2024

Donald K. "Donny" Nedeau Jr., 62, passed away on August 23, 2024.

Donny was an expert with all types of seafood and fish. He worked for Cousins Fish Market for many years. He was a seafood specialist for Brickman's and Driscoll foods. Donny worked with many chefs throughout the region, always ensuring the freshest seafood would be available for them to...

2024

Mildred M. “Micki” Betzwieser, 80, passed away peacefully on August 23, 2024.

Born in Albany on May 6, 1944, Micki was the daughter of the late Theodore and Dorothy (Hartigan) Beck.

Micki was a 1962 graduate of Colonie High School. She took great joy in volunteering at Albany Memorial Hospital. Micki valued the memories while traveling throughout the world with her husband....

2024

**Obituary for Thomas F. Lumley**

Clifton Park – Lumley, Thomas F., age 78, passed away on August 23, 2024 at his residence, with his loving family by his side. He was born to the late Thomas and Irene (Ward) Lumley and is remembered as a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend.

Thomas was married to his beloved wife Janis for 56 years....

Aug 22, 2024

James Wilburn Scoggins III, beloved husband, father, and grandfather died peacefully surrounded by his family on August 22, 2024, in Albany, New York. He was born in Covington, Georgia on April 28, 1940, the son of James Wilburn Scoggins Jr. and Sarah Hamric Scoggins. Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Anne Glenn Scoggins, son James Wilburn Scoggins IV of...

2024

Roy E. Dietzel, 64, husband of the late Barbara L. Dietzel of Colonie NY, passed away on Thursday, August 22, 2024, at St. Peter's Hospital with family by his side. 

Born May 24, 1960, in Albany, NY, he was the son of the late Paul and Gwendolyn Dietzel.

Roy attended Colonie High School and graduated in 1979. In 1981, he graduated from...

2024

Michael J. Barber, 69, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 22, 2024. Born in Albany NY, he was the son of the late James and Eunice Barber. 

He retired as a Computer Technician after a 40 year career with the NY State Department of Labor. Mike was the current member and past Grand Knight of the Knights of Columbus Council 7606,...

2024

Miguel Gabriel Lopez, also known as Naelism, passed away on August 21, 2024 at the age of 55, in Schenectady, NY. 

Born on January 29, 1969, in Bronx, NY, he leaves behind a legacy cherished by all who knew him. 

Miguel will be missed by many, but specifically his loving wife of 10 years, Wendy "Lopez" Alvira. His daughters, Gabriella, Lillian, Elizabeth...

2024

Watervliet -

Michael D. Smith, 68, of Watervliet, passed away on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at St. Peter’s Rehab.

Born on June 18, 1956, in Elizabeth Town, New York, he was the beloved son of the late Douglas and Lila Smith. Michael attended West Port High School and later graduated from HVCC. He dedicated many years of his life to working as...

2024

Aug 20, 2024

Emma L. Bliven, 67, passed away August 20th at home. Emma was born in Schenectady to the late Gabriel and Mary Galietta. 

She attended Mt. Pleasant School. Emma worked for Glendale Nursing Home for over 10 years and then worked for New York State ODHEC for 12 years until her retirement. Emma enjoyed swimming, walking and spending time with her grandchildren. 

In...

Aug 20, 2024

Amber Joy “AJ” Perry, 36, of Troy NY, passed away on Aug 20 2024.

Amber was born on Aug 19, 1988 to Mary L Hale Woodard and P.Wayne Woodard Jr in Albany NY. Amber graduated from Hoosic Valley High School in 2006. She got married to John Perry in 2015. She loved all sorts of animals as she had many pets...

Aug 19, 2024

S. Ajit Singh Pannu passed away peacefully on Monday, August 19, 2024 at 97 years of age. 

He will be greatly missed everyday by his wife of 69 years, his son-in-law, his daughters, his grandchildren, and his friends. 

He was an environmental engineer and worked for 50 years, first in India and then in America. He was an avid sports enthusiast and...

Aug 19, 2024

 Margaret M. Patnaude, age 85, passed away at home surrounded by family on August 19, 2024.

She was born in Dunmore, PA, the daughter of the late Francis and Margaret Racht. She was also predeceased by her husband, Eugene J. Patnaude, son, Michael F. Robillard and siblings: Donald Racht, Francis Racht, Thomas Racht and Anne Kuhlkin.

Margaret retired from GE after over...

Aug 18, 2024

James Chiefari, 82, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 18, 2024 at home with his loving family. 

James was born in Troy NY, the son of the late James and Louise Chiefari. 

James was the devoted husband of over 56 years to Janet Chiefari. 

He graduated from Troy High He worked at Bumstead Chevrolet for 27 years ending as Used Car Manager. He...

Aug 18, 2024

Aug 18, 2024

Jaesen Andrew Sellick, 39 peacefully passed away August 18, 2024. Jaesen was a 2003 graduate of Cobleskill-Richmondville High School. His beautiful smile would light up a room. 

He enjoyed rooting for his Dallas Cowboys, fast cars, motorcycles and cherished moments wrenching with his dad, riding trails on their dirt bikes and snowmobiles and hunting with his dad and uncle. Jaesen was...

Aug 17, 2024

Lembit Salasoo of Niskayuna passed away at age 68 on August 17, 2024 surrounded by his loving family.

 Lembit is survived by his beloved wife, Ester, his loving children, Imbi and husband Zubin Joy, Markus, and Kristjan and wife Megan Goodrich, his beautiful grand daughter Aalia, his parents Inno and Tiiu in Sydney, his brother Olev, wife Anni and dear nephews...

Aug 17, 2024

GUILDERLAND- George A. Lenegar "Joe", 80, passed away on August 17, 2024. Born in Carthage, NY he was son of the late Iva (Jones) and Percy Lenegar.

George graduated from Philip Schuyler High School in June of 1962. He married Merril-Lee Lenegar (Turner) on May 29, 1965. 

George is survived by his wife, Merril-Lee Lenegar; children, Gregory P. Lenegar (Susan) and Jennifer...

Aug 16, 2024

ALBANY – Robert J. Mazzaferro, 79, of Albany, passed away on August 16, 2024.

He was born in Albany on November 13, 1944, a son of the late Thomas and Julia (Scocca) Mazzafero.

Bob was educated at Cathedral Elementary School and graduated from Cardinal McCloskey High School where he was an outstanding athlete, lettering in basketball and football.

Bob attended college, majoring in...

2024

Vincent L. Harris, 43, passed away on Friday August 16, 2024. 

Visitation will be held on Friday, August 30, from 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm with Funeral Ceremony to begin at 4:00pm, at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, 343 New Karner Rd., Colonie NY 12205.