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Thelma Richardson

Thelma Richardson

Nov 6, 2024

Albany, New York- Thelma Richardson, 85, passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2024. She was born on September 22, 1939, in Dry Branch, Georgia. When she was a child she moved to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania where she attended public school. Eventually she moved to Albany, New York and worked in various nursing homes in Albany County until she retired. 

Thelma was married...

Ricardo Stack

Ricardo Stack

Nov 6, 2024

Ricardo Stack, age 72, of Guilderland, NY, passed away peacefully at home on November 6, 2024, while napping—just as he had always wanted. Born on October 29, 1952, in Charleroi, PA, Ricardo was the only son of Stanley and Laura Stack. 

Ricardo graduated from Mon Valley Catholic High School and earned a degree in Mechanical Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University. He...

Robert Edmond Gorman

Robert Edmond Gorman

Nov 6, 2024

Robert Edmond Gorman, 93, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at Van Rensselaer Manor with his loving family by his side. 

Bob was the son of the late David and Theresa Gorman. 

Bob proudly served with the United States Marine Corps. and the United States Navy. 

He retired from the Menands School District. 

In addition to his parents he was predeceased by...

Calvin E. Stafford

Calvin E. Stafford

2024

Calvin E. Stafford, 89, passed away on Tuesday, November 5, 2024. He was born on July 23, 1935 to Earl and Harriot Stafford.

Cal was married to his lovely wife, Fran for 50 years. They had 2 sons, Greg and Kurt.

Cal served 4 years in the U.S Air Force. He enjoyed boat rides at Lake George, traveling and spending time with...

Timothy A. Creech

Timothy A. Creech

2024

Amsterdam - Timothy Creech, 55, passed away on Monday, November 5, 2024. He was born on July 27, 1969, at St. Mary's Hospital in Brooklyn, New York to Delores Rowlett (Creech) and James Houston. He attended public school in Brooklyn, New York and studied Automotive Trade Technology in High School. Over the years he did various jobs, including project supervisor...

Peggy A. Jolicoeur

Peggy A. Jolicoeur

2024

Peggy A. Jolicoeur aged 64 passed away suddenly after a long illness on November 5, 2024. 

She was born on June 22, 1960 and raised in Watervliet NY. She attended Watervliet Jr.-Sr High School, SUNY Cobleskill and HVCC. She was employed for many years as a children's day care provider through Catholic Charities. 

She is reunited with her late father, Metro Warrenchak,...

Don T. Colon

Don T. Colon

2024

BALLSTON SPA- Donald T. Colon, age 66, passed away on November 4, 2024.

He was born in Schenectady, the son of the late Louis and Rita Colon. He was also predeceased by his daughter, Robyn Colon and niece, Michele Renee.

Donald served as a Sonar Technician in the US Navy for 4 years. He was a Genius! 

Donald loved the band Pink Floyd,...

Raymond David La Belle

Raymond David La Belle

Nov 4, 2024

Watervliet- La Belle, Raymond David, lovingly known to family and friends as “David or Davey and Uncle Dave”, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly at home on Monday, November 4, 2024. David was born in Troy, New York on April 7, 1953. He was the first-born son of the late Raymond C. La Belle and Ruth C. (Jalet) La Belle. 

At the...

Donna M. Cushine

Donna M. Cushine

2024

Donna M. Cushine (Wollschlager), 75, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, November 4th, 2024 at the home she shared with her family. The daughter of the late Arthur and Mabel (Bently) Wollschlager, Donna was born on September 11th, 1949 in Albany, NY.Donna was raised in Schodack Landing, NY, later relocating to Pottstown, PA with her husband, Edward Cushine. Donna worked at...

Mary T. Marx

Mary T. Marx

Nov 4, 2024

Mary T. Marx, 78, passed away peacefully on November 4, 2024.

Born on July 19, 1946, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Myrtle DeVarnne. She was also predeceased by her husband James Marx Sr; Brothers John, Carl, Joseph, and Raymond Jr. Sisters; Faith and Sara.

While raising five children, Mary helped her husband run several businesses to include, Jim’s...

Patricia Gaul

Patricia Gaul

Nov 3, 2024

Patricia T. Gaul, 80, passed away peacefully on November 3, 2024. 

She was born on January 15, 1944, daughter of the late Charles and Harriet Tommell. 

Patricia grew up on a farm in Clarksville, NY and was a kind and gentle soul. She had a passion for reading and writing, enjoyed horses, and loved the outdoors. She and her husband started Village...

Joaquin Colon

Joaquin Colon

2024

Rensselaer - Joaquin Colon, aged 75, passed away on November 3, 2024, just 6 days short of his 76th birthday at Albany Medical Center in Albany. 

Joaquin was born in New York City son of the late Joaquin and Lydia Colon, and predeceased by his first-born son Ace Colon. He is survived by his dedicated wife Elisa Soto-Colon, sons, Tony, Omar,...

Richard Allen Gareau

Richard Allen Gareau

Nov 2, 2024

March 1, 1947 – November 2, 2024

Richard Gareau, beloved father, brother, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on November 2, 2024, at the age of 77. Born to Alice and Alfred Gareau, Richard was a lifelong resident of Albany, graduating from Cardinal McCloskey High School and Albany Business College. Richard proudly served in the United States Air Force and had...

George Whitton

George Whitton

Nov 2, 2024

CLIFTON PARK - George Whitton, 64, of Clifton Park, passed peacefully at home on Saturday, November 2, 2024He was the beloved companion of Janet M Doody.George enjoyed fishing, camping and target practice. He took great pride in his current groundskeeping role and he loved the outdoors

A celebration of George's life will be held on Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 11:00...

Carmela Grasso

Carmela Grasso

Nov 2, 2024

SCHENECTADY- Carmela ”Carm” Grasso, 83, passed away peacefully on November 2, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Schenectady, New York on June 10, 1941, a daughter of the late Joseph and Rosalie DePasquale.

 Carm was a graduate of Mont Pleasant High School, Schenectady NY, and was employed as a key punch operator for the NYS Dept. of Tax &...

Michaelyn "Mickey" Gourlay-Doyle

Michaelyn "Mickey" Gourlay-Doyle

Nov 2, 2024

NASSAU - Michaelyn Gourlay-Doyle, age 81, known as “Mickey” by all, passed away peacefully at home on November 2, 2024 surrounded by her loving family.

She was pre-deceased by her parents, Harper L. Howard and Agnes Horning Howard and her loving husbands Robert Gourlay who passed in 1982 and John Doyle who passed in 2005.

She is survived by her sons Robert...

Margaret M. Kinlan

Margaret M. Kinlan

2024

Margaret Kinlan, formerly of Yonkers, NY, passed away on November 2, 2024. 

She graduated from Sacred Heart High School before earning her Bachelor Degree in nursing from Villanova University. As a nurse, Margaret worked in many different healthcare settings, including a time when she worked at the United Nations in New York City. Margaret was especially caring and attentive to the...

Virginia W. Preston

Virginia W. Preston

2024

Virginia W. Preston of Loudonville, NY, passed away on November 2, 2024. 

Born on July 23, 1929 in Oneonta to Fred and Hilda (Diamond) White of Cooperstown, NY. She was raised by her parents and foster parents Bob and Bernice Pickens of Cooperstown. She graduated from Cooperstown Central Schools in 1947 and Sage junior College of Albany in 1985.

Virginia joined the...

Deborah Robertson

Deborah Robertson

Nov 1, 2024

It is with great sadness we announce the unexpected passing of our Mother and Step-Mother, Deborah Jean Robertson on All Saints Day, November 1, 2024. Deborah was born in Albany, NY to the late Francis and Jean Borter on August 23, 1954. She was a 1972 Colonie Central High School graduate and lived most of her life in Colonie.Deb spent most...

James D. Taggart

James D. Taggart

Nov 1, 2024

James D. Taggart, 93, husband of Hilde (Betty) Taggart, passed away on Friday, November 1, 2024.

Jim grew up in Brooklyn, where he attended Brooklyn Tech before enlisting in the US Airforce; he was stationed in Germany, where he met and married Betty. Jim and Betty were long standing members of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Clifton Park. He retired...

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