Celia Murray
Sep 23, 2018
Life ReflectionsI have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day. II Timothy 4:7-8God saw the road for our loved one was getting rough and that the hills were too hard...
Benjamin Augustine
Sep 23, 2018
Benjamin "Jimmy", "Benny", "Boomer" Augustine, 68, passed away peacefully, though unexpectedly, in his sleep on Sunday, September 23, 2018 at Albany Medical Center. Boomer never fully recovered from extensive heart surgery he had in February. He endured so very much the past seven months with the help of his best friend and cousin-in-law, Richie Polec, and his "favorite niece" (and...
Julia Elizabeth Sage
Sep 22, 2018
NISKAYUNA - Julia Elizabeth (Jones) Sage entered into eternal life on September 22, 2018. She was born in New Berlin, New York on October 30, 1955 to Anthony Ira Jones and Dorothy Mary (Bradbury) Jones. Julia graduated from Mount Markham High School and later enlisted in the Navy. A few years after she was honorably discharged, she welcomed her first...
Eileen Swart
Sep 21, 2018
Eileen M. Swart, 86, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 21, 2018 with her loving family by her side. Eileen was the daughter of the late Jermone Carlow and Florence Smith. She worked for the Albany County Nursing Home and Kingsway Arms Nursing Home for several years. Eileen was a communicant of St. Paul the Apostle Church. She enjoyed going...
Maurice R. Ryan
Sep 20, 2018
Maurice R. Ryan, 74, better known as "Moose" to all, of Clifton Park, passed away Thursday September 20, 2018 at Ellis hospital with his loving family by his side. Moose was born in Lake Placid, NY to the late Jeremiah and Hazel R. Fletcher Ryan, and was the devoted husband of over 50 years to the late Ceil E. Landry...
Tafil Lule
Sep 20, 2018
ALBANYTafil Lule, "i Gjonomadhit", 83, of Albany passed away, surrounded by his family, on September 20, 2018. Born in Gjonomadh, Albania to Myslim and Nazime Lule, Tafil led a full and happy life. Tafil is survived by his wife of sixty years, Rakibe Lule, his sister, Ferzilet Haxhillari; as well as by his children: Nina (Amet) Brace, Diana (Maksi) Ceci,...
Adel Samy Shehata
Sep 20, 2018
Albany-Adel Samy Shehata, 74, went to be with the Lord in the early hours of Thursday, 20 September 2018. He is survived by his sister Evette Ayoub, Brother-in-law Hany Ayoub, his nieces Sylvia Gaines (Vincent Gaines) and Haidy Brown (Robert Brown). He will be missed by his cherished nieces and nephew, Jacquelyn Gaines, Magdalen Brown, Aaron Gaines and Emma Brown....
Victor J. Markiewicz, Sr.
Sep 19, 2018
Loudonville~Victor John Markiewicz Sr., 85, of Loudonville, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 19, 2018 as Johnny Cash's "Walk the Line" played in the background. Born on December 23, 1932 in Albany, Victor was the son of the late Clemens and Emily (Mroz) Markiewicz. A lifelong area resident, Victor received his education from St. Casimir School and graduated from Vincentian...
Danielle A. Sheehan-Pepper
Sep 19, 2018
Danielle A. Sheehan-Pepper, 36, passed away on Wednesday, September 19, 2018 surrounded by her loving family.Born on January 23, 1982 in Albany, a daughter of Victoria Sheehan. Danielle was a lifelong resident of the area, graduating from Albany High School.Danielle loved to dance, sing, listen to Irish music and go camping in the Adirondacks. You could often find her in...
Richard J. Scrom
Sep 19, 2018
Glenville~ It is with great sadness that we lost Richard Jon Scrom of Glenville, NY on Wednesday, September 19, 2018. He passed after an extended battle with heart failure and kidney disease.He was born on August 31, 1954 to Franklin Scrom and June (McDonald) Scrom in Schenectady, NY. He leaves behind to mourn his loss his wife and companion, Edythe...
Daniel R. Blackman
Sep 18, 2018
TROY- Daniel R. Blackman, age 70, passed away suddenly on September 18, 2018. He was the son of the late Edward W. Blackman and Lillian Brown Blackman and husband of the late Donna Barber Blackman. He was a US Navy veteran, serving during the Vietnam Era. Daniel retired from Albany Felt. He loved baseball and basketball. He enjoyed watching the...
Margit Engel
Sep 18, 2018
Watervliet- Margit Engel, 71, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 18, 2018. Margit worked for the Stratton VA Medical Center in Albany as a pharmacy assistant for most of her life. Margit was also active in her community giving her time to many senior citizen organizations. She was also a devoted member of the Lutheran Church of the Resurrection of...
Robert R. Carson
Sep 17, 2018
COLONIE-Robert Russell Carson, passed away surrounded by his family on September 17, 2018. Bobby was an Army combat veteran who served in Operation Iraqi Freedom with the 10th Mountain Division. He loved playing with his daughters and spending time with his friends and family, especially at Great Sacandaga Lake. He was a whole-hearted Christian and an avid Giants fan. He...
Vandilla Youngblood
Sep 16, 2018
Troy- Vandilla Youngblood, 80, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, September 16, 2018. Born in Florida, Vandilla was the daughter of the late Elizabeth and Leroy Cole. She is predeceased by her husband of 40 plus years, Alphonso B. Youngblood Sr. Vandilla was educated in the Florida schools before relocating to Troy, New York to work for the State...
Rose M. Quimby
Sep 15, 2018
Albany -It is with great sadness that the children of Rose Marie Quimby announce her peaceful passing on September 15, 2018 at the age of 86 years. For 65 years, Rose was the loving wife of Bernard Quimby, who predeceased her in May 2018. She was the daughter of the late John and Philomena Matero.Rosie will be lovingly remembered by...
Leonard J. Sutter, Jr.
Sep 13, 2018
Schenectady - Leonard J. Sutter, Jr., 62, passed away suddenly on September 13, 2018. He was born in Schenectady to Leonard and Doris Sutter.He loved to fish, being outdoors and "his" NY Giants. He was the loving son, brother, uncle and friend to many.Lenny is survived by his mother, Doris Sutter; brothers, Eddie and Kevin; nephews, John, Nick, Joe, Kevin,...
Lewis A. Thayer
Sep 12, 2018
WATERVLIET Lewis A. Thayer, 61, entered his Heavenly mansion on September 12, 2018, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on December 27, 1956, son of Leslie Eugene and Maryann (Hack) Thayer who survive. Lew was a gentleman. His quiet ways were punctuated with a great sense of humor. Lew was a faithful, loyal and loving husband, son, father...
Craig A. Lanning
Sep 12, 2018
Craig A. Lanning, 68, entered into eternal life on September 12, 2018, with his loving family by his side. He was the son of the late Charles E. and Fonda T. Lanning. He grew up in Ohio working on a dairy farm until he moved to New York in 1963. Craig attended Shaker High School and graduated in 1968. Prior...
Odell Horne, Sr.
Sep 11, 2018
Delmar- Odell Horne, Sr, 91, beloved husband of Nettie (Jones) Horne, passed away on Tuesday, September 11, 2018.A home going celebration will be held on Monday, September 17, 2018 at 1pm at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, 181 Troy Schenectady Road, Watervliet, 12189, where a calling hour will held prior starting at 12noon. Burial will follow at Memory Gardens, Albany.
Francis H. Truax
Sep 11, 2018
Schenectady~Francis "Frank" H. Truax, 76, of Schenectady, passed away peacefully Tuesday, September 11, 2018.Born on August 6, 1942 in Schoharie, Frank was the son of the late Francis A. and Marion (Adair) Truax. He was the devoted husband to the late Peggy Ann (Cline) Truax. Together they were married 50 years until her passing on May 3, 2018.Loving father of...
