James M. Ryan
Dec 31, 2017
BALLSTON LAKE-James M. "Jim" Ryan, 73, passed away on December 31, 2017 surrounded by his loving family. Jim was born in Plattsburgh on January 20, 1944, the fourth of five sons of Daniel and Gertrude (Coffey) Ryan. He attended St. John's Academy for grade school and Mount Assumption Institute for high school, graduating in 1962. Jim went on to receive...
Michael F. Vellutino
Dec 31, 2017
Michael "Mike" F. Vellutino, 48, of Rotterdam, NY, passed away December 31, 2017 due to complications from Lyme disease and pneumonia. He grew up in Guilderland, NY, where he brightened the lives of many with his kind heart and excellent sense of humor. He graduated from Guilderland High School, after amassing a great number of friends, and went on to...
Patricia R. Colleton
Dec 31, 2017
Schenectady- Patricia R. Colleton, 74, passed away Sunday, December 31, 2017 with her loving family by her side. Patricia was the daughter of the late Gerald J. and Ruth Minogue. Pat was an Administrative Assistant for the NYS Department of Labor for over 30 years before retiring in 2008. Pat enjoyed spending time with her family and a great fan...
Marilyn J. Pirastru
Dec 31, 2017
Youngstown, NY----Marilyn J. Pirastru, 85, passed away on Sunday, December 31, 2017 surrounded by her loving family at the Community Hospice Inn at St. Peter's Hospital in Albany, NY.Marilyn was born in Cohoes on September 23, 1932 to the late William F. and Mildred (Verkalas) Brown. She was raised in Cohoes and graduated from Vincentian Institute and Mildred Elley. She...
Ramona Douglas
Dec 30, 2017
Ramona "Peanut" Douglas, 47, passed away unexpectedly on December 30, 2017.She was a caring, friendly, helpful person. She was a loving mother to her 2 boys and dedicated to her friends and family. She is survived by her 2 sons, William and Braylon and their father Will Moore; her family, Alice Hilts, Alice Dawson, Lawrence Harris, Mary Dukes, Dionne DeGroate,...
Lowell E. Vickery
Dec 30, 2017
Ballston Lake - Lowell E. Vickery II, 87 passed away on December 30, 2017 at Ellis Hospital, Schenectady, N.Y. He retired from General Electric in Waterford. Lowell leaves behind his beloved wife Florenteen Vickery of 33 years. He is survived by his brother Arnold and his wife Betty Vickery, cousin, Vaughn and her husband, Larry DeVoe & family. He is...
Christa E. Besson
Dec 30, 2017
Glenmont - Christa Ulrike Charlotte Besson maiden name Knees, 86, passed away on Saturday, December 30, 2017 surrounded by the love of her family.Christa was born in Czechoslovakia on August 25, 1931 to the late Fritz and Ruth Knees. She met and fell in love with the late John Besson from the Netherlands. They were married on December 18, 1954....
George J. Merhige, Iii
Dec 30, 2017
Valley Falls--George J. Merhige, III, age 50, passed away on December 30, 2017. He was born June 13, 1967 at St. Peter's Hospital in Albany, the son of Faith Allen of Albany. He was the brother to Colleen Pekrul and Candy Smith, both of Kansas. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father...
Thomas Marcil
Dec 29, 2017
SARATOGA SPRINGS-- Thomas Marcil, 67, passed away on December 29, 2017, at Mary's Haven Hospice House in Saratoga Springs. He was born on March 9, 1950, son of the late Edmund Marcil and Catherine Purificato Marcil. He spent much of his youth in Troy, attending LaSalle Institute and later Fordham University. He was an avid reader and New England sports...
Beverly Ann Smith
Dec 29, 2017
Troy~It is with heavy hearts that we mourn the loss of our beloved Aunt Beverly Smith, who passed away on December 29, 2017. Bev was born on March 10, 1939, to the the late Hazel and Myers Smith. She was predeceased by her brother Sonny and her sisters Bertha Linendoll and Dorothy Matthews.Beverly had a combined 40 years of service...
Bessie L. Allen
Dec 29, 2017
Albany~Bessie L. Allen, 89, of Albany, formerly of New York City, passed away Friday, December 29, 2017 with her loving family by her side. Loving mother of Jody Allen and Robert (Carolyn) Allen, Dearest Godmother of Lucinda Barney and Heather McCartney. Cherished grandmother of Di'Ara Allen, Andrew (Melanie) Johnson and Darin Johnson. A host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends...
Joseph J. Halligan
Dec 29, 2017
Albany - Joseph James Halligan passed away peacefully on December 29, 2017, at the Schuyler Ridge Care Center in Clifton Park, NY. Joe was born in Albany, NY, on September 1, 1951. He was predeceased by his parents John Philip and Katherine McLaughlin Halligan. Joe was the fifth of six children. His beloved younger brother Thomas died in a plane...
Albert G. Pultz
Dec 28, 2017
Duanesburg~Albert G. Pultz, 50, of Duanesburg, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, December 28, 2017. Born in Riverhead on October 21, 1967, he was the son of the late Albert W. and Janice (Woodward) Pultz. Albert was a graduate of Alcove Christian Academy and the University of Phoenix where he received his associates degree in psychology. His lifelong career and passion...
Allen D. Hannaford
Dec 27, 2017
Albany~Allen Hannaford of South Portland, Maine and Albany, NY vanquished his toughest foe, cancer, at break of day on Wednesday, December 27, 2017. He has realized his lifelong goal of joining the chorus of the angels in heaven.The oldest child of Arletta (Piers) Hannaford and Charles Hannaford, Allen was predeceased by his parents and younger sister, Jill (Tony) Rodriguez. He...
Anna T. Stafford
Dec 27, 2017
Albany- Anna T. Stafford, 84, peacefully passed away Wednesday, December 27, 2017 at her home with her loving family by her side. She was the daughter of the late Lamont and Anna M. Sawyer.Anna T. Stafford enjoyed listening to, watching, and dancing to country music. You could hear an array of Country Music artists such as Conway Twitty, Alan Jackson,...
Donna L. Ivery
Dec 27, 2017
Albany- Donna Louise Ivery, 2/3/44-12/27/17 born in Warrenton, GA, a long time resident of Catskill and Albany, NY, passed away peacefully following a long fight with cancer, surrounded by family and friends at St. Peter's Hospital.Ms. Ivery is survived by her daughters, Deardra (Pam) Ivery and Charlene (Brad) Mondun. Also, by Jaelen and Jaequil, her grandsons, who were the light...
Madlyn E. Reid
Dec 27, 2017
Albany - Madlyn E. Reid , 73, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Wednesday, December 27, 2017. She was the daughter of the late John and Rose Cappello. Madlyn was a very social soul. She enjoyed Golfing, attending various Broadway and off Broadway shows, traveling the world, and spending time with her family and friends.She will...
Arthur Carl Siebert
Dec 26, 2017
Arthur Siebert, 92, of Guilderland passed away on December 26, 2017. Arthur was the loving and devoted husband of Ann Siebert. They were married for 63 years. During World War II, Art served for 3 years aboard the USS Kennebec. The Kennebec was one of the ships that participated in the capture of the German submarine U505 in June 1944....
David E. Hidinger
Dec 25, 2017
Schenectady-David E. Hidinger, 78, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 25, 2017 at Ellis Hospital surrounded by his family after a long battle with Parkinson's Disease.Born on September 5, 1939 in Richardsville, PA, the son of the late George W. and Gertrude A. Shaffer Hidinger. Dave received his Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Penn State. Dave retired in 2011...
William C. Lovelock
Dec 25, 2017
William C. Lovelock, 90, of Clifton Park, NY, died on December 25, 2017. Born on August 19, 1927 in Brooklyn, NY to George and Violet Lovelock, William "Bill" is predeceased by his brother, George, who died in the Pacific Theater during WWII, and brother Thomas. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Elma Dickinson Lovelock, his children Robin...
