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Joanne (Wright) Gibson
Jul 9, 2012
ALBANY – JoAnne (Wright) Gibson, 71, passed away Monday, July 9, 2012 at her sister's residence in Heath Spring, SC after a brief illness. Born in Heath Spring on June 11, 1941, she was the daughter of the late James and Catherine Wright. JoAnne was predeceased by her husband, James Gibson and daughter Jo-Catherine Tibbs. She is survived by daughter,...
William H. Smith, Jr.
Jul 9, 2012
WESTMERE – William H. Smith, Jr., 84, passed away on Monday, July 9, 2012 at home after a long illness. Born in Albany, he was the son of the late William H., Sr. and Frances (McNamara) Smith.Bill served in the United States Navy. He worked for General Electric for three years and then went on to manage several service stations....
Anne T. Bave
Jul 8, 2012
SLINGERLANDS, NY - Anne T. Bave died on July 8, 2012 at age 98, after a long and fulfilling life. She passed away in the company of her beloved family at her home in Slingerlands. She was preceded in death by her husband John, her sisters Natalie and Helen, and her brothers Henry, Louis and Joseph, as well as her...
Caroline A. Swartz
Jul 8, 2012
CLIFTON PARK – Caroline A. Swartz, 71, passed away at home on Sunday, July 8, 2012, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late John Gardy and Ethel Morey. Caroline had resided in Malta for over thirty years before moving to Clifton Park. For over twenty years, she worked for Upstate Building service....
Vivian Grace Sarantopoulos
Jul 7, 2012
SELKIRK – Vivian Grace Sarantopoulos, 81, of Selkirk, passed away on Saturday, July 7, 2012 at St. Peter's Hospital. Vivian was born in Columbus, NY and was the daughter of the late Lewis James and Bernice Eleanor (King) Allen. She was a graduate of the New York State School for the Deaf in Rome. She was predeceased by her beloved...
William Zelezniak
Jul 7, 2012
William Zelezniak, 94 of Schenectady, NY passed away on July 7, 2012 at Albany Memorial Hospital. He is survived by his daughter, Julianne (Dean) and by his sisters, Mary, Katherine, Helen and Theodosia and by his brothers, Michael and Walter. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, July 11, 2012 at St. Nicholas Cemetery, Boght Corners...
Thomas J. Latorra
Jul 7, 2012
COLONIE – Thomas J. Latorra, 89, formerly of Colonie, passed away peacefully on Saturday July 7, 2012 at the Inn of Community Hospice at St. Peter's Hospital. He was born in Schenectady and was the son of the late Joseph and Anna Latorra. Tom had worked for General Electric Company for a short time and then worked for 38 years...
John O'Rourke
Jul 6, 2012
SCHNECTADY-John P. "Jack" O'Rourke, 79, of Ferguson St. Schenectady passed away on Friday, July 6, 2012 at Ellis Hospital following a short illness. Jack was born in Newhaven, Connecticut, the son of Patrick and Margaret Monahan O'Rourke. He has resided in Schenectady for most of his life. Jack was a veteran of the Korean War having served in the US...
Adam F. Plass
Jul 5, 2012
GLENMONT – Adam F. Plass, 29, passed away suddenly on Thursday July 5, 2012 at his residence. He was born in Albany and is the beloved son of Albert F. and Marta J. Goldberg Plass of Glenmont. Adam is the cherished brother of Julia Plass (Robert Baskerville) and Daphne Plass. He is the maternal grandson of Harry Goldberg and the...
Barbara Oswald
Jul 5, 2012
Barbara Gregory OswaldBarbara G. Oswald, 68, of Halfmoon died peacefully at home with her family, while overlooking her gardens on Thursday, July 5, 2012. Barbara was born February 18, 1944 in Deventer, the Netherlands, to José and Alexander Gregory. She arrived in Albany in 1969, married Bradford R. Oswald in 1974, and became a US citizen in 2007. She is...
Edwin J. Barbagallo Sr.
Jul 5, 2012
Albany- Edwin J. Barbagallo Sr., 65, entered into eternal life on July 5th after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Albany, he was the son of the late Gaeton and Agnes (Bendelski) Barbagallo. He is the beloved husband of 40 years to Anne Marie (Milgo) and the devoted father of Edwin J. Barbagallo Jr. and Michael W. Barbagallo. He...
John J. Dillon
Jul 4, 2012
ALBANY – John (Jack) J. Dillon, 85, of Albany, passed away on Wednesday July 4, 2012 at Albany Medical Center Hospital. He was born in Albany and was the son of the late John F. and Roseanne Kirkpatrick Dillon.Jack was a talented artist and an animal lover. He had worked for many years at the Academy of Holy Names in...
Ulysses White
Jul 2, 2012
ALBANY – Ulysses White, 60, entered into eternal rest on Monday, July 2, 2012. Born June 11, 1952, he was the son of Mamie and the late James White. He is survived by two brothers; one sister; one son; three grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews. A viewing will be held on Friday from 10:30 am to 12:00...
Dorothy Faranda
Jul 2, 2012
ALBANY-Dorothy M. Faranda, 69, of Prescott St. Albany passed away on July 2, 2012. She was born in Albany, the daughter of the late Charles and Dorothy Craig Powell. Dorothy resided in Albany all of her life. She was a devoted mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Spending time with her family was her greatest joy. She enjoyed cooking and also...
John C. Killings, Jr.
Jul 1, 2012
ALBANY - John C. Killings, Jr., 64, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 1, 2012 after a long battle with COPD. John is survived by a host of family and friends. He will be missed by all.Funeral services will be Saturday at 12:00 pm at New Comer Cannon Funeral Home, 343 New Karner Road, Colonie. Calling hours will precede the...
Thomas Mccarthy
Jun 30, 2012
ALBANY-Thomas A. McCarthy passed away on Saturday, June 30, 2012 at Stratton VA Medical Center. He was born in Newark, NJ and grew up in the NYC area. He was a veteran of WWII having served in the US Army in the 82nd Airborne Division. Mr. McCarthy taught in Rochester as a music teacher and has resided in Albany for...
Gwendolyn White
Jun 30, 2012
Gwendolyn White, 73, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 30, 2012. She was born in New York City to the late Richard and Alma White. Gwendolyn worked for Blue Cross Blue Shield in New York City as a case examiner, and later worked with Albany Medical Center in the billing department. Gwendolyn is the dear mother of Terrence "Terry" and...
Elizabeth Chalachanis
Jun 29, 2012
Elizabeth "Betty" Chalachanis, 79, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 29, 2012. Betty was born in Albany to the late Constantine and Marika Merdidis. In addition to her parents Betty was predeceased by her husband Jimmy. She was the sole proprietor of Andy's Lunch, Krusi Ave., Schenectady; she was also employed with Golub Corp for many years. She was friendly,...
Frank C. Selke
Jun 29, 2012
COHOES – Frank C. Selke, 57, passed away on Friday, June 29, 2012, surrounded by his loving family, at the Diamond Hill Nursing Home, after a long courageous battle with MS, through which he never lost his sense of humor. Frank was born on October 23, 1954 in Albany and is the son of Raymond C. Selke Jr. and the...
John T. Simmons
Jun 26, 2012
GUILDERLAND – John T. Simmons, 89, passed away on Tuesday June 26, 2012 at Our Lady of Mercy Life Center after a brief illness. He was born in Troy and was the son of the late Edward R. and Catherine Rodgers Simmons.John served in the US Navy during WWII. He was an electrical engineer with the General Electric Company in...
