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Priscilla M. Nelson
Dec 17, 2020
Rensselaer-Priscilla Bouton Mayhew Nelson, 89, of Franciscan Heights Senior Community, Rensselaer, went home to the Lord on Thursday, December 17, 2020. Born in Williamsville, NY, and lived in various parts of the state while growing up, but called Warsaw her home town, because she spent most of her school years there. When she was 17, her family moved to the...
Daniel J. Kemp
Dec 17, 2020
Daniel J. Kemp, 62, of Albany, passed away suddenly on December 17, 2020. Dan was born on May 17, 1958 in Hornell, NY and was raised in Wellsville, NY. He graduated from Wellsville High School, Corning Community College, and Buffalo State, earning a bachelor's degree in criminal justice. He served as a police officer in Wellsville, a corrections officer at...
Paul R. Keil
Dec 17, 2020
Paul R. Keil. 59, passed away suddenly on December 17, 2020.He was born on June 4, 1961, son of the late Richard and Elizabeth Keil.Paul retired from NYS Office of General Services after 34 years of service. He will be remembered for his kindness and generosity, which will extend to others beyond his passing. He was a devoted husband, father...
Ralph T. Murray
Dec 17, 2020
Latham- Ralph T. Murray, 84, passed away on Wednesday, December 16, 2020 after a long courageous battle with Parkinsons. Born in Union City, NJ he was the son of the late Helen and Francis Murray. Ralph is survived by his wife of 60 years, Carole K. Murray. Ralph was employed with the D&H Railroad for 30 years and then went...
Yvette A. Mitchell
Dec 16, 2020
ALBANY- Yvette A. Mitchell, age 55, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on December 16, 2020.She was born in Kingston, Jamaica, the daughter of Rudolph and Delores McBean. Yvette migrated to United States in 1972 and attended St. Vincent Grade School and St. Casimir's Junior High. She graduated from Albany High School and attended Robert Wesleyan College in Rochester, NY,...
Nancy J. Burbridge
Dec 15, 2020
Ballston Lake- Nancy DiStefano Burbridge, 68, of Fort Myers, Fl passed away on Tuesday, December 15, 2020. She was born October 31, 1952 in Albany, NY. She resided in Ballston Lake, New York for many years with her loving husband of 46 years Douglas Burbridge. She was survived by her 3 sons; David Burbridge, Douglas Burbridge and Matthew Burbridge (Amy),...
William P. Mirabile Jr.
Dec 15, 2020
Latham-William P. Mirabile Jr., 70, passed away with his loving family by his side December 15, after a 9 year battle with leukemia. Born November 3, 1950 in Albany, he is the son of Esther Mirabile-Bustard of Altamont and the late William P. Mirabile Sr.A graduate of HVCC and SUNY Albany, Bill spent 30+ years working for the NYS Dept....
Shirley A. Laprade
Dec 14, 2020
Shirley A. LaPrade, 69, of Schenectady, NY passed away recently after a valiant battle with cancer. Shirley was the daughter of the late William and Emily McGroty. She is predeceased by her sister Sharon McBride. Shirley is survived by her sister, Coleen Fowler, her son, Christopher LaPrade, loving aunt to Dave Barringer, Adam Sheldon, Eli Sheldon, Tim Fowler and Hannah...
John A. Tanski, Jr.
Dec 14, 2020
John A. "Jack" Tanski Jr., 68, level-headed public servantJohn A. "Jack" Tanski Jr., 68, a retired emergency services and health care worker with a reputation for keeping his cool in stressful situations, died on Monday, Dec. 14, at Albany Medical Center after a long illness. He and his wife, Barbara (Alletson) Tanski, were residents of Dalton, Massachusetts.Born Nov. 14, 1952,...
Genevieve F. Lonergan
Dec 14, 2020
ALBANY – Genevieve F. Lonergan, 84, passed away Monday, December 14, 2020 at the Teresian House.She was born in Albany on December 31, 1935 a daughter of the late Bertram and Genevieve (Couchman) Bailey and attended local schools.Genevieve was employed at Teresian House where she worked for 27 years. She loved crafts, going to the casinos and in her earlier...
Steve W. Morse
Dec 13, 2020
Steve W. Morse, 71, from Ghent, NY, passed from this world on December 13, 2020 surrounded by love. Steve loved to talk about his world travels and college days at the University of Wisconsin and Columbia University where he earned advanced degrees. Steve was formerly an active member on the Board of Trustees & President of The Father's Association for...
Ivy L. Vassell
Dec 13, 2020
Albany - Ivy Vassell, mom, grandmother, sister and friend passed away on December 13, 2020 at St. Peter's Hospital.Ivy was born in Jamaica to Neitha and Baszil Vassell. She was the eldest of 13 children. She was blessed with many talents but was renowned for her baking ability.If you know Ivy you knew she was a hard worker, a kind...
David G. Zarelli
Dec 13, 2020
Schenectady- David G. Zarelli, 75, passed away peacefully on December 13, 2020 at Ellis Hospital. He was born on February 17, 1945 son of the late August and Edith (Lackey) Zarelli.Dave was a lifelong Schenectady resident. He retired from The Teresian House after many years of service. He was an avid NASCAR fan. He enjoyed trips to Hampton Beach for...
Kevin C. Halloran
Dec 13, 2020
Melrose -Kevin C. Halloran, a kind man noted for his wit, passed away peacefully, surrounded by music, poetry, chat and familial love on December 13, 2020.Born in Cohoes to Georgiana Cole Halloran and Francis D. Halloran on July 19, 1934, he attended Vincentian and Siena, and served in the U.S. Navy. He was a beloved English teacher at Hoosic Valley...
Leslie Eric Plaine
Dec 13, 2020
Leslie Eric Plaine- Leslie Eric Plaine, 65, passed away while under hospice care on Sunday, December 13, 2020. Born in Schenectady on July 6, 1955 he was the son of Louis Plaine and the late Barbara Plaine. Leslie was a businessman who was the owner of Plaine & Son Bike & Ski Shop and three additional bike and ski shops...
Jered A. O'Dell
Dec 13, 2020
Grafton- Jered A. O'Dell, 90, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, December 13, 2020. Born in Grafton, he was the son of the late Eudella and William O'Dell Sr. Jered is survived by his wife of 63 years, Mary Catherine O'Dell. Jered was a proud United States Army Veteran serving during 1952-1954 in Las Cruces, New Mexico working with...
Charles H. Stahl
Dec 12, 2020
Slingerlands-Charles H. Stahl, 82, died Saturday, December 12, 2020 at Albany Medical Center. He is survived by his brother, Bernie (Ruth) Stahl and sister-in-law, Nancy Stahl; he was predeceased by his brother, George E. Stahl. A gifted artist and kindred spirit to many animals, he lived in Westmere his entire life. Burial will be private at the convenience of the...
James S. Masters
Dec 12, 2020
ALBANY- James "Jim" S. Masters, 92, died Saturday, December 12, 2020 at Hudson Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Home.Born and raised in Kansas City, MO, he was the son of the late Sterling and Margery Masters and brother of Martha Jean Younger (James) of Grand Junction, CO. Jim served in the Air Force and lived in Alaska, earned his Ph.D. in...
John G. Contakos
Dec 12, 2020
John G. Contakos of Rotterdam passed away peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, December 12, 2020.John graduated from Mohanosen High School. He enjoyed snowmobiling, motorcycles, fast cars and most of all his daughters. He was also close to his brothers.John is survived by his loving mother, Katina Kounoupis Contakos; his daughters, Katina and Adrianna Contakos; his two brothers, George (Christine)...
Claire Morrison
Dec 12, 2020
Enveloped in the love of her family, Claire Falco Borelli Morrison, 96 years young, peacefully departed this life on December 12, 2020.Claire was born on August 2, 1924 in Staten Island, NY, the daughter of Peter Paul Falco and Anna Maria Louisa Bundow. She graduated as salutatorian of her class at New Dorp High School. Though raised and educated in...
