2025

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

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,...

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...

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Feb 11, 2025

Peter Charette, Watervliet – Peter “Pete” F. Charette, Jr., 77, passed peacefully after a brief illness with his family by his side at Saint Peter’s Hospital on February 11, 2025. Pete was the son of Peter and Kathryn (Phoenix) Charette.

Born in Troy on September 19, 1947, Pete spent his early years in Latham before moving to Middlebury, CT where he...

Feb 10, 2025

Laurel Thatcher was born in Albany, NY on March 23, 1955. She was born to William Thatcher and Barbaretta Williams. Although adopted, Laurel had a uniquely close relationship with her biological father, William. Through her adoption, Laurel gained two sisters and built a relationship with her adoptive mother: Leatrice H. Steele-Duncan.

Laurel grew up in Albany and attended Albany schools including...

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John “Jack” E. Heermance, 69, husband of Sherry Dimmick-Heermance, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, February 10th, 2025.

Born on January 1st, 1956, in Hudson, NY. He was the son of the late Edward and Carmella Heermance.

Jack attended Colonie School District and began working shortly thereafter. He began his career black topping with his longtime friend, Tommy Miller. He spent the majority...

Feb 10, 2025

SCHENECTADY – Jenise L. Sutherland, 77, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 10, 2025.

She was born in Albany on November 25, 1947 a daughter of the late Jay K. and Eleanor (Ertel) Smith.

Jenise attended local schools in Albany.



She was employed for many years with the NYS Dept. of Taxation and Finance in Albany until her retirement. She was a lifelong...

Feb 10, 2025

"It is with deep sorrow to announce that Tracy F. Martuscello, age 61, passed away on Monday, February 10, 2025 at Albany Medical Center. She was born on August 6, 1963 in Biloxi, Mississippi to David and the late Janet (Amesmaier) Fiacco.

Tracy grew up in Poestenkill, NY and graduated from Averill Park High School. She later attended Cazenovia College where...

Feb 9, 2025

Dorothy R. Warner, 94, wife of the late Laurence A. Warner of Slingerlands, NY, passed away Sunday, February 9, 2025 at Green Meadows Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Catskill, NY.Dorothy was born November 11, 1930 in Albany, New York. She was the daughter of the late Clarence W. and Dorothy (Roehr) Wilson.

 Dorothy graduated from Bethlehem Central High School in Delmar,...

Feb 8, 2025

Schenectady- Patricia K. DeMassio, 78, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 8, 2025. Born in Redondo Beach. CA she was the daughter of the late Wiley and Lucille Crump. Patricia is survived by her loving companion of 35 years, Donald Weaver.

Patricia is survived by her children Mark Palmer, Gregory Palmer, Lisa DeMassio.

She was also a grandmother to Dexter. In addition...

Feb 8, 2025

Gerald S. Furman, 77, died suddenly on February 8, 2025.Born June 26, 1947 in Catskill, Jerry was the son of the late Stanley and Dorothy Furman.Jerry was employed with the Department of Public Works for 48 years. His passion was street rods, car shows, drinking Pepsi, traveling to casinos, and attending Saratoga Race Course during the summer. Jerry loved conversing...

Feb 8, 2025

Jean McAuliffe, 71, passed away peacefully on February 8, 2025. Jean was born in Albany to John (II) and Joan McAuliffe. She is predeceased by her brother John McAuliffe (III), sister Joanne Ziegler (Bill Sr.) and her dog 'Sugar'. Jean is survived by her two sons Michael Craft and Sean McAuliffe. She is also survived by her four grandchildren Meghan,...