George K. Barr
May 14, 2012
AVERILL PARK - George K. Barr, 77, went to be with his Lord on Monday, May 14, 2012. He was born in Pittsburg, Pa. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Craft Casatelli. He is predeceased by his parents, George and Bertha Barr and his sister, Barbara Lewis of Pittsburg, Pa. He is also survived by his brother William of...
Anne P. Sabis
May 14, 2012
CLIFTON PARK – Anne P. Sabis, 87, of Clifton Park, passed away peacefully on Monday May 14, 2012 at her residence. She was born in Brooklyn and was the daughter of the late Stanley and Frances Plaktonis.Anne graduated from Bishop McDonnell High School in Brooklyn where she gained her skills as a legal secretary. During WW II, she worked at...
Margaret L.(Donnelly) Clancy
May 13, 2012
COLONIE - Margaret L. (Donnelly) Clancy, 83, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Mothers Day, May 13, 2012 with her loving family by her side. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late John J. Donnelly and Louise (Perrault) White. Margaret was the devoted wife of John F. Clancy Sr. for nearly 65 years. She was a retired...
Willie Harris, Jr.
May 13, 2012
Willie Harris, Jr. passed away peacefully on Sunday May 13, 2012 at the Community Hospice of Albany at St. Peters with his loving family by his side. Willie was born in Halifax, VA to the late Willie and Martha Harris. In addition to his parents he is predeceased by his 2 brothers, Samuel and Herman Harris and his 2 sisters,...
Walter C. Yund, Ii
May 12, 2012
LOUDONVILLE - Walter Charles Yund, II passed away peacefully May 12, 2012 surrounded by his loving family. Walt was born July 19, 1922 in Amsterdam, NY, son of the late Louise Rothen Yund and Walter Charles Yund, a manufacturer and inventor. He grew up in Amsterdam with his brothers, the late Charles C. Yund and the late Theodore J. Yund....
Emma E.(Pastor) Petrucco
May 11, 2012
Schenectady— Emma (Pastor) Petrucco, 94, affectionately known as Betty to her family and friends, passed away on Friday, May 11, 2012 after a short illness. Emma was born on April 16, 1918 in Schenectady to the late George and Emma Brown and had lived in Schenectady all of her life. She was a graduate of Mont Pleasant High School. Emma...
James J. Jackman
May 11, 2012
RAYMERTOWN – James J. Jackman, 64, of Raymertown, passed away on Friday May 11, 2012 at Samaritan Hospital. He was born in Tarrytown, NY and is the son of Agnes Jackman and the late James J. Jackman. Jim, before his retirement, worked in Design and Construction for NYS Office of General Services. He was a life long follower of the...
Ernest R. Jacobson
May 11, 2012
Voorheesville – Ernest "Ernie" Jacobson, 92, beloved husband of Sylvia Jacobson, passed from this earth at his home on May 11, 2012. He was surrounded and cared for by his loving family during the past several years prior to his death. Ernie was a lifelong resident of Voorheesville, NY and son of the late Howard and Laura Jacobson (Cook). He...
Mildred A. Kitchen
May 11, 2012
ALBANY – Mildred Audrey Kitchen 82, of Albany, passed away peacefully on Friday May 11, 2012 at St. Peter's Hospital. She was born in Lowell, MA and was the daughter of the late Albert and Bessie Freeman. Mildred was a longtime secretary at the Church of the Nazarene in Malden, Massachusetts. She was an Auxiliary member of the Gideon's International...
Marlene A. Cochran
May 11, 2012
GUILDERLAND – Marlene A. Cochran, 79, passed away on Friday, May 11, 2012 at Our Lady of Mercy Life Center, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Wakatomika, OH she was the daughter of the late Russell and Esther (Jones) Thomas. Marlene had resided in Voorheesville for most of her life before moving to Guilderland eight years ago. She enjoyed...
Sharon Ottman-Lewis
May 11, 2012
Rotterdam – Sharon Ottman-Lewis (nee: Mills), 62, passed away on Friday, May 11, 2012 at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady. Born in Schenectady, she was the daughter of Elizabeth J. Mills (Bushey) and the late Richard J. Mills. Sharon graduated from Colonie Central High School in 1968 and received a Bachelor Degree at SUNY College Potsdam in 1974. She worked for...
Brian W. Niclas
May 11, 2012
ROTTERDAM – Brian W. Niclas, 65, passed away on Friday, May 11, 2012 at home surrounded by his loving family after a long illness. Born in Jamaica, Long Island and a Rotterdam resident of 42 years, he was the son of the late Peter and Mary Niclas.Brian, or more commonly known by his grandchildren and great-grandson as "Pop-Pop," was a...
Clarence Landy, Jr.
May 11, 2012
Clarence Landy Jr., 59, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 11, 2012 at St. Peter's Hospital.Clarence was born in Aiken, South Carolina. He was educated in the Albany School System. Clarence worked at Albany Medical College for over 30 years. He loved fishing, cookouts; his mom's cooking, and loved having chit-chats with his step-dad. He enjoyed watching the Animal Planet...
Barbara Derusso Kosier
May 10, 2012
Barbara De Russo Kosier, died May 10, 2012 surrounded by her loving family.Born June 9, 1935 in Albany, NY, Barbara was the daughter of the late James and Barbara (Simonetti) Dunney.Barbara graduated from Vincentian Institute in 1953. She retired from the United States Department of Commerce Census Bureau in 1992. Barbara owned two saddle horses and enjoyed riding. She was...
Evelyn M. Thompson
May 9, 2012
Evelyn (Lightsey) Thompson departed this life suddenly on May 9, 2012. She was born on March 21, 1917 to the late George and Grace Thompson. She was married to Sylvester Lightsey who preceded her in death. She was also predeceased by her granddaughter Frances Ross, two sisters and five brothers.She is survived by her only daughter Phyllis Thompson of Albany,...
Daniel M. Ploof
May 9, 2012
Daniel Michael Ploof, 57, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 9, 2012 after a long illness. Daniel was born in Troy to the late Henry and Shirley (Walsh) Ploof. Daniel loved reading books and electronics were his true passion. Daniel is survived by his brothers and sisters; Dawn Vandenburgh, Henry Ploof, Richard (Maryanna) Ploof, John (Ella) Ploof, David Ploof and...
Nettie Mae Jordan
May 9, 2012
SLINGERLANDS - Nettie Mae Jordan, 55, of Krumkill Road, Slingerlands passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 9, 2012 at St. Peters Hospital following a long illness. She was surrounded by her loving family. The daughter of Fred and Frankie Lee (Alexander) Jordan, Nettie was born in Chicago, Illinois on October 24, 1956. Nettie was one of four children born to...
Rose Annello
May 9, 2012
GUILDERLAND – Rose Annello, 89, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, May 09, 2012. Born in Utica, NY she was the daughter of the late Liberanti and Carmella Failla. She worked for Hycks Felt in Rensselaer and then for the Albany City School District. Rose was an active member of the Guilderland Senior Citizens and a parishioner of Christ the King...
Ruth (Stracher) Lindemann
May 9, 2012
ALBANY – Ruth (Stracher) Lindemann, 89, passed away on Tuesday, May 9, 2012 at the Teresian House in Albany. Ruth was born on October 20, 1922 in Albany and was the daughter of the late Max and Bertha (Borotsky) Stracher and wife of the late Harry T. Lindemann. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She enjoyed bowling, bingo...
Patricia A. Ryan
May 8, 2012
DELMAR – Patricia A. Ryan, 79, passed away on Tuesday, May 08, 2012, surrounded by her loving family at the Hospice Inn at St. Peter's Hospital. Born in Flint, MI she was the daughter of the late Frederick and Eva (Walters) Moore. She had resided in Delmar since 1971. Pat had a Master's Degree in Education. She was a former...
