Shirley A.Herald Debenedetti
May 16, 2013
ALBANY - Shirley Ann (Herald) DeBenedetti passed awaypeacefully on Thursday May 16, 2013 at Guilderland Center Nursing Home surrounded by her family. Shirley was born in Albany to the late Anna DeBenedetti (Moscheo) andthe late Patsy DeBenedetti. She retired from the United States Postal Service.Shirley loved painting, music, singing and dancing. Even while ill, she would sing and dance. She...
Judith M Criscione
May 16, 2013
Judith (Mach) Criscione, 53, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, May 16, 2013 surrounded by her loving family. Judy was born in Albany to Pauline Mach (Zipfel) and the late Edward Mach. Judy retired from Division of Military and Naval Affairs.In addition to her father she was predeceased by her brother, Joseph Mach and her nephew, Jason Mach....
Geraldine H. Kot
May 14, 2013
CLIFTON PARK – Geraldine "Gerry" H. Kot, 77, passed away on Thursday, May 23rd, 2013. She was born on November 23, 1935, the daughter of the late Sophie and John Chmiel.Gerry graduated from high school from St. Joseph's. She worked at Delaware and Hudson Railway, Hickory Farms, and retired from State Farm. Gerry enjoyed crafts and was exceptionally talented at...
Idella I. Pugh
May 14, 2013
NEW YORK – Idella (Ida) Pugh, 91, after a brief illness slipped peacefully into eternal rest on Tuesday, May 14, 2013 at The Mount Sinai Hospital, New York. She is survived by her brother George Marbley, Albany; Cassandra Henderson, and friend Robert Terry of Manhattan. Additionally, Ida is survived by a host of nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, cousins and friends...
Aida R. Ramos
May 14, 2013
ALBANY - Aida Ramona Ramos 78, of Albany, was called home to be with the Lord on the evening of Tuesday, May 14 2013 surrounded by her family. Born in Puerto Rico on April 10, 1935, Aida was the daughter of the late Candido and Trinidad Echandy.Aida came to the Capital District from Puerto Rico in 1952 where she lived...
Helen Cahill
May 14, 2013
ALBANY – Helen Cahill, 81, passed away on Tuesday, May 14, 2013 at her home, surrounded by her loving family, after a long illness. She was born in Tonawanda, NY, the daughter of the late Charles and Veronica Lucsok. Helen moved to Albany after marrying her husband, William A. Cahill, Jr. Helen enjoyed spending time during the summer on Sacandaga...
Robert F. Elze
May 14, 2013
Robert F. Elze, 81, passed away peacefully on May 14, 2013, in the arms of his loving wife Betty at the Hospice Inn of St. Peters Hospital. Bob was born in Albany, was the son of the late George and Irene (Conlin) Elze. He graduated from Albany High School and Attended HVCC and NYS Excelsior College. He was an Army...
Michael Caslin
May 13, 2013
Michael "Caz" Caslin, a longtime resident of Poughkeepsie, NY passed away suddenly on Monday, May 13, 2013, while dropping off a truckload in Colonie, NY after an ongoing illness. He graduated from Arlington High School and studied in the field of Mental Health for several years. Michael was an avid hockey player for several years; in addition to playing Semi-Pro...
Frank B. O'Donnell
May 13, 2013
SCHENECTADY – Frank B. O'Donnell, 59, passed away on Monday, May 13, 2013 at Ellis Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Frank was born in Albany, NY and was a Navy Veteran from the Vietnam Era. He was a member of the Laborer's Local 190 before retiring in 2003. He derived most joy from spending time with his family, friends...
Susie Mae Williams
May 13, 2013
TROY – Susie Mae Williams, 82, of Troy, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 13, 2103 at her residence. She was born in Clarendon County, South Carolina and was the daughter of the late Tommie Reid and Lila Simon. She was predeceased by her husband, Meso Williams. Susie was employed by Van Rensselaer Manor as a nurse's aide and NYS...
Edward J. Olander
May 13, 2013
LATHAM – Edward J. Olander, 71, also known as David, passed away suddenly, after a brief illness on Monday, May 13, 2013. Born in Albany, he was the son of the late John J. and Ruth (Killian) Olander. David was an internationally known Modern Master artist. He is in the permanent collections of two museums, formerly with Wally Findlay Galleries....
Richard L. Fernald
May 13, 2013
SCHENECTADY –Richard L. "Dick" Fernald, 78, passed away on Monday, May 13, 2013 at Ellis Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Dick was born on August 5, 1934 and was the son of the late Harold and Fannie Fernald. Dick retired in 1996 from Adam Ross Cut Stone in Albany, where he worked for 42 years. He was an avid...
Robert G. Mesick
May 12, 2013
ORLANDO, FL – Robert G. Mesick, 72, of Orlando, formerly of Albany, passed away on Sunday May 12, 2013 at his residence. He was born in Albany and was the son of the late Roy and Helen Mesick Sr.Bob was born on October 26, 1940 and was a 1959 graduate of Albany High School. He served in the US Army...
Elizabeth Cooke
May 12, 2013
Elizabeth A. Cooke, 80, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 12, 2013 at her home with her family by her side. She was born in Albany, NY to the late Carl and Anna Haberland. She worked for NY Telephone from 1950 to 1957. She enjoyed reading, camping, soap operas, her many different animals and loved spending time with her family....
Virginia L. Santiago-Trunko
May 12, 2013
ROTTERDAM-Virginia Lee Santiago-Trunko, 52 passed away and into the hands of our Lord on May 12, 2013 following a brief illness at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Niskayuna, the daughter of the Linda Santiago and the late Raymond Santiago.Virginia spent most of her childhood in Galway. She graduated from Scotia/Glenville High School and Schenectady...
Charles D. Kahl Jr.
May 12, 2013
LATHAM - Charles D. Kahl, Jr., 76 of Latham, passed away peacefully on Sunday May 12 at his residence. He was born in Great Barrington, MA and was the son of the late Charles D. Kahl, Sr. and Ruth Hammer Kahl. "Chuck" was a student of Siena College, a US champion skater, and served 6 years in the National Guard....
Deborah A. Van Vorst
May 12, 2013
COHOES-Deborah A. Van Vorst, 56, of Cohoes passed away on Sunday, May 12, 2013 at St. Mary's Hospital, Troy following an illness. Deborah was born in Albany, NY the daughter of the late John and Concetta Faranda Cramer. She has resided in Cohoes for the past ten years coming from Albany. Deborah enjoyed watching soap operas and especially spending time...
Anthony J. Cochetti
May 10, 2013
Guilderland – Anthony J. Cochetti, 66, of Guilderland, passed away peacefully on Friday May 10, 2013 at the VA Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.He was born in Albany and is the devoted son of Adeliade Cochetti and the late Anthony Cochetti. Tony served in the US Army during the Vietnam War. He was a talented drummer and had a...
Martha Martinelli
May 10, 2013
ROTTERDAM – Martha (Prichard) Martinelli, 72, passed away Friday, May 10, 2013, surrounded by her loving family after a long illness. Born in Alexandria, VA, she was the daughter of the late Samuel Jay Prichard and Hazel Elvira Dunham. Martha lived most of her life in the Rotterdam area. She was a home health aide for over ten years. She...
Donald E. Valyou Sr.
May 9, 2013
LATHAM – Donald E. Valyou Sr., 76, of Latham, passed away on Thursday May 9, 2013 at the Inn of Community Hospice at St. Peter's Hospital. He was born in Albany and was the son of the late Randall and Margaret Leahy Valyou. Don was predeceased in 2010 by his wife Margaret A. Valyou. He was employed at Red Star...
