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Dorothy M. Keels
Aug 18, 2012
TROY – Sunrise September 24, 1934 – Sunset August 18, 2012. Dorothy M. Keels, "Mama", passed away peacefully at the age of 77. She was born in Greeleyville, SC and moved to Troy in 1965. She retired from High Gate Manor and served as both usher and President of the church choir while attending St. Paul's Missionary Baptist Church. In...
Rona L. Ervin
Aug 17, 2012
ALBANY – Rona L. Ervin, 49, passed away on Friday, August 17, 2012 at Albany Medical Center Hospital. Rona was born on October 1, 1962 in Queens and was the daughter of the late William and Ann (Oliver) Ervin. Rona loved to dance, play games on Xbox and listening to the violin. Rona is survived by her husband, Hubert "Petey"...
Leroy Roberts
Aug 17, 2012
ALBANY – LeRoy Roberts, 94, passed away on Friday, August 17, 2012. Born in Philadelphia, PA he was the son of the late Robert H. and Anna (Himbert) Roberts. Lee lived in Gloversville for most of his life after graduating from high school. He was a U.S. Army veteran serving his country during World War II. Lee retired from the...
David Lilienthal
Aug 17, 2012
SCOTIA-David M. Lilienthal, 90, of Marjon Ave, Scotia passed away on Friday, August 17, 2012 at his residence. Mr. Lilienthal was born in Albany, NY the son of the late Milton and Blanche Draper Lilienthal. He resided in Scotia most of his life. He was a veteran of WWII having served in the US Army Air Corps as a Second...
Donald Joseph Bosselman
Aug 16, 2012
WATERVLIET – Donald Joseph Bosselman, 72, passed away on Thursday, August 16, 2012 at Samaritan Hospital, Troy. Born on October 15, 1939 in Troy, he was the son of the late Henry R. Bosselman, Sr. and Agnes (Beauchea) Bosselman. Donald graduated from the Vincentian Institute in 1957. He was a Vietnam era veteran who served in the U.S. Army from...
Carole Simsons
Aug 16, 2012
ALBANY-Carole V. Simsons, 59, of Marion Ave. passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, August 16, 2012 at her residence. She was born in Valley Stream, Long Island. Carole resided in Western NY until relocating to the Albany area in 1982. She worked for the American Red Cross for many years, during which time she volunteered as a disaster health nurse. She...
Mary T. Rupinski
Aug 15, 2012
LOUDONVILLE – Mary T. Rupinski, 69, passed away suddenly at home on Wednesday, August 15, 2012. She was born in Poland and lived in Albany for most of her life. Mary was the beloved wife of the late Joseph S. Rupinski. She is the devoted mother of Steven Rupinski of Loudonville, Joseph E. (Lisa) Rupinski of Glenmont and Doreen Rupinski...
Patricia A. Riley
Aug 14, 2012
LATHAM – Patricia A. Riley, 81, passed away on Tuesday, August 14, 2012 at Albany Medical Center Hospital after a long illness. Born in the Capital District, she was the daughter of the late John McGrath and Patricia Hartwell Koett.Pat worked for King's Department Store and retired from Memorial Hospital. In her free time, she enjoyed sewing and painting. Pat...
Michelle M. Lemorta
Aug 14, 2012
COLONIE – Michelle M. LeMorta, 52, of Colonie, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 14, 2012 at her residence, surrounded by her loving family.Michelle is the beloved mother of Mark (Christina) LeMorta and Adam S. LeMorta. She is the loving daughter of Sandra Stefanazzi and Truman (Betty) Groff. Michelle is the sister of Truman (Maria) Groff and Curtis Groff. She...
Michelle M. Lemorta
Aug 14, 2012
COLONIE – Michelle M. LeMorta, 52, of Colonie, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 14, 2012 at her residence, surrounded by her loving family.Michelle is the beloved mother of Mark (Christina) LeMorta and Adam S. LeMorta. She is the loving daughter of Sandra Stefanazzi and Truman (Betty) Groff. Michelle is the sister of Truman (Maria) Groff and Curtis Groff. She...
James Dobson
Aug 14, 2012
CLIFTON PARK – James Dobson, 50, passed away on Tuesday, August 14, 2012, with his loving family by his side. Born in Newark, NJ he was raised in Cedar Grove NJ where he lived for nineteen years. Jim served his country for six years in the U.S. Coast Guard. He was recently working for Empire Merchants North. As a child,...
Jeannine A. Rutland
Aug 14, 2012
NISKAYUNA – Jeannine Rutland, 79, passed away on Tuesday, August 14, 2012. Born in Colonie, she was the daughter of the late Margaret and Henry B. Rutland, Sr. She graduated from the Albany Academy for Girls in 1951 and Oneonta Teacher College in 1955. Jeannine retired in 1988 from the North Colonie School District where she taught for thirty-three years....
Mark White
Aug 13, 2012
ALBANY-Mark A. White, 47, of Livingston Ave. Albany passed away on Monday, August 13, 2012 at St. Peter's Hospital following a long illness. He was born in Albany, the son of the late Richard J. White and Anne C. Coons White, of Albany. Mark was a life resident of the Albany area and was a member of the Glaciers/painters 201...
Alice L. Shields
Aug 12, 2012
LATHAM – Alice Loretta Shields, 87, passed away on Sunday, August 12, 2012 after a long illness and with family by her side. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late Peter and Loretta Devine. Alice was a member of Our Lady of the Assumption Church, Latham. She was a loving mother who devoted her life to God...
William Richardson, Jr.
Aug 12, 2012
ALBANY-William J. Richardson, Jr., 83, of Albany passed away on Sunday, August 12, 2012 at Albany Medical Center following a long illness. Mr. Richardson was born in Albany, the son of the late William J. Richardson, Sr. and Mary (Dolores) Myers. He was a life resident of the Albany area. Mr. Richardson was a veteran having served in the US...
Joseph Porter, Jr.
Aug 11, 2012
August 11th, 2012, Joseph Porter, Jr., a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, cousin and uncle, spread his wings and joined many loved ones in Heaven. He is survived by his beautiful wife of 50 years Dyllis Porter, daughters and son in-laws, Nadine and Gary Cline, Heather and Mark Ward and Nicole and Robert Yaggle. His 13 grandchildren, Hillarie,...
M. Richard Solomon
Aug 11, 2012
M. Richard Solomon, 68, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 11th, 2012 after a long battle with several health issues. Richard was born in the Albany area to the late Seymour and Eugenia Solomon and resided most of his life in various parts of the Capital region. Best known for being the owner and manager of the Albany based retail...
Blanche E. Wagner
Aug 11, 2012
Blanche E. Wagner, 88, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Aug 11, 2012 at Maplewood Manor Nursing Home with her family by her side. She was born in Albany, NY to the late John and Agnes Edwards. Blanche was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She enjoyed cooking and spending time with her family and friends. Her greatest joy in life...
Gloria May Calka
Aug 11, 2012
Gloria M. Calka, 88, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Aug 11, 2012 at Albany County Nursing Home. She was born in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Mitchell and Marie Pitlash. Gloria was a loving wife, caring mother and had a great sense of humor. In addition to her parents she was predeceased by her husband, Adam B. Calka, Sr. Gloria...
Virginia Nelson
Aug 8, 2012
ALBANY – Virginia Nelson, 80, died peacefully on Wednesday, August 8, 2012 at Albany County Nursing Home. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, August 14, 2012 at 11:00 am at Bethel Baptist Church, 2165 5th Street, Troy. Prior to the funeral service, relatives and friends may call from 10:00 to 11:00 at the church. Interment will be in Elmwood...
