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Ronald Gary
Jun 22, 2022
Ronald Lee Gary was born on July 2, 1946, and he transitioned to heaven on June 22, 2022. Ronnie, as family and friends called him, was the eighth child in the union of John Lee and Lillie (Rushin) Gary. He was raised in Schenectady, New York, and attended Mont Pleasant High School. Ronnie's early life he filled with Christianity. He...
Esther Vanier
Jun 22, 2022
ALBANY - Esther Vanier, 69 of Albany, passed away peacefully on June 22, 2022 with her two loving daughters by her side.Esther was born on June 11, 1953 in Ancash, Peru, the daughter of Marina Salinas and the late Ceferino Huamancondor. Esther grew up in Trujillo, Peru and obtained her High School diploma at night while working as a live-in...
Wesley R. Benway Sr.
Jun 22, 2022
Wesley R. Benway Sr., 64, passed away June 22nd at Saratoga Hospital. Born in Schenectady, he was the son of the late Edward Benway and Mildred Munn. Wesley was an avid guitar player, he loved riding motorcycles and had a passion for working on cars. He was a devoted grandfather to his beloved grandchildren.In addition to his parents he was...
Maxine P. Thomson
Jun 20, 2022
Maxine P. Thomson, 71, passed away on June 20, 2022 surrounded by her loving family at St. Peter's Hospital.Born on October 18, 1950 in Albany NY, she was the daughter of the late Max and Apollo Goldsmith. Maxine graduated from Cardinal McCloskey High School and then spent her career working for the State of New York in the Tax and...
Sophia Bulac Leary
Jun 20, 2022
Sophia (Sophie) Bulac Leary passed away on Monday, June 20, 2022 at the age of 98. Sophie grew up in Waipahu, Hawaii and moved to Albany, NY in 1946 with her husband Donald E. Leary. Sophie worked at SUNY as a secretary, first in the Library and then with the Department of Education. She enjoyed reading and learning facts to...
Shirley Bonfield
Jun 20, 2022
Shirley Bonfield, 87, passed away on June 20, 2022. She was the daughter of Nathan and Betty Sperling born in Brooklyn, NY and the beloved wife of Irwin Bonfield of Albany, NY. She was the mother of Debra (Joel) Best of Niskayuna, NY and Robert (Maggie) Markowitz of Glen Rock, NJ as well as the grandmother of Noah and the...
Mary Ann Bloomer
Jun 19, 2022
Mary Ann Bloomer, 79, wife of Richard D. Bloomer of Guilderland NY, passed away Sunday June 19, 2022 at home surrounded by her family.She was born December 8, 1942 in Niskayuna NY. She was the daughter of the late Lawrence and Anna Campbell of Guilderland.Mary Ann graduated from Guilderland High School when she was only 16 and then went to...
Nancy C. Leyden
Jun 18, 2022
Albany- Nancy Curran Leyden, 71, beloved wife, aunt, sister, and friend, died peacefully at St. Peter's Hospice Inn on Saturday, June 18, 2022, after a short illness. Nancy was born in Ticonderoga, NY to Clifford and Helene Gibbs Curran who predeceased her. Nancy grew up in Crown Point, NY. After graduating from high school, she attended The College of St....
James L. Mayer
Jun 18, 2022
James Mayer, 79, passed away on June 18, 2022. He was born in Albany on October 20, 1942 to the late Harold and Olive Mayer. Jim spent most of his life in the beer industry, starting out at Shaefer Brewery and finishing his career at Keis and Ruch Distributors. He spent his free time watching sports, especially the NY Yankees....
Rose Marie Williams
Jun 18, 2022
Clifton Park- Rose Marie Williams, 77, entered into Heaven on June 18, 2022.Born on March 27, 1945 daughter of the late Frank and Louise Summa in Albany, NY. Rose was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She adored her grandchildren. Rose was a longtime employee at University Heights Nursing Home and Albany Wheel Chair Service. She will be forever remembered...
Mary A. Riley
Jun 17, 2022
Mary A. Riley, 84, beloved wife of William F. Riley entered into eternal rest on Friday June 17, 2022. Mary was born on October 11, 1937 in Albany, NY and was the daughter of the late Charles Ochs and Anne Collins. Mary was loved by many including: her children Darlene (Richard) Sinclair, Laurie (John) Waldron, Robert (Yvette) Schroeder, and Wayne...
Donald Pulikowski
Jun 16, 2022
Pulikowski, Donald. Castleton, NY. May 31, 2022, the world lost a great and generous man. Don Pulikowski, of Castleton, New York, passed away peacefully surrounded by family after a brief illness. Don graduated from Maple Hill High School in 1956 and proudly served in the Signal Corps in the United States Army. He worked as an electronic technician at Lake...
John Keyser
Jun 16, 2022
Rensselaer- John E. Keyser "Jack", 93, passed away at home with his family on June 16, 2022. John was born February 19, 1929 son of the late Charles Edward and Elizabeth (Van Wart) Keyser in Staten Island, NY. John married the love of his life Nancy Stage on October 28, 1950, with whom he shared 72 years of marriage. John...
John L. Francoeur
Jun 16, 2022
Troy- John L. Francoeur, 82, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 16, 2022 with his loving family by his side. He was the son of the late Maurice and Louise Francoeur. John was the devoted partner to Virginia L. Gauthier.John enjoyed watching old movies. He was very active and enjoyed exercising. John cherished the time her spent with Vanessa and...
Rebecca Whittet
Jun 15, 2022
Rebecca "Bekki" Whittet, 52, passed away peacefully on Wednesday June 15, 2022 surrounded by loved ones after a courageous battle with an illness. Born on December 10, 1969 in Troy, NY, she was a longtime resident of Brunswick, NY and currently resided in Scotia, NY. She was the daughter of Henry "Hank" Gendron and Sharon (Brooks) Gendron. She was a...
Jonathan "Jj" R. Johnston
Jun 14, 2022
COHOES - Jonathan R. Johnston, 38, of Cohoes passed away suddenly after a brief illness surrounded by his Loving Family.Jonathan is the beloved son of Paula Johnston (Lane) and step-son to Douglas Lane and his daughter, Victoria Lane. JJ is the loving fiancé to Megan Mathisen and her daughter Paige. He is the beloved Grandson to Robert and Jean Johnston...
Anthony J. Barratiere
Jun 14, 2022
Anthony J. Barratiere Jr. (Tony) passed away suddenly Tuesday June 14, 2022 at the age of 49.Tony was born to Anthony Sr. and Joan Barratiere in Schenectady, New York on April 23, 1973.Tony was known for his love of music and movies. He enjoyed fishing, hanging out with his friends and drinking a good old beer. His laugh and movie...
Harry Androkavitz
Jun 14, 2022
Harry "Andy" Androkavitz, 73, passed away on Tuesday, June 14, 2022 at Ellis Hospital, NY.Born on June 15, 1948, in Scranton PA, he was the son of the late Harry and Emma-Lou Androkavitz. At the age of five, he moved to Schenectady, NY. He graduated from Guilderland High School and later joined the Air Force in 1968 serving in Thailand...
Austin P. Lanzarotta
Jun 14, 2022
Colonie- Austin P. Lanzarotta, "Gus", 88, passed away on June 14, 2022. Born on March 4, 1934 son of the late Philip and Anna (Gatto) Lanzarotta in Albany, NY. Gus was a truck driver for Colony Liquor Distributors with over 30 years of service. After retiring he went on to work at St. Ann's Institute in Albany for 12 years....
Robert L. Jones
Jun 13, 2022
The Beloved Robert Lee Jones passed away peacefully at the age of 80 years old, in his home, on Monday, June 13th, 2022. He was born in Darlington SC, on November 3rd, 1941, to the late Queen Elizabeth and Levern (Champ) Jones. He was one of 14 children.In his early years, Robert attended school in South Carolina. He later relocated...
