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Joseph R. Carhart
Feb 2, 2015
ALBANY – Joseph R. Carhart, 70, passed away on Monday, February 2, 2015 after a long illness. Born in Albany, he was the son of the late Edward J. and Mary T. (Chiore) Carhart.Joseph served and was honorably discharged from the Navy during Vietnam, where he was part of the Gemini V Capsule team aboard the U.S.S. Lake Champlain. He...
Mary Elizabeth Smolinski
Feb 2, 2015
Mary Elizabeth Smolinski, 90, passed away peacefully on February 2, 2015 at Albany Memorial Hospital with her family by her side. She was born on May 19, 1924, in Albany, NY to the late Daniel and Mary (DoNato) Mariani. Mary was one of twelve children. Mary was retired from New York State, Department of Health. She treasured her time at...
Ruth Louise Mcrae
Feb 2, 2015
DELMAR-Ruth Louise McRae, 88, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 2, 2015 at Stratton VA Medical Center in Albany. She was born in Jersey Shore, PA, the daughter of the late Robert Lisle and Jennie (Rohe) Jacobus. She served in the US Marine Corps as a recruiter from 1953 to 1957. Ruth was employed by GE in Schenectady, Matthew Bender...
Lorraine M. Wilford
Feb 2, 2015
SCOTIA- Lorraine M. Wilford, 77, passed away in her home on Monday, February 2, 2015.Lorraine was born on May 21, 1937 in Schenectady, NY to the late Stanley and Bertha Cooper. She graduated from Mont Pleasant High School, and then went on to work for General Electric. Lorraine was the loving wife of the late William J. Wilford for over...
Harold Dupont
Feb 1, 2015
SCOTIA – Harold "Duke" DuPont, 75, passed away on Sunday, February 1, 2015 at Ellis Hospital after a brief illness. Born in Schenectady, he was the son of Alexis Caisse and Alfred DuPont.Duke worked for Mid State Industry, Local 83 Sheet Metal Workers' Union, and then later in life was self-employed. He retired after 45 years in the business. In...
Zachary S. Culnan
Feb 1, 2015
WEST SAND LAKE-Zachary S. Culnan, 21, passed away on Sunday, February 1, 2015. He was born in Albany, NY the son of Sean J. and Kimberly (Caiazza) Culnan. Zach graduated from Averill Park High School in 2012. He was an amazing musician and song writer, whose musical interests and talents were limitless. Zach gave the gift of music to others...
Arlene E. Bilili
Jan 31, 2015
GLENVILLE-Arlene E. Bilili, 78 passed away on Saturday, January 31, 2015 at Guilderland Center Nursing Home. Arlene was born in Schenectady, NY, the daughter of the late Howard and Helen (Foot) Bush. She was employed for several years as a supervisor at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady, but left her job to care for her family.Arlene is survived by her five...
Helen Fairlee
Jan 31, 2015
Colonie – Helen C. Fairlee, 80, passed away at her residence on January 31, 2015 with her husband by her side. Born in Hague, NY she is the daughter of the late Walter and Calista Streeter.Helen was employed by the Town of Colonie before her retirement in 1999.Helen is survived by her beloved husband of 53 years, Robert Fairlee; her...
Harold J. Leblanc
Jan 30, 2015
SCHENECTADY-Harold J. LeBlanc, 83, passed away on Friday, January 30, 2015 following a long illness. He was born on October 9, 1931 in Burlington, VT, the son of the late Napoleon and Maime (Blaise) LeBlanc. He served in the Army National Guard and the US Army in the 1950's in Europe. Harold retired from the Federal Government in 1986 after...
Thomas Mittler
Jan 30, 2015
Delmar - Thomas John Mittler was reunited with the love of his life, Rosie, on Friday, January 30, 2015 at the age of 78 with his loving family by his side.Tom lived his life to the fullest, doing all he could to bring joy to family, friends, and the local community. A spirited leader, Tom served as a parish trustee,...
Nancy J. Ayers
Jan 28, 2015
Nancy J. Ayers, 86, known as The Purple Lady, passed away at her Albany home on Wednesday, January 28. An unforgettable presence, Nancy was known for her political activism, acerbic sense of humor, tireless pursuit of good food and, most of all, her personal fashion statement; from her purple-tinted hair down to her purple sneakers, Nancy loved the color purple...
Philip F. Glock
Jan 28, 2015
Philip F. Glock, 65, a life time resident of Albany, passed away peacefully at home on January 28, 2015 after a long courageous battle with cancer. He was the son of the late Walter F. and Hazel (Rose) Glock. He graduated from Philip Schuyler High School and Hudson Valley Community College. He proudly served in the United States Army in...
Lawrence R. Monarch
Jan 28, 2015
LARGO, FL- Lawrence R. Monarch, 91, passed away peacefully in his home in Florida on Wednesday, January 28, 2015. Larry was born on August 17, 1923, to the late Samuel and Philomena Monarch, in Schenectady, NY. He graduated from Mt. Pleasant High School and joined the Air Force to serve in WWII. After the war Larry continued his education to...
Victoria E. Lasher
Jan 28, 2015
Victoria E. Lasher, 87, passed away peacefully on January 28, 2015 at the Eddy Village Green Nursing Home, Cohoes. She was born on August 12, 1927, in Cementon, NY to the late Louis and Frances (Bradasic) Evko. She worked as a teller for the Albany Savings Bank for several years, before she married Robert and become a mother.Victoria was a...
Millicent Rockenstire
Jan 27, 2015
Colonie – Millicent "Millie" E. Rockenstire, 99, passed away on January 27, 2015 just 12 days shy of her 100th birthday. Born in Colonie, she is the daughter of the late Charles and Orvilla Kross.Millie was a member of Pine Grove Methodist Church for more than 60 years, where she was active in the Women's Group and enjoyed teaching crafts....
Robert M. Tierney
Jan 26, 2015
ALBANY- Robert M. Tierney, 84, passed away on Monday, January 26, 2015, at the Teresian House with his family beside him. Robert was born to the late Michael and Adeline Tierney in Troy, NY on August 22, 1930. Bob was a lifelong resident of the Capital Region growing up in Watervliet, NY and residing in Loudonville, NY for over 50...
Lorana R. Livingston
Jan 26, 2015
CLIFTON PARK-January 26, 2015: Lorana Livingston died peacefully at Albany Medical Center. She was born 1928 in DeKalb Jct, NY, daughter of Raymond & Marion (Law) Rice. She graduated from Russell Sage College with masters from both SUNY Albany & College of St Rose and retired from teaching at Wells Central School in 1994.She was married to Robert Livingston for...
Esther Klopfer
Jan 26, 2015
Voorheesville- Esther R. Klopfer, 58, passed away on January 26, 2015 after a most courageous battle with cancer. Born in Albany, she is the daughter of the late Clinton and Elinore Lawyer.Esther is survived by her beloved husband, George Klopfer; her children, Blair (Rob) Bialkowski and Greg Klopfer; her grandson, Bryce Bialkowski; cherished sister of, Phyllis (Joe) Mazone, Janet (Robert)...
Oliver Douglas Jr.
Jan 25, 2015
ALBANY - Oliver "Twist" Douglas, Jr., Sunrise December 15, 1946 and Sunset January 25, 2015. God called Oliver to his final resting place on Sunday, January 25, 2015 after fighting a restless fight.Oliver Douglas, Jr. was born to Effie Douglas and the late Oliver Douglas, Sr. He graduated from Schuyler High in 1966. He served in the U.S. Army from...
Marie D. Hallenbeck
Jan 25, 2015
Marie D. Hallenbeck, 61, of Voorheesville, passed away at her home, surrounded by her loving family, on Sunday, January 25, 2015, after a courageous 10 year battle with cancer.Born in Rochester, NY on September 11, 1953, Marie was the daughter of Joseph and Antonetta (Fallone) DiBiase. She attended Arcadia High School in Greece, NY, earned her Bachelor's degree from SUNY...
