Lorraine Miller
Aug 4, 2014
Colonie- Lorraine M. Miller, 88, passed away peacefully, Monday, August 4th 2014 at Ellis Hospital. Lorraine is survived by her daughters; Diane L. Smith, Gail (Mike) Tessier, and predeceased by her precious son William C. Miller.She will also be missed by her grandchildren; Allison (Patrick) Kelleher, Frank (Samantha) Smith, and by her great-grandchildren; Katelyn, Emily, and Ashlyn Kelleher, who she...
Anna Mae Foster
Aug 3, 2014
Anna Mae Foster, 84, passed away on August 3, 2014 after a long illness. She was born on May 14, 1930 from Coeymans, NY. She worked with Albany Medical Hospital for many years and retired in 1983. She was a loving and caring woman who always looked out for her family. She was the daughter of the late Raymond Holland...
Gertrude A. Leitans
Aug 3, 2014
Gertrude A. Leitans, 90, passed away on August 3, 2014 at her home. Gertrude was born July 22, 1924, in Elmshorn, Germany to Arbeiter and Veronika Pettke. Gertrude enjoyed strawberry picking, puzzles, her dogs, taking pictures, spending time outside, she loved to travel between Canada and Germany and spending time with her family. In addition to her parents she was...
Loretta Dashnaw
Aug 2, 2014
Glenville– Loretta R. Dashnaw, 84, born in Albany, NY, passed away on August 2, 2014, at Ellis Hospital. Loretta, a devout Catholic, is survived by her beloved sons; Tony (Debbie) Tino, Frank Tino, Michael Tino, James (Susan) Tino, her cherished grandchildren; Tony, Christopher, Angela, Tiffany, Brittany, Jimmy, Nicholas, Matthew, Christina, and Victoria, her sister, Margaret Romand, and her brothers; Leo...
Robert J. Baptiste
Aug 1, 2014
GUILDERLAND - Robert J. Baptiste, 88, passed away on Friday, August 1, 2014 at the Stratton VA Medical Center in Albany. Bob was born on October 25, 1925 in Rome, NY and was the son of the late Jean LaMonte and Beatrice B. (Barnard) Baptiste. He served his country proudly in the US Navy during WWII, attaining the rank of...
Concetta "Connie" Boilard
Aug 1, 2014
SCHENECTADY – Concetta "Connie" Boilard, 90, passed away on Friday, August 1, 2014 at Glendale Nursing Home in Glenville. Concetta was born on June 20, 1924 in Schenectady and was the daughter of the late Joseph and Angelina (Poligren) Sarutto and was the wife of the late Noe F. Boilard Sr.. Concetta is the mother of MaryAnn (Frank) Battaglia, Joseph...
Marion H. Walsh
Aug 1, 2014
SCHUYLERVILLE-Marion H. Walsh, 84 passed away on Friday, August 1, 2014 at Mary's Haven in Saratoga Springs, NY. She was born in Albany, NY the daughter of the late William and Helen Wolfersheim. Marion resided in Greenwich and Schuylerville areas for most of her life. She enjoyed bingo and crocheting. Her greatest love was her family and caring for them....
Eugene Stryjek Jr.
Jul 31, 2014
Loudonville – Eugene "Gene" W. Stryjek, Jr. passed away peacefully at his residence on Thursday July 31, 2014 surrounded by his loving family. Born in Albany, he is the son of Stasia Dobek Stryjek and the late Eugene W. Stryjek, Sr.Gene was a 1965 graduate of Christian Brothers Academy and the Bryant and Stratton College. He later proudly served his...
Brenda Brooks
Jul 31, 2014
Albany – Brenda E. Brooks, 70, passed from this life to the next on Thursday July 31, 2014. Born in New York, she is the daughter of the late Oliver and Lillie Mae Brooks.Brenda was employed by the Albany Housing Authority for more than 30 years before retiring in 2002.Brenda is survived by her son, John Eric ; her granddaughter...
Anthony Kutny
Jul 31, 2014
ROTTERDAM-Anthony "Tony" Kutny, 97 of Rotterdam, NY passed away on Thursday, July 31, 2014 at Glendale Nursing Home. Tony was born in Manhattan, NY the son of the late John and Marie (Jarusz) Kutny. Tony was a WWII Veteran having served in the US Army Air Corp. After completing basic training, Tony married the love of his life Katherine Dowback...
Watson Olsiewski
Jul 30, 2014
Halfmoon - Watson W. Olsiewski, 89, passed away on Wednesday July 30, 2014. He proudly served his country in The United States Army during WWII. Watson was also an active member of the American Legion Zaloga Post and other organizations.Watson is survived by his grandson, James Olsiewski; his siblings, Edward Olsiewski, Charles Olsiewski and Stella Gasorowski; his two great-grandchildren and...
Ronald P. Lochner, Sr.
Jul 29, 2014
HUDSON, FL-Ronald P. Lochner, Sr., 74 passed away following an illness on Tuesday, July 29, 2014. He was born on September 21, 1939, the son of the late Henry and Mary Lochner.Ron was predeceased by his first wife Patricia Wilber, his brother Bobby Lochner and his step son Darren Warnken.Ron worked for Freihoffer Bakery for 42 years before retiring. He...
Michael F. Melius, Jr.
Jul 29, 2014
EAST NASSAU – Michael F. "Mel" Melius, Jr. died suddenly at home on July 29, 2014. Born February 23, 1968 in Albany, he was the son of Betty Ann Melius Prindle and the late Michael F. Melius, Sr. Michael was a graduate of Colonie Central High School, class of 1986.On August 26, 1989, Michael married Shelly Beach. They had been...
Robert Jon Butkereit
Jul 29, 2014
Robert Jon Butkereit, 57 passed away on July 29, 2014 at his home.He was born on June 8, 1957 to the late Paul and Elaine Butkereit.Bandingo Farm Update. Robert, citizen of earth was a loving photographer of nature. He more than anything loved to be outdoors with his dog Sandy at his family home in Cherry Valley. He was an...
Rosaleen O'Brien Wentz
Jul 29, 2014
Rosaleen "Rosie" O'Brien Wentz, 34, passed away peacefully on July 29, 2014 at Community Hospice Inn with her family by her side. Rosie was born in Houston, TX to Deborah O'Brien Wentz of Glenville and John J. Wentz of Deerfield. Rosie enjoyed working with Ellis Hospital for over ten years and gained many lifelong friends. Rosie loved her dogs, Sully...
Bruce W. Spawn
Jul 29, 2014
E. BERNE-Bruce W. Spawn, 59 passed away suddenly at home on Tuesday, July 29, 2014. He was born on October 24, 1954 the son of Shirley Spawn and the late Marvin Spawn. He honorably served in the US Marine Corp. during the Vietnam War. He is survived by his loving partner and his many family members. Calling hours will be...
Mary E. Rivers
Jul 29, 2014
ALBANY-Mary E. Rivers, 84 passed away on Tuesday, July 29, 2014 at St. Mary's Hospital in Amsterdam. She was born in Wilsboro, NY the daughter of the late Oliver and Gertrude Provost. She worked at St. Peter's Hospital for over 25 years. Mary was an avid bingo player and reader. Her greatest love was her family, especially her grandchildren.Mary is...
David Winnie
Jul 27, 2014
David W. Winnie ,50, passed away peacefully at St. Peter's Hospital on July 27th, 2014 after a brief illness. He was a lifelong resident of Albany. He met the love of his life Tracy, 31 years ago and they never looked back. David's passion was cooking, and the holidays will never be the same without his gravy. He enjoyed watching...
Paula M. Collins-Pravel
Jul 27, 2014
Schenectady – Paula M. Collins-Pravel, 64, formerly of Union St., passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 27, 2014 at Albany Memorial Hospital. She was the daughter of Stephanie and Edward Rupinski.Born in Schenectady, Paula graduated Mont Pleasant HS and Mildred Elley Business School. She worked for Joe Mastrianni, and later pursued an award winning sales and marketing career with Delmar-Thomson...
Virginia Flansburg
Jul 27, 2014
GUILDERLAND-Virginia Flansburg, 75 passed away on Sunday, July 27, 2014 at the Manor at Guilderland Center. She was born and raised in Albany, NY the daughter of the late Henry and Kathleen Richardson. Virginia enjoyed visiting Italy with her friend Mickie. She loved attending her grandson's baseball games and was also an animal lover. She also loved watching football games...
