Dr. Henry Ferguson
Aug 17, 2019
A Man Without Borders: Henry Ferguson, Ph.D.Albany-Dr. Henry Ferguson passed away peacefully on August 17, 2019 at the age of 92, after a lifetime devoted to cross-cultural understanding, Japanese gardening, and laughter.Born May 31, 1927 Schenectady, NY, to C. Vaughan (General Electric Co.) and Harriet Rankin Ferguson (President, Girl Scouts, USA), Dr. Ferguson circled the globe three times in the...
Cheri Jo Abrams
Aug 16, 2019
WATERVLIET - Cheri Jo Abrams, 45, born in Troy, N.Y, suffering from a long illness of ALS passed away on Friday, August 16, 2019, at Samaritan Hospital in Troy, N.Y, with her loving family by her side. She was the daughter of Joseph Abrams Jr. and Sherry (Noel) Julian. Survivors include her loving children, Ciara Mendez and Billy E. Fay....
Joanne Ruchel
Aug 16, 2019
Watervliet - Joanne Ruchel, 75, joined her husband, Edward, in eternal rest on Friday, August 16, 2019 with her loving family by her side. Joanne was the daughter of the late Hyman and Rebecca Finklestein. Joanne was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. Joanne enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, playing Bingo, reading James Patterson books, watching old westerns, NCIS...
Marilyn J. Lubinski
Aug 16, 2019
Albany- Marilyn J. Lubinski, 80, passed away on August 16, 2019 at home with her loving family by her side. Marilyn was the daughter of the late Edward and Marian Allen. She began working for NYS where she met her husband Eugene. She worked at Albany Medical Center in the Speech Pathology Dept. Marilyn was a member of St. Teresa...
Victor C. Olivett
Aug 15, 2019
Victor C. Olivett, Glenmont NY, Nov 1949 – August 15, 2019, born in Catskill NY, grew up in that area, later moving to Saugerties to race the back roads in any number of "hot cars" with friends and then moving to Delmar/Glenmont area. Vic was the best husband a man could be to Melody Burns, (lovingly known as My Wife...
Dawn Kested
Aug 15, 2019
Dawn Kested, 73, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 15, 2019 at The Community Hospice Inn at St. Peters with her loving family by her side. Dawn was the daughter of the late John and Norma (Elder) Dugan. Dawn enjoyed spending time with her entire family and traveling. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her brother, Lynn...
Thomas O. Daniels Jr.
Aug 15, 2019
Troy- Thomas O. Daniels Jr, 63, "Dooley", passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Thursday, August 15, 2019. Thomas was the son of the late Thomas O. Daniels Sr. and Geneva Daniels. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Dorothy Daniels and their son Trey Daniels (Ely).Thomas was the Grandpa to; Thomas Daniels IV, Elian...
Charles Stegel, Jr.
Aug 15, 2019
Albany- Charles Stegel Jr., passed away on August 15, 2019. He was born in Niskayuna son of the late Charles Stegel Sr. and Lola "Genny" Walker.Charles was a Veteran of the U.S. Army where he served as a medic. After returning to the U.S. he obtained his massage certification and returned to Germany where he worked as a massage therapist...
Charles H. Carkner, Jr.
Aug 15, 2019
Rotterdam~Charles H. Carkner, Jr. "Brother Chuck",66, stepped into the presence of His Lord and Savior on August 15, 2019 and heard these word "Welcome home, thou good and faithful servant". Born October 29, 1952, in Albany to Charles and Irene (Bagley) Carkner, he is survived by his beloved wife, Christine, and adored and proud father of Danielle Traver, his favorite...
Traute G. O'Brien
Aug 14, 2019
Lake Luzerne - Traute "Trudy" G. O'Brien (Steffens) passed away on August 14, 2019 in the comfort of her home. Trudy was born in 1944 in Bremerhaven, Germany where she attended Surheider Schule until she came to the United States at the age of 16. She met her husband while here and they were later married in August 1962. In...
Elizabeth Spain
Aug 13, 2019
Elizabeth Spain was born December 28, 1955 to Hester Tucker Spain and James K Spain Sr. She had two sisters, Albertha Robinson, and Josephine Spain, and one brother James K Spain Jr. She attended school Pawley Island, Georgetown SC County where she was raised, where she graduated Howard High 1977. She was a lovely lady to be around to have...
Charnissa C. Walker
Aug 12, 2019
Albany- Charnissa C. Walker, 41, passed away Monday, August 12, 2019 with her loving family by her side. Charnissa was the daughter of the late Steven Caughman, Jacqueline Walker, and step-father, Kenneth Rivers (PoPo). Charnissa loved to cook, and she held a cooking degree from Glenmont Job Core. She also had a love of traveling, and spending time with friends....
Nancy Jane Eppelmann
Aug 12, 2019
ALBANY- Nancy Jane Eppelmann, daughter of the late Stillman Fenton Myers and Davia Balfoort Myers passed away peacefully on her mother's birthday, August 12, 2019 with family by her side at the age of 78. After being diagnosed at a young age, and suffering its debilitating effects, Nancy was a proud 40-year survivor of breast cancer, allowing her many more...
Patricia Mclaughlin
Aug 11, 2019
Albany- Patricia McLaughlin, age 79, passed away on August 11, 2019.All are invited to attend her graveside service on Thursday, September 5, 2019 at 10 a.m. at Our Lady of Angels Cemetery, Colonie, New York.
John Carpenter
Aug 11, 2019
Ballston Spa-John Carpenter, 60, passed away Sunday, August 11, 2019 at Saratoga Hospital with his loving family by his side. John was a caring, devoted husband to Barbara Carpenter. The two were happily married for 36 years. What John loved most was spending vibrant sunny days, and warm summer evenings with his family at their vacation home on Lake Clear...
Janice E. Woolrich
Aug 11, 2019
ALBANY - Janice E. Woolrich, 94, passed from this life on August 11, 2019, at the Hospice Inn at St. Peter's Hospital in Albany.Janice was born November 9, 1924, in Matamoras, PA, to the late Loren Z. Dodge and Katherine Martin Dodge. She was the sister of the late Evelyn Kingsley, Aileen Hicks, Katherine Kenny, and Loren Z. Dodge, Jr....
Joseph Cosgrave
Aug 11, 2019
Joseph Cosgrave, 84, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 11, 2019. Joseph was the son of the late Leo and Martina Cosgrave. Joseph enjoyed cooking and reading. Joseph is survived by his sons, Christopher (Debra) Cosgrave and Walter Cosgrave; his sisters, Susan Bencivengo and June Keller, and his brother, Leo Cosgrave. Joseph is predeceased by his siblings, Walter Cosgrave, Kathryn...
Irene A. Adams
Aug 10, 2019
Schenectady~Irene A. Adams, 69, of Schenectady, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, August 10, 2019.A resident of Schenectady most of her life, Irene was born in Plattsburgh on June 22, 1950. She was the daughter of the late Wilfred and Theresa (Carron) Trombley. Irene was the devoted wife to Richard J. Adams; They were together 50 years. Loving mother of Adora...
David Hale Gregory
Aug 9, 2019
Delmar~David Hale Gregory, 91, of Delmar, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 9, 2019 with his loving family by his side. Born in Syracuse on August 15, 1927, David was the son of the late George Groot Gregory and Dr. Clara Amelia (Hale) Gregory. He was the devoted husband of 43 years to the late Virginia DeWitt Gregory. They were...
Ronald Rutledge
Aug 8, 2019
ALBANY - Ronald Rutledge, 67, passed away on August 8, 2019. Ronald was predeceased by his parents Lawrence and Frances of Corning, NY and his brother Lawrence of West Chester, PA. He is survived by his sister, Mary Catherine (William) Pellicano; several nieces, nephews and grandnieces and nephews.Ronald was a Certified Nursing Assistant at Attentive Care in Albany for 18...
