2024

It is with deep sorrow we announce our dear mother Cecelia Juanita Houston passed away on August 16th, 2024, at the age of 85. A loving mother and friend to all she encountered. She leaves behind a legacy of love, kindness and strength. Cecelia was born in Brooklyn, NY on November 2nd, 1938, to the late Leroy Culley and Cecelia...

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Niskayuna - Cheryl Jane Orcutt (nee Therriault) left this life on August 16, 2024 after bravely facing Glioblastoma for over a year. She was surrounded by her devoted husband and two adoring children. 

Born on October 27, 1954, at Samaritan Hospital in Troy, NY to the late Norma (nee Candee) and Lionel Therriault, Cheryl was raised in Watervliet. She held her...

Aug 16, 2024

Albany- Jennifer L. Green (Babcock), 45, passed away at Ellis Hospital on August 16, 2024 after surgery. She was the daughter of Kevin and Toni Babcock. She worked for the NYS Department of Education and as a stay at home mom for her daughter Alexa.

She is predeceased by her infant son Aiden Green and her aunt Babette and her cousin...

Aug 16, 2024

Joseph "Jay" F. LaPalme Jr., 85, passed away on Friday, August 16, 2024. Born in Cohoes, NY, Jay was the son of the late Joseph F. LaPalme, Sr., and Julia V. (Smith) LaPalme. Joseph was the devoted husband of 40 years to Laura E.(Wong) LaPalme. 

Blessed with a deep, natural radio voice at 14, he started his broadcasting career at age...

Aug 16, 2024

Averill Park - Stephen J. Snyder, 68, passed away on Friday, August 16th at Albany Medical Center. 

He was born on April 13, 1956 in Albany, NY to the late Willard and Mary (Christopher) Snyder. He was a 1974 graduate of Colonie Central High School. Stephen worked as a Security Supervisor for the New York State Police for 40 years. He...

Aug 15, 2024

Harold “Hal” D. Howarth, age 74, passed away at his residence on August 15, 2024 surrounded by family.

He was born in Queens, NY, the son of the late Harold Steven Howarth and Maria Irirazorie Howarth. He was also predeceased by his brother Edward Zahn Howarth.



Hal was a 1974 graduate of St. John’s University and a graduate of the University at...

Aug 14, 2024

Albany- Christine J. Maines, 72, passed away on Wednesday, August 14, 2024. She was the daughter of the late Cosmo and Jeanne (LaChance) Girzone. Christine was the devoted wife to the late Roy Rabine. They were married 25 years.

Christine enjoyed going to the Casinos as well as spending time with her beloved cats. In addition to going to the casino,...

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Albany- Frank A. Hall, 70, passed away August 14,2024. Frank was born March 3, 1954 in Ilion NY, to the late Frank Hall and Joyce (Miller) Hosey.

Frank grew up in the Mohawk Valley. Frank moved to Albany, NY after serving in the Army as Truck Vehicle Mechanic. Frank worked for NYS OGS as a mail distributor. Frank enjoyed model trains,...

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Cynthia "Jean" Shaw, 72, wife of Lynn B. Shaw, passed away on Tuesday, August 13, 2024.

Born on February 1, 1952, in Walterboro, SC., she was the daughter of the late Arthur Crosby and Mildred Mixon. 

In addition to her husband Lynn, she is survived by her children Robert Shaw and Matthew Shaw; her six grandchildren, Morgan, Cassidy, Nicholas, RJ, Caden and...

Aug 13, 2024

COHOES – Patricia Ann Jesmain, 81, of Cohoes, passed away Tuesday morning, August 13, 2024. She is now joined in eternity with her husband, Anthony J. Jesmain, Sr. who passed away this past Saturday on August 10, 2024.

Patricia was born in Albany on January 30, 1943 a daughter of the late George Gorman and Dorothy Stark. She was a stepdaughter...

Aug 12, 2024

Anthony D. Wallace, 59, passed away suddenly on Monday, August 12, 2024, much to the shock and sadness of his family and friends. Anthony was born on April 13, 1965, to the late Estella (Small) Wallace and Canty (Buster) Wallace. In 1984, he graduated from Troy High School in Troy, NY, where he was a star forward on the varsity...

Aug 12, 2024

Green Island- Marcel K. Desautels, 73, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 12, 2024 with his loving family by his side. He was the son of the late Marcel and Yvonne Desautels. Marcel was the devoted husband to Robin L. Desautels. They were married 31 years. 

After graduating from High School, Marcel enlisted in the United States Navy where he proudly...

Aug 12, 2024

Kathleen (Kavney) Nuttall, 77, passed away following a brief illness on Monday, August 12, 2024. 

Born on October 14, 1946, Kathleen was the daughter of the late Michael Kavney and Mildred (Rogers) Kavney. 

Kathleen was a 1964 graduate from Catholic Central High School in Troy and also from the Samaritan Hospital School of Nursing in 1967.

She was the beloved wife of over...

2024

Marilyn was joyfully reunited with her daughter Courtney on August 12, 2024 and leaves behind George, her husband of more than 40 years.

Frontotemporal dementia and primary progressive aphasia ravaged Marilyn over the past several years leaving her family to shed countless tears as the witty woman she was withered before their eyes. Her reunion with Courtney brings a close to...

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Aug 11, 2024

Herrick, Josephine Marie (Josie)

Herrick, Josephine Marie (Josie) GRANBY CONNECTICUT

Josie passed away suddenly on Sunday, August 11, 2024, after a valiant two and a half year, battle with Lung Cancer. Her husband of 54 years Robert G. Herrick ("Bob") was by her side as she passed. Bob knows that those who knew Josie will remember her beauty, passion, intelligence and caring,...

Aug 11, 2024

Isabelle Jean McAndrews, 80, wife of J. Briggs McAndrews, passed away peacefully at her home in Niskayuna surrounded by family on Sunday August 11, 2024.

Isabelle was born on May 27, 1944 in Scranton, PA and was the daughter of the late Jean (Obidinski) Pizzo and Dominick Pizzo. She was predeceased by her son John Scott McAndrews; brother- in-law Richard Tanfield;...

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Vicki L. Taylor, 63, wife of the late Alan B. Taylor, passed away on Saturday, August 10, 2024. 

Born on April 12, 1961, in St. Marys, Ohio, she was the daughter of William and Phyllis (Steen) Blew.

There are no services scheduled at this time. To share a memory of Vicki, or to send a message to her family, please sign the...

Aug 10, 2024

James “Jimmy” F. Brown, 62, of Albany, NY passed away peacefully Saturday, August 10, 2024 at St. Peters Hospital. 

 Born September 11,1961, in Albany, NY, he was the son of the late Raymond and Antoinette (Cooper) Brown.

 Jimmy attended Albany High School and spent the majority of his career working for the City of Albany, Department of Parks and Recreation. He loved...

Aug 10, 2024

COHOES – Anthony J. Jesmain, Sr., 86, of Cohoes, passed away on August 10, 2024. He was born in Troy on July 9, 1938 a son of the late Anthony T. and Viola (Shriner) Jesmain. He proudly served in the New York Army National Guard from 1958 to 1961.

Anthony was employed Behr Manning then Normanskill Dairy which later became Crowley...