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Linda M. Strack
Aug 26, 2023
Linda Marie Strack, 69, long time companion of Paul Van Alstyne, passed away on Saturday, August 26, 2023 at her home in Petersburg, New York.Born on December 30, 1954, she was the daughter of the late Jessie Kipp and John Conroy.Linda was a loving and caring woman. She was always giving of herself towards others. She was forever putting smiles...
Edward W. Conroy, Jr.
Aug 26, 2023
TROY - Edward W. Conroy, Jr., 86, passed away on Saturday, August 26, 2023, into the presence of his Lord and Savior. Ed grew up in Brewster, NY the only child of Joanna and Edward Conroy, Sr. Upon graduating as a Mechanical Engineer from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute '59, Ed was a brother of Phi Kappa Theta. Ed went on to...
Michael Such
Aug 26, 2023
Latham - Michael Such, 67 passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loved ones. Born in Watervliet on March 13, 1956 to Stanley and Lila (Altieri) Such. Michael was raised in Watervliet and was a graduate of Watervliet High School, HVCC, SUNY Oswego and received his Master's degree from SUNY Albany. In his early years Michael operated "Big Mike's...
William Loughran
Aug 26, 2023
ALBANY – William "Big Bill" Loughran, 64, died peacefully Friday August 26, surrounded by his loving family. Bill loved life, helping others, cooking and was an amazing father. Bill is survived by his adoring daughters, Laura and Mary Loughran. A memorial service was held on Tuesday at Noon at New Comer Cannon Funeral Home, 343 New Karner Road, Colonie. An...
Janet M. Fitch
Aug 23, 2023
Janet M. Fitch, 86, wife of the late Carl L. Fitch, passed away on Wednesday, August 23, 2023. Born on April 15, 1937, in Castleton NY, she was the daughter of the late Roger S. Hill and Dorothy E. Anderson. Janet graduated from Ravena Coeymans Selkirk High School in 1955, worked several jobs and raised her daughters, she then began...
Alysa Marie Lawyer
Aug 22, 2023
COLONIE----- Our beautiful daughter Alysa Marie Lawyer, 23, passed away peacefully on August 22, 2023 at St. Peter's Hospital in Albany, NY.Alysa, born March 10, 2000 in Schenectady, NY, is survived by her father Brian Lawyer, mother Sarah Kaminsky (Michael), step mother Jessica Maciong, her siblings Hunter Lawyer and Madison, Olivia, Avery and Ellis Kaminsky. Her grandfather James Lawyer (Ruth),...
Martha Liscum
Aug 22, 2023
Martha "Marty" Liscum, 85, wife of Douglas Liscum in Glenmont, NY passed away peacefully in her sleep on August 22, 2023 after a long battle with dementia.She was born October 25, 1937 in Gouverneur, NY, to the late Kenneth and Mildred (Santay) Slate. Martha worked many years as a nurses aide/home health aide for various medical facilities. In her spare...
Annette P. Matthews
Aug 22, 2023
Annette P. Matthews entered into eternal life on August 22, 2023, at the age of 95. Born in Beacon, NY on August 3, 1928, she was the daughter of George Washington Place and Josephine Peterson Place. The family later moved to Newburgh, NY where she graduated from Newburgh Free Academy and then graduated with honors from the Albany College of...
James Earl Wiggins Jr.
Aug 21, 2023
Troy - James Earl Wiggins Jr. aka "Hook", 81, passed away and entered into his final rest on Monday, August 21, 2023, 12:00 am at Samaritan Hospital, Troy, NYJames was born May 13, 1942, in Kinston, NC to the Late James E. and Frances Wiggins.Hook graduated from Adkin Senior High School, Kinston, NC in 1961, and then served in the...
David Charles Demartini
Aug 21, 2023
GUILDERLAND - David Charles DeMartini, 55, resided in Guilderland New York, passed away peacefully on the night of August 21, 2023. David was born in White Plains, New York on December 16, 1967. He grew up in Colonie, New York and graduated from Norte Dame Bishop Gibbons High School in 1985. From there, David attended Fordham University, and later moved...
Paul "Papa" W. Miller Sr.
Aug 21, 2023
COLONIE - Paul "Papa" W. Miller Sr., 79, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 21, 2023. Paul was born on February 16, 1944 in Albany and was the son of the late Walter and Frances (Bosher) Miller. He graduated from Christian Brothers Academy in 1962 and received his associates degree from Hudson Valley Community College. He proudly served his country...
Gerard Thomas Gagliano
Aug 20, 2023
WESTERLO - Gerard T. Gagliano, 66, husband of Ellen Gaddy Gagliano of Westerlo, passed away Sunday, August 20, 2023, at Albany Medical Center after a very long, courageous battle with multiple sclerosis.Born September 22, 1956, in Rockville Centre, New York, he was the son of the late Benjamin J. and Mary E. Morris Gagliano.Gerard grew up in Mineola, LI, NY,...
Ann Francis Cunniff Dougrey
Aug 20, 2023
Ann Frances Cunniff Dougrey 92, died Sunday, August 20, 2023.Predeceased by parents James Bernard Cunniff and Eugenia Cossitt Fazackerley and husband Donald George Dougrey. Survived by sons Mark James Dougrey and Scott George Dougrey (Gloria) and grandchildren Benjamin Charles Dougrey and Jessica Ann Dougrey. 1949 Graduate of Lansingburgh High School. She retired in January 1993 from New York State Department...
Michele M. Martens
Aug 20, 2023
Watervliet - Martens, Michele M., 67, went to our Lord peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, August 20th, 2023.Michele graduated from Vestal High School in 1974 and from SUNY Albany in 1981, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Language. She retired from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute after 40 years of service beginning in the Graduate Admissions Department and finishing...
Edward Burnham Jr.
Aug 20, 2023
Loudonville- Edward "Ned" F. Burnham, Jr., 52 passed away August 20, 2023.Edward "Ned" was born in Albany, NY on November 20, 1970. He was the son of the late Mary Lee (Szesnat) Burnham and Edward F. "Fox" Burnham, Sr.Ned was born, raised and lived in Loudonville, NY. He attended Southgate Elementary and Shaker High School, Latham, NY. He then worked...
Thomas O'Toole
Aug 19, 2023
Albany- Thomas O'Toole, of Albany, passed into eternal rest on August 19, 2023. He was 87 years old. He was predeceased by his parents, Robert O'Toole, Sr. and Helen Costello O'Toole; his brother and sister-in-law, Dr. Robert and Harriet O'Toole; and his sister and brother-in-law, Mary and G. Stephen Beals. Tom leaves in loving memory his dearest friend, Karen Chhabra,...
Lois J. Whitbeck
Aug 19, 2023
Lois J. Whitbeck, 76, passed away Saturday, August 19th, 2023. Born February 5, 1947, in Oneonta, NY, daughter of the late Edward and Lucy Taite. Lois was a dedicated clerk for the village of Round Lake, retiring after 20 plus years.Lois is the beloved wife and partner of 46 years to the late Oakley W. Whitbeck Jr. She is the...
Patricia A. Kelsch
Aug 19, 2023
ALBANY—Patricia Ann Quickenton Kelsch, 55, entered into eternal peace on Friday, August 19. Patricia was born in Colonie. She was dedicated to everyone that came into her life and a hard worker at SUNY Albany. She was the beloved wife of John B. Kelsch; loving mother of, Rachael (Richard) Rousseau and Christine (Anzil) Faizy; grandchildren, Joshua Rousseau, Nicholas Kelsch, Christopher...
Louise M. Draisey
Aug 18, 2023
GUILDERLAND - Louise M. Draisey, 94, passed away after a long illness on Friday, August 18, 2023. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late Marcella and Michael DeMare. Louise is predeceased by her husband, Walter N. Draisey, siblings Catherine Authier, Eugenia Miele, Marcella Cross, Salvatore, Nicholas and Michael DeMare.Louise loved being with her children and grandchildren, in...
Brian T. Gent
Aug 18, 2023
East Greenbush -Gent, Brian T., 71, a resident of East Greenbush, died on August 18 of complications from a long illness. He attended St Elizabeth's Elementary School in Wyckoff, NJ, Ramapo HS in Franklin Lakes, NJ, and St Joseph's College in Indiana. An adventurous outdoorsman, Brian was a longtime member of the NJ Explorer's Group and traveled across the country....
