Christopher Joseph Folk
Jan 4, 2021
Christopher Joseph Folk, 41, passed away on Monday, January 4, 2021 at Ellis Hospital after a brief illness.Chris was the youngest son of Charles Folk Sr and Mildred (Potts) Folk.Chris was a jack of all trades, always willing to help others, and he had a huge heart. He enjoyed fishing, camping, listening to music, he loved to laugh and had...
Elizabeth H. Brown
Jan 4, 2021
Glenville, NY Elizabeth H. Brown fondly known as "Betty", 89, passed away peacefully on January 4, 2021 at St. Peter's Hospital with family by her side.Betty was born in Schenectady on September 13, 1931 and is the daughter of the late Felix and Edith Micheli.Betty was a beloved daughter, wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother and aunt. Betty loved taking care...
Dorothy J. Lawya
Jan 4, 2021
CLIFTON PARK - Dorothy J. Lawya, 85, passed away on Monday, January 4, 2021 at Shaker Place in Colonie.Dorothy was born on March 8, 1935 in Cohoes, the daughter of the late Alfred J. and Marie L. (LePage) Bariteau. She was a seamstress for Troytown Shirt Co. in Cohoes for many years before retiring.Dorothy was the devoted wife of 64...
Ernest Michael Green
Jan 3, 2021
ALBANY- Ernest "Ernie" Michael Green passed away on Sunday, January 3, 2021 after a brief illness. Ernie was born on October 21, 1945, in Monticello, New York. He was a true renaissance man with a deep appreciation and understanding of nature, history, and the arts. In large part, these deep connections were an outgrowth of his earlier education at St....
Michael J. Carson
Jan 3, 2021
ALBANY- Michael J. Carson, age 60, passed away surrounded by family on January 3, 2021 at St. Peter's Hospice Inn.He was born in Albany, the son of the late Floyd Carson and Jean Albert.Michael retired in 2015 from the NYS Education Department after 30 years of service, as a Customer Service Representative in the Professional Licensing Division. He graduated from...
Louis E. Euvrard, Jr.
Jan 3, 2021
Louis E. Euvrard, Jr., 86, of Latham died January 3, 2021 after a long illness. Born June 28, 1934 in Tuxedo, N.Y., Lou was the child of Louis E. and Florence Young Euvrard. After receiving his B.A. from Ithaca College and His M.A. from NYU, Lou taught Physical Education with the Brittonkill Central School District. An avid Civil War buff,...
Katherine Lorena Gurdak
Jan 2, 2021
ROTTERDAM - Katherine Lorena Gurdak, 58, passed away on Saturday, January 2, 2021 at Ellis Hospital. Kathy was born on May 21, 1962 in Albany, the daughter of Suzanne (Patrick) Hallinan and William M. Layton. Wife of Damian E. Gurdak; mother of Patrick M. Gurdak and Richard D. Gurdak; sister of Michael W. (Tammy) Layton, William H. (Alison) Layton, Brian...
John Henry Brayman
Jan 2, 2021
Troy- John Henry Brayman, 59, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 2, 2021 with his loving family by his side. John was the son of the late James and Loreta Brayman. John liked being on his computer playing games and enjoying Arby's. John liked watching wrestling and football. Mostly John loved being around his children and step-children.John is survived by...
Dennis Orta
Jan 2, 2021
Schenectady- It is with great sadness to report the passing of Dennis Orta. Born in Manhattan he is the loving son of Evelyn Delgado.In addition to his mother, Dennis is survived by his siblings, Kristine and Miguel; Daughter – Rachel; Significant Partner – Zarinah, and multiple extended family too long to mention.He will especially be missed by his two Granddaughters,...
John A. Rochminski
Jan 2, 2021
Colonie-John Anthony Rochminski, 90, of Colonie passed away January 2, 2021 after a short illness. We grieve our loss, but celebrate a life well lived. Jack (Dad, Papa, Rock) was born November 30, 1930 in Albany, he was raised in South Troy. Reading his baby book we discovered at 4 years old he swallowed a penny and found it 3...
William F. Roarke
Jan 1, 2021
Troy-William Francis "Bud" Roarke, 81, of Troy N.Y passed away three minutes before midnight on December 31, 2021 following a long and brave battle with Atypical Parkinson's disease. He was surrounded by his loving wife and two daughters in the home that he built. Bud was born to George Emmett and Helen (Johnson) Roarke in Troy, NY on July 30,...
Yvonne A. Spring
Jan 1, 2021
Rexford -Yvonne A. Spring of Rexford left us here on earth after a brief illness, surrounded by her loving family, on January 1, 2021. She was born in Niskayuna, New York and was the only child of George and Eva Falconer. She was 86 years old and a longtime member of Alplaus UMC.Yvonne spent over 50 years as a bus...
James M. Tarantino
Dec 31, 2020
James M. Tarantino, beloved husband, father, and grandad passed away suddenly December 31, 2020. Born July 26, 1952 in Glens Falls, NY to Ernest and Mary Tarantino, James spent his childhood growing up in Salem, NY where his parents owned a grocery store. After graduating from SUNY Cobleskill he moved to Albany and began working for NYS Energy Office and...
Karen Carmel
Dec 31, 2020
Latham-Karen A. Carmel, 65, cherished and adoring wife of Mark E. Carmel passed from this world on December 31, 2020 after a long illness. She was the daughter of the late Edward and Blanche Brennan Szostak, Karen was a retired senior paralegal with Albany County Dept of Law and Social Services. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by...
Carol A. Premo
Dec 31, 2020
Colonie- Carol A. (Hext) Premo, 73, passed away at home surrounded by family on Thursday, December 31, 2020 after a short, but intense, battle with ALS. Born in Albany, NY she was the daughter of the late Daniel and Dorothy (Stewart) Hext.Carol worked as a hairstylist for many years prior to being employed at Computer Sciences Corporation, where she formed...
James Kornegay, Jr.
Dec 30, 2020
James Kornegay, Jr. was born March 8, 1954 to his beloved parents James Kornegay and Louise Faison Kornegay in Goldsboro, North Carolina and moved to Albany, NY. He ascended to the heavens on Wednesday, December 30, 2020 after a short illness. He was predeceased by his loving mother Louise Kornegay at a young age; his step mother, Mary Kornegay; his...
Randolph W. Browne, Jr.
Dec 30, 2020
GUILDERLAND – Randolph W. Browne, Jr., 51, of Guilderland, passed away on Wednesday, December 30, 2020.He was born in Staten Island on December 4, 1969 a son of the late Randolph W. Browne, Sr. and his mother, Barbara who survives him. He is also survived by his brother, EricHe was a loving son and brother and will be missed by...
Henry "Hank" Landau
Dec 30, 2020
COLONIE - Henry "Hank" Landau, 91, passed away peacefully, while surrounded by his family on Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at the Stratton VA Hospital in Albany, NY.Hank was born in Albany, NY on June 10, 1929, son of the late James C. Landau, Sr. and Maude Mayer Landau. He was very proud to have been a Philip Schuyler High School...
William G. Tedesco
Dec 30, 2020
Troy- William G. Tedesco, 71, passed away at home on Wednesday, December 30, 2020. Born in Troy he was the son of the late Carl and Beulah Tedesco.Bill was very passionate about his work and was a talented carpenter and wood worker. He was an avid golfer and enjoyed having a good time especially with his family and friends.Bill is...
John M. Purcell
Dec 29, 2020
Albany-John M. Purcell, 81, of Albany, passed away at home on December 29, 2020 Born in Albany, October 17, 1939 he is the son of the late James and Mary Purcell.John was a proud graduate of Cardinal McCloskey High School. In addition to serving 6 years in the Army National Guard, he worked at Boyd Printing Company for over 40...
