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Anna C. Portanova
Jun 15, 2019
Anna C. Portanova , 90, left us to join those who have gone on before her on Saturday, June 15, 2019 at Daughters of Sarah with her loving family by her side. Anna was born and raised in Albany and was the daughter of the late Frank and Dorothy (Casey) Campione and sister of the late John Campione. She was...
Florence H. Gardner
Jun 15, 2019
COHOES - Florence H. Gardner, 97, of Cohoes passed away in the early morning hours on Saturday, June 15, 2019 after a period of declining health.She was born in Troy on January 5, 1922 a daughter of Leo A. and Mary (Tobin) James.Florence was a loving and devoted wife to William A. Gardner before his passing in 1998. Together, they...
Leonard C. Pitcher
Jun 15, 2019
Albany-Leonard C. Pitcher, 93, passed away peacefully Saturday June 15, 2019 at Albany County Nursing Home surrounded by his family. Mr. Pitcher retired from Southworth Inc. and was a 70 year member of Union of Operating Engineers local 158. He was a Coast Guard Veteran of WW2 where he participated in the main assault on the Island of Iwo Jima...
Viola Rockwell
Jun 14, 2019
Albany-Viola Rockwell passed away suddenly on June 14 at Albany Medical Center.Viola was born in Jersey City NJ and has lived in Albany for most of her life.Vilola retired from AT&T as an operator.She was an avid painter and enjoyed music.Viola is survived by a daughter Lisa Manetti of Hilton Head,SC, Robert Rockwell of Albany and Scott Rockwell of Albany...
Elaine L. Croce
Jun 12, 2019
SCHENECTADY - Elaine L. Croce, 78, of Schenectady passed away in the late evening of June 12, 2019 at Ellis Hospital surrounded by her loving family.She was born in Schenectady a daughter of Chester and Sadie (Wojciek) Chlopecki. Elaine was a loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She enjoyed crocheting. Her crochet work was present in many of her...
Mary Lee Mason
Jun 12, 2019
Ms. Mary Lee Mason was born May 1, 1934, to the union of Morrison and Annie Mae Russell in Barnwell, SC. She received her education at Pittsburgh Public Schools in Pittsburgh, PA. She had 5 siblings. Twins Horace and Morris Russell, Bobby Gene Russell, and twins Pearl H. Russell-Gandy and Reverend Earl H. Russell.Mary had 8 children. Rachel Hairston, Jimmy...
Roberta C. Beach
Jun 11, 2019
Colonie~Roberta "Bobbie" Beach, 89, of Colonie, passed away on June 12, 2019 in Gloversville, NY. Bobbie was born in Manhattan, NY to the late Kenneth and Rose Louise Nelson Churchill on July 22, 1929. She graduated from Charlotte Valley Central School in Davenport, NY and continued her education at Delhi Ag. & Tech., earning her Associates Degree. She married the...
Genevieve Mary Drozdowski
Jun 11, 2019
Albany -Genevieve (Jean) Mary (Peplowski) Drozdowski, 86, of Albany, peacefully went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 11, 2019.Born to Joseph and Sophie (Zalenska) Peplowski on March 16, 1933 in Albany, Jean graduated from high school in 1951. She married Edward Drozdowski on May 22, 1954. Jean was employed by the New York Telephone Company, where she retired...
Robert Lee
Jun 10, 2019
Albany - Robert Lee unexpectedly departed this life on June 10, 2019 at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady, NY. Robert, affectionately known as Bobby, was born on December 26, 1946 in Albany, NY. He was a Veteran of the US Marine Corps, retiree from Bethlehem Steel, lifetime member of VFW Post 8444 and past Potentate Al Tabari Temple No. 121. Preceding...
Florence H. Zehner
Jun 10, 2019
Clifton Park~Florence H. "Tootsie" Zehner,78, of Clifton Park, passed away after a brief illness on Monday, June 10, 2019 with her loving family by her side. Born in Albany, NY on October 3, 1940 to the late Clifford and Florence (Wickham) Freese. What Florence enjoyed most was being with her family. She was the devoted wife of 58 years to...
Charles Anthony Lamanna
Jun 9, 2019
Colonie~Charles Anthony Lamanna, 94, of Colonie, passed away on June 9, 2019, at his home with his loving family by his side. Born in Little Falls, NY on July 16, 1924, Charles was the son of the late Antonio and Incoronata (Perna) Lamanna. He was the devoted husband to the late Ann M. Lamanna. They were married 66 years before...
Dolores R. O'Shea
Jun 9, 2019
Schenectady- Dolores R. O'Shea, 89, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 9th, 2019 at the Schenectady Center Nursing Home. Dolores was the daughter of the late Giuseppi and Albina Righi of Cobleskill. They are now reunited, along with her husband of thirty three years, Joseph J. O'Shea, her two sisters, Nilda and Mary, and her four brothers, Gus, Charlie, Jimmy...
Frances M. Zaikis
Jun 8, 2019
Schenectady -Frances M. Zaikis "Fran," age 69 of Schenectady, NY passed away on Saturday, June 8, 2019 at her home with her loving soul mate, Mike Hassfurter, by her side. She had a short, but intense battle with colon cancer. Originally from Troy, NY and a graduate from Catholic Central High School, she went on to graduate from BOCES Manpower...
William J. Allen
Jun 8, 2019
William "Bill" Allen, 98 of Albany, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 8, 2019. Bill was born in Poughkeepsie, NY. He was the son of the late James Allen and Charlotte Gallagher-Allen.William was a beloved father to his son, William Allen (Kathleen); daughters Donna Palella, Linda Pettinato and Sherry Allen; grandchildren Philip Pettinato, Roger Pettinato (JoAnn), Carmen Palella, Renee Allen...
Melissa Lee Lagace
Jun 7, 2019
Latham- Melissa "Missie" Lee Lagace, 47, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, June 7, 2019. Missie was the daughter of the late Theodore and Dixie Lagace. She is predeceased by her daughter, Kaylee Rose.Missie loved the outdoors, sitting by a fire or sitting on a beach with her flip flops on. Missie is survived by her children Samatha, Anastasia, Zachary and...
William C. Case Jr.
Jun 7, 2019
Colonie- William C. Case Jr. , 68, passed away Friday, June 7, 2019 at Ellis Hospital with loving family by side. William was the son of the late William Sr. and Gladys Case. William was the devoted husband of Sharon B. Case. William is survived by his sons, Jamison(Melissa) R Case, Robert J Case, a sister, Christine(Donald) C Herr. He...
Marie Helen Fay
Jun 6, 2019
ALBANY- Marie Helen Fay, age 88, passed away after a long illness on June 6, 2019.She was born in Cohoes, the daughter of the late Alfred and Evelyn Beaudry Derocher. She was predeceased by her sisters, Margaret Finney and Evelyn Dwyer and her brothers: Arthur, Joseph, Albert and Frederick Derocher.She graduated from Cohoes High School in 1948.Marie was employed by...
Barbara Ann Gauthier
Jun 6, 2019
Colonie - Barbara Ann Gauthier, 86, of Colonie passed away on Thursday, June 6, 2019 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Albany on June 4, 1933 a daughter of Arthur E. and Elizabeth (Karl) Mulligan. Barbara always loved having children around her. She worked for the State of New York Tax Department for several...
Estelle Crawford
Jun 5, 2019
Albany~Estelle Crawford, 100, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, June 5, 2019 with her loving son Walter by her side. Born in Columbia, SC on March 15, 1919, Estelle was the daughter of the late Dewey and Annie Seibles. She was the devoted wife to the late Samuel Crawford, Sr. They were married over 50 years until his...
Janis L. Sweeney
Jun 5, 2019
GUILDERLAND - Janis L. Sweeney, 79, of Guilderland, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 5, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. Janis was born in Buffalo April 29, 1940 and was the daughter of the late John R. and Barbara L. Dobbins.Faith and ministry were very dear to Janis throughout her life, she demonstrated this every day by helping others....
