Melvina Y. Howard
Nov 30, 2012
ALBANY – Melvina Y. Howard, 52, passed away on Friday, November 30, 2012 at Hudson Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. A funeral service will be held on Friday at 12:30 pm at New Comer Cannon Funeral Home, 343 New Karner Road, Colonie. A calling hour will precede the service from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm at the funeral home. Interment...
Kyle James Porter
Nov 30, 2012
ALBANY – Kyle James Porter, 20 years old, our beloved son and brother went peacefully into the gates of heaven on Friday, November 30, 2012, surrounded by his loved ones and in his mommy's arms. He was able to walk freely on his own without pain to accept this peaceful, loving gift after a long life of pain, hospitalizations and...
Suzanne C. Brown
Nov 30, 2012
ALBANY – Suzanne C. Brown, 84, passed away on Saturday, November 24, 2012 at St. Peter's Hospital. Funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family.
Harry M. Williams Jr.
Nov 30, 2012
Colonie – Harry M. Williams, Jr., 72, of Colonie, passed away on Friday, November 30, 2012 at his residence, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Schenectady and was the son of the late Harry M. and Beverly L. Williams. He was predeceased by his first wife, Crystal Dunston Williams. Harry was a pressman at Argus Press in...
Merry Ann Rubino
Nov 30, 2012
Merry Ann Rubino "Mickey", 64, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, November 30, 2012 surrounded by her loving family. Mickey was born in Albany to the late Edward and Patricia Cazasta. Mickey enjoyed spending time with her family and Bella, her dog. She worked for New York State in the Civil service department for over 20 years.Mickey is...
Gurbachan Wadhwa
Nov 30, 2012
Gurbachan Singh Wadhwa, 83, died peacefully surrounded by his loving family and friends on Friday November 30, 2012. Born in Amritsar, India, he immigrated to Albany in 1983, residing in Colonie ever since. From his start as a rice factory owner in India, he was known for his math skills as a successful business man in India, and during his...
Richard D. Christie
Nov 28, 2012
COLONIE – Richard D. Christie, 82, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 28, 2012 at St. Peter's Hospice Inn after a 10 day family vigil at his bedside. Born in Troy, he was the son of the late Rowena and Dewitt Christie. Richard was resident of Colonie for 45 years. He served in the United States Army during the Korean...
Gary W. Drapala
Nov 28, 2012
SCHENECTADY – Gary W. Drapala, 68, passed away at home on Wednesday, November 28, 2012, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Brooklyn, NY he was the son of the late Joseph and Dolores (Sojak) Drapala. Gary worked at Wolfert's Roost Country Club in Albany for many years before his retirement. Gary was a longtime member of the Schenectady APA...
Lola B. Trefzger
Nov 28, 2012
DELMAR – Lola B. Trefzger, 86, of Delmar, formerly of Larchmont, Westchester County, passed away on Wednesday, November 28, 2012 at the Inn of Community Hospice at St. Peter's Hospital. She was born in New York City and was the daughter of the late Joseph and Edith Mayer Bernard. Lola was predeceased in 1994 by her husband, W. Eugene Trefzger....
Eve Fantasia
Nov 28, 2012
Eve M. (Penny), of Altamont, passed away on November 28, 2012 surrounded by her family. Born in New York City on June 20, 1925, Eve was the only child of Andrew and Edith Berger, Hungarian immigrants. Eve graduated from George Washington High School in 1942 and worked in the fashion industry after graduation. In 1947 she married Ernest J. Fantasia,...
Nevets A. Hammonds
Nov 27, 2012
HAMMONDS, NEVETS A.SCHENECTADY - Nevets Armanie-Marie Hammonds, 3, was born on July 12, 2009 to Lakia Rucker and Steven Hammonds, in Niskayuna. She was called home to be with The Lord on November 27, 2012. Nevets, who was affectionally known as "Nevy" and "Buttons", was a special angel who touched everyone's heart. She love playing with her parents and cousins,...
Thomas Krajewski
Nov 26, 2012
COLONIE – Zdzislaw Thomas Krajewski, 93, passed away on Monday, November 26, 2012. Born in Albany, he was the son of the late Antoni and Stefania Krajewski. Tom was a US Army veteran serving in the European Theater during World War II. He worked for New York Central Railroad,Amtrak and Contrail for 38 years before he retired. Tom was a...
Dorothy L. Almy
Nov 25, 2012
GUILDERLAND – Dorothy L. Almy, 81, passed away on Sunday, November 25, 2012 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was under the care of Community Hospice of Schenectady. Dorothy was born on August 31, 1931 in Albany and was the daughter of the late Edward Edwards and Julia (Kagel) Hay. She was a clerk for NYS Department...
Dennis L. Noreen
Nov 25, 2012
Dennis "The Kritter" Noreen, 63, died on Sunday, November 25, 2012 with his family by his side. Family and friends who knew Dennis won't be surprised by his wishes not to have viewing hours or a funeral. Instead, he'll leave us all with a saying that will hang forever in his beloved "Man Cave" that reads; "life is not a...
Adam M. (Stern) Wade
Nov 24, 2012
ALBANY – Adam Mayer (Stern) Wade, 44, passed away on Saturday, November 24, 2012. Born in Albany, he was a 1985 graduate of Albany High School. Adam worked in the motorcycle industry for twenty-two years. He was the author of "The Motorcycle Fuel Injection Handbook," and a free-lance photographer and writer. Adam was a member of the Cottekill Volunteer Fire...
Doris E. Luciano
Nov 24, 2012
Doris Elizabeth Luciano, 73, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Nov 24, 2012. She was born on Aug 30, 1939 in Albany, NY to the late William and Elizabeth Dietz. Doris is survived by her beloved husband of over 56 years Louis Luciano, her children, Lynda (Mike) Peckowitz and Bill (Jackie) Luciano. She is the adored grandmother of Brad, Tracy, Kimberly,...
Oliver R. Robinson
Nov 23, 2012
GUILDERLAND – Oliver Ray "Rope" Robinson, suddenly departed this life on Friday, November 23, 2012 at Putnam Hospital Center in Carmel, NY. Born in Victoria, VA he was the son of the late Asbury and Anna Robinson. Oliver's passion was in human services working as an alcohol and substance abuse counselor. He worked for SPARC (St. Peter's Addiction Recovery Center),...
Kevin Williams
Nov 23, 2012
CLIFTON PARK-Kevin F. Williams, 65, of Clifton Park passed away on Friday, November 23, 2012 at his residence. Mr. Williams was born in Camden, NJ the son of the late George and Margaret Bishop Williams. He was a paper cutter for Hudson Valley Paper Company. Mr. Williams was an avid outdoorsman and fisherman. He was a loving and generous man,...
Domenick Costantini
Nov 23, 2012
COSTANTINI, DOMENICKDELMAR –Domenick Costantini, 71, passed away on Friday, November 23, 2012 at Albany Medical Center. Born in Detroit, Michigan on May 22, 1941, he was the son of the late Frank and Anna (Rossi) Costantini.Domenick lived in Albany and Glenmont for most of his life. Most recently, he was residing at Good Samaritan Senior Apartments in Delmar, where he...
Annabell Larmon
Nov 23, 2012
BALLSTON SPA-Annabell H. Larmon, 94 of Maplewood Manor passed away on Friday, November 23, 2012 at Saratoga Hospital. She was born in Round Lake, NY the daughter of the late Ernest J. and Mary Irene Becroft Evans and has resided in Albany most of her life. Mrs. Larmon retired from NYS Department of Motor Vehicles as a senior clerk. She...
