Roy E. Dietzel
2024
Roy E. Dietzel, 64, husband of the late Barbara L. Dietzel of Colonie NY, passed away on Thursday, August 22, 2024, at St. Peter's Hospital with family by his side.
Born May 24, 1960, in Albany, NY, he was the son of the late Paul and Gwendolyn Dietzel.
Roy attended Colonie High School and graduated in 1979. In 1981, he graduated from...
Michael J. Barber
2024
Michael J. Barber, 69, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 22, 2024. Born in Albany NY, he was the son of the late James and Eunice Barber.
He retired as a Computer Technician after a 40 year career with the NY State Department of Labor. Mike was the current member and past Grand Knight of the Knights of Columbus Council 7606,...
Miguel Gabriel Lopez
2024
Miguel Gabriel Lopez, also known as Naelism, passed away on August 21, 2024 at the age of 55, in Schenectady, NY.
Born on January 29, 1969, in Bronx, NY, he leaves behind a legacy cherished by all who knew him.
Miguel will be missed by many, but specifically his loving wife of 10 years, Wendy "Lopez" Alvira. His daughters, Gabriella, Lillian, Elizabeth...
Michael D. Smith
2024
Watervliet -
Michael D. Smith, 68, of Watervliet, passed away on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at St. Peter’s Rehab.
Born on June 18, 1956, in Elizabeth Town, New York, he was the beloved son of the late Douglas and Lila Smith. Michael attended West Port High School and later graduated from HVCC. He dedicated many years of his life to working as...
Emma Bliven
Aug 20, 2024
Emma L. Bliven, 67, passed away August 20th at home. Emma was born in Schenectady to the late Gabriel and Mary Galietta.
She attended Mt. Pleasant School. Emma worked for Glendale Nursing Home for over 10 years and then worked for New York State ODHEC for 12 years until her retirement. Emma enjoyed swimming, walking and spending time with her grandchildren.
In...
Amber Joy Perry
Aug 20, 2024
Amber Joy “AJ” Perry, 36, of Troy NY, passed away on Aug 20 2024.
Amber was born on Aug 19, 1988 to Mary L Hale Woodard and P.Wayne Woodard Jr in Albany NY. Amber graduated from Hoosic Valley High School in 2006. She got married to John Perry in 2015. She loved all sorts of animals as she had many pets...
Ajit Singh Pannu
Aug 19, 2024
S. Ajit Singh Pannu passed away peacefully on Monday, August 19, 2024 at 97 years of age.
He will be greatly missed everyday by his wife of 69 years, his son-in-law, his daughters, his grandchildren, and his friends.
He was an environmental engineer and worked for 50 years, first in India and then in America. He was an avid sports enthusiast and...
Margaret M. Patnaude
Aug 19, 2024
Margaret M. Patnaude, age 85, passed away at home surrounded by family on August 19, 2024.
She was born in Dunmore, PA, the daughter of the late Francis and Margaret Racht. She was also predeceased by her husband, Eugene J. Patnaude, son, Michael F. Robillard and siblings: Donald Racht, Francis Racht, Thomas Racht and Anne Kuhlkin.
Margaret retired from GE after over...
James Chiefari
Aug 18, 2024
James Chiefari, 82, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 18, 2024 at home with his loving family.
James was born in Troy NY, the son of the late James and Louise Chiefari.
James was the devoted husband of over 56 years to Janet Chiefari.
He graduated from Troy High He worked at Bumstead Chevrolet for 27 years ending as Used Car Manager. He...
Jaesen Andrew Sellick
Aug 18, 2024
Jaesen Andrew Sellick, 39 peacefully passed away August 18, 2024. Jaesen was a 2003 graduate of Cobleskill-Richmondville High School. His beautiful smile would light up a room.
He enjoyed rooting for his Dallas Cowboys, fast cars, motorcycles and cherished moments wrenching with his dad, riding trails on their dirt bikes and snowmobiles and hunting with his dad and uncle. Jaesen was...
Lembit Salasoo
Aug 17, 2024
Lembit Salasoo of Niskayuna passed away at age 68 on August 17, 2024 surrounded by his loving family.
Lembit is survived by his beloved wife, Ester, his loving children, Imbi and husband Zubin Joy, Markus, and Kristjan and wife Megan Goodrich, his beautiful grand daughter Aalia, his parents Inno and Tiiu in Sydney, his brother Olev, wife Anni and dear nephews...
George "Joe" A. Lenegar
Aug 17, 2024
GUILDERLAND- George A. Lenegar "Joe", 80, passed away on August 17, 2024. Born in Carthage, NY he was son of the late Iva (Jones) and Percy Lenegar.
George graduated from Philip Schuyler High School in June of 1962. He married Merril-Lee Lenegar (Turner) on May 29, 1965.
George is survived by his wife, Merril-Lee Lenegar; children, Gregory P. Lenegar (Susan) and Jennifer...
Robert J. Mazzaferro
Aug 16, 2024
ALBANY – Robert J. Mazzaferro, 79, of Albany, passed away on August 16, 2024.
He was born in Albany on November 13, 1944, a son of the late Thomas and Julia (Scocca) Mazzafero.
Bob was educated at Cathedral Elementary School and graduated from Cardinal McCloskey High School where he was an outstanding athlete, lettering in basketball and football.
Bob attended college, majoring in...
Vincent L. Harris
2024
Vincent L. Harris, 43, passed away on Friday August 16, 2024.
Visitation will be held on Friday, August 30, from 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm with Funeral Ceremony to begin at 4:00pm, at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, 343 New Karner Rd., Colonie NY 12205.
Cecelia J. Houston
2024
It is with deep sorrow we announce our dear mother Cecelia Juanita Houston passed away on August 16th, 2024, at the age of 85. A loving mother and friend to all she encountered. She leaves behind a legacy of love, kindness and strength. Cecelia was born in Brooklyn, NY on November 2nd, 1938, to the late Leroy Culley and Cecelia...
Cheryl Jane Orcutt
2024
Niskayuna - Cheryl Jane Orcutt (nee Therriault) left this life on August 16, 2024 after bravely facing Glioblastoma for over a year. She was surrounded by her devoted husband and two adoring children.
Born on October 27, 1954, at Samaritan Hospital in Troy, NY to the late Norma (nee Candee) and Lionel Therriault, Cheryl was raised in Watervliet. She held her...
Jennifer L. Green
Aug 16, 2024
Albany- Jennifer L. Green (Babcock), 45, passed away at Ellis Hospital on August 16, 2024 after surgery. She was the daughter of Kevin and Toni Babcock. She worked for the NYS Department of Education and as a stay at home mom for her daughter Alexa.
She is predeceased by her infant son Aiden Green and her aunt Babette and her cousin...
Joseph "Jay" F. LaPalme
Aug 16, 2024
Joseph "Jay" F. LaPalme Jr., 85, passed away on Friday, August 16, 2024. Born in Cohoes, NY, Jay was the son of the late Joseph F. LaPalme, Sr., and Julia V. (Smith) LaPalme. Joseph was the devoted husband of 40 years to Laura E.(Wong) LaPalme.
Blessed with a deep, natural radio voice at 14, he started his broadcasting career at age...
