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Ed Blackman
Dec 28, 2012
COLONIE – Ed Blackman, 76, of Colonie, passed away on Friday December 28, 2012 at Albany Medical Center. He was born in Albany and was the son of the late Edson L. Blackman and Mary W. Willey.Ed was a school bus driver for the South Colonie School District for forty one years. He was a member of the Clifton Park...
Raymond W. Connell
Dec 28, 2012
COLONIE – Raymond W. Connell, 81, passed away on Friday, December 28, 2012 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Ray was born on August 5, 1931 in Albany and was the son of the late James and Martha (Sargent) Connell. He proudly served in the US Marine Corps. He worked for General Electric in Schenectady for 42 years...
Rita Sickles
Dec 27, 2012
SCOTIA-Rita Hannelore Sickles, 56, of Scotia left this world suddenly and too soon on Thursday, December 27, 2012 at Albany Memorial Hospital. Rita was born in Heidelberg, Germany, the daughter of Ottilie Quidgeon. She was the beloved wife of Paul J. Sickles, Jr. Proud mother of Heidi (Jason) Parker of Freehold and Megan Sickles of Schenectady; sister of Odette (Tom)...
Thomas J. Munhall
Dec 27, 2012
MUNHALL, THOMAS J.ALBANY – Thomas James Munhall, 54, passed unexpectedly at home on Thursday, December 27, 2012. He was born in Troy on March 7, 1958 and is predeceased by his mother Mary, and sister Beth. Thomas retired after 36 years with the State of New York. He was a congregant of Trinity United Methodist Church, where he served on...
Marjorie C. Derusso
Dec 26, 2012
East Greenbush – Marjorie C. (West) DeRusso, 96, of East Greenbush, passed away peacefully on Wednesday December 26, 2012 at Rosewood Gardens Nursing Center.She was born in Chestertown and resided in Chatham and Albany, NY. Marge was the daughter of the late Francis C. and Cora L. Walton West. Marge was predeceased by her husband of 53 years, Austin G....
Frances Willey Ruso
Dec 26, 2012
RHINEBECK – Frances J. Willey Ruso, 68, passed away peacefully on December 26, 2012 in Dutchess County. She had served in the US Coast Guard and worked as a LPN. Frances is the daughter of Robert L. Willey and the late Bertha Willey. She is the mother of Francine Anigian and Lynda Shelffo. Frances is the grandmother of Timothy Quinlan,...
John W. Biittig
Dec 25, 2012
SCOTIA – John W. Biittig, 96, passed away on Christmas Day. Born in Watervliet and raised in Averill Park, he was the son of the late Walter and Katherine (Berrer) Biittig.John served in the United States Army during WWII in the 94th Infantry. He worked for General Electric and retired after 34 years of service. In his free time, he...
Shirley P. Rabideau
Dec 25, 2012
CLIFTON PARK – Shirley P. Rabideau, 84, of Clifton Park, formerly of Colonie, passed away suddenly on Christmas Day at Samaritan Hospital. She was born in Altona, NY and was the daughter of the late Francis and Ruth Stone Light. Shirley, enjoyed camping, playing bingo and garage sales. She is the beloved mother of Pat LaVigne (Richard Case), Kenneth (Mary)...
Frances Mary Poole
Dec 25, 2012
ALBANY – Frances Mary Poole, 84, passed away on Tuesday, December 25, 2012 at St. Peter's Hospital. She was born on June 18, 1928 in Haverstraw, NY to the late Jules Lee and Susie Mae Stewart. She was educated in the Albany School District. Frances worked for Albany Hospital, VA Hospital and Whitney Young. She retired from SPARC, St. Peter's...
Efferia Mabry Whaley
Dec 24, 2012
ALBANY – Efferia Mabry Whaley, 87, passed away on Monday, December 24, 2012 at Albany Memorial Hospital. Efferia was born on September 7, 1925 in Hobgood, NC and was the daughter of the late William and Caroline (Joyner) Mabry. She was also predeceased by her husband, Christopher Whaley and her son, Michael Fields. She is survived by her daughter-in-law, Marian...
Frances E. Gregory
Dec 24, 2012
ALBANY – Frances E. (Cleary) Gregory, 90, passed away on Monday, December 24, 2012. She is the mother of Dennis Gregory and grandmother of Dennis (Maria) Gregory, Jr. Frances is the sister of Arlene Smith, Evelyn Crawford, John (Roberta) Cleary, James (Charlotte) Cleary, Mae (John) Olsen and Donald (Shirlee) Cleary. Also surviving are four grandchildren and several nieces and nephews....
Donald J. Trager
Dec 24, 2012
ROTTERDAM – Donald J. Trager, 68, passed away on Monday, December 24, 2012 at the Stratton VA Medical Center. A lifelong resident of Schenectady, he was the son of the late Donald K. and Marion (Smith) Trager.Donald served for eight years in the United States Navy. He enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family and friends. Along with his...
Shirley A. Mcdonald
Dec 24, 2012
ALBANY –Shirley A. Gianquitto McDonald, 82, of Albany, passed away on Monday December 24, 2012 at the Hudson Park Nursing Home.She was born in Scranton, PA and was the daughter of the late Nicholas and Edythe Gianquitto. Shirley was the sister of the late Norman Gianquitto. Shirley served in the US Navy WAVES during the Korean War. She was a...
Kathleen Earing
Dec 24, 2012
CASTLETON – Kathlen Earing, 84, of Castleton, passed away peacefully on Monday December 24, 2012 at the Guilderland Center Nursing Home. She was born in New York City and had resided in Castleton for many years. Kathleen was predeceased in 1991 by her husband Paul Earing. She is the longtime friend of Michael Connell and family.Funeral services will be Friday...
Alan Morrill
Dec 24, 2012
Troy – Alan J. Morrill Sr., 87, passed away on Monday December 24th, 2012 at The Community Hospice Inn surrounded by his loving family. Alan was predeceased by his parents Giles and Alice Morrill, a brother Rev. Giles Morrill, and the mother of his children Marcia Morrill. Alan faithfully served his country in the United States Air Force during World...
Ethel C. Kingsbury
Dec 23, 2012
ROTTERDAM – Ethel C. Kingsbury, 92, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 23, 2012. She was born in Albany, NY and was the daughter of the late William Moore and Emma (Nussbaum) Moore. Ethel Loved the Lord and was a longstanding member of her church, teaching Sunday School for many years. She was a gifted poet and...
Louise Antoinette
Dec 22, 2012
ALBANY-Louise T. Antoinette of Albany passed away on Saturday, December 22, 2012 at the Albany County Nursing Home after a long illness. Louise was born in Albany, the daughter of the late Mario and Luisa Cerasaro Pompi. She attended Cathedral Academy and was a resident of Albany for most of her life. Louise was employed by both the NYS Dept....
Paul Czesak
Dec 22, 2012
SCHENECTADY-Paul John Czesak, Rear Admiral NYNM, born June 13, 1930 in Chaffee, NY died December 22, 2012 in Schenectady, NY, is survived by his loving wife Anne (Jewula) Czesak of Schenectady; daughter Jody Czesak Treadway of Totowa, NJ and sister Florence Leston of Colden. Son of the late Bartholomew Czesak and Katherine Pozdiara Czesak and predeceased by siblings Elizabeth, Helen,...
Alan L. Alcon
Dec 22, 2012
GLENMONT – Alan L. Alcon, 63, passed away suddenly and peacefully on Saturday, December 22, 2012 at his home. Born in Kingston, NY he was the son of the late Victor and Hope Alcon. After leaving Kingston, Alan attended S.U.N.Y Albany where he graduated with a Master's degree in Criminal Justice. He worked for the New York State Division for...
Raymond A. Urban
Dec 21, 2012
SARANAC LAKE – Raymond A. Urban, passed away peacefully in Tuesday, December 18, 2012 at his home in Saranac Lake, NY. Born in Albany on September 10, 1934, he was the son of the late Vincent Urban and Julia (Rianka) Urban. Upon graduation from Albany High School, he enlisted in the US Marine Corps and served during the Korean War....
