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Frances Theresa Eastman
Apr 11, 2019
The Life of Frances (Fran) Theresa Eastman 1/30/1928 – 4/11/2019Frances Theresa Cembalski entered this world with grit, and left this world with grit. She was born prematurely on January 30, 1928 in Florence, Vermont to Polish immigrant parents, Wesley and Mary (Godrick) Cembalski. Two months premature, Frances weighed 3.5 pounds, and was fighting for her life. Frances' maternal grandmother took...
M. (Heffern) St. John
Apr 11, 2019
GREEN ISLAND - Martha Grace (Heffern)St. John, born on August 12, 1921, stopped singing on Thursday, April 11, 2019. Those melodious tunes she shared for 94 years, starting at age three, will be long remembered by all of us who were honored to love her. She made friends wherever she went, and if you wanted to use one quote to...
Gregory C. Haymes
Apr 10, 2019
Capital Region writer, musician and artist Gregory Charles Haymes died Wednesday, April 10 at Albany Medical Center from complications of metastatic lung cancer. He was 68.Haymes, of Schodack, was co-founder of the award-winning arts website Nippertown.com and had a long career as music critic for the Albany Times Union, Daily Gazette and Metroland.He found national fame as Sarge Blotto, lead...
Shelly Ann Cavotta-Trifiletti-Roux
Apr 10, 2019
Latham- Shelly Ann Cavotta-Trifiletti-Roux, 52, passed away April 10th, 2019 surrounded by her family and loved ones. Shelly was born January 15th, 1967 as the daughter of Ted Cavotta and Patricia Barr. She attended and graduated from Shaker High School in 1985 with high honors. She worked for Schenectady County Public Health for the better part of her life helping...
Florence M. Knighton
Apr 10, 2019
Florence M. Knighton, "Babe" , 95, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 10, 2019 at Our Lady of Mercy Life Center, with her loving family by her side. Florence was the daughter of the late Thomas and Florence (Steele) Espey. Florence was the devoted wife to the late John Knighton. To know her was to love her. She was predeceased...
Robert L. Alexander
Apr 10, 2019
Robert Louis Alexander was born in Lancaster, South Carolina. He was the son of Nathaniel Alexander and Lones (Hagins) Alexander. He moved to Albany, New York where was a dedicated employee of the Stratton VA Medical Center as a warehouseman and Albany Medical Center in the Food and Nutrition Services. Robert enjoyed spending time with his family, road trips near...
John Monty
Apr 9, 2019
GUILDERLAND- John Monty, age 86, passed away at the Teresian House on April 9, 2019 with his wife "Jan" by his side. John was born on March 24, 1933 in Altona, NY to the late John and Alice Monty. He graduated from Altona Central School in 1950 and from Long Island Ag & Tech in 1952. He went to work...
June M. Kearsing
Apr 9, 2019
Silver Springs, Fla.~June M. Kearsing, 82, of Silver Springs, Fla., passed away on Tuesday, April 9, 2019 at The Ted & Diane Brandley House in Marion County, Florida. Born in Albany on June 12, 1936, June was the daughter of the late Kenneth Kannaley and Helen (Halpin) and step daughter of Kate Kannaley. She was the devoted wife to the...
Pamela A. Saunders
Apr 9, 2019
Pamela A. Saunders, 70, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 9, 2019 at St. Peter's Hospice Inn. She was born March 3, 1949, in Schenectady to the late John and Jeannine (Coates) Lloyd. She married John R. Saunders on April 12, 1986, in Clifton Park. She worked as a private home health aide, displaying a compassionate skill caring for others....
Frank H. Merrill, Jr.
Apr 9, 2019
Renesselaer - Frank H. "Chip" Merrill Jr., 68, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 9, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. Chip was the son of the late Frank and Doris (Foster) Merrill. Chip loved camping, muscle cars and having a good time. Frank is survived by his children; Frank Merrill, Thomas Merrill, Joan Merrill and Ray Ingoldsby. He is...
Peter J. Galvin, Jr.
Apr 9, 2019
Peter J. Galvin, Jr. age 68, died peacefully at home on Tuesday, April 9 2019. He was born on July 30, 1950 to Peter J. Galvin and Dolores (Hubert) Galvin. Peter served in the United States Air Force from 1968 to 1972 and was a veteran of the Vietnam war. Peter worked in the factory at General Electric for 45...
Julie Ann Morrissey
Apr 8, 2019
Morrissey, Julie Ann ALTAMONT Julie Ann Morrissey, 61, concluded her brave battle with illness on Monday, April 8, 2019, at St. Peter's Hospital surrounded by her family and friends Julie was born in Guilderland, the daughter of Albert and Sarah McAuley Morier, on January 9, 1958. She grew up around horses and many household pets that she loved and cared...
Maria Bongiorno
Apr 8, 2019
Albany- Maria Bongiorno, 56, passed away Monday, April 8, 2019 with her loving family by her side. Maria was the daughter of the late William and Katherine (Jones) Hausler. Maria was the loving wife to the late John "Bun" Bongiorno and loving companion to Paul Wallace. Maria enjoyed spending time cooking while singing and spending time with her beloved grandchildren....
George A. Folmsbee
Apr 8, 2019
Schenectady- George A. Folmsbee, II, 71, passed away Monday, April 8, 2019 with his loving family by his side. George was the son of the late George and Elizabeth Folmsbee. George was the devoted husband to Kathleen Folmsbee. They were married 46 years. George enjoyed going to the Sunnyview Pool and Gym. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. George...
Helen M. Ryan
Apr 8, 2019
Colonie- Helen M. Ryan, 90, passed peacefully on April 8, 2019. Helen was born May 17, 1928 in Glens Falls, New York, the daughter of the late Philomena and Joseph Sulette. She is predeceased by her devoted husband Francis "Bud" Ryan. Helen graduated from Plattsburgh University earning her BS degree in teaching. Helen was an elementary school teacher in the...
James Peter Keating
Apr 7, 2019
Guilderland -James "Bud" Keating passed away peacefully on April 7, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. He is preceded in death by his parents James and Mary Keating and brother, Joseph. James was born on February 8, 1931 in Bronx NY. He spent the early years of his life growing up in Jackson Heights, Queens NY. James went on to...
Mary Anne Kot
Apr 7, 2019
Schenectady- Mary Anne Kot, 62, passed away after a year and half battle with Muscular Dystrophy/ALS at her home surrounded by her loving family on April 7, 2019. Born on February 13, 1957 in Albany, NY she was the daughter of the late Paul J. and Rita M. (Conrad) McAuliffe. She was married to William M. Kot, Jr. on June...
Jean J. Gavin
Apr 6, 2019
Jean J. Gavin, 93, passed away on Saturday, April 6, 2019 at the Teresian House. Jean was the devoted wife to the late Frank Gavin. She was fun and sun loving, an avid Yankee fan, she loved celebrating her birthday, dancing, traveling to cape cod and spending time with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was a proud graduate...
Elaine C. Campbell
Apr 5, 2019
Elaine Clara Campbell, 96, passed away on Friday, April 5, 2019. A visitation hour will be held on Wednesday, June 19, 2019 at 10:00 am, followed by a memorial service at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, 343 New Karner Rd., Colonie, NY. Interment will follow the service at the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, Schuylerville, NY.
