Katherine M. Fink
Oct 26, 2023
Broadalbin- Katherine M. Fink, 76, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 26, 2023 with her loving family by her side. She was the daughter of the late David and Myrtle Parsons. Katherine enjoyed spending time with her entire family and loved cooking for them. She loved going on long car rides and decorating for the holidays, especially Halloween. Most of...
Joseph S. Depasquale
Oct 25, 2023
Joseph S. DePasquale, 85, of Niskayuna, passed away on Wednesday, October 25, 2023. He was predeceased by the love of his life, Barbara Hansen. They are now reunited. Born December 31, 1937 in Schenectady, NY, son of the late Joseph and Rosalie DePasquale. Joseph served in the Navy from 17-21 years old. He finished his GED, then became a self-made...
Michael A. Holt
Oct 25, 2023
Our beloved brother Michael Anthony Holt was born on September 29, 1959 in Albany, NY. Brother Michael departed this life on October 25, 2023. He was the son of the late Fred and Bessie Louise Holt of Albany, NY.Michael attended public school within the Albany School District and was one of the star players for the Albany High School Varsity...
Dorothy B. Mysona
Oct 23, 2023
Dorothy B. Mysona, 84 of Indian Land, S.C., passed away peacefully on October 23, 2023.She was born on June 24, 1939, to Maynard S. and Anna Westfall Brooks. Dorothy was a beloved mother, sister, aunt, grandmother and great-grandmother.Dorothy is survived by her daughters, Luann Mayer of Indian Land, S.C., and Kristin (Mike) Haber of Kingston, N.Y.; grandsons, Jeff (Kimberly) Haber...
Brendan Steven Hale
Oct 23, 2023
Cohoes - Brendan Steven Hale, 60, of Latham, NY, suffered a massive heart attack resulting in his death on Monday, October 23rd. He joined his parents, Patrick J. Hale, Sr. and Mary (Mullaney) Hale in heaven and was the first Hale sibling to meet his brother Michael who died shortly after birth in 1961.Brendan was a lifetime resident of Latham...
Richard Jw Allen
Oct 23, 2023
Albany- Richard James Woodley Allen, 80, of Albany, NY; and Covington, GA, passed away peacefully, on Monday October 23rd, 2023. Born in Ithaca Village, West Bank Berbice, Guyana, South America, he was son of the late James Edward Allen and the late Polly Ann Eloise (Welcome) Allen. He received his secondary education from Berbice High School and was a talented...
Dorothy R. Van Wagenen
Oct 23, 2023
LATHAM – Dorothy R. Van Wagenen passed away Monday at her residence on her 95th birthday. She was born in Albany and was the daughter of the late Edwin and Cora Nellegar.Dorothy had worked for the Colonie Town Library for many years. She enjoyed flowers, gardening and was know for her "Dottie" cakes. Dorothy was predeceased in 2004 by her...
Caitlyn Laura Moncur
Oct 22, 2023
Caitlyn Laura Moncur, 35, passed away on Sunday, October 22, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. Caitlyn is survived by her parents, Michael (Daphne) Smith and Joanne "Jody" Meyer Diedrich; her greatest loves — her children, Lucas 12, Isaiah 10 and Arabella 3; her loving sisters, Krista Diedrich Palumbo and Anna Diedrich; her precious nieces, Cecelia, Zoe, and Harper; and...
William B. Templer, Sr.
Oct 21, 2023
SCHENECTADY- William B. Templer, Sr., age 81, was called home peacefully to God's arms on October 21, 2023 at Ellis Hospital.He was born in Schenectady, the son of the late Benjamin and Ruth Templer. He was also predeceased by his wife Sharon and his son William Templer Jr.Bill was a lifelong Schenectady resident, working at Campbell Plastics, prior to spending...
Christopher J. Sarinelli
Oct 21, 2023
Watervliet- Christopher J. Sarinelli, passed away unexpectedly at the age of 31 on October 21st. Chris was loved by many and will be greatly missed. Christopher attended school at Watervliet and Shaker at which time he enjoyed playing soccer and hockey. Chris continued on to be a motivated individual with incredible drive and work ethic. He worked at Stanley Steemer...
Lorraine Mclaughlin
Oct 21, 2023
NORTHVILLE—Lorraine "Lori" Alice Anne Williams Lather McLaughlin, 54, of Hope, NY died Saturday morning at Albany Memorial Hospital after a long illness. Born April 9, 1957 in Bellevue Maternity Hospital in Niskayuna, she was the daughter of the late John Harris Williams and Mary Danko Wynn. Lori was raised in Albany, NY where she graduated from Vincentian Institute High School...
John A. Hayostek
Oct 20, 2023
MECHANICVILLE- John A. Hayostek, age 79, passed away suddenly at Ellis Hospital on October 20, 2023. He was born in Cohoes, the son of the late John and Mary Hayostek. John retired from GE in Schenectady after almost 39 years of service as a Welder. He was an avid bowler, he enjoyed the outdoors and loved watching the birds. He...
Erich M. Pieper
Oct 20, 2023
Rensselaer -Erich Michael Pieper, 58, entered eternal rest on Friday, October 20, 2023, in Troy, NY. Born January 3, 1965, in Troy, NY, he is the son of Margaret Murphy Pieper.Erich was a graduate of Hamilton College, studied at University College Freiburg in Germany, and obtained his master's degree from Georgetown University. He was employed for many years at the...
Lisa Anne Chiesa
Oct 20, 2023
Lisa A. Chiesa, 67, passed on to be with the Lord after a sudden and brief illness on October 20, 2023. She was a beloved wife, mother, sister and aunt. Lisa was everyone's rock. She cared deeply for family and friends. She was always available to talk with family and friends no matter the time of day. She may have...
Phyllis Elizabeth Rounds
Oct 20, 2023
Pittstown - Rounds, Phyllis E. (Muellecker) 77, "If you are reading this, I am in Camping Heaven!" Phyllis passed away on October 19, 2023, in Bennington, VT, with family by her side. She was the daughter of the late Eric Sr. and Ann Muellecker. Raised on her family's farm in Averill Park, NY, where she learned many life lessons, Phyllis...
Colleen M. Rifenburgh
Oct 20, 2023
RotterdamColleen M. Rifenburgh, 63, passed away on Friday, October 20, 2023 at home surrounded by her family. Born on November 8,1959 in Cobleskill, NY, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Mary (Hopkins) Kearney. Colleen had a genuine heart, always giving to others. She was a loving and caring mother, serving her family as a homemaker, and continued...
Susan Mary Hempstead
Oct 20, 2023
Susan Mary Hempstead, 71, wife of Dennis R. Hempstead, passed away Friday, October 20, 2023.Born on November 16, 1951, she was the daughter of the late John and Mildred (Clark) Carpinello. In addition to her husband, Susan is survived by Kyle (Samantha) Hempstead, Christopher Hempstead, John (Amanda) Hempstead; and her brother, Michael Carpinello. Calling hours will take place on Wednesday,...
Tina M. Sheridan
Oct 19, 2023
ALBANY- Tina M. Sheridan, age 50, passed away suddenly surrounded by family on October 19, 2023.She was born in Albany, the daughter of John III and Dorothy Brooks of Florida.Tina was a lifelong teacher with preschool and adolescent students at Wildwood Programs. She loved all kinds of arts and crafts and her dogs Shelby and Ruby. She always had a...
Mary E. Peterson
Oct 18, 2023
Albany- Mary E. Peterson, 73, passed away at St. Peter's Hospital on October 18, 2023, surrounded by her family, after a brief illness. She was born and raised in Monroe, NY, to the late John and Mary Strain. After graduating from high school, Mary moved to Albany, NY to attend the Albany Medical Center School of Nursing, where she met...
Michael J. Vonfricken
Oct 18, 2023
Cohoes - Michael J. VonFricken passed away Wednesday, October 18, 2023 peacefully at home with his loving family by his side, after being diagnosed on September 28, 2023 with Pancreatic Cancer. He was also battling Parkinson's Disease. Michael was born in Troy, NY on November 9, 1956, the son of the late Francis and Teresa VonFricken. He was the devoted...