Helen Monington
Apr 21, 2013
COLONIE – Helen Monington, 88, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, April 21, 2013 at her residence. Born in Cohoes, she was the daughter of the late Zenaide (Maynard) and Phillippe Perrier.Helen worked for the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance and retired after many years of service. Her hobbies included sewing, Sudoku and crafts. Helen enjoyed playing...
Helen Pratt
Apr 20, 2013
Helen W. Pratt, 95, of Albany, NY died peacefully on Saturday, April 20, 2013, at the St. Peters Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Albany, NY.She is the wife of Robert E. Pratt. Robert and Helen were married on February 25, 1961 and celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in 2011. Born in Ithaca, NY on December 19, 1917, she was the...
Samuel J. Blanton
Apr 19, 2013
ALBANY - Samuel J. Blanton, 83, of Albany, passed away on Friday April 19, 2013. He was born in Albany on October 27, 1929 to the late Eldridge and Cora Lee Blanton.He attended Albany Public schools and graduated from Philip Schuyler High School. Sam, better known as "Shaft", served in the US Army during the Korean War. He worked as...
Joseph J. Judge, Sr.
Apr 19, 2013
COLONIE – Joseph J. Judge, Sr., 74, passed away on Friday, April 19, 2013 at home surrounded by his loving family. Born and raised in West Albany, he was the son of the late William and Josephine Judge, Sr.Joseph served in the United States Air Force. He worked for Tri City Lanes, Clifton Park Bowl, and retired after 30 years...
Sharon L. Rockenstire
Apr 18, 2013
Colonie - Sharon [Fernald] Rockenstire, of Colonie died April 18, 2013 after a 9 year battle with Lung Cancer. Sharon leaves behind her only child Mary Ann Chesky, a devoted daughter and nurse who took care of her until her very last day and son in law Ron [marriage made us family but love made him my son!]. She was...
Herbert Earl Tedford, Jr.
Apr 18, 2013
Herbert Earl Tedford, Jr., 80, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 18, 2013 at Albany County Nursing Home with his family by his side. He was born in Troy to the late Herbert E. Tedford, Sr. and Edna E. Baird Tedford. Raised in the South end of Albany, he graduated from Phillip Schuyler High School in June 1951. He joined...
Ronald J. Brown
Apr 18, 2013
COLONIE – Ronald J. Brown, 77, passed away on Thursday, April 18, 2013 at St. Peter's Hospice Inn after a long illness. Born in Troy, he was the son of the late Thomas J. and Edith (Thierbacker) Brown.Ron was a graduate of St. Patrick's School in Watervliet and the LaSalle Institute in 1954. He retired from Albany County Social Services...
Mary M. Bruda
Apr 18, 2013
Albany – Mary (Mooney) Bruda, 86, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 18, 2013, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Brooklyn, NY and was a long time resident of the Pine Hills Section in the City of Albany.Mary was a graduate of Vincentian Institute and Mildred Elley Business School. She married the love of her life, George...
Harmony Adams
Apr 17, 2013
ALBANY-Harmony Adams, infant daughter of Henry and Tasha Hill Adams received her wings on April 17, 2013 at Albany Medical Center. She is survived by her siblings Sha-Queen Harris, Honesty Parker, Mahoghaney Adams, and Taquan Adams and predeceased by Kahreem Adams. Calling hours will be held from noon to 1:00 PM on Friday, April 26, 2013 at New Comer Cannon...
James B. Wells
Apr 17, 2013
TROY – James B. Wells, 82, of Troy passed away Wednesday April 17, 2103 at his residence. He was born in Albany and was the son of the late Lester and Mary Wells.Jim served in the US Army from 1948 through 1952. He was baker at Freihofer Bakery in Albany for 43 years, retiring several years ago. Jim was a...
Ronald E. Ferrara
Apr 17, 2013
Ronald E. Ferrara, 64, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Apr 17, 2013 at Stratton VA Medical Center. He was born in Schenectady, to the late Charles and Josephine Ferrara. Ronald proudly served in the United States Army Airborne Paratroopers during the Vietnam War. Ronald loved riding his motorcycle, listening to music, fishing and going out to eat. In addition to...
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...
