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Maryann Brace
Jan 24, 2021
LATHAM - Maryann Brace, 73, passed away on Sunday, January 24, 2021 at St. Peter's Hospital. Maryann was born on June 11, 1947 in Albany, daughter of the late Jesse and Mary Brace. She was educated in the Albany School System. She worked for 30 years in the Federal Government agencies, retiring from Albany Military Entrance Processing Stations as Lead...
Deborah M. Shutter
Jan 24, 2021
Altamont - Deborah M. Shutter, 65, passed away Sunday, January 24, 2021 with her loving family by her side. Although the strongest person we know, Deb passed away after a short battle with cancer. Deb was the daughter of the late James F. Boniface, Sr. and Norma M. Drucker. Deb was the devoted wife to Robert W. Shutter, Jr. They...
Loris C. Mosher
Jan 24, 2021
WILLIAMSON, NY - Loris C. Mosher, 90, passed away peacefully on January 24, 2021.Loris had been a resident of Loudonville Assisted Living Residence. Together with her husband, John, they spent their last years at Loudonville Assisted Living where they received the most compassionate and loving care imaginable. The staff and residents at Loudonville welcomed mom and dad and treated them...
Raymond W. Lifite, Sr.
Jan 24, 2021
Raymond W. Lifite Sr., 90, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 24, 2021 at The Community Hospice Inn at St. Peters, with his loving wife by his side. Ray was the son of the late Raymond and Marie (Metz) Lifite. He was the devoted husband, of over 55 years to Donna Lifite. Ray proudly served with the United States Army...
Michelle M. Straker-Ferro
Jan 23, 2021
Michelle M. Straker-Ferro, 49, A Bright Star, A Ray of Sunshine, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 23, 2021. Michelle was born in Kingston, Jamaica, West Indies. She is survived by her loving husband Kenneth, Daughters, Maya and Sydni and her mother Claudia. After graduating from John Adams High School in Queens, NY, her aspiration to be a nurse was...
Stanley A. Polonski Iv
Jan 23, 2021
Watervliet- Stanley A. Polonski IV, 52, passed away after a long courageous battle with cancer on Saturday, January 23, 2021. Born in Queens, NY he was the son of the late Arlene Weaver and Stanley A. Polonski III. Stanley is survived by his loving wife, Tammie (Paul) Polonski. Stanley is also survived by his three children; Stanley A. Polonski V.,...
Retha Lee Dechiaro
Jan 23, 2021
Loudonville- Retha Lee DeChiaro, 88, passed away peacefully Saturday, January 23, 2021 after a long courageous battle with Pancreatic Cancer. Retha was the daughter of the late Raymond and Vallie Heath. Retha was the devoted wife to the late Frank J. DeChiaro. They were married 37 years. Retha enjoyed spending time with her entire family and loved cooking for them....
Lee Roy Williams
Jan 22, 2021
Lee Roy Williams, 65, passed away on Friday, January 22, 2021.Visitation will be held on Friday, February 5, 2021 from 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm. A funeral service will be held at 4:30 pm.Gathering size within our chapels will be based on the most current NYS occupancy requirements. Masks are required and social distancing is to be observed inside and...
Carolyn M. St. Denis
Jan 22, 2021
Troy- Carolyn M. St. Denis, 75, passed away peacefully Friday, January 22, 2021. Carolyn was the daughter of the late Searles and Mary Jaycox and the devoted wife to the late Francis A. St. Denis. They enjoyed 12 happy years of marriage to one another. Carolyn graduated from Mercy High School in Albany, New York, and received her Associates degree...
Howard C. Bennett, Jr.
Jan 22, 2021
Howard C Bennett Jr., 88, of Schenectady, passed away on Friday, January 22, 2021. Howard was born in Albany, the son of the late Howard C. Bennett Sr. and Pauline Elizabeth Bennett, and he grew up in Colonie, NY. He was happily married to Mildred Bennett for 65 Years, who passed away in 2018. He was a graduate of Vincentian...
Debra P. Cox
Jan 22, 2021
Debra P. Cox, 65, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 22, 2021. Debbie graduated from Shaker High School. After graduation she worked for many years at Marine Midland Bank. She retired after several years from Northeast Career Planning.She had a deep love of animals all of her life. She was a caring and loving aunt, amazing sister and daughter. She...
James G. Farrington
Jan 22, 2021
COLONIE--- James G. Farrington, age 78, passed away peacefully on January 22, 2021 at the Teresian House.He was the son of the late Dorothy and Albert Farrington. He was predeceased by his sister Susie, brother Guy and daughter Kelly.Jimmy was the devoted husband of Debbie, the light of his life, with whom he celebrated 48 beautiful years of marriage the...
Rose M. Gabel
Jan 22, 2021
ALBANY- Rose M. Gabel, age 83, passed away on January 22, 2021 at Columbia Memorial Hospital.She was born in Albany, the daughter of the late Leroy and Elizabeth Edick. She was predeceased by her husband Charles H. Gabel in 2007, her son Leroy Gabel in 2016 and a sister Grace.Rose worked at St. Peter's Hospital for many years as a...
Diane Gorman
Jan 22, 2021
COLONIE-Diane Burns-Gorman passed away peacefully on January 22, 2021 at Ellis Hospital due to complications of congestive heart failure.Diane was born on February 4, 1948, the daughter of the late Clarence and Ruth Burns. She is survived by her children: James Gorman, Michael Gorman and Corina Gorman; siblings: John Burns and Elaine Burns-Nelsen; seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren.Relatives and...
Gregory D. Price
Jan 22, 2021
Gregory D. Price, 70, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 22, 2021 at his home with his loving wife by his side. Greg was the son of the late William and Estella (Prattis) Price. He was the devoted husband to Linda M. Slovacek-Price. Greg worked for Schenectady Community Action Program as a human service worker for many years. He enjoyed...
Andrea H. Ashley
Jan 22, 2021
Troy- Andrea Ashley, 56, passed away after a brief illness on Friday, January 22, 2021 with her loving soulmate and sister by her side. Andrea was the daughter of the late Ronald Kearns and Dorothy Jensen. Andrea was the beloved partner to Michael McBride and they have been together for years. After graduating high school, Andrea worked various jobs in...
Robert T. Askins
Jan 21, 2021
Robert Thompson Askins, 65, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 21, 2021 at St. Peters Hospital. Robert was the son of the late Lowell Thompson Askins, Jr. and Margaret Elizabeth Van Dorn. Robert enjoyed music and art, food and wine, hospitality, charitable giving (particularly to children). Robert is survived by his son, Nicolas Ciccantelli. Gathering size, within our chapels will...
Mary T. Stiffen
Jan 21, 2021
Loudonville- Mary T. (Coyle) Stiffen, 79, passed away suddenly on January 21, 2021.Mary was born in Albany, NY to the late Richard E. Coyle Sr. and Katherine (Deere) Coyle. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She cherished spending time with her family and caring for them was her greatest joy. Mary loved shopping, especially buying gifts...
Cheryl A. Wrzochalski, Ed.D.
Jan 21, 2021
COLONIE- Cheryl A. Wrzochalski Ed.D, 76 years old, passed away January 21, 2021 after a brief and courageous battle with cancer.She was born on March 4, 1944 in Utica, NY to Francis and Ruby Breakey. She grew up in Copenhagen, NY. On September 30, 1966 she married John J. Wrzochalski at St. Michael's Church in Cohoes, NY. They resided in...
James A. Lachance
Jan 20, 2021
Albany- James A. LaChance, 67, passed away on January 20, 2021 at home.He was born on June 28, 1953 son of the late Edward and Anna LaChance.Jim was a veteran of the U.S. Army proudly serving his country in the Vietnam War. Jim retired from the Albany Academy after 25 years of service. He loved the outdoors, especially fishing. He...
