Francesco Albanese
Jan 14, 2015
Francesco "Frank" Albanese, 61, passed peacefully surrounded by his family and friends at his home on January 14th, after a courageous battle with cancer. He maintained a love of life and family until his very last days, holding court from his throne at the head of the family table.Frank was born in 1953 in Siderno Marina, Reggio Calabria, Italy. In...
Brad Shires
Jan 14, 2015
Brad Shires, 33, passed away on January 14, 2015 at his home. He was born on October 5, 1981, to Connie Shea and James Shires. Brad enjoyed playing Magic and was a pillar of the Magic Community; he took pleasure in cooking; listening to music and spending time with his family and friends. Brad had a sense of adventure, which...
Robert Francis Kirchner, Sr.
Jan 14, 2015
ALBANY – Robert Francis Kirchner Sr. (87) of Loudonville, passed away peacefully on January 14, 2015 with his loving family by his side. His passing came after a brief illness which followed several years of spirited battle with declining health. He is survived by his devoted and loving wife of 55 years, Joan Hinckley Kirchner. Robert was born May 9,...
Darlene D. Savoca
Jan 14, 2015
Darlene D. Savoca, 65, passed away on January 14, 2015 at her home. She was born in Albany to the late William and Isabella Calder.Darlene graduated from Colonie Central High School. She worked for Xerox Corporation for many years as a computer salesperson. She enjoyed shopping, going out to eat with her friends, and spending time with her family.She was...
Janet L. Pomakoy
Jan 14, 2015
NEW SCOTLAND – Janet L. Pomakoy, 80, passed away on Wednesday, January 14, 2015 at home surrounded by her loving family after a long illness. Born in Plainsfield, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Edwin and Olive (Medick) Snyder.Janet loved gardening and being outdoors. She was an active member of Christ Lutheran Church in McKownville. Janet enjoyed traveling...
Nadisha Tasha Skeine
Jan 13, 2015
Nadisha Tasha Skeine, 30, of Watervliet passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 13, 2015 at Albany Medical Center surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with cancer.Born February 27, 1984 in Lucea Hanover, Jamaica Nadisha is the daughter of Clinton Skeine and Maxine Fletcher-Johnson.Nadisha attended Hudson Valley Community College and graduated with honors obtaining her associates degree in...
Anna Maria Rao
Jan 13, 2015
CHARLTON- Anna Maria Rao, 87, passed away on Tuesday, January 13, 2015, at St. Peter's Hospital with her loving family by her side. Anna was born on November 17, 1927 to the late Carmelo and Maria (Fazio) Motta, in Bafia, Sicilia, Italy. In 1953 Anna married Domenico S. Rao, with whom she shared the rest of her life. She moved...
Christopher Bunkoff
Jan 12, 2015
The Villages, Florida - Christopher Bunkoff, 91, was called to his final resting place surrounded by family and caretakers at his assisted living home on Monday, January 12, 2015.After 65 years of marriage, Vera predeceased her beloved husband in 2007. Chris is survived by three sons, Rick (Dee) Bunkoff, Jim (Diane) Bunkoff and Steve (Michelle) Bunkoff, 8 grandchildren and 18...
Helen Pettit
Jan 12, 2015
Wynantskill- Helen M. Pettit, 89, passed away on January 12, 2015 at Hudson Park Rehab and Nursing Center.The daughter of the late Frank and Anela (Misajet) Soloway, she was born on September 13, 1925 in Troy, NY. Helen was a very strong and diverse person. During WWII she worked in the shipyards. She had many hobbies, including: archery, golf, gardening,...
Helena Nowak
Jan 11, 2015
Helena A. Nowak, 92, passed away peacefully on January 11, 2015 at Albany Memorial Hospital. In addition to her parents Helena was predeceased by her beloved husband, John C Nowak; her siblings Bernice Sommers, Jayne Hillenbrandt, Charles Matulewicz, Anthony Matulewicz. She is survived by several nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews and great great nieces and nephews. The family...
Ralph Champney
Jan 10, 2015
Ralph Sanford Champney Jr., 81, passed away on January 10, 2015 at the Daughters of Sarah Nursing home. Ralph was born on July 4, 1933, Watertown, New York to the late Ralph and Ethel (Evans) Champney. He was also predeceased by his sister, Betty C. Italiano.Ralph proudly served with United States Navy in the Korean War and was Honorably Discharged...
Jean C. Chang
Jan 10, 2015
ALBANY – Jean C. Chang, 76, passed away on Saturday, January 10, 2015 at Albany Medical Center. Jean was born in Jamaica, West Indies and was the daughter of the late George Valentine and Eulalia Spence Codrington and the beloved wife of the late Edward C. Chang. She graduated from Ardenne High School in Kingston, Jamaica. Jean was a member...
Edward J. Fishburn
Jan 10, 2015
ALBANY - Edward J. (Bro. Eddie) Fishburn, age 50, entered into eternal rest on January 10, 2015 while a patient at Albany Medical Center after a lengthy illness. He was born November 13, 1964 in Poughkeepsie. Bro. Eddie graduated from the Poughkeepsie Public School System. He worked for NYS Mental Health before becoming disabled. Bro. Eddie relocated to Albany, with...
Mary Lou Hooten
Jan 10, 2015
TROY-Mary Lou Hooten, 78, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, January 10, 2015 with her loving family at her side. She was born in Myrtle Beach, SC, the daughter of the late Frederick and Ruby (Carr) Myers. Mary Lou was the beloved wife of 54 years to the late Robert J. Hooten. She is the devoted mother of Roger Myers,...
Claire Y. Relyea
Jan 10, 2015
Clifton Park- Claire (Racht) Relyea, 80, passed away peacefully after a long illness, on Saturday, January 10th, 2015 at home, surrounded by her loving family.Born Claire Y. Larmour, of Schenectady, she graduated from Nott Terrace High School. She worked at various businesses as an Accountant/Bookkeeper and was the former owner of Roc's Tavern in Scotia. She is a life member...
Richard Johnson
Jan 9, 2015
Albany -Richard Johnson, 59, entered into eternal rest on January 9th, 2015 at the Stratton V.A. Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. Richard was born April 16, 1955 in Johnstown, PA, to the late Mary and Joseph Johnson.Mr. Johnson relocated to Albany, NY when he was a youth. He attended Albany Public Schools and is a graduate of the...
Erin Linnea Galvin
Jan 9, 2015
Latham- Erin Linnea Galvin, 36, passed away suddenly at home on January 9th 2015. Erin is the beloved daughter of Michael Galvin and Linda Podrazik.In addition to her parents, Linnea is survived by her Nana; Bonnie Gibson; her maternal grandmother Therese Conti; her step mother Debbie Galvin; her step father Darin Podrazik; as well as her uncle, aunts, and cousins....
Shifang Gao
Jan 9, 2015
LATHAM - Shifang Gao, 81, passed away on Friday, January 9, 2015.She is survived by her two daughters, Xiaobo Ren and Lang Ren and two granddaughters, Lucie and Annabelle.Services are private at the convenience of the family.
Garnett L. Kazlauskas
Jan 9, 2015
Garnett L. Kazlauskas, nee Raus, 91, of Albany passed away peacefully on Friday, January 09, 2015 at the Teresian House. Born December 18, 1923 in Cleveland, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Stanley and Antose Yekaitis Raulinaitis. After graduating from East High School in Cleveland, she completed training to become a laboratory technician. She worked for many years...
Mary J. Dakin
Jan 8, 2015
LOUDONVILLE – Mary J. Dakin, 90, passed away on Friday, January 9, 2015 at Ellis Hospital. Born in Poughkeepsie, she was the daughter of the late Martin and Catherine Habinowski.Along with her parents, Mary was predeceased by her husband, Daniel A. Dakin, Deputy Assistant Superintendent of New York State Police; son Daniel Peter Dakin, VFW Squad of New York State...
