Richard A. Taber Sr.
Jun 19, 2019
ALBANY- Richard A. Taber, Sr., age 74, passed away on June 19, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Altamont, the son of the late Victor and Esther Taber. He was predeceased by his wife of 50 years, Patricia Taber in 2017.Richard retired from Ford Orange Motors in Albany after 30 years of service.He is survived by...
Barbara S. Enderle
Jun 19, 2019
Troy- Barbara S. Enderle , 74, passed away Wednesday, June 19, 2019 after a long illness. Barbara is survived by her husband of 52 years, Otto Enderle Jr., her daughters Danielle Clemente (Brian), Marsaine Collins (Chris) and grandchildren Collin, Peyton, Jack, Ashlyn and Evan.A private burial will be held for immediate family.In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations...
Carol G. Labombard
Jun 18, 2019
Ravena- Carol G. LaBombard, 78, passed away Tuesday, June 18, 2019 at her home with her loving family by her side. Carol was born on August 31, 1940, the daughter of the late Bernard LaBombard, Sr. and Blanche L. Dushane in Bethlehem, NY.Carol worked as an Administrative Assistant for the NYS Dept. of Health retiring after 19 years of service....
Deborah L. Cleveland
Jun 18, 2019
Amsterdam -Deborah Cleveland, 66, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June18, 2019 at St. Mary's Hospital, Amsterdam, NY. She was the beloved daughter of the late Gertrude and Aubrey Cleveland. She was the sister of Kathaleen, Linda and William Cleveland. Deborah was the aunt of Christina Scheid, Jill Campbell, Kimberly Mullen, Olivia and William Cleveland.Many thanks to Liberty and the staff...
Lorraine M. Westcott
Jun 18, 2019
Wilton ~ Lorraine M. "Shorty" Westcott passed away at Wesley Health Care Center in Saratoga Springs June 18,2019 at the age of 91.Lorraine was predeceased by husband Hubert, son John, daughter Louise, and brothers George and Bob Benware.Lorraine is lovingly remembered by her children Joseph, James, Thomas and Laurie, also nine grand children and six great- grand children, and sisters...
Stephen J. Wieland, Sr.
Jun 18, 2019
Glenmont- Stephen J. Wieland, Sr., 66, passed away on Tuesday, June 18, 2019 surrounded by his loving family at St. Peter's Hospital. He was the son of the late Helen and Fredrick Wieland. He was born and raised in Albany, NY. Stephen worked for the Dept. of Tax and Finance retiring after 38 years of service. He was a longtime...
Joseph N. Labounty
Jun 17, 2019
Troy- Joseph N. LaBounty "Papa Joe", 82, passed away at home with his loving family by his side on Monday, June 17, 2019 which happened to be his late father, Earl LaBounty's birthday. Joe is also predeceased by his mother Dorothy (LaMere) LaBounty and his daughter Lynne Hartman. Joe was born and raised in Plattsburgh where hard work became his...
Rose Futia
Jun 17, 2019
Albany- Rose Futia, 86, passed away Monday, June 17, 2019 with her loving family by her side. Rose was the daughter of the late Frank and Marie Speziale. Rose was the devoted wife to the late Michael Futia. They were married 64 years. Rose enjoyed spending time with her family especially cooking her Sunday sauce and playing Bingo. Rose was...
Gilbert W. Baker
Jun 17, 2019
ALBANY---- Gilbert W. Baker, age 99, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on June 17, 2019 at the Albany County Nursing Home. He was born in Yonkers, NY on November 29, 1919, the son of the late Hattie and George Baker.Gilbert was predeceased by his beloved wife, Elizabeth Baker; his son, Gilbert W. Baker, grandson, James R. LaJoy; sisters: Grace...
Jace V. Konenkamp
Jun 15, 2019
Selkirk- Jace V. "Bubs" Konenkamp, passed away Saturday, June 15, 2019. Jace was the son of Michelle Filkins. Jace was a beautiful, smart, handsome four month old baby boy. He was very happy, always smiling, just starting to giggle, rollover and say "Hi" and "Ma". He loved being cuddled, playing and constantly talked to. Jace is survived by his grandparents,...
Howard J. Johnson, Jr.
Jun 15, 2019
ALBANY - Howard J Johnson Jr. of Albany, N.Y. passed away June 15, 2019. He is predeceased by his father, Howard J. Johnson Sr, mother, Julia M (Stephens) Johnson and his son Aaron Zeitz Johnson . He is survived by his wife, Marylynne Brady Johnson, and daughters, Ericka E. Johnson and Julia R. Johnson. Howard J Johnson was born in...
Anna C. Portanova
Jun 15, 2019
Anna C. Portanova , 90, left us to join those who have gone on before her on Saturday, June 15, 2019 at Daughters of Sarah with her loving family by her side. Anna was born and raised in Albany and was the daughter of the late Frank and Dorothy (Casey) Campione and sister of the late John Campione. She was...
Florence H. Gardner
Jun 15, 2019
COHOES - Florence H. Gardner, 97, of Cohoes passed away in the early morning hours on Saturday, June 15, 2019 after a period of declining health.She was born in Troy on January 5, 1922 a daughter of Leo A. and Mary (Tobin) James.Florence was a loving and devoted wife to William A. Gardner before his passing in 1998. Together, they...
Leonard C. Pitcher
Jun 15, 2019
Albany-Leonard C. Pitcher, 93, passed away peacefully Saturday June 15, 2019 at Albany County Nursing Home surrounded by his family. Mr. Pitcher retired from Southworth Inc. and was a 70 year member of Union of Operating Engineers local 158. He was a Coast Guard Veteran of WW2 where he participated in the main assault on the Island of Iwo Jima...
Viola Rockwell
Jun 14, 2019
Albany-Viola Rockwell passed away suddenly on June 14 at Albany Medical Center.Viola was born in Jersey City NJ and has lived in Albany for most of her life.Vilola retired from AT&T as an operator.She was an avid painter and enjoyed music.Viola is survived by a daughter Lisa Manetti of Hilton Head,SC, Robert Rockwell of Albany and Scott Rockwell of Albany...
Elaine L. Croce
Jun 12, 2019
SCHENECTADY - Elaine L. Croce, 78, of Schenectady passed away in the late evening of June 12, 2019 at Ellis Hospital surrounded by her loving family.She was born in Schenectady a daughter of Chester and Sadie (Wojciek) Chlopecki. Elaine was a loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She enjoyed crocheting. Her crochet work was present in many of her...
Mary Lee Mason
Jun 12, 2019
Ms. Mary Lee Mason was born May 1, 1934, to the union of Morrison and Annie Mae Russell in Barnwell, SC. She received her education at Pittsburgh Public Schools in Pittsburgh, PA. She had 5 siblings. Twins Horace and Morris Russell, Bobby Gene Russell, and twins Pearl H. Russell-Gandy and Reverend Earl H. Russell.Mary had 8 children. Rachel Hairston, Jimmy...
Roberta C. Beach
Jun 11, 2019
Colonie~Roberta "Bobbie" Beach, 89, of Colonie, passed away on June 12, 2019 in Gloversville, NY. Bobbie was born in Manhattan, NY to the late Kenneth and Rose Louise Nelson Churchill on July 22, 1929. She graduated from Charlotte Valley Central School in Davenport, NY and continued her education at Delhi Ag. & Tech., earning her Associates Degree. She married the...
Genevieve Mary Drozdowski
Jun 11, 2019
Albany -Genevieve (Jean) Mary (Peplowski) Drozdowski, 86, of Albany, peacefully went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 11, 2019.Born to Joseph and Sophie (Zalenska) Peplowski on March 16, 1933 in Albany, Jean graduated from high school in 1951. She married Edward Drozdowski on May 22, 1954. Jean was employed by the New York Telephone Company, where she retired...
Robert Lee
Jun 10, 2019
Albany - Robert Lee unexpectedly departed this life on June 10, 2019 at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady, NY. Robert, affectionately known as Bobby, was born on December 26, 1946 in Albany, NY. He was a Veteran of the US Marine Corps, retiree from Bethlehem Steel, lifetime member of VFW Post 8444 and past Potentate Al Tabari Temple No. 121. Preceding...
