Ruth (Fairbairn) Manzi
Aug 12, 2014
Manzi, Ruth Fairbairn ALBANY- Ruth Fairbairn Manzi, 79, entered into eternal life on Tuesday, August 12, 2014. She was born on June 29, 1935 in Ogdensburg, NY, St. Lawrence County, eldest daughter of the late Lorne and Marge (King) Fairbairn. Ruth graduated from Ogdensburg Free Academy and attended St. Lawrence University and the NY State College for Teachers Albany. She...
Elizabeth Baker
Aug 12, 2014
Colonie – Elizabeth Baker, 84, passed away peacefully at Albany County Nursing Home on Tuesday August 12, 2014. Born in Bethlehem, she is the daughter of the late Peter and May Snyder.Elizabeth loved to spend time with her family especially her beloved grandchildren.Elizabeth is survived by the love of her life and husband of 66 years, Gilbert W. Baker; her...
Paul L. Barnard
Aug 12, 2014
Barnard, Paul L. COLONIE Paul L. Barnard, 94, died on August 12, 2014, peacefully at his long time residence in Colonie, in the care of his loving family and caretaker Janice. Paul was a career social worker for over 60 years. He served in various roles as counselor, supervisor, educator, administrator and mentor at Family and Children Services, Parsons, Charlton...
Leonard R. Lefkowitz
Aug 11, 2014
Leonard R. Lefkowitz, 83 passed away on Monday, August 11, 2014 at Ellis Hospital, Schenectady. Mr. Lefkowitz was born in Brooklyn,NY the son of the late Samuel and Flore (Kline)Lefkowitz. He proudly served in the US Army during the Korean War.Mr. Lefkowitz retired from Huyck Consultants in Rensselaer. He was predeceased by his wife Jacqueline (Feldman) Lefkowitz.Services will be private...
May E. Johnpier
Aug 11, 2014
TROY - May E. Johnpier, 95, passed away on Monday, August 11, 2014. May was born on June 3, 1919 in East Durham, NY. She worked for Stanley's Department Store, Montgomery Ward, Watervliet Arsenal, and retired from Borden's. She enjoyed gardening and mowing her lawn with her riding mower. May is the mother of Evelyn (Fred W.) Dobert and the...
Joan M. Kirker
Aug 11, 2014
Colonie - Joan M. Kirker passed away August 11, 2014 at the Community Hospice of St. Peter's surrounded by her loving family. She was the daughter of the late Andrew and Jessie (Eisler) Kirker.She enjoyed gardening, shopping and most of all, spending time with her grandchildren. Joan was a hard worker her entire life and had recently retired. Joan is...
Jeremiah E. Parson
Aug 10, 2014
Albany – Jeremiah E. Parson, 77, passed away at his residence on August 10, 2014. Born in Albany, he is the son of the late Jerome and Evelyn Parson.Jeremiah is survived by his children.A memorial calling hour will be held for Jeremiah on Friday August 29th from 6 – 7 p.m. at New Comer Cannon Funeral Home, 343 New Karner...
Doreen K. Lipscomb
Aug 10, 2014
ALBANY-Doreen Kathrine (Morgan) Lipscomb, 63 of Albany passed away on Sunday, August 10, 2014 at St. Peter's Hospital in Albany. Doreen was the daughter of Mabel and Frank Morgan, born in Albany, NY on May 19, 1951. On Christmas Day 1975, she was married to John H. Lipscomb of Albany, NY. Doreen was employed as a home health care aid...
Robert J. Keller
Aug 10, 2014
ALBANY-Robert J. "Buck" Keller of Albany, NY passed away August 10, 2014, age 84, after a long illness. Born in White River, SD, he spent his youth as a cowpuncher in the Great Plains of his beloved Midwest.In 1951, he joined the U.S. Marine Corps and served a tank gunner/commander in Korea. Returning from Korea, he became a drill instructor...
Kenneth W. Caffrey
Aug 10, 2014
DELMAR- Kenneth Caffrey, 70, passed away at Albany Medical Center on Sunday, August 10, 2014.Kenneth is survived by his sons, Kevin and Kyle Caffrey; his mother, Evelyn Caffrey, and a host of friends and family. Kenneth is predeceased by his wife of 35 years, Marcia Roth; his father, Joseph Caffrey, and his brother, Bill Caffrey.Kenneth was a member of the...
Marguerite Mary Laird
Aug 8, 2014
Marguerite Mary McDonald Laird, 84, of Slingerlands, NY died Friday, August 8, 2014 with her devoted family by her side. While the pain of her loss is difficult to bear, her life was an example of compassion and love for those she left behind to follow.Peggy was born March 25, 1930 in Westboro, MA to Arthur and Anna McDonald. She...
Harriet S. Gingrich
Aug 8, 2014
ALBANY- Harriet S. Gingrich, 93, passed away at St. Peters Hospital on Friday, August 8, 2014.Harriet is survived by her daughter Eleanor (Chris) Dennis; her granddaughter, Krysta Dennis; and her nephews, George 'Judd' Sabey and Michael O'Brien.Harriet is predeceased by her husband of 24 years, John M. Gingrich; her parents, George L. and Elizabeth Sabey, and her brother, George Sabey...
Donato Direnzo
Aug 7, 2014
Tony passed away on Thursday evening, August 7th, after a courageous two and a half year battle with lung cancer. At the time of his death he was surrounded by his loving wife Debbie, his three daughters, MaryAnne, Kristen and Suzanne and his sister Mary Rose.He was born in Syracuse, New York and was a graduate of St. Lucy's Academy....
Edward J. Thomas, Jr.
Aug 7, 2014
Edward Joseph Thomas, Jr. was born in Stonybrook, NY on February 5, 1983, and went home to Our Lord on August 7, 2014.Edward was the only child of Anita C. Bailey-Thomas and Edward J. Thomas, Sr. He was dedicated to Our Lord at 9 months old by his parents. At the age of 5 years old he asked to be...
Walter C. Hall
Aug 7, 2014
ALBANY - Walter C. Hall, 87, born in New York City, passed away on Thursday, August 7, 2014 at Baptist Health Nursing and Rehabilitation in Scotia, surrounded by his loving family. Walter is survived by eight devoted children, Barbara (the late George Scherer), Michael, Christine (the late Frank Ryan), James, Rita, Marge, Matthew, and Patrick. Also surviving are six loving...
Patricia Y. Buck
Aug 5, 2014
Albany – Patricia Y. Buck, 69, passed away on Tuesday August 5, 2014 after a long illness. Born in Magog, Quebec she is the daughter of the late Lillian Gilmour and Joseph Dussault.Patricia is survived by her beloved children, Joseph (Donna) La Joy Jr., Mark La Joy and China (Jason) La Juene; her cherished grandchildren,April, Jessica, Amanda, Joseph III and...
William E. Foster, Sr.
Aug 5, 2014
William E. Foster, Sr., 71, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 5, 2014 at Ellis Hospital with his family by his side. William was born in Albany to the late Raymond and Alice (LaTulip) Foster.In addition to his parents William was predeceased by his wife Evelyn Foster, his sister Agnes Hatala.William proudly served with the United States Army.He was an...
Marie A. Guarino
Aug 4, 2014
CLIFTON PARK - Marie A. Guarino, 89, passed away on Sunday night, August 3, 2014, peacefully in her sleep at home. She was the third child of Louis and Anna Kochiss of Stratford, CT including brothers Louis and John, and sister Cecilia Burdett. Marie was a devoted Catholic and loving mother survived by her children George, Anne, David, James, Gene,...
Karen Ann Kutzner
Aug 4, 2014
SCHENECTADY-Karen Ann Kurtzner, 56, of Schenectady, NY passed away on Monday, August 4, 2014 at St. Peter's Hospital. She was born in Albany, NY the beloved daughter of William and Dolores (Clapper) Kurtzner, Jr. Karen enjoyed music and arts. She worked as a seamstress at Lorretta Lane Bridal Shop in Latham for many years.In addition to her parents, Karen is...
Norma M. Drucker
Aug 4, 2014
COLONIE – Norma M. Drucker, 86, passed away on Monday, August 4, 2014 at Hudson Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center after a long illness. She was the daughter of the late Norma and Wilford Rivers.Norma worked for Cedar Hill Rest Home for 15 years. In her free time, she enjoyed crocheting. Norma loved animals.Along with her parents, Norma was predeceased...
