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Donna A. Franchini
Oct 13, 2021
Albany- Donna A. Franchini, 73, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, October 13, 2021 with her loving family by her side. She was the daughter of the late George and Margaret Myers. Donna was the devoted wife to Marino P. Franchini. They were married 47 years. Donna enjoyed spending time with her entire family and loved cooking for them....
Jessie Lee Milligan
Oct 12, 2021
Jessie " Pickles" Lee Milligan a loving father of three and a resident of Troy NY, passed away unexpectedly on October 12, 2021 at the tender age of 48 at home. Jessie was born in Troy NY on November 9th 1972, to his mother Mildred M. Milligan and Late father William "Rudy'' Milligan. He was lovingly given the nickname Pickles....
Haroldeen A. Van Wormer
Oct 12, 2021
ALBANY - Haroldeen 'Dee' A. Van Wormer passed away October 12, 2021 at the age of 91 at The Daughters of Sarah Nursing Home in Albany, NY. Haroldeen was born in Henderson, NY, the second of ten children to Harold and Monica (Montague) Vincent September 27, 1930. In 1951 Dee married William F. Van Wormer and they had two sons....
Kevin W. French
Oct 12, 2021
Kevin W. French, 46, of Rensselaerville, passed away suddenly on October 12, 2021. Born in Niskayuna, he is the son of Sharon Garver and the late James F. French. Kevin was a lifelong resident of the Capital Region and attended South Colonie Schools. He worked as a conductor for CSX Transportation Department. Kevin loved his family. He enjoyed being outdoors...
Shirley Elizabeth Haworth
Oct 11, 2021
Rensselear~ Shirley Haworth – (December 8, 1947 – October 11, 2021). Shirley Haworth, born in Port Arthur, Texas was 73 years old when she passed away suddenly at her home in Rensselaer, New York. She is survived by her husband, James Haworth, to whom she was married for 51 years, a son, James Haworth, and a sister, Bonnie Shelton. Also...
Lisa Marie Simmons
Oct 11, 2021
Cohoes- Lisa Marie Simmons, 53, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 11, 2021 with her loving family by her side. Lisa was the daughter of Ora Simmons and the late Gary Simmons.Lisa enjoyed spending time with her entire family and loved baking for them. Her favorite thing to do was to watch her son Lance bowl and spending her time...
Marian C. Brinker
Oct 10, 2021
Marian C. (Stark) Brinker, 55, of Schenectady, passed away peacefully on October 10, 2021 at home after a long battle with cancer. Born in Olean, NY, as the daughter of Philip Stark and the late Judy Stark, Marian graduated from Northfield (VT) High School in 1984 and from the University of Vermont in 1988 with a degree in English and...
Dora E. Humphrey
Oct 10, 2021
Delanson- Dora E. Humphrey, 89, passed away Sunday, October 10, 2021 with her loving family by her side. Dora was the daughter of the late John and Edith (Chesnut) Fidler. Dora was the devoted wife of 55 years to the late Calvin L. Humphrey. Upon graduation from Cobleskill Ag & Tech in 1953, Dora worked as a Dietitian in Nyack...
Frances Sonsini
Oct 10, 2021
Troy- Frances Sonsini, 92, passed away Sunday, October 10, 2021 with her loving nieces by her side. Frances was the daughter of the late Quirino and Teresa Sonsini. She was one of five siblings, Robert Sonsini, Carmela Andriano, Thomas Sonsini, and Gregory Sonsini. She was a graduate of Catholic High School. She was an executive secretary and worked at Behr...
Kathleen M. Ackert
Oct 10, 2021
Kathleen Ackert, 66 years of age, passed away on Sunday, October 10 at home in Guilderland NY surrounded by her loving husband and children. Born in Albany on July 29, 1955 to Elizabeth (Butlin) Daguillo and the late Samuel Daguillo. She was one of six children and graduated from Guilderland High school.Kathleen was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She...
Lois M. Miller
Oct 10, 2021
Guilderland- Lois Harbeck Miller, 83, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, October 10, 2021. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late Mae and Raymond Harbeck. She is predeceased by her husband, Charles Miller Jr. Lois graduated from Bethlehem Central High School in 1956 and went on to work for Burrough's Corporation, Legislature Index Corp and Harold...
Richard R. Lamountain
Oct 9, 2021
BETHLEHEM - Richard R. LaMountain (lovingly known as "The King"), 89, passed away surrounded by family and friends at Rosewood Nursing & Rehab in Rensselaer on October 9, 2021 after a brief illness. He was born on July 6, 1932 in Albany, NY.Rick was renowned for his driving ability and worked for Holmes Transportation for 37 years as a member...
Patricia A. Murray
Oct 9, 2021
Troy- Patricia A. Murray, 81, passed away Saturday, October 9, 2021 with her loving family by her side. Patricia was the daughter of the late Francis and Helen Ryan . Patricia was the devoted wife to the late Patrick R. Murray. Patricia was born in Troy, NY and a graduate of Catholic Central High School. Patricia spent the majority of...
Kenneth R. Fuller
Oct 9, 2021
Schenectady- Kenneth R. Fuller, 89, passed away on Saturday, October 9, 2021. Born in Schenectady, Ken was the son of the late Everett and Bessie Fuller. He is survived by his loving wife of 71 years, Irene Fuller. Ken was a proud veteran who served from 1954-1983 in the United States Air Force and New York Air Guard. Ken retired...
Theodora K. Harms
Oct 9, 2021
Theodora (Teddy) Harms, 96, widow of Donald L. Harms, passed to her reward from Schenectady Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing. A longtime resident of Rotterdam, Teddy serviced in the Schenectady USO during the end of WWII, graduated from business school, and worked at General Electric for a time, where she met her future husband. Teddy was an active member of...
Ann T. Prusak
Oct 9, 2021
Albany- Ann T. (Shea) Prusak, 73, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 9, 2021 surrounded by family. Born in Brooklyn she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Mary Higgins. Known in the restaurant industry as "Birdie" she was an extremely hard worker. She had a great personality that went a long way with her working career and with...
Nancy J. Dickie
Oct 9, 2021
Clifton Park- Nancy Jean Dickie, 77, passed away on October 9, 2021.She was born on July 9, 1944 daughter of the late William and Edith (Lifter) U'ren in Schenectady. Nancy was a devoted mother and grandmother. She loved reading, cooking and baking. She will be remembered for her kind heart and compassion and as a wonderful homemaker. Nancy raised her...
Doris Bode
Oct 8, 2021
ALTAMONTDoris "Dori" Ellen Bode (nee Knowles) passed away at her home in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. on August 4, 2021, at age 86. In 2009, she was predeceased by her husband of 35 years, Dr. William G. Bode D.D.S., for whom she worked as a chair-side assistant and office manager at his practice on Western Avenue in Albany for 35...
Frances Elizabeth Plonka
Oct 8, 2021
Albany - Frances Elizabeth Plonka, 91, passed away Friday, October 8, 2021. Frances was the daughter of the late George and Sarah Hacker. Frances was the devoted wife to the late Stephen Plonka. Frances was employed by Albany International until her retirement. Frances is survived by her children, Michael (Mary Beth) Plonka, Karen Tartaglia; her grandchildren, Bobby (Erin), Julie (Eric)...
Mary Ann O'Connor
Oct 7, 2021
SCHENECTADY- Mary Ann O'ConnorSeptember 11, 1947-October 7, 2021Mary Ann passed away peacefully at St. Peter's Hospice with her daughters Heather and Kelly by her side. She joins her mother Rose O'Connor, father Thomas O'Connor Sr., brother Dan O'Connor and son Peter Palmier in heaven. She is survived by her beloved daughters: Heather Tumbarello (Anthony), Kelly Hoyle(Chad); grandchildren: Brennan Feldman, Alexa...
