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Marquan William Mackey-Meggs
Jan 21, 2019
COHOES- Marquan William Mackey-Meggs was born August 27, 1994 and was called home on January 21, 2019. He was predeceased by his mother Marjorie and is survived by his wife, Danielle; his son Marcel; his siblings, Noelle, Malcolm, Sierra, Omari, and Faquan; his niece, Malina; his nephews, Jayceon, Aleem, A'mari, and Aasir; his father, Floyd; his mother-in-law, Stacy; his aunt,...
Leo R. Roberts, Jr.
Jan 21, 2019
COHOES- Leo R. Roberts, Jr., 50, passed away on Monday, January 21, 2019 with his loving family by his side. Leo was born in Cohoes on December 6, 1968 to Leo R. Roberts, Sr. and the late Jane A. Roberts.Leo was a kind soul who was a family man and great friend. He liked horseshoes, darts, hacky sack, online card...
Helen P. Gachowski
Jan 21, 2019
Richfield Springs- Helen P. Gachowski, 89, passed away on Monday, January 21, 2019 with her sons by her side. Born at home in Richfield Springs, New York, Helen was the daughter of the late Harry and Johanna Palyga and the loving wife of the late Benjamin A. Gachowski Jr.Helen was a lifelong farmer taking over after her parents passing. They...
Jean Marie Pollay
Jan 20, 2019
Albany~ Jean Marie Pollay, 83, of Albany, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 20, 2019. Born in Schaghticoke on October 25, 1935, Jean was the daughter of the late Charles and Edith (McClain) Pollay. Jean was a faithful member of Pineview Community Church in Albany. Jean is survived by her brother, William (Winnie) Pollay of Newbury Park, CA. In addition...
Andrew Sandalakis
Jan 19, 2019
Andrew Manousos SandalakisAndrew Sandalakis, 87 years old, passed away peacefully with his family by his bedside on November 19, 2019. Born on December 5th, 1931 to Manousos Sandalakis and Zamvia Moustakas. Andrew grew up on the Greek island of Milos in the Aegean Sea. At the age of 15, he joined the Greek Royal Airforce. Then, as was the family...
Barbara J. Trainor
Jan 19, 2019
Barbara J. Trainor, 61 of Colonie, NY passed away peacefully on January 19, 2019 surrounded by her loved ones. Home (and Family) is where the heart lives and that statement had never been more true when it came to Barb's outlook on life. A fierce defender of her family; Barb was not afraid to speak her mind but she had...
Sandra Bloom Martin
Jan 19, 2019
Albany - Sandra Bloom Martin, 82 passed away January 19, 2019 at Our Lady of Mercy Life Center in Guilderland.Born and educated in Wisconsin, Sandy became a research biochemist and eventually retired from the Wadsworth Center of the New York State Department of Health. She was a devoted Mom and an avid gardener, birder and traveler. She visited all seven...
Paulette Peterson
Jan 18, 2019
WATERVLIET - Paulette Jean (Gill) Peterson age 76, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 18, 2019 at the Columbia Memorial Hospital in Hudson. Paulette was born August 20, 1942, in Troy and was the daughter of the late Matthew C. and Minnie (Wolfram) Gill. She graduated from Shaker High School in 1960 and lived most of her life in Latham...
Carlos M. Barrera
Jan 18, 2019
Carlos Manuel Barrera passed away peacefully in his home on January 23, 2019 at the age of 92 surrounded by his loved ones. Carlos was the oldest of 8 children born to Coralia and Armando Barrera. Carlos was a veteran of World War II having served in the Marines as a pfc messenger on the south pacific island of Iwo...
Phyllis A. Thompson
Jan 18, 2019
After a brief illness Phyllis A. Thompson departed this life on January 18, 2019. She was the daughter of the late Evelyn (Thompson) and Sylvester Lightsey. She leaves to mourn her death Doretha (Jerry) Tolliver, David (Willie) Lumpkin Jr, Sylvester (Duke) Lumpkin, Jaritia (Lance) Ray and son-in-law Walter Ross. Phyllis also left 16 grandchildren, 57 great-grandchildren and 31 great-great grandchildren....
Melanie J. Stanley
Jan 18, 2019
Troy - Melanie J. Stanley (DiNallo), 57, passed away Friday, January 18, 2019 with her loving family by her side. Melanie was the daughter of the late Andrew and Dorothy Stanley. Melanie is survived by her children, William, Maria (Amanda), Angela (KC); grandchildren, Serenity, Price, Jennyleigh, Mason, Joshua, Austin and Karlos; siblings, Michael, Donna, Randall, Kathryn, Debra, Sandra and Pamela;...
Yvonne Bigger
Jan 17, 2019
Albany- Yvonne (Merizuria Lucas) Bigger, 76, passed away suddenly on Thursday, January 17, 2019 with her loving family by her side. Yvonne was the daughter of the late William and Lucille Lucas. She was born in Beaufort, South Carolina on October 8, 1942.Yvonne was devoted to her family. Yvonne enjoyed traveling, cooking, shopping, but mostly spending time with the family....
Laura Dimaggio
Jan 17, 2019
Albany- Laura (Webb) DiMaggio, 59, passed away on Thursday, January 17, 2019. Daughter of the late Joseph William and Florence Rose Webb, she was born on February 12, 1959 in Albany and was a lifelong resident. Laura is survived by her husband, Philip DiMaggio, her son, Robb Hensel of Destin Fl. (Yulanda), brothers Joseph of Albany and Michael of Hopewell...
Joseph A. Macri
Jan 17, 2019
Albany- Joseph A. Macri, 73, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 17, 2019 with his family by his side. He was the son of the late Frank and Julia Macri. Joe is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Elda (Losavio) Macri. Following college, Joe went on to the U.S Army Reserves working in the medical unit. Joe worked...
Alice M. Schreiner
Jan 17, 2019
Troy- Alice M. Schreiner, 78, passed away Thursday, January 17, 2019 with her loving family by her side. Alice was the daughter of the late Ernest and Anna (Manning) Alderman. Alice was the devoted wife to the late Donald J. Schreiner, Sr., who predeceased her in 1987.Alice was devoted to her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. To her family was...
James Alund
Jan 17, 2019
Latham~James Alund, 65, entered eternal life on January 17, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. Born on August 14, 1953, Jim was the son of Joseph Whipple and Anne (Scaringe) Whipple. He was the devoted husband of Jill (Haluska) Alund. Loving father of Jimmy, Janey (Brian), and John. Dearest brother of William, Robert (Mary), Edward (Patty), Frank (JoEllen), and Barbara.Jim...
William M. Ziegler
Jan 17, 2019
Clifton Park- William M. Ziegler, 69, passed away peacefully on January 17, 2019.William was born on November 12, 1949 son of the late William H. and Audrey Zielgler in Troy, NY.He is survived by his brothers, Ronald Ziegler (Janet) and Scott Ziegler (Janet) and his large family of friends. A memorial service will be held privately.
Roseann Malloy
Jan 16, 2019
Guilderland~ Roseann Malloy passed away peacefully on January 16, 2019 at the age of 90. Born in Albany, New York on November 7, 1928, she was predeceased by her parents John and Mildred Preville Stickler. Her beloved husband Donald F. Malloy of 23 years passed away in 1973. In her earlier years, she worked at Ford's Tavern, the Albany Jewish...
John A. Toma
Jan 16, 2019
COHOES - John A. Toma, 66, transitioned into eternal life on Wednesday, January 16, 2019.John was born on June 13, 1952 to the late Anthony and Dorothy (Dover) Toma. John is survived by his beloved daughters, Heather M. Toma, and Erica (Pejay) Toma; three grandsons, Carson A. Toma, Maxx R. Toma, and Oliver J. Toma; his siblings, Ronald (Dawn) Toma,...
Betty Traynor
Jan 15, 2019
Ballston Spa-Betty Traynor, was taken to her Heavenly home to meet her husband, Kellett, her parents and sisters, on Tuesday, January 15, 2019. She took her last peaceful breath at the age of 89, at Riverside Nursing Home and Center for Rehabilitation in Castleton, where she resided for the past 4 years. Betty waited until all five of her children...
