Judy Ann Kunker
Nov 4, 2018
Albany~After saying goodbye to many friends and surrounded by family, Judy went home to her Lord and Savior on November 4, 2018. Despite an extended struggle with leukemia and then pneumonia, her joy and positive outlook never diminished. Predeceased by her parents, Morris and Eleanor (Embt) Richardson, brothers Daniel Richardson and Gary Richardson. Survived by loving husband, Karl Kunker; children...
Judith Ann Beddow
Nov 3, 2018
Cohoes- Judith Beddow, 81, passed away on November 3rd, 2018. Judith was a very kind and loving person, especially to children. She welcomed many into her home. Judith was also an avid Yankee fan. She worked hard, and loved her family the same way.Judith is survived by her three sons, George Beddow of Westerlo, Scott Johnston of Florida, and Joseph...
Eleanor J. Petraitis
Nov 3, 2018
GUILDERLAND- Eleanor J. Petraitis, 94, passed away on Saturday, November 3, 2018. Eleanor was born in Du Bois, PA on January 11, 1924 to the late Enoch and Anastasia Stassell. She was the beloved wife of the late John Petraitis, and together they raised one daughter. Eleanor will be remembered as a loving mother and home maker. She loved to...
Thomas P. Beeler
Nov 2, 2018
Colonie - Thomas P. Beeler, 90, passed away peacefully on November 2, 2018 in the arms of his wife, Linda C. Beeler. Raised in Watervliet, Tom was the son of the late Philip and Rose Beeler. At the age of 16, Tom joined the United States Navy to serve in the Pacific Theatre during World War II. Upon returning home,...
Leonard J. D'Angelo
Nov 2, 2018
TROY-Leonard J. D'Angelo, age 89, passed away peacefully at his son Mark's home on November 2, 2018. He was the son of the late Pasquale and Alfonsa D'Angelo and husband of the late Elva D'Angelo.He was a US Army veteran and a member of the Troy VFW Post # 259. Leonard retired from Ford Motor Company. He was formerly a...
Richard A. Maikels
Nov 2, 2018
Niskayuna~Richard A."Richie" Maikels, 67, of Niskayuna, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Friday, November 2, 2018. Born in Albany on September 2, 1951, Richard was the son of the late Edward and Margaret (Ostrom) Maikels. Rich was a truck driver for John R. Mott, Inc. and also worked in NYS food service until his back injury. He loved the...
Marcia F. Mccullough
Nov 2, 2018
Albany- Marcia F. McCullough, 86, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, November 2, 2018. She was the daughter of the late Robert Sr. and Catherine Warner. Marcia was the loving wife of 60 years to the late Edward C. McCullough.Prior to raising her five children, Marcia worked at the NYS Department of Health. Later she worked at St. Catherine's...
Richard Darnell Colon
Nov 1, 2018
LATHAM- Richard Darnell Colon, 48, was called home to the Lord on Thursday, November 1, 2018. He was born on June 16, 1970 to Maria M. Colon and Richard Harrell.In addition to his parents, he is survived by his sisters, Lillian M. Burk-Colon and Raquel Chanell Fairclough-Colon and several step-brothers, step-sisters, nieces and nephews.Darnell loved music and dancing. He enjoyed...
Earling C. Nelson
Nov 1, 2018
Albany- Earling C. Nelson, 83, passed away on Thursday, November 1, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. Earl was born in Albany, NY on January 17, 1935 to the late Earling and Harriet Nelson. Earl was a union electrician for IBEW 236 for over 60 years. Over his career he worked on many notable projects including the ski jump at...
Lilia C. Singer
Oct 31, 2018
Lilia C. Singer passed away peacefully on October 31, 2018 with her loving family by her side. She was 95. Lilia was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina,the daughter of Candida and Pedro Verde. Her parents, her three siblings, and her husband Walter all preceded her in death.She graduated from the University of Buenos Aires with a degree in Pharmacy and...
Geraldine Carvill
Oct 31, 2018
Geraldine Carvill, 86, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 31, 2018, with her loving family by her side. Born on May 2, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Frederick and Helen Wieland. Geraldine was the devoted wife of over 50 years to the late Alfred W. Carvill. She is also predeceased by her daughter, Margaret Evans and siblings,...
Kimberly A. Alston
Oct 31, 2018
Latham- Kimberly A. Alston, 54, was called home to be with The Lord on Wednesday, October 31, 2018. Kimberly was the daughter of Beatrice and Herbert Alston.Kimberly was extremely smart and received her Bachelor of Science Degree for Siena College and her Masters of Science from SUNY Albany. She worked for the NYS Dept. of Health as an Information Technology...
William P. Wielt, Jr.
Oct 31, 2018
Galway~William P. Wielt, Jr. 80, passed away, at home, on October 31st, 2018, surrounded by his family. Born in Salem, NY on March 10th, 1938, he was the son of Beatrice and William Wielt, Sr. Bill never did get around to retiring! He continued doing carpentry for 60 years with his brother Butchy and son Michael, they demonstrated their craftsmanship...
Walter R. Eames, Sr.
Oct 31, 2018
ALBANY-Walter R. Eames Sr. (Wally), age 81, passed away on October 31, 2018.Walter is survived by his wife, Joanne McCaffrey-Eames; six children: Walter Eames Jr., Shari Collins, David Eames, Daniel Eames, Michael Eames and Cindi Eames Diamond and one stepdaughter, Laura K. Martino. Also survived by several grandchildren and great grandchildren.Relatives and friends are invited to attend his calling hours...
Florence E. Whitcomb
Oct 30, 2018
Albany ~ Florence E. Whitcomb, 93, passed away peacefully at Teresian House Nursing Home Tuesday, October 30, 2018. She was the daughter of the late Rufus and Priscilla (Davis) Fortune of Stamford, CT. Florence was the loving wife of 56 years to the late Rev. Gordon H. Whitcomb. She was predeceased by her brother Raymond K. Fortune of West Bowdoin,...
Joyce A. Handy
Oct 30, 2018
Schenectady- Joyce A. Handy, 88, passed away peacefully on October 30, 2018. Born on October 22, 1930 in Ft. Plain, NY, she was the daughter of the late John D. and Marguerite (Foster) Suits, Sr. She was predeceased by her loving husband of 61 years Edison H. Handy, two brothers: John D. Suits, Jr. and Benjamin Suits and her grandson,...
Frank A. Conley
Oct 30, 2018
Colonie- Frank A. Conley passed away on October 30, 2018 at St. Peter's Hospital. Born December 2, 1935 the oldest son of Frank and Mary Ruth (Derbyshire) Conley of Albany, NY, Frank was one of nine children. After graduating from Catholic Central High he joined the US Navy Reserves in 1953 spending the next twelve years with the reserves as...
Linda Gail Pfeiffer
Oct 29, 2018
Albany - It is with great sadness that the family of Linda Gail Pfeiffer announces her passingin her home on October 29, 2018 at the age of 56 years.Linda will be lovingly remembered by her father, Robert Pfeiffer; her brothers, Kurt Kapelle, Kenneth and Roger Pfeiffer; as well as her respective sisters-in-law, Merly Kapelle, Nonagail and Paz Pfeiffer. She will...
William C. Kinsley
Oct 29, 2018
Latham- William C. Kinsley, 77, passed away Monday, October 29, 2018 at Albany Medical Center surrounded by his loving family.Born on September 23, 1941, the son of the late William and Marguriete Wolf Kinsley was a lifelong resident of the area. Bill was raised in Delmar and was a 1959 graduate of Bethlehem High School. Bill went on to be...
Charles E. Butcher
Oct 29, 2018
NISKAYUNA- Charles E. Butcher, 69, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 29, 2018 at Albany Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family. Charles was born on August 21, 1949 in Niskayuna to the late Earl A. Butcher and the late Eleanor E. Darrow and lived his entire life in the area. He graduated from Niskayuna High School in 1967 and...
