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Barbara E. Reynolds
Jan 25, 2015
SCHENECTADY-Barbara E. Reynolds, 89, passed away on Sunday, January 25, 2015 at her residence. She was born in Albany, NY, the daughter of the late Walter and Lucille (Maples) Brown. Barbara recently moved to Schenectady after spending 27 years in North Port, Florida. She enjoyed her friends and the various activities at Kingsway.Barbara was predeceased by her husband of 63...
David Kolakoff
Jan 25, 2015
Duanesburg – David Kolakoff, Sr., 75, passed away Sunday, January 25, 2015 after a short illness. Born in Schenectady, he is the son of the late Joseph and Anna Kolakoff.David graduated from Mont Pleasant High School in 1957. He proudly served his country in the Army Air Corp from 1955-1957, then served in the Marine Corp. from 1957-1961 for which...
Charles Greenwood
Jan 25, 2015
Schenectady – Charles E. Greenwood Sr., 83, passed away peacefully at his residence on Sunday, January 25, 2015 surrounded by his loving family. Born in Schenectady, he is the son of the late Fred and Wilhelmina Bradt.Charles proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War. He was a Shop Teacher at Linton High School for...
Richard G. Walter Sr.
Jan 24, 2015
COLONIE – Richard (Dick) G. Walter, 81, passed away peacefully on January 24, 2015, surrounded by his loving family. Richard was born in Albany. He was a graduate of Roessleville High in 1953. Richard proudly served his country from 1953 to 1955. He then married the love of his life for 54 years, Jacqueline Marie Walter, in 1960.Richard was founder...
Gyula Agfalvi
Jan 24, 2015
Gyula "Julius" Agfalvi, 81, passed away on Saturday, January 24, 2015 at Capital Living and Rehab Center following a short illness. He was born in Esztergom, Hungary to the late Michael and Bakular (Borbala) Agfalvi. He came to the United States in 1959. He worked for General Electric for 25 years as a tool maker.Julius was very well liked, had...
John Wujciak
Jan 24, 2015
Schenectady- John "Jack" Wujciak, passed away, Saturday, January 24th 2015 at his home with his wife Janice by his side. John is survived by his brother; Eddie (Doris) Wujciak and several nieces and nephews. The family would also like to thank the staff of the Schenectady Hospice for the care and compassion given to Jack and his family. Donations in...
Harry M. Draper
Jan 24, 2015
COLONIE – Harry M. Draper, 87, passed away on Saturday, January 24, 2015 at Saratoga Hospital after a brief illness. Born in Mt. Kisco, NY, he lived in the Capital District for the past 82 years. Harry was predeceased by his beloved wife, Carolyn, whom he would have been married to for 66 years.He was the loved father of Jim...
Richard "Dick Smith
Jan 23, 2015
Richard Smith, 79 of Albany, entered into eternal rest Friday, January 23, 2015 after a long illness.Richard was born and raised in Albany, NY, graduated from Christian Brothers Academy in 1954, after which he entered into Military Service with the Marines and served his country from 1956 to 1959. He married in 1957 and devoted his life to his family....
Jerold Strait
Jan 23, 2015
Guilderland - Jerold "Jerry" A. Strait, 69, passed away peacefully at his residence after a brief battle with cancer on Friday January 23, 2015 surrounded by his loving family. Born in Hoosick Falls, he is the son of the late Ruth and Ralph Strait.Jerry graduated from Berlin Central High School and later obtained his Bachelor's Degree in Biology from Oneonta...
Naomi Green
Jan 23, 2015
Albany- Naomi Green,94, passed away peacefully, January 23rd 2015, at the Guilderland Center Nursing Home. Naomi grew up in Savannah, GA before moving to Albany, New York. Naomi was the wife of the late Isiah Green Sr. of Savannah, GA. Naomi was a head chef at Suny Albany in the Brubacher Hall for more than 30 years. She loved to...
Doris M. Rybak
Jan 22, 2015
BURNT HILLS-Doris (Heckler) Rybak, 90, passed away peacefully on January 22, 2015 at home with her family by her side. Doris was born in Schenectady to the late Rubin and Julia (Dadez) Heckler. In addition to her parents and two sisters, she is also predeceased by her husband, Louis J. Rybak and her son, Frank L. Rybak.Doris was known as...
Frances Morrissey
Jan 22, 2015
Guilderland- Frances Morrissey passed away Thursday, January 22, 2015 after a long term illness. Frances was the daughter of the late William and Yolanda Brannigan. Frances is survived by her two children; Christine Sawyer and Daniel Morrissey. She is also survived by her grandchildren; Amanda , Adrianna, Aidan and Tyler and two great grandsons; Michael and Giovianni. Frances also leaves...
Gladys Jones
Jan 22, 2015
NISKAYUNA-Gladys Rose (Stross) Jones passed away on Thursday, January 22, 2015 at Ellis Hospital, surrounded by family. She was 88 years old when she succumbed to complications from a long-term illness that she fought for many years. Gladys, the daughter of the late Joseph and Anna Stross, was born on December 9, 1926 in Hartford, CT. She was one of...
Doris E. Devita
Jan 22, 2015
Doris E. DeVita, 88, passed away peacefully on January 22, 2015 at home surrounded by her loving family.Doris was born in Albany, NY to the late Casper and Margaret (Lenhardt) Schaffer.She graduated from Roessleville High School in 1944 and began her working career at the Nabisco Company. For over 20 years she was the Capital District Branch Manager for Stanley...
Mabel A. Carcia
Jan 22, 2015
COLONIE – Mabel A. Carcia, 90, passed away on Thursday, January 22, 2015 at Teresian House. Born in Voorheesville, she was the daughter of the late William J. Westedt, Sr. and Helen VanZandt.Mabel worked for New York State Department of Motor Vehicles, retiring in 1986 after 21 years of service. She enjoyed reading, traveling, music and plays. Mabel was Vice...
Ralph Shaw
Jan 21, 2015
Schenectady – Ralph E. Shaw, 70, passed away suddenly at his residence on January 21, 2015. Born in Sidney, NY he is the son of the late Robert Shaw and Arlene Howe.Ralph proudly served his country in the United States Navy and retired from the New York State Dept. of Health. Ralph is survived by his children, Nancy (Rob) Guzior,...
Lucienne M. Bortell
Jan 20, 2015
GLENVILLE – Lucienne Bortell passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 20, 2015 at the age of 102. Born in Montreál, Canada on June 21, 1912, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Leonise Robitaille.Lucienne married the love of her life, the late Edward Bortell, and started a family in Albany. A seamstress for Cutrul and Lenards for 20...
Evelyn R. Decker
Jan 20, 2015
Colonie- Evelyn Decker, 92, passed away Tuesday, January 20th, 2015 at St. Peter's Hospice surrounded by her family. Evelyn was the daughter of the late Frederick and Bertha Dedrick. She was the wife of the late Frederick N. Decker. Evelyn enjoyed singing, bowling, tap dancing and spending time with her family. She was also a member of many organizations and...
Lorraine Fisher
Jan 20, 2015
Lorraine L. Fisher, 82, passed away on January 20, 2015 with her family by her side. She was born on August 2, 1932, Albany, to the late John and Grace Davies. Lorraine loved to clean, enjoyed camping, riding snowmobiles, going on picnics and spending time with her family. In addition to her parents she was predeceased by her sisters Judy...
Shirley J. Mirella
Jan 19, 2015
ALBANY-Shirley J. Mirella, 80, passed away on Monday January 19, 2015 in the Daughter of Sarah Nursing Center. Shirley was the daughter of the late Henry F Malone and Laura E Malone (Banker). She was married to the late Charles T. Mirella. She enjoyed painting, nature, photography and most important spending time with family. Shirley is survived by her children...
