Laura K. Koloss
Dec 19, 2019
COLONIE – Laura K. Koloss, 91, was a resident of Colonie for nearly 64 years. She passed away peacefully on December 19, 2019 under the care of Hospice at St. Peter's Hospital. Born in 1928 in Johnstown, NY she was the daughter of the late Jesse Ray and Laura (Lunkenheimer) Follett and the youngest of four children. She graduated business...
Dana Lynn Killbary
Dec 19, 2019
Albany- Dana "Dane" Lynn Killbary, 54, passed away Thursday, December 19, 2019 with his loving family by his side. Dana was the son of Pauline Fahd and the late Willis "Frank" Killbary.Dana worked as a chef at SUNY Albany, Everydays Bar & Grill, Blessings Bar & Grill and Union College in Schenectady. Dana enjoyed cooking, fishing, gardening and playing his...
Concepcion Laboy-Talavera
Dec 19, 2019
GUILDERLAND- Concepcion Laboy-Talavera "Connie", 72, passed away peacefully on December 19, 2019 at St. Peter's Hospice Inn surrounded by her loving family. She was born on June 2, 1947 daughter of Miguel and Iris Laboy in Ponce, Puerto Rico. Connie was proud of her heritage and had a passion for genealogy. Her name was Weixi meaning brave sun spirit. Connie...
Natividad Benitez
Dec 18, 2019
Brooklyn- Natividad Benitez, 95, passed away in Brooklyn on Wednesday, December 18, 2019.Natividad is survived by her children, Petra Lopez, Juan E. Perez and Gladys Santiago(Fred). She was the loving "Abuela" to Christian, Selena, Corinne, Fred Jr., Justin and Dominick. She was also a great grandmother to Louis, Mikey and Jose and a great great grandmother to Hailey and many...
Ta'Haje Tydelle Mccloud
Dec 18, 2019
Albany- Ta'Haje Tydelle McCloud, born November 7, 2019, gained his wings on December 18, 2019. Surviving are his parents, Dharrion McCloud and Diamond McCray; great-grandparents, Yvonne Fason, Beulah Evans-White; grandparents, Andrea Edwards-Ross, Dwayne McCray, Angelita McCloud, Murrell Ross, Clerance Hankins and Frank Singletary; aunts, Andrea McCloud, Charlene Evans, Monique David, Margaret Fason, Audra Edwards-Cashaw, Yiesha Coleman, Alice McCloud, Donasia and...
Claudia Scott
Dec 18, 2019
Latham - Claudia Scott, 75, on Wednesday, December 18, 2019, fell asleep and is awaiting the return of Jesus Christ.Claudia is survived by her son Scotty Burbage, her brother Kevin Mitchell, and many close friends from her church, Living Hope Community Church.The passion of her life was her love for God and her Lord Jesus Christ. Claudia's ardent commitment to...
Barbara Ellis Best
Dec 18, 2019
Albany~ Barbara J. Ellis Best, born May 01, 1942, in Wayne County, NC to William Thompson and Ruth Lee Ellis. She attended Dillard High School in Goldsboro, N.C. up into the 10th grade and later went to Goldsboro High School where she graduated. Barbara went on to meet her late husband James Best Jr. and moved to Albany, NY where...
Gertrude K. Van Hattum
Dec 18, 2019
ALBANY- Gertrude "Trudy" Cullen Van Hattum, 91, "Lolly Pop Grandma" passed away peacefully on December 18, 2019 with her loving family by her side. Trudy was born on May 17, 1928 daughter of the late George and Ruth (Sprague) Cullen in Albany. Trudy and John resided in Glenmont for over 50 years. She was a homemaker during her children's formative...
Donald H. Rector
Dec 16, 2019
It is with great sadness that the family of Donald H. Rector announces his passing on December 16, 2019 at Ellis Hospital after a long and heroic battle with COPD. Don was born in Albany, NY on April 2, 1933, to Edythe and Harold Rector. Survived by his loving wife, of 63 years, Nancy Cronk Rector; children Donna Quackenbush her...
Charles A. Ruso
Dec 16, 2019
Albany- Charles Andre Ruso "Charlie", 67, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Monday, December 16, 2019. Born in Albany he was the son of the late Charles E and Elizabeth (McCabe) Ruso. Charles is survived by his loving wife, Karen S. Ruso.Charles was a graduate of V.I. High School in Albany class of 1970 before attending Union...
Rose P. Caputo
Dec 15, 2019
Guilderland~Rose Caputo, 96, died December 15, 2019 after a brief illness at Our Lady of Mercy Life Center. Rose was the daughter of the late Salvatore and Angelina (Zanella) Carbonare; sister of the late Mary Clements, Bernice Mango and Anthony Carbonare. She was the wife of the late Rocco Caputo for 59 years.She is survived by her son Robert, of...
Brenda A. Bannon
Dec 15, 2019
DELANSON - Brenda A. Bannon, 54, passed away on December 15, 2019 at home with her family.She was born on April 15, 1965, daughter of the late James E. Bateson and Margaret P. Nichols.Brenda worked as an Addictions Program Specialist 2 at OASAS. She grew up in East Syracuse/Minoa. Brenda will be remembered as a hardworking, selfless, strong woman. She...
Arthur F. Green
Dec 14, 2019
Colonie - Arthur F. Green, 95, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 14, 2019. Arthur was the son of the late Arthur and Mary Green of Albany. Arthur was the devoted husband to the late Lois D. Green. They were married 62 years.Arthur was employed as a Heating & Ventilation Engineer for the State of New York for 38 years...
Dennis G. Breen
Dec 14, 2019
Albany~ Dennis G. Breen, 76, of Albany, passed away on December 14, 2019 after a long illness. Born on April 21, 1943 in Cropsyville, NY, Dennis was a graduate of Tamarac High School, class of 1961. Dennis served in the US Navy from 1961-1966 and received and honorable discharge. He then spent the next 40 years working for the State...
Donald Bates
Dec 14, 2019
Donald A. Bates, 72, passed away on Saturday, December 14, 2019 at Albany Medical Center, with his loving family by his side. Don was the son of the late Anthony and Helen (Flanigan) Bates. He was the devoted husband of over 33 years, to Deborah (Stack) Bates. Don work for New York State as a sales Tax Auditor with the...
Richard J. Lawya
Dec 13, 2019
CLIFTON PARK - Richard "Dick" J. Lawya, 84, passed away on Friday, December 13, 2019 at the Gateway House of Peace in Ballston Spa. Dick was born on April 19, 1935 in Schenectady and was the son of the late Richard H. and Alida F. (Lavin) Lawya. He served in the US Army during the Korean War and attained the...
Peter Justin Tice
Dec 13, 2019
LATHAM – Peter Justin Tice, 62, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 13, 2019 at his home. Peter was born on October 13, 1957 in Rockville Centre and was the son of the late Leroy Edward and Rose Rachel (Licata) Tice. He was a registered nurse at the Stratton VA Hospital for many years before retiring. Peter loved watching his...
Dennis Blair
Dec 13, 2019
ALBANY- Dennis Blair, 65, passed away Friday, December 13, 2019 at St. Peter's Hospice, Albany, NY.He was born in Jersey City, NJ, on October 25, 1954, the son of Velma Booker and the late John Blair, Sr.Dennis was the father of Denano Blair, Stephanie Blair and Deneika Blair; brother of Lonzie Gibbons, John (Della) Blair, Willie Blair, Michelle Miller, Renee...
Zdzislaw Frank Czarnecki
Dec 12, 2019
Zdzislaw Frank Czarnecki, 88, of Clifton ParkBorn on November 27, 1931, he passed away on December 12, 2019 at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady.There are no services at this time.
Frederick R. Soloby
Dec 12, 2019
"Why worry when you can pray?" [Fred Soloby]On 11:47am, Thursday, December 12, 2019, Frederick Soloby a beloved local evangelist, tv repair technician and taxi driver, passed away at the age of 70.Fred Soloby was born on January 28, 1949, in Albany, NY to Roman and Virginia Soloby in Albany Medical Center. He received his high school education from Hackett Junior...
