Mary Brunot
Sep 15, 2021
Slingerlands- Mary M. Brunot, 88, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 15, 2021. Born in Oswego, NY she was the daughter of the late Albert E. Brunot and Mary Elizabeth (Dalton) Brunot.Mary was a graduate of Oswego High School where she was valedictorian. She then went on to graduate from Cornell University majoring in math. Following graduation, Mary worked for...
Meryl S. Ruckterstuhl
Sep 15, 2021
SLINGERLANDS- Meryl S. Ruckterstuhl, 85, passed away peacefully on September 15, 2021.She was born June 12, 1936 daughter of the late Milton and Mabel Swanson.Meryl was a graduate of Russell Sage College with both her Bachelor's and Master's Degrees. She worked as a costume designer at Russell Sage College and owned her own costume design business, Designer Creations. She loved...
Edward R. Pierce
Sep 15, 2021
COLONIE- Edward R. Pierce, age 88, passed away peacefully on September 15, 2021 in the comfort of his home. He was born in Albany, raised in Rensselaer, and spent his later years in Colonie. He was a proud Air Force veteran, serving during the Korean War. Edward retired from CDTA as a Bus Driver. He enjoyed old time cowboy movies,...
Muriel J. Pascoe
Sep 14, 2021
Muriel Pascoe, 94, of Scotia, passed away on September 14, 2021 at Glendale Nursing Home. She was born on January 30, 1927 to Charles and Lillian (Wickstead) Pascoe in Montreal. Muriel enjoyed painting, especially watercolors. She loved to canoe at Indian lake and take walks in the park. She was an avid tennis player. She is survived by her son's,...
Nicholas J. Youmans
Sep 14, 2021
Glenville-Nicholas J. Youmans, a lifelong resident of the Capital Region who most recently lived in Glenville, passed away after a sudden illness on Sept. 14, 2021. He was 52 years old. Nick worked as a software engineer in the East Greenbush office of Datto Inc., formerly known as Autotask Inc. He was a 1986 graduate of Albany High School and...
Marcia A. Knowlson
Sep 14, 2021
Marcia A. Knowlson, 84, passed away on Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at home with her loving family by her side. Marcia was the daughter of the late Garrett, Jr. and Frances (Dooley) Geurtze and sister to the late Garrett Geurtze III. Marcia graduated from Bethlehem High School and then continued her education with Vermont Junior College. Marcia worked for the...
Kenneth G. Mostert
Sep 13, 2021
Kenneth G. Mostert, 53, passed away on Monday, September 13, 2021. Ken was the son of Gary Mostert and Elinor (Keith) Mostert. He graduated from Shaker High School in 1986 and has diplomas from Paul Smith College, University South Carolina, Siena College and his Master from SUNY Albany. His last employment was with the Troy City School District. Ken loved...
Michael Scott Cornell
Sep 13, 2021
Michael S. Cornell, 65, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 13th, 2021, surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with cancer. Michael was born on June 10th, 1956, son to the late Charles Ray II and Lorraine Cornell of Albany. He was a lifelong resident of Colonie, graduated from Colonie Central High School, and received his Associates Degree...
Robert M. Coleman
Sep 12, 2021
ALBANY- Robert "Bob" M. Coleman, age 87, passed away suddenly on September 12, 2021. He was born in Watervliet, the son of the late Basil and Mildred Coleman. He was predeceased by his wife, Betty Coleman and brother, Gerald Coleman. Robert was Honorably Discharged from the Air Force. He rose through the ranks of the Albany Police Department starting as...
Veronica T. Goitz
Sep 12, 2021
Albany- Veronica T. Goitz, 96, joined her beloved husband, John in heaven on Sunday, September 12, 2021. Born in Albany she was the daughter of the late Stanley Wagner and Victoria Jablonowski. Veronica loved her word searches, praying her rosary, feeding the birds and spending time at a casino. Veronica had a big heart and loved animals and children. She...
Maureen M. Roy
Sep 12, 2021
Latham- Maureen M. (Small) Roy, 78, passed away, Sunday, September 12, 2021. Born in Schenectady she was the daughter of the late John and Mary Small.She is survived by her loving husband of 31 years, Adalbert "Al" Roy. Maureen worked as a secretary at St. Luke's Church in Schenectady and then became an Administrative Assistant at Otis Elevator in Albany...
Minerva J. Higginson
Sep 11, 2021
Minerva J. Higginson, 93, passed away on September 11, 2021 at Samaritan Hospital. Most recently she had been residing at The Eddy Heritage House in Troy. She was born in Osceola Mills, PA. She moved to the Albany area as a young child, leaving behind many aunts, uncles and cousins in the Altoona region, whom she would often travel back...
Lula Brooker
Sep 11, 2021
Schenectady- Lula Brooker , 104, passed away Saturday, September 11, 2021 at the Schenectady Center. Lula was the daughter of the late George and Bertha Nelson. Lula was the devoted wife to the late James Brooker. Lula will be remembered for her spirited personality. She showed kindness and compassion to her family and raised several of her nieces and nephews....
Todd L. Putnam
Sep 10, 2021
Todd L. Putnam, 52 passed away peacefully on Friday, September 10, 2021 with his loving family by his side. Todd was the son of Carol Markowitz and the late Charles Putnam. Todd was the loving companion to Melissa Schulz for 19 years, father to his beloved children Sydney and Ryan, and his cherished dog Bailey.Todd was an amazing father, partner,...
Bruce D. Smiroldo
Sep 10, 2021
Bruce D. Smiroldo passed away on Friday, September 10, 2021.Bruce was predeceased by his father, Charles A. Smiroldo and his wife, Noreen Olander Smiroldo; mother, MaryAnn Smiroldo Warner, stepfather, Douglas Warner and nephew, Louis Grieco.He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Hedden Smiroldo of Cohoes; brother, Charles A. Smiroldo, Jr. (wife, Dr. Mary Lassiter Smiroldo) of Corrales, NM; sisters-in-law, Bonny...
Helen M. Sautter
Sep 10, 2021
Helen M. SautterHelen M. Sautter, 91, passed away Friday, September 10, 2021 with her loving family by her side. Helen was the daughter of the late Lawrence and Mary Pawikowski. Helen was the beloved wife of the late George E. Sautter, they were married for 67 years. Helen was born in Schenectady, NY and graduated from Mont Pleasant High School...
William Rafferty
Sep 10, 2021
Albany- William J. Rafferty "Iggy", 90, passed away on Friday, September 10, 2021. Born in Albany he was the son of the late Thomas and Mary Rafferty. He is predeceased by his wife Virginia "Red" Rafferty. Iggy is survived by his children; Suzanne Tice (Leslie), Joanne Rafferty (Rick), Christine Guizard (Paul) and Patrick Rafferty (Heather). He will also be missed...
Britney L. Lomio
Sep 9, 2021
A beloved daughter, granddaughter, sister, niece, cousin and friend, Britney L. Lomio left this world unexpectedly on September 9th 2021 at the age of 27.She is survived by her parents Roberta and Vincent Princiotto of Voorheesville, NY. Her sisters Ashley E. Mohidat of Clifton Park, NY and Erica N. Lomio of Catskill, NY. Her beloved little brother and best friend...
Philip P. Jordan
Sep 9, 2021
Watervliet- Philip P. Jordan , 73, passed away peacefully Thursday, September 9, 2021 with his loving family by his side. Philip was the son of the late Arthur and Anita Jordan. Philip was the he devoted husband to Lydia Jordan and a loving father to his children. Phil honorably served in the United State Army in Vietnam. He was and...
Carol L. Talarico
Sep 9, 2021
Carol L. Talarico, 88, passed away peacefully on September 9th, 2021 at The Schenectady Center. She was the daughter of the late John W. and Caroline (Wimbury) Duncan. Carol is survived by her daughters Suzanne (Gregory) Rucinski and Karen (Tom) Culligan, Grandson Tony Culligan and dear friends Donna Garman, Kim Dergosits and Nanci Brown.Carol was predeceased by her sister and...
