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Karen L. Fairlee
Jul 12, 2020
Schenectady-Karen L. Fairlee, 49, of Schenectady passed away July 12, 2020. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late Merritt and Patricia Simonson. Karen enjoyed attending Christian Concerts, especially Kingdom Bound. She absolutely loved the NY Yankees, San Francisco 49er's and Snoopy. In addition to her parents, Karen was predeceased by her husband Glen Fairlee. She is survived...
Joe C. Knight
Jul 12, 2020
ALBANY- Joe C. Knight, age 72, passed away surrounded by family on July 12, 2020 at home. He was born in Montgomery, AL, the son of the late Joel and Vera. Joe was predeceased by his siblings: James Knight, Margie Jackson, Betty Creigh, Mary Cargill and Billy Cargill.Joe is survived by his wife, Beverly Knight; children: Ayanna Knight, Kahina Knight-Kornegay...
Hilda R. Deuel
Jul 11, 2020
Hilda R. DeuelHilda R. Deuel, age 92, passed away at her home in Clifton Park, NY of natural causes. She is survived by; her sister JoAnn Johnson, deceaded brothers Ernest and Kenneth, her children; Kim, Christopher, Jamie and Courtney. Her daughter Tierney, deceased in 1976. Grandchildren; Nicholas, Brittany, Billy,Jordan and the late Connor. Great grandchildren: Nicholas and Emilie.Raised in New...
Debra L. Russman
Jul 11, 2020
Clifton Park- Debra L. Russman, 62, passed away with her family by her side on Saturday, July 11, 2020. Debra was the daughter of the late Donald Green and Mildred Trombley. Deb is survived by her husband of 17 years Paul Russman.Deb retired from New York State. She enjoyed gardening and traveling all over. Above all she was very proud...
Mark E. Percenti
Jul 10, 2020
Glenville- Mark Edward Percenti, 51, of Glenville passed away unexpectedly on July 10, 2020. He was born July 20, 1968, the son of Vincent C. Percenti and Nancy Greenwood Percenti. Mark graduated from Colonie Central High School in 1986, received his Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnical Institute in 1990, and his Master's Degree from SUNY Binghamton in...
Joanne Gianetto
Jul 10, 2020
ALBANY – Joanne Gianetto, 66, passed away on Friday, July 10, 2020 at the Hospice Inn at St. Peter's Hospital. Joanne was born on March 12, 1954 in Albany, the daughter of Mary M. (Ragoni) Gianetto and the late Joseph Gianetto. She worked as an accountant for NYS Office for the Aging for many years before retiring. Her greatest joy...
Sumitte De Soyza
Jul 9, 2020
Sumitte deSoyza peacefully entered the hereafter on July 9, 2020. Born January 11, 1934, in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Sumi was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, uncle, great uncle, and friend. His path through life was a varied and unique one. As a young man, he entered the Roman Catholic priesthood, but soon realized this was not his calling....
Thomas E. Hutchinson
Jul 8, 2020
ALBANY- Thomas E. Hutchinson, aged 73, passed away peacefully on July 8, 2020 at Community Hospice at St. Peter's surrounded by family. He was born in Troy, NY, the son of the late William F. Hutchinson Jr. and Mary A. (Donnelly) Hutchinson. He was predeceased by his sister, Anne M. Hutchinson and brother, William F. Hutchinson III. He is survived...
Jennie L. Ross
Jul 7, 2020
Jennie L. Ross, 95, of Schenectady, passed away peacefully on July 7, 2020. She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Notar. Jennie was born in the Mount Pleasant section of Schenectady on March 15, 1925. She married Joseph Ross on January 19, 1947 and they had many wonderful years together until his death in 2015.Jennie retired from...
Gregory Formey
Jul 6, 2020
Gregory Formey (known to many as Butch) was born June 6, 1954 in Brooklyn (Bed-Stuy) to the late Odessa and Leroy Formey Sr. He was the third of five children. He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister Barbara, his brother Leroy Jr. and his children's mother Patricia. At an early age Gregory (Butch) developed a love for...
James Richard Williams
Jul 6, 2020
COLONIE- James Richard "Dick" Williams died peacefully on July 6, 2020, surrounded by the family that he so deeply loved. He was 92. Dick was the husband of nearly 70 years to Sophie C. Williams, the beautiful woman he cherished for giving him the family that was his greatest joy. He was born in Fair Haven, Vt., to Frances and...
John Gillespie
Jul 6, 2020
Schenectady- John W. Gillespie "Jay" passed away Monday, July 6th, 2020. Born in Troy he a graduate of Troy High School class of 1966.He is survived by his best friend Christine Commisso and his beloved son Joshua Gillespie. He is also survived by his special niece Rebecca Heppellle and was the "Grumps" to Sean and Molly.He will be missed by...
Patricia L. Hoffman
Jul 6, 2020
Patricia L. Hoffman (73) - Born in New Brunswick, New Jersey she was the daughter of the late Walter and Loretta (Gryniak) Lichota. She was a devoted sister to W. Ronald Lichota, Sr. and Gregory Lichota, both of whom predeceased her. Patricia was blessed with beautiful twin daughters, Kristine and Teresa (deceased). She is survived by her beloved daughter, Kristine...
John H. Labarge
Jul 6, 2020
TROY - John H. LaBarge, 87, passed away on Monday, July 6, 2020 at Shaker Place Rehabilitation & Nursing Center. John was born on March 16, 1933 in Plattsburgh, NY and was the son of the late Walter and Dorothy (Ducharme) LaBarge. He served in the US Navy from 1952 to 1956. He worked as a corrections officer at the...
Edward Murphy
Jul 6, 2020
HALFMOON- Edward Murphy, age 82, passed away suddenly on July 6, 2020. He was born in Albany, the son of the late John and Madeline Murphy. He was predeceased by his five siblings. Eddie retired from NYS Department of Health in 2000. He was previously employed at Williams Press. He loved all things outdoors, enjoyed frequent trips to the casinos...
Nancy O'Connor
Jul 5, 2020
Albany-Nancy Ann O'Connor, known affectionately as "Wubby", passed away peacefully on July 6, 2020 at Shaker Place after years of tremendous health complications. Born October 6, 1962 in Pittsfield MA, she was fifth of seven children born to Corrine O'Connor and the late Gerard O'Connor. Growing up, the six of us thought we were taking care of Nancy, but as...
Jean Shannon
Jul 5, 2020
Jean ShannonLoudonville~Genniene (Jean) Shannon (Spenziero), of Loudonville, passed away peacefully, Sunday, July 5, 2020, at the Daughters of Sarah Nursing Home. Born in Albany New York on July 30, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Theresa (Dannible) Spenziero and predeceased by her husband Harold C. Shannon. Jean graduated from St. Joseph's Academy in Albany and worked...
Winnie Viola Wilkins
Jul 4, 2020
ALBANY- WINNIE VIOLA WILKINS at, age 88, passed away suddenly, Saturday, July 4, 2020, when the death angel came to visit her at home and quietly took her to eternal reward. She was born in Robinsonville, NC, November 8, 1931 to the late and James Ward and Eletha Daniels Ward. She was one of 15 children. She was educated in...
Genevieve D. Mott
Jul 4, 2020
Schenectady- Genevieve Mott,92, passed away on July 4,2020 at home with family by her side.She was predeceased by her husband Harold Mott.Genevieve is survived by daughters: Shari (Lorenz), Karen (Linbert) and Wendy. Gen will be missed by her grandchildren Jason,Thalia,Katie,Benjamin, Thomas,and Charlotte.She is also survived by her great grandchildren and other family members.After retirement from NYS she devoted her time...
Deborah Jean Brown Benjamin
Jul 3, 2020
Cohoes- Deborah Jean Brown Benjamin, 68, passed away Friday, July 3, 2020 with her loving family by her side. Deborah was born in Brooklyn, NY and was the daughter of the late Sam Brown and Sarah Washington. Deborah was the devoted wife to Gary Benjamin for 49 years. Debbie worked as a cook for the majority of her life. Debbie...
