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Christopher Besson
Jun 28, 2021
SCHENECTADY- Christopher Besson, 61, passed away peacefully on June 28, 2021 at Ellis Hospital.Chris was born on June 8, 1960 son of the late John and Christa Besson. Chris was a devoted husband and father, his greatest joy was spending time with his family. He was interested in trains and loved watching wheel of fortune. Chris also loved family vacations...
Lori A. Moutray
Jun 28, 2021
ALBANY- Lori Moutray, age 56, passed away peacefully surrounded by family after a long fight on June 28, 2021.She was born on October 17, 1964, in Albany, NY, the daughter of Harry and Marjorie Whipple.Lori was a graduate of Colonie Central High School and earned her Bachelor's degree in Nursing from Russell Sage College. She worked at Albany County Nursing...
Russell E. Griffin, Jr.
Jun 28, 2021
Clifton Park - Russell E. Griffin, Jr., "Papa" 79, passed away on Monday, June 28, 2021. Born on March 31, 1942 in Saint John, Brunswick, Canada, son of the late Russell E. Griffin, Sr. and Margaret Eugenia (Davenport) Nagle. He received his bachelor's degree from Bentley University and continued his career with numerous and successful businesses. He enjoyed golfing, bowling,...
Ava Courtwright
Jun 27, 2021
Friday, July 9, 2021, at 10:00 AMNew Hope Family Life Center1248 BroadwayRensselaer, NY 12144Ava Lee Courtwright, 72, wife of the late Minister Ronald Courtwright, Sr., Albany. NY earned her wings and ascended peacefully at home on Sunday, June 27, 2021Ava Courtwright was born on December 4, 1949 and was the daughter of the late Samuel Avant and Ethel Sutton. Ava...
Katherine A. Robillard
Jun 27, 2021
Katherine "Kay" (Gorgen) Robillard, 83, of Guilderland, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family Sunday June 27, 2021. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late Frederick and Mary Gorgen and was predeceased by her sisters June and Marcia, and by her husband of over 60 years, Donald Robillard. Her surviving sister, Marie Evans of Albany,...
Linda M. Howe
Jun 27, 2021
ALBANY- Linda (Laware) Howe, age 70, passed away surrounded by family on June 27, 2021. She was born on May 22, 1951 in Mineville, NY, to Nathly (Baker) (Dominy) Laware and George Laware.She was predeceased by her seven siblings: Joseph Dominy, Robert Dominy. Frederick Dominy, Richard Dominy, Doris (Dominy) Gleeson, George Laware II and Wanda (Laware) Stone.Linda moved to Albany,...
James "Highlander" Demontozon
Jun 27, 2021
James "Highlander" Demontozon, 50 passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 27, 2021 at home surrounded by those he loved the most, following a brief illness.He was born May 19, 1971, in Catskill, NY to Skip and Betty (Ettenberger) Demontozon.James graduated from Colonie High School class of 1989 and went on to HVCC earning an associates degree in Criminal Justice. He...
Albert E. Gran
Jun 26, 2021
EAST GREENBUSH – Albert "Al" E. Gran, 81, of Albany, after a brave fight with a rare and aggressive form of cancer, went home to the Lord in his sleep in the early hours on Saturday, June 26, 2021, at Evergreen Commons Rehabilitation and Nursing Center.Born in Worcester, NY on March 2, 1940, Al was the son of the late...
Douglas C. Gallager Sr.
Jun 26, 2021
Altamont- Douglas Gallager Sr., 89, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 26, 2021.Born on January 27, 1932, in Albany, NY. He was the son of the late Gladys and Harold (Ritschel) Gallager. Doug was the loving husband of 59 years to Barbara Blozen Gallager, who predeceased him in 2020.After graduating from Albany High School where he was a football standout,...
John Rising
Jun 25, 2021
SCHENECTADY- John "Butch" Rising, age 76, passed away suddenly on June 25, 2021. Butch was the owner of John's Antiques for over 40 years.He was predeceased by his parents, Vincent and Victoria Rising and his son John Rising Jr. Survived by his wife Diana; daughters: Tammy (Billy) LaTulip and Paula (Tony) Tisdell; son, Terry (Mel) Mesec, Jr.; sisters: Carol Rogers...
Joseph Elliott Gentile
Jun 25, 2021
Saratoga Springs- In loving memory of Joe Gentile...who passed away on Friday, June 25, 2021. Joe was a devoted and loving husband and father. He leaves behind his beloved wife, Sue, of 38 years and their children Alexandra, Zachary, and Elijah; along with his mother Dorothea Gentile; brothers Rob (Debbie) and Doug (Cheryl); sisters Thea (Barry) Smith and Mary (Doug)...
Margaret Cherico
Jun 25, 2021
Latham- Margaret "Peggy" Cherico, 84, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 25, 2021 with her loving daughter by her side. She was the daughter of the late Radley and Estelle Dilbert. Peggy was the devoted wife to Michael T. Cherico. They were married 57 years. Peggy enjoyed spending time with her entire family, most recently with her grandchildren. She enjoyed...
Donald Ladd Moyer
Jun 24, 2021
Donald Ladd Moyer, 76, passed away on Thursday, June 24, 2021, after a courageous battle with complications resulting from cancer treatment. Don was the devoted husband of over 42 years to Susan B. Moyer and they shared a beautiful life together. Don was born in Brooklyn and raised in the Bronx where his father owned a candy store. He attended...
Sandra J. Griesbeck
Jun 24, 2021
Sandra J. Griesbeck, 63, of Schenectady, passed away on June 24, 2021 at St. Peter's Nursing & Rehabilitation. Born in Gloversville, she is the daughter of Ida Snyder and the late Richard Snyder. Sandra loved to travel and camping. She enjoyed making quilts with her mom and she liked to spend time with her friends around the firepit. Sandra is...
Thomas Drexel Davison
Jun 23, 2021
GLENMONT- Thomas Drexel Davison, age 72, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on June 23, 2021.He was born in Fayetteville, NC, the son of the late Francis R. Davison and Geraldine Avery. He was a United States Marine Corps veteran, proudly serving from 1967 to 1973, and earned a B.S. degree in Communications from SUNY New Paltz....
Christine Sherita Merritt
Jun 21, 2021
Christine Sherita Merritt, passed away June 21st. 2021 at age 48. Christine was the daughter of Ronald Carnes, Catherine Jackson and Mary E. Foster born July 17th 1972 in Jamaica Queens, NY. Christine met Derek and have 4 loving children. Giavonne, 27, Keyonna, 25, Brittany, 23, and Derek 21. Giavonne and Keyonna blessed the family with giving her grandchildren, Shaun,...
Cecelia V. Artino
Jun 21, 2021
Cecelia V. Artino, 77, passed away peacefully Monday, June 21, 2021 with her loving family by her side. Cecelia was the daughter of the late Vincent and Laura Soldacki. Cecelia was the devoted wife of Carmen Artino for 55 years. Cecelia was born and grew up in Cleveland, Ohio. In 1963 Cecelia met the love of her life, Carmen. They...
Mary I. Matava
Jun 21, 2021
Mary I. Matava, 93, passed away on Monday, June 21, 2021 in Troy. Mary was born in Cohoes and was the daughter of the late Peter and Jennie Basios. Mary was the devoted wife of over 50 years, to the late John Matava. Mary was a member and a communicant of Holy Trinity Church in Cohoes. Mary enjoyed playing Bocce...
Margaret Isabel Headspeth
Jun 21, 2021
Margaret Isabel Wood Headspeth was born January 9, 1932 in Halifax County, Virginia to Mattie and Alonzo Wood and transitioned into eternity on June 21, 2021 at Albany Medical Center.At an early age she relocated to Albany, NY where she met and married the late James Sonny Headspeth. She was mother to Emmett Ovid Tune, Patricia Headspeth, Portia Headspeth and...
Evangeline Copeland
Jun 20, 2021
We all walk this earth for a short time, when we lose a loved one we are reminded that there are angels watching over us. We now have one more…Evangeline Copeland (lovingly known as Vangie) was a caring daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend. She left this world suddenly on June 20, 2021 at the age of 72....
