Donald E. Bryda Sr.
Dec 20, 2012
COLONIE – Donald E. Bryda Sr., 72, of Colonie, passed away on Thursday, December 20, 2012 at his residence, surrounded by his loving family.He was born in Albany and was the son of the late Joseph and Agnes Bryda. Don served in the US Air Force. He was avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting, fishing and RV camping. Don was a...
Joan D. Calautti
Dec 18, 2012
ALBANY - Joan D. Calautti, 87, passed away on Tuesday December 18, 2012 at Van Rensselaer Manor after a long illness. Born in Scranton PA on October 21, 1925 and was the daughter Antonio and Angelina DiLeo. One of twelve children, Joan came to Albany in 1945 and met her husband Julio Calautti and they were married in 1952. Joan...
John T. Collier
Dec 18, 2012
ALBANY – John T. Collier, 85, formerly of Boston, MA, passed away at home on Tuesday, December 18, 2012, surrounded by his family. He was born and raised in Boston, MA where he lived for most of his life. John was a veteran of World War II serving in the US Navy. He worked as a self-employed contractor for many...
Johnny L. Thomas, Sr.
Dec 17, 2012
ALBANY – Johnny L. Thomas, Sr., 77, passed away at the Stratton VA Medical Center on Monday, December 17, 2012. Born in Albany, GA, he was the son of the late Charles and Irene (Session) Thomas.John is survived by his loving wife, Olga, children, grandchildren, siblings and cousins. He will be missed dearly by all who knew him.Funeral services will...
Mary A. Kehrer
Dec 17, 2012
ROTTERDAM- Mary A. Muia Kehrer, 63, of Rotterdam, passed away suddenly on Monday December 17, 2012 after a brief battle with lung cancer, surrounded by her loving family.Born in Albany, she is the daughter of Jean Barranca Muia of Albany and the late James Muia. Mary was a self-employed hairdresser for thirty years.She is the beloved wife of 39 years...
Henrietta Hughey
Dec 17, 2012
ALBANY – Henrietta Hughey, 84, passed away on Monday, December 17, 2012 at the Albany County Nursing Home where she has resided since 2004. She was born on October 13, 1928 in Pennsylvania and was the daughter of the late Henry and Ethel (Zimmerman) Wolf. Henrietta is the mother of Gloria J. Hughey (Donald), Michael Hughey (Carol), Andrew Hughey and...
Faith Quattlebaum
Dec 17, 2012
COLONIE-Faith Quattlebaum, 78, of Albany passed away on Monday, December 17, 2012 at her residence. Mrs. Quattlebaum was born in Savannah, GA the daughter of Robert Ravenna, Sr. and Edith Cooper Ravenna and was educated in Savannah, GA. Later she moved to the New York City area, where she completed her education. She worked as a nurse. Mrs. Quattlebaum and...
Margaret M. Andres
Dec 17, 2012
NISKAYUNA- Margaret M. Andres, 78, of Niskayuna, passed away on Monday December 17, 2012 at the Teresian House after a long illness. She was born in Albany and was the daughter of the late Frank and Dilys Bolton. Marge was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She will be remembered for caring and nurturing expressions of love to her cherished...
Franklin E. Peter
Dec 17, 2012
ALBANY – Franklin E. Peter, 75, passed away on Monday, December 17, 2012 at Albany Medical Center. Born in Albany, he was the son of the late Arnold Peter, Sr. and Beulah Haines, and brother of the late Arnold Peter Jr. After graduation from Maple Hill High School, Frank entered the Army and was stationed in Korea. After completing service...
Vera Truax
Dec 16, 2012
ALBANY – Vera Truax, 79, passed away on Sunday, December 16, 2012 at Albany Medical Center Hospital. Vera was born on January 18, 1933 in Altamont. She attended schools in Altamont. Vera moved to Albany in 1974 and worked at New Visions Day Hab. Vera is survived by her close friend, Defney Gamboa, with whom shared a strong faith in...
Elinore Lawyer
Dec 16, 2012
VOORHEESVILLE – Elinore R. Lawyer, 88, of Voorheesville, passed away peacefully on Sunday December 16, 2012 at the Inn of Community Hospice at St. Peter's Hospital.She was born in Cleveland, OH and was the daughter of the late Phillip and Effie Georgia. Elinore was predeceased in 2006 by her husband, Clinton (Buster) Lawyer. She worked in food service for many...
Monique Hynes
Dec 15, 2012
ALBANY-Monique Janson Hynes was born into eternal life on Saturday, December 15, 2012 at Kingston Hospital after an extended illness. Born in Montreal, Canada on July 15, 1944, she was the daughter of Phillippe and Louise Janson, who predeceased her. Monique attended George Wingate high school and the American Institute of Banking. Monique began her career at Sherman and Sterling...
Gail W. Drobner
Dec 15, 2012
SELKIRK – Gail W. Drobner, 72, passed away on Saturday, December 15, 2012, at St. Peter's Hospital. Gail was born on September 19, 1940 in Albany and was the daughter of the late Roy L. and Olga J. (Krohmalney) Witbeck. She attended the Little Red School House in Cedar Hill. Gail owned and operated The Little Flower Shop and Selkirk...
Richard P. Haggerty, Jr.
Dec 14, 2012
COLONIE – Richard P. Haggerty, Jr., 75, passed away on Friday, December 14, 2012 at St. Peter's Hospice Inn. Born in Albany, he was the son of the late Richard P. and Rose (Valente) Haggerty, Sr.Richard attended Cathedral Academy in Albany. He honorably served in the United States Marine Corps. Upon discharge, Richard joined the IBEW 724 where he was...
Marjory Anne Banks
Dec 14, 2012
Marjory Anne Banks, 85, passed away peacefully on Friday, Dec 14, 2012 at Maplewood Manor Nursing Home with her family by her side. She was born on Aug 30, 1927 in Walton, NY to the late Mahlon and Anna Rowell. Marjory had a love for music; she was a member of the "Grayairs" singing group, a deaconess at the Carman...
Robert J. Price
Dec 13, 2012
TROY – Robert J. Price, 60, of Troy, died on Thursday December 13, 2012 at Samaritan Hospital after a brief illness.He was born in Troy and was the son of the late Edward and Theresa Nikischer Price. He is survived by his brother, Edward W. (Susan) Price Jr. of Colonie; nephews Edward W. Price III and Brian C. (Jennifer) Price;...
Dorothy Davis
Dec 12, 2012
SCHENECTADY-Dorothy M. Davis of Schenectady passed away on Wednesday, December 12, 2012. She was the widow of Edward E. Davis with whom she worked at his Central Avenue business after her graduation from Mildred Elley. When Mr. Davis' business closed, Dorothy "Dot" went to work for Family Rosary and later retired. She enjoyed reading, current events and politics.She was a...
Robert D. Antonacci
Dec 12, 2012
Robert D. Antonacci, 66, passed away peacefully after a long illness on Wednesday, Dec 12, 2012 at his Residence with his family and friends by his side. He was born in Albany to the late Guiseppe Antonacci and Doris James. He was an active member of the Rotterdam Elks and worked for over 36 years at GE in Schenectady. Robert...
Patricia A. Tymchyn
Dec 12, 2012
GUILDERLAND – Patricia Ann Tymchyn went to her eternal rest, surrounded by her loving and devoted family on Wednesday, December 12, 2012. Pat was born January 28, 1941 in Albany. She is the daughter of the late Alton and Blanche Fisher La Roche, and late stepmother, Evangeline La Roche.Pat was a 1958 graduate of Vincentian Institute in Albany. Her working...
William Warren
Dec 7, 2012
LAKE KATRINE - The Angels of Heaven gently lifted William "Bill" Warren on December 7, 2012, from the Northeast Center for Special Care, in Lake Katrine, NY, after a long illness. William was born on August 8, 1936 to the late Patsy "Big Mama" Cobb and Sunny Warren in Auburn, Alabama. Bill worked for over 17 years at the Workshop...
