Earl R. Bishop, Dr.
Jul 26, 2014
COLONIE – Earl Bishop, Sr., born July 26, 1943, died peacefully at his home in Colonie on July, 26, 2014.Earl served his country in the United States Army, and the rest of his days serving his family, friends, and those who earned his respect. He was a rebel, a survivor and above all, a man.There are many words that come...
Mary M. Murtha
Jul 26, 2014
Mary M. Murtha, 74, passed away peacefully on July 26, 2014 at St. Peters Hospital with her family by her side. Mary was born July 21, 1940, in Albany, NY, to the late Albert and Margaret Zirpoli. She worked for New York State in the payroll department for many years until her retirement. Mary is survived by her husband of...
Mary Capobianco
Jul 26, 2014
SCHENECTADY – Mary Capobianco, 88, passed away at the home of her granddaughter in Niskayuna on Saturday, July 26, 2014, surrounded by her loving family. Born in San Biagio, Italy, she was the daughter of the late Dominic and Josephine (Tessio) Pannone and was the beloved wife of 65 years to the late Sabatino Capobianco. She lived in Schenectady most...
Alice R. Drakeford
Jul 24, 2014
COLONIE – Alice Ruth Drakeford, 78, was called from labor to reward on July 24, 2014 at her home. She was born in Bethune, SC on July 19, 1936. Alice was the daughter of the late Reverend Charlie E. and Bertha B. McCoy. Alice leaves behind her children, Ralph, Bernice, Nancy, Donald and Cynthia; siblings Mary Francis Brice; Jeanette Mackey-Hackett,...
Benjamin Sano
Jul 24, 2014
ALBANY - Benjamin J. Sano, 83, passed away July 24, 2014. He was the son of the late Angelo and Anne Sano; husband of Margaret (Spagnolo) Sano.Ben was a 1948 graduate of Christian Brothers Academy; attended Siena College before joining his father at A.B. Sano and Son, Inc., building and remodeling contractors. He stayed active in the business until 2006,...
Mary Bradt
Jul 24, 2014
Colonie - Mary V. (Senna) Bradt passed away peacefully at her Colonie home Thursday, July 24, 2014 with her family by her side after a brief illness. She was born February 14, 1932 in Albany, NY to Michael (Micky) and Virginia Senna, both Vaudeville performers throughout the Eastern seaboard during the 1920's. Mary and her sister Betty were regular performers,...
John W. Forbes
Jul 24, 2014
RENSSELAER - John W. Forbes, 91, passed away on Thursday, July 24, 2014 at the Glendale Nursing Home in Glenville. John was born on March 16, 1923 in Syracuse and was the son of the late George and Lou Elizabeth (Blake) Forbes. He served his country proudly in the Coast Guard during WWII. He was a service supervisor for Honeywell...
Minnie Burns
Jul 23, 2014
Albany – Reverend Dr. Minnie L. Uddybach-Burns, 95, passed away Wednesday July 23, 2014 after a brief illness. Born on August 27, 1918 in Adel, Georgia, to the late Mae Etta Kellogg-Williams and Hazes Uddybach, she spent her childhood in Plant City, Florida. Minnie was predeceased by her husband, Rev. Dr. George L. Burns and three grandchildren.Left to cherish her...
Julie Harmon
Jul 23, 2014
Julie Harmon of Rensselaer, NY passed away peacefully on July 23 with her family by her side. Julie was born in Maplewood, NY to the late Elias and Anna Pridon in 1926. She was united in marriage to the love of her life Thomas M. Harmon at St. Patrick's Cathedral in Watervliet, NY on September 9, 1950.Tom and Julie spent...
Joseph John Weiglhofer
Jul 23, 2014
WEST SAND LAKE- Joseph J. Weiglhofer Sr., 68, passed away on Wednesday, July 23, 2014 at The Hospice Inn at St. Peters Hospital, Albany.Born May 18, 1946 to the late Joseph and Helen (Svetits) Weiglhofer in Manhattan, NY. Joseph was a Vietnam Veteran in the United States Navy from 1963-1967.Joseph will be missed by his son, Joseph; his brothers, John...
Douglas Rogers, Jr.
Jul 23, 2014
Guilderland – Douglas G. Rogers Jr., 83, passed away on Wednesday July 23, 2014.Douglas was the devoted father of Douglas Rogers III of Colonie, Margaret Rogers of Cranston, R.I. and Linda (Ronald) Noles of Middle Grove, N.Y. He is also survived by his fiancée, Geraldine Wagner.Calling hours for Douglas will be on Saturday, July 26th from 10 a.m. – 12...
Anastasia Nikiforov
Jul 23, 2014
COLONIE – Anastasia Nikiforov, 61, reposed peacefully with resignation of God's will on Wednesday, July 23, 2014 at Albany Memorial Hospital. Born in Fischbeck, Germany, she was the daughter of the late Pavel and Olga Nikiforov.She is survived by her siblings, Viktor Pawloff (Heike), Antonina Shevtchuk (Anatoli), Ludmila Sinkevich, Alex Nikiforov (Barbara), Alexandra Sinkevich and many nieces and nephews.A Panakhida...
Sandra J. Goble
Jul 21, 2014
COLONIE – Sandra Jean Goble, 73, passed away on Monday, July 21, 2014 at Ellis Hospital. Born in Gallupville, NY, she was the daughter of the late Ernest and Marion Westfall. Sandra was a member of Eastern Parkway United Methodist Church. She was the former treasurer for the church and Interfaith Community of Schenectady, and enjoyed time with her Circle...
Kevin L Koch
Jul 20, 2014
Kevin Koch, 54, passed away peacefully on July 20, 2014 at his home with his family by his side. Kevin, born in Albany, is the son of Walter and Lynn Koch.He was an engineer with Honeywell Friction Materials for over 27 years. He loved to fix anything mechanical and helping others. He enjoyed motorcycling and everything to do with the...
Edward Doyle
Jul 18, 2014
Hyde Park - Edward V. Doyle, of Hyde Park, NY passed away in Albany, NY on July 18th at Albany Medical Center. Born July 11th 1930 to the late Patrick and Clara Doyle in Poughkeepsie, NY. Edward was the husband of Margaret (Bahret) Doyle. Survived by his son Eric (Donna), Christian (Su), and four grandchildren and a host of friends...
Henry M. Mcclenos, Jr.
Jul 17, 2014
"I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith hence forth, there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness which the Lord the righteous Judge shall give me at that day and not to me only, but unto all of them also that love His appearing." (II Timothy 4:7-8)Henry Mungin McClenos,...
Austin R. Flowers
Jul 17, 2014
Austin R. Flowers, 43, returned home to his Father in Heaven on July 17, 2014, at his residence with his family and loving wife by his side.Austin was born June 21, 1971, in Poughkeepsie, New York, to Sherrie Flowers and the late Austin Wood. Austin attended SUNY Albany, graduating class of 2005. After graduation he began working for Mildred Elley...
Patricia A. Burke
Jul 17, 2014
Patricia A. Burke, 60, passed away on Thursday, July 17, 2014. Funeral services will be Wednesday, July 23, 2014 at 12:00pm at New Comer Cannon Funeral Home. A calling hour will proceed from 11 to 12.
Marion Bauer
Jul 16, 2014
Marion Kwiatkowski Bauer, 83, passed into eternal life at St. Peter's Hospice Inn on July 16 in the embrace of her loving family. Born in Schenectady on October 1, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Marian Kwiatkowski and Helen Kwiatkowski. Marion was the salutatorian of the Vincentian Institute Class of 1948. She and her husband founded the Robert...
Louis Mele
Jul 15, 2014
Albany – Louis S. Mele, 79, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday July 15, 2014 at St. Peter's Hospital following a long illness. Born in Gloversville, he is the son of the late Vincent and Maria Mele.Louis proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War. He was employed as a Radiologist...
