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Maida E. Quinn
Mar 3, 2012
CLIFTON PARK – Maida Elizabeth Quinn, 74, passed away on Saturday, March 3, 2012 at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Maida was born on July 22, 1937 in Brockton, MA and was the daughter of the late Allan M. and Bernice G. (Pratt) Shepherd. She was the loving wife of 45 years to the late Herbert R. Quinn...
Thomas J. Guthan
Mar 2, 2012
Thomas J. Guthan, 60, passed away on Friday, March 2, 2012 at the Intensive Care Unit at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady, after suffering a cardiac arrest. Tom was born in Schenectady to the late Ferdinand and Antonia Guthan. Tom grew up in Schenectady area and graduated from Linton High School. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends....
Joan M. Nantista
Mar 2, 2012
Joan M. Nantista 86, of Colonie, passed away on Friday, March 2, 2012, after a brief illness.Born in Albany, NY on November 30th, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Mary (Rush) Sivers and Delmar A. Sivers. Joan was predeceased by her beloved husband, Joseph J. Nantista Sr. in 1968. Joan graduated from the Academy of the Holy Names...
Norma M. Heinbach
Mar 2, 2012
LOUDONVILLE- Norma M. Heinbach, 75, of Loudonville, passed away peacefully on Friday March 2, 2012 at her residence. She was born in Easton, PA and was the daughter of the late Edmund and Iola Wieder. Norma had worked for several years with the North Colonie School District. She was the former President of the Latham Little League Ladies Auxiliary. Norma...
Roger J. Augliera
Mar 2, 2012
SLINGERLANDS – Roger J. Augliera, 69, of Slingerlands, passed away Friday March 2, 2012 at his residence, surrounded by his loving family.He was born in Queens, New York, and was the son of the late Charles and Ethel Augliera. After high school, Roger had served in the US Navy and was overseas in Okinawa and Taiwan. Following his military service,...
Laverne R. Weekes-Wilson
Mar 1, 2012
ALBANY – LaVerne R. Weekes-Wilson, 62, was called home on Thursday, March 1, 2012, with all of her family by her side. LaVerne was born and raised in the Central Harlem Area of New York City to the late Lourecie Selby-Montgomery and Abraham Montgomery. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her brother Abraham Montgomery, Jr. LaVerne worked...
David W. Turner
Mar 1, 2012
ALBANY - David William Turner, 56, of Albany, NY passed away suddenly on March 1st. David was born on August 10, 1955 to Wyvonnie and the late William Turner, Jr.David grew up in Catskill, NY, attended the Catskill Public School system, and graduated from Catskill Senior High School. As a child, he attended Riverview Baptist Church in Coeymans, NY and...
Jane Carol Macfarland
Mar 1, 2012
COLONIE – Jane "Carol" MacFarland, 74, passed away on Thursday, March 1, 2012 at St. Peters' Hospice Inn. Born in Saratoga Springs, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Kate (Edwards) MacFarland.Carol was a resident of the Town of Colonie for 50 years. She worked for Travelers Insurance Company as an executive assistant for 41 years. She also...
Catherine E. Larose
Mar 1, 2012
Catherine E. (Crowley) LaRose,78, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 1, 2012. She was the daughter to the late John Crowley and Margaret Davis. Catherine retired after 35 years with the Albany School system. She also enjoyed working with the kids at the teen center in school 19. She enjoyed the simple things in life, especially spending time with her...
Howard C. Otty, Sr.
Mar 1, 2012
Howard Conrad Otty, Sr., 93, of Eddy Village Green in Cohoes, formerly of East Greenbush, NY, passed away on March 1, 2012 in Cohoes, NY. He was born in Albany on August 8, 1918, the only child of the late Robert W. Otty and Ottilia Miller Otty.Howard graduated from Albany High School in 1937. As a youth he was active...
Mary Lou Allmond
Feb 29, 2012
NISKAYUNA – Mary Lou Allmond, 89, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, February 29, 2012 after a brief illness. Born in Altoona, PA, she was the daughter of the late George and Maxine Cassarly.Mary Lou was employed as a teacher's aide for BOCES. She was an ardent animal lover. In addition to caring for gerbils, rabbits, guinea pigs and many dogs...
Carol A. Van Derwerken
Feb 29, 2012
ALBANY – Carol A. Coler Van Derwerken, 73, of Albany passed away on Wednesday, February 29, 2012 at Albany Memorial Hospital. She was born in Albany and had owned and operated the Beauty Bazaar in Albany for forty years. Carol is the loving daughter of Marie R. Coler and the late John G. Coler. Carol is the beloved sister of...
Raymond E. Holland, Iii
Feb 29, 2012
ALBANY - Raymond E. Holland, III, 54, departed this life suddenly on February 29, 2012. He was born September 9, 1957 in Albany and educated in the Albany School system. Raymond was employed by the New York State Library for the Blind as a clerk for 37 years. He also worked for Toys R Us for 11 years. Raymond was...
Athanasios G. Karathanasis
Feb 29, 2012
SCHENECTADY – Athanasios G. Karathanasis, 73, of Schenectady, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 29, 2012 at the Inn of Community Hospice, surrounded by his loving family.He was born in Samos Greece and was the son of the late George and Kiriaki Karathanasis. He enjoyed fishing, Cape Cod and visiting family and friends in Greece. Athanasios is the beloved husband...
Carrie Bell Grace
Feb 28, 2012
ALBANY – Carrie Bell Grace, 104 was called home on February 28, 2012. Born in Dothan, Alabama, she became an Albany resident in 1963.Carrie Bell's unyielding devotion to the LORD and family was surpassed by none. She held open arms for all in need. Carrie Bell loved gardening, fishing, cooking and was an accomplished seamstress. She was predeceased by her...
Rosemarie Leblanc
Feb 27, 2012
LATHAM – Rosemarie LeBlanc, 62, passed away on Monday, February 27, 2012 at Our Lady of Mercy Life Center in Guilderland after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Rosemarie was born on June 15, 1949 in Albany and was the daughter of the late Angelo and Rosemary (Borowsky) DiPace. Rosemarie was a dedicated wife, mother, and grandmother. She was...
Niveen T. Jurena
Feb 27, 2012
GUILDERLAND - Niveen Jurena, 46, of Guilderland, New York, crossed into the heavenly eternal, ending her courageous, nearly two year battle with endometrial cancer.Born in Cairo, Egypt, Niveen was the middle child and youngest daughter of Talat and EnayatOkby of Binghamton, New York. As a child and throughout high school, she and her siblings,brother Nader Okby (Catherine), of Middletown, New...
Jacob L. Lochner Iv
Feb 27, 2012
ALBANY – Jacob L. Lochner IV, passed away on February 27, 2012 after a long illness. He was born in Albany and was the son of the late Dr. Jacob L. and Julia Lochner.He owned and operated Silverstein's Small Engine Repair Shop and Toy Store on Central Ave in Albany for many years. He left the retail business for a...
Shirley Luciano
Feb 27, 2012
Shirley E. Luciano, 72, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 27, 2012, with her husband of 52 years by her side. Shirley was born in Albany to the late Edward and Dorothy Pink. In addition to her parents she was predeceased by her sisters: Gloria Pink and Joan Pink.Shirley is survived by her husband, Albert F. Luciano Sr.; her daughter,...
Claire E. Sanchez
Feb 27, 2012
Albany – Claire E. Sanchez, 81, of Albany, formerly of New York City, passed away peacefully on Monday February 27, 2012 at Our Lady of Mercy Life Center surrounded by those who love her.Claire lived in New York City for most of her life before coming to Albany in 2009. The family wishes to thank the dedicated staff of the...
