Brent L. Biggerstaff
Feb 22, 2022
NISKAYUNA – Brent Biggerstaff, 54, of Niskayuna passed away on Tuesday, February 22, 2022 at Ellis Hospital after a valiant seven-year battle with cancer. He was born in Schenectady on July 25, 1967 a son of the late John and Barbara (Gilbert) Biggerstaff, Jr. Brent was a longtime area plumber and steamfitter for Local 7 for many years. He was...
Ruth E. Thompson
Feb 21, 2022
Schenectady – Ruth Thompson, 94, wife of the late Oren Thompson, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 21, 2022 at Schenectady Center Nursing Home. Born January 3, 1928, in Schenectady, NY. She was the daughter of Earl and Adeline Teller. She attended Nott Terrace High School in Schenectady and then worked at General Electric Co. Later she was employedby the...
Leonard R. Fox, Sr
Feb 21, 2022
Leonard Roy Fox, Sr. age 90, of Glenmont, NY returned to his heavenly home on Monday, February 21, 2022. Born April 11, 1931 to William C. and Anne E. (Bensinger) in Albany NY. He is survived by his beloved wife of 70 years, Maria A. (Frangella); his daughters, Annmarie (Robert) Marsh and Lisa (Curt) Ricci; daughters in law, Jacqueline (Leonard...
Allan R. Bentsen
Feb 21, 2022
Guilderland-Allan R. Bentsen, 79, passed away peacefully on February 21, 2022 with his family by his side. Born on July 25, 1942 son of the late Allan and Alice Bentsen in Staten Island, NY. Allan was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army National Guard. He worked for the New York Telephone Company in Manhattan, Andy's Auto Body in Staten...
Jeffery J. Daus
Feb 21, 2022
Albany- Jeffery "Jay" J. Daus, 63, passed away Monday, February 21, 2022 at his home. Jay was the son of the late John and Lorraine Daus. Jay graduated from Troy High School where he was a star player on the hockey team. After graduating, he became a banquet manager at Michael's Banquet House in Latham, NY for many years. Jay...
Gregory S. Keefe
Feb 21, 2022
Calling hours will take place on Friday, February 25th from 4pm-6:30pmA Memorial Service for Gregory S. Keefe will take place at New Comer Cremations & Funerals on Friday, February 25th. We will begin with words from the family, followed by a service by Deacon Bob Sweeney, which will begin at 6:30pm.
Margaret E. Wiener
Feb 20, 2022
SCHENECTADY — Margaret (Yaya) E. Priola/Wiener passed away on February 20, 2022, in her Delanson, NY home following a short fight with Endometrial cancer, after suffering from Frontotemporal Dementia during the last 2 years of her life. Marge passed away peacefully with her husband Donald by her side, at the age of 66 years. Marge was born in Elmhurst (Queens),...
Mary Domenica Cerniglia Breitenstein
Feb 19, 2022
In Loving Memory ofMary (Domenica) Cerniglia Breitenstein born November 1, 1934, passed away peacefully on February 19, 2022. She was the wife of the late Richard E. Breitenstein of 49 years, daughter of the late Salvatore and Rosa Cerniglia and mother of daughter, Kathy (Joe) Lito and the late Richard J. Breitenstein.She is also survived by her sister, Concetta (the...
Doris S. Trance
Feb 19, 2022
COLONIE - Doris S. Trance, 94, of Colonie, NY passed away peacefully on February 19, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Fort Plain, NY and was the daughter of the late Raymond Smith and Irene Dillenback Smith.Doris was predeceased by her husband of 60 years James R. Trance, Sr. They moved to Colonie in 1952 and...
Alice M. Nicholson
Feb 19, 2022
Alice M. Nicholson, 80, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 19, 2022 at Rosewood Nursing Home with her loving family by her side. Alice was the daughter of the late James and Clara (VanAlstyne) Smith. Alice was the devoted wife to the late Walter F. Nicholson. They were married over 47 years. Alice retired from New York State as a...
Roberta J. Cross
Feb 19, 2022
Feura Bush- Roberta J. Cross, 76, passed on February 19,2022. Roberta J. Cross was born on July 2, 1945, in Lebanon, Indiana, to the late Albert and Edith Alexander, one of eleven children. Raised on a dairy farm, hard work was not a stranger; this work ethic, strong Christian faith and a keen sense of humor, saw her through life's...
Stephen Joseph Zido
Feb 19, 2022
Queens-Stephen J. Zido "Muppy", 69, of Stephentown passed away on Saturday, February 19, 2022, at his home surrounded by his loving family and buddy, Benny their pit bull.Stephen was born on October 7, 1952, in Richmon Hill, Queens, New York to Anna Baque Zido and the late Stephen P. Zido at Mary Immaculate Hospital. He graduated from John Adams High...
Christine A. Doto
Feb 18, 2022
Christine A. Doto (Raimo), 73, beloved wife of Gerardo "Jerry" Doto, entered into the loving arms of our Lord Jesus with her family by her side on February 18, 2022. Born on June 22, 1948 to Eugene and Vincenzina "Jane" Raimo. A life-long resident of Albany, Christine attended Vincentian Institute (VI) graduating in 1966. Christine went on to earn her...
Michael John Diana
Feb 17, 2022
Schenectady- Michael John Diana,30, passed away peacefully at home February 17th 2022. Michael was a graduate of Mohonasen High School Schenectady, NY. He was the beloved son of Diane and the late John Diana . He is survived by his ,Mother Diane Diana, Sister; Jessica (Arthur) Diana and his niece Rosalie Trubridge who he adored. A host of family and...
Kathleen Jennings Repko
Feb 17, 2022
COLONIE- Kathleen "Kathy" Jennings Repko of Colonie, aged 75, passed away on February 17, 2022 surrounded by family members. She deeply touched the lives of everyone she met and will be missed by her surviving family including her siblings: Nancy Jennings, Patrick Jennings (Kim Jennings), William "Bill" Jennings (Mele Jennings) and Lisa Naple (Steven Naple); her nieces and nephews: Jason...
Cathy Williams
Feb 17, 2022
On Thursday, February 17, 2022, Catherine Lee Ann Williams (Cathy), loving wife of Regina M. Perry, passed away peacefully at the age of 61 at Our Lady of Mercy Life Center in Guilderland, NY after a 5-year battle with leiomyosarcoma. Cathy was born on August 5, 1960, in Oneonta, NY to Roger Williams and Catherine (Kay) Saur Williams. Cathy attended...
Jonell Dobbs
Feb 16, 2022
SCHENECTADY- Jonell Dobbs, age 77, passed away on February 16, 2022.She was born in Okolona, MS, daughter of the late C.D. and Virgie Dobbs. She was predeceased by five brothers: Lacy Young, Cedell Dobbs, Cecil Dobbs, Robert Gene Dobbs and Willie Joe Dobbs and her daughter Virgie Jane Dobbs and her granddaughter Latisha M. Dobbs.Jonell is survived by her children:...
Mark J. Powers
Feb 16, 2022
Mark Jody Powers, 29, passed away on Wednesday, February 16, 2022. Mark was the son of Jody C. Powers and Alice F. Powers. He valued his family, loved spending time with them and doing the simple things. He made the best out of any situation life threw his way. He was one of a kind, never said a bad word...
Jessica L. Robert
Feb 16, 2022
Mechanicville- Jessica L. Robert, 38 of Mechanicville passed away peacefully on February 16, 2022 after a long illness at her residence.Born on January 21, 1984 in Albany, she was the daughter of Alida (Dauphinais) Robert and Gerald M. (the late Cynthia) Robert.Jessica was a lifelong resident of the area and attended local schools. She graduated from South Colonie High School,...
Veronica Jandzinski
Feb 15, 2022
Albany- Veronica Jandzinski, 98, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 15, 2022 at St. Peters Nursing Home. Born in Albany she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Julia Karowska Jandzinski. Veronica worked for the State of New York for 47 years before retiring in 1995. Veronica is survived by her dear friend Isabel Mayer and The Kroupski family,...
