Obituaries

Virginia T. Van Zandt

Virginia T. Van Zandt

Apr 18, 2020

ALBANY- Virginia T. Van Zandt, age 92, passed away peacefully on April 18, 2020 at the Daughters of Sarah Nursing Home.She was born in Albany, the daughter of the late Edith Carkner Troutman and Herman Troutman. She enjoyed a long career at the NY Telephone Company and retired in 1985. Ginny loved her family and was always happiest entertaining everyone,...

Sandra J. Szepek

Sandra J. Szepek

Apr 17, 2020

Sandra J. (Bublak) Szepek, 73, wife of the late Paul R Szepek of Colonie, passed away Friday, April 17, 2020. Sandra was a devoted wife and mother. Being a homemaker, Sandra was instrumental in raising their 3 children. She enjoyed spending time with her mother, while she was alive, as well as many her many siblings. Being outdoors and planting...

Theresa Geneveve Sim

Theresa Geneveve Sim

Apr 17, 2020

ALBANY- Mrs. Theresa Geneveve Sim, also known as Sister T, was called home to glory on April 17, 2020 at her home in Albany, NY at the age of 75 years, after a long battle with health complications. Her final day on this earth was spent surrounded by loved ones both near and far with painful yet joyous farewell messages...

Stanley R. Techmanski

Stanley R. Techmanski

Apr 17, 2020

ROTTERDAM – Stanley R. Techmanski, 90, passed away at Kingsway Arms Nursing Center on Friday, April 17, 2020 following a period of declining health.He was born in Amsterdam on June 11, 1929 a son of the late Frank and Mary (Galusha) Techmanski.Stanley enrolled in the apprentice program at General Electric in Schenectady and was lifelong employee until he retired in...

Pamela J. Salamida

Pamela J. Salamida

Apr 17, 2020

Albany- Pamela J. Salamida , 66, passed away peacefully Friday, April 17, 2020 after a courageous battle with cancer. Pamela was the daughter of Virginia Morehouse Steininger and the late Andrew Steininger. Pamela enjoyed spending time with her entire family especially her grandchildren. She loved going shopping, cards, yahtzee, and especially playing bingo with her sister-in-law. Pamela is survived by...

Joyce V. Mcintosh

Joyce V. Mcintosh

Apr 16, 2020

Albany~Joyce V. McIntosh, 78, of Albany, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 16, 2020 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Born in Albany on November 2, 1941, Joyce was the daughter of the late Leon and Fannie Tucker. She was the devoted wife to Leslie McIntosh. They were married 62 years.She was born and raised in Albany, where...

Shirley Schmitt

Shirley Schmitt

Apr 16, 2020

Shirley Schmitt, 87, passed away peacefully while surrounded by her loving family. Shirley was born in Albany, NY to the late Charles Sr and May (Ebel) Schmitt. She worked for the NYS Dept of Motor Vehicles for 37 ½ years, retiring in 1988. She was a member of the Albany High School Class of 1950 and enjoyed going to their...

Johan Gustav Hedberg

Johan Gustav Hedberg

Apr 16, 2020

Johan 'John' Gustav Hedberg 88, passed away peacefully on April 16, 2020 from complications of myelodysplastic syndrome. Born January 15, 1932 at the Seaman's Hospital in Brooklyn, New York, he was son of Norwegian Merchant Marine Captain Gunnar Hedberg and Camilla Eugenie Floystad Hedberg. He grew up in Arendal, Norway and attended Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) graduating in 1955...

Rita S. Mroz

Rita S. Mroz

Apr 16, 2020

Colonie - Rita Shirley Mroz, 90, passed away peacefully on April 16, 2020 at the St. Peter's Hospital.Rita was born on July 6, 1929 daughter of Joseph and Helen (Metcalf) Kristof.Rita worked at Troy Savings and also Marine Midland Bank, making many friends over the years. Rita's greatest joy was her family and during her younger years, hosted many parties...

Roxanne Decapita

Roxanne Decapita

Apr 15, 2020

TROY - Roxanne DeCapita, 68, passed away on Wednesday, April 15th 2020 at Albany Medical Center after a long illness.Roxanne was the daughter of the late Rocco and Theresa (Valente) DeBonis. Roxanne was a life long resident of the City of Troy. Roxanne retired from the Workers Compensation Board.Roxanne's passion was for her family. Roxanne is survived by her husband,...

Robert Joseph Biittig

Robert Joseph Biittig

Apr 15, 2020

Robert Joseph Biittig, 61, of Halfmoon, NY died April 15, 2020 from the COVID-19.He was born April 4, 1959 to Betty (Warren) Biittig and the late Joseph O. Biittig of West Sand Lake, NY. Bob was a proud and awarded security service technician for over 38 years. He loved his friends and family especially his grandkids, Dylan and Deliah.Bob was...

Irene Tompkins

Irene Tompkins

Apr 15, 2020

Irene Tompkins, 72, passed away Wednesday, April 15, 2020 at The Grand Nursing Home with her loving family by her side. Irene was the daughter of the late John and May (Turek) Oleksowicz. She was the devoted wife of over 36 years to Robert E. Tompkins. She worked as a librarian at Mercy College at Dobbs Ferry and at Lake...

Roy E. Ogren, Jr.

Roy E. Ogren, Jr.

Apr 14, 2020

Roy E Ogren Jr passed away at home after a short illness on April 14, 2020 surrounded by family. Born in Albany, he was the son of the late Roy and Arline Ogren, and the brother of the late William (Carolyn) and Robert (Marylee). Roy was the devoted husband of 63 years to Shirley; father of Sharon (George) Swint of...

Donald W. Elliott

Donald W. Elliott

Apr 14, 2020

Albany- Donald W. Elliott, 63, passed away suddenly on April 14, 2020. Born in Albany on July 14, 1956, Don was the son of Betty B. Elliott and the late Ray A. Elliott Jr., MD. He was an avid photographer and passionate musician with the uncanny ability to make others smile. As a photographer, he worked closely with the Mayor's...

Michael A. Centanni

Michael A. Centanni

Apr 14, 2020

Troy - Michael A. Centanni, 50, passed away suddenly of a heart attack on Tuesday, April 14, 2020. Michael was the son of Donna DePasquale and his step-dad, David DePasquale. Michael is survived by his older brother, Scottie Chiera and his sisters, Tiffanie Centanni and Mary (Erie) Remington, Sr. He is also survived by his nephews, Paul T. Kane III,...

Scott M. Van Evera

Scott M. Van Evera

Apr 14, 2020

Scott M. Van Evera, 67, passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2020 at Ellis Hospital after a long illness. Scott was the son of the late Millard Van Evera and Ruth Barton. Scott enjoyed NASCAR Racing, he was a student of American History and loved listening to music.In addition to his parents he was predeceased by his great niece, Olivia...

Geraldine F. Gross

Geraldine F. Gross

Apr 14, 2020

Watervliet - Geraldine F. Gross , 59, passed away Tuesday, April 14, 2020 peacefully at home. Geraldine, born and raised in Lansingburgh was the daughter of the late Herman Gross and Angeline Savas- Gross. Geraldine was the devoted partner to the late Joseph Montepare Jr. They were together for 11 years. Geraldine enjoyed spending time with her entire family and...

Daniel Farina

Daniel Farina

Apr 14, 2020

ALBANY - Daniel Farina of Albany, passed away on April 14, 2020 at St. Peter's Hospital in Albany.Dan was born on May 23, 1932 to the late Anthony J. Farina and Angela M. (Maffeo) Farina.He is survived by his loving brother, Anthony V. (Mildred) of Albany, NY and Juno Beach, FL; Uncle to Stephen A. Farina and Susan A. Farina;...

Jane Kirstel

Jane Kirstel

Apr 13, 2020

Catherine "Jane" Kirstel Rotterdam- On April 13, 2020 Jane died at home in Rotterdam, New York, after a long illness. Jane was born on August 30, 1931, in Hyannis, Massachusetts, to the late Thacher Hallet and late Esther Cook Hallet. Jane graduated from Brown University Phi Beta Kappa. She was awarded her Master of Fine Arts degree in fine art...

Marjorie Compson

Marjorie Compson

Apr 13, 2020

Voorheesville- Marjorie Compson passed away after a short illness on April 13, 2020 at St. Peter's Hospital in Albany.Born in Schenectady on May 11, 1926, she was the daughter of Stephen A. Miller and Carmella Talerico McCann. Marge graduated from Philip Schuyler HS in 1943 and was married to Jim Compson (Knobby) in December of the same year during his...

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