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Michael S. Talaga
Aug 20, 2019
Castleton-On-Hudson~Michael S. Talaga, 62, of Castleton-on-Hudson, passed away on Tuesday, August 20, 2019 at his home with his loving family by his side.Born in Schenectady on April 19, 1957, Michael was the devoted son of the late Stephen and Mary (Gubala) Talaga. He is survived by his loving partner/fiance Muriel, her daughter Nicole and grandchildren Keira and Damien. Also survived...
William J. Sebesta
Aug 20, 2019
Clifton Park- William J. "Bill" Sebesta, 80, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, August 20th, 2019 after a long and courageous battle with cancer.Born and educated in Schenectady, the son of the late William and Virginia Sebesta. Bill was Honorably Discharged from the US Navy in 1960 after serving 4 years. Upon returning to Schenectady, Bill entered the workforce with...
Manuel Lopez
Aug 19, 2019
LATHAM- Manuel Lopez, 88, of Latham, NY passed away on Monday, August 19, 2019 at his home following a long illness.He is survived by his wife Blanche (Mainville) of Cohoes; daughter Dolores of Pennsylvania; son Joseph of Scotia; son John (Robin) of Latham; son Ralph of Niskayuna; and beloved grandson Joseph Thomas of Latham who added many happy years to...
Rebecca E. Willsey
Aug 18, 2019
TROY – Rebecca E. Willsey, 26, of Troy passed away suddenly and unexpectedly at Samaritan Hospital.She was born in Albany on June 3, 1993 a daughter of George Willsey and Denise Cossingham. She attended local schools and graduated from Albany High School.Rebecca was employed by the New York State Dept. of Health and later at Stewarts Markets. She was a...
Jean Mack
Aug 17, 2019
Jean Mack, 80, passed away Saturday, August 17, 2019 with her loving family by her side. Jean was the daughter of the late Alfréd and Minnie Pelton. Jean was a devoted wife to the late Willis J. Mack. They were married for over 60 years. Jean enjoyed spending time with her entire family. She loved family get-togethers and barbecues, and...
Jasper A. Biondo
Aug 17, 2019
WATERVLIET- Jasper A. Biondo, "Do Do", age 93, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at St. Peter's Hospice Inn on August 17, 2019.Jasper was born on June 5, 1926 in Albany, the son of the late Joseph and Elizabeth T. (Candido) Biondo. He was predeceased by his loving wife, Katherine C. Biondo of 35 years and very devoted daughter, Helen...
Milan A. Williams
Aug 17, 2019
Milan A. Williams , 22, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 17, 2019 at Albany Medical Center, with his loving family by his side. Milan was born on December 17th,1996. Raised in Albany Milan loved people and outdoors more than anything. He went to school in Albany City School District for the majority of his life before graduating at Cohoes...
Skylar Rae Starring
Aug 17, 2019
Scotia- Skylar Rae Starring, infant daughter of Gregg and Tiffany (Baldwin) Starring (Scotia NY), passed peacefully in the arms of her loving parents on August 17,2019. Born August 11, 2019 at 24 weeks old, her feisty personality and soulful eyes were loved deeply by all who knew her during her short 6 day stay on earth. Paternal granddaughter to Gregg...
Dr. Henry Ferguson
Aug 17, 2019
A Man Without Borders: Henry Ferguson, Ph.D.Albany-Dr. Henry Ferguson passed away peacefully on August 17, 2019 at the age of 92, after a lifetime devoted to cross-cultural understanding, Japanese gardening, and laughter.Born May 31, 1927 Schenectady, NY, to C. Vaughan (General Electric Co.) and Harriet Rankin Ferguson (President, Girl Scouts, USA), Dr. Ferguson circled the globe three times in the...
Cheri Jo Abrams
Aug 16, 2019
WATERVLIET - Cheri Jo Abrams, 45, born in Troy, N.Y, suffering from a long illness of ALS passed away on Friday, August 16, 2019, at Samaritan Hospital in Troy, N.Y, with her loving family by her side. She was the daughter of Joseph Abrams Jr. and Sherry (Noel) Julian. Survivors include her loving children, Ciara Mendez and Billy E. Fay....
Joanne Ruchel
Aug 16, 2019
Watervliet - Joanne Ruchel, 75, joined her husband, Edward, in eternal rest on Friday, August 16, 2019 with her loving family by her side. Joanne was the daughter of the late Hyman and Rebecca Finklestein. Joanne was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. Joanne enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, playing Bingo, reading James Patterson books, watching old westerns, NCIS...
Marilyn J. Lubinski
Aug 16, 2019
Albany- Marilyn J. Lubinski, 80, passed away on August 16, 2019 at home with her loving family by her side. Marilyn was the daughter of the late Edward and Marian Allen. She began working for NYS where she met her husband Eugene. She worked at Albany Medical Center in the Speech Pathology Dept. Marilyn was a member of St. Teresa...
Victor C. Olivett
Aug 15, 2019
Victor C. Olivett, Glenmont NY, Nov 1949 – August 15, 2019, born in Catskill NY, grew up in that area, later moving to Saugerties to race the back roads in any number of "hot cars" with friends and then moving to Delmar/Glenmont area. Vic was the best husband a man could be to Melody Burns, (lovingly known as My Wife...
Dawn Kested
Aug 15, 2019
Dawn Kested, 73, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 15, 2019 at The Community Hospice Inn at St. Peters with her loving family by her side. Dawn was the daughter of the late John and Norma (Elder) Dugan. Dawn enjoyed spending time with her entire family and traveling. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her brother, Lynn...
Thomas O. Daniels Jr.
Aug 15, 2019
Troy- Thomas O. Daniels Jr, 63, "Dooley", passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Thursday, August 15, 2019. Thomas was the son of the late Thomas O. Daniels Sr. and Geneva Daniels. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Dorothy Daniels and their son Trey Daniels (Ely).Thomas was the Grandpa to; Thomas Daniels IV, Elian...
Charles Stegel, Jr.
Aug 15, 2019
Albany- Charles Stegel Jr., passed away on August 15, 2019. He was born in Niskayuna son of the late Charles Stegel Sr. and Lola "Genny" Walker.Charles was a Veteran of the U.S. Army where he served as a medic. After returning to the U.S. he obtained his massage certification and returned to Germany where he worked as a massage therapist...
Charles H. Carkner, Jr.
Aug 15, 2019
Rotterdam~Charles H. Carkner, Jr. "Brother Chuck",66, stepped into the presence of His Lord and Savior on August 15, 2019 and heard these word "Welcome home, thou good and faithful servant". Born October 29, 1952, in Albany to Charles and Irene (Bagley) Carkner, he is survived by his beloved wife, Christine, and adored and proud father of Danielle Traver, his favorite...
Traute G. O'Brien
Aug 14, 2019
Lake Luzerne - Traute "Trudy" G. O'Brien (Steffens) passed away on August 14, 2019 in the comfort of her home. Trudy was born in 1944 in Bremerhaven, Germany where she attended Surheider Schule until she came to the United States at the age of 16. She met her husband while here and they were later married in August 1962. In...
Elizabeth Spain
Aug 13, 2019
Elizabeth Spain was born December 28, 1955 to Hester Tucker Spain and James K Spain Sr. She had two sisters, Albertha Robinson, and Josephine Spain, and one brother James K Spain Jr. She attended school Pawley Island, Georgetown SC County where she was raised, where she graduated Howard High 1977. She was a lovely lady to be around to have...
Charnissa C. Walker
Aug 12, 2019
Albany- Charnissa C. Walker, 41, passed away Monday, August 12, 2019 with her loving family by her side. Charnissa was the daughter of the late Steven Caughman, Jacqueline Walker, and step-father, Kenneth Rivers (PoPo). Charnissa loved to cook, and she held a cooking degree from Glenmont Job Core. She also had a love of traveling, and spending time with friends....
