Dec 18, 2024

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our mother, Linda A. (Thompson) Flynn, 55, who passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 18, 2024. 

Born June 22, 1969 in Albany, NY, she was predeceased by her father, Albert Thompson and survived by her mother, Elsa Thompson (Nilsen). 

Linda was a Colonie Central High School graduate. She spent most of her...

Dec 17, 2024

Dec 16, 2024

Philip John Canestro, 70, died unexpectedly on December 16, 2024.

Born in 1954 in Pittsfield, MA, to the late Raymond J. Canestro and Pauline Mary (Murphy) Canestro Andreas.

Philip was a graduate of New Lebanon Central High School where he received Varsity Letters in Soccer, Swimming, and Basketball. After high school, he joined the US Army and was stationed in Germany, where...

Dec 16, 2024

Magda Halasz, 95, passed away peacefully at home on December 16. Born in Dunakiliti, Hungary in 1929, Magda was a loving mother, fantastic cook and baker. 

She was the oldest of 7 children. Magda met her future husband Stephen in Budapest and they were married on May 24, 1953. Their first child Stephen was born the following May. Later that year,...

Dec 16, 2024

LATHAM - Margaretha “Margaret” Elise Amelia Hilhorst-Knauf, 90, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, December 16, 2024.

 Margaret was born in Wassenaar, Netherlands on May 15th, 1934. She grew up during World War II and survived Nazi occupation. She met her husband Harry Martin Knauf, who served in the U.S. Army stationed in Europe, and later immigrated to the...

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Dec 11, 2024

Shirley A. Allery, 90, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 11, 2024 with her loving family by her side. She was the daughter of the late Robert and Theresa Shields. Shirley was the devoted wife to the late Edmund F. Allery. They were married 43 years. 

In addition to raising five children and keeping up with all the demands of a...

Dec 11, 2024

Schenectady- It is with sorrow of our loss but the hope of heavens gain, that we announce the passing of Gloria Wells on December 11, 2024. She lived a life filled with love, hugs and prayers for everyone. Gloria spent over 50 years working with the church touching countless lives. 

The single most important thing in her life was her relationship...

Dec 10, 2024

Sandra M. "Cha Cha" Clark, 63, passed away on Tuesday, December 10, 2024. 

Sandra was the daughter of the late Richard and Audrey Clark. 

She cherished her trip to Cancun with her father. She also had a love for turtles and she enjoyed spending time with her family especially her grandchildren. She was an extremely strong willed woman and will be missed...

Dec 10, 2024

Luanna T. McCallop, passed away on Tuesday, December 10, 2024. 

A calling hour will be held on Tuesday, December 17, from 10-12PM at New Comer Cremations and Funerals with a service to immediately follow. 

Dec 9, 2024

Kareem L. Duncan Sr (47), husband of Kerri Michelle Duncan, suddenly passed away on December 9th 2024. His loss is completely unexpected and his family is profoundly saddened by this.

Kareem Duncan Sr. was born November 16th 1977 in Queens NY, to Shirley A. Duncan. 

He married the love of his life Kerri Michelle Duncan in 2000. He was a loving father,...

Dec 9, 2024

Jacqueline Walter, 87, passed away peacefully on December 9th, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. Jackie was born in Rensselaer, to the late Dolphis and Margaret Boucher. After graduation she married the love of her life Richard G Walter and they had 54 years together. She was a homemaker and secretary at their family business. 

Jackie enjoyed talking to her friends,...

Dec 9, 2024

Bruce A. Austin, 95, of Albany, NY, passed away peacefully on December 9, 2024, surrounded by the love of his family. Born on November 30, 1929, in Hudson N.Y. Bruce lived a long and full life as a devoted patriarch and a gentleman of great kindness and humor. 

A proud graduate of Hudson High School in 1947, Bruce was a standout...

Dec 7, 2024

Rensselaer, NY — Troy C. Everett, 35, passed away suddenly on December 7, 2024 at his home in Albany, NY. Troy was born in Albany, the son of Thomas C. Everett Ill and Trina L. Roberts.

Troy enjoyed concocting his own special recipes, expressing emotions through sketching and drawing, taking walks with his niece and sisters, and listening to all genres...

Dec 7, 2024

In Loving Memory of Vlorian M. Bernardino

June 17, 2012- December 07, 2024

It’s funny how we often take for granted life’s simplest gifts- kindness, laughter, and sharing- yet these were the very values Vlo lived by every single day. Born on a summer day, Vlo’s heart overflowed with love, always ready to share a smile or lend a hand to those...

Dec 7, 2024

SCHENECTADY - Frederick J. Trombley, 88 passed away on Saturday, December 7, 2024 at Glendale Home in Glenville.

Frederick was born on September 8, 1936 in Schenectady and was the son of the late Edgar A. and Ellen B. (Shayne) Trombley. He was a film developer for Duracolor in Albany before he retired.

Frederick enjoyed watching his Yankees, Buffalo Bills and sci-fi...

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Colonie – Marilyn E. Husselbeck, passed away peacefully December 7, 2024, at home surrounded by her loving family. Born in North Albany, she was the daughter of the late Edward T. Byer and Rosanna (Maguire) Byer. Marilyn’s 92 years of life were lived with the joy of laughter and spending her time with family & friends. Her love of travel,...

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Joan Ashley

Colonie - Joan M. Ashley made her way to heaven on Saturday, December 7th at Our Lady of Mercy Life Center, surrounded by family.

Joan was born in Cohoes to her parents, the late John and Sophie Wrzochalski.

Joan was raised in Cohoes where she attended school at St. Michael’s and graduated from Cohoes High School. She would often share stories...

Dec 7, 2024

Pauline Teresa Bryant, 82, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 7, 2024 at home with her loving family by her side. Pauline was the daughter of the late Thomas and Pauline Smith. She was the devoted wife of over 56 years to the late Alfred "Al" Bryant. 

Pauline retired from KAPL after many years of service. She enjoyed camping, snowmobiling, knitting,...

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Castleton- James E. Van Deusen, 92, passed away Friday, December 6, 2024. 

James is predeceased by his wife Marjorie Van Deusen.

James is survived by his children; Jean ( William) Hoffman, Mary (Walter) Solek, Peter (Chong Suk) Van Deusen, James (Kerry) Van Deusen, Marjorie (Daniel) Whited, Lorrie Kennedy, Kristine (Richard) Guilbault. 14 Grandchildren, 22 Great grandchildren. A host of nieces, nephews and...