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Arlene Dorothy Short Vennard
Jul 17, 2021
COLONIE - Arlene Dorothy Short Vennard passed away on July 17, 2021 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Arlene was born on June 26, 1926 in Troy, NY. She was predeceased by her parents, Gertrude Szelwian and Jack Short and her sister, Jackie Short. She was also predeceased by Charley Vennard, her loving husband of 54 years.Arlene remembered...
John Hines
Jul 17, 2021
John M. Hines, 47, of Schenectady, passed away on July 17, 2021 at Ellis Hospital. Born on in Albany December 26, 1973 he is the son of Paul Hines and the late Carol Hines. He was a lifelong resident of the capital region and a graduate of Suny Albany. John loved to travel, especially to the beach. He was an...
Fredrick J. Bohley Jr.
Jul 16, 2021
Fredrick "Fred". J. Bohley, 65, of Nassau, passed away on July 16, 2021 at home surrounded by his adoring family. Born in Albany, on December 21, 1955, he is the son of Fredrick Sr. and the late Carol (Cook) Bohley.Fred had a deep love and commitment to his family and life long passion for music, photography, the outdoors and wildlife....
Patrick P. Desbiens
Jul 16, 2021
Patrick "Ace" Desbiens, 56, life long resident of Rotterdam, NY, passed away July 16th, 2021 at Ellis Hospital with family by his side. Patrick attended Mohonasen and was employed at SI Group for 30 years where he worked in multiple departments. If you asked Patrick who the #1 Rock Band of all time was, his answer would be KISS. He...
Patricia Anne Riley Coons
Jul 16, 2021
VOORHEESVILLE - Patricia Anne Riley Coons born in North Albany, the daughter of Willis Riley and Zabeda Blake, passed away peacefully in her sleep on July 16, 2021 after a long battle with cancer. She was 79 years old.Patricia is survived by her husband Francis of 63 years and their 14 adopted children: Steven (Gail), Kevin, Donald, William (Loretta), Jeffrey,...
Robert James Ensign, Sr.
Jul 16, 2021
Colonie - Robert James Ensign, Sr., 78, passed away peacefully Friday, July 16, 2021. Robert was the son of the late Thomas and Anna (Sill)Ensign. Robert was the devoted husband to Maureen (Myrtle) Ensign. They were married 57 years. After his time honorably serving in the Army in Germany, Robert owned and operated various automotive repair facilities in the Greater...
Harry J. Strole
Jul 16, 2021
Harry J. Strole, Sr.June 8, 1942 - July 16, 2021Delmar- On Friday, July 16, 2021 surrounded by his entire family the world lost a truly gentle soul.Born in Queens, NY to Harry E. and Naomi Strole on June 8, 1942. In 1946, the family moved to Wantagh, NY. Eventually, he and his sweetheart Geri purchased his childhood home and remained...
Mildred D. Wilcox
Jul 16, 2021
Colonie- Mildred D. Wilcox, 88, passed away on July 16, 2021. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Smith and Mildred Schwab Smith Brown. She was predeceased by her beloved husband Charles Wilcox and her sister Marilyn Melcher.Mildred is survived by her daughters, Michele Strawbridge (Jim) and Nancy DeFrank (Jerry), her grandchildren Melissa Strawbridge and Michael...
Joseph De La Cerda, Jr.
Jul 16, 2021
Latham- Joseph De La Creda, Jr., 68, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 16, 2021 with his loving family by his side. He was the son of the late Joseph Sr. and Eva De La Cerda. JoJo was the devoted husband to Sue M. De La Cerda. They were married 37 years. In addition to his wife, JoJo is survived...
Elizabeth R. Gumustop
Jul 15, 2021
Elizabeth "Betsy" Ruth Gumustop, 52, of Slingerlands, passed away on July 15, 2021, at home surrounded by her family. Born and raised in Niskayuna, she is the daughter of Richard and Charlotte Stearns. A natural athlete and leader from birth, she excelled in softball and field hockey at Niskayuna High School. While at high school, Betsy met her husband Bora,...
Dean Byrd
Jul 15, 2021
Dean Byrd, (also known as Nadine Kimbrough) was born on January 11th, 1960 to Barbara (Byrd) Jones and Benjamin Kimbrough. Dean attended P.S. 76, LaGuardia High School in Queens NY, and later Television and Film School. He worked various jobs as a Security Officer. He was the front desk coordinator at Trinity Alliance. Dean loved his family and friends very...
Annabelle Esther Sanford
Jul 15, 2021
Annabelle Sanford, 99, of North Syracuse, NY, passed away on July 15, 2021 at the Elderwood Long Term Care Facility in North Creek, NY.Annabelle Esther Slater was born in Ithaca, NY on March 7, 1922, the oldest daughter of four girls to Alexander Charles Slater and Ester Gustava Talhofer Slater. She was married Gerald Ernest Sanford in 1947 and were...
Richard W. Doney
Jul 15, 2021
Guilderland- Richard W. Doney, 78, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Thursday, July 15, 2021. Born in Glens Falls he was the son of the late Catherine and Dr. William Doney. Dick is survived by his wife of 48 years, Andrea (Miskiewicz) Doney.Dick was employed by the NYS Department of Health for 38 years until his retirement...
Esther Foston
Jul 14, 2021
Esther Foston, 63, of Amsterdam, passed away on July 14, 2021, at Wilkinson Nursing Home. Born September 29, 1957, in Houston, TX, she is the daughter of the late Ned and Bertha Foston. Esther was a graduate of East High School in Denver Colorado and an East Angel. At an early age Esther showed great promise and natural talent as...
Raymond A. Walsh
Jul 14, 2021
Niskayuna- Raymond A. Walsh Jr., 56, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 14, 2021. Born in Schenectady, he was the son of Carol and the late Raymond Walsh Sr.Raymond was a graduate of Niskayuna High School and then went on to graduate from Hudson Valley Community College. Raymond worked as an electrician with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW)....
Gloria T. Caraway
Jul 14, 2021
Albany- Gloria T. Caraway, 79, of Albany NY, the beloved wife of Joe L. "Teddy" Caraway of Albany peacefully entered into eternal life surrounded by her loving family on July 14th 2021. Born in Albany NY, Gloria was the daughter of the late Ulysses Paul and Selena Parker Paul and the sister of the late Mari Alice Paul and Sandra...
Joyce H. Buff (Cahill)
Jul 14, 2021
Ballston Spa, New York - Joyce Buff (Cahill), 78, passed away on Wednesday, July 14, 2021 in Albany, New York. Joyce was born on March 20,1943 in Albany, New York, to the late Albert Switalski and Mary Switalski.Joyce enjoyed the ocean. She loved playing golf. Her favorite football team was the NY Giants. Joyce was a avid lover of shopping...
Richard Signore
Jul 13, 2021
Born in Brooklyn New York on February 23, 1932, Richard Signore has passed at 89 years of age at St. Peter's Hospital in Albany New York. He is survived by his adoring wife of 68 years Joyce M. Signore, as well as his loving children Lynne Signore Lovrich, husband Richard Lovrich, Michael Signore and Leslie Signore. He will be deeply...
Charles R. Conover
Jul 13, 2021
SCOTIA - Charles R. Conover, 67, passed away peacefully on the early morning of July 13, 2021. He valiantly fought the symptoms of Huntington's Disease after a 15-year battle. He was 3 days short of celebrating his 68th birthday.Charles is survived by his son Steven C. (Gillian) Conover, daughter Nicole (Ron) DeLorenzo, granddaughters Paige Conover, Stephanie DeLorenzo, Kayla (Brian) DeLorenzo-Bochenek;...
Kathleen Kelsey
Jul 12, 2021
COLONIE- Kathleen Kelsey, 72, passed away peacefully on July 12, 2021 after a brief illness at St. Peter's Hospital. She was born in Albany, NY. Kathleen loved spending time with her family, trips to the casino, gardening, and visiting family in VA. Kathleen is survived by her children, Michael (Lisa) Kelsey, Stacie (Jim) Duke, Christine Kelsey, 8 grandchildren and 16...
