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John J. Hair, Jr.
Jun 27, 2013
SCHENECTADY – John J. Hair, Jr., 81, passed away on Thursday, June 27, 2013. Born in Elmira, NY he was the son of the late John J. and Catherine Hair. He lived in Schenectady for most of his life. John is the beloved husband of sixty years to Margaret C. Hair. He is the devoted father of James (Sheila) Hair,...
Robert C. Weller
Jun 26, 2013
Robert C. Weller, 83, passed away June 26, 2013 following a brief illness. Robert proudly served our country during The Korean War in The United States Air Force. He is survived by his children Joseph P. Weller, and Meredith Mercier. Robert is also survived by his siblings Joseph D. (Patricia) Weller, and Marilyn (David) Cook. Funeral Services will be held...
Mark J. Ruth
Jun 26, 2013
COLONIE – Mark J. Ruth, 51, passed away on Wednesday, June 26, 2013 at St. Peter's Hospice Inn after a three year battle with Sarcoma. Born in Albany, he was the son of Nora and the late Joseph Ruth.Mark graduated from Colonie Central High School and Riverside School of Aeronautics in Utica. He was employed for 20 years with Million...
Letitia Rollins
Jun 26, 2013
Rotterdam – Letitia M. Rollins, 90, passed away on Wednesday June 26th. Letitia emigrated from Belfast, Ireland in 1948 at the age of 25, to marry the late John H. Pattee and raise a family. Letitia was a loving, kind, and devoted mother and "Nana",who will always be remembered for her Christian values, and her love of the Lord. She...
Terrill S. Miller
Jun 25, 2013
COLONIE – Terrill S. "Terry" Miller, 72, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, June 25, 2013 at his home. Born in Danbury, CT he was the son of the late Ernest and Gladys Miller. Terry lived in Colonie for most of his life. He was a veteran of the US Navy and worked for the US Postal Service for over twenty...
Constance "Connie"M. Keating
Jun 25, 2013
ALBANY – Constance "Connie" M. Keating, 81, passed away on Tuesday, June 25, 2013 at the Teresian House in Albany. Connie was born on October 14, 1931 in Mt. Vernon, NY and was the daughter of the late Theodore and Eileen (Doran) Joyner. She was also predeceased by her sister, Nancy Roberts. She graduated from Vincentian Institute in Albany and...
Michael D'Ascoli
Jun 25, 2013
DELMAR – Michael D'Ascoli, 54, of Delmar, passed away on Tuesday June 25, 2013 at St. Peters Hospital after a brief illness.He was born in Albany and was the son of the late Mario and Hazel Groesbeck D'Ascoli. Mike was a talented chef and later followed his father's career path as a meat cutter. He was employed at Hannaford in...
Francis Grattan
Jun 25, 2013
ALBANY – Francis Grattan, 87, leaves us to join his beloved wife, Patricia Grattan, in heaven. Born in Albany, he was one of the late Cornelius and Jeanette Grattan's eleven children.Francis was an Army veteran who served in both Korea and WWII. He was a hardworking man that retired with the Fort Orange Paper Company after 30+ years of service....
Lawrence D. Vaughan
Jun 24, 2013
Lawrence D. Vaughan, 77, passed away on Monday, Jun 24, 2013. He was born on Aug 05, 1935 in Albany, NY to the late Elizabeth Taylor and Donald Kittle. Lawrence proudly served in the United States Army. He loved photography and his family. In addition to his parents Lawrence is predeceased by his brother, Nicholas Hamilton and his sister, Dorice...
Donald J. Primeau, Jr.
Jun 24, 2013
COLONIE – Donald J. Primeau, Jr., 73, passed away on Monday, June 24, 2013 after a courageous and brief battle. Don was the son of the late Donald and Margaret (Tatton) Primeau, Sr.Don, who was lovingly known as "Padre" to his daughters, was a lifelong resident of Colonie. He served his country in the United States Navy. Don was a...
Margaret Papa
Jun 24, 2013
SCHENECTADY – Margaret Papa, 90, passed away on Monday, June 24, 2013 at Kingsway Arms Nursing Center in Schenectady. Margaret was born on July 21, 1922 in Albany and was the daughter of the late Donato and Angeline M. (Pizzolo) Lofrumento. She was a clerk for the NYS DMV in Albany for many years before retiring. She enjoyed cooking for...
Ronald E. Thompson, Sr.
Jun 23, 2013
VOORHEESVILLE-Ronald E. Thompson, Sr. 78 passed away on Sunday, June 23, 2013 at his residence following an illness. He was born in Albany, NY the son of the late Merle and Mary Black Thompson. Ronald was a veteran of the United States Air force. Ronald was the owner of the Red and White Cab Company in Rensselaer, NY. Ronald is...
Wayne Zeller
Jun 23, 2013
Troy – Wayne Zeller, 75, passed away Sunday June 23rd at Samaritan Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his loving wife Janet of 55 years. Wayne is also survived by his children Laura (Marc) Mattiske, Deborah Zeller, Tom "Fuzzy" (Cindy) Zeller, and Ken "Keggy" "Kenya" Zeller. He is also survived by his grandchildren who he adored;...
Israel J."Izzy" Garrow Jr.
Jun 23, 2013
LOUDONVILLE – Israel J. "Izzy" Garrow Jr., fondly known as Bebop, 81, passed away peacefully with his loving family surrounding him, on Sunday, June 23, 2013 at Albany Medical Center. Izzy was born in Chazy, NY and was the son of the late Israel J. and Mabel (Rogers) Garrow Sr. Izzy is survived by his loving wife of 63 years,...
M. Theresa Loiselle
Jun 22, 2013
WEST SAND LAKE- M. Theresa Loiselle, 81, of West Sand Lake passed away on Saturday, June 22, 2013 at her residence following an illness. She was born in Troy, NY the daughter of the late Joseph and Leona Gillette Farrell, Sr. and was one of ten children. Theresa graduated from Catholic Central High School. She managed to teach herself bookkeeping...
Walter E. Knopka
Jun 22, 2013
COLONIE – Walter E. "Wally" Knopka, 89, passed away at his home on Saturday, June 22, 2013. Born in Utica, NY he was the son of the late Frank and Bertha Knopka. Wally resided in Colonie for most of his life. He served his country during World War II in the US Navy. Wally ran his own construction business before...
Mary Ann Murray
Jun 21, 2013
COLONIE – Mary Ann Riley Murray, 71 of Colonie, passed away peacefully on Friday June 21, 2013 at the Inn of Community Hospice at St. Peters Hospital.She was born in Albany and is the daughter of Charles Riley and the late Dorothy Bromley Riley. Mary Ann attended Vincentian Institute and graduated from Colonie High School in 1960. She had worked...
Margaret M. Frey
Jun 21, 2013
COLONIE – Margaret M. "Marge" Frey passed away on Friday, June 21, 2013 with her loving family by her side. She was born in Albany and lived in Colonie for most of her life. Marge was a lifetime member of the Midway Fire Dept. Auxiliary and a communicant of St. Clare's Church. She enjoyed her monthly trips to Turning Stone,...
Albert Z. Gdula
Jun 20, 2013
Albert Z. Gdula, a lifelong Albany resident, passed from this earth on June 20, 2013 after a brief illness at the Stratton VA Medical Center Hospice unit. He was surrounded by his loved ones through the time of his death.Albert was the son of the late Veronica (nee Tribula) and Michael Gdula. He attended Albany schools and shortly after graduation...
Richard O. Lake
Jun 20, 2013
SLINGERLANDS-Richard O. Lake, 72, passed away on Thursday, June 20, 2013 at his residence following an illness. Richard was born in Albany, NY the son of the late Otto and Catherine Gaul Lake. He was nominated for the Allstate Soccer team in 1957 for Watervliet High School. Richard enjoyed fishing, baseball and soccer. He was a goalie for the German...
