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Feb 19, 2025

Patrick A. DeAmelia, 84, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, after a brief illness surrounded by his loving family. 

Patrick was born in Albany, NY on March 16th,1940 to the late Patrick P. and Angeline DeAmelia.

He was a proud graduate of the last class of Cathedral Academy and received an Associate’s degree from Hudson Valley Community College. Pat was...

Feb 19, 2025

Warren Duling Hull, Jr.

September 18, 1948 - February 19, 2025

Warren Duling Hull, Jr. (of Voorheesville, NY) passed away peacefully after a courageous three-year battle with cancer, leaving this world on his own terms, surrounded by love. He was a man of honor, strength, and warmth, with a fierce spirit and a kind heart. Born in Cumberland, MD he was the...

Feb 17, 2025

Sharon Lee Currier, 80, passed away on Monday, February 17, 2025 at the Wesley Health Care Center in Saratoga Springs, NY

Sharon was born on October 31, 1944, in Watervliet, the cherished daughter of the late Leroy G. and Jeannette I. (LeCuyer) Haver. Throughout her life, she touched the hearts of everyone she met. Sharon dedicated many years to her work...

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Feb 16, 2025

Troy- John H. Collegian, 84, died, Sunday, February 16, 2025. Respecting his wishes services will be private. 

John is survived by his sister, Elaine Lunsford of Delaware; his niece, Erica Munch of Zullinger P.A.; his brother, Harry Collegian of Ballston Lake NY; and his nephew, John Lunsford of New Castle, Delaware.

Feb 16, 2025

David John Mongeon, 73, of Colonie, NY, passed away peacefully in his sleep on February 16, 2025. 

Born on August 24, 1951 in Rochester, NY to the late John E. and Lucille Mongeon. David was a beloved husband, son, brother, uncle, and friend. He was a devoted dog dad to his babies Sabrina, Salem, Sassy, and Sammy.

On August 18, 1984, he...

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Watervliet

DONNELLY, ERIKA W. 

Erika Waltraud Penitschka Donnelly, 85, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 16, 2025 at her home with her loving family by her side after a short battle with cancer. 

Born in Sternberg Germany on November 12, 1939, to the late Gustav Penitschka and Herta Danhel Penitschka. Erika came to the US in 1950 attended Troy Schools where she excelled...

Feb 15, 2025

Obituary will be posted at a later date. 

Feb 15, 2025

Salva, Bhupinder Singh

Cohoes – Sardar Bhupinder Singh Salva, 73, passed peacefully at Samaritan Hospital in the early morning on February 15, 2025.

Born in New Delhi, India on July 7, 1951, Sardar Bhupinder Singh Salva was the son of Sardar Harbans Singh Salva & Sardarni Harbans Kaur Salva. For the last several years, he has resided in the capital district, and...

Feb 15, 2025

Albany- Michael B. Welch, 49, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, February 15, 2025. Born in Albany he was the son of Michael J Welch. and the late Linda D. Dushane.

Michael loved fishing, fixing everything, working with his hands and taking things apart and putting back together. 

Michael is survived by his daughter Aqquilaa Smith. He is also survived by his siblings...

Feb 15, 2025

Latham-Margaret (Peggy) Dugan, 93, entered into eternal rest on February 15, 2025, at Van Rensselaer Manor. Peggy was the daughter of the late Leroy and Margaret Buzzi Cummings. 

Peggy was a communicant of St. Bonaventure’s Church in Speigletown. She was a devoted and caring nurse at Cohoes Hospital, and Leonard and St. Mary’s Hospitals in Troy. 

Peggy enjoyed vacationing in Cape Cod,...

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Gioacchino Longobardi passed away on February 14, 2025, surrounded by family. A dedicated husband of 32 years, musician, conductor, and scholar, he spent his life transcribing and performing the music of the 18th-century Neapolitan masters.

Born in Castellammare di Stabia, near Naples, Gioacchino was the son of a blacksmith and shipyard worker. His father, Giovanni, nurtured his musical talent, acquiring a...

Feb 14, 2025

After a long struggle with alcoholism, Marybeth Stoddard, 70, passed away on Friday, February 14, 2025 at her home. 

Marybeth was born in Watervliet, NY and was the daughter of the late Joseph and Elizabeth (Peleski) Pollock. She graduated from Shaker High School in 1972 and worked at Wool Worth’s Lunch Counter. She was later hired by King Fuels as a...

Feb 14, 2025

Latham- Purnmatie Shiwpal, 71, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 14, 2025 with her loving family by her side. She was born in Guyana, daughter to the late Rambajhan Jaimangal and Sumintra Tulsi. Purnmatie was the devoted wife to the late Janak Shiwpal. They were married 50 years. 

Purnmatie enjoyed spending time with her entire family and loved cooking for them....

Feb 13, 2025

Thomas E. Dobson, 85, passed away peacefully on February 13, 2025, surrounded by his family.

Tom was born on June 2, 1939, the son of the late John F. and Mary Dobson (Dunnigan).

Tom served with the U.S. Air Force, with whom he would eventually retire after 22 years as Master Sergeant. He was deployed for two tours during the Vietnam War,...

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Boisclair, David A. WATERVLIET, 75, passed away Thursday February 13, 2025, with his loving family by his side. David was the son of the late Armond and Winifred Boislcair. 

David was a union painter for 35 years a member of Local 201. David had a passion for hunting and fishing, he loved spending time at the log cabin he built at...

Feb 13, 2025

Dorothy A. Deitrich, 84, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 13, 2025 at Samaritan Hospital with her loving family by her side. Dorothy was the daughter of the late Carl and Dora (Kline) Geletzke. Dorothy was the devoted wife to the late Francis "Red" Sr.. 

She enjoyed crocheting, listening to music, cooking and shopping. She was an animal lover and loved...

Feb 11, 2025

Albany, NY - Michael (Mickey) J., 78, passed away on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at the Albany Medical Center Hospital after a valiant battle with end-stage COPD and congestive heart failure. 

Beloved brother, husband, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle and friend. Michael will be dearly missed. Born to Michael L. and Florence (Fusco) Colasurdo on January 18, 1947, at Brady Hospital in Albany,...

Feb 11, 2025

Sylvia A. Mosall, age 81, passed away on February 11, 2025.

She was born in Whitehall, NY, the 11th child of the late Henry and Carrie Weber. She was also predeceased by her daughter Barbara and her siblings: Albert, Harry, Richard, John, William, Evelyn, Marion, Ruth, Betty and Laura.



After raising her family, she retired from NYS Criminal Justice Services. She enjoyed...