Francis J. Mcginty
Jan 4, 2016
Francis Joseph McGinty, a longtime resident of Rotterdam, was surrounded by his family and friends when he peacefully drifted off to be with the Lord while at Ellis Hospital. Frank was 72 years old. Frank touched the lives of many people and maintained his trademark sense of humor all the way to the end.Frank was born and raised in Albany....
Joseph M. Corradi
Jan 4, 2016
ALTAMONT_Joseph M. Corradi, 52, passed away unexpectedly on January 4, 2016 at St. Peter's Hospital. He was born on July 25, 1963 to Luciano and Betty (McPherson) Corradi in Schenectady. On February 29, 1992 he married Suzanne Grant at Our Lady of the Assumption Church in Rotterdam. Joe was a master carpenter and worked in the construction industry most recently...
Vivian L. Christian
Jan 3, 2016
Albany- Vivian L. Christian, 83, passed away January 3, 2016 peacefully. She was the daughter to the late John and Edith Rier. She was the wife of the late Marshall Taylor Christian Sr. and mother to Okianer Christian- Dark (the late Lawrence Dark), Wakenda, Wakulla & Marshall Jr. Christian. Also left to carry on her legacy are her 13 grandchildren...
Ronald H. Brizzell
Jan 3, 2016
Ronald Brizzell (Tomato) 83, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 3, 2016, after a long illness. He was the son of the late James Brizzell and Catherine (Paley) Brizzell. Ronald served in the United States Coast Guard as a Boatswain mate 31C from 1949 to 1952. After leaving the Coast Guard Ronald worked for Niagara Mohawk for 38 years before...
David J. Jones
Jan 3, 2016
Latham- David J. Jones, 63, passed away on Sunday, January 3, 2016 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Dave was born in Albany, NY to the late James and Dorothy Jones on March 3, 1952. Sergeant Jones, Badge #18, was a loyal corrections officer for the Albany County Jail for over 25 years. His co-workers will miss him...
Allen Decker
Jan 3, 2016
Guilderland - Allen F. Decker, Sr., 80, passed away Sunday, January 3rd, 2016. Allen was the son of the late Frank and Dorothea Decker. Survived by his devoted wife: Eleanor Decker; they were happy and always together, married nearly 60 years. Allen spent most of his life as a Crane Operator and was a member of the Local 106 for...
Thomas C. Magliocca
Jan 2, 2016
Thomas C. Magliocca, 84, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 2, 2016 at St. Peters hospital with his loving family by his side. He was the son of the late Sam Magliocca and Henrietta Murphy. Thomas was the devoted husband for over 60 years, to June (Bowers) Magliocca. He graduated from New York State Maritime College.Thomas proudly served with the...
Ruby D. Della Rocco
Jan 2, 2016
LOUDONVILLE- Ruby D. Della Rocco, 75, passed away on Saturday, January 2, 2016 at St. Peter's Hospice with her loving family by her side. Ruby was born on April 18, 1940 to the late Victor and Nema Klobucar, in Indianapolis, IN. Ruby will be remembered for her love of cooking, crocheting, and conversation. She welcomed everyone into her home and...
Linda Bloch-Walsh
Jan 1, 2016
Delmar-Linda T. Bloch-Walsh, 57, passed away tragically, as the result of a car accident, January 1st. She was the daughter of the late Stephan Bloch and Patricia Farrell. She was also predeceased by her brother Christopher. Linda was passionate about so many aspects of her life. Most of all were her roles as wife, mother, sister, aunt and friend. Those...
Frank G. Decerce Jr.
Jan 1, 2016
Slingerlands-Frank G. DeCerce, Jr. Died suddenly January 1, 2016. He was predeceased by his parents Frank G. And Jane DeCerce, Sr. He leaves his wife Carolyn R. DeGeorge DeCerce, whose life and care he put first every day; step-children who he thought of as his own, Sandy (Wayne) Temme, Richard and Steven (Deana) Mallory. He also leaves his beloved grandchildren...
Dixie Miller
Jan 1, 2016
Albany- Dixie Lee (Rourke-Lagace) Miller , 65, passed away peacefully Friday, January 1st, 2016 at her loving daughter's home with her family by her side. She was born to Richard and Elsie Rourke in Cooperstown, NY.Dixie is survived by her mother: Elsie; her 5 children: Theodore, Michael, Melissa, Laura, and Stephanie Lagace; siblings: Mark, Terry, and Carol Rourke; and 11...
Harold P. Graber
Jan 1, 2016
Wynantskill- Harold P. Graber, 85, passed away on Friday, January 1, 2016 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Calling hours will be held at New Comer Funeral Home, 343 New Karner Road, Albany, NY 12205 on Wednesday, January 6, 2015 from 10:00am-11:00am with a service to immediately follow. Burial will take place at St. Agnes Cemetery, Menands, NY.
Elizabeth Barbara Brisebois
Dec 31, 2015
Elizabeth Barbara Brisebois, 79, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 31, 2015 at Albany Medical Center with her family by her side.She was the daughter of the late William T. and Dorothy McLaughlin. Barbara was a beautiful woman, inside and out, who had empathy for everyone she met. She possessed a sharp business intellect and an even sharper wit. Barbara...
James H. French Jr.
Dec 31, 2015
James French, Jr., known and beloved as Frenchy, was born to the late Ida Jean Jones and James H. French, Sr. in Brooklyn, New York, the eldest of three sons. He moved to Albany, New York at a young age and left school at the age of thirteen to care for his two brothers after the death of his Mom,...
Charles J. Hofmann
Dec 31, 2015
Schenectady- Charles J. "Charlie" Hofmann , 85, passed away peacefully after battling a long illness on Thursday, December 31st, 2015. Born on July 29th, 1930, Charlie was the son of the late Charles and Edith Hofmann. Charlie was a veteran of both the Army Paratroopers, 82nd airborne division, and Navy. He was a retired Tractor Trailer driver and long time...
Paul R. Ball
Dec 30, 2015
Nassau - Paul R. Ball, 81, passed away Wednesday, December 30th, 2015 unexpectedly with his family by his side. Paul was the son of the late Kelly and Rosella Bradshaw-Ball. Paul is survived by his devoted and loving wife Sheryle Ball. Paul was employed and retired as a plant manager from Fort Orange Paper Company in Castleton-On-Hudson.Paul served his country...
Floyd T."Ft" Gilbert
Dec 30, 2015
Schenectady- Floyd T. "FT" Gilbert passed away on December 30, 2015 surrounded by his loving family. He was 60 years old.The son of late Floyd R. and Lois C. (Newcomb) Gilbert, Jr., FT was born on January 3, 1955 in Buffalo, NY. FT worked for many years at the Cranberry Bog and was the Head Chef at Shaker Ridge Country...
Inge D. Panko
Dec 30, 2015
Inge (Schnitzer) Panko, 98, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 30, 2015 at Capital Living Nursing & Rehabilitation Center with her loving family by her side. Inge was the daughter of the late Karl and Else (Harder) Feddersen. She was a devoted wife to the late Karl Paul Schnitzer and later of the late Boris Panko. Inge was a very...
Catherine E. Rossman
Dec 29, 2015
Cohoes- Catherine E. Rossman, 87, a former Defreetsville resident, passed away on December 29, 2015 at the Eddy Village Green Nursing Home. She was born in Albany on July 29, 1928 to the late Daniel and Anna (Kearns) Travison. Kay was a homemaker earning her G.E.D. as an adult and over the years worked part time processing tax returns and...
Luella C. Bates
Dec 29, 2015
Menands- Luella C. Bates, 102, passed away of natural causes on December 29, 2015. Luella was the daughter of the late Calvin and Elizziebell Dayter. She was the wife of the late Charles D. Bates. She is survived by her two daughters Luella "Mitzi" Dominic and Judith Ann McGuire. She is predeceased by her son Calvin Charles Bates. Luella is...
