Mary P. Colling
Apr 30, 2016
ALBANY_Mary "Phyllis" Colling, 88, passed away peacefully on April 30, 2016 at Hudson Park Nursing & Rehabilitation. Center. Mary is survived by her daughter-in-law Susan Feiden and her granddaughters, Leslie Chaplin and Jessica Chaplin. She was preceded in death by her husband, Willard J. Colling and her son Robert Feiden. Private graveside service will be held at New Rural Cemetery.
Anne Bernice"Bernie" Bytner
Apr 29, 2016
Colonie- Anne Bernice "Bernie" Bytner peacefully entered into heaven on April 29 at the age of 87. Born in Troy, she was the daughter of the late James Sullivan and Josephine Walsh. She graduated from Catholic Central High School in 1946 and St. Peter's School of Nursing in 1949. She became an operating room nurse at St. Peter's Hospital.Having chosen...
Betty Chesebro
Apr 28, 2016
ALBANY_Betty Chesebro, 88, passed away on April 28, 2016 at Our Lady of Mercy Life Center. She was born on March 22, 1928 to the late Edward and Vivian (MacMillan) Pittz in Albany.On June 7, 1952 Betty married LeRoy Chesebro, Jr. Betty was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who spent her life caring for her family. She will...
Thomas H. Vanvorst
Apr 28, 2016
Thomas H. VanVorst, 62, of Albany, passed away unexpectedly on April 28, 2016 at Ellis Hospital. He was born on May 26, 1953 son of the late Charles and Alice (Griffin) VanVorst in Albany, NY. Thomas was employed with the Local Union Iron Workers throughout the capital district for many years. Thomas is survived by his loving wife, Beverly Rogers...
Walter "Sonny"S. Woodard
Apr 27, 2016
Walter S. Woodard "Sonny" went home with the lord on April 27, 2016. Born on March 20, 1938 in Shubuta Mississippi. He was predeceased by his wife Joyce Woodard; parents Alfred and Leola Woodard Sr.; brothers: Paul Woodard (Dolores) and Alfred Woodard Jr.; sister Girlie Ferguson and brother in-law William Dickson. He leaves behind his sisters: Ann Standfield, Pauline Walker...
Alton Jenkins
Apr 27, 2016
Albany- Alton "Ricky" Jenkins of Albany, N.Y. passed away Wednesday April 27,2016 at the Stratton V.A. Hospital after a long battle with his health.Born in Raleigh, North Carolina on June 4, 1947 Ricky the son of the late George A. & Betty G. Jenkins., well known as "CatMan" resided in Albany for over 50 years. Throughout his high school years,...
Ronald R. Hoffman
Apr 27, 2016
Ronald Robert Hoffman, 74, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 27, 2016, with his loving family by his side. Calling hours will be held at New Comer Funeral Home, 343 New Karner Rd., Colonie on Wednesday May 4, 2016 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. A funeral service will follow the calling hours at 12:00 pm at the Funeral Home....
Putzi Jost
Apr 27, 2016
Putzi F. Jost, 80, (formerly of Jay, New York) passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 27, 2016 at St. Peter's Hospital, with her loving family by her side.Putzi was the daughter of the late Franz Schuster and Bertha Schuster of Union, New Jersey.Growing up in Union, NJ, Putzi was a ballet dancer. After a car accident, she took up skiing...
Donald John Mccormick
Apr 27, 2016
WEST ALBANY_Donald John McCormick , 83, of Albany, passed away April 27, 2016.He was born March 30, 1933 son of the late Thomas and Gertrude (DeMarsh) McCormick. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps. He served his country in Korea and was wounded 3 times in two front line engagements, for which he was awarded a Purple Heart....
Shirley Grady
Apr 26, 2016
GLENMONT_Shirley A. Grady, 78, passed away on April 26, 2016 after a long illness.She is survived by her husband of 43 years, Richard Grady; son, Samuel Catalano; step daughter, Donna Marie; 2 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren; sisters, Dotty McMullen and her husband Robert, Ida Vrooman and 33 nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, 6 brothers and 1 sister....
Jean Oakley
Apr 25, 2016
Jean M. Oakley, 83, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family on Monday, April 25, 2016. She was born in Grand Gorge to the late George and Harriet Oakley.Jean retired from Wright's cleaning after 15 years. She loved to shop, especially at Fashion Bug with her grandchildren. Family was the center of Jean's life and spending time together...
Alice J. Sussman
Apr 24, 2016
Alice J. (Heine) Sussman, 77, loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin and friend passed away peacefully on April 24th surrounded by her family. A native of Brooklyn, she is survived by her husband of 55 years, Orin M. Sussman, 3 children: Rene' (Ana) Sussman, Barbara (Gerry) Schwerdt, and Susan Gordon, and 4 grandchildren: Andre', Shawn (Christina), Evan, and Natalie;...
Cheri J. Parvis
Apr 24, 2016
Albany- Sharon "Cheri" J. Parvis passed away on April 24, 2016 at St. Peter's Hospital in Albany. She was 65 years old. The daughter of the late George "Skip" and Dolores "Del" (DeRusso) Kelly, Cheri was born on October 17, 1950 in Albany, NY.Cheri was a dedicated employee of Trustco Bank for 28 years. It was here that she formed...
Anne M. Fichtner
Apr 24, 2016
Schenectady-Anne Fichtner passed away peacefully on April 24, 2016, three weeks after her 100th birthday. A lifelong resident of Schenectady, she resided at Kenwood Manor at Good Samaritan Village in Delmar for nearly four years. The family would like to convey their heartfelt gratitude to the staff of Kenwood Manor for their kindness and compassion.Mrs. Fichtner is survived by her...
Francis G. Mccormick
Apr 24, 2016
COLONIE- Francis "Frankie" McCormick, 54, went home to be with the Lord at St. Peters Hospice on Sunday, April 24, 2016.Frankie was born on October 28, 1961, in Albany, NY to the late Frank and Rosemary McCormick. Frankie was a student at Oneonta Job Core.Frankie is predeceased by his aunt, Mary Rockenstire, his uncles, Jack and Jim McCormick, and his...
Stan Olshefsky
Apr 23, 2016
Schenectady- Stan A. Olshefsky , 68, peacefully passed away on Saturday, April 23, 2016. He was the son of the late Agnes and Joseph Olshefsky.Stan will be forever missed by his children: Patrick, Daniel (Sheryl), Stephen, Nathan (Rachel) Olshefsky, Alice (Joel) Winkler, and Mike (Sherrie) Marmaduke; and siblings: Joseph (Sharon), Peter (Christine), Mary (Robert), Frank (Joan), and Michael.In addition to...
Samuel K. Pangborn
Apr 23, 2016
Clifton Park - Samuel K. Pangborn, 84 of Clifton Park, NY and Jupiter, Fl passed on at home on Friday, April 22 , 2016. He was the son of the late Wallace and Gertrude Pangborn. He is survived by his life partner Joanne Weaver. Sam was known to family and friends as "Sambo",a Swedish term of respect and endearment for...
Grace Cerezo
Apr 22, 2016
Grace Cerezo, 87, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 22, 2016, at St. Peter's Hospice Inn surrounded by her loving family. It was by her strong will to live, unwavering faith in God, and the love and prayers of family, friends, and many supporters which carried her through 17 months illness. Grace was born on June 3, 1928 in New...
Theodore J. Rucinski
Apr 22, 2016
Ted Rucinski of Latham passed away at age 90 on April 22, 2016, after a brief stay at the Albany County Nursing Home. Born on April 16, 1926, he was the son of the late Theodore and Alice Rucinski. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Mary Guildea Rucinski, son Greg (Sue), brother Robert (Jean), and several nieces...
Dorothy C. Nolan
Apr 22, 2016
MALTA- Dorothy "Dort" C. Nolan, 82, passed away on Friday, April 22, 2016 at Saratoga Hospital with her loving family by her side.Dort was born on March 21, 1934 to the late Frank and Charlotte Pelletier in Watervliet, NY. She went to school in Watervliet, and began working at a very early age. Her first job was at Tiny Town...
