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Dana J. Gillenwalters
Aug 14, 2022
Altamont-Dana J. Gillenwalters, 65, passed away on Sunday, August 14, 2022, after battling a long illness. Born on March 11, 1957, in Tupper Lake, NY to Shirley and the late William Gillenwalters, he was a graduate of Clayton A. Bouton (Voorheesville) High School & the Modern Welding School. Dana was such a gifted welder that the owners of the Modern...
Rose M. Emmett
Aug 14, 2022
Albany- Rose M. Emmett, 95, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, August 14, 2022 with her son at her side. Rose was born on April 15, 1927 to Frederick and Rose Hartman. Rose graduated from Philip Schuyler High School in 1945 and worked for the New York Telephone Company for 36 years. She was predeceased by her loving husband...
Patricia A. Lynch
Aug 13, 2022
Patricia A. Lynch, 78, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 13, 2022, with her four children by her side after a short illness.Pat was born May 10, 1944, in Jersey City, NJ and was the oldest daughter to the late Natalie (Marvel) and James Downes. At six years old, she achieved maximum recovery from Polio at the Sister Kenny Institute...
Thomas G. Beattie
Aug 13, 2022
Schenectady- Thomas G. Beattie, 70, passed August 13, 2022. Calling hours will be held on Thursday, August 25, 2022 from 3pm-5pm at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, 343 New Karner Road, Colonie, NY 12205. To leave a special message for the family online please visit NewComerAlbany.com.
Ruth Ophelia Harris-Smith
Aug 13, 2022
Ruth Ophelia Harris-Smith, daughter of the late Rev. and Mrs. William James Harris also the late sister of William Styles and William James Jr. and Mrs. Naomi Harris-Turner and her adopted sister, Ms. Betty Hunt born July 2, 1947 in Spartanburg S.C. She departed this life unexpectedly on Saturday, August 13, 2022 at Hudson Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Home. Ruth...
Ruth Inez Ahders
Aug 13, 2022
COLONIE, NYRuth Inez (Parah) AhdersOn August 13th, 2022 after bravely battling with prolonged illness Ruth was welcomed to go home with the Lord.Ruth was born on January 12th, 1949 to Arnold and Hilda Parah, in Fairfield Vermont. Most of her childhood was happily spent in Swanton Vermont growing up with her six brothers and one sister in the family home....
Darlene S. Porter
Aug 13, 2022
Darlene Sue Porter, 68, wife to her soulmate Earl E. Porter of Colonie, passed away Saturday, August 13, 2022 at home surrounded by her loving family. Born July 26, 1954, in Cobleskill NY, she was the daughter to the late Rosalynd Ella Mossman and John Steffey. Darlene worked for New York State Department of OGS from 1999 – 2014. She...
Conrad M. Gordon Jr.
Aug 12, 2022
ALBANY - Gordon, Conrad Mason 61, of Albany, Passed away Friday, August 12th, at approximately 8:15 am at Albany Medical Center. He was born November 17, 1961, at Columbia Prespertarian Hospital in Manhattan, NY, and was the son of Ruth and Conrad Gordon. Conrad started out as an adventurous man riding dirt bikes at the young age of 13. He...
Francesca Maiorana
Aug 12, 2022
Colonie-Francesca "Franca" Maiorana, 81, passed away peacefully with her family at her side on Friday August 12, 2022. Born in Mazzarra Sant'Andrea, Italy, she was the daughter of the late Francesco and Maria Navarra.Franca was a talented seamstress, a profession she did until her retirement from Spector's Clothing. She loved to cook and enjoyed time with her family. She was...
Barbara A. Culligan
Aug 12, 2022
SCHENECTADY- Barbara A. Culligan, 84, passed away peacefully on August 12, 2022. She was the daughter of the late Vincent and Regina (Rosteck) Bowers.Barbara worked as a Dietician retiring as the senior dietician at the Port St. Lucie Rehab and Nursing Center. She and her husband enjoyed their homes in Florida and North Carolina. She loved gardening, traveling, her pets...
Joseph F. Smith Sr.
Aug 11, 2022
Clifton Park- Joseph F. Smith Sr., 81, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Thursday, August 11, 2022. Born in Granville, NY he was the son of the late Lillian and Francis Smith. Joe is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Patricia A. (Griffin) Smith. Joseph was a proud veteran serving in the United States...
Anne M. Bishop
Aug 11, 2022
Anne M. Bishop, 56, passed away on Thursday, August 11, 2022 at Samaritan Hospital with her loving family by her side. Anne was the daughter of the late Maurice and Ceil (Landry) Ryan. She was the devoted wife to Timothy D. Bishop for over 32 years. Anne worked in the medical field for over 35 years including Saratoga Gastroenterology Associates...
Jeremy P. Monington
Aug 11, 2022
Jeremy P. Monington, 47, of Glenville, passed away on August 11, 2022 after a hard fought battle with cancer.He was survived by his wife Sarah, three children Libbi Mosher (Aarron), Jeremy Monington Jr., and Caleb Monington; His father, Fred Sledzianowski (Rose), brother Steven Komaromi (Sara), and sister Malinda Cassimore (Jeremy Coons), along with several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins....
Sharon Marie Kopcza
Aug 10, 2022
Cohoes- Sharon Marie Kopcza, 73 passed away Wednesday, August 10, 2022 with her loving family by her side. Sharon was predeceased by her devoted husband of 35 years, Michael Andrew Kopcza Sr.; as well as her sister Janice Bayly and her brother Brian McCarthy. Sharon was the daughter of the late John and Eva McCarthy and the daughter-in-law of the...
Robert J. Grice
Aug 10, 2022
LOUDONVILLE---- Robert John Grice, age 92, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at Van Rensselaer Manor on August 10, 2022.Bob was born in Albany and was the son of the late Harold and Hazel Grice. He was also predeceased by his brothers: Richard and Roger Grice.Bob graduated from Bucknell University, served in the US Navy for nearly two years and...
Denise M. O'Grady
Aug 8, 2022
Denise O'Grady, 73, passed away on Monday, August 8th, 2022 surrounded by her family. Born in Schenectady, New York in 1948 she was the daughter of the late Anne and Clarence J. Wilkie. Denise is also predeceased by the love of her life; her first husband Brian R. O'Grady.Denise was a very strong woman; living her life with a determination...
James C. Eccles
Aug 8, 2022
James C. Eccles III, 70, husband of Roxanne Yaple, passed away Monday, August 8, 2022 at home. Born January 24th, 1952. The son of James C. Eccles Jr. and Helen M. Eccles.James C. Eccles III graduated from Colonie Central High School and retired from the NYS Department of Education after 30+ years of service.He is survived by his wife Roxanne...
Katherine M. Miles
Aug 8, 2022
Watervliet- Katherine M. Miles, 32, passed away Monday, August 8, 2022. She was the daughter of Mary Miles and the late Charles Miles. Katherine was the devoted wife to the late Donnie Miles-Cusson. They were married 6 years. She was a member of the Voice Program. Katherine enjoyed spending time with her entire family especially her children. She had a...
Paul J. Merges Sr.
Aug 7, 2022
Paul. J. Merges, Ph.D. , 78, entered into eternal life on August 7th at home. Born in Albany, he was the fourth of five sons of the late Frank J. and Ann (Clark) Merges. He was a graduate of the Vincentian Institute. He earned a B.S. in Physics from Siena College and an M.S. in Environmental Engineering and Ph.D. from...
Kenneth D. Lafleur
Aug 6, 2022
Kenneth D. LaFleur ("Pepe"), 87, husband of the late Margaret A. LaFleur, of Colonie, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday August 6, 2022. Born August 16, 1934, in Albany, New York, he was the son of the late George and Helen LaFleur. Ken attended Hudson Valley Community College, and then served in the U.S. Navy. He later worked for...
