William Zelezniak
Jul 7, 2012
William Zelezniak, 94 of Schenectady, NY passed away on July 7, 2012 at Albany Memorial Hospital. He is survived by his daughter, Julianne (Dean) and by his sisters, Mary, Katherine, Helen and Theodosia and by his brothers, Michael and Walter. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, July 11, 2012 at St. Nicholas Cemetery, Boght Corners...
Thomas J. Latorra
Jul 7, 2012
COLONIE – Thomas J. Latorra, 89, formerly of Colonie, passed away peacefully on Saturday July 7, 2012 at the Inn of Community Hospice at St. Peter's Hospital. He was born in Schenectady and was the son of the late Joseph and Anna Latorra. Tom had worked for General Electric Company for a short time and then worked for 38 years...
John O'Rourke
Jul 6, 2012
SCHNECTADY-John P. "Jack" O'Rourke, 79, of Ferguson St. Schenectady passed away on Friday, July 6, 2012 at Ellis Hospital following a short illness. Jack was born in Newhaven, Connecticut, the son of Patrick and Margaret Monahan O'Rourke. He has resided in Schenectady for most of his life. Jack was a veteran of the Korean War having served in the US...
Adam F. Plass
Jul 5, 2012
GLENMONT – Adam F. Plass, 29, passed away suddenly on Thursday July 5, 2012 at his residence. He was born in Albany and is the beloved son of Albert F. and Marta J. Goldberg Plass of Glenmont. Adam is the cherished brother of Julia Plass (Robert Baskerville) and Daphne Plass. He is the maternal grandson of Harry Goldberg and the...
Barbara Oswald
Jul 5, 2012
Barbara Gregory OswaldBarbara G. Oswald, 68, of Halfmoon died peacefully at home with her family, while overlooking her gardens on Thursday, July 5, 2012. Barbara was born February 18, 1944 in Deventer, the Netherlands, to José and Alexander Gregory. She arrived in Albany in 1969, married Bradford R. Oswald in 1974, and became a US citizen in 2007. She is...
Edwin J. Barbagallo Sr.
Jul 5, 2012
Albany- Edwin J. Barbagallo Sr., 65, entered into eternal life on July 5th after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Albany, he was the son of the late Gaeton and Agnes (Bendelski) Barbagallo. He is the beloved husband of 40 years to Anne Marie (Milgo) and the devoted father of Edwin J. Barbagallo Jr. and Michael W. Barbagallo. He...
John J. Dillon
Jul 4, 2012
ALBANY – John (Jack) J. Dillon, 85, of Albany, passed away on Wednesday July 4, 2012 at Albany Medical Center Hospital. He was born in Albany and was the son of the late John F. and Roseanne Kirkpatrick Dillon.Jack was a talented artist and an animal lover. He had worked for many years at the Academy of Holy Names in...
Ulysses White
Jul 2, 2012
ALBANY – Ulysses White, 60, entered into eternal rest on Monday, July 2, 2012. Born June 11, 1952, he was the son of Mamie and the late James White. He is survived by two brothers; one sister; one son; three grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews. A viewing will be held on Friday from 10:30 am to 12:00...
Dorothy Faranda
Jul 2, 2012
ALBANY-Dorothy M. Faranda, 69, of Prescott St. Albany passed away on July 2, 2012. She was born in Albany, the daughter of the late Charles and Dorothy Craig Powell. Dorothy resided in Albany all of her life. She was a devoted mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Spending time with her family was her greatest joy. She enjoyed cooking and also...
John C. Killings, Jr.
Jul 1, 2012
ALBANY - John C. Killings, Jr., 64, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 1, 2012 after a long battle with COPD. John is survived by a host of family and friends. He will be missed by all.Funeral services will be Saturday at 12:00 pm at New Comer Cannon Funeral Home, 343 New Karner Road, Colonie. Calling hours will precede the...
Thomas Mccarthy
Jun 30, 2012
ALBANY-Thomas A. McCarthy passed away on Saturday, June 30, 2012 at Stratton VA Medical Center. He was born in Newark, NJ and grew up in the NYC area. He was a veteran of WWII having served in the US Army in the 82nd Airborne Division. Mr. McCarthy taught in Rochester as a music teacher and has resided in Albany for...
Gwendolyn White
Jun 30, 2012
Gwendolyn White, 73, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 30, 2012. She was born in New York City to the late Richard and Alma White. Gwendolyn worked for Blue Cross Blue Shield in New York City as a case examiner, and later worked with Albany Medical Center in the billing department. Gwendolyn is the dear mother of Terrence "Terry" and...
Elizabeth Chalachanis
Jun 29, 2012
Elizabeth "Betty" Chalachanis, 79, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 29, 2012. Betty was born in Albany to the late Constantine and Marika Merdidis. In addition to her parents Betty was predeceased by her husband Jimmy. She was the sole proprietor of Andy's Lunch, Krusi Ave., Schenectady; she was also employed with Golub Corp for many years. She was friendly,...
Frank C. Selke
Jun 29, 2012
COHOES – Frank C. Selke, 57, passed away on Friday, June 29, 2012, surrounded by his loving family, at the Diamond Hill Nursing Home, after a long courageous battle with MS, through which he never lost his sense of humor. Frank was born on October 23, 1954 in Albany and is the son of Raymond C. Selke Jr. and the...
John T. Simmons
Jun 26, 2012
GUILDERLAND – John T. Simmons, 89, passed away on Tuesday June 26, 2012 at Our Lady of Mercy Life Center after a brief illness. He was born in Troy and was the son of the late Edward R. and Catherine Rodgers Simmons.John served in the US Navy during WWII. He was an electrical engineer with the General Electric Company in...
Kathleen M. Martinez
Jun 25, 2012
ALBANY – Kathleen M. Martinez, 14, passed away on Monday, June 25, 2012 at Albany Medical Center Hospital. Kathleen was born on June 3, 1998 in Paterson, NJ. She attended Myers Middle School and enjoyed watching the Food Network and sports and was an avid reader and a NY Jet Fan and NY Yankee fan. Kathleen is survived by her...
Elizabeth A. Defrancisco
Jun 25, 2012
COLONIE – Betty Ann DeFrancisco, 76, died peacefully on Monday, June 25, 2012. She was a wife, homemaker and a wonderful aunt to many. Betty Ann previously worked as a waitress at the RKO, LaCasa and The Moon. She was predeceased by her husband, Thomas D. DeFrancisco on May 27, 2011. Betty Ann is survived by several nieces and nephews,...
William F. Herbst
Jun 25, 2012
COLONIE – William F. Herbst, 49, passed away suddenly on Monday, June 25, 2012 after a courageous battle. Born in Albany, he was the son of the late Edward B. Herbst, Sr. and Irene Herbst and stepson of the late Joseph J. Gruber. Bill was a manager and longtime mechanic for Cole Muffler and a New York State certified inspector....
Shawn D. Lawyer
Jun 24, 2012
SCHENECTADY – Shawn D. Lawyer, 46, passed away on Sunday, June 24, 2012 at the Barnwell Nursing Home in Valatie. Shawn was born on February 18, 1966 in Schenectady and graduated from Gloversville High School. He also received his associates' degree from a technical college in Michigan and then received a certificate in welding from Arch Welding in Schenectady. He...
Laurie E. Burns
Jun 24, 2012
NISKAYUNA – Laurie E. Burns, 56, of Niskayuna, passed away on Sunday June 24, 2012 at Ellis Hospital after a brief illness. She was born in Niskayuna and is the beloved daughter of Jean McConnelee Burns of Colonie and the late John H. Burns.Laurie was a longtime participant of Schenectady ARC and attended the Sky Farm Camp and Pine Ridge...
