Dennis W. Wielt
Jul 14, 2022
Dennis Warren Wielt, 72, passed away on July 14 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was surrounded by the love of his wife and daughter in the comfort of his home. Dennis was born in Niskayuna to the late Warren and Rena Wielt. He attended Niskayuna High School, where he made many lifelong friends. After graduation, he was drafted...
Mary C. Leclair
Jul 14, 2022
Altamont- Mary C. LeClair, 90, passed away peacefully on July 14, 2022 at home surrounded by her loving family. Mary was born August 17, 1931 daughter of the late Marcus Cunningham and Adelaide (Corson) Cousins. Mary loved the ocean growing up in Mt. Desert Island, Maine. She was an avid reader and cherished her road trips to visit her sister...
Carl E. Thomas
Jul 14, 2022
On Tuesday, July 14, 2022, God dispatched his angels to the bedside of Carl Ellis Thomas at the age of 81 years old. He died peacefully at home, surrounded by his family.Carl Ellis Thomas was born on June 8, 1941, in Brinkley, Arkansas, the oldest of three children born to the union of the late Henry B. and Blanche Lee...
Richard S. Myers
Jul 13, 2022
Watervliet - Richard S. Myers, 82, passed away peacefully in his sleep the morning of Wednesday, July 13, 2022 at the Eddy Village Green in Cohoes, NY. He was the son of the late Stanley and Harriet Myers of Ardmore, Pennsylvania. Richard was the devoted husband of Nancy B. Myers. They met in New Jersey in 1963, having both just...
Earl L. Miller
Jul 13, 2022
SCHENECTADY, NY — Earl Leon Miller, 63, of Schenectady, NY passed peacefully on Wednesday, July 13, 2022 at Albany Medical Center, Albany, NYwith his partner and loving family beside him.He was born March 12, 1959 in Malone, NY, the son of Helen(Blow) and Roland E.Miller. Earl is survived by his loving partner of 25 years Stephen Kennedy Smith. He also...
Bernard P. Thomas Sr.
Jul 13, 2022
ALBANYOne Journey Ends and Another Begins, Travel in Peace Brother.Bernard Paul Thomas, Sr., aka "Big Bernie" was born in Albany New York on June 7, 1954, to Milton and Bernice Thomas. He lived in the capital district for most of his life; residing in Albany until the family moved to Schenectady during his teen years and subsequently returned to Albany...
Dianna Regina Fagan
Jul 13, 2022
TROY - Dianna Regina Fagan, 81, passed away on Wednesday, July 13, 2022 at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Dianna was born on May 11, 1941 in Hartford, CT and was one of twenty-one children to the late Rosario and Dorothy (Sparrow) Houle. She worked for Eden Park Nursing Home as a CNA for 17 years and at...
Sally J. Shell
Jul 13, 2022
Colonie- Sally J. Shell, 76, passed away peacefully after a brief illness on Wednesday, July 13, 2022. Born in Elizabethtown, NY, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Clarissa LaMere. Sally is predeceased by her husband, Percy "Butch" Shell. At a young age, Sally promised her dad before his passing that she would look out for her mom...
Rose E. Donaldson
Jul 13, 2022
Latham- Rose E. Donaldson, 94, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 13, 2022 with her loving family by her side. She was the daughter of the late Anton and Emma Labancz. Rose was the devoted wife to the late William Donaldson. They were married 21 years. She was one of Jehovah's Witnesses and belonged to the Latham congregation until her...
James J. Van Buren
Jul 13, 2022
James J. Van Buren, 86, passed away at home on July 13, 2022. Jim was born in Hudson NY in 1935. He is son of the late Raymond and Lannie Van Buren, and brother of the late Charles Blanchard.He was a graduate of Hudson High School and Cobleskill College. Jim proudly served in the United States Army and NY State...
Gail B. Macintosh
Jul 12, 2022
ALBANYMacIntosh, Gail B. (nee King), surrounded by her devoted family passed into the loving arms of our Lord on July 12, 2022. Gail was born in Pontiac, Michigan on February 29, 1936, and adopted by Arthur and Amelia (Sheldon) King. She was a 1954 graduate of Albany High School and worked for several insurance companies until 1956 when she decided...
Sandra Jean Wilmot
Jul 12, 2022
Guilderland- Sandra J. Wilmot, 79, of Guilderland passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on July 12, 2022. Sandra was born in Albany, NY on August 6, 1942 to John and Mona O'Shea. She attended Liverpool High School in Syracuse, NY where she participated in Student Council and Glee Club, graduating in 1961. It was there that glee...
Victoria P. Roemer
Jul 12, 2022
Victoria P. Roemer, 98, wife of the late Robert G. Roemer of Albany, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 12, 2022 at her home surrounded by her loving son. Born on December 14, 1923, she was the daughter to the late Walter Polak and Sophie Saczawa.She is survived by her sons, Christopher Roemer, Damian (Elizabeth) Roemer and family. In addition...
Ronald Prokopiak
Jul 11, 2022
Ronald William Prokopiak, of Albany, New York, passed away peacefully on July 11, 2022. Ron was born on December 17, 1949 to Blanche Prokopiak in New York, New York. He loved telling stories about growing up on the East Side of Manhattan. He attended St. Joseph's Elementary School and Cardinal Hayes High School in the Bronx. Ron enrolled in Rensselaer...
Christine Mary Coons
Jul 10, 2022
Christine Mary Coons was born to the union of Eugene "Whitey" and Josephine O' Leary on November 9, 1954, in Albany, New York. She later would acquire a second fatherly figure in her life, Edward Strohmaier.At an early age, Christine developed a passion for cooking while working at the family restaurant "The Menu."Along with traveling, Christine also had a strong...
Joseph J. Connell
Jul 10, 2022
ALBANY – Joseph J. Connell, 65, passed away July 10, 2022 at the home he grew up in Albany with his family by his side.He was born in Albany on December 7, 1956 a son of the late Thomas and Shirley "Gammy" (Palmer) Connell.Joe worked for the Railroad for many years and later worked for the New York State OGS...
Thomas Breslin
Jul 8, 2022
Schenectady-Thomas Breslin died on July 8, 2022, at the Glendale Nursing Home while under the care of Schenectady County Hospice after a period of declining health. He was 93 years old.Tom was born on March 27, 1929, to the late Rose Reittinger Breslin. He was a lifelong resident of the Albany area. He graduated from Philip Schuyler High School in...
Carole Elmendorf
Jul 8, 2022
VOORHEESVILE---Carole (Sellnow) Elmendorf, 83, passed away July 8, 2022. Carole was born on August 4, 1939, daughter of the late Edward and Dorothy (Ochse) Sellnow. Carole is survived by her sons: Thomas K. (Daisy) Elmendorf, Mark E. (Mary Ellen Donnelly) Elmendorf; sister, Joan (Charles) Lighthart; brother, Paul Sellnow; brother-in-law, William (Nancy) Elmendorf; sister-in-law, Lorraine Bowen Sellnow, and grandchildren: Kyle Elmendorf,...
Ben Grate
Jul 7, 2022
Ben Grate was born on May 12, 1939, in Georgetown, South Carolina to the late Joe Grate, Sr and Mary Vanderhorst Grate. His parents, a sister, LuAnna (Midge) Grate, four brothers Joe Grate, Jr., Zack Grate, Sr., Henry Grate, & Arthur Grate, a wife, Mary Ella Robinson Grate & Daughter Ella Marie Miller, all preceded him in death.In early youth,...
Edith M. Osterhout
Jul 7, 2022
Colonie- Edith M. Osterhout, 95, formerly of Colonie passed away on July 7, 2022 at the Wesley Health Center in Saratoga Springs. She was born in Albany on February 21, 1927 to the late John and Stasia Hahn and devoted wife of 65 years to Ivan C. Osterhout who passed away in 2010. She grew up in Albany and was...
