Luis A. Balls, Jr
Sep 13, 2019
Luis Antonio Balls, Jr. passed away peacefully on Friday, September 13, 2019 in the comfort of his own home. He was predeceased by his mother, Peggy Balls (Trainor).He is survived by his loving wife, Laurie A. Balls (Febus); Loving Sons, Luis A, Balls, III (Ashley Rose) and Miguel A. Balls; Brother, Marco A. Balls (Andrea); Sisters, Dawn Wellington, Korie J....
Rose M. Hirst
Sep 13, 2019
Altamont- Rose M. Hirst, 75, passed away on September 13, 2019 at Ellis Hospital.Rose was born on March 2, 1944, daughter of the late Frederick and Bertha Tubbs. Rose retired from K Mart Corporation after over 35 years of service. Rose will be remembered for her strong will and compassion for others. She was a natural caretaker and a strong...
Charles Rempson Coleman Jr.
Sep 12, 2019
Albany, New York---Charles Rempson Coleman Jr., 79, passed away on Thursday, September 12, 2019 after battling a long illness. He had resided at Laurel Lakes Nursing Home in Lee, Massachusetts for the last 12 years.He began his life on July 23, 1940 in Hudson, New York. He was born to the late Martha (Thompson) and Charles Coleman Sr. He was...
Catherina G. Miller
Sep 12, 2019
Catherina "Kaye" Miller, 84, passed peacefully at home on September 12, 2019. She was the beloved wife of 53 years to Lawrence Miller, dear mother of Douglas (Jackie) Miller and Jeffrey Miller, loving grandma to Kyle Miller, Zachary Goodness, Seth Miller, Emily Miller, Natalie Miller, Sarah Miller, and great grandma to Ella Kaye. She was the sister of Fran Szczesniak...
Joseph P. Pozefsky
Sep 12, 2019
Joseph P. Pozefsky, age 76, of Colonie, passed suddenly September 12th at home.He was born on June 24th, 1943 to the late Samuel Pozefsky and Mary Gervisl in Albany, NY.Joe retired from the Albany Police Department in 1990.Joe is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 40 years, the former Linnett Loiselle Pozefsky; and also many nieces and nephews....
Ronald L. Strevell
Sep 12, 2019
Colonie- Ronald L. Strevell, 71, passed away on September 12, 2019 surrounded by his family. He was born on December 2, 1947 son of the late Joseph and Anne Strevell in Albany, NY. Ronald was a Veteran of the U.S. Army serving his country in Vietnam. Ron enjoyed the outdoors, both camping and fishing as well as gardening. He was...
Cynthia Dawn Bertrand
Sep 11, 2019
Latham -Bertrand, Cynthia DawnCynthia Dawn Bertrand passed away on Wednesday, September 11, 2019 at Evergreen Commons.She was born to Daniel and Evelyn Miller on September 20, 1926. Cynthia and her husband, Dick, enjoyed their life in "Lovely Altamont, USA," and raising their family there. She was actively involved with the Boyd Hilton Post and the Ladies Auxiliary, planning her Luaus...
Marion Virginia Rickard
Sep 11, 2019
Schenectady- Marion V. Rickard, 93, passed away on September 11, 2019 at home with her family.She was born June 2, 1926, daughter of the late Floyd and Doris Walker in Cobleskill, New York.Marion was one of Jehovah's Witnesses. Active member of the local congregations for the past 63 years. She enjoyed sharing the Bible's message with others. She also enjoyed...
Royal F. Kingsley
Sep 11, 2019
Scotia- Royal F. Kingsley, 95, passed away on September 11, 2019. He was born on May 19, 1924 son of the late Frank and Inez Kingsley in Sharon Springs, NY.Royal was a proud Veteran serving in the U.S. Army. Roy was a jack of all trades, a hard worker, he was employed in many industries including carpentry, construction, farming, driving...
Nicola Valenza
Sep 10, 2019
Albany - Nicola Valenza, 81, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, September 10, 2019. Nicola was the son of the late Joseph and Josephine Valenza. Nicola was the devoted husband to the late Ann Marie Valenza. They were married 42 years. Nicola was born in Tunisia and grew up in Sicily and Turin, Italy. He immigrated to the United States in...
Edward H. Hills
Sep 10, 2019
MENANDS - Edward H. Hills, 88, died on Tuesday, September 10, 2019 at Albany Medical Center.Born in Detroit, Michigan on August 11, 1931 and was the son of the late George "Pappa" Hills and Constance "Nanny" Iddings. He grew up in Highland Park, Michigan. He graduated with his Bachelor's from Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan. He was the Director...
Deborah A. Smallwood
Sep 9, 2019
Scotia~Deborah A. Smallwood, 58, of Scotia, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 9, 2019 with her loving family by her side.Born in Albany on August 30, 1961. Deborah was the beloved daughter of William and Susan (Hotaling) Heimburg. She was the devoted wife of 24 years to Floyd Wayne Smallwood. Loving mother of Michael and Marina, and cherished grandmother of...
Levirn (Moore) Williams
Sep 8, 2019
Levirn (Moore) WilliamsALBANY - Levirn (Moore) Williams departed her life peacefully on Sunday September 8, 2019 at her residence.She was born in Okolona, Mississippi a daughter of the late Ernest and Myrtle (Ivey) Moore.She retired after working at various jobs for over 70 years.Levirn was preceded in death by her brother, James Moore; her sisters Odella Moore, Aljury Rimmer and...
Lorraine L. O'Brien
Sep 7, 2019
Troy- Lorraine L. O'Brien (Vashrow), 65, loving mother of 2 children passed away at home on Saturday, September 7, 2019. Born in Troy, Lorraine was the daughter of the late Albert and Janet Vashrow. Lorraine was a nurse for 30 plus years and practicing nursing in the areas of geriatrics and psychiatry in the crisis center for the NYS office...
John W. Lasch, Sr.
Sep 6, 2019
Albany- John W. Lasch Sr., 62, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, September 6, 2019.He was born and raised in Albany, the son of the late Ruth B. (Murdick) and Frank J. Lasch Sr. He attended Guilderland High School. John spent his working career of 37 years with the City of Albany, Department of Parks and Recreation. His dedication to his...
Mechthilde Irene Harvey
Sep 6, 2019
Mechthilde Irene Harvey, passed away on September 6, 2019. A memorial service will be held on Friday, September 13, 2019 at 5PM at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, 181 Troy Schenectady Road, Watervliet, NY 12189. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of your choice.
William P. Kested
Sep 5, 2019
WESTERLO- William P. Kested, age 53, passed away suddenly on September 5, 2019.He was born in Troy, NY, the son of the late William Kested and the late Dawn Kested. He was the step son of Daniel Kleber of Niskayuna.Billy enjoyed fishing, hunting and was also known as ("The Striper King"). He was a Welder at Hannay Reels in Westerlo...
Gregory David Jones
Sep 5, 2019
Troy~Gregory "Biff" David Jones, born in Tarrytown, NY, on June 19, 1958 passed away on September 5, 2019 with his loving sister Kimberly Jones-Martini and his loving brother-in-law Victor A. Martini at his side. At 7:40 pm he bravely passed after a long, hard-fought battle with small-cell lung cancer. Gregory was an avid and accomplished gardener, art connoisseur and film...
Susan Codden
Sep 4, 2019
Susan Codden, 71, passed away on September 4, 2019 peacefully at home in Albany, NY after battling Alzheimer's disease for several years. Born on December 2, 1947 in Lansing Michigan, Susan was the eldest daughter of the late Earl and Beulah Whipple. She was a secretary at Farnsworth Middle School in Guilderland, NY for nearly 30 years, wholeheartedly dedicated to...
Shirley A. Lee
Sep 4, 2019
She was born on April 2, 1936 daughter of the late Milton Harold and Grace Snyder in Albany. Shirley was predeceased by her sons, Richard Baldwin and Allen Baldwin; and her husband, Bennie Lee and his daughter Donna. She was also predeceased by her 3 siblings. She is survived by her stepchildren, Bruce, Brian and Denise; her daughter-in-law, Anne Wilson...
