Morton Scher
Feb 14, 2015
Morton "Morry" Scher of Colonie, NY and Boca Raton, FL passed away on February 14, 2015 after a long courageous battle with cancer. Morry was the beloved husband of Florence White Paloski Scher and the treasured stepfather of William (Brenda) Paloski of League City, TX, Janet (David Sutstrim) Paloski of Colonie, David Paloski of Pompano Beach, FL, and Patricia (Michael)...
Edward P. Lewis
Feb 13, 2015
Edward P. Lewis, 69, of Albany entered eternal rest on Friday February 13, 2015, with his family by his side. He was the son of the late Edward P. Lewis Sr. and Mattie Lewis ( Betts).Eddie graduated from Albany High School in 1964 and worked for Albany Medical College as a researcher for 45 years until his retirement in 2009.Eddie...
Rose C. Vigars
Feb 13, 2015
ROCHESTER-Rose C. Vigars, 92, passed away on Friday, February 13, 2015 at Aaron Manor in Fairport, NY following a long illness. She was born in Watertown, NY, the daughter of the late Dominic and Maria (Cascarda) Williams. Rose and her late husband Ernest were involved in the family businesses Ralph's Tavern and Redwood Lanes in Colonie. Rose and Ernest continued...
Marguerite Mullin
Feb 13, 2015
Albany – Marguerite T. Mullin, affectionately known as Marty, entered into eternal rest on Friday, February 13, 2015 peacefully at the Teresian House in Albany. She was 95 years old.The daughter of the late Charles and Margaret (McDonald) DeRusso, she was born on January 29, 1920 in Albany, NY. She graduated in 1938 from Vincentian Institute in Albany. For a...
Gladys C. Tollerton
Feb 13, 2015
Colonie- Gladys C. Tollerton,77, passed away at St. Peter's Hospice Inn on Friday, February 13, 2015. Gladys was born to the late Walter and Pauline Rodzinka, in Utica, NY, on October 15, 1937. She graduated from St. Mary's High School, and then went on to Faxton Hospital Nursing School. In 1958 Gladys married Thomas Raimond Tollerton in Utica whom she...
Grace Ristau
Feb 12, 2015
Ristau, Grace E. "Betty"DELMAR - Betty, Ristau, 98, died Thursday February 12, 2015 surrounded by her loving family. Betty was born on January 21, 1917 to Charles G. and Annie K. McClasky in Albany. She was the youngest of three daughters. She graduated from Albany High School and Albany Business College. Betty was a Bookkeeper by trade; had several jobs...
Raymond Barosi
Feb 12, 2015
NISKAYUNA-Raymond E. Barosi, 84, of Niskayuna, died peacefully on Thursday, February 12, 2015 at Our Lady of Mercy Nursing Home. He attended Philip Schuyler High School, Class of 1949. He joined the National Guard, BTRY "D" 106 AAA AW in 1951 and in time became Staff Sgt. Raymond was a salesman and kitchen designer for Kitchen Distributors for over 30...
Rita O'Neill King
Feb 12, 2015
Colonie – Rita O'Neill King, 71, entered into eternal life on Thursday, February 12, 2015 after passing away peacefully at Albany Medical Center with her daughter Kathleen by her side. Born in Schenectady, she is the daughter of the late Walter and Edith Shinskie.Rita was a graduate of Linton High School and later obtained her certification as an X-ray Technician...
Paul A. Lussier
Feb 12, 2015
Scotia – Paul A. Lussier, 73, passed away at Ellis Hospital unexpectedly on Thursday, February 12, 2015. Born in Woonsocket, RI he is the son of the late Arthur and Louise Lussier.During his retirement Paul loved being a grandfather and spending time with his family. He was also an avid woodworker, gardener and enjoyed working with his son.Paul is survived...
Helmut C. Neumann
Feb 12, 2015
Helmut C. Neumann passed from this world on February 12, 2015. He was born on December 24, 1916 in Berlin, Germany. He and his family immigrated to America in 1925 and he lived until adulthood mostly in NYC and Staten Island. Helmut received his degree from Brooklyn Polytechnic Institute. After an interruption of 3 years during which Helmut served in...
Judith E. Whydra
Feb 11, 2015
ALBANY-Judith E. Whydra, 77, passed away on Wednesday, February 11, 2015. She was born in Brooklyn, NY the daughter of the late Walter F. and Ruth J. (Wiedenm) Filsinger. Judy was devoted to her beloved family. While her children were in school, Judy was very involved with St. Casimir's Parish including the PTA and Ladies' Guild. She also volunteered and...
Nickoletta R. Karathanasis
Feb 11, 2015
ALBANY – Nickoletta "Nicki" Karathanasis, 83, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on February 11, 2015 at Daughters of Sarah Senior Community Center.The daughter of Eleftheria and Stellios Rota, Nicki was born in Serifos, Greece on October 10, 1931. After marrying her husband Pythagoras "Peter" Karathanasis, they moved to Albany in 1970 in pursuit of a better...
William Stanley Williams Jr.
Feb 11, 2015
ALBANY - William Stanley Williams Jr., 89, passed away on Wednesday, February 11, 2015 at Albany Medical Center. Stanley is survived by his brother, Robert A. Williams (Dorothy); nephews, Richard B. Williams Jr. (Janet), Jeffrey M. Williams and Robert S. Williams; nieces, Sheri L. Williams and Debra G. Williams Sawchuk (Peter). He is also survived by many great nieces, great...
Barrie A. Lapp
Feb 11, 2015
CASTLETON- Barrie A. Lapp, 64, passed away in his home on Wednesday, February 11, 2015.Services will be held privately by his family.
Charen R. Labello
Feb 10, 2015
Albany - Charen LaBello, 68, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, February 10, 2015 after a long, courageous battle with cancer.Born December 7, 1946 in Albany, she was the daughter of the late William and Grace Wigand. She was predeceased by her loving husband Thomas and brother William Wigand. She is survived by her daughter Tracy LaMoy and husband...
Richard Henry Paczkowski
Feb 9, 2015
Paczkowski, Richard HenryGUILDERLAND--Richard Henry Paczkowski, loving father and caring husband, died on Monday, February 9, 2015 at St. Peter's Hospital Hospice Inn. Rich coped with cancer the way he lived life, with poise, an eye towards the future, and the utmost concern for his family.Rich was born in New Britain, CT, to the late Stella and Henry Paczkowski. Following his...
Thanh Van Le
Feb 9, 2015
ALBANY - Thanh Van Le, passed away on Monday, February 9, 2015. Calling hours and service will be held on Sunday, February 15, 2015 from 1:00 to 5:00pm.
John Richard Hodgkinson
Feb 9, 2015
Clifton Park-John Richard Hodgkinson, 69, passed away at Ellis Hospital on Monday, February 09, 2015, with his loving family by his side. John was born on March 27, 1945, in Troy, NY, to the late Albert and Mary Joan Hodgkinson. John was the president of American Chemical & Equipment Co., Co-founded by he and his partner and brother Ed Hodgkinson....
Winnie K. Simmons
Feb 8, 2015
Winnie Simmons passed on Sunday, February 8th, 2015 at Albany Medical Center in Albany, NY. She was 33 years old.Winnie Simmons was born on Sunday, December 6th, 1981 at The Brooklyn Hospital Center in Brooklyn, NY to Bonnie Prince-Bass and the late Winston Simmons. She graduated from Albany High School in June of 2000 and studied at HVCC majoring in...
Jane A. Casey
Feb 7, 2015
Jane A. Casey, 81, passed away peacefully on February 7, 2015 at Albany Medical Center with her family by her side. She was born on July 31, 1933, Latham, NY to the late Robert and Ada (Feiden) Hellwig. She was born in the house that she grew up in.Jane worked for New York State DMV in Albany for many years,...
