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Josephine J. Shorkey
Sep 26, 2012
EAST GREENBUSH – Josephine J. Shorkey (Josefina Juan Sabater), 87, passed away on Wednesday, September 26, 2012. She was born in Valencia, Spain and was the daughter of the late Jose and Carmen Sabater. She married her late husband, Howard Shorkey, on December 10, 1958 in Valencia, Spain. Before her marriage, she was a very successful professional dancer of the...
Robert Colvin
Sep 24, 2012
Robert E. Colvin, 85, died on September 24, 2012. He was born in Albany and educated in Albany City Schools. Bob was the son of the late Hazel and Esse Colvin. He was a proud US Navy veteran, serving his country in the Pacific during World War II. He was employed by A & P Tea Co., Kraft Foods and...
Albert E. Roeder
Sep 24, 2012
ALBANY – Albert E. Roeder passed away on Monday, September 24, 2012 at The Hospice Inn at St. Peter's Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Albert was born in Hudson and was the son of the late Albert H. and Amy (Brencel) Roeder. He was a proud Army Veteran having served during WWII. He was a fifth grade teacher for...
Louis Padula
Sep 24, 2012
COLONIE - Louis "Luigi"/"Gigino" Padula, 82, of Colonie, passed peacefully into eternal life on September 24, 2012 surrounded by his loving wife and five children. Born in Montemurro, Italy, he was the son of the late Giuseppina Baiona and Francesco Padula.In the early 1950s, after serving in the Italian army, he immigrated to the United States, where he also served...
Mary A. Bechtoldt
Sep 24, 2012
NISKAYUNA – Mary A. Bechtoldt passed away peacefully with her family by her side on September 24, 2012 at Ellis Hospital, after a short illness. Born to Nicholas and Irene Slish on January 21, 1927 in Forest City, PA, Mary moved to Watervliet as a girl and graduated from Catholic Central High School in Troy in 1944. Mary is survived...
Michael J. Darling, Sr.
Sep 23, 2012
ALBANY – Michael J. Darling, Sr., 44, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, September 23, 2012, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Albany and lived in Boston, MA for most of his life. While living in Boston, Mike worked for B.A.C. Local #3. He enjoyed fishing and was an avid New York Yankees fan. He especially...
Lois C. Kepinski
Sep 23, 2012
ALBANY – Lois C. Kepinski, 83, of Albany, passed away in Albany on Sunday September 23, 2012 after a long illness. She was born in Albany and was predeceased by her husband Jan Kepinski. Lois is the mother of William R. Meneghan, Lois J. Platner and Jane Fuulweber. Eight grandchildren also survive. Funeral, Thursday at 1:00 at New Comer Cannon...
Lorraine E. Warner
Sep 22, 2012
ALBANY – Lorraine E. Warner, 84, passed away on Saturday, September 22, 2012 at Albany Medical Center Hospital. Born on January 9, 1928 in Albany, she was the daughter of the late Ernest and Lavena (Mattiske) Stanton.Lorraine worked for the Stratton VA Medical Center as a Nursing Assistant. She enjoyed knitting and crochet. She loved Christmas and having family gatherings...
Charles W. Starker
Sep 22, 2012
ALBANY - Charles W. Starker, 78, passed away on Saturday, September 22, 2012 at the Stratton VA Medical Center in Albany. Charles was born on December 9, 1933 in Albany and was the son of the late John and Lillian (Patterson) Starker. He served in the US Army during the Korean War from 1953 to 1955, attaining the rank of...
Ida Caron-Parsons
Sep 22, 2012
COLONIE – Ida Caron-Parsons, 94, passed away on Saturday, September 22, 2012, at Ellis Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Ida was born on September 2, 1918 in Lewiston, Maine, where she was educated, and was the daughter of the late John and Delima (Trembley) LaBrie. She was the wife of the late Lionel Caron and William Parsons and sister...
Daniel J. Stey
Sep 22, 2012
Daniel J. Stey, 74, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Sep 22, 2012 at Community Hospice Inn at St. Peters. Daniel is survived by his loving wife, Catherine Stey, he is the father of Michael (Kimberly) Stey and Patrick Stey. He is the adored grandfather of Shaun, Monica and Jillian. He is also survived by his sister Susan Myers.A Graveside service...
Constance Laymon
Sep 21, 2012
COLONIE - Constance Laymon, 46, passed away suddenly at her home on Friday, September 21, 2012. Born in Smithtown, NY, she is the daughter of Moya Williams and Gordon Laymon.In 1984, Constance sustained a spinal cord injury which would influence the direction of the rest of her life. After graduating from high school, she received a Bachelor of Arts and...
William Matthews Jr.
Sep 21, 2012
SCHENECTADY - William (Billy) Matthews, Jr., 50, of Schenectady passed away suddenly on Friday, September 21, 2012, at Ellis Hospital. Born in Beacon, NY on August 14, 1962, he was the son of the late William and Delores Marie Matthews He was a 19-year resident of Schenectady and a 16-year resident of Poughkeepsie, NY. William dedicated his services to Shirts...
Matthew C. Coleman
Sep 21, 2012
COLONIE – Matthew Claborne Coleman, 73, passed away on Friday, September 21, 2012 at St. Peter's Hospice Inn, Albany. Born in July 15, 1939 in Kinderhook and raised in Albany, he was the son of the late Martha and Charles Coleman. He was one of seven children.Matthew was educated in the Albany School system. Soon thereafter he joined the United...
Lillian D. Martin
Sep 20, 2012
SCHENECTADY- Lillian D. Martin, 82, of Schenectady, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday September 20, 2012 at Ellis Hospital. She was born in Schenectady and was the daughter of the late Frank and Caterina Villanova. Lillian was predeceased by her husband Richard in 2005. She is survived by four sons, Richard C. Martin Jr. and his wife,...
Corella B. Evans
Sep 20, 2012
BALLSTON LAKE - Deaconess Corella Brown Evans, our beloved mother, wife, relative and friend, passed away on Thursday, September 20, 2012 at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady after a long illness. Corella was 73 years old.Corella is survived by her husband Deacon Milton L. Evans, Sr. and their 5 sons Lee, Alan, Glenn, Warren and Ken; seven grandchildren Alexa, Aja, Jordan,...
Ray A. Cooley, Sr.
Sep 20, 2012
Ray A. Cooley, Sr., 59, was called home on Thursday, September 20, 2012 with his wife by his side. He was born in Waynesboro, Mississippi to the late Levell Sr. and Juanita Cooley. Ray enjoyed cooking, going to Church and spending time with his grandchildren especially going to his grandson's baseball games. In addition to his parents Ray was predeceased...
Joseph H. Betz
Sep 20, 2012
COLONIE - Joseph Henry Betz, 63, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family, after a brief illness on Thursday, September 20, 2012. Joseph was born and raised in North Albany.Sergeant Joseph H. Betz served in the US Army as an MP in the 11th Military Police Group, Company C, 503D Military Police Battalion, and was also especially proud of...
Walter Korzyk, Jr.
Sep 20, 2012
COLONIE – Walter J. Korzyk, Jr., 33, passed away suddenly on Thursday, September 20, 2012, with his loving family by his side. Walter was currently working for Midas Auto Service in Albany for eleven years where he received Top Mechanic Award in both 2004 and 2005. He is the beloved son of Walter J. and Deborah L. Korzyk and the...
Roswell M. Makara
Sep 20, 2012
SCHENECTADY- Roswell (Ross) M. Makara 66, passed away suddenly on Thursday September 20, 2012 at the Stratton VA Medical Center. He was born in Plattsburgh, NY on July 24, 1946.Ross was predeceased by his parents, Joseph P. Makara Sr. and Eileen Light Makara and his sister, Marie Makara. He is survived by his wife Joyce Makara; his son Mark (Laurie)...
