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Mary E. Hofmeister
Nov 30, 2013
ALBANY – Mary E. Hofmeister, 83, passed away Saturday, November 30, 2013 at the Baptist Health Nursing & Rehab in Scotia, following a long illness. Mary was born in Albany on November 4, 1930 to the late Frederick J. and Sarah M. (Barton) Hofmeister. She was also predeceased by her brother, Frederick Hofmeister. She was educated, worked, and raised her...
Florence M. Potts
Nov 30, 2013
ALBANY – Florence Myrtle Potts, 79, passed away on Saturday, November 30, 2013 at St. Peter's Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late Stanley and Lulu Mae Sample.Flo worked for the Department of Motor Vehicles and retired after 15 years of service. She enjoyed playing BINGO and spending time with her...
Bernard J. Stempel
Nov 29, 2013
VOORHEESVILLE - Bernard J. Stempel, 84, passed away at his home on Friday, November 29, 2013 surrounded by Catherine, his beloved wife of 59 years, and his three daughters, Christine Stempel, Cynthia Bunk and Karen Beach. Born and raised in Brooklyn and Queens, NY, Bernie was the second-born son of Vincent and Jennie Stempel. In his youth, he spent many...
Jeffrey L. Gilbert
Nov 29, 2013
SCHENECTADY – Jeffrey L. Gilbert, 58, passed away on Friday, November 29, 2013 at Albany Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. Born in Hudson Falls, he was the son of Perry Gilbert and the late Beverly Gilbert.Jeffrey was a resident of Schenectady for 30 years. He worked for the Local #40 for 13 years. In his free time, Jeffrey enjoyed...
Mary P. Aleschus
Nov 28, 2013
COLONIE – Mary P. Aleschus, 81, passed away on Thursday, November 28, 2013, at the Hudson Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Albany. Mary was born on January 2, 1932 in Albany and was the daughter of the late Joseph V. and Rose D. (Yhram) Delaney. She was also predeceased by her husband, Arthur G. Aleschus he died on November...
Mark E. Stone
Nov 28, 2013
WATERVLIET – Mark Stone, 61, passed away on Thursday, November 28, 2013. Mark was the son of Virginia Steininger of Watervliet; brother of Michael (Doris) Stone of Colonie and Pamela Salamida of Latham; uncle of Michael (Dee), Jason (Erica), Shannon and Ashley, and great-uncle to Alexis, Joshua, Ryan and Luca.A funeral service will be held on Wednesday at 11:00 am...
Jean H. Perry
Nov 28, 2013
TROY-Jean H. Perry of Troy, NY died peacefully on November 28, 2013 following a brief illness. She was born in Buffalo, NY to Ernest and Ethel Henner on February 12, 1918.She was predeceased by her husband of 66 years, Robert Perry Sr., her brothers John Henner and Ernest Henner and by her sister Marjorie Littlefield.Jean is survived by her son,...
William Evans
Nov 28, 2013
Schenectady – William N. Evans, 90, passed away on Thursday November 28, 2013 surrounded by his loving family. Born in Oneonta, he is the son of the late Charles and Emily Evans.William was employed by Rowland J. Down as a Heating and Cooling Technician for more than 20 years before retiring in 1988. He loved the outdoors, especially fishing, camping,...
Elizabeth Deitz
Nov 27, 2013
DELANSON-Elizabeth M. (Dannenberg) Deitz, 48, of Delanson passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 27, 2013 at St. Peter's Hospital, Albany surrounded by her loving husband and family members.Elizabeth was born September 29, 1965 in Niskayuna, the daughter of Katharine K. Dannenberg of Niskayuna and Gil Dannenberg of Queensbury. Beth graduated from Niskayuna High School in 1983, where she participated in...
Pearle S. Labarge
Nov 27, 2013
CLIFTON PARK – Pearle S. LaBarge, 67, passed away on Wednesday, November 27, 2013 at Samaritan Hospital, surrounded by her family. Born in Cohoes, she was the daughter of the late Pearle S. LaBarge.Along with her mother, she was predeceased by her maternal grandparents George J and Pearle S. Thorn, and brothers Daniel LaBarge and Verne Warren "Buddy" Thorn.Pearle was...
Muriel Dallas
Nov 27, 2013
Albany – Muriel Ann Dallas, 74, passed away peacefully at St. Peter's Hospice Inn Wednesday November 27, 2013. Born in Hudson, she is the daughter of the late Charles Dallas and Etta Niebergall-Plass.Muriel worked for many years as a housekeeper at Albany Medical Center, and also volunteered much of her time at Trinity Methodist Church. Her favorite musician was the...
Francis Netzer
Nov 27, 2013
Castleton – Francis A. "Butch" Netzer, 65, passed away at his residence Wednesday November 27, 2013 with his wife and nephew by his side after a courageous battle with lung cancer. Born in Albany he is the son of the late Henry and Mary Netzer. Francis was a 1966 graduate of Cardinal McCloskey High School, and later attended HVCC where...
Mary Murphy
Nov 26, 2013
Mary Josephine Murphy, 84, of Claverack, New York and formerly of Bronxville, New York, died Tuesday, November 26, at Columbia Memorial Hospital Community Hospice following a valiant battle with cancer. Beloved wife of Matthew Hilt Murphy, she was born June 3, 1929, in Hagerstown, Maryland, the daughter of Samuel L. Greenawalt and Mary Burgner Greenawalt.Mary attended Roosevelt High School in...
George R. Stewart
Nov 25, 2013
ALBANY – George R. "Cigar Man" Stewart, 72, passed away suddenly on November 25, 2013 at his residence. George was the brother of Estella Carr and brother-in-law of James Carr. Calling hours will be held from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm on Monday, December 2, 2013, at New Comer Cannon Funeral Home, 343 New Karner Road. A funeral service will...
Sophie Orminski
Nov 25, 2013
ALBANY-Sophie "Cioci" Orminski, 90 passed away on Monday, November 25, 2013 with family by her side. She was born in Albany, the daughter of the late Zygmunt and Valentina Borowski. Sophie was affectionately known to her family as Cioci, which means aunt in Polish. She was a devout member of the Roman Catholic Community in Albany.Sophie is survived by her...
Ruth Venduro
Nov 25, 2013
Albany – Ruth E. Venduro, 88, passed away at her daughter's residence on Monday November 25, 2013 surrounded by her friends and family who had cared for her during her illness. Born in Albany, she is the daughter of the late Frederick and Amelia Meisner.Ruth loved to spend her August at Saratoga Race Course enjoying the weather and betting the...
Ruth E. Sauers
Nov 25, 2013
Ruth Ethelene Sauers, 94, of Schenectady NY, made her heavenly journey on Monday, November 25th, 2013 and was welcomed into the pearly gates of heaven by pre-deceased family with open arms.Ruth Ethelene Sauers was born February 19th, 1919 in Georgetown, Guyana. She attended the school of Christ Church Anglican. She was a homemaker caring for her children. Ruth leaves to...
Robert "Bob" Connor
Nov 25, 2013
NISKAYUNA - Robert "Bob" Connor, 90, of Westview Apartments Saratoga Springs passed away on Monday, November 25, 2013 at Saratoga Hospital after a short illness. Bob was born in Cambridge, MA the son of the late John and Anne Carney Connor. He moved to Albany in 1950 after marrying the love of his life, Sally Duncan. Bob managed Sally's family...
John C. Pitcher
Nov 24, 2013
GUILDERLAND - John C. Pitcher, 57, died suddenly on Sunday, November 24, 2013, at Albany Medical Center Hospital. Born in Albany, he was the son of the late Harold Pitcher and Virginia (Smith) Pitcher Maxwell. He was predeceased by his grandmother, Hazel Smith, his uncle, O.J. Smith, and his friend Michael Gearhardt. John is a graduate of Guilderland High School...
Anthony Corcoine
Nov 24, 2013
LOUDONVILLE-Anthony Corcoine, 90, passed away on Sunday, November 24, 2013 at his residence. He was born in Albany, NY the son of the late Pasquale and Mary Corcione. He was a veteran of WWII having served in the US Army. He landed on Normandy Beach on D-Day, June 6, 1944 for the Invasion on France, fighting his way through Europe....
