James C. Jones Jr.
Nov 9, 2021
Deacon James C. Jones, Jr., 78, returned peacefully to his heavenly home on November 8, 2021. His devotion to his family, church, and community and belief in God sustained him. He was a spiritual shepherd and Community Leader. He was a Christian gentleman with a winning smile and a humble soul. Deacon Jones, the son of Effie Arthur and James...
Lois M. Nopper Slusarz
Nov 9, 2021
VOORHEESVILLE - Lois M. (Sherman) Nopper Slusarz, age 86, formerly of Lakeland, Florida and more recently Voorheesville, NY, passed away on November 9, 2021, at Shaker Place Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Colonie, N.Y. from complications of Alzheimer's. Lois was born Christmas Day 1934 to the late Clara Belle Harris and Leslie Charles Sherman in Albany, N.Y. She recovered from...
Richard G. Lachance Sr.
Nov 9, 2021
Albany- Richard G. LaChance Sr., 85, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Tuesday, November 9, 2021. Born in Albany, he was the son of the late Edward and Anna LaChance. Richard is predeceased by his wife, Marion LaChance.Richard was employed as a steel worker with Albany Steel for many years before his retirement. He enjoyed taking his long walks...
John M. Mcgrath, Jr.
Nov 8, 2021
Schenectady -On Monday, November 8, 2021, a prodigal son went home to stand judgment by his Lord and Savior.Born on October 18, 1937, John M. McGrath, Jr. was the son of the late John M. McGrath, Sr. and Ethel A. (Link) McGrath.John was born in Schenectady, NY and attended Nott Terrace High School. He joined the United States Army in...
Ethel L. Kenfield
Nov 8, 2021
SCHENECTADY – On Monday afternoon, November 8, 2021, Ethel L. Kenfield was welcomed into the presence of her Lord.She was born in Mechanicville on September 13, 1928 a daughter of the late Ross and Ida (Searles) Clough.Ethel was a loving and caring wife and mother to her nine children. She was employed at Coyne Industrial Laundry, Inc. for over twenty...
Andrew J. Kosier
Nov 8, 2021
ALBANY – Andrew J. Kosier, 75, passed away in the early morning hours of Monday, November 8, 2021 at St. Peter's Hospital.He was born in Albany on July 4, 1946 a son of the late Alexander and Stella (Sokol) Kosier. He graduated from Cardinal McKlosky High School in Albany and attended Hudson Valley College, earning a Bachelors Degree in Electrical...
Edwin Wood
Nov 7, 2021
Edwin Wood, 93 of New Salem went to be with the Lord the afternoon of November 7, 2021.He and his wife Lois were married in the New Salem Reformed Church in a double ceremony with her sister Lillian and husband John Duffus (deceased). They celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary this past June.A loving father of son's Jonathan Linden (Kathy), Edwin...
Ernest P. Dietzel
Nov 7, 2021
Colonie- Ernest P. Dietzel, 58, passed away in his sleep at home on Sunday, November 7, 2021, after complications with heart disease. Born in Albany, he was the son of the late Paul and Gwendolyn Dietzel. Ernest worked for thirty years at the NYS Tax and Finance Department in Albany before his retirement. He was a past Chief of the...
Michael L. Myers
Nov 7, 2021
Schenectady- Michael L. Myers, 65, passed away on Sunday, November 7, 2021. Born in Albany he was the son of Bernard and Martha Myers. Mike is survived by his wife of 42 years, Debra Myers.Michael was devoted to his family and his friends. He would go out of his way to help anyone and everyone that he could. Mike would...
Betty E. Natoli
Nov 6, 2021
Mary Elizabeth "Betty" Natoli, 102, of Albany, formerly of Norwich, died on November 6, 2021.Born June 4, 1919 in Otsego County, West Exeter, New York, she was the daughter of Florence Harold and Louise Atwell McLaughlin. Her brothers, George and David McLaughlin of Cazenovia, predeceased her. She married Agatino J. Natoli of Norwich in June 1946. Mr. Natoli predeceased her...
Carole A. Hess
Nov 5, 2021
Hess, Carole A.SUMMERVILLE, S.C. — Carole A. Hess, 75 of Summerville, S.C. passed away on November 5, 2021, at home with her loving family at her side. Carole was born in Peekskill, N.Y. on November 5, 1946, to John W. and Ruth R. (Costello) Schmalz. After graduating from high school, she attended secretarial school in New York City. On November...
Helen K. Livingston
Nov 5, 2021
Albany- Helen K. Livingston, 85, passed away on November 5, 2021 after a brief illness.Helen was born on March 9, 1936 daughter of the late Leslie and Dora Keys.She retired from the phone company after many years of service. She was also employed with the government and in various other capacities throughout the years. Helen was a devoted wife, mother,...
Teresa "Terri" Proskine
Nov 5, 2021
GUILDERLAND - Teresa "Terri" Proskine, 91, beloved wife, grandmother and friend, passed away peacefully at Teresian House on Friday, November 5, 2021. Terri was born in Little Falls, N.Y. and grew up as the youngest of seven children. In 1955, she married the love of her life, Gordon V. Proskine "Gordy Sr." and in 1958 they welcomed their only child,...
Dr. Joseph Ficalora
Nov 5, 2021
Dr. Peter Joseph Ficalora, 83, passed away peacefully on Friday November 5, 2021 with his loving family by his side. He was the son of the late Anthony and Margaret Ficalora. Peter was the devoted husband to Marilyn M. Ficalora, celebrating 60 years of marriage this summer. Peter was joyfully reunited with his eldest child Dr. Anthony Ficalora who passed...
Ronald Anthony Zito
Nov 5, 2021
A long time resident of Schenectady, Ronald Anthony Zito, 85, passed away peacefully on November 5, 2021. He attended Nott Terrace High School and Royal Barber Academy. He served in the U.S. Marines from 1954 to 1957.Ron was predeceased by his parents and is survived by his sister Rosemarie, his brother-in-law Paul Keefe and nephews David and Brian. The family...
Patrick Michael Hawkins Sr.
Nov 4, 2021
Clifton Park- Patrick M. Hawkins Sr. passed on from this world peacefully at the age of 78 on Thursday, November 4, 2021 after a short illness. Born March 17, 1943 to parents Mary E. and Martin J. Hawkins (deceased), he was raised with his sister Sondra in Albany and graduated from Albany High School in 1962. Three years passed after...
Paul F. Sherwin
Nov 4, 2021
Paul F. Sherwin, 63, of Esperance, passed away after a courageous fight at St. Peter's Hospital on November 4, 2021. Born in Malone NY, he is the son of the late Douglas and Rita Sherwin. Paul loved his 11 grandchildren immensely. He was a proud Papa. He was a Harley-Davidson lover, and he and Donna enjoyed a lifetime of riding...
Diane Green
Nov 4, 2021
Albany-Diane Green passed away November 4, 2021 at the age of 86. She was born in Albany to the late Mazzie and Paul Torre. She attended school in Albany. Diane was married to the late Artie Green for 25 years, and together they ran Artie Green's liquor store. Diane was a very capable and astute business woman. After the liquor...
