Earle Smith
Mar 25, 2016
Earle C. Smith, 91 passed away on March 25, 2016 surrounded by his loving family.Earle was born in Norwich, New York, the son of the late Vinson Smith and Dorothy Alice (Barnes) Smith.He attended Norwich High School and graduated from University of Massachusetts with a degree in accounting.Between high school and college he served in the US Navy for 3...
John J. Szesnat Jr.
Mar 24, 2016
John J (Sonny) Szesnat, Jr. 69, went to be with the Lord on March 24, 2016. Born in Albany, he lived there his entire life. Sonny loved his family, friends and motorcycles. He was a member of Grace Fellowship where he met many friends and other motorcycle enthusiasts. Sonny was one of the early recipients of a heart transplant at...
Mary N. Mortimore
Mar 24, 2016
SCHENECTADY - Mary N. Mortimore, 70, passed away on Thursday, March 24, 2016 at her home. Mary was born on February 18, 1946 in Montgomery, Alabama and was the daughter of the late, Rosco and Inell (Gadson) Murdock. Mary was a Licensed Practical Nurse serving in all fields as a private duty nurse and working in hospitals. She enjoyed her...
Frances Kolach Kazmierczak
Mar 24, 2016
Frances (Frania) Kolach Kazmierczak, 86Colonie. Frances 'Frania' Kolach Kazmierczak, 86, of Red Fox Drive, died Thursday, March 24, 2016 at St. Peter's Hospice with her loving son and daughter at her side. She was the daughter of the late Martin and Marianna Kolach and devoted wife for 61 years of the late John 'Jasiu' Kazmierczak. Though born in Albany, Frances...
Clarence J. Olsen
Mar 24, 2016
Schenectady- Clarence J. Olsen , 81, passed away peacefully and surrounded by his loving family, on Thursday, March 24, 2016. Clarence enjoyed watching the Mets games and going fishing but especially enjoyed napping with his dogs: Angel and Bridget. At 21 years old, Clarence enlisted in the Marine Corps and served our Country in the Korean War. He also was...
Douglas E. Mckie
Mar 24, 2016
Douglas E. McKie, 68, of Guilderland, NY passed away suddenly March 21, 2016 at Ellis Hospital after a brief illness. His loving family was by his side. He was born to the late Madeline Butterworth (Raymond) and Earl McKie (Catherine) on April 15, 1947. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 43 years, Carolyn McKie, his son...
Barbara K. Ilardo
Mar 24, 2016
Albany- Barbara K. Ilardo, 64, passed away Thursday, March 24, 2016 after a long battle with multiple sclerosis. She is the daughter of Marjorie Wilkinson and the late Archibald Wilkinson. She is survived by her devoted and loving husband Andrew Ilardo. Barbara was retired from DGS in the city of Albany. She loved her dog Minnie and enjoyed being with...
John R. Devine
Mar 24, 2016
Albany & Greene County- John R. "Butch" Devine, 68, passed away Thursday, March 24, 2016 at St. Peter's Hospice Inn, with his loving family by his side. John was the son of the late Matthew and Marion Devine. He is survived by his loving wife Patricia (Allen) Devine. For over 30 plus years Butch worked construction and also owned and...
Barbara Sweet
Mar 23, 2016
Barbara A. Sweet, 76, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 23, 2016 with her loving family by her side. Barb was the daughter of the late George Fisher and Josephine (Williams) Liuzzi. Barb was the devoted wife of over 38 years to Robert E. Sweet. Barb was an avid wrestling fan and loved spending time with her family. She was...
Sandra J."Sam" Ovitt
Mar 23, 2016
Niskayuna- Sandra J. "Sam" Ovitt passed away on March 23, 2016 at Albany Medical Center. She was 59 years old. The daughter of the late Heinz K.W. and Ruth (Matthews) Harting, Sam was born on November 28, 1956 in Niskayuna, NY. Sam married Frank L. Ovitt, Jr. on January 11, 1975 in Colonie. Sam was devoted to her family. She...
Marlene A. Lane
Mar 23, 2016
Schenectady- Marlene A. Lane, 82, passed away Wednesday, March 23, 2016 with her family by her side. She was the daughter of the late John and Celia (Matteo) Sammo. She was the loving wife to the late Frederick G. Lane Jr. Marlene is survived by her loving children Teresa (Jim) Rossetti and Michelle (John) Avery; her grandchildren Dina (Sean) Solomon,...
David G. Cook
Mar 23, 2016
COLONIE-David G. "Cookie" Cook, 82, passed away at St. Peters Hospital on Wednesday, March 23, 2016 with his loving family by his side. David was born on February 4, 1934 in Albany, NY to the late William and Emma Cook. David served his country honorably in the United States Army from 1955- 1958 as a Military Special Police Officer. He...
Michael W. Chrysler
Mar 22, 2016
Michael W. Chrysler, 51, of Schenectady, NY, died Tuesday, March 22, 2016, at Ellis Hospital. He went peacefully, in the presence of his mother and nephew.He is greatly missed by his family: his daughter, Jennifer Carlson; his sons, Scott and Brian Chrysler; his son-in-law, Chris Carlson; his daughter-in-law, Lacey Chrysler; and his three grandchildren, Lyla, Brynn, and Cannon Chrysler. He...
Donald J. Romano, Sr.
Mar 22, 2016
Donald J. Romano Sr., 77, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 22, 2016 with his loving family by his side. He was the son of the late Thomas Romano and Stasia Romano. Donald was the devoted husband of over 52 years, to Barbara M. (Davis) Romano. Donald was a lifetime member of the Nassau Sportsmans Club, where he was a...
Florence Conley
Mar 21, 2016
Colonie- Florence "Flo" (Kelly) Conley, 77, passed suddenly on Monday, March 21, 2016. She was born in Albany on July 15, 1938 to the late Pauline and Edward Kelly.Family was the most important thing in Flo's life. She was a mother, aunt, sister, or friend to anybody that she met. She is survived by her children, Diane Conley, Richard Conley,...
Kathryn Thomas
Mar 21, 2016
Colonie- Kathryn (Hughes) Thomas, 86, of Colonie passed away, after a long illness, on Monday, March 21, 2016 at St. Peter's Hospice Inn. She was born in Albany and was the daughter of the late Raymond J. and Anna May (Heim) Hughes. Kay retired from the Office of the New York State Comptroller in 1990. Kay is survived by her...
Christine Keyishian
Mar 21, 2016
COLONIE- Christine Keyishian, 91, passed away on Monday, March 21, 2016.Christine was born on April 23, 1924 in Marseilles, France to the late Karekin and Vartuhi Zacarian. Sensing that a war was coming, her father moved the family to Buenos Aires, Argentina where she grew up until she came to the United States to visit her Aunt in Watervliet, New...
Bruce Brino
Mar 20, 2016
Colonie- Bruce J. Brino, 58, of Colonie, passed away Sunday, March, 20, 2016 after a long battle of cardiac failure. He was born July 24, 1957 in Bamberg, Germany to Robert J. Brino and the late Maxine P. Brino.Bruce is the loving and proud father of Kyle, Tristan (John Mehleisen), Dylan (Samantha Kiegle), Devin and Max. He is also survived...
Violet E. Hildebrandt
Mar 19, 2016
Albany - Violet E. Hildebrandt (Ramsey), passed away on March 19, 2016 with her loving family by her side. She was 87 years old. Daughter of the late Frank and Ruth Cassell Ramsey, Violet was born on August 24, 1928 in Kingston NY. Violet and her husband Corey recently celebrated their 69th wedding anniversary on January 18th. The couple wed...
Anthony J."Tony" Cataldo, Iii
Mar 19, 2016
Colonie- Anthony J. Cataldo, III passed away surrounded by his loving family on March 19, 2016 at the Stratton VA Medical Center in Albany. He was 69 years old. The son of the late Anthony J. and Mary (DiRubbo) Cataldo, Jr., Tony was born on February 6, 1947 in Albany, NY. He attended Cardinal McCloskey High School and graduated in...
