Barbara L. French
Mar 20, 2014
Barbara L. French, 76, passed away on Thursday, March 20, 2014, at Evergreen Commons in East Greenbush,NY with her family by her side. Born in Albany, NY, she was the daughter of the late Augustine F. Lambe and Alberta Snook. Barbara married her beloved husband of almost 52 years, George A. French on August 20, 1955. She was an active...
Elinor Lapoint
Mar 20, 2014
Clifton Park – Elinor Pedersen LaPoint, died on March 19, 2014 at St. Peter's Hospital in Albany. Elinor was born July 19, 1937 in Brooklyn, New York and was the daughter of the late Emma and Ludwig Pedersen. In 1945 the family moved from Brooklyn to a dairy farm in Cambridge. Elinor graduated from Cambridge Central School, where she met...
John C. Cullam, Jr.
Mar 19, 2014
GUILDERLAND-John C. Cullam Jr., 67, passed away on Wednesday, March 19, 2014 at St. Peter's Hospital following a courageous battle with lung cancer.He was born in Queens, N.Y. on May 4, 1946, the son of the late John C. Cullam Sr., and Dorothy Ruth Cullam.John became a self-employed locksmith after retiring from a career in auto mechanics. He enjoyed fishing,...
Walter Muniak
Mar 19, 2014
ALBANY-Walter P. Muniak, 86 passed away peacefully on March 19, 2014 after a long illness. Born in Przeclaw, Poland, and at the age of five immigrated to the United States passing through Ellis Island to begin a new life in New York City with his parents. Son of the late Theodore and Angela (Typer) Muniak, and maternal mother Helena Miler....
Nelson O. Williams Jr.
Mar 18, 2014
VOORHEESVILLE – Nelson Otis Williams, Jr., 56, passed away gently on Tuesday, March 18, 2014 at St. Peter's Hospital. Nelson was born on June 15, 1957 in Albany, NY. He spent his life doing the things he loved: music, motorcycles and appreciating nature. He was predeceased by his father, Nelson O. Williams (August 20, 2013). Nelson leaves his family and...
Timothy W. Newman
Mar 17, 2014
Timothy W. Newman, 64, passed away on Monday, March 17, 2014. Funeral services will be on Saturday, March 29, 2014 at 10:00 am at New Comer Cannon Funeral Home, 343 New Karner Rd., Colonie. A calling hour will precede the service at the funeral home.
James F. Harper
Mar 17, 2014
COLONIE-JAMES F. HARPER passed away peacefully on Monday, March 17, 2014 with family by his side. He was born in Albany, NY the son of the late James and Anne Harper.James was a member of the Polish American Citizen's Club.James is survived by his children Michael (Sue) Harper, Dawn (Gary) Hoffman, and Stacey (Patrick) Myrie; brother Robert (Mary Pat) Harper;...
Tamara "Tammi"Lynn Socha
Mar 17, 2014
GLENMONT - Tamara "Tammi" Lynn Socha, 39, passed away on Monday, March 17, 2014 at Faxton St. Luke's Healthcare in Utica. Tammi was born on November 18, 1974 in Glens Falls and was the daughter of the late Michael H. and Yolanda M. (Matheson) Frasl. She graduated from Ravena Coeymans Selkirk and received her bachelors in Psychology/Business from the University...
Sanford Cohen
Mar 17, 2014
ALBANY-Sanford R. "Satch" Cohen passed away on March 17, 2014 in the loving arms of his wife. He was born and raised in Albany, NY. His parents were the late Abraham and Florence Cohen. Satch was a member of the Latham Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses and loved talking about the scriptures to everyone he met. He was a career employee...
Veronica Richardson
Mar 17, 2014
Albany – Veronica Svingala Richardson passed away on Monday March 17, 2014 at St. Peter's Hospice Inn after a short illness. Born on August 4, 1927, Veronica was predeceased by her husband, Frederick R. Richardson; her parents, George and Maria Svingala; and brothers, Joseph, John and Steven Svingala; and sisters Helen Milton, Mary Brightly, Margaret Brightly, and Ethel Dryer.Roni is...
Harold Snyder
Mar 16, 2014
Colonie – Harold K. Snyder, 89, of Colonie passed away peacefully on Sunday March 16, 2014 at the Vermont Veterans Home. Born in Johnstown, he is the son of the late Fred F. Snyder and Ethel May Collins.Harold honorably served his country during WWII, being assigned to the 502nd Parachute Infantry. After returning home, he worked as an auto mechanic...
Shelbie D. Petty
Mar 15, 2014
ALBANY – Shelbie (Skip) D. Petty, 65, passed away peacefully on Saturday March 15th at the Stratton VA Medical Center. Skip was born November 7, 1948 to the late Alma Petty and Shelbie David Petty.Skip leaves to mourn a host of family and friends.Relatives and friends are invited to attend Memorial Services on Friday at 12 noon at New Comer...
Roy Larson
Mar 15, 2014
Roy W. Larson died on Saturday, March 15 at the age of 91 after a long life well-lived. Born in Buffalo, NY he was the son of Helen and Oscar Larson. Growing up during the Great Depression, Roy spent his youth working many jobs to help the family survive through very difficult times. In summers he was sent to a...
Vlasta Alger
Mar 15, 2014
GUILDERLAND-Vlasta Alger, 96 passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 15, 2014. She had been a resident of Daughters of Sarah Senior Community for 5 years, where she received wonderful care.Vlasta was born in Owatonna, Minnesota. She was the daughter of Frank and Elizabeth Vesely, originally from Czechoslovakia. There were five children. She is survived by one brother, Al. Vlasta was...
Alice R. Salisbury
Mar 15, 2014
ALBANY -Alice R. Salisbury, 89, of West Albany passed away peacefully comforted by her loving family on March 15, 2014 after a brief illness at Albany Memorial Hospital. She was born in Albany and spent her life there caring for her loving family while also working for NY Telephone Co. and SUNY Albany. She enjoyed her later years attending and...
Raymond Laning Jr.
Mar 15, 2014
Colonie – Raymond Laning Jr., 73, passed away Saturday March 15, 2014 at Our Lady of Mercy Life Center. Born in Albany, he is the son of the late Raymond Laning Sr. and Kathryn (Bergbold) Laning .Raymond was a 1958 Graduate of Colonie High School, and later attained his Bachelor's degree in History from Union College. He resided in Rochester...
Maria Sienkiewicz
Mar 15, 2014
ALBANY-Maria Sienkiewicz, 64 passed away on Saturday, March 15, 2014 at St. Peter's Hospice Inn. She was born on December 16, 1949, the daughter of the Stefan and Ulita Sienkiewicz. Maria graduated from Philip Schuyler High School and was employed by the Attorney General's Office in Albany for many years.Maria is survived by several nieces, nephews and cousins.In addition to...
John Norton Iii
Mar 14, 2014
Colonie – John Charles Norton III, 57, died on Friday, March 14, 2014 at his residence after complications from a chronic illness. He was born on August 6, 1956 in Albany, to the late Margaret (Joyce) Norton and John Charles Norton, Jr.John grew up in Westmere where he attended Christ the King School and Guilderland Middle and High Schools. After...
Donna M. Ertel
Mar 14, 2014
OBITUARY – Donna M. Violette Ertel, 60, of Albany, passed away peacefully on Friday March 14, 2014 at St. Peter's Hospital. She was born in Albany and was the daughter of the late Francis and Rita Bisaillon Violette.Donna worked in human services for Daughters of Sarah Nursing Home, ROI, Medicab and Rensselaer County ARC. She enjoyed a game of chance...
Corinna M. Burgess
Mar 14, 2014
SCHENECTADY – Corinna Mary Burgess, 62, passed away on Friday, March 14, 2014 at Albany Medical Center after an illness. Born in Plattsburgh and raised in Schenectady, she was the daughter of George Parish, Sr., and Alice Parish.Corinna was a communicant of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, Schenectady. She loved spending time with family. Corinna was predeceased by her...
