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John A. Burns, Jr.
Jun 7, 2011
COLONIE – John A. Burns, Jr., 78, passed away on Tuesday, June 7, 2011. Born in Petersburg, NY he was the son of the late John and Grace Burns. Mr. Burns has resided in Colonie since 1963. He was a U.S. Army veteran serving his country during the Korean War. John worked for First Albany Corporation for twenty-five years and...
Rebecca A. Canter
Jun 6, 2011
TROY – Rebecca A. Canter, 64, passed away on Monday, June 6, 2011 at Samaritan Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Rebecca is survived by her loving husband of 43 years, Normand A. Canter; her loving children, Daina A. (Eric) Pfister and Louis C. (Shannon) Canter; her cherished grandchildren, Paige and Jackson Canter; and her brother, Clifford Whithem. A memorial...
Patricia A. Bieber
Jun 5, 2011
COLONIE – Patricia R. Bieber, 76, passed away on Sunday, June 5, 2011 at Albany Memorial Hospital. Born in Brooklyn, NY she was the daughter of the late Walter and Ruth Filsinger. Patricia resided in Colonie since 1965. She is the beloved wife of over fifty-six years to Harold C. Bieber. Patricia is the devoted mother of Karl (JoAnn) Bieber...
Raymond F. Esopi
Jun 5, 2011
GUILDERLAND - Raymond F. Esopi, 90, of Guilderland passed away on Sunday June 5, 2011 at Julie Blair Nursing Home. He was born in East Greenbush and was the son of the late Lorenzo and Filomena Esopi. Ray had resided in Rensselaer County for most of his life.Ray served in the US Marine Corp during WWII. He was employed with...
Ellen O. Springsteen
Jun 5, 2011
ALBANY – Ellen O. Springsteen, 80, passed away on Sunday, June 5, 2011, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Opelika, AL, she was the daughter of the late Frederick and Carrie Buchanon. Ellen was an Albany resident for most of her life. She served with the New York State National Guard for ten years and was honorably discharged as...
Vera L. Briggs
Jun 4, 2011
COLONIE– Vera L. Briggs, 83, passed away on Saturday, June 4, 2011 at the Eddy Heritage House in Troy. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late Frederick and Laurina Schenmeyer.Vera enjoyed traveling, going to the ocean, and lighthouses. She was a devoted caregiver to her family.Vera is survived by her loving children, Paul T. Briggs, Scott W....
Nicole J. Grieves
Jun 4, 2011
COLONIE – Nicole J. Grieves, 27, of Colonie, passed away on Saturday June 4, 2011 at Sunnyview Rehabilitation Hospital as a result of a sudden brain aneurysm.Nicole was born in Albany and is the beloved daughter of Donald E. and Vicki L. (Henderson) Grieves of Colonie. She is the cherished sister of Tyler Grieves. Nicole is the granddaughter of Franklin...
Dominick A. Mariniello
Jun 4, 2011
ALBANY – Dominick A. Mariniello, 80, Sergeant First Class, joined his beloved wife, Nancy on Saturday, June 4, 2011 after a brief illness. Dominick was born on August 8, 1930 in Troy and was the son of the late Guy Thomas and Angeline (Dividdio) Mariniello. He retired as Sergeant First Class with the US Army from 1947 to 1968, serving...
Georgia M. Young
Jun 3, 2011
ALBANY - Georgia M. Young went to rest on Friday, June 3, 2011 at her residence surrounded by family and friends. She was the daughter of Sherman and Mae Dora Young. Georgia was born and raised in Albany, and graduated from Phillip Schuyler High School. She was a social worker for Albany County DSS for over 20 years before retiring....
Armen Halburian
Jun 3, 2011
COLONIE – Armen Halburian, 86, passed away on Friday, June 3, 2011 at St. Peter's Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Armen was born on October 19, 1924 in Albany and was the son of the late Harry and Lucy Halburian. He graduated from Mount Pleasant High School and received an arts scholarship to Pratt University in Brooklyn. He first...
William F. Engelhardt
Jun 3, 2011
William "Bill" Engelhardt, 83, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 3, 2011 at Albany Memorial hospital surrounded by his loving family. Bill was born in Albany to the late William and Mildred (Carty) Engelhardt. Bill proudly served in the United States Army after WWII. Bill retired from the Niagara Mohawk Power Corp. in Albany. with over 40 years of service...
Kurt F. Hoffman, Jr.
Jun 3, 2011
Kurt F. Hoffman, Jr., 75, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 03, 2011 at Samaritan Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Kurt was born in Colonie to the late Kurt and Hedwig Hoffman. In his younger years, Kurt enjoyed playing darts, being in a bowling league and playing the violin, later he would enjoy woodworking, fishing, jigsaw puzzles and spending...
Linda M. Fleming
Jun 1, 2011
ALBANY – Linda M. Fleming, 66, passed away on Wednesday, June 1, 2011 at Albany Medical Center Hospital. Linda was born on June 23, 1944 in Ferndale, Michigan and was the daughter of the late David and Shirley (Szumski) Topping. She served in the US Air Force from 1961 to 1965. She was an accountant for 31 years for the...
Kevin E. Heath
Jun 1, 2011
SCHENECTADY – Kevin E. Heath, 43, passed away on Wednesday, June 1, 2011 at Albany Medical Center Hospital. Born in New London, CT, Kevin is the son of Willie J. Heath, Jr. and the late Patricia A. Heath. In addition to his father, Kevin is survived by his loving wife of 11 years, Katherine A. Heath; his beloved children, Amber,...
Lavernne P. Bielawa
May 31, 2011
LATHAM – Lavernne P. Bielawa, 72, passed away on Tuesday, May 31, 2011 at Samaritan Hospital. She was born on February 22, 1939 in Upper Jay, NY and was the daughter of the late James C. and Florence C. (Lareau) Booth. She was a homemaker having raised her children and some of her grandchildren. Lavernne is survived by her loving...
Donald W. Burleski
May 31, 2011
COLONIE – Donald W. Burleski, 77, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, May 31, 2011, with his family by his side, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. He was born in Albany and was the son of the late Walter and Jozefy Burchalewski. Don served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He retired in 1996...
Joan E. Strohmaier
May 31, 2011
Joan (Stiffen) Strohmaier, 83, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 31, 2011. Joan was born in Albany to the late, Edward and Elizabeth Stiffen. Joan loved to play Bingo, travel and spend time with her family. In addition to her parents, Joan was predeceased by her loving husband, Carl Strohmaier, her granddaughter, Crystal VanEpps and her two brothers, James and...
John Joseph Maloney
May 31, 2011
COLONIE – John Joseph Maloney, 93, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 31, 2011 at The Hospice Inn at St. Peter's Hospital. John was born in Port Washington, NY and was the son of the late James and Jane (Whyte) Maloney. He served in the US Air Force and was awarded American Campaign, Good Conduct and Victory medals. He retired...
Mildred L. Ryan
May 31, 2011
COLONIE – Mildred "Sis" L. Ryan, 87, of Colonie, passed away peacefully on Tuesday May 31, 2011 at her residence, surrounded by her loving family.Sis was predeceased by her parents James and Elizabeth Bosher, her sister Jane Boni and her beloved son William LaBombard. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends and was an active member of the...
Raymond Joseph Devarnne, Jr.
May 30, 2011
ALBANY – Raymond Joseph DeVarnne, Jr., 52, passed away on Monday, May 30, 2011 at St. Peter's Hospice Inn. Born in Schenectady, he was the son of the late Raymond and Myrtle DeVarnne. Raymond proudly served in the United States Navy. He loved watching NASCAR, fishing, going to Lake George, and spending time with his grandchildren.Raymond is survived by his...
