Laurie Jean Cooper
Sep 21, 2019
Niskayuna - Laurie Cooper, 71, passed away peacefully Saturday, September 21, 2019 with her loving family by her side. Laurie was the daughter of the late Gordon and Jeanne Gray. Laurie was the devoted wife to Bob Cooper. They were married 47 + years. Laurie worked at Hillside Elementary School for 28 years before retiring in 2011. She enjoyed going...
Daniel W. Odell, Jr.
Sep 21, 2019
Daniel Willis Odell, Ph.D., of Loudonville, University at Albany professor emeritus, died on September 21, 2019. He was born 94 years ago in Montour Falls, New York to the late Daniel Willis Odell, Sr. and the late Mary Kay Odell. He is survived by three children, Daniel S. Odell (Judith) of Cohoes, New York; Elisabeth O. Grant (John) of Southampton,...
Muriel Louise Opal
Sep 21, 2019
COLONIE – Muriel Louise Opal, 89 of Colonie, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Schenectady on March 13, 1930 a daughter to Wilfred Leon and Dora Z. (St. Louis) Carter.Muriel worked as a Secretary in her earlier years but as her children were growing up, she wanted to focus on caring for her family....
John H. Wainwright, Jr.
Sep 21, 2019
John H. "Jack" Wainwright, Jr., 67, passed away on Saturday, September 21, 2019 at Samaritan Hospital with his with his loving family by his side. Jack was the son of the late John Wainwright, Sr. and Beverly (Thackrah) Wainwright. Jack was the devoted husband to JoAnn (Toro) Wainwright. They were married for over 23 years. He worked as a U.S....
Emily D. Neumann
Sep 20, 2019
Albany~Emily Doris (Hemke) Neumann, 93, of Avila Retirement Community, passed away peacefully of heart failure on September 20, 2019 at St. Peter's hospital. Emily was born on May 11, 1926 in Hampton, VA and was the youngest child of Edith Kriege Hemke (daughter of Reverend Otto E. Kriege) and Dr. Paul E. Hemke (son of Reverend Emil A. Hemke). Her...
Teresa Curto
Sep 20, 2019
ALBANY- Teresa Curto, age 92, passed away surrounded by her family on September 20, 2019.She was born in Albany, the daughter of the late Felice and Maria Mastroieni. She was predeceased by her husband, Paul Curto, her brother, Joseph Mastroieni and sister, Santa Curto.Teresa was an Albany High School graduate. She was employed by the NYS Department of Labor, Junior...
John J. Fleming, Sr.
Sep 19, 2019
ALBANY - John J. Fleming Sr., 75, of Albany passed away peacefully Thursday, September 19, 2019at Albany Medical Center surrounded by his loving family.John was born in Albany on October 2, 1943 a son to William and Helen (Cramer) Fleming.Educated in Rensselaer schools and graduated from Rensselaer High School.He was employed for many years as the Mail Room Supervisor for...
Patricia A. Detel
Sep 18, 2019
Patricia A. Detel, 81, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 18, 2019 at Community Hospice at Samaritan Hospital. Patricia was the daughter of the late John Detel and Bertha Detel. Patricia worked for over 37 years as a Principle Stenographer for the Executive Chamber of New York State. She enjoyed working on her families history with her genealogy journals, spending...
Stephen Ralph Eppelmann
Sep 17, 2019
ALBANY – Stephen Ralph Eppelmann, 57, passed away peacefully with family by his side on September 17, 2019 after a hard-fought battle with cancer for over a year. Born November 5, 1961, Steve grew up in and ultimately returned to Albany, with work in the trucking industry moving him to Massachusetts and Connecticut. Over the course of his career, in...
Anne Lamere
Sep 17, 2019
Albany - Anne LaMere, 80, passed away suddenly and peacefully on Tuesday, September 17, 2019. Anne was the daughter of the late Arthur and Dorthy Thomspon. Anne was the devoted wife to the late Frederick L. LaMere. They were married 53 years. Anne served 15 years of her husband's 20 years in the Air Force. Anne worked at both Freihofer's...
Robert Thomas Wessels Sr.
Sep 17, 2019
Schenectady- Robert T. Wessels Sr., 70, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Tuesday, September 17, 2019. Born in Troy he was the son of the late Margaret and William Wessels. He is survived by his wife, Dawn Wessels and stepdaughter, Dawn Shanahan (Jason). In addition to his wife Robert is survived by his children, Robert T. Wessels Jr....
John J. Schillaci
Sep 17, 2019
John Schillaci, 94, died on Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at St. Peter's Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born in Albany on November 13, 1924, he was the son of the late Guiseppi Schillaci and Rosina Renalli Schillaci. Mr. Schillaci was a World War II Veteran having served in Central Europe, Normandy and Northern France. He retired from the U.S. Postal Service...
Ida Swann
Sep 17, 2019
Albany-Ida Swann, 84, passed away on September 17 surrounded by her family. Ida was the daughter of the late Christine VanDuesen, devoted wife of the late Roy E. Swann, Ida is predeceased by her son in law Tracey J. Elliott, Sr., Ida is survived by her loving children, Sharon Swann-Elliott; Roy K. Swann, Sr. (Sunilda); her grandchildren, Thomas, Tracey Jr.,...
Jonathan Rush
Sep 16, 2019
Jonathan L. Rush, age 22, of Schenectady New York, was suddenly called home to be with the Lord on September 16, 2019 at Ellis Hospital, Schenectady, New York. Jonathan was born on January 8, 1997 to Mamie L. Singletary and Johnny Rush (of Brooklyn, New York).Jonathan was loved affectionately and unconditionally by his mother.After graduation from Schenectady High School, Schenectady,...
Gary Lee Morse, Sr.
Sep 15, 2019
MENANDS - Gary Lee Morse, Sr., of Menands, NY, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, September 15, 2019 at his home. Born on December 2, 1950 in Troy, NY, he was the son of the late Earl R. Morse, Sr., and the late Isabel J. Morse (Lovering). Gary graduated from Tamarac High School in 1968 where he excelled in academics and...
Theophlius Nelson
Sep 14, 2019
ALBANY – Theophlius "Steve" Nelson, died on Saturday, September 14, 2019 at St. Peter's Hospital. He leaves behind his wife, Lesley Nelson; six children, Noel, Jerome, Devon, Jermain, Kemar and Anna Stacia; one sister, Valda Bryan; two brothers, Johnathan (Daphne) Forbes and David (Pearl) Nelson; stepdaughter, Natalie Johnson and her children, Jordan and Josiah; stepsons, Brandon Langston and Shaun Langston;...
Richard E. Mctygue
Sep 14, 2019
Niskayuna~Richard McTygue, 47 of Niskayuna passed away suddenly on September 14 2019.Born in Saratoga NY on November 27 1971, Richard E McTygue was the son of Cynthia Nigro and the late Tony Nigro.He was the devoted Husband to Heather McTygue, married 15 years and together for 25.Richard was raised in Burnt Hills/ Ballston Lake NY, where he graduated from High...
John Flagler
Sep 14, 2019
Albany - John H.M. Flagler, 78, died peacefully on Saturday, September 14, 2019. Born in Rumford, Rhode Island, he was the son of the late John and Julliet Flagler. John was a graduate of Needham High School, Needham, MA, Burdette College in MA, and was a Veteran of the U.S. Navy. After his service, he worked in sales at various...
Harold A. Schermerhorn
Sep 14, 2019
Cohoes- Harold A. Schermerhorn, 94, passed away on Saturday, September 14, 2019. He was the son of the late Harold and Ada Schermerhorn. Harold is predeceased by his wife of 66 years, Jane Schermerhorn.Harold was a proud veteran serving with the Army in World War II. He was an avid rifleman and received many awards in skeet shooting. One of...
Barry Inman
Sep 14, 2019
Schenectady- Barry Inman, 70, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family and friends on Saturday, September 14, 2019. Born in Niskayuna, Barry was the son of the late Charles and Virginia Inman.Barry was a lifelong resident of Schenectady, New York. He served in the US Army Reserves- Corps of Engineers, between 1969 and 1975. Barry was retired from General Electric...
