Jennifer L. Halek
Dec 15, 2016
Jennifer Lanthier Halek, 50, of Colonie NY, passed away December 15, 2016 after an 8 year battle with breast cancer. Jennifer was born in Albany NY and was a daughter of the late Raymond & Jeanne (Belisle) Lanthier of Wilmington NC, formerly of Clifton Park NY. Jennifer was the beloved wife of Kevin Halek and mother of two young children,...
Thi N. Huynh
Dec 15, 2016
Mrs. Huynh Ngo Thi, 90, of Schenectady, NY passed away peacefully in her sleep on Dec 15, 2016 at her residence. Born on July 1st 1926 in Hai Nan, China, Thi left at the age of 22 to join her husband Huynh Nham in Viet Nam. Together, they successfully ran a coffee shop and raised their 4 children. She became...
Ruth S. Russell
Dec 14, 2016
ALBANY – Ruth S Russell, 98, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 14, 2016. Ruth was born on June 14, 1918 in Wilson, North Carolina. She was the daughter of the late Lucious and Martha Speight. After graduating from high school, she attended a three year nursing school in Raleigh, North Carolina. In 1941 she graduated from nursing school and...
Kathryn M. Norton
Dec 13, 2016
ALBANY-Kathryn M. Norton-On December 13, 2016, our beloved Kitty entered the kingdom of heaven, where she reunited with her parents, Rose Macri Addonizio and Vincent A. Macri.She is survived by her brother, Fortune S. Macri (Jeanette) and her children, Roseanne, Christopher (Patricia), James Patrick (Joanne) and five grandchildren.Please join us for a celebration of her life on Monday, December 19,...
John J. Byrnes Iii
Dec 12, 2016
John J. Byrnes III, 67, went home to the Lord on Saturday, December 17, 2016 at the Samuel S. Stratton VA Medical Center in Albany, NY. Born May 12, 1949 in Cambridge, NY, he was the son of the late John J. Byrnes Jr. and Jacquelyn Maier of Greenwich. He was of Irish descent. John graduated high school in Glens...
Michelle L. Schupp
Dec 12, 2016
COLONIE-Michelle L. Schupp, 54, passed away peacefully to be with the Lord on Monday, December 12, 2016 with her loving family by her side.Michelle was born on November 9, 1962 in Rutland, VT to the late Harold and Florence Rogers. She was a graduate of Fair Haven Union High School, in Fair Haven, VT in 1980. Soon after college Michelle...
Matthew G. Thornton
Dec 12, 2016
ALBANY-Matthew G. Thornton, 37, Albany, NY passed away at 2:30am on 12/12/16 at Albany Medical Center MICU unit surrounded by family and friends from a brief illness. Matthew grew up all his life in Albany and enjoyed multiple business ventures he owned in Albany. Matt owned a hardwood flooring business, a roofing business, and a straight general contracting business. He...
Patricia A. Watson
Dec 11, 2016
Patricia Watson, 66, passed away on Dec 11, 2016 with her loved ones by her side.Patty had a love for horse/car racing, camping, long rides in the country, and music. She worked for the City of Albany and Prinzo's Bakery. She is survived by her children, Katelyn Zaron and Ken Mazzrillo, grandchildren Garrett and Connor Mazzrillo, and many close friends,...
Sharan L. Coon
Dec 11, 2016
COLONIE-Sharan L. Coon, 74, passed away on Sunday, December 11, 2016 surrounded by her loving family. Sharan was born in Niskayuna, NY on February 3, 1942 to the late George and Doris Fisher. Sharan was a graduate of Austin Beauty School and worked as a hairdresser for many years, but first and foremost she was a wife, mother, grandmother, and...
Carmelo Anthony Privitera
Dec 11, 2016
Dr. Carmelo Anthony Privitera passed away peacefully after a short illness on December 11 2016. He was 93. Carm was a brilliant, energetic, kind and generous biology professor and research scientist. He received his Bachelor of Science Degree from Canisius College, his Master of Science Degree from the University of Notre Dame and his Ph.D. from St. Louis University. He...
Bertha E. Smith
Dec 11, 2016
Albany – Bertha E. Smith, 80, passed away peacefully on December 11, 2016. Bertha was the daughter of the late Harold and Lois Salsburg.Bertha is survived by her son, Wayne Smith; grandson, Aaron Smith; brother, Jerome (Georgette) Salsburg; sisters, Linda (Evan) Hendricks, and Corliss Kaminski; and many nieces and nephews.Bertha is predeceased by husband, Robert "Snuffy" Smith, Sr., and her...
Leonard Salisbury Connor
Dec 10, 2016
Leonard (Lenny) Salisbury Connor, 74, passed away peacefully on December 10, 2016 at his home. The son of the late George and Irma Price Salisbury, Lenny was born on December 1, 1942.Lenny was a graduate of Detroit Diesel Training Program and had a long career as a master craftsman mechanic. In his free time he enjoyed camping with family and...
Jacob Amsler, Jr.
Dec 10, 2016
COLONIE- Jacob Amsler Jr., 93, passed away on Saturday, December 10, 2016 at the Hospice of Cincinnati-Blue Ash IPU after a brief illness. Mr. Amsler was born in Albany, the son of the late Jacob Amsler Sr. and Louise Raible. Jacob was predeceased by his wife, Minerva Nichols Amsler and is survived by his daughters, Nancy (Jerry) Hunt and Marilyn...
Bruce T. Farinelli, Jr.
Dec 9, 2016
HAYWARD, CALIF. – Bruce T. Farinelli, Jr., 54, passed away suddenly on Friday, December 9, 2016. Bruce was born in Catskill, NY on July 29, 1962. He served in the US Marine Corps for eight years, attaining the rank of Sergeant.Bruce is survived by his wife, Tammie (Griswold); his daughter, Rachel (Mark); his son, Randy Farinelli; his mother, Patricia Snyder;...
Paul O. Borger Jr.
Dec 9, 2016
Selkirk- Paul O. Borger Jr., 84, passed away at home on Friday, December 9, 2016 with his family by his side. Paul was born in Great Barrington, MA on June 13, 1932 to the late Paul and Elsie Borger.Paul proudly served his country in the Navy from 1950 to 1954 in Air Transport in Squadron #3 as an Airman. He...
Harold T. Terwilliger
Dec 9, 2016
Harold T. Terwilliger, 86, passed away suddenly on December 9, 2016 with his loving family be his side. Harold was the son of the late Harold M. and Iva Terwilliger.Harold was an avid hunter, snowmobiler and was passionate about building his own home.Harold is survived by his two children; his four grandchildren; and four great grandchildren. Harold was one of...
Russell William Wickkiser
Dec 9, 2016
Selkirk - Russell William Wickkiser, 41, passed away suddenly on December 9, 2016. He was the loving son of Myrna Williams Correll and Kenneth Wickkiser, Sr.Russ was an avid sports fan; his favorite team was the Raiders. He was happiest when he was fishing with his brothers and his son. He was an accomplished Electrician and could fix just about...
Rosemary A. Fike
Dec 8, 2016
ALBANY - Rosemary A. Fike, 94, passed away peacefully on December 8, 2016 at Teresian House, her family by her side. She was the daughter of the late Walter and Rose Fike.Rosemary was born, raised and lived most of her life in New York City. As a Girl Scout she had the opportunity to sell the first box of Girl...
Marion Louise Collins
Dec 8, 2016
Delmar- Marion Louise Collins, 90, passed away on December 8, 2016 at The Teresian House in Albany, NY. She was predeceased by her husband Francis "Jim" Collins.She is survived by her sister, Irene Larrabee, her beloved sister-in-law Marie Travison and many nieces, nephews and cousins.Visitation will be held from 9 am to 10 am on Tuesday, December 13 at The...
Dale H. Clark
Dec 8, 2016
Albany- Dale H. Clark, 86, formerly of Franklinville, NY passes away peacefully with his family by his side on December 8, 2016 at the Hospice Inn at St. Peter's in Albany. The son of the late Robert Stanley and Ida (Harvey) Clark, Dale was born on August 9, 1930 in Gowanda, NY. He was raised in East Otto, New York...
