Richard F. Valek
Oct 18, 2015
Guilderland- Richard F. Valek died in his sleep on Sunday, October 18th, 2015. Born to Joseph Valek and Mary Valek (Malatesta), he was the 6th of 7 children. Rich was a free spirit who brought laughter and excitement to those who knew him. In his youth Rich enjoyed playing football with his brothers and friends from Russell Road. As an...
Gunars Dvelis
Oct 18, 2015
Guilderland - Gunars Dvelis , 87, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 18th, 2015 at St. Peter's Hospice. Gunars will forever be missed by his devoted wife of 22 years, Katherine M. Dvelis, his two estranged sons, eight grand children, and four great grand children.He enjoyed spending time with his entire family and gardening in his free time.To honor Gunars...
John T. Nieckarz, Sr.
Oct 18, 2015
John T. Nieckarz, Sr., passed away on Sunday, October 18th at his home with his loving family by his side after a year long battle with Mesothelioma. He was born on February 2, 1935 in Schenectady, the son of Michael and Josephine Kolakowski Nieckarz. He graduated from Draper High School in 1952 and was then accepted into the General Electric...
Thomas J.Martinez,Jr. "Marty"
Oct 17, 2015
ALBANY_ Thomas J. Martinez, Jr. (Marty) passed away on October 17, 2015. Tom was born in Albany and served in the US Navy during the Vietnam Era. He was a contractor, teacher and plumber who retired from Albany Medical Center in 2008. Tom was wildly in love with Sharon White of Elsmere, and was married to her for almost 50...
Harold G. Defreest
Oct 17, 2015
Colonie- Harold "Sonny" G. DeFreest passed away peacefully on October 17, 2015 at the Hospice Inn at St. Peter's Hospital.The son of Harold T. and Carrie (Bailey) DeFreest, he was born on August 23, 1932 in Albany, NY. He was a proud veteran of the US Army serving in the Korean War. Harold worked for the South Colonie School District...
Jan E. Smith
Oct 17, 2015
Jan E. Smith age 69, of Albany, New York passed away October 17, 2015 at her home. Jan was born August 20, 1946, in Flushing, New York, the daughter of the late George and Alice Smith. Jan attended school in Flushing. After graduation she began working as a Nurse's Aid. She was a caring person, devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother,...
Norma Jean Culbertson
Oct 15, 2015
Norma "Jean" Culbertson , 69, entered Heaven on Thursday, October 15, 2015 at Community Hospice Inn at St. Peters with her loving family by her side. Jean was the daughter of the late Sidney and Gwendolyn Gibson. Jean is the devoted wife of over 53 years to Kester E. Culbertson. She enjoyed going to garage sales and working around her...
William H. Ziegler
Oct 15, 2015
Colonie- William H. Ziegler passed away October 15th 2015 at Van Rensselaer Manor Nursing home in Troy. He was born July 17th, 1923 to the late James and Mildred Ziegler. William is predeceased by his wives Audrey Crowther-Ziegler and Petronella Ziegler. Bill was a graduate of Lansingburgh High School and then attended Hudson Valley Community College. During his earlier years...
Hope S. Cook
Oct 15, 2015
Hope S. Cook, 87, of Troy, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 15, 2015 at Eddy Heritage House Nursing Home.She was born on June 11, 1928 daughter of the late Myron and Wanda (Jewel) Secor. Hope worked for the Council of Churches in Albany and later as a secretary for North Colonie Central School District. She married Milford "Cookie" Cook...
Elinor Gruss
Oct 14, 2015
Elinor Mary Gruss , 80, born June 17, 1935 in Granville, NY to Mary and Andrew Sabol passed away peacefully at St. Peters Hospice Inn on Wednesday, October 14, 2015. She left her loving family to join her husband of 57 years, Heinrich Gruss who passed away on May 31, 2015.Elinor worked as a legal secretary and as a nurse...
Karen Dickinson
Oct 14, 2015
ALBANY_Karen Dickinson, 56, passed away on Wednesday, October 14, 2015.She was born on January 24, 1959 daughter of the late Francis and Helen (Rozycki) Palkovic. Karen worked for the State of New York in various departments in the Capital District. She most recently worked for the Department of Labor. Karen treasured the time she spent socializing with her friends, going...
Thomas William Benjamin
Oct 13, 2015
Thomas William Benjamin, 56, died in the arms of his loving family on October 13, 2015 in Albany Medical Center after a long courageous battle with brain cancer. Tom is survived by his wife of 32 years Paula Benjamin, his two children; Heidi Benjamin and James Benjamin, Siblings; Terry Reilly, Mark Benjamin and Rickena Lobdell and nieces; Ashley Reed, Marcy...
Thaddeus Lionel Jackson
Oct 13, 2015
Reflections On A Life You are special"Special" is a word that is used to describe something one-of-a-kind. Like a hug or a sunset or a person who spreads love with a smile or kind gesture. "special describes people who act from the heart and keep in mind the hearts of others."Special" applies to something that is admired and precious and...
Grace Rita Bushell
Oct 12, 2015
Grace Rita Bushell, 94, passed away on Monday, October 12, 2015 at St. Peter's Hospital in Albany, NY.Calling hours will be held on Sunday, October 18, 2015 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at Casey & Porello Funeral Home, 100-18 159th Ave., Howard Beach, NY 11414A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, October 19, 2015 at 9:15 a.m....
Wayne S. Johnson
Oct 12, 2015
Schenectady- Wayne S. Johnson, 55, passed away on Monday, October 12, 2015.Calling hours will be held at Greater St. Johns COGIC, 74 Fourth Ave, Albany, NY 12202, on Tuesday, October 20, 2015 from 10:00am-12:00pm with a service to immediately follow.
Joan Foster
Oct 12, 2015
ALBANY- Joan Foster, 79, passed away peacefully in her residence on October 11th, 2015. She was born in Albany, NY, to the late Clyde and Geraldine Graves.Joan graduated from St. John's High school in 1954. She was the lead actress in many of her high school plays.Upon graduating she started a job in the Department of Health as a Secretary...
Robert L. Barrey Jr.
Oct 11, 2015
SCHENECTADY- Robert L. Barrey, 63, passed away on Sunday, October 11, 2015.Bob was born on May 28, 1952 in Albany, NY to the late Robert and Dorothea Barrey.Bob will be sorely missed by his sister, Debbie (Greg) Rickes, his niece, AnneMarie, and his nephew, John. A burial of ashes will take place at Saratoga National Cemetery on Friday, October 23,...
Kyle M. Parker
Oct 11, 2015
Clifton Park- Kyle Parker, 26, passed away suddenly on October 11, 2015. The son of Christine Parker, Kyle was born on September 5, 1989 in Schenectady. He grew up in Mechanicville, NY and graduated from Lansingburgh High School. Kyle worked as the head of Hazardous Waste Operations at GE in Schenectady. Kyle loved to hunt and fish and was an...
Sandra Hartman
Oct 11, 2015
Rotterdam- Sandra Hartman passed away October 11th 2015. She was the daughter of the late Floyd and Harriett Fronk. She was the wife of the late David Hartman Sr. Sandra was a long time employee of the Mohonasen School District. Sandra enjoyed gardening, baking, going to the Sacandaga Lake and spending time with her family. She is survived by her...
Julia Alicea
Oct 11, 2015
ALBANY- Julia Alicea, 83, passed away on Sunday, October 11, 2015.Calling hours will be held at New Comer Funeral Home, 343 New Karner Road, Albany, NY 12205, on Wednesday, October 14, 2015 from 10:00am-12:00pm.
