Nancy S. Lafrance
May 10, 2023
Schenectady- Nancy S. LaFrance, 68, passed away on Wednesday, May 10, 2023 at her home after a long illness. Nancy was born in Schenectady, New York, to the late Edward and Mary Larson. On November 8, 1975 Nancy married her soul mate, the late Joseph Edgar LaFrance. Nancy was a proud member of St. Vincent De Paul's Parish in Cobleskill,...
Phyllis Whitehead
May 10, 2023
Latham-Phyllis Whitehead, 97, of Latham, passed away peacefully on May 10, 2023. She was a woman of great strength and character. Keenly intelligent and witty, she charmed most who met her. Phyllis was deeply loved by her family and friends. She will always be an inspiration to us all for the courage with which she lived life.Phyllis was a graduate...
John M. Ashley Jr.
May 10, 2023
RENSSELAER - John Martin Ashley Jr, 67 of Rensselaer passed away on Wednesday, May 10th, 2023, after a brief illness.John was born on July 21, 1955 in Albany NY. The son of the late John Ashley Sr. and Dorothy Anderson.He was a lifelong resident of Rensselaer. He enjoyed carpentry work. While employed by the Capenters Local 291, he worked on...
Mackie W. Brown
May 10, 2023
Mackie Brown: Born May 21, 1967 - May 10, 2023Mackie Brown born May 21, 1967 in Brooklyn NY to Samuel Brown and Alfrieda Brown. Mackie was married to Melissa Brown, spending 30 beautiful years together. They have two children, Ramon Mial and his wife Kate Mial of Scotia, NY and Darius Brown of Schenectady, NY. Mackie has 3 grandchildren; Grayson...
Grant P. Ford, Jr.
May 9, 2023
Grant P. Ford, Jr., 86, of Colonie entered into eternal life with his Lord from the comfort of his home on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, after a short illness. Born in Troy, NY on October 11, 1936, Grant was the beloved husband and partner of Alice LaPointe Ford for 51 years and the son of the late Grant and Marion...
Kelly Mari Handy
May 9, 2023
Albany- Kelly Mari Jimpson Handy, the youngest daughter born to Edwin Donald and Mary Blake Jimpson, was born December 6, 1961, in Albany, New York. Kelly was educated in the public school system of Troy, New York, graduating in 1979 from South Colonie Central High School. Kelly was involved in the school chorus, theater production, drama club, and excelled in...
Edward P. Kirkpatrick
May 9, 2023
Edward P. Kirkpatrick, 81, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at Evergreen Commons. Edward was born on December 22, 1941 to the late Edward and Louise Kirkpatrick in Albany, New York. Eddie (as his friends knew him) was a history buff; especially on all things WWII. He loved scary movies and old westerns, fishing, camping, opening day at...
Michelle Mcclurg
May 9, 2023
Michelle McClurg, 48, of Rotterdam, passed away on May 9, 2023, at home after a long illness. She was born in California on June 21, 1974, to Douglas Fewkes.Michelle practiced cosmetology for many years at home as a hobby and a profession as well working for Paul Mitchell. She also worked for Golub transportation as a dispatcher prior to her...
Rigoberto Balls-Suarez Sr.
May 9, 2023
ALBANY- Rigoberto Balls-Suarez, Sr. (Grampy), age 65, passed away suddenly on May 9, 2023 at his residence.He was born in Puerto Rico, the son of the late Antonio Balls-Suarez and Luzmaria Ruiz-Colon.Rigoberto was predeceased by his brother Richard, sister Louisa, uncle Jerry, mom Andrea, dad Pedro, grandmother Vera, daughter in law Sabina, grandson Gunnar, and uncle Louis Sr. and other...
Charles Glindmyer
May 8, 2023
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of JC Glindmyer, a beloved husband, father, friend, and small business owner. JC owned and operated Earthworld Comics on Central Avenue in Albany, NY for over 35 years and was an integral part of the comic book and local community. He passed away at the age of 65 of...
Charles R. Blenis
May 8, 2023
Charles R. Blenis, 86, of Albany, passed away on May 8, 2023 at Albany Medical Center. He was born in Albany on April 21, 1937 to the late Donald and Irene Blenis. Charles worked as a security guard at the NYS museum for 25 years before retiring in 2002. He had had a great love for car shows, old houses,...
Paul Roylance
May 8, 2023
Albany- Everyone who knew Paul Roylance said that he had the biggest heart. Unfortunately, that heart, which touched so many people, finally gave out and Paul passed away on May 8, 2023, at Albany Medical Center after a prolonged battle with heart disease. He was surrounded by his loving family, who stood by him until the end.Paul was born on...
Erman J. Cocci
May 8, 2023
GUILDERLAND- It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Erman Joseph Cocci, age 85, on May 8, 2023 at St. Peter's Hospital. He was born in Endicott, NY, on June 11, 1937 to the late Anna and Frank Cocci. Erman grew up in Endwell, graduating from Endicott High School. He went in the Marines for 4 years and...
Terry L. Fowler
May 8, 2023
Albany- Terry L. Fowler, 63, heartbreakingly passed away on May 8th, 2023. Born on November 23rd 1959 she was the daughter of the late Donna & Charles Leininger.Terry was a graduate of Albany High class of 1979.She went on to various jobs as a Albany & Watervliet crossing guard and had a passion for being an EMT before a life...
Mary A. Patalino
May 8, 2023
SCHENECTADY- On May 8, 2023 Mary passed away from a long battle with cancer.She was born in Schenectady, NY on November 14, 1949, where she lived for over 40 years before moving to Florida. While living in Florida, she found her one true love Jim Hendricks. Mary and Jim lived in Florida for the next 25 years until his passing...
Lena Gibson
May 7, 2023
Albany-Lena Gibson, 69 passed away peacefully on Sunday May 7, 2023 surrounded by her loving family by her side. She was the daughter of the late Jessie and Bennie Lee Horne. Lena was the devoted wife of Ronald L. Gibson and they shared an amazing love for 49 years.Lena's career was in health care and was last employed by the...
Mary L. Burroughs
May 7, 2023
Mechanicville- Mary L. Burroughs, 73, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 7, 2023 with her loving family by her side. She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Priscilla Winchester. Mary was the devoted wife to Samuel T. Burroughs. They were married over 40 years. Mary worked as an LPN for St. Clare's Hospital, where she provided kind and...
Joseph B. Macfarland
May 5, 2023
ALBANY - Joseph (Jody) MacFarland passed away peacefully May 5th, 2023, at his residence in Albany.Born in Albany in 1957 to Joseph and Madeleine MacFarland, Jody was one of five children and was special in every way.Having Down's Syndrome in an era when many such children were institutionalized, Jody instead became an absolute joy to his family and everyone he...
Patricia A. Marinelli
May 5, 2023
ALBANY - Patricia Ann Marinelli, 87, wife of the late Honorable Raymond E. Marinelli entered eternal life at 7:15 pm on Friday, May 5, 2023, with her loving children by her side and just as a beautiful rainbow appeared in the sky. Pat was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who was always involved, articulate and exuberant in all her...
