Carolyn Whitehead
Nov 19, 2013
SCHENECTADY-Carolyn A. Whitehead, 82 passed away on Tuesday, November 19, 2013 at her residence. She was born in Austell, Georgia, the daughter of John and Pearl Few. Carolyn retired as being a district Nutritionist for the Board of Education, supervising various schools. She was a loving mother to her children and everyone else's. Carolyn became a foster mother in her...
Johanna T. Fisk
Nov 19, 2013
TROY – Johanna T. Fisk, 91, passed away on Tuesday, November 19, 2013. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late George J. and Martha Rockenstyre. Johanna was the owner of Bob & Jo's Grocery Store on Quail Street in Albany for many years. She was a member of the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary Scully Post. Johanna is...
John F. Clancy Iii
Nov 19, 2013
COLONIE - John F. Clancy III, 89, entered peacefully into eternal rest on November 19, 2013 with his loving family by his side. Born in Albany, he was the son of the late Alline (Pelote) Clancy and John F. Clancy Jr.. John was the devoted husband of the late Margaret L. Clancy for nearly 65 years. John served proudly in...
William J."Rip" Rowan Jr.
Nov 19, 2013
COLONIE - William J. "Rip" Rowan Jr., 78, passed away on Tuesday, November 19, 2013 at Albany Memorial Hospital. Rip was born in Schenectady, NY on October 7, 1935 and was the son of the late William Rowan, Sr. and Clarissa Rowan. He was a graduate of Ithaca College with Bachelor of Science in Communications. He served in the US...
Robert C. Wall
Nov 19, 2013
GUILDERLAND – Robert C. Wall, 73, passed away on Tuesday, November 19, 2013 at home surrounded by loved ones. Born in New York City, he was one of the ten children of the late Joseph J. and Eileen (McManus) Wall.Bob was a proud veteran of the Marine Corps. He worked as a photographer for Consolidated Edison in New York City,...
Claire Hallenbeck
Nov 19, 2013
Albany – Claire A. Hallenbeck, 81, passed away Tuesday November 19, 2013 at The Community Hospice Inn surrounded by her loving family. Born in Burlington, VT she is the daughter of the late Joseph and Marie Danis.Claire loved to spend August at Saratoga Race Course, and was also a diehard Boston Red Sox fan. She loved spending time with her...
Marion Vanpatten
Nov 19, 2013
Albany – Marion A. Vanpatten, passed away at her residence on Tuesday November 19, 2013. Born in Albany she is the wife of the late Herbert W. Vanpatten.Marion is survived by her children Linda, Thomas, and David. She is also survived by many grandchildren, nieces, and, nephews. Marion was predeceased by her children Judy and James.Calling hours for Marion will...
Arthur George Aleschus
Nov 19, 2013
COLONIE – Arthur G. Aleschus, 80, passed away on Tuesday, November 19, 2013 at Samaritan Hospital in Troy. Arthur was born on March 30, 1933 in Albany and was the son of the late George G. and Edith (Cook) Aleschus. He served in the US Navy from 1952 to 1956. He worked as a supervisor and shipper for W.H. Smith...
Marion Young
Nov 19, 2013
Albany- Marion A. Young, 87, passed away peacefully Tuesday November 19, 2013 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Albany, she is the daughter of the late Mathew and Agnes Bayer Sommers.Marion retired from New York State Higher Education in 1991, and previously worked as a waitress in many Albany restaurants. She also loved to garden and spend time outdoors,...
Michael Asdigian
Nov 18, 2013
SCHENECTADY – Michael Asdigian, 87, passed away on Monday, November 18, 2013 at Daughters of Sarah Nursing Home. Born in Manhattan, he was the son of the late Alexander and Kayaneh (Bederian) Asdigian.Michael graduated from Manhattan High School of Aviation Trades in 1943. He served his country during WWII in the Navy. Upon his honorable discharge, Michael attended and graduated...
Eleanor E. Grover
Nov 18, 2013
GUILDERLAND – Eleanor E. Grover, 98, passed away on Monday, November 18, 2013. Born in Albany, she lived in Delmar for most of her life. Eleanor was co-owner of C.M. Grover Stationary in Elsmere and worked for over fifteen years before retiring. Eleanor enjoyed knitting and crocheting and often donated what she made to the elderly and senior agencies. She...
Alan Kenyon
Nov 18, 2013
Guilderland- Alan D. Kenyon, 87, passed away peacefully on Monday November 18th at Our Lady of Life Mercy Center. Born in Glens Falls, he is the son of the late Dr. Howard and Edith Kenyon.Alan proudly served our country during WWII in The Pacific Theatre with The United States Army Air Corps. Following the war, Alan graduated from Tri-State University...
Doris I. Varrone
Nov 18, 2013
SCHENECTADY – Doris I. Varrone, 86, passed away on Monday, November 18, 2013 at her home with her loving family by her side. Born in Schenectady, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Marguerite (Madison) Katz. Doris worked for the Schenectady County Sheriff's Dept. and General Electric Company for many years before retiring and becoming a homemaker. She...
Josephine Califano
Nov 18, 2013
Josephine "Dolly" Califano, 91, passed away peacefully on November 18, 2013 at Ellis Residential and Rehabilitation Center with her family by her side. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, November 21, 2013 at 10:00 am at Park View Cemetery, Schenectady.
Karina Alston
Nov 17, 2013
Albany – Karina M. Alston, 36, passed away Sunday November 17, 2013 surrounded by her loving family.Born in Albany she is the daughter of Bernard and Mary Alston.Karina is survived by her children Kareasha Alston, Ky-yonna Alston, Shy-yonna Faulkner, and Shy-nique Faulkner. She is also survived by her siblings Bernard Alston Jr., Jermaine Alston, Tarea Alston, and Thembi Alston. Karina...
Beatrice E. Kaminski
Nov 17, 2013
GUILDERLAND – Beatrice E. Kaminski, 89, passed away on Sunday, November 17, 2013 at Our Lady of Mercy Life Center. Beatrice was born on March 21, 1924 in Fort Edward, NY and was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Fannie (Stanford) Buchanan. She was the wife of the late Sigmund Kaminski and the mother of the late William...
John Duffy
Nov 16, 2013
John Joseph Duffy of Albany NY, lost his fight with lung cancer on Saturday, November 16, 2013 at the age of 70 surrounded by loved ones. Mr. Duffy is survived by his son, John O'Donal and his wife Mary of Norwich, Connecticut, and daughter, Kimberley Bouchard (Duffy) of Manchester, Connecticut and three grandchildren: Benjamin O'Donal and Bryan and Bradley Bouchard,...
Arianna Rose Austin
Nov 16, 2013
ALBANY – Arianna Rose Austin was born into Heaven on November 16, 2013. An angel in the Book of Life wrote down Arianna's birth, and then whispered as she closed the book, "Heaven needs her more than Earth."Though she was unable to spend time with us here, she touched all of our lives. She will live on in our hearts...
James William Cossey Sr.
Nov 16, 2013
COLONIE – James William Cossey Sr., 80, passed away on Saturday, November 16, 2013 at the Stratton VA Medical Center. James was born on September 5, 1933 in Westport, NY and was the son of the late Gerald and Lena (McCarthy) Cossey. He was also predeceased by his wife of 53 years, Carol A. (Snedecor) Cossey and two sisters, Gloria...
Robert A. Radler
Nov 15, 2013
COLONIE - Robert A. Radler, 86, passed away on Friday, November 15, 2013 at Guilderland Center Nursing Home.Born July 29, 1927 in Philadelphia, PA and raised in Southern New Jersey, he was the son of the late Fred and Ethel Radler. Educated in Camden and Collingswood, NJ schools, Bob graduated from Collingswood High School in 1945. Following two years of...
