Robert G. Pellerin
May 29, 2017
GUILDERLAND- Robert "Bob" G. Pellerin, 65, passed away on Monday, May 29, 2017 surrounded by his loving family. Bob was born in Albany, NY on March 29, 1952 to Frank and Josephine Pellerin. Bob is predeceased by his father, Frank Pellerin, his siblings, Richard Pellerin, Janice Wellfinger, and Thomas Pellerin, and his in-laws, Warren and Betty Finch.Bob is survived by...
William Parsons
May 28, 2017
William Parsons Sr., 63, passed away on Sunday May 28, 2017, surrounded by his family after a long struggle with heart failure. He was born on November 24, 1953 in Jersey City, NJ as the oldest child to Joseph and Claire Parsons (nee Roggendorf).Early in his childhood his family moved to Schoharie, NY where he was raised on the family...
Dorothy E. Lewis
May 28, 2017
HOOSICK FALLS - Dorothy E. Lewis, 82, passed away on Sunday, May 28, 2017 at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Dorothy was born in Troy on October 28, 1934 and was the last surviving daughter of the 13 children of the late Russell and Lydia (Crandall) Fowler. She was the beloved wife of 57 years to the late...
Nicole R. Retajczyk
May 27, 2017
COLONIE - Nicole R. Retajczyk, 68, called to the Lord on Saturday, May 27, 2017, at her home after a long illness. She was surrounded by her loving family.Born in Montreal, Canada, the daughter of the late Leopold and Yvonne (Patry) Mercier, moved to Schenectady at the age of four. Survived by her loving husband of 46 years, David E....
James Robert Latimer
May 27, 2017
James Robert Latimer, 54, passed away on Saturday, May 27, 2017. A graveside service will be Friday, June 9, 2017 at Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery at 12:00 pm.
Peter P. Rzezniczak
May 27, 2017
WATERVLIET - Peter P. Rzezniczak, 65, passed away on Saturday, May 27, 2017 at his home. Peter was born in Albany on May 28, 1951 and was the son of the late Peter and Olga Rzezniczak. He served in the Army National Guard from 1970 to 1976. He was a pressman for 28 years at Boyd Printing Co. in Albany....
Shirley Kelly
May 26, 2017
East Greenbush- Shirley M. Kelly, age 99, died on Friday, May 26, 2017 at the Heritage House Nursing Center in Troy. Shirley Graduated from SUNY New Paltz with a B.S. in Education at the age of 20; she first taught in The Huntington Long Island School District, then in the East Greenbush Central Schools from 1953-1979. Shirley was the mother...
Jill B. Wilson
May 26, 2017
AMSTERDAM-Jill B. Wilson (née Jerry) of Amsterdam NY, aged 68, went home to be with the Lord on May 26th, 2017 after a brave fight with cancer.Born in Plattsburgh, NY as the daughter of late Albert Jerry of Plattsburgh, NY and June Mahar of Guilderland, NY, Jill was the cherished wife of Daniel Wilson of Amsterdam, NY whom she was...
Donna Lee Kelly Soler
May 26, 2017
Green Island- Donna Lee Kelly Soler, 56, was called home to our Lord after her yearlong battle with cancer. Donna, born on August 7, 1960 to Jefferson Kelly and Patricia Tervay Kelly. She married Nicholas Soler in 2001; Donna raised her three wonderful children, Matthew, Nicole, and Antonio; along with being a great mother, she was dedicated to her five...
Sarah Churchill Downes
May 25, 2017
Albany, NY - Sarah Churchill Downes (Sally), 81, died on May 25, 2017 of natural causes. Sally was born in New York City on November 13, 1935 to Lawrence and Elizabeth Churchill and grew up with two siblings, Susan and Lawrence, in Delmar, NY. Sally married Edward J. Downes, Jr. in 1957. They had four children together, Edward, Stephen, Elizabeth...
Elaine C. Hoyt
May 25, 2017
Elaine C. Hoyt, 97, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 25, 2017 at Albany Medical Center with her loving family by her side. Elaine was the daughter of the late Edward and Ionia Fuller. Elaine was the devoted wife of over 58 years, to the late William H. Hoyt, Jr. Elaine graduated from Storer College of Harper's Ferry, West Virginia...
John Dominick Morrell
May 24, 2017
ALBANY - John Dominick Morrell, 91 of Albany, New York, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 24, 2017. Born on May 5, 1926 in Albany, New York, John graduated from Coeymans High School and went on to study at Hudson Valley Community College. He served his country in the US Air Corps during World War II. In 1949 he married...
Esther L. Lagrave
May 24, 2017
COLONIE-Esther La Grave, 86, passed away on May 24, 2017.She is survived by her loving husband of 68 years, Donald La Grave; sons Ronald (J.J.) La Grave, Brian La Grave; grandchildren, Josh, Tina and Zack. Services will be private.
Robert E. Johnson
May 24, 2017
Colonie- Robert E. Johnson, 61, died peacefully next to his loving wife, after a courageous battle with cancer. A lifelong resident of Albany, he is predeceased by his father Joseph and mother Irene. He is survived by his wife of 21 years, Frances; his brother Daniel (Joan) Johnson; his father-in-law Forrest K. Holmes; his brothers-in-law Forrest (Lynda) Holmes, Steven (Howard)...
Philip J. Lemieur
May 24, 2017
LATHAM - Philip J. Lemieur, 83, passed away on Wednesday, May 24, 2017 at Albany Memorial Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Phil was born on March 27, 1934 in Green Island and was the son of the late Philip L. and Anna Rita (Burke) Lemieur. He worked for many years at Williams Press as a foreman before the business...
Helen M. Dehring
May 24, 2017
Albany ~Helen M. Dehring, 89 of Albany, passed away on Wednesday, May 24, 2017 with her loving family by her side. Helen was the daughter of the late Feodor Stasko and Rose (Hadggck) Stasko. She was the devoted wife to the late Joseph Dehring.Helen was involved in various real estate agencies before opening her very own firm. She was the...
John "Jack" Palella
May 24, 2017
Watervliet- John "Jack" Palella, 62, passed away suddenly after a brief illness on Wednesday, May 24, 2017. He was the son of the late Carmen and Helene Palella. Jack is survived by his two children, Jeanette Palella and John M. Palella II as well as many cousins, nephews and nieces. He is also survived by his "second daughter" Sandra Novak....
Luella B. Edwards
May 23, 2017
ROTTERDAM ~Luella B. Edwards, 89, of Rotterdam passed away on Tuesday, May 23, 2017.Luella was the daughter of the late Harry and Marion Williams. Luella was the devoted wife to the late Kenny Edwards. They were married 10 years. Luella was a member of the Moose Lodge for many years and Carmen United Methodist Church. Luella enjoyed many hobbies including...
Markin J. Smith
May 23, 2017
ALBANY-Markin J. Smith, 49, passed away on May 23, 2017 at Albany Medical Center.Markin in survived by his mother, Dorothy Smith; son, Jahmear Martin; sister, Valerie Smith-Butler and a host of family and friends.He was predeceased by his father, Martin James Smith and his sister, Vonda Smith.Visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 31, 2017 from 10-11am at New Comer...
Samuel Towner Dollard, Jr.
May 23, 2017
Albany ~Samuel "Duke" Dollard Jr., 91, passed away peacefully at the Stratton VA Medical Center in Albany, on May 23rd, at 12:00 pm after a short illness. Duke was born in Albany, NY to Towner A. and Veralyn (Ruhl) Dollard at his family home. He was the husband of Anne Marie Mohan, they were married for 65 years before she...
