Elizabeth D. Connelly
Apr 8, 2020
Elizabeth D. "Betty" Connelly, 85, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 8, 2020 at Daughters of Sarah Nursing Home with her loving family by her side. Betty was the daughter of the late Phillip and Margaret (O'Brien) Dillon. She was the devoted wife of over 35 years to the late James A. Connelly. Betty spent her life dedicated to her...
David W. Buddenhagen
Apr 7, 2020
David W. Buddenhagen passed away on April 7, 2020. Memorial services will be held at a later date to be announced.
Alice F. Colasessano
Apr 7, 2020
Latham~Alice F. Colasessano, 88, of Latham, passed away on Tuesday, April 7, 2020.Entombment will be private at Most Holy Redeemer Cemetery, Niskayuna. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers or cards, the family requests that donations be made to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital. To leave a special message for the family,...
Sally J. Hatfield
Apr 7, 2020
Sally Hatfield, 64, of Schenectady, passed away peacefully on April 7, 2020. She was born in Albany, NY to the late Henry and Joan (Diange) Preston. In 1973, she graduated from Cardinal McCloskey High School and in 1974 she married the love of her life Richard Hatfield Jr. She had a 20 plus year career with New York State from...
Velma Booker
Apr 6, 2020
Velma Booker 87, was born on February 7, 1933 in Avera, GA. She passed away on April 6, 2020 at Shaker Place Nursing Home, Albany, NY. She grew up in Avera, GA., where she met and married the late John F. Blair. They moved to New Jersey and had four sons, John (Della) Blair, the late Dennis Blair, Willie Blair,...
Frank R. Dergosits
Apr 6, 2020
Voorheesville- Frank R. Dergosits, 86, passed away on April 6, 2020 at home surrounded by his family.He was born on October 22, 1933 son of the late Emerich and Helen Dergosits. Frank was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He enjoyed trips to the casino and his Wednesday card game at the New Scotland Senior Center. Frank was...
Michael A. Zeoli
Apr 5, 2020
Michael (Mickey) Zeoli, 69 of Glenmont passed away on Sunday, April 5, 2020. Born on June 13, 1950 in Albany NY he was the son of the late Angelo & Margaret Zeoli. Mickey graduated from Phillip Schuyler High School. He served in the US Marine Corps and was employed by Big Dom's sub shops for over two decades until their...
Erin E. Harris
Apr 5, 2020
Watervliet - Erin E. Harris, 39, Beloved, loving and faithful Child of God, was called home to Heaven Palm Sunday. The world lost a little light, but has a new shining Angel who brightens the heavens and sends her light from there. Erin leaves a legacy of unconditional love and acceptance for anyone gifted with crossing her peaceful path, an...
Roger L. Blackman
Apr 5, 2020
ALBANY - Roger L. Blackman, 73, went to be with the Lord on Palm Sunday, April 5, 2020. Roger was born on November 17, 1946 in Wellsville, NY and was the son of the late Harold L. and Virginia Faith (McCaslin) Blackman. He worked as an auto mechanic for Midas in East Greenbush for over 38 years before retiring. He...
Patricia H. Thatcher
Apr 5, 2020
THATCHER, PATRICIA H.Clifton Park-Patricia H. Thatcher, 79, passed away April 5th at Ellis hospital from complications of the COVID-19 virus and after a long battle with Alzheimer's.Born in Denver, Colorado, daughter of Hubert and Elinor Henry, Pat graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University in Delaware, Ohio in 1962 and married Lt. Joseph M. Thatcher, USAF in July 1962. She taught middle...
Philip J. Costello
Apr 5, 2020
Philip Costello,61 of Albany passed away suddenly at his home on Sunday, April 5,2020. He was a 1976 graduate of Colonie Central and Union College. After moving briefly to California, he returned to Albany where he resumed working as a Turbine Machine Operator at GE for 32 years, retiring in 2019. Phil enjoyed OTB, all sports, especially horse racing and...
Joan M Audi
Apr 4, 2020
GUILDERLAND -Joan M. Pagliuco Audi, 88, died on Saturday, April 4, 2020 at the Our Lady Of Mercy Life Center after a brief illness. Joan was born on August 9, 1931 in Albany to the late James V. Pagliuco and Margaret F. Gill. She attended Cathedral Academy and graduated from Philip Schuyler High School. Upon graduation, Joan worked many years...
Ruth M. Czwakiel
Apr 4, 2020
Ruth M. Czwakiel, 90, passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2020 with her loving family by her side. Ruth was the daughter of the late Fred and Ann (Henry) Lamere. She was the devoted wife of over 53 years, to the late James Czwakiel. In addition to her parents and her husband, she was predeceased by her daughter, Susan M....
John P. Dutcher
Apr 3, 2020
Colonie~John P. Dutcher 8/25/1971 - 4/3/202048 years is a short time for most but for John it was his goal to do as much as possible. Graduated from high school and college with honors, married his best friend, drove all over the U.S., sky dived, co-creator of the Kneebilizer, went camping, fishing, loved music concerts, volunteer fire fighter for a...
Prince Shykim Alston
Apr 3, 2020
Albany~Prince Shykim Alston, 3 month old infant son of Kareasha Q. Alston and Demarien S. Richey, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, April 3, 2020 at Albany Medical Center. Prince was born in Albany on January 5, 2020.Besides his parents, he is survived by his siblings; Shamirre Byrd and A'marinna Byrd, his maternal grandfather Marshall Jones, paternal grandparents, great grandmother Mary...
Louis F. Selig
Apr 3, 2020
Rensselaer-Louis F. Selig, 83, of Rensselaer, passed away April 3, 2020. Born October 21, 1936, he was the son of the late Frederick and Mildred Selig. He was a proud Veteran of the US Navy 1957-1961 ADR2, Louie was stationed at NAAS Saufley Field, Pensacola Florida and USS Wasp. He was a mechanic at Watkins Spring in Albany. A lifelong...
Theodore J. Edwards
Apr 3, 2020
ALBANY- Theodore J. "Rooster" Edwards, age 88, passed away peacefully on April 3, 2020 at Albany Medical Center.He was born in Wetumpka, AL, the son of the late Ira and Mary Edwards. He was pre-deceased by his siblings, Will Ned Edwards, Alma Banks, Felton Edwards and Ira Lois Williams.Teddy, as he was also known by, was best known as being...
Bruce W. Sowalski
Apr 2, 2020
With great sadness, we mourn the April 2 loss of Bruce Sowalski, age 68, of Sand Lake, NY.Bruce lost a hard-fought battle with the COVID-19 virus.Bruce is survived by his wife and soulmate, Lorraine Ferguson; and his siblings Debbie (Lyman) Cross, Cathy (Ron) White, and Craig Sowalski. He cherished his nephew and nieces: Paul (Sue) Cross, Nikki (Nick) Scarnato, Melodie...
Dorothy J. Stengel
Apr 2, 2020
ALBANY - Dorothy J. Stengel, 94, passed away on Thursday, April 2, 2020 at the Home of the Good Shepherd in Malta. Dorothy was born in Pottstown, Penn., and was the daughter of the late Leo S. and Helen E. (Toppy) Stengel. She graduated from Vincentian Institute in Albany, received her Bachelor's Degree from Marywood University in Scranton, Penn., and...
Cheryl A. Chilton
Apr 1, 2020
Cheryl (Sherry) Chilton, 73, of Schenectady NY, passed away on April 1st, 2020 at Ellis Hospital. Cheryl was a long time resident of Schenectady New York. She is the daughter and only child of the late Marguerite Ferguson and Eugene Birdsey born on October 29th, 1946. Cheryl is survived by her children, Kimberly Matteo (James), Jeff Chilton, Korey Jane O'Neal...
