Edward D. O'Donnell
Dec 28, 2019
Denver, CO ~Edward D. O'Donnell (Gig) passed away with loved ones at his side on December 28, 2019.Edward was born on September 9, 1954 to Edward and Anne (Gisotti) O'Donnell and grew up in Guilderland, New York. He graduated from SUNY Albany in 1976 and spent his career with IBM in procurement leadership roles for 42 years until his retirement...
Mae G. Olsen
Dec 28, 2019
Colonie- Mae Olsen, loving wife and mother, jovial grandmother and doting great grandmother passed away after a brief illness on Saturday, December 28, 2019, surrounded by her faithful and devoted family.Mae was born in Stuyvesant, NY on February 18, 1936 to Emma Regina (Murphy) Cleary and William Francis Cleary. Mae was the fourteenth of fifteen Cleary children and always loved...
William Gilbert Zabel Sr.
Dec 28, 2019
FEURA BUSH-- William Gilbert Zabel Sr. went to be with the Lord on December 28, 2019. He was born on the family estate in Feura Bush, NY on January 12, 1933. He married Mary Zabel on April 13, 1952. William was predeceased by his wife Mary Zabel and by his son William Gilbert Zabel Jr. and is survived by his...
Sophie A. Lajeunesse
Dec 28, 2019
SCOTIA- Sophie A. Lajeunesse, age 73, passed away peacefully after a long illness on December 28, 2019. She was born in Germany, the daughter of Michael and Aleksandra Miadzielec. The family came to the United States in 1950 and settled in Sand Lake, New York. She and her husband were the owners of McConchie's Heritage Acres Campground in Galway, NY....
Allison E. Smith, Jr.
Dec 28, 2019
Allison E. Smith Jr., 80, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 28, 2019. Allison is survived by his children, Sherri Coumbes and David Smith.A graveside service will be on Thursday, January 2, 2020 at 11:00 am at Memory Gardens.
John G. Murray
Dec 25, 2019
Guilderland~John G. Murray, 72, of Guilderland, passed away on Wednesday, December 25, 2019 with his loving family by his side. Born in Troy on August 23, 1947, John was the son of the late John Morrison Murray and Grace Ella (Davey) Murray of Schaghticoke. He was the devoted husband to Shelley K. Murray. They were married for ten years. John...
Susie Mcconagha
Dec 25, 2019
ALBANY- Susie McConagha, born September 14, 1923, of Albany, New York, died peacefully on Christmas morning. A well known personality at the Thruway Authority, she retired two months before her 92nd birthday. Born on a tenant farm in Tallassee, Alabama, she labored as a child. In WW II, she worked with the Tuskegee Airmen at their training grounds at the...
Gordon E. Perlee Jr.
Dec 24, 2019
Altamont- Gordon E. Perlee, Jr. passed away at his home in Altamont on Christmas Eve. He was 91. Mr. Perlee, known throughout his life as "Bud", was born in Albany, the son of Gordon E. Perlee Sr. and Marion Bradt Perlee. He was pre-deceased by his parents and his sisters, Majorie Perlee Hoose and Marion Perlee Camp, both of Guilderland....
Beatrice S. Frederick
Dec 24, 2019
Albany- Beatrice S. Frederick, 89, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 24, 2019 with her loving family by her side. Beatrice was the daughter of the late Charles Sherman, Sr. and Mary Sherman. Bea enjoyed both her gardening and flowers. Bea was devoted to caring for her mother, Mary and was always by her side.Bea is survived by her brother,...
Lynn M Brewer
Dec 23, 2019
Scotia- Lynn M. Brewer, 56 passed away unexpectedly on December 23rd, 2019. She was born October 20th, 1963 in Schenectady N.Y to Arthur and Marie Mesec. She married the love of her life Andrew R. Brewer in August of 1989, who preceded her in death in 1998.Lynn was a dedicated mother first and foremost. She loved her children. She especially...
Ernest L. Boston
Dec 23, 2019
In Loving Memory of Reverend Ernest L. BostonErnest L. Boston was born on June 6, 1932 in Pompano Beach, Florida to the late Amelia Finkley and Sam Lundy. He made his transition to glory on December 23, 2019.Ernest will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 35 years Mary A. Boston and his children Ernestine, Sterling (Obdulia), David Kevin (Wendy),...
Walter Best, Jr.
Dec 23, 2019
Walter Best Jr, 87, departed his earthly home, suddenly Monday December 23, 2019 at his residence.Born and raised in Altamont he was the son of the late Walter and Pauline Bezkorowajny. He graduated from the Class of 1951 Altamont High School.Walter started his career within the Brick, Tile, Marble, Stone and Terrazzo Worker's Union traveling to outlining areas on projects....
Eleanor Agnes Jane Maynard
Dec 23, 2019
Schenectady~Maynard, Eleanor Agnes Jane (McNaughton) passed peacefully on December 23, 2019, with her daughters, Ellie and Lucy, by her side.Eleanor was the daughter of the late Robert J. McNaughton and Lucy A. Kashuba- McNaughton. She was the wife of the late Alfred Emanuel Maynard, the love of her life. They were married, upon his return from WWII, and remained married...
Jacob J. Shepard
Dec 23, 2019
Deacon Jacob J. Shepard, Jr. 61 of Schenectady went home to be with his Lord and Savior in the early morning hours of Monday, December 23, 2019.He was born in Wetumpka, AL on December 5, 1958 a son of Jacob J. and Alice (Benson) Shepard, Sr.Jacob was a graduate of Albany High School in 1977 before pursuing a higher education...
Kenneth M. Frodyma
Dec 22, 2019
Albany -Frodyma, Kenneth M. Kenneth M. Frodyma, 56, passed away at his home in Feura Bush on Sunday, December 22, 2019. The son of the late Stanley and Peggy (Moyer) Frodyma Sr, he was born and raised in Albany. Prior its closure, Ken bowled and worked at Schades Bowling Academy and he was also a longtime employee of Ruch Distributors....
Margaret M. Sim
Dec 21, 2019
COLONIE--- Margaret M. "Maggie" Sim, 78, passed away peacefully on December 21, 2019 at Ellis Hospital.She was born in Ellenburg, NY, the daughter of the late Francis and Amelia (Arno) Sharrow. She was predeceased by her siblings: Norman, Lawrence, Roger, Barbara, Reginald and Shirley Sharrow.Maggie retired from NY Telephone Company after over 30 years of service. She enjoyed traveling.She is...
Thomas M. Stevens
Dec 21, 2019
Albany - Thomas M. Stevens, 48, passed away after a brief illness on Saturday, December 21, 2019 with his loving family by his side. Tom was the son of Roger Stevens of Florida and Judy Stevens of Albany. Tom is survived by his sister, Tanya and his nephew, Jude.Services will be held privately. Interment to follow at a later date...
Lewis P. Pollack
Dec 20, 2019
Queensbury- Lewis P. Pollack "Lew" , 75, passed away surrounded by his family on Friday, December 20, 2019. Born in Martins Ferry, Ohio Lew was the son of the late Michael Pollack and Ann Engelmeier. Lew is survived by his wife of 41 years, Linda Pollack who he affectionately called, "The love of his life". Lew is predeceased by his...
Arthur A. Deluca
Dec 20, 2019
COLONIE- Arthur A. DeLuca, 97, died on December 20, 2019. He was born on April 26, 1922 son of the late Michael E. and Helen (Fitzpatrick) deLuca in Troy, NY.Arthur was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army serving as Medic in WWII. He attended college at RPI and worked for UpJohn as a Pharmaceutical Sales Representative and later retired...
Olin Slater Jr.
Dec 20, 2019
Colonie- Olin Slater Jr., 89, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 20, 2019. Olin was the son of the late Olin Sr. and Pearl (Manchester) Slater. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Dianne Slater. In addition to his wife, Olin is survived by his daughter Erica Teiper (Matthew). He is also survived by his grandson Ryan Teiper...
