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Catherine Holmes Didonna
May 20, 2011
ALBANY – Catherine Holmes DiDonna, 93, died peacefully on Friday, May 20, 2011 at the Teresian House in Albany, NY. Born in Gloversville, NY on August 30, 1917, Catherine was the daughter of the late Marguerite (Early) and George Henry Holmes. She attended Cathedral Academy in Albany, NY and graduated from the Amsterdam College of Business. Kay married George N....
Albert T. Engel
May 20, 2011
GUILDERLAND – Albert T. Engel, 86, passed away on Friday, May 20, 2011 at Ellis Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Albert was born on March 7, 1925 in Albany and was the son of the late Harry and Laura (Schroll) Engel. He graduated from Albany High School where he played baseball. He served in the US Navy from 1943...
Nancy L. Flynn
May 20, 2011
TROY – Nancy L. Flynn, 58, passed away on Friday, May 20, 2011 surrounded by her loving family after a long illness. Born in Troy, she was the daughter of Edward and Ruth LaBelle.Nancy was a great mom and adored her two sons. She loved her dog, Molly. Nancy won multiple publishers' awards while working with the Times Union. In...
Thomas G. Harlan
May 20, 2011
LATHAM – Thomas G. Harlan, 79, passed away on Friday, May 20, 2011 at the Hospice unit at the Stratton VA Medical Center. Born in Jersey Shore, PA, he was the son of the late Rebecca and George Harlan.Tom was a devoted son and brother. He was a member of the Sheet Metal Workers' Union for many years. Tom was...
Laura A. Des Chenes
May 19, 2011
PATTERSONVILLE – Laura Ann Des Chenes, 50, passed away on Thursday, May 19, 2011 at Ellis Hospital suddenly from a pulmonary embolism. She was born April 3, 1961 in Scranton, PA, the daughter of Donald R. and Shirley A. (Loomis) Peifer of Greentown, PA. She was a graduate of Buckhorn High School and worked for 15 years at Swiss Maid...
Betty W. White
May 18, 2011
PORT ST. LUCIE, FL - Betty Wikoff White of Port St. Lucie, FL, and formerly of Colonie, passed peacefully in her 94th year, at Treasure Coast Hospice House on Wednesday, May 18, 2011. She will now join her beloved husband of 69 years in eternal rest. Betty was born in Summit, NJ and became an Albany area resident in her...
Steven J. Stark
May 18, 2011
Steven J. Stark, 25, passed away suddenly on May 18, 2011. He was born in Albany, NY to Deborah Camarota and the late William Stark. Steven loved golfing, swimming, and dirt bike riding. He also enjoyed putting together go-carts, working with his hands and being with his friends. In addition to his mother he is survived by his step-father Rich...
Charles G. Bechard
May 18, 2011
COLONIE – Charles G. Bechard, 43, passed away at home on Wednesday, May 18, 2011. Born in Troy, he was the son of the late Louis and Jeanine Bechard.Charles served his country in the United States Army. He worked as a carpenter for Precision Glass and Aluminum in Scotia. In his free time, he enjoyed fishing and carpentry. Charles also...
Jake Burden
May 17, 2011
ALBANY – Jake Burden, 90, passed away on Tuesday, May 17, 2011 at the Daughters of Sarah Nursing Home in Albany. He was born on March 2, 1921 in Colquitt, GA and was the son of the late Gary and Alberta (Cross) Burden. Jake is survived by his loving children, Jake Burden Jr., Alberta Burden, Larry Burden (Elaine), Luther Burden...
Gretchen K. Mchale
May 16, 2011
GUILDERLAND – Gretchen K. McHale, 78, of Guilderland, formerly of Utica, NY, passed away quietly on Monday, May 16, 2011 in the comfort of her family after battling a long illness with courage and grace. Gretchen leaves behind her husband, John McHale, Sr.; her children, William Murray (Janet), Louise Basile, Marion Basile (Dominic), Peter Murray, John McHale, Jr. (Renee), and...
Joseph C. Motto
May 16, 2011
LOUDONVILLE – Joseph C. Motto, 79, passed away quietly with his family by his side on Monday, May 16, 2011. He was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran serving his country from 1953 – 1955. Joseph is survived by his wife of 55 years, Rita and their children; Paul (Peg Hopper) Motto, Leonard (Sheryl) Motto and Joseph (Mary) Motto. Joseph has...
Carey Allen
May 16, 2011
ALBANY – Carey Allen, 73, passed away on Monday, May 16, 2011 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Carey was born on November 1, 1937 in Tampa, FL and was the son of the late Carey and Berthina (Taylor) Allen, Sr. He served in the US Navy from 1955 to 1959. He was a volunteer for the Albany...
William J. Smith
May 16, 2011
William J. Smith, 62, passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with Leukemia on Monday, May 16, 2011 at the Community Hospice Inn, surrounded by his loving family. Bill was born in Albany to Shirley Smith and the late Ernest Smith. He was a Police officer for the City of Albany until his retirement and later worked as an armed...
Joan Ann Decker
May 15, 2011
COLONIE – Joan Ann Decker, 61, passed into eternal rest on Sunday, May 15, 2011 at Albany Medical Center. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Frances (Piechnik) Pszeniczny, Sr. Joan Ann was a graduate of St. Casimir's School and Albany High School. Since 1974, she was the payroll clerk for the Salvation Army and...
Myrtle Williams
May 15, 2011
COLONIE – Myrtle Williams, 93, passed away on Sunday, May 15, 2011 at her residence. Born in Ft. Edward, NY, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Mabel Clark.Myrtle was predeceased by her daughter Gracie Williams and grandson Kenneth Brown.Myrtle leaves behind to mourn her loving and devoted daughter, Mary L. Beverly; granddaughter Deborah Stover and grandson Michael...
Irene Pierce
May 15, 2011
COLONIE - Irene Allen Pierce, 100, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 15, 2011 at the Albany County Nursing Home. Born on October 30, 1910 in Gloversville, she was the daughter of the late Irving and Myrtle Allen. She was a lifelong area resident. Irene enjoyed knitting, crocheting, crosswords, fishing and relaxing at her camp on...
Retired Sgtgeorgef. Brown
May 13, 2011
ALBANY – Retired Sgt. George F. Brown, 53, passed away on Friday, May 13, 2011 surrounded by his loving family at St. Peter's Hospice Inn. Born in New Hartford, he was the son of the late Frederick and Marion Brown.George retired from the United States Army in 1998 after serving his country for 20 years. He enjoyed collecting and fixing...
Grady Thomas
May 12, 2011
CATSKILL, NY – Grady Thomas, 92, passed away at home on Thursday, May 12, 2011, surrounded by his family. He was born in Atlanta, GA and lived in Catskill, NY for most of his life before relocating to Albany a few years ago. Grady was a U.S. Army veteran serving his country during World War II. He is survived by...
Mary Feldstein
May 12, 2011
(518)456-4442Obituary for Mary FeldsteinALBANY – Mary Feldstein, 91, passed into eternal rest on May 12, 2011 with her loving sons by her side. Born in New York City, she was the daughter of Jacob and Molly Udowitz.Mary was a kind, caring, and compassionate person who always cared for others – be they strangers, friends, or family. She always had a...
David T. Mallia (Gilgallon)
May 11, 2011
(518)456-4442Obituary for David T. Mallia (Gilgallon)ROTTERDAM – David T. Mallia (A.K.A David T. Gilgallon), 60, passed away after a courageous battle with Leukemia on Wednesday, May 11, 2011 at Albany Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. Born in Schenectady, he was the son of the late Philip Mallia and Ida Gilgallon.David was a staff accountant for Galesi Management. He...
