Keith M. Torak
May 10, 2020
Schenectady~Keith M. Torak, 49, of Rotterdam, passed away on Sunday, May 10, 2020 at Ellis Hospital. Born in Schenectady and raised in Rotterdam, Keith was the son of William and Anne Torak. He was the devoted husband of Tammie L. (Kipp) Torak. They were together for over 22 years and married since August 18, 2018. Loving father of Kathryn (Peter)...
Robert W. Fonda
May 10, 2020
West Albany~Robert W. Fonda, 93, of West Albany, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 10, 2020.Born and raised in Rensselaer, Robert was the son of the late George and Rose (Gagnon) Fonda. Bob resided in West Albany from 1953 until his passing.He served in the U.S. Army Air Force during World War II and was stationed in Germany and France....
Anna M. Fairbanks
May 9, 2020
Feura Bush - Anna M. Fairbanks, 78, passed away peacefully Saturday, May 9, 2020. Anna was the daughter of the late Joseph Beauparlant and Mary McCauley.Anna is survived by her Son, Richard J. Fairbanks; Sister, Dawn M. Kremer and several nieces and nephews.Anna is predeceased by Sisters, Carolyn Turmel and Arlene Beauparlant Monforte.A Service will be held privately by the...
Jorge Acevedo
May 9, 2020
Watervliet- Jorge N. Acevedo, 68, passed away peacefully, at home, surrounded by family. Born in Sabana Grande, Puerto Rico he was the son of Lila and Jorge Acevedo. Jorge is survived by his wife of 33 years, Elsa Acevedo. Jorge enjoyed watching wrestling, baseball (Yankees & Mets), traveling the open road. He had an extreme admiration for automobiles, both classic...
Gilbert H. Dietzel
May 9, 2020
Colonie-Gilbert H. Dietzel, 83, of Colonie, passed away peacefully May 9. He was the son of the late John and Dorothy Dietzel. Born in Albany, Gilbert joined the Army, where he was a Specialist 4th Class 1st Infantry Division, proudly serving 1960-1962. Gilbert worked as a butcher at Tobin's First Prize Packing Co. before going on to North Colonie Central...
Peter W. Young
May 9, 2020
Peter William Young, 74, of Cairo, NY passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 9, 2020 at The Pines Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation in Catskill, NY. Peter was born on November 19, 1945, in Catskill, NY to parents Roland A Young and Florence Saxe Young. He graduated from SUNY Oneonta in 1969 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Liberal...
Eric D. Bailey
May 8, 2020
Eric D. Bailey, of Albany, succumbed to natural causes on May 8, 2020. Born on October 6, 1921, Eric and his beloved wife Daphne, as young newlyweds, emigrated from Mandeville, Jamaica to the Capital District in January 1951.A loving and strong-willed gentleman, Eric delighted in his role as head of the household. He cherished frequent family gatherings centered around delicious...
Robert G. Falzano
May 8, 2020
GUILDERLAND- Robert G. Falzano, passed away on May 8, 2020 at Our Lady of Mercy Life Center due to COVID-19.He was born in Albany, NY, the son of the late Benedict and Lena Falzano.Bob was a journeyman bricklayer from Bricklayers Local #2. He served the 3 year bricklayers apprenticeship and worked for many local contractors. In a short time Bob...
Alan R. Brown
May 8, 2020
North Greenbush- Alan R. Brown, 73, passed away at home on May 8, 2020. He is survived by his wife Gloria, his two sons Aaron (Samantha) and Ryan (Stephanie) and his five grandchildren, Avery, Max, Alexandra, Reagan, and Olivia. He was a loving and kind husband, father, and grandfather who brought joy and stability to his family. He earned a...
Raymond Turnbull
May 8, 2020
Albany- Raymond "The Barber" Turnbull, 81, passed away Friday, May 8, 2020 at The Albany Stratton VA Hospital. Raymond was the son of the late Peter Turnbull, Sr. and Lucy Turnbull. Ray was an avid stamp collector. He honorably served in the US Army as a tank gunner. Ray was a barber for many years at the Westgate Barber Shop...
Margaret R. Card
May 8, 2020
SLINGERLANDS- Margaret R. Card, 90, passed away on May 8, 2020.She was born on March 10, 1930 in Albany daughter of the late John and Ruth Cody. Marge was employed by the City of Albany. She was a communicant of Mater Christi Church. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Marge most cherished the times she spent...
Shirley M. Mance
May 7, 2020
ALBANY- Shirley Mance, age 81, passed away suddenly on May 7, 2020. She was born in Albany, the daughter of the late William and Mae Curtis. She was predeceased by her husband Forrest C. Mance III.She was a homemaker. She was a member of Victory Christian Church and Redeemer Church. She loved old movies, musicals and the Boston Red Sox.Shirley...
Jacquelyn Bowers
May 6, 2020
Gloversville~Jacquelyn "Jackie" A. Bowers 82, passed peacefully on May 6, 2020, at Albany Medical Center.Jackie was born March 7, 1938, in Albany NY and was the daughter of the late Matthew and Doris Murray.Jackie worked for Albany County DSS from 1980-1998 and was a caseworker for Child Protective Services retiring 1998. Jackie loved to travel with close friends, camping trips...
Reeves Darling Hupman Jr. "Huppy" "Pal"
May 6, 2020
Troy- Reeves Darling Hupman Jr. "Huppy" "Pal", 85, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 6, 2020. Born in Whitehall, NY he was the son of the late Reeves Darling Sr. and Theresa May Hupman. Reeves is reunited with wife of 60 years, Shirley Hupman. Reeves joined the New York Army National Guard at the age of 17. Huppy moved from...
John A. Celebucki
May 5, 2020
John A. Celebucki, 72, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 5, 2020 at Albany Medical Center with his loving wife and sons by his side. He was born in Schenectady, the son of the late John and Wanda Celebucki. John graduated from Linton High School, Schenectady, NY. He proudly served with the United States Army and reserves. John married his...
James D. Nelson
May 5, 2020
COLONIE- James D. Nelson, 89, passed away on May 5, 2020 surrounded by his family at home.He was born on November 11, 1930 son of the late Francis and Helen Nelson. Jim was a proud veteran of the U.S. Navy and served in the Korean War. He retired from Sterling Winthrop. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great...
Josephine Whitbeck
May 4, 2020
Josephine Whitbeck entered into eternal rest on May 4, 2020. Josephine was born on April 29, 1950 to the late Joseph Aaron Whitbeck and Minerva Scott Moore. She Grew up in Albany, NY and attended the Albany City Schools where she graduated. Josephine was employed by the NYS Nurses Association where she had worked for many years and later retired....
Tyrone J. Anderson
May 4, 2020
On May 4th, 2020 the lord called Tyrone (Disco Tee) Jay Anderson home. Born in Manhattan March 5, 1963 to the late Deborah (Hugh) Gamble and Robert Wilson. Tyrone is survived by his two children Tyesha J. Anderson and Timothy Anderson and eight grandchildren. Tyrone was the second eldest of seven siblings; he was greeted in heaven by Viola Gamble....
Doris E. Marsh
May 4, 2020
Doris E. Marsh long time resident of Guilderland died peacefully on May 4, 2020 at age 96 years. She was pre-deceased by her husband William D. Marsh Jr., her parents Fayand Edna Leonard, her siblings Ruth Robbiano, Shirley Palmer, James Leonard andgrandson Michael Warrington. She is survived by her children William D. Marsh III,Nancy Marsh-Haggerty, Paul J. Marsh and their...
Eric J. Martin
May 4, 2020
GLENMONT- Eric J. Martin, 36, passed away suddenly on May 4, 2020. He was born on October 7, 1983 son of Eugene and Kimberly Martin. Eric enjoyed fishing, woodworking, being outdoors and visiting Thompson's Lake. He worked as a Diesel Mechanic. Eric was devoted to Crystal, their children, and their pets. He enjoyed spending time with his family, going on...
