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Marion Dane
Jul 19, 2011
COLONIE – Marion Dane, 88, passed away on Tuesday, July 19, 2011 at The Hospice Inn at St. Peter's Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. She was a Colonie resident for over 83 years. Marion was born in Saranac Lake and was the daughter of the late Howard T. and Blanch A. (Pelkey) Westfall. She was a bookkeeper for General...
Anita T. Holman
Jul 19, 2011
COLONIE – Anita T. Holman, 64, of Colonie, passed away peacefully on Tuesday July 19, 2011 at St. Peter's Hospital after a courageous battle with leukemia.She was born in Mexico, Maine and was the daughter of the late Melvin and Yvette Richards. Anita earned her nursing degree at Maria College and worked as a devoted LPN caregiver. More recently, Anita...
Vladimir Cakri
Jul 19, 2011
ALBANY - Vladimir Cakri, 57, passed away on Tuesday, July 19, 2011. A funeral service will be held on Thursday at 10:00 am at St. Sophia's Greek Othrodox Church, 440 Whitehall Road, Albany. Calling hours will be held on Wednesday from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm with a 12:00pm Trisagion Service at New Comer Cannon Funeral Home, Colonie. Interment will...
Isabelle Savoie
Jul 18, 2011
COLONIE - Isabelle "Belle" Caroline Savoie, 76, passed away on Monday, July 18, 2011 at Albany Memorial Hospital. Belle was born on March 1, 1935 in Albany and was the daughter of the late William Roy and Dorothy May (Bowyer) Vadakin. She was a clerk typist for the NYS Department of Labor Worker's Compensation Board for 20 years, retiring in...
Saluda Lownes
Jul 18, 2011
ALBANY – Saluda Lownes, 86, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 18, 2011. Born in Yanceyville, NC, she was the daughter of the late Harvey and Mallie (Williamson) Lownes.Saluda was a child care provider and foster parent for many years. She was known as "Gram" to almost everyone. Saluda is survived by her daughter Donna (John) Robinson of Colonie; son...
Olga Conklin
Jul 18, 2011
GUILDERLAND – Olga Conklin, 97, died peacefully on July 18, 2011 at St. Peter's Hospice Inn. Olga was the daughter of the late John and Maria (Jarosh) Kutny. Olga was a member of the Gulderland Senior Citizens, a founding member of the Huntersland Fire Department and a devoted communicant of St. Madeleine Sophie Catholic Church. Olga is fondly remembered by...
Patrick G. Heery
Jul 17, 2011
COLONE- Patrick G. Heery, 45, of Colonie, passed away on Monday July 17, 2011 at his residence. Pat was born in Saratoga Springs and was the son of the late James T. and Mary Tierney Heery. He was raised in Albany and attended Blessed Sacrament School and Albany High School. Pat was a graduate of Hudson Valley Community College. He...
Peter S. Stricos
Jul 16, 2011
MURRELS INLET, SC – Peter S. Stricos, 63, departed this world suddenly on Saturday, July 16, 2011, to join his family that passed before him. Born in Albany on October 23, 1947, Peter was the son of Antoinette "Toni" Stricos and the late Stelio P. "Ted" Stricos. In addition to his mother Toni, Peter is survived by his sister, Margaret...
Freda Van Sein
Jul 16, 2011
TROY – Freda Van Sein, 48, passed suddenly, July 16, 2011 at her home. Freda was born in Newark,NJ a daughter of the late Roger and Erma Van SeinFreda is survived by her siblings, Emile Van Sein (Barbara), Elsa West (Keith), Eric Van Sein (Ivy), Karl Van Sein; several nieces and nephews, 5 great-nieces and nephews and a host of...
Neal Trahan
Jul 16, 2011
ROTTERDAM – Neal Trahan, 45, of Rotterdam, passed away on Saturday July 16, 2011. He was born in Pawtucket, Rhode Island and had been a Rotterdam resident for most of his life.Neal was a 1984 graduate of Mohonasen High School and had served in the US Army. He played football for Rotterdam Pop Warner and Mohonasen High School. Neal was...
Dinah A. Parr
Jul 16, 2011
Dinah Parr, 46, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, July 16, 2011 surrounded by her loving family. Dinah was born in Albany to Ann (VanGeest) Brodbeck and the late Charles Brodbeck, Jr. Dinah worked for over 27 years for Uni Select, in Albany where she made many great friends. Dinah loved the outdoors and spending time in the...
Raymond G. Hilton
Jul 16, 2011
GUILDERLAND – Raymond G. Hilton, 86, passed away on Saturday, July 16, 2011 at The Hospice Inn at St, Peter's Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Raymond was born on July 1, 1925 in Pittsfield, MA and was the son of the late Clarence and Mary (Carey) Hilton. He served in the US Navy during WWII from 1943 to 1945....
Muriel A. Thurman
Jul 15, 2011
MIDDLE GROVE- Muriel (Skeets) Anna Thurman, 87, passed away on July 15, 2011 at the Daughters Of Sarah Nursing Home. Muriel was born in Staatsburg, NY on August 22, 1923 to Albert Stanley & Anna Elizabeth Crusius. She was a stay at home mom who enjoyed spending her days watching her grandkids. She loved growing up on Sacandaga Lake on...
Charles L. Konopka
Jul 15, 2011
Charles L. Konopka, 90, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 15, 2011 at Ellis hospital. Charles was born in Philadelphia, PA. Charles worked for American Locomotive CO, working on Steam and Diesel engines and tanks and later would retire from General Electric as a welder. Charles was predeceased by his loving wife, Jane Konopka.Charles is survived by his beloved sons;...
Maria C. Reale
Jul 15, 2011
Maria C. (Cataldo) Reale, 91, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 15, 2011 at the Eddy Village Green, Cohoes surrounded by her loving family. Maria was born in Calabria, Italy to the late Domenico and Maria Rosa Cataldo. In addition to her parents, Maria was predeceased by her loving husband, Domenico Reale. She is survived by her beloved daughters; Josephine...
John F. Kennedy
Jul 14, 2011
LATHAM – It is with great sadness that the family of John "Jack" F. Kennedy, 50, announces his passing on July 14, 2011. He passed after a long and courageous battle with cancer at his residence, surrounded by his loving family.John was born November 25, 1960 in Albany and is the beloved son of Rosemary Kennedy and the late Frank...
Edward S. Kosier
Jul 14, 2011
LOUDONVILLE—Edward S. Kosier, 81, died July 14, 2011 in his Loudonville home.Edward was born March 24, 1930 in Stamford, NY, a son of the late Stephen and Helen (Oblinski) Kosier.Ed retired from the United States Postal Service and from New York State Civil Service. Ed was also an Army Veteran of the Korean War. He graduated from Stamford High School....
William M. Oliva
Jul 12, 2011
Ballston Spa -- William Michael Oliva passed away at home on July 12, 2011 after a five year battle with lung cancer. Billy was born November 18, 1942 to Anna and William Oliva Sr. in Newark, New Jersey. Billy served in the Army Reserves for 6 years, went to Cosmetology school and became a very successful hairdresser and owner of...
George Charles Wheeler
Jul 12, 2011
ALBANY - "I have fought the good fight. I have stayed my course. I have kept the faith." These words from Timothy Chapter 4, is George C. Wheeler's testimonial to a well-lived life. George C. Wheeler, 87, formerly of Front Street, Schenectady, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July12, 2011 at the Hospice Inn at St. Peter's Hospital, Albany. He was...
Anthony J. Lahart
Jul 12, 2011
GUILDERLAND – Anthony J. LaHart, 71, passed away suddenly on Tuesday July 12, 2011 at St. Peter's Hospital. Anthony was born on February 6, 1940 in Ausable Forks, NY and was the son of the late Clayton and Julia Ann (Blaise) LaHart. He was the maintenance superintendent for the Van Buren Apartments in Niskayuna for over 40 years. Anthony enjoyed...
