Mildred H. Beaudette
Jul 25, 2016
WATERVLIET – Mildred Hinman Beaudette, 92, died on July 25, 2016, after a brief illness. She was born May 20, 1924, in the farmhouse on her parents' dairy farm in Manorkill, NY. Avery and Estella (Richtmyer) Hinman raised a strong woman, who was always a farm girl at heart. Mildred's family has inhabited the Schoharie River valley since the early...
Charles L. Berns
Jul 25, 2016
SELKIRK-Charles L. Berns, 64, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 25, 2016.Chuck was born in Buffalo, NY on June 14, 1952 to the late Theodore and Carmelina Berns. He graduated from The Albany Academy, received a BA in anthropology and sociology from Denison University and a Masters in Education from Russell Sage College. Chuck loved history, doing Civil War Reenactments,...
Edna F. Darmetko
Jul 25, 2016
CLIFTON PARK_Edna F. Darmetko, 97, passed away peacefully on July 25, 2016.She was born on May 18, 1919 to Martin and Maude (Harden) Donahue in Troy.Edna was a nursery nurse at Leonard Hospital in Troy for 40+ years. She will be greatly missed. Edna is survived by her sister, Pearl M. DePoalo; nieces, Carolyn (Alfred) Chenot, Nancy (Joseph) Couch, Judy...
Ruth Malia Villegas Nater
Jul 24, 2016
Albany- Ruth Malia Villegas Nater, age 53, a resident of Albany for over twenty five years, passed away on July 24th, 2016. Ruth was born in Rio Pierdas, Puerto Rico, September 25th, 1962. Ruth was a dedicated Church volunteer at Grace Fellowship, she translated, worked with kids, and was a greeter. Survived by two loving daughters, Zuleiska and Juleiska, two...
James H. Meyer, Sr.
Jul 24, 2016
James H. Meyer, Sr, 75, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 24, 2016 after a brief illness. James was born in Albany to the late Oscar and Ruth Meyer. Jim worked as a draftsman for the State of New York. He later retired from the Town of Colonie, Pure Waters Department. Jim worked at PJ's Petals & Plaids Flower Shop...
Cyrus J. Kolod Jr.
Jul 24, 2016
SCHENECTADY- Cyrus J. Kolod, Jr. , 73, of Schenectady, passed away on July 24, 2016 at St. Peter's Hospital. He was born on November 24, 1942 to the late Cyrus and Elsie (Matarrazzo) Kolod in Schenectady, NY. Cyrus was a veteran of The U.S. Army serving his country in Germany where he was awarded a Basic Missileman Badge; as a...
Mary Ann Shirikian
Jul 24, 2016
Albany- Mary Ann Shirikian, 84, passed away peacefully on July 24, 2016 at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady. The daughter of the late Parr and Osanna (Badikian) Shirikian, she was born in Albany, NY on January 6, 1932.Mary Ann worked for New York State Department of Motor Vehicle for 35 years. She was heavily involved in the CSEA as both an...
Roger W. Gover
Jul 23, 2016
Rensselaer- Roger W. Gover, 85, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 23,2016, at theAlbany Stratton VA Medical Center Albany, NY. Born in Barre, Vermont to Rita (Freeguard) Gover and Alton Gover. Roger is survived by his children, Lisa (Gover) Amaral, Roger L, Mark and Joseph Gover and his sister Brenda Galway and brother Ronnie Gover. He was predeceased by two...
Charles E. White
Jul 22, 2016
Charles Emmanuel White (Whyte) entered into eternal rest on Friday, July 22, 2016. Affectionately known by many as "Spech," Charles was born on June 26, 1928 to Melita McCleary Whyte and Adonijah Whyte. A native of St. Mary, Jamaica, he migrated to the U.S. in 1967 initially setting up residency in Brooklyn, NY then moving to Amityville, Long Island in...
John J. Clark, Jr.
Jul 22, 2016
Albany- John J. Clark, Jr., 71, passed away on July 22, 2016 at St. Peter's Hospital in Albany, NY. The son of the late John J. and Ruth (Devitt) Clark, Sr., John was born in Albany, NY. He graduated from VI in Albany and went on to get two Bachelor's Degrees in Criminal Science. He served his country honorably in...
Jacob E. Kasper
Jul 22, 2016
SCHENECTADY – Jacob E. Kasper, 82, passed away on Friday, July 22, 2016 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Jacob was born February 24, 1934 in New York City and was the son of Franklin and Mary (McKay) Kasper. He enlisted in the Air Force at the age of 17 and proudly served his country for 21 years,...
Linda M. Kelly
Jul 21, 2016
Linda Marie Kelly, 63, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 21, 2016 at her home, with her loving family by her side. Linda was the daughter of the late John and Phyllis Kelly. She enjoyed music above all else.Linda is the proud grandmother of Kaylana and Caleb.A Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, July 26, 2016 at 7 pm...
Robert L. Withers
Jul 20, 2016
Rensselaer- On July 20, 2016 Robert Lee Withers, Jr. "Bones", 76, passed away peacefully in his sleep at Albany Medical Center hospital.Robert affectionately known as "Bob" or to some as "Bones" was born on October 1, 1939 in Charlotte, NC. Bob was educated in the public school system in Charlotte while living with his grandparents, Harry and Mary Sadler. After...
Leonie Coletta
Jul 20, 2016
Leonie "Lee" Gail Coletta, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, July 20, 2016 at the Baptist Heath Nursing and Rehab center, with her loving family by her side. She was born in East Greenbush on November 30, 1937 and was the daughter of the late Edmonde Eades, Sr. and Sally (Bolling) Eades. She attended Rensselaer Schools. Graduated from Albany High...
Richard C. Bernard
Jul 19, 2016
ALBANY- Richard C. "Poppa" Bernard, 84, passed away Tuesday, July 19, 2016, at The Teresian House where he resided for the past two years. Richard was born in Ravena to his parents, Charles and Edna, who predeceased him at 13 years old. He was raised by his foster family "The Court's" who treated him as if he was their own...
Pauline L. Green
Jul 19, 2016
Amsterdam- Previously of Burlington, Vermont, Pauline L. (Dion) Green, 91, passed away Wednesday, July 20, 2016 with her loving family by her side. She was the daughter of the late Louis and Mary Bombard. Pauline enjoyed music, dancing, animals (especially birds), going out to dinner with loved ones, but most of all she cherished the time spent with her family.Pauline...
Katherine Abaire
Jul 19, 2016
RENSSELAER – Katherine Abaire, 53, went home to the Lord on July 19th, 2016, after a courageous battle with cancer. Katherine was born in Albany to Paul and Loree Abaire. She is predeceased by both parents and her brother Christopher. She is survived by brothers Paul, Doug and George. Upon learning of her diagnosis in July 2015, Katherine retired from...
William Vanalstyne
Jul 19, 2016
William "Bill" VanAlstyne, 86, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 19, 2016 at his home, with his loving family by his side. William was the son of the late Ira and Louise VanAlstyne. William is the devoted husband for over 62 years to Claire E. VanAlstyne. In addition to his wife, Claire, William is survived by his children; David (Vicki)...
Frank F. Verenini
Jul 18, 2016
Frank Frederick Verenini, 75, departed this life unexpectedly on Monday, July 18, 2016, in Orlando, Florida. He was born on August 29, 1940, in Albany to the late Frank and Helen Coughtry-Verenini. Frank leaves many memories to be cherished by his wife of 31 wonderful years, Donna; children,Tommy, Jason, Jeremy, Sandy, Michael, Frankie, Gina, Joey, and Derrick ; sister, Sandra...
Gladys O. Lagrande
Jul 18, 2016
Schenectady- Gladys O. LaGrande, 91, passed away peacefully on July 18, 2016 at Ellis Hospital. Gladys will be deeply missed by her loving family. She was predeceased by her daughter Becky and son Jerry. She is survived by her loving daughter Ann LaGrande of Schenectady,NY; her grandchildren: Yvette Davis of Gainsville, FL, Jay (Monique) Williams of Miami, FL, and Lamont...
