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George A. Hollenbeck

George A. Hollenbeck

Dec 27, 2020

SCHENECTADY ~ George Arthur Hollenbeck, 77, devoted life partner of Kathleen Smith (Meury), passed away at his Rotterdam home surrounded by his loving family after a heroic battle with cancer. George was born on January 20, 1943 to the late Alma "Marilyn" Lyon (Hollenbeck) Campbell and PFC James M. Hollenbeck. He is predeceased by his sister, Sandra Waddell. He attended...

Adelaide M. Maiello

Adelaide M. Maiello

Dec 27, 2020

Latham- Adelaide M. Maiello, 100, passed away peacefully after a brief illness on Sunday, December 27, 2020, with her loving children by her side. She was the daughter of Francesco and Angeline (Caputo) San Felice. Adelaide was born and raised in Saratoga Springs, NY and graduated from Saratoga Springs High School, class of 1938. She worked as a seamstress for...

Audrey A. Henges

Audrey A. Henges

Dec 26, 2020

Audrey was 72 years young and she was one of the strongest woman that you will ever meet. She lost her battle on December 26th- suddenly and peacefully. She was a New Year's Baby, born on January 1, 1948 in Schenectady, New York. She came from a large family her parents were Jacob Jacobs and Lillian Calkins. She had three...

John Henry Lipscomb

John Henry Lipscomb

Dec 26, 2020

Albany- John Henry Lipscomb, 82, passed away peacefully on December 26, 2020 in Schenectady, New York. The son of the late Eric Lipscomb and Vinel Motley Lipscomb and the husband of the late Doreen Kathrine Morgan, John was born on August 28, 1938 in Coeymans, New York. John is survived by his daughter, Tracey Cobbs, his sons John B. Lipscomb...

Shawn W. Meher

Shawn W. Meher

Dec 26, 2020

Gloversville – Shawn W. Meher passed away December 26, 2020. He was 51 years old. The only son of Daniel W. Meher and the late Suzanne Mary Hughes Meher, Shawn was born on December 20, 1969, in Albany, NY. Shawn graduated from Albany High School and went on to Hudson Valley Community College to earn his degree in Electrical Construction...

Barbara R. Lucas

Barbara R. Lucas

Dec 26, 2020

(Latham-NY)- Barbara R. Lucas, age 84, passed away at St. Peter's Hospital on December 26, 2020. Barbara, the daughter of the late Melvin A. Reynolds, Jr. and Grace Reid Reynolds , was born February 21, 1936 in Cortland, NY and grew up in Elmira. Barbara is predeceased by her loving husband Major Robert H. Lucas.She was a graduate of Elmira...

William C. Parks

William C. Parks

Dec 25, 2020

ALBANY - William C. Parks (Bill) passed away peacefully on Dec. 25th, 2020 in his hometown of Albany, NY after a period of declining health. "Parksy" as he was known to his friends and family, was born on November 19, 1943 in Albany to Charles and Margaret, he was the youngest of three siblings. Bill is survived by his son...

Barbara S. Gallager

Barbara S. Gallager

Dec 25, 2020

ALTAMONT—Barbara S. Gallager, age 81, passed away surrounded by her loving family on December 25, 2020.Born in Newark, NJ, Barbara was the daughter of the late Anthony and Blanche Blozen.Barbara was the founder and sole owner of Barbara's School of the Dance from 1975-2017. Barbara's love for dance began at the age of three when she took her first dance...

James B. Kelly

James B. Kelly

Dec 25, 2020

COHOES – James B. Kelly, 91, passed away on December 25, 2020 after a period of declining health.He was born in Cohoes where he lived most of his life to the late Edward and Helen (England) Kelly.Jim was a construction worker for many years until his retirement. He was an avid fan of the Mets and the Giants.He was predeceased...

Eleanor T. Poskanzer

Eleanor T. Poskanzer

Dec 25, 2020

ALBANY, NY – Eleanor Turner Poskanzer, 72, passed away peacefully at her home on December 25th with family close by. Born January 4, 1948, to Elizabeth and Howard Turner, Eleanor (Ellie) graduated from Colonie Central High School and then Hudson Valley Community College with a degree in Nursing. She served as a R.N. at Albany's Stratton V.A. Medical Center and...

Sandra L. Frisbee

Sandra L. Frisbee

Dec 25, 2020

Sandra (Harnish) Frisbee, 71, of Albany, passed away early Christmas morning at Community Hospice Inn at St. Peters Hospital.She was born on July 7, 1949 in Albany, the daughter of the late William and Hazel (Zeh) Skilling.She attended Shaker High School, then was employed by New York State Department of Labor and the New York State Lottery, until her retirement....

Nancy Lee Smith

Nancy Lee Smith

Dec 25, 2020

Albany- Nancy Lee Smith (Hood), 72, passed away peacefully Friday, December 25, 2020. Nancy was the daughter of the late Russell and Dorothy Hood.Nancy was a proud member of the Colonie Seniors, The Red Hats, Singles Outreach Services, the Zaloga Post, and the Transplant Support Group at Albany Medical Center. Nancy enjoyed going to Museums to learn about history. She...

Mark T. Colitsas

Mark T. Colitsas

Dec 24, 2020

Mark T. Colitsas passed away on December 23, peacefully in his sleep, at the age of 62, in his hometown of Clarksville NY. His battle with medical issues in recent years showed his courage in facing life challenges with a smile. He was born to John T. And Patricia A. Colitsas on December 4, 1958. He graduated Bethlehem Central School...

Joan Bernadette Calabro

Joan Bernadette Calabro

Dec 24, 2020

Saratoga Springs - Joan Bernadette Calabro, 80, passed away peacefully Thursday, December 24, 2020 at Wesley Health Care Center due to complications of Covid-19 and Parkinson's Disease. Joan was the daughter of the late Thomas and Angeline Santandrea. Joan was the devoted wife to Dominick Joseph Calabro. They were married 60 years. Joan was born in Troy, New York and...

Velma A. Mccargo

Velma A. Mccargo

Dec 23, 2020

Velma A. McCargo passed away unexpectedly on December 23, 2020. She was born in Albany, New York on December 12, 1950 to the late James and Emma McCargo. She is survived by her daughter, Kyla McCargo (Malik Miller) and her beloved grandchildren: Kal-el and Kamaya (Emma) Miller. She is also survived by her brother, Daniel McCargo of Albany, New York,...

Angelo M. Gaudio

Angelo M. Gaudio

Dec 23, 2020

COLONIE – Angelo M. Gaudio, 54, of Colonie passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday December 23, 2020 at Albany Medical Center.He was born in Albany a son of Peter Gaudio, Sr. and the late Luigia (Gaetano) Gaudio. He attended local schools and graduated from Colonie High School Class of 1984.Angelo did auto body repair and worked for several auto body shops...

Ann P. Mann

Ann P. Mann

Dec 23, 2020

TROY – Ann P. Mann, 97, of Troy passed away on Wednesday morning, December 23, 2020 at Van Rensselaer Manor in Troy following a period of declining health.She was born in London England on September 19, 1923 a daughter to the late John Henry and Nester Matthews.Ann joined her country's cause as a gunner during World War II in the...

Ruth J. Dixon

Ruth J. Dixon

Dec 22, 2020

Ruth Janet Dixon, 69, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at St. Peters Hospital. Ruth was the daughter of the late William and Elsa (Mauthe) Dixon. Ruth was a member and a communicant of Christ The King Church. She enjoyed spending time with her family. Ruth is survived by her sisters, Maria (Wallace) Diehl, Patricia (William) Brockley, Elizabeth...

Peter Berghela

Peter Berghela

Dec 22, 2020

ALBANY - Peter Berghela, 58 of Albany entered into eternal rest on Monday, December 21, 2020 unexpectedly. Peter was born and lived in Albany all his life. He graduated from Albany High School and went on to study at SUNY at Albany and earned a degree in Sociology which he used to work with the physically and intellectually disabled for...

Susan M. Dzintars

Susan M. Dzintars

Dec 22, 2020

Capital Region - Susan M. Dzintars (aka Sayako Matsushita), 88, passed away Tuesday, December 22, 2020 with her loving family by her side. Susan was the devoted wife to the late Victor R. Dzintars. Susan enjoyed traveling to Japan and Hawaii. She also loved sewing, making her own clothing and clothing for her children when they were younger. Susan also...

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