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...
Richard J. Willigan
Jan 20, 2021
Latham- Richard J. Willigan, 81, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 20, 2021 with his loving family by his side. Richard was the son of the late Edward and Daisy Willigan. Richard was the devoted husband to Virginia F. Willigan. They were married 56 years. Richard was in the ROTC program at Siena College where he received his Bachelor of...
Jenny Granthon-Benvenuto
Jan 19, 2021
Jenny Granthon-Benvenuto was born April 27, 1961 in Manhattan NY and passed away on January 19, 2021 in Troy, NY with her family by her side. Jenny is survived by her husband Gino Benvenuto and their four children, Amanda Hastings (son-in-law Eric Hastings), Lucie Benvenuto, Gina Lorenzo (son-in-law Timothy Lorenzo), and Angelo Benvenuto; her sister, Gwen Riley, née Granthon, (brother-in-law...
Shirley A. Gibson
Jan 19, 2021
Mechanicville- Shirley A. Gibson, 85, most recently of Mechanicville, NY passed away on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 after a long illness. Born in Troy and raised in Cohoes she was the daughter of the late Marion Hannigan and William Evans. Shirley graduated from Cazenovia College in 1955 and worked for Verizon as well as in retail for many years, most...
Milton C. Chiboucas
Jan 19, 2021
Albany- Milton C. Chiboucas "Chick", 103, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 19, 2021. Born in Albany he was the son of the late Charles and Stematia Chiboucas. Chick is predeceased by his wife Gladys (Kuehn) Chiboucas. Chick was a proud member of the Elks, Masons and the Albany Musicians Union. He was also a life member, past President, Board...
Lauraine P. Palmer
Jan 19, 2021
Lauraine Phyllis Palmer, 92, of Schenectady passed away on Tuesday morning, January 19, 2021 at the Schenectady Center.She was born on March 10, 1928 on her father's 50th birthday in Schenectady. She was educated in a one-room schoolhouse in Elnora, NY, a two-room schoolhouse in Jonesville, NY and the Burnt Hills Ballston Lake High School.She was employed for 11 years...
Brian J. Killion
Jan 18, 2021
Rotterdam- Brian John Killion, age 62, passed away peacefully surrounded by his beloved wife and family in late January of 2021 after a courageous 6 year battle with cancer. Brian's love of life and determination were seen as he fought his disease until his very last breath.Born in March of 1958, Brian was raised by Vincent and Helen Killion in...
Rita M. Sobczak
Jan 18, 2021
Rita M. Sobczak, (nee Kausner), 92, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 18, 2021 at the Eddy Memorial Nursing Home in Troy, NY. Rita was a lifelong resident of the Buffalo, NY area. Rita was the daughter of the late Andrew and Mary Kausner (nee) Solly; dearest mother of Diane M. Rosen, Marianne Sadowski, and David (Susan) Wanser; loving grandmother...
Flora Mae Barbagallo
Jan 18, 2021
SCHENECTADY- Flora Mae Barbagallo, age 81, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on January 18, 2021 and is now in the presence of the Lord. She was predeceased by her youngest daughter, Jennifer Jane Barbagallo and her brothers: Richard Sweet and Perley Sweet Jr. (Bobby).She was born in Bennington, VT, to the late Perley and Jennie Sweet. Flora graduated from...
Anthony J. Addario
Jan 17, 2021
Albany-Anthony J. Addario,69, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 17,2021, at St. Peter's Hospital. Born in Albany, NY on May 21, 1951, he was the son of the late Frank & Rose Addario. Tony was a lifelong resident of Colonie and worked for the NYS Department of General Services, retiring after 38 years of dedicated service. Tony was an easy...
George Robert Block
Jan 16, 2021
George Robert "The Rev" BlockBorn June 21, 1942 in Brooklyn, N.Y. entered into eternal rest on January 16th, 2021 surrounded by his family. He was 78. He lived the majority of his life in NYC and Long Island and there was no prouder "city boy". His primary calling was serving God as the pastor of 2 churches: Calvary Bible Church...
Therese J. Langlais
Jan 16, 2021
Langlais, Therese J. - Cohoes (Formerly of Fishkill, New York)Therese Jeanne Langlais, 83, a resident of Eddy Village Green in Cohoes, New York, formerly of Fishkill, New York, passed away peacefully on January 16, 2021.Therese was born in Corinth, New York on October 14, 1937, daughter of the late Paul Langlais and Lucie DuBois Langlais. She attended schools in Corinth,...
Donald M. Kennelly
Jan 16, 2021
Latham - Donald M. Kennelly, 70, passed away on Saturday, January 16, 2021 with his loving family by his side. Donald was the son of the late Donald Joseph Kennelly and Ursuline Elizabeth Kennelly. Donald will be mourned by his loving wife, Marilyn Kennelly. They were married 42 years ago on May 6, 1978.Donald is survived by his son, Michael...
Catherine G Fonda
Jan 16, 2021
Latham -Catherine G. (Cathy) Fonda of Latham, passed suddenly on January 16, 2021, she was 73. Born in Albany on September 21, 1947 but raised in Latham, she resided there until her passing. She graduated from Shaker High School in 1966. Cathy worked at various jobs with the latest being Price Chopper in Latham as a bagger before she retired....
Charles C. Petty
Jan 16, 2021
Albany-Charles C. Petty, 89, of Albany passed away peacefully January 16, 2021. Born in Halifax, VA, he was the son of the late Bee and Lottie (Cosby) Petty.In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by his son Dwight, daughter Charlotte, and sister Nell Brooks.Charles is survived by his wife of 50 years, Evangelist Betty Petty, children Dwayne (Sandra) Lee,...
Leonard C. Pitcher, Jr.
Jan 16, 2021
ALBANY- Leonard C. Pitcher Jr., age 61, passed away suddenly on January 16, 2021. He was born in Albany on June 28, 1959 to the late Leonard C. Pitcher Sr. and Lorraine Yanas Pitcher. He is survived by his mother, Lorraine; sisters: Cynthia Benack, Lisa Pitcher (James Calvagno); brother, William E. Pitcher; three nephews: Sean (Josephine) Benack, Daniel Benack and...
