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Michael Ross
Jan 28, 2012
Michael Ross, 98, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 28, 2012 at Our Lady of Mercy Life Center. Michael was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on November 13, 1913; he was the son of the late Ellen (Marotto) and Anthony Rossetti. As a young man, Michael moved to the Albany area where he became employed by the American Meter Company. He...
Margaret T. Habiniak
Jan 27, 2012
Margaret Habiniak, 90, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 27, 2012 with her family by her side. Margaret was predeceased by her loving husband George Habiniak and her parents Angeline and Giuseppe Genovese. Margaret is survived by her beloved children; JoAnn (William) Cartwright, George (Sharon) Habiniak, Jr. and Steven Habiniak. She is the sister of Carmella Galvin and the cherished...
Bertha J. Lysogorski
Jan 27, 2012
GUILDERLAND – Bertha J. Lysogorski, 100, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 27, 2012, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Cohoes and was the daughter of the late Edward and Emelia Julien. Bertha was predeceased in 1994 by her husband Paul Lysogorski Sr. She was the beloved mother of Robert (Carol) Lysogorski of Guilderland, Glen (Kathy) Lysogorski...
Melba F. Smith
Jan 26, 2012
Saratoga - Melba F. Smith,passed away peacefully at home Jan. 26, 2012. Born May 2, 1920 in Coleman,Alberta, predeceased by parents John and Lillie MacKinnon and brothers Donand Archie.Raised and educated in Cadominand Edmonton, Alberta. Melbataught school in Rat Lake and Cadomin, Alberta and laterpre- school in Slingerlands,NY. Melba and Bryson servedMethodist Churches in New York andVermont. She enjoyed bridge,...
Christina Taylor
Jan 26, 2012
Christina Elinor Skiba Christy Taylor, 85, died peacefully from injuries she sustained from a fall on Thursday, January 26, 2012, surrounded by her loving family in the Hospice Inn at St. Mary's Hospital, Troy, NY. Born in Poland to Elsbietta and Pavel Skiba on July 30, 1926, Christina survived WWII living in Budapest with relatives, after her parents' hometown of...
Dorothy "Dot"C. Coleman
Jan 26, 2012
ALBANY – Dorothy "Dot" C. Coleman, 95, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 26, 2012 at The Hospice Inn at St. Peter's Hospital. Dorothy was born on July 23, 1916 in Cohoes and was the daughter of the late Francis and Malvina (Chabot) Kilventon. Dorothy was raised in Cohoes and graduated from Catholic Central High School in 1933. She retired...
Lisa I. Blendell
Jan 26, 2012
DELMAR – Lisa I. Blendell, 56, of Delmar, passed away on Thursday January 26, 2012 after a brief illness. She was born in Douglaston, NY and was the daughter of the late Morris and Dinah Weiner. Lisa had resided in Delmar for the past 23 years. She was employed at Albany Memorial Hospital for over twenty years. Lisa was a...
Philip A. Rotella
Jan 25, 2012
GUILDERLAND - Philip A. Rotella, 18, of Guilderland, passed away suddenly. He graduated from Guilderland High School in 2011 and was studying Criminal Justice at Hudson Valley Community College. Philip was employed part-time at the Terrace at the Beverwyck Nursing Home. He was a devoted big brother who always looked out for his sister Lena. They enjoyed dining out, talking,...
Donald E. Weaver
Jan 25, 2012
Donald E. Weaver, 72, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 25, 2012 at the Statton VA Medical Center with his family by his side. Don was born in Albany to the late William and Helen Weaver. Don proudly served in the United States Marines and was the owner and operator of "Don Weaver Siding" for over 54 years. Don loved...
Travis Carson
Jan 25, 2012
COLONIE – Travis Carson, 88, passed away at home on Wednesday, January 25, 2012, surrounded by his family. Born in New York City, he was the son of the late James and Pauline Carson. Travis received his Bachelor's Degree from City College of New York and served in the U.S. Army during World War II in Okinawa. He was a...
Phyllis M. Pfeiffenberger
Jan 24, 2012
Phyllis M. Pfeiffenberger, 82, of Colonie, passed away on January 24, 2012. She was born on February 10, 1929 in Pottsville, PA. to Philip and Catherine Rosenberger. Phyllis graduated from Pottsville Catholic High School (Nativity) in 1946. She married Robert H. Pfeiffenberger on August 25, 1951. She worked as a telephone operator for AT&T. Phyllis and Robert moved to Colonie...
Leonard G. Napierski
Jan 24, 2012
GUILDERLAND – Leonard G. Napierski, 64, of Guilderland, passed away suddenly at his residence on Tuesday January 24, 2012.He was born in Albany and was the son of the late Eugene J. and Elizabeth Doran Napierski.Len was employed with the US Post Office in Colonie for over twenty five years. He will be remembered for his quick wit, his generosity...
Kevin F. Shortis
Jan 24, 2012
COLONIE – Kevin F. Shortis, 57, passed away on Tuesday, January 24, 2012 at home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Massachusetts, he was the son of the late Frances and Anna Shortis.Kevin worked for South Co., Inc. for eight years, and the South Colonie Central School District for ten years. In his free time, he enjoyed riding his...
Joseph T. Rozniewski Sr.
Jan 24, 2012
COLONIE – Joseph T. Rozniewski Sr., 74, of Colonie, passed away Tuesday January 24, 2011 at the Inn of Community Hospice. He was born in Albany and was a1956 graduate of Albany High School. Joe is the son of Bertha Hazelton and the late Francis Rozniewski. He was a truck driver for Staples, retiring in 2000. Joe enjoyed golf and...
Luther A. Relyea
Jan 24, 2012
COLONIE – Luther A. Relyea, 75, passed away after a long illness on Tuesday, January 24, 2012, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Luther was born on March 3, 1936 in Albany and was the son of the late Luther G. and Evelyn A. (Hilt) Relyea. He worked for Bear Manning for 10 years then for Albany Medical...
Marie Mccann Budge
Jan 23, 2012
SCHENECTADY - Marie McCann Budge, 92, died on Monday, January 23, 2012 in Albany surrounded by family members. Born on February 9, 1919, she was the oldest daughter of James and Catherine Florence O'Meara McCann. She was raised on the family farm in Chateaugay, NY, where her parents emphasized the importance of education to her and her six siblings. She...
Janine D. Lewtschenko
Jan 23, 2012
COLONIE - Janine D. Lewtschenko, 42, passed away on Monday, January 23, 2012 at Albany Medical Center Hospital after a long battle with diabetes and kidney failure. Janine was born on February 15, 1969 in Albany and is the daughter of Jean V. Lewtschenko and the late Yura Lewtschenko. She was a 1987 graduate of Colonie High School and attended...
Donna M. (Ross) Marro
Jan 23, 2012
COLONIE – Donna M. (Ross) Marro, 51, passed away on Monday, January 23, 2012 after a brief illness. She was born in Troy, raised in Watervliet and lived in Colonie for the last thirty years. Donna is the beloved wife of 29 years to Anthony G. Marro and the devoted mother of Nicholas and Danielle Marro. She is the loving...
Theodore G. Bosworth
Jan 22, 2012
Theodore Glenn Bosworth ("Ted") was born in Pawtucket, R.I., Feb 7, 1930, and he died in Albany, N.Y. on January 22, 2012. He was the second youngest of 6 children. Ted was honorably discharged from the US Army, having served as a cryptographer in Guam and then in the Korean War. He earned a degree in accounting from Sienna College....
Milton L. Greenfield Jr.
Jan 22, 2012
COLONIE – Milton L. (Buck) Greenfield Jr., 73, of Colonie, passed away on Sunday, January 22, 2012 at Daughters of Sarah Nursing Home. He was born in Albany and was the son of the late Milton L. and Margaret Greenfield Sr. Buck was a twenty year veteran of the US Navy and served during the Vietnam War. He was an...
