Maria Bodenstab
Oct 28, 2019
Troy- Maria Bodenstab, 91, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, October 28, 2019.She was born in Augsburg, Germany on October 17, 1928 to Sophie and Kaspar Hirschmann. She resided in the Troy area since she emigrated to the US in the 1940's. Maria worked as a waitress in many area restaurants while raising her sons as a...
Della Mae Walker
Oct 27, 2019
ALBANY- Della Mae Walker, 87, born March 28, 1932 in Florence, South Carolina. She was predeceased by her mother, Mary Ethel Presley, father, Thomas Lee Presley and her husband, Albert Walker.Della graduated High school in New York City, where she lived for many years. She moved to Albany where she met and married her husband. She worked at J.D. Beers...
Dr. Aiello Paley, Md
Oct 27, 2019
Dr. Alexander Aiello Paley, M.D., age 33, passed away at home, surrounded by his family, on Sunday, October 27, 2019 after a 33-month journey living with Glioblastoma. He will be remembered by his family and friends for his positivity, humor, kindness, perseverance, love of the Mets and LOUD singing.Alex was born and raised in Albany, NY, the middle child of...
Kevin E. Coleman, Sr.
Oct 27, 2019
Kevin Eugene Coleman Sr., affectionately known as "Pop" to family and friends died Sunday, October 27th, at St. Peter's Hospital in Albany following a lengthy illness. Coleman, 65, who lived in Albany for more than 40 years, was a native of Hudson, N.Y. He was known for his quick wit, generosity, love, and devotion to his very large family. He...
Clyde William Mayer
Oct 27, 2019
Latham -C. William Mayer, 95, died October 27, 2019. He was born in Newark, New Jersey, October 7, 1924. He was the son of Clyde and Helen Mayer who are both deceased and has a sister, Lois Pearson who resides in Austin, Texas. He has been married to Margaret Mitchell Mayer for 65 years. They have four children namely Anne...
Donald D. Morin
Oct 27, 2019
Westerlo - Donald D. Morin, 86, passed away Sunday, October 27, 2019 with his loving family by his side. Donald was the son of the late John and Gladys Morin. Donald is together again with his late wife Natalie B. Morin. Donald "Big D" was co-owner of Uptown Beverage in Rotterdam and Savemore Beverage in Clifton Park. Donald is survived...
Mary Lee Black
Oct 26, 2019
Mary Lee (Lipscomb) Black, 78, passed away peacefully on October 26, 2019 in Albany. The daughter of the late Eric and Vinel Lipscomb, Mary Lee was born on July 2, 1941 in Coeymans, NY. Mary Lee worked for many years as a professional seamstress for interior decorators in Albany, New York. She devoted most of her adult life to the...
Harmony L.S. Benjamin
Oct 26, 2019
Benjamin, Harmony L.S. Troy, NY Harmony Benjamin, 825 of River St., passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, October 26, 2019. Harmony was born in Niskayuna on November 8th, 2010 to her loving parents Jamila Burke and Daquon Benjamin. At birth, Harmony was diagnosed with 23rd 6P Chromosome Deletion to which she was not expected to live past five...
Wilhelmina N. Bruce
Oct 26, 2019
Altamont- Wilhelmina N. Bruce, 99, passed away peacefully Saturday, October 26, 2019. Born in Colonie on July 29, 1920, Wilhelmina was the daughter of the late Henry and Pauline Nitz. She and her husband, the late Gordon Mott Bruce, were long time residents of Altamont where they raised their family.Wilhelmina is survived by her children, Judith (Alan) Ross and Robert...
Marilyn R. Praga
Oct 26, 2019
Marilyn (Lamoureux) Praga (89), of Latham, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, October 26, 2019. She was married to Albert D. Praga, Sr. (pre-deceased) for 63 years. Growing up in Rensselaer, the youngest daughter of Helen K. Williams and Gregory A. Lamoureux, Marilyn always displayed a zest for life. After marrying Albert, in addition to raising her children,...
William F. Murphy
Oct 25, 2019
Colonie: William F. (Bill) Murphy Sr., 89, a resident of Kingsway Apartments died Friday, October 25, 2019 surrounded by family at Albany Medical Center.Bill was born October 11, 1930 in Detroit, Michigan to William and Catherine Murphy. He grew up in Albany having graduated from CBA (48) and Siena College with a degree in accounting. He married Eileen O'Connor in...
Simuel Quattlebaum, Sr.
Oct 25, 2019
COLONIE-Simuel Quattlebaum, Sr., 84, of Colonie passed away on Friday, October 25, 2019 at St. Peter's Hospital. Mr. Quattlebaum was born in Savannah, GA the son of the late James Quattlebaum, Sr. and Wilhelmina Dublin Quattlebaum. Educated in GA and Albany, NY. He and his parents relocated to New York City. They later settled in Albany. He worked for Al...
Frances A. Stark
Oct 22, 2019
Latham- (Frances) Ann Stark, 71, passed away after a long battle with breast cancer on October 22, 2019. Born in Malone, NY she was the daughter of the late Leigh W. and Frances A. Stark (Costlow). She is preceded in death by her son, James P. Dumas of Bristol, RI and Malone; and her brothers Milton J. Stark of Malone,...
David Benjamin Oliver, Jr.
Oct 22, 2019
Schenectady~ David B. Oliver, Jr. , 67, died October 22, 2019. Per the wishes of the family, the services that have been previous published have been cancelled. To leave a special message visit the guestbook below above. A complete obituary is to be published.
Evelyn M. Priddle
Oct 22, 2019
Latham- Evelyn M. Priddle, 94, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 22, 2019 at her daughter's home. Evelyn was the daughter of the late Violet and Edward Little. She is predeceased by her husband of 74 years, George W. Priddle. Evelyn worked for 18 years at the Cabbage Patch Daycare Center and G.E. during WWII as a tour guide. She...
Virginia Cavanaugh Karins
Oct 22, 2019
COLONIE- Virginia Cavanaugh Karins, 96, entered into eternal life on October 22, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on May 8, 1923 in Rhinebeck, N.Y., daughter of the late William J. and Sarah E. (Halley) Cavanaugh.Virginia and her husband raised their 3 children together in Colonie. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She retired...
Peter M. Giso, Sr.
Oct 21, 2019
Peter M. Giso, Sr. age 77, of Albany, passed away peacefully on October 21, 2019 at St. Peter's Hospital with his loving family by his side after a long battle with cancer. Peter was born September 9, 1942, in Albany, to the late Michael and Frances (Papa) Giso. Peter was the devoted husband to Marilyn Giso. They were married 55...
William L. Hammond
Oct 20, 2019
Albany - William "Noonie" L. Hammond, 84, passed away Sunday, October 20, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. William was born in Albany, New York and was the son of the late Letcher Hammond and Durrell Myers-Bedell. William was a graduate of the Albany High School Class of '55 where he displayed his athletic skills in basketball, football, and track....
Raymond T. Stammel
Oct 20, 2019
COLONIE- Raymond T. Stammel, age 95, passed away surrounded by family at home on October 20, 2019.He was born in Albany, the son of the late Benjamin and Mary Stammel.Raymond was an Army Veteran of WW II Battle of the Bulge and served as an Honor Guard to General Patton. He also served in the Coast Guard.He retired as a...
Lois R. Johnson
Oct 18, 2019
Colonie~ Lois R. Johnson, 91, of Colonie, passed away peacefully, Friday, October 18, 2019. Born on September 6, 1928 in Amsterdam, NY, Lois was the daughter of the late Charles and Bessie (Grade) Foss. Lois was raised and educated in Amsterdam where she graduated from Amsterdam High School. She received her college education from Amsterdam School of Commerce. Lois was...
