Robert D. Ditton
May 26, 2019
Guilderland- Robert D. Ditton, 80, went home to be with the Lord on, Sunday, May 26, 2019. Robert was the son of the late Robert B. and Marjorie Ditton. He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Sharon Ditton.Bob was a graduate of the Guilderland Central School District class of 1956. He then went on to Hudson Valley...
Bruce Kahl
May 25, 2019
Colonie-Bruce D. Kahl passed away suddenly at home on May 25,2019. Bruce was born July 20,1959 in Troy and was the son of the late Dane A. Kahl and Joan M. Kahl and Raymond Zeh. Bruce was a Steamfitter and Welder for Local #7 Plumbers and Steamfitters in Latham for over 30 years before retiring. Bruce came from a long...
Robert M. Kelleher
May 25, 2019
Dr. Robert Kelleher passed away on Saturday, May 25, 2019 at St. Peter's hospital surrounded by his family and a steady parade of friends and colleagues. "Dr. Bob" was born in Fort Edward NY and grew up in Saratoga where his father practiced medicine from the basement of the family home. The Kelleher family was a raucous, loving, active clan.Dr....
Helen Robertson
May 25, 2019
LATHAM - It is with great sadness that the family of Mrs. Helen (Clark) Robertson announces her passing on Saturday, May 25, 2019, Helen was 73. Helen was born on February 17, 1946, to Helen and Henry Clark in Aberdeen, Scotland. Helen was educated in Aberdeen and immigrated to the United States in 1977. Helen retired from the Albany County...
Marion I. Hanifin
May 25, 2019
Colonie- Marion I. Hanifin, 89, passed away with her loving family by her side on May 25, 2019 at Schuyler Ridge in Clifton Park. The daughter of the late George and Caroline (Vanderheyden) Powell she was born on September 23, 1929 in Albany, NY. Marion was married to Paul Hanifin for 67 years, before his passing in 2017. Together, they...
Patricia M. Shufelt
May 25, 2019
Albany- Patricia M. Shufelt , 86, passed away Saturday, May 25, 2019 at Evergreen Commons In East Greenbush, NY.. Patricia was the daughter of the late George Frey and Blanche Frey. Patricia was the devoted wife to the late Harry A.Shufelt Sr. They were married for 54 years. She was also a proud member of the Eastern Star. Patricia enjoyed...
Wilfred Robert Wallace
May 24, 2019
Wilfred Robert Wallace, "Bob", 86, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, May 24, 2019, after a brief hospital stay for a stroke and other complications.Bob was born October 25, 1932, in Troy, NY, and grew up on his parents' family dairy farm in Brunswick, NY. After attending Troy High School, he enlisted in the US Air Force...
Mary E Wolfe Connolly
May 24, 2019
Delmar- Mary E. Wolfe Connolly , 89, passed away Friday, May 24, 2019 at Good Samaritan Nursing Home. Mary was born in Brooklyn, NY, in 1929. She was the daughter of the late Victor R. and Elizabeth(Lillian) Connolly Wolfe and sister of the late Peter R. Wolfe.One of her proudest moments was graduating from Russell Sage College with a degree...
Melissa A. Dawson
May 21, 2019
Albany- Melissa A. Dawson , 45, passed away Tuesday, May 21, 2019 at St. Peter's Hospice Inn with her loving family by her side. Melissa was the daughter of Rudolph and Anjela Dawson. Melissa was the devoted wife of Eddie Cooks. They were married 21 years. Melissa is survived by her children, Asia D. Dawson, Armondo Cooks, Analicia Dawson, and...
Edward J. Hyland
May 21, 2019
Edward J. Hyland, 81, of Latham, passed into eternal rest on Tuesday morning, May 21, 2019, surrounded by his loving family. Ed was born in and grew up in the Bronx, NY, where he met and married his wife of 58 years, Miriam. Together they had four children Ed, Debbie (Anthony) Oppelt, Denise (Dale) Holmes and Justine (Kevin) Cuttler. He...
Florence E. Amsler
May 21, 2019
SCHENECTADY-Florence E. Amsler, 91, passed away peacefully on May 21, 2019.She was born April 19, 1928 daughter of the late, Darwin and Florence Shatraw. She was a member of the Lynnwood Reformed Church. Florence loved to sing and was a longtime member of Sweet Adeline's and most recently, Suburban Sound. She was a devoted and loving mother and grandmother, a...
Raymond O'Brien
May 21, 2019
Albany - Raymond Joseph O'Brien Sr. passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 21, 2019 in Albany, New York. Born on August 10, 1921, the son of William Charles O'Brien and Kathryn Ryan in Thomaston, CT, Raymond was one of eight children. As a young man, he helped work in his father's restaurant --O'Brien's Restaurant--, and worked at the Seth Thomas...
Jonathan M. Priess
May 20, 2019
Jonathan M. Priess of Brooklyn, New York, died suddenly May 20, 2019, at home. Mr. Priess was born in Schenectady on March 26, 1960. He graduated from Duanesburg Central Schools in the class of 1978 and from Binghamton University in 1985 with BA in Liberal Arts. Mr. Priess then earned a master of Social Work from Hunter College.Jonathan is survived...
Bonnie Quick
May 20, 2019
Bonnie Eileen Quick, 65, passed away Monday, May 20th, 2019 with her loving family and friends by her side after a long debilitating battle with Multiple Sclerosis. Bonnie Quick was born August 4th, 1953, the daughter of the late William and Ruth (Church) Quick. Bonnie was religious holding true to her faith till the end. Bonnie was a people person...
Robert E. Gaitor
May 20, 2019
TROY- Robert E. Gaitor, age 68, passed away unexpectedly on May 20, 2019 at The Pines at Heartwood.He was born in Troy, the son of the late Joseph and Jean Gaitor. He was predeceased by his wife Joyce.Robert was a Truck Driver for various companies for most of his life. He was an EMT and volunteer Fire Fighter. He was...
Brian Gourlay
May 19, 2019
-Mechanicville, Brian "Waldo" Gourlay,36, passed away suddenly at Albany Medical Center on Sunday May 19,2019. Brian is the son of Karen Miller and David GourlayBrian loved and was extremely proud of his work as an auto detailer with Boxley's Automotive in Scotia .He was also a passionate Pittsburgh Steelers fan and enjoyed fishing.Brian is survived by his mother Karen Miller,...
Leroy Suggs
May 18, 2019
Leroy (Lee) Suggs, 77, passed away on Saturday, May 18th. Born on October 14, 1941 in Kinston, North Carolina, Lee was the son of the late Lonnie and Bettie (Rodgers) Suggs. He moved with his family to Albany in 1945 and was a graduate of Philip Schuyler High School, Livingstone College in Salisbury, NC, and Marywood University in Scranton, PA....
John E. Russell
May 18, 2019
Troy- John E. Russell "Red," 78, now in the loving arms of Jesus, passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side after a long battle with lung cancer, on Saturday May 18, 2019 at his home. Born on September 20, 1940 in Pittstown, NY, John was the son of the late Earl and Bessie (Cate) Russell. John graduated...
Joan Holtermann
May 17, 2019
Joan Holtermann, 86, of Alplaus, NY passed away peacefully Friday evening, May 17th with family by her side. Joan was born to the late Charles and Clara Young of Waterloo, NY. After moving to Troy, NY Joan graduated from Troy's Central Catholic High School in 1950. While working in Troy, Joan married the late Paul Holtermann while he was in...
David A. Burnham
May 17, 2019
David A. Burnham, of Troy passed away un expectedly on Friday, May 17, 2019 at Ellis Hospital. He was born in Townshend, VT a son of Harold and Ruth (Merrill) Burnham.David lived with his daughter, Ida in Troy for five years. He owned and operated Burnham Construction Company.He was an amazingly caring and loving father and grandfather who always put...
