Leola Taylor
May 17, 2015
GUILDERLAND- Leola McKee Taylor passed away on Sunday, May 18, 2015. Leola was born in Early Branch, South Carolina on February 3, 1923 to the late Joseph and Sadie McKee. She was the eldest of two children born to this union. Leola attended Kline High School in South Carolina. At age 18 she relocated to Detroit, Michigan to pursue greater...
Regina A. Leddick
May 17, 2015
SCHENECTADY-Regina A. Leddick, 78 passed away on Sunday, May 17, 2015. She was born in Elnora, NY, the daughter of the late John and Florence (Bruzdzinski) Shinski.Regina is survived by her sons Salvadore Carbonare and Anthony Carbonare; grandchildren Lynn Carbonare, Stacey Carbonare, Jennifer Carbonare, Anthony M. Carbonare and Brandon Carbonare; great grandchildren Brionna Harrell, Chyanne Harrell, Jamie Rose Harrell, Marissa...
Donald Joseph Karl
May 17, 2015
Donald Joseph Karl, 57, passed away unexpectedly on May 17, 2015 at home. Donald was born March 12, 1958, son of Edward and the late Nancy Karl. Donald received his certificate with ITT Tech. He proudly served with the United States Navy and continued with the Navy Reserves.He was a member of the VFW/American Legion Post # 701 in Amsterdam.He...
Diane F. Gavin
May 17, 2015
Diane F. Gavin, 63, passed away peacefully on May 17, 2015 at her home with her loving family by her side. Diane was born February 19, 1952, in Albany, NY, and is the daughter of the late Louis and Dorothy Parker.She worked at the DMV for 30 years and made many friends who she enjoyed through the years. She is...
Mary T. Marro
May 17, 2015
COLONIE-Mary T. Marro, 97, passed away on Sunday, May 17, 2015. She was born in Brooklyn, NY, the daughter of the late Gerard and Filomena (Amendola) Fattoruso. She was employed by Plaza Deli of Albany and S& H Green Stamp Redemption. Mary enjoyed dining out, cooking and working at the Deli. Mary was predeceased by her husband of 44 years...
Alfred T. Cullen
May 17, 2015
CLIFTON PARK-Alfred T. Cullen, 67, died suddenly at his home in Clifton Park, New York. Born in Schenectady, New York to the late James T. Cullen and Isabelle (Plude) Cullen, Fred graduated in 1970 with a BA in History from College of the Holy Cross in Worchester, MA and later in 1972 from SUNY Albany with a Master's in Public...
Clara H. Donato
May 16, 2015
COLONIE- Clara H. Donato, 88, passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2015, in South Carolina. Clara was born on April 19, 1927 to the late Anthony and Clara Witkowski in Albany, NY. Clara graduated at Vincentian Institute in 1945. She then went on to attend Mildred Elley School where she prepared for her career at NYS Executive Chamber, in Albany,...
Mary A. Pustolka
May 15, 2015
Mary A. Pustolka, 85, died peacefully in her home surrounded by family on May 15, 2015. Mary enjoyed a long career as a nurse at Ellis Hospital before retiring and becoming the familiar face behind Uncle Richie's Country Vegetable stand in Colonie. She was predeceased by her parents Stephen and Josephine Bizek, husband Richard, sisters Annie and Rosie, brothers Stephen...
Eileen J. Beach
May 14, 2015
Niskayuna- May 14th 2015, Eileen Joyce Beach, 67 of Meadow Lane, after a long illness, peacefully passed into the arms of the Lord surrounded by her loving family.Eileen was born in Albany, New York to the late Louis and Helen Lantz. She was a lifelong area resident and graduated from Albany High School and Hudson Valley Community College with an...
John "Jack" Callahan
May 14, 2015
Colonie- John Callahan of Colonie passed into eternity on May 14th 2015 after a short illness at St. Peter's Hospital. He was born in Albany on January 2nd, 1926, son of the late Mary Molitor Callahan & Farrell Callahan.He is survived by his wife Bernice Callahan, a daughter Deborah Callahan Montgomery of Miami, FL, stepdaughter Laurie Tracy of Colonie. He...
Frances Springfield
May 13, 2015
SCHENECTADY - Frances Springfield (Vrooman,) 78 years old, passed away on Wednesday May 13, 2015 at home, after a long illness.Born in Gloversville, NY, she was the daughter of the late Delia & Frank Vrooman.Lolly will be missed by her sister, Leona Miller. Along with her parents Lolly, was predeceased by her husband Thomas Springfield, sisters, Lillian, Harriett, Jenny, Katherine...
Dorothy E. Snyder
May 13, 2015
Dorothy E. Snyder, 88, passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2015, at St. Peter's Hospice Inn. Born in Plattsburgh, NY, she was the daughter of the later Alfred and Elizabeth Lafountain. Dorothy's greatest joy in life was her family and her home. In later years, she enjoyed many peaceful hours in her backyard under her maple tree watching her hummingbirds...
William A. Spiegel
May 13, 2015
William A. "Bill" Spiegel, 72, passed away peacefully on May 13, 2015 at home with his family by his side. Bill was born July 8, 1942, in Schenectady, he is the son of the late Wesley C. and Mildred M. Spiegel. He attended and graduated from Linton High School in 1961. He worked at GE, in Schenectady as a Machinist...
Carolyn Christie
May 12, 2015
Sebring, Florida - Carolyn (Mickey) A. Christie, 73, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, May 12, 2015 at the Heartland Medical Center in Sebring, FL.Carolyn was born in Albany, NY to Elizabeth Shannon of Newport, NC and the late John Shannon. Carolyn is survived by her husband, George Christie of Sebring, FL and her children, Donald M. (Lynn) Weaver, Michael J....
Truman C. Groff
May 12, 2015
COLONIE – Truman C. Groff, 75, passed away on Tuesday, May 12, 2015 at St. Peter's Hospice Inn. Born in Albany, he was the son of the late Truman C. and Margaret (Redden) Groff.Truman graduated from Colonie Central High School in 1957. He was the owner of Truman's Restaurant and Grill in Colonie from 1972 to 2015. Along with his...
Ruby Jones
May 11, 2015
ALBANY_Ruby O. Jones,94, of Albany, NY passed away peacefully on Monday, May 11, 2015 at home. Ruby was born on July 27, 1920, daughter of the Late Jesse and Lula (Whitfield) Jones in Sims, North Carolina. Ruby served her country in 1943 in the 3564th Service Unit of the Woman's Army Auxiliary Corps Company. After she was discharged she went...
Creighton Brittell
May 10, 2015
Brittell, Creighton W.Peacefully entered into eternal rest on May 10, 2015. Mr. Brittell was predeceased by his wife Doris, his son, Robert and grandson, Josh. He is survived by his daughters, MaryJo Speranza (John) and Doreen Brittell, his son John Brittell, his granddaughters, Justine and Erin Brittell, grandsons, Jay Speranza (Lara), Todd Brittell (Janice), Adam Brittell (Deb) and eleven great...
Mary E. Lasek
May 10, 2015
On May 10th 2015 the children of Mary Lasek lovingly and peacefully said goodbye to their mother. The daughter of Nancy Fingar and the late Irwin Fingar, Mary was born on January 5th 1955. She was a loving daughter, mother, grandmother, sister, friend, and confidant. Mary always made you feel welcome and as if you were the best of friends....
Albert "Al" Lucarelli
May 9, 2015
Colonie-Alberto, Loreto, Lucarelli (Al) 80, passed away peacefully on May 9, 2015, at his homewith his loving family by his side.Albert was born on December 13, 1934, he was the oldest of 5 children. He was born to the late Rochetto and Assunta (née) Garofoli in the Village of Villalago, L'Aquila, Italy. He was raised and educated in Italy. Albert...
Glenn Hansen
May 9, 2015
Glenn E. Hansen, 60, of Albany passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 9, 2015 at Albany Medical Center. Glenn was born on October 13, 1954 son of Edward and Adele (Lord) Hansen in Jersey City, NJ. Glenn will be remembered as a kind hearted and gentle person. He enjoyed super heroes. Glenn spent many hours watching his favorite Batman videos...
