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Gary Ciabotte
Dec 28, 2023
Gary Ciabotte, 68, passed away on Thursday, December 28, 2023.Born on March 7, 1955 to the late Joseph and Jennie (Attanasio) Ciabotte Sr.In his earlier years he attended school in NYC at Fashion Institute of Technology, and he remained creative his entire life. Gary enjoyed working with plants, and at the Nursery in Home Depot and Lowes. He was known...
Arnold D. Blanck Jr.
Dec 28, 2023
Arnold Blanck Jr., 69, of Altamont (formerly Cohoes), passed away on December 28, 2023. Born on April 22, 1954 to Arnold Blanck (2012) and Sherry Van Zandt (2011), he was the second of seven children.Arnie (never call him Arnold) was a man of many talents. He could fix almost anything and loved solving problems, doing puzzles, and figuring out how...
Leslie J. Griffiths
Dec 28, 2023
Schenectady- Leslie J. Griffiths, 76, passed away peacefully with family on her side on Thursday, December 28, 2023. Born in Amsterdam, she was the daughter of the late Grant and Josephine Austin. Leslie is predeceased by her husband, Douglas J. Griffiths and her son-in-law, Michael Monroe.Leslie worked as a telephone operator for NY Telephone Co. and AT&T from the early...
Karen L. (Mckeighan) Fuller
Dec 28, 2023
Karen Fuller, 77, of Scotia, NY passed away peacefully on December 28th 2023, with her family by her side.She was born to Sterling and Meta Mckeighan of Rupert, VT on September 16th, 1946.She was predeceased by her father, mother and brother Jim (Elaine) and is survived by her husband of 38 years Jim Fuller, daughter Sarah, bonus daughters Patti and...
Betty A. Koster
Dec 28, 2023
Elizabeth (Betty) Koster passed away on December 28, 2023, after a long life of love and laughter. She faced many health issues in her final years with grace and courage. Finally, they tired her out, and she was ready to go home to the Lord.Born in Vermont in 1932 to John and Althea (Way) Nevins, Betty was glad to end...
Samuel J. Thompson, Jr.
Dec 28, 2023
Samuel J. Thompson, Jr., 93 passed from this life on December 28, 2023, while sleeping peacefully at Ellis Hospital, Schenectady, with his stepson, David Smith, at his bedside.Samuel was born in Schenectady, the youngest of the four children of Emily (Hobbs) and Samuel J. Thompson. He was a graduate of Nott Terrace High School (where he was a member of...
Janet Lindemann
Dec 26, 2023
Click here to view ServiceJanet 'Nana' Lindemann, 99, of Colonie, passed away on December 26, 2023 at Eddy Heritage House in Troy.She was born October 5, 1924 in Hoosick Falls to the late Leo and Lulu Belle (Stevens) Hynick. Janet married Richard Lindemann of Albany on January 31, 1948. After Richard died in 1966, the family moved from Syracuse to...
Otis A. Bunch Jr.
Dec 26, 2023
ALBANY - Otis A. Bunch Jr., 63, affectionately known as "Pop", passed away unexpectedly on December 26, 2023, at Albany Medical Center Hospital. Born in Laurel Mississippi on November 22, 1960, he was the oldest son of the late Otis Bunch Sr. and Maxine (Ellis) Bunch. Otis moved to Albany with his family at the age of three. He was...
Richard G. Eckhardt
Dec 26, 2023
Albany — Richard (Rich) Eckhardt, a lifelong resident of Albany, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Tuesday December 26, 2023, at St Peter's Hospital. He was 90.Born in 1933, Rich was the youngest child of German immigrants. A graduate of Our Lady of Angels School and Albany High School, Rich worked for 20 years at Williams...
William T. Gleason
Dec 26, 2023
SCHENECTADY – William T. "GAT" Gleason, 88, passed away peacefully on December 26, 2023 at Ellis Hospital.William was born and educated in Amsterdam, a son of the late William and Regina (Zawicki) Gleason.He was a proud veteran of the Korean War, serving in the United States Navy.Following the military, he was employed for many years with General Electric, retiring in...
Lori A. Reinhart
Dec 26, 2023
Lori A. Reinhart, 64, passed away on Tuesday, December 26, 2023 at Samaritan Hospital after a long illness, she had her loving family by her side. Lori was the devoted wife of over 30 years to Richard Reinhart. Lori worked for over 35 years with New York State with the Department of Higher Education in Albany. She also worked for...
Wilma P. Jones
Dec 25, 2023
Albany- Wilma P. Jones, passed away December 25,2023 surrounded by her loved ones. Wilma was very a hard worker, a wife, a mother, grandmother and great grandmother who loved her family more than life itself and always put others before herself. Wilma is predeceased by her husband Robert Jones and Son Melvin Jones. Wilma, is survived by her two Sons...
Bedros P. Karian
Dec 25, 2023
Bedros Karian, 96, of Glenmont, the cherished and beloved husband of Violet (née Guleserian) Karian for over 65 years, was called home to the Lord on Christmas morning, Monday, December 25th, 2023 surrounded by his family. Bedros was born January 23rd, 1927 in Aleppo, Syria to the late Hovhaness and Ovsanna (née Sakoian) Karian, survivors of the Armenian Genocide. In...
Anna L. St. Germain
Dec 25, 2023
Anna L. St. Germain, 78, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 25, 2023 with her loving family by her side. Anna was the daughter of the late Giovanni and Maria Romanelli. Anna was the devoted wife of 54 years to the late Peter H. St. Germain I. Anna met Peter while they both worked at a Ford dealership, Cartwright Motors...
Marlene Joy Mcelroy
Dec 25, 2023
Marlene Joy McElroy, 91 of North Albany died Christmas morning 2023. She was predeceased by her husband Joseph A. McElroy.Mrs. McElroy was the mother of Joseph C. McElroy (wife Joyce), John Michael McElroy and Joanne McElroy Moore. Also survived by three granddaughters and seven great grandchildren: Jamie Uccell (husband Tom)- children: Alex, Lilly; Jolene McElroy Moore- children: J'mear, Knya; Jadine...
Laurie Wills Filkins
Dec 25, 2023
ALBANY – Laurie Wills Filkins, 47, of Albany passed away suddenly in Potsdam, NY on Christmas Day. She was born in Albany and is the daughter of the late John & Dorothy Wills. Laurie worked for NYS Retirement System before moving to Potsdam. She was a caring and giving woman with a strong faith. She is the mother of Marie...
Ernestine P. White
Dec 24, 2023
Troy - Ernestine Pauline Willingham-White affectionately known as "Tina or Teeny", was born on November 15th, 1936 in Allendale, South Carolina to Delos Willingham and Pauline Aiken-Willingham. Ernestine transitioned into eternal rest on December 24th, 2023.Ernestine was the last living founder of Mt. Olive Baptist Church. She was two years old when the church was founded in 1938, in Red...
George R. Parvana
Dec 24, 2023
George R. Parvana, 77, of Loudonville, passed away on December 24, 2023 at Albany Medical Center. He was born on December 23, 1946 to the late Patrick and Francis (Scaligeri) Parvana in Albany, NY. George proudly served in the U.S. Navy. He worked as a Computer Operator for NYS. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, shooting and camping. He also liked to...
Carolyn Gamble
Dec 24, 2023
Carolyn Louise Gamble peacefully made her heavenly journey to eternal life with God on December 24, 2023, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and cherished memories.A child of the North country, Carolyn was born to Orrin and Theresa Fields on April 2, 1934 in Gouverneur, NY where she spent her childhood and was the oldest of four siblings.She graduated...
Thomas Patrick Phelan
Dec 24, 2023
Latham- Thomas Patrick Phelan, 62, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 24, 2023 at his home with his loving family by his side. He was born on December 29, 1960, son of the late Arthur and Loretta Phelan. Thomas was the devoted husband to Pamela (Speanburg) Phelan. They were married 23 years. Thomas was a life long resident of Latham;...
