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Sarah H. Forman
Nov 3, 2023
Sarah Forman, 41, passed away on November 3, 2023 in Albany, NY.She was born in Albany on January 8, 1982 to Arthur and Susan Forman.Sarah attended the Albany City and Coxsackie public schools. She worked at various janitorial services in the Albany area.Sarah excelled in the culinary arts; her chicken marsala was "to die for". She embarked on a creative...
Frank T. Koniszewski Jr.
Nov 3, 2023
Francis Theodore Koniszewski, Jr, "Frank" passed away Friday, November 3, 2023 at Samaritan Hospital, Troy, New York after a brief illness. Born July 2, 1944 in Albany, New York, he was the son of the late Francis T Sr. and Jeanette L (Gorzynski) Koniszewski.He was a graduate of Colonie Central High School and Hudson Valley Community College. He joined the...
Patrick Smith
Nov 1, 2023
Patrick C. Smith, 83, of Nokomis, Florida and formally of Colonie, NY passed away following a brief illness on November 1, 2023.He was born August 16, 1940 in Bronx, NY to Marguerite and Cornelius Smith.Patrick played high school football and after graduation he went on to join the Navy. He served time on the U.S.S. Corry (DDR-817) before receiving an...
Dolores M. Spencer
Nov 1, 2023
COLONIE- Dolores Marie Spencer, born August 4, 1945 in Catskill, NY passed at St. Peter's Hospital on Wednesday, November 1, 2023 with family and friends by her side after a long battle with multiple cancers. Dolores was predeceased by parents, Frances Edna and Irving Benjamin; brother, Francis "Skip" Benjamin and husband, Robert Spencer. She is survived by her daughter, Diane...
Peter H. Schiff
Nov 1, 2023
Peter H. Schiff, 94, of Loudonville, NY, passed away peacefully on November 1, 2023. Born in Berlin, Germany, on July 8, 1929, Peter came to the U.S. with his family in 1936 as a stateless refugee and went on to lead an extraordinary life. After graduating from New Rochelle High School in 1947, he earned a B.A. in Government at...
Mariano (Marius) Longo
Nov 1, 2023
Marius Longo, 92, husband of the late Domenica Cannavo Longo, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 1, 2023, with his children by his bedside. Born November 17, 1930, in Barcellona, Sicily, Italy, he was the son the late Joseph and Rose Torre Longo.As a boy, he and his Mother joined his Father in the United States. In 1950, Marius graduated...
Otto C. Enderle Jr.
Nov 1, 2023
Otto C. Enderle Jr., 83, born August 8, 1940, passed away on November 1, 2023. Otto was born to the late Otto C. Sr. and Grace Enderle. He retired after 27 yrs. as a union carpenter with local union No. 370, which is part of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America. He was a veteran of the...
Lawrence G. Olsen
Nov 1, 2023
NISKAYUNA- Lawrence "Larry" George Olsen, 82, passed away peacefully after a long illness on November 1, 2023. He is survived by his wife, Mary Saraceno Olsen, three children, Neil (Vickie) Olsen, Kristen (Jeff) Palmer, and Erica (Joel) Palmer, six grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. He was predeceased by the mother of his children, Linda Bacon Olsen, in 1983.Born in Savannah, GA...
Dominick Coppa
Nov 1, 2023
Albany - Dominick Coppa, 64, a beloved friend to many, passed away on November 1 after a 3 year battle with cancer. He died peacefully and courageously with his wife, Andrea in his arms and family and friends at his side. In addition to his wife, Andrea DeSantis, Dominick is survived by his mother, Elizabeth Coppa, sister Michelina Coppa, cherished...
Robert J. Koonce
Nov 1, 2023
Robert Jay Koonce, 45, departed this life suddenly on November 1 at home in Ann Arbor, Michigan. He was born December 26, 1963 in Albany, NY, and was the beloved husband of Angela (Thorpe) Koonce. Robert was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Koonce of Albany.He was educated in the Albany public school system; graduating from Albany High School;...
Dr. Christopher J. White
Oct 31, 2023
Dr. Christopher J. White, 33, passed away on the morning of October 31, 2023. Born on July 24, 1990, in Niskayuna, he was the beloved brother of Michael and cherished son of Jay and Catherine (Squillini) who reside in Colonie, New York.Chris is survived by his parents, younger brother Michael (Mireya), Uncle Bob (Julie), Uncle Mike (Claire), Uncle Joe (Pat),...
Michael Beaver
Oct 31, 2023
Michael Beaver, 80, of Guilderland, NY passed away on October 31, 2023 at St. Peter's Hospice. He was born in Albany to the late Harold and Antionette (D'Ambrosio) Beaver. Michael was a graduate of Cardinal McCloskey High School and was a member of the Sodality Fellowship for four years. He graduated with a B.A. degree from Siena College class of...
G. Yvette Browarski
Oct 31, 2023
G. Yvette Browarski passed away quietly on October 31, 2023, after battling cancer. She was surrounded by her loving family and friends. She was a Marine, wife, mother, sister, and friend. Yvette was married to Career Marine of 21 years, the late Paul E. Browarski for 47 years. She worked as a Purchasing Agent for the United States Marines. Yvette...
Helen W. Cole
Oct 31, 2023
ALBANY—Helen W. Cole, 88, entered into eternal rest on Monday, October 31st following a brief illness. Helen was born in Albany, a daughter of the late Aloysius and Sarah Weis. Helen lived as a homemaker caring for her husband and children. She was avid baseball fan. She was an avid shopper, especially QVC, where she knew all the on-air sellers...
Joseph M. Davis
Oct 30, 2023
Joseph M. Davis, age 71, died peacefully October 30, 2023 at his home with his family at his side. Joe was born to the late Eleanor Butts and Sanford Davis. He was a truck driver all of his life. He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Susan (Peck); his sons: Zachary (Kim) Davis and Jacob Davis (Caitlin Daley);...
Amy Lynn Kidder
Oct 29, 2023
Amy Lynn Kidder, 52, of 211 Seward Place, Schenectady, NY, beloved daughter of Dr. Steven and Virelle Kidder, and beloved sister of Lauren Elizabeth McGarry, David Steven Kidder, and Robert Edward Tonkin Kidder, died peacefully October 29 in her sleep and was lovingly carried to her eternal home. Born July 29, 1971 in Baltimore, Maryland, Amy is also survived by...
Pauline Ida Rockenstire
Oct 29, 2023
AMSTERDAM – Pauline Ida Rockenstire, 81, of Amsterdam, passed away on Sunday, October 29, 2023 at St. Mary's Hospital in Amsterdam.She was born in Albany on December 17, 1941 a daughter of the late John J. and Mary L. (McCormick) Rockenstire. She attended Albany schools and graduated from Albany High School.Following high school, Pauline worked for over forty years with...
Michael J. Blackburn
Oct 29, 2023
CLIFTON PARK - Michael J. Blackburn, 41, passed away on Sunday, October 29, 2023. Michael was born on March 21, 1982 in Niskayuna to Lori A. (Kawecki) Blackburn and the late James Blackburn. Michael was a graduate of Shenendehowa High School - Class of 2000. He worked at UPS in Latham as a tractor trailer driver for the past 6...
Leona Mae Beach
Oct 29, 2023
Leona Beach, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, departed from this world on October 29, 2023, at the age of 87.Born on June 6, 1936, in Albany, NY, to Leo Joseph Shank and Ruth Viola Shank, Leona was a remarkable woman known for her unwavering kindness, grace, and generosity. Her life was a testament to the values of love, family,...
Ronald J. Coleman
Oct 29, 2023
VOORHEESVILLE – Ronald J. Coleman, 82, passed away suddenly at home on Sunday, October 29, 2023.He was born in Albany, a son of the late James and Margaret (Smith) Coleman.Ronald worked for the New York Thruway Authority for many years before retiring in 1995.He was a gifted mathematician that could solve any formula with ease. He enjoyed watching the Siena...
