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Benjamin J. Pompei
Jul 19, 2020
NISKAYUNA – Benjamin J. Pompei, 84, formerly of New York City, passed away at the home of his daughter, Donna. "BJ" as he was known, was born in Bronx, New York on June 24, 1936, a son of the late Benjamin and Emma (Ahlf) Pompei.BJ proudly served during the Korean War in the United States Army. Following his time in...
Nancy Zinnershine
Jul 18, 2020
Nancy Zinnershine, 79, of Colonie, passed away peacefully on July 18. Born March 11, 1941 in Liberty NY, she grew up in her parents boarding house, the late Russell and Kathleen Hill. She graduated from Liberty High School in 1959 before going on to Albany Business College. Nancy worked for New York Telephone/AT&T for many years, which took her on...
Zachary Adam Rifenburgh
Jul 18, 2020
Pittstown~Zachary Adam Rifenburgh, 31, left the world suddenly, leaving behind his legacy on Saturday, July 18, 2020. Zachary was born on February 19, 1989, to Mark and Carol (Scully) Rifenburgh at Samaritan Hospital in Troy. He was raised in Pittstown his entire life, where his love of the outdoors and riding dirt bikes eventually grew into his love of riding...
Dorothy C. Hahn
Jul 18, 2020
COLONIE - Dorothy C. Hahn, 85, passed away on Saturday, July 18, 2020 at St. Peter's Hospice Inn.Dorothy was born on September 25, 1934 in Carbondale, Pennsylvania to the late James and Elizabeth (Dirhlam) Colleran. She was a teacher's aide for the South Colonie School District for many years before retiring. Prior to that she had worked for the FBI....
Francis C. Rafun
Jul 18, 2020
TROY- Francis C. Rafun, 71, passed away on July 18, 2020 at his home.Francis was a life long resident of Troy, NY and retired from General Electric. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Carole A. Rafun; children, Michael Rafun (Robin), Caryn Lasher (Donald); grandchildren, Christina Marie, Jonathan Donald; his siblings, Larry Rafun (Phyllis), Rose Reep (Doug), Carl...
James J. Almy, Sr.
Jul 17, 2020
GUILDERLAND - James J. Almy Sr., 87, passed away on Friday, July 17, 2020 at St. Peter's Hospice Inn. James was born on July 12, 1933 in Selkirk and was the son of the late Albert F. and Catherine L. (VanDenburgh) Almy. James went to work for the New York Central Railroad in 1948. In 1953, he was drafted to...
Stanley Clifford Kocsis
Jul 17, 2020
Stanley C. Kocsis, 88, passed away on Friday, July 17, 2020. He was born in Clintontown, N.J. born to the late John Kocsis & Hendrina Kocsis. Stanley is survived by his beloved wife of 67 years, Anna (Luck) Kocsis. He is survived by John, Louida (Kocsis) Johnson, Arthur and Roland. He was predeceased by two sisters Mildred, Ruth (Kocsis) Allen...
Wayne Jude Hildreth
Jul 17, 2020
COHOES - Wayne Hildreth, 68, passed away on Friday, July 17, 2020 at his home in Cohoes, NY. Born in Albany NY, he was the son of the late John "Jack" Hildreth and the late Mary (Bowers) Hildreth.He was raised in East Greenbush and attended East Greenbush schools. Wayne served in the US Army from 1971 to 1973. He was...
Yvonne Workman
Jul 16, 2020
Yvonne Workman "Sweety", daughter of the late Ruby B. Outing and Robert H. Outing was born April 8, 1945 in Camden, South Carolina. She unexpectedly passed away on July 16, 2020 from Coronavirus. Yvonne attended Camden High School and worked for Kershaw County Hospital for 42 years before retirement. She devoted her life to her family and found great joy...
Lorraine C. Carroll
Jul 15, 2020
LORRAINE C. (STARKS) CARROLL ALBANY ---- A beautiful, caring soul, was able to finally walk home after dying peacefully of natural causes, following a decade-long struggle with a spinal cord disability. Lorraine C. Carroll, known as "mom" to far more than just her own children, quietly passed away Wednesday, July 15, 2020, while resting at Baptist Health Rehabilitation Center in...
James E. Blair, Sr.
Jul 15, 2020
James E. Blair, Sr, 73 passed away July 15, 2020, with his loving family by his side. James was the son of the late James P. Blair and the late Gladys Blair-Muller. James was the devoted husband to his bride and love of his life, Domenica Patricia Blair. They were happily married for 52 years.James, aka, "Koja" was a proud...
Alberico Conte
Jul 15, 2020
Alberico "Ralph" Conte, 84, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 15, 2020 at his home with his loving family by his side. He was the son of the late Tommaso and Filomena Conte. Ralph was the devoted husband to Anna (Russo) Conte for over 53 years. They came to the United States from Italy shortly after marrying and built a...
Herbert Anthony Alston
Jul 14, 2020
LATHAM - Herbert Anthony Alston, 80, passed away after a brief illness on Tuesday, July 14, 2020 at the Stratton VA Medical Center with his loving wife by his side. Herbert was the son of the late Howard and Mae Frances (Hartwich) Alston. He was educated in the Albany school system. He was employed for 38 years at General Electric...
Roland Schneider
Jul 14, 2020
Roland Schneider, 80, passed away after an arduous battle with cancer on Tuesday, July 14, 2020 with his loving family by his side. Roland was the loving husband to Linda Schneider. They were married 44 years. Roland was born in St. Gallen, Switzerland to the late Carmen Rankin.Roland served in the United States Navy from 1960 to 1964. After his...
Victor J. Rainville
Jul 13, 2020
Colonie- Victor J. Rainville passed away peacefully on July 13, 2020 in his home in the presence of his loving family. He was the son of Victor Rainville and Edna Rainville House and stepson of Vrooman House.He graduated from LaSalle Institute in 1957 where he had loved playing the trombone with the school band. Following that, he served in the...
Robert L Wilkins
Jul 13, 2020
Loudonville- Robert L. Wilkins, 56, ever strong and brave, passed away Monday, July 13, 2020 with his loving family by his side. Robert was the son of Albert and Ursula White. Robert was the devoted husband of 34 years to Edna Coyne Wilkins. Bob was born in Bitburg, Germany. He was a decorated US Army Veteran, graduate of HVCC and...
Alson P. Hunter
Jul 13, 2020
Alson Perry Hunter, 93, passed away very peacefully Sunday, July 12, 2020 at home surrounded by his wife and loving family. We wish with all of our hearts that we could celebrate Al in the traditional honor he deserves. Our hearts ache because of the covid-19 limitations that we cannot. Our choice would be to have each and everyone who...
Larry E. Auman
Jul 12, 2020
Larry E. Auman, of Catskill, NY, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Sunday, July 12, 2020 at the age of 66. Larry was born on December 16, 1953 in Muncy, PA to George and Alice Auman. On December 22, 1984 he married his wife, Sandra. Larry loved anything with an engine. He was passionate about his Harley Davidson...
Michael J. Hurley
Jul 12, 2020
Michael J. "Micky" Hurley, passed away on July 12, 2020. The love of his life, Cathleen G. Heeney, predeceased him on August 8, 2008. They shared over 40 years of life and love together. Micky continued to honor her until the day he joined her.Born in South Boston, MA, Micky was the son of the late Agnes (Crowley) and Michael...
Colin D. Noxon
Jul 12, 2020
Schenectady~Colin D. Noxon, 66, of Schenectady, passed away after a brief illness on Sunday, July 12, 2020 at Ellis Hospital.Born in Albany on July 18, 1953, Colin was the son of the late Oliff and Veronica (Karabin) Noxon. Colin was a life long resident of Schenectady and graduated from Mohonasen High School, class of 1971. Colin is survived by his...
