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Mary T. Marx

Mary T. Marx

Nov 4, 2024

Mary T. Marx, 78, passed away peacefully on November 4, 2024.

Born on July 19, 1946, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Myrtle DeVarnne. She was also predeceased by her husband James Marx Sr; Brothers John, Carl, Joseph, and Raymond Jr. Sisters; Faith and Sara.

While raising five children, Mary helped her husband run several businesses to include, Jim’s...

Patricia Gaul

Patricia Gaul

Nov 3, 2024

Patricia T. Gaul, 80, passed away peacefully on November 3, 2024. 

She was born on January 15, 1944, daughter of the late Charles and Harriet Tommell. 

Patricia grew up on a farm in Clarksville, NY and was a kind and gentle soul. She had a passion for reading and writing, enjoyed horses, and loved the outdoors. She and her husband started Village...

Joaquin Colon

Joaquin Colon

2024

Rensselaer - Joaquin Colon, aged 75, passed away on November 3, 2024, just 6 days short of his 76th birthday at Albany Medical Center in Albany. 

Joaquin was born in New York City son of the late Joaquin and Lydia Colon, and predeceased by his first-born son Ace Colon. He is survived by his dedicated wife Elisa Soto-Colon, sons, Tony, Omar,...

Richard Allen Gareau

Richard Allen Gareau

Nov 2, 2024

March 1, 1947 – November 2, 2024

Richard Gareau, beloved father, brother, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on November 2, 2024, at the age of 77. Born to Alice and Alfred Gareau, Richard was a lifelong resident of Albany, graduating from Cardinal McCloskey High School and Albany Business College. Richard proudly served in the United States Air Force and had...

George Whitton

George Whitton

Nov 2, 2024

CLIFTON PARK - George Whitton, 64, of Clifton Park, passed peacefully at home on Saturday, November 2, 2024He was the beloved companion of Janet M Doody.George enjoyed fishing, camping and target practice. He took great pride in his current groundskeeping role and he loved the outdoors

A celebration of George's life will be held on Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 11:00...

Carmela Grasso

Carmela Grasso

Nov 2, 2024

SCHENECTADY- Carmela ”Carm” Grasso, 83, passed away peacefully on November 2, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Schenectady, New York on June 10, 1941, a daughter of the late Joseph and Rosalie DePasquale.

 Carm was a graduate of Mont Pleasant High School, Schenectady NY, and was employed as a key punch operator for the NYS Dept. of Tax &...

Michaelyn "Mickey" Gourlay-Doyle

Michaelyn "Mickey" Gourlay-Doyle

Nov 2, 2024

NASSAU - Michaelyn Gourlay-Doyle, age 81, known as “Mickey” by all, passed away peacefully at home on November 2, 2024 surrounded by her loving family.

She was pre-deceased by her parents, Harper L. Howard and Agnes Horning Howard and her loving husbands Robert Gourlay who passed in 1982 and John Doyle who passed in 2005.

She is survived by her sons Robert...

Margaret M. Kinlan

Margaret M. Kinlan

2024

Margaret Kinlan, formerly of Yonkers, NY, passed away on November 2, 2024. 

She graduated from Sacred Heart High School before earning her Bachelor Degree in nursing from Villanova University. As a nurse, Margaret worked in many different healthcare settings, including a time when she worked at the United Nations in New York City. Margaret was especially caring and attentive to the...

Virginia W. Preston

Virginia W. Preston

2024

Virginia W. Preston of Loudonville, NY, passed away on November 2, 2024. 

Born on July 23, 1929 in Oneonta to Fred and Hilda (Diamond) White of Cooperstown, NY. She was raised by her parents and foster parents Bob and Bernice Pickens of Cooperstown. She graduated from Cooperstown Central Schools in 1947 and Sage junior College of Albany in 1985.

Virginia joined the...

Deborah Robertson

Deborah Robertson

Nov 1, 2024

It is with great sadness we announce the unexpected passing of our Mother and Step-Mother, Deborah Jean Robertson on All Saints Day, November 1, 2024. Deborah was born in Albany, NY to the late Francis and Jean Borter on August 23, 1954. She was a 1972 Colonie Central High School graduate and lived most of her life in Colonie.Deb spent most...

James D. Taggart

James D. Taggart

Nov 1, 2024

James D. Taggart, 93, husband of Hilde (Betty) Taggart, passed away on Friday, November 1, 2024.

Jim grew up in Brooklyn, where he attended Brooklyn Tech before enlisting in the US Airforce; he was stationed in Germany, where he met and married Betty. Jim and Betty were long standing members of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Clifton Park. He retired...

Angelo Russo

Angelo Russo

2024

Angelo Russo, 86, passed away on Friday November 1, 2024, at St. Peter’s Hospital. 

Born on October 22, 1938, in Montemurro, Italy, he was the late son of Carmine and Anna Marie Russo. 

Angelo received his Associate degree in Electrical Engineering and owned his own construction company. He loved to invent things, up-cycled before it was cool, tinkered with everything to make...

Joseph M. Mikulec

Joseph M. Mikulec

Nov 1, 2024

Colonie, NY-

Joseph M. Mikulec, 48,  passed away peacefully in his sleep on November 1st. Joe was born on December 3, 1975 in Albany, NY to Rosemary Girgenti and the Late James Mikulec. He graduated from Berne-Knox-Westerlo in 1993 and went on to work at Phillips Medical for over 30 years. Joe met Christine in Westerlo, NY in 1991 and they...

Charles R. Levesque

Charles R. Levesque

Oct 30, 2024

It is with extreme sadness that we announce the passing of Charles Richard Levesque after a long and well lived life. On October 30, 2024 he completed his journey on earth, entered heaven and touched the face of God. 

Charles, better known as Charlie or Dick was born November 23rd, 1926. He was the son of Dennis and Katherine (Dittmer) Levesque....

Helen A. Novak

Helen A. Novak

Oct 30, 2024

COLONIE – Helen A. Novak, 78, of Colonie Village, passed away on October 30, 2024.

She was born in Albany on January 6, 1946 a daughter of the late Dominick and Theresa Attili.

Helen served as Vice President for many years for the Albany-Colonie Chamber of Commerce and in later years, worked for the State of New York.

Helen was predeceased by her...

Lauri Jean White

Lauri Jean White

Oct 30, 2024

DUANESBURG- Lauri Jean White, age 65, passed away on October 30, 2024 at her residence.

She was born in El Paso, TX, the daughter of the late Col. Floyd M. White and Barbara White of Schodack, NY. She was also predeceased by her grandparents, several aunts, uncles and cousins.

She was a 1977 graduate of Clayton A. Bouton High School, Voorheesville, NY....

John A. Gaston

John A. Gaston

Oct 29, 2024

John A. Gaston, 60, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at his home, with his loving family by his side. John was the son of the late John Gaston, Sr. and Margaurite (Peggy) Gaston. John was the devoted husband to Patricia Gaston, father to Jennifer Muzio and Carolyn McCulloch and grandfather to five grandchildren.

John spent many years doing...

Margie Ruffin

Margie Ruffin

Oct 29, 2024

Margie Ellis-Ruffin was born in South Carolina, on July 9, 1944, to Mr. Morris & Idella Ellis.

She moved to NYC as a young girl with her family. There she attended school, and later married and gave birth to 5 children. As a mother and housewife, she always encouraged her family on the merits of education. This was very important to...

Elizabeth "Betty" J. Couser

Elizabeth "Betty" J. Couser

Oct 29, 2024

Schenectady- Elizabeth "Betty" J. Couser ,92, passed away peacefully at St. Peter's Hospital on October 29th, 2024. As a life-long resident of Albany, Elizabeth retired from the New York State Capitol in 1994 after many dedicated years. She spent her retirement along side her family doing what she loved most, watching her grandchildren grow. Throughout her life Elizabeth was known...

Robert Allen Bullock

Robert Allen Bullock

2024

Robert A. Bullock, 70, passed away on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, at Ellis Hospital.

Born December 14, 1953, in Middlebury, Vermont, he was the son of the late James Thomas Bullock Sr., and Helen Francis (Gregoire) Bullock of Schenectady, NY. 

Robert attended Schalmont High School, and later went on to study at Geneseo State University, Geneseo, NY. Robert dedicated many years of...

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