Feb 24, 2025

Joseph P. Navarro

Albany-Joseph P. Navarro passed away peacefully into eternal life with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on the morning of February 24, 2025, just shy of his 83rd birthday.

Born on March 23, 1942, in Albany, NY, Joseph was a skilled and dedicated craftsman known for his tireless work ethic and his generous spirit in helping others. He proudly...

Feb 23, 2025

Martha A. Morris, 71, of Schenectady, passed away Sunday, February 23, 2025, at St. Peter’s Hospital after a 3-month battle with illness.

Born in Nassau County on July 4, 1953, she was the daughter to the late Abraham and Ellie (Theilen) Posnick.

Martha was a 1971 graduate of Elmont Memorial High School and 1975 graduate of the University at Albany where she...

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Arielle Chemise Ja’Net Wilson- Harris who was born on November 22, 1988 transcended in eternal essence on February 23, 2025.

Arielle attended and completed her program for Medical Assisting at Kennebec Valley Community College in Fairfield, Maine.

When Arielle made her way back home she attended St. Peter’s Hospital College of Nursing where she was studying to become a RN.

One thing for...

2025

Marion A. Riegert died on February 23, 2025 with Mary and Billy Riegert by her side.

She was born in Troy and was the daughter of the late Charles E. Riegert, Sr. and Beatrice Grogan Riegert.

Marion is survived by her nephew, William J. Riegert, Jr. of Mesa, AZ; her niece, Mary (Mimi) E. Riegert of Gansevoort, NY and her sister-in-law, Esther...

Feb 22, 2025

Mary Allerot, 91, of Albany, NY passed away on February 22, 2025, while residing at Teresian Home Nursing Center for the Elderly and receiving hospice care.

Born in Johnson City, Mary was the daughter of the late Robert and Mary Lauko of Binghamton, NY. For 58 years, she was the loving wife of Carlo Allerot, who passed in 2023. She was...

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Schenectady – Martha M. Myers, passed away on February 22, 2025 at St. Peter’s Hospice Unit. She was born in Albany on January 24, 1937 to the late Theodore and Nina Stage.

Martha was a loving wife and mother, an avid Boston Red Sox fan, as well as a Union College Hockey fan. After raising her six children, she returned to...

Feb 22, 2025

Felix “Phil” Wielewinski, 95, bravely crossed the River Jordan, trumpet in hand, on February 22, 2025.

He was born in Schenectady, NY on January 20th, 1930, the son of the late Paul and Catherine Wielewinski, the youngest of 7 children. 

As a young man, he served in the US Army during the Korean War as the camp bugler, “sleeping in” by mistake...

2025

Antonio Troiano, 73 husband of Angela Maria Troiano (Sposito) of Latham, NY peacefully entered into eternal rest on February 22, 2025 after a challenging battle with cancer. 

Born October 28, 1951 in San Martino Valle Caudina, Italy to the late Alessandro Troiano and Luigia Lanzotti, Antonio (Tony) came to America in 1973 ‘to live the American dream’. In 1977 he met...

Feb 21, 2025

Eleanor Emily (Ellie) Patrick passed into eternal life on February 21, 2025.

Born Elenora Emily Gabriele on October 7, 1925 and raised in Schenectady, Eleanor graduated from Mont Pleasant High School in 1944. Eleanor built her own home at the age of 24 with her first husband Victor Roy Elmore Jr., and held great pride in her home. She enjoyed cooking,...

Feb 21, 2025

Gail M. Smith, 78, Rexford, NY, passed away on Friday February 21, 2025 at Saratoga Hospital. Born December 10, 1946, in Brooklyn, NY., she was the daughter of the late James A. and Margaret Smith. 

Ms. Smith received both a B.A. and M.S. in Education from SUNY Oneonta and an M.S. in Educational Administration from SUNY Albany. A lifelong educator, Ms....

Feb 21, 2025

Julia E. Costello, 86, of Schenectady, passed away peacefully on February 21, 2025 at The Glendale Nursing Home. 

Julia was born November 10, 1938 in Albany, the daughter of the late Marion and Katherine (Kwaitkowski) Baranowski. 

Julia is predeceased by her mother-in-law, Susan Costello; and siblings, Joe Baranowski, Hank Baranowski, Mary Toomey and Helen Baranowski.

She is survived by her loving husband Anthony...

Feb 20, 2025

Sharon Lee Tenace, age 78, wife of Louis Wilfred Tenace Jr. of Schenectady, NY passed away surrounded by her loving family on February 20, 2025 at Ellis Hospital.

Born October 27, 1946 in Niskayuna, NY to Charles Myers and Ruth Van Patten Myers.

Sharon was an LPN and worked for St Clair’s Hospital and Eddy Services. She was a devout Mormon and...

2025

Robert L. Coyle, 84, of the Capital District, NY passed away on February 19, 2025 at home. Born on November 28, 1940, he was the son of the late Joseph W. Coyle and Anna Susko Coyle, and brother to the late Joseph Coyle and Anne Mary Geleta. 

Bob honorably served in the US Army National Guard, Signal Corps. 

Bob began his career...

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Feb 19, 2025

Patrick A. DeAmelia, 84, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, after a brief illness surrounded by his loving family. 

Patrick was born in Albany, NY on March 16th,1940 to the late Patrick P. and Angeline DeAmelia.

He was a proud graduate of the last class of Cathedral Academy and received an Associate’s degree from Hudson Valley Community College. Pat was...

Feb 19, 2025

Warren Duling Hull, Jr.

September 18, 1948 - February 19, 2025

Warren Duling Hull, Jr. (of Voorheesville, NY) passed away peacefully after a courageous three-year battle with cancer, leaving this world on his own terms, surrounded by love. He was a man of honor, strength, and warmth, with a fierce spirit and a kind heart. Born in Cumberland, MD he was the...

Feb 17, 2025

Sharon Lee Currier, 80, passed away on Monday, February 17, 2025 at the Wesley Health Care Center in Saratoga Springs, NY

Sharon was born on October 31, 1944, in Watervliet, the cherished daughter of the late Leroy G. and Jeannette I. (LeCuyer) Haver. Throughout her life, she touched the hearts of everyone she met. Sharon dedicated many years to her work...

2025

Sylvia Louise Thompson, affectionately known as “Ms. Sylvie” to many, was born in Cambridge, St. James Parish, Jamaica, West Indies on August 10, 1937 to the late Ritynella Sparks and Wilfred Tinglin. She entered her final resting place on February 17, 2025 in Albany, NY. 

She left Jamaica when she was 30 years old to find a new life in America,...

Feb 16, 2025

Henry “Hank” J Bickel III, 78, husband of Marlee McCumber of Colonie NY passed away in his sleep on Sunday Morning February 16, 2025 at the Artis Nursing Home Yorktown, NY. 

He was born August 12, 1946 in Albany, NY, he was the son of (the late) Henry J and Catherine K Bickel.

Hank attended St Vincent’s High School in Albany and...

Feb 16, 2025

Susan J. Frye, 67, passed away peacefully on February 16, 2025 in Miami, Florida, while preparing to embark on her next adventure.

She was born on August 18, 1957 in Albany, NY, the daughter of the late Lester and Gertrude Hadsell. 

Susan was employed as a bookkeeper for 20 years at The Bookhouse in Stuyvesant Plaza. Since her retirement five years ago,...