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Norma C. Poleto
Apr 17, 2013
COLONIE – Norma C. Poleto, 80, our beloved Mother went home to be with the Lord peacefully on Wednesday April 17, 2013. "For you, O Lord have delivered my soul from death, my eyes from tears, my feet from stumbling, that I may walk before the Lord in the Land of the living. Psalm 116: 8 & 9." Norma battled...
Irene T.
Apr 17, 2013
SCOTIA – Irene T. Wilkie, 70, formerly of Schenectady, passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2013. Born in Schenectady, she was the daughter of the late Ray and Gertrude Wilkie. Irene lived in Schenectady for all of her life. She worked at St. Clare's Hospital for over thirty-five years before she retired. Irene was an avid stamp collector. She is...
Vera M. Desbiens
Apr 16, 2013
Vera M. Desbiens, 67, passed away on Tuesday, Apr 16, 2013 at Albany Medical Center with her family by her side. She was born in Elmshorn, Germany to the late Otto and Charlotte Kuhl. Vera enjoyed reading, puzzles, fishing, vacationing by the ocean. She loved working on her home on Hans Creek and she will truly be missed by all...
Swamidoss Ambavaram
Apr 16, 2013
ALBANY-Swamidoss Ambavaram, 72, of Albany passed away on Tuesday, April 16, 2013 at his residence. He was born in Pulivindla, A.P., India, the son of the late Philip and Kamala Ambavaram. Swamidoss completed his nursing training in India and immigrated to the U.S. in 1972. He worked as a R.N. at Albany Medical Center and Stratton V.A. Medical Center in...
Matilda E. Devoe
Apr 16, 2013
COLONIE -Matilda E DeVoe, 64, passed away on Tuesday, April 16, 2013 at home surrounded by her family and friends. Born in Germany and raised in Albany, she was the daughter of the late Miriam and Harry Kagan. Tilli retired from the NYS Retirement System after 34 years of service. Tilli enjoyed traveling and wintering in Florida. Her pride and...
Frank J. Ghezzi
Apr 15, 2013
ALBANY-Frank J. Ghezzi, 94, of Albany, NY passed away on Monday, April 15, 2013 at Community Hospice, Albany. He was born on November 30, 1918 in Albany, NY to the late James Ghezzi and Rosmunda Scagnelli. He was the graduate of Philip Schuyler High School in Albany. He served with the U.S. Army in the Pacific Theater during World War...
Anthony J. Ranalli
Apr 14, 2013
COLONIE – Anthony J. Ranalli, 94, of Colonie, passed away peacefully on Sunday April 14, 2013 at the Daughters of Sarah Nursing Home. He was born in Colonie and was the son of the late James and Donato Ranalli. Tony was a 1936 graduate of Roesselville High School. Along with his twin brother Daniel, he served in the US Army...
Diana J. Pahl
Apr 14, 2013
GUILDERLAND – Diana J. Renus Pahl after battling a long illness has ended her courageous battle on Sunday, April 14, 2013 and her new journey has begun with angels wings. Diana was the daughter of the late Charles and Mary Renus, formerly of Amsterdam. Diana was a past member of the Fort Hunter Volunteer Fire Company where she served as...
Harold E. Thomson
Apr 14, 2013
ALBANY-Harold E. Thomson, 81 of Albany passed away on Sunday, April 14, 2013 at Albany County Nursing Home. Mr. Thomson was born in Schenectady, NY the son of the late Harold and Ethel (Ineson) Thomson. Mr. Thomson is survived by his children Jeffrey (Wendy) Thomson, William (Carol) Thomson and Kathryn (David) Brunetti, several grandchildren, his sister Diane (Paul) Glantz and...
Marilynn Bryan
Apr 14, 2013
Marilynn L. Bryan, 86, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Apr 14, 2013 at her home. She was born in Glenmont, NY, Marilynn resided in Colonie for 52 years until moving to Ravena in 2005. Marilynn was employed for over 40 years in the administrative office of the former Wellington Hotel in Albany until its closing in 1986. She was a...
Arthur G. Hussey
Apr 14, 2013
Arthur G. Hussey, 67, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, April 14, 2013. He was born in Troy, to the late Foster and Marjorie (Ormsbee) Hussey. Arthur proudly served in the United States Air Force from 1967 to 1969. Arthur loved to be around his family and his pets and he will be missed by all who knew...
Jolan Burgess
Apr 13, 2013
OBITUARYCOLONIE – Jolan Burgess, 96, passed away on Saturday, April 13, 2013. Born in Vahovce, Slovakia, she left Europe at the age of twelve and migrated to Argentina where she was raised by her grandparents and Aunt Julia. After her aunt Julia married, Jolan traveled extensively with her. Jolan became an U.S. citizen in 1941. She met her husband Paul...
Amal T. Bekhit
Apr 12, 2013
SCHENECTADY – Amal Bekhit entered into eternal rest on Friday, April 12, 2013 at Ellis Hospital.She is survived by her husband Lowiz Khalil; her son Dr.Hani Shahata and his wife Dr. Narmin Girgis; her daughter Hanae Morgan and her husband Dr. Ayman Morgan.Funeral Monday April 15, 2013 at St. Mary & St. George Coptic Orthodox Church, 820 Madison Ave., Albany...
Marion A. Kearsing
Apr 12, 2013
ALBANY – Marion A. Kearsing, 77, of Albany, passed away peacefully on Friday April 12, 2013 at her residence. She was born in Albany and was the daughter of the late Sylvester and Frances Malsan. Marion was a 1955 graduate of Albany High School. She had worked as a clerk for New York Telephone and later with NYS Tax &...
Mary Christopher
Apr 12, 2013
BALLSTON SPA-Mary T. Christopher, 90 of Ballston Spa, NY passed away on Friday, April 12, 2013 at Maplewood Manor, Ballston Spa, NY. Mary was born in Schenectady, NY the daughter of the late John and Loretta Giangreco Corbo. During World War II, at 18 years old, Mary worked at General Electric. She also worked at Apex Printing and retired from...
Tenita C. Nicholson
Apr 11, 2013
ALBANY – Tenita C. Nicholson, 42, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, April 11, 2013 at St. Peter's Hospital after a long illness. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of Robert and Jean Nicholson.Tenita will be missed by her children Jahlonna and Essence; siblings Connie and Mark of Albany, and many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. A...
Irene F. Jackson
Apr 10, 2013
SLINGERLANDS – Irene Fretz Jackson passed away on Wednesday, April 10th. Born in central New York, Nelson and raised in Morrisville, Irene and her husband Bob settled in Albany in 1950, and to their home in Loudonville in 1954.Irene was a resident of Loudonville for over 50 years and was remembered for her captivating smile and personality. She cared for...
Dr. Josephe. Bowman, Jr.
Apr 10, 2013
Dr. Joseph Bowman, 62, entered into eternal life at Ellis Hospital April 10, 2013. Dr. Bowman was born in Brooklyn, New York to the late Joseph and Violetta Bowman. He attended the University at Albany where he earned his bachelor's degree in Africana Studies and Sociology in 1972 and his masters in Library Science and Secondary Education in 1975. Dr....
Mae E. Smith
Apr 10, 2013
ALBANY – Mae E. "Aunt Stove" Smith, 82, passed away on Wednesday, April 10, 2013. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late Rev. Greene Motley and Mary F. Goods. Mae was a Licensed Practical Nurse for many years before retiring. She was a long time member of Riverview Missionary Baptist Church in Coeymans. Mae was an avid...
Mary L. Wilber
Apr 10, 2013
SCHENECTADY – Mary L. Wilber, 84, passed away on Wednesday, April 10, 2013 at Ellis Hospital after a brief illness. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Mary Faulkner. Mary, or "Mick" as she was known, was a resident of Schenectady for 45 years. She enjoyed socializing and spending time with her family. Mary also...
