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Kathryn L. O'Connor
Mar 11, 2012
COLONIE – Kathryn L. O'Connor, 38, of Colonie, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 11, 2012 at St. Peters Hospital, surrounded by her loving family and friends.Kathi was born in Malone and has lived in the Capital Region for most of her adult life. Kathi was a gifted chef and hostess who took great pride in creating exquisite meals for...
Regina C. Ruch
Mar 11, 2012
SCHENECTADY – Regina (Jean) Eames Male Ruch, 84, of Schenectady, passed away on Sunday March 11, 2012. She was born December 30, 1927 in Albany to the late Edward N. and Catherine Eames. Regina was the eldest of ten children. She is survived by her husband Lloyd Ruch; eight brothers and sisters; her children Karen (Skip) Colvin, Linda (John) Clark,...
Alice A. O'Brien
Mar 10, 2012
Alice A. O'Brien, 101, passed away peacefully Saturday evening, March 10, 2012 at Daughters of Sarah Nursing Center, Albany, NY. Alice, the fourth of nine children, was born March 5, 1911, in Buffalo NY to John O'Brien and Margaret Murphy O'Brien. She was raised in the First Ward and South Buffalo and attended Our Lady of Perpetual Help, St. Teresa's...
Dorothy M. Nick
Mar 10, 2012
COLONIE – Dorothy M. Nick, 95, passed away at her home on Saturday, March 10, 2012, with her loving husband by her side. Born in Springfield, MA she was the daughter of the late Joel and Cora Chase. Mrs. Nick resided in Colonie for over sixty years. She enjoyed sewing, ceramics and caring for her family. Dorothy is the beloved...
Gertrude E. Snye
Mar 9, 2012
GUILDERLAND – Gertrude E. Snye, 95, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 9, 2012 at St. Peter's Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Gertrude was born on December 13, 1916 in Au Sable Forks, NY and was the daughter of the late Orville and Marie (Strunk) Smith. She was also predeceased by her husband, Russell A. Snye; her brother Orville Snye and...
Thomas Locker
Mar 9, 2012
EAST JEWETT – Thomas Locker, 74, passed away on Friday March 9, 2012. Thomas was born in New York in 1937. He has spent his entire life in service to his two great passions: beauty and nature. As a landscape painter and children's book illustrator, he has shared his vision with thousands.Thomas is survived by his wife, Candace Christiansen; five...
Angelo R. Lello, Sr.
Mar 9, 2012
COLONIE – Angelo R. Lello, Sr. 80, passed away on Friday, March 9, 2012 at Albany Medical Center Hospital. Angelo was born on August 14, 1931 in Brooklyn, NY and was the son of the late Antonio and Francesca (Ciriminna) Lello. He worked for OTB in Albany as a maintenance supervisor for several years before retiring. He enjoyed trips to...
H.B. Oren
Mar 9, 2012
H.B. "Bud" Oren, Jr., 92, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 9, 2012 at Kingsway Arms Nursing Home in Schenectady. He was the son of the late H.B. Oren Sr. and Millie Grilbozer Oren. Bud proudly served with the United States Army during WWII. He spent over 40 years in the importing business. In addition to his parents Bud was...
Philomena Almy-Cowley
Mar 9, 2012
Philomena Almy-Cowley, 92, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 9, 2012 at the Communtiy Hospice at St. Peters with her cherished son by her side. Philomena was born in Schenectady on August 3, 1919, she was the daughter of the late Dominick and Mary (Taglieri) Ciabotti.Growing up in Scotia with 8 brothers and sisters, she graduated from High School where...
Louann Quickenton Blatnick
Mar 8, 2012
COLONIE – LouAnn "Lou" Quickenton Blatnick, 52, passed away at St. Peter's Hospice Inn on Thursday, March 8, 2012 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of Joseph and Julia Quickenton.LouAnn graduated in 1978 for Colonie Central High School. She was a waitress all her working life at the Blue Ribbon and...
Joseph Peter Perrego
Mar 8, 2012
GUILDERLAND - Joseph Peter Perrego, 73, died in his home March 8, 2012 with family present. Born August 13, 1938 in Middletown, N.Y., Joe attended St. Patrick's grammar school and graduated Vincentian Institute in Albany in 1957. He served in the US Marine Corp from 1957 to 1959. Joe retired in 1992 after 36 years with US Postal Service in...
Marjorie Kessler
Mar 8, 2012
Marjorie D. (Sloan) Kessler, 90, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 8, 2012 at the Community Hospice Inn at St. Peters Hospital. She went peacefully surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Albany to the late Walter and A. Hazel Sloan. Marjorie lived with her daughter and son-in-law in Knox for the last 18 years. She graduated from...
Gloria M. Goodrich
Mar 8, 2012
RAVENA – Gloria M. Goodrich, 76, passed away on Thursday, March 8, 2012 at St. Peter's Hospital. Gloria was born on March 20, 1935 in Cossayuna, NY and was the daughter of the late William and Clara (Clough) Stewart. She was the wife of the late John W. Goodrich. She worked for the Hartford Insurance Co. for 41 years. She...
Harriet M. Lewis
Mar 7, 2012
ALBANY – Our beloved Harriet May VanDuzen Lewis departed from this world on Wednesday March 7, 2012. She was born in Beacon, NY on April 4, 1917 to Matilda and Christopher VanDuzen.Harriet was representative/administrator for New York Telephone for forty years before retiring in 1986. She was dedicated member of Welcome Chapel Missionary Baptist Church for over 50 years. Harriett...
Ronald J. Vogelsang
Mar 7, 2012
Ronald J. Vogelsang, 65, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 7, 2012 at the Stratton VA Medical Center. Ron was born in Albany to the late Frederick and Angela Vogelsang. He proudly served for the Unites States Army and was employed with the Albany Post Office for many years. In addition to his parents Ron was predeceased by his step-father,...
Carmella T. Lang
Mar 7, 2012
ALBANY – Carmella "Mollie" Lang (Lombardo), passed away on Wednesday, March 7, 2012 surrounded by her loving family at St. Peter's Hospice Inn. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Genevieve Lombardo. Carmella was predeceased by her husband, Edward J. Lang; brothers Vincent and Anthony Lombardo, and sisters Rose Burns, Jane LeMorta, and Mary Dunn.She...
Allen Dwight Martin
Mar 5, 2012
ALBANY - Allen Dwight Martin, 67, entered eternal rest on Monday, March 5, 2012 at St. Peter's Hospital Hospice Care surrounded by his loving family. Allen was born on September 14, 1944 in Redwood, Mississippi to the late Allen and Lucille J. (Smith) Martin. Allen was raised in Albany, NY and attended the Albany Public School system graduating from Philip...
Concetta Cramer
Mar 5, 2012
COLONIE – Concetta Cramer, 80, passed away on Monday, March 5, 2012 at the Hospice Inn at St. Peter's Hospital, after a long illness. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Faranda. She had resided in Colonie for 55 years. Connie enjoyed cooking, baking, gardening and shopping and having lunch with her two sisters....
Donald J. Gustin Jr.
Mar 5, 2012
ALBANY – Donald J. Gustin Jr., 53, passed away on Monday, March 5, 2012 at his home. Donald was born on May 25, 1958 in Albany. He was a handyman and enjoyed his horse racing. Donald is the loving son of Dorothy B. (Hansen) Gustin and the late Donald J. Gustin Sr.; the brother of John J. Gustin, David M....
Gerald Batcher
Mar 4, 2012
Gerald "Dusty" Batcher, 78, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 4, 2012 at Ellis Hospital with his family by his side. Dusty was born in Voorheesville to the late Howard and Charlotte Batcher. He was a country western singer, singing at several benefits and events around the Capital District. Dusty loved spending time with his family, taking many vacations and...
