Morris Irons, Sr.
Jan 9, 2012
DELMAR – Morris C. "Pa Dukes" Irons, 76, passed away on Monday, January 9, 2012 peacefully at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Morris was born on March 22, 1935 in Voorheesville and was the son of the late Clyde and Electria (Bivens) Irons. He was also predeceased by his daughter, Deborah Langenbach. He served in the US Army...
Brian James Slater
Jan 7, 2012
NISKAYUNA – Brian James Slater lost his struggle with his disease on Saturday, January 7, 2012. He was born in Niskayuna and was a graduate of Shaker High School and attended the College of St. Rose in Albany. Brian was a master of many things. He was a lover of the arts and had great vision for aesthetics. Brian was...
Harold C. Bieber
Jan 7, 2012
COLONIE – Harold C. "Hal" Bieber, 80, passed away on Saturday, January 7, 2012 at Samaritan Hospital. Born in Poughkeepsie, he was the son of the late Charles and Naomi Bieber. Hal resided in Colonie since 1965. He was a Staff Sergeant in the U.S. Marine Corp. and served as past Commandant for the local Marine Corp League detachment. Hal...
Helen J. Callahan
Jan 7, 2012
ALBANY – Helen (Josie) Callahan, 101, passed away peacefully on Saturday January 7, 2012 at St. Peters Hospital. She was born in Schenectady and was the daughter of the late Richard (Swart) and Charlotte (Lottie) Mattice. She moved to Albany where she married her devoted husband (John P. Callahan, Sr.). She was a longtime communicant of St. George's and St....
Andrew T. Viglucci
Jan 7, 2012
ALBANY – Andrew T. Viglucci died Saturday from complications of Alzheimers. He was 84.His long career as a newspaperman included a brief stint in 1967 as managing editor of the Times Union, a position he left to become the editor of the San Juan Star, a Pulitzer Prize winning English daily in Puerto Rico. Mr. Viglucci and his longtime friend...
William W. Golding
Jan 7, 2012
VOORHEESVILLE – William Ward Golding, passed away quietly on Saturday morning, January 7, 2012, with his family by his side. Bill was loyal to his beloved wife, Patricia, his devoted sons, Daniel and Thomas and his cherished grandchildren, Sarah, Eliah, William, Matthew and Emily. He is the loving great-grandfather of Sierah, Safiyah and Kaydence. Also surviving is his brother, Rick...
Audrey May Hutson
Jan 6, 2012
GUILDERLAND – Audrey May Hutson, 82, passed away unexpectedly after a brief illness on Friday, January 6, 2012. She was born Audrey May Valenti on May 6, 1929 to the late James Valenti and Martha Owens Valenti. Audrey graduated from Albany High School and Albany Business College. She was a communicant of Christ the King Church in Guilderland where she...
Marcia V. Pezzolla
Jan 6, 2012
ALBANY - Marcia Veronica Pezzolla (Fish), 90, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 6, 2012 at the Hospice Inn at St. Peter's Hospital. A native of Albany and lifelong resident of the Capital Region, Marcia was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Walsh) Fish and the loving wife of the late Frank Pezzolla, her husband of 46 years.Marcia...
Mary Elizabeth(Champagne) Vredenburg
Jan 5, 2012
Mary Elizabeth (Champagne) Vredenburg, 64, of Guilderland Avenue, Schenectady, NY, passed away January 5, 2012, at Ellis Hospital, Schenectady. Mary was born October 23, 1947, in Cohoes to the late Ernest and Sophie (Spiak) Champagne. She graduated from St. Michael's School and Keveny Memorial Academy in Cohoes. Mary is survived by her husband of 36 years, David Vredenburg; siblings, Barbara...
Osilde Volpe
Jan 5, 2012
LOUDONVILLE- Osilde Volpe passed away peacefully on January 5, 2012 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Introdacqua, Italy to the late Francesco and Maria Tangredi, she immigrated to the United States in 1947, initially to Brooklyn, and then to Peekskill, NY where she resided for over 60 years. Osilde will be remembered for her kindness and generosity. She spent...
Helen B. Houley
Jan 4, 2012
GAINESVILLE, FL – Helen B. Houley, 86, passed away after a brief illness on January 4, 2012 at her daughter's home in Florida. She was long time resident of Scotia.Born on May 24, 1925 in Herkimer, Helen was the daughter of the late Theodore and Mary (Demczar) Bius. She was a graduate of Herkimer High School. Helen volunteered for various...
Amelio Vitale
Jan 4, 2012
LOUDONVILLE – Amelio Vitale, passed away on Wednesday, January 4, 2012 at his residence, surrounded by his loving family. Amelio was born in Salerno, Italy and was the son of the late Giovanni and Louisa (Guarino) Vitale. He worked for the Italian government in law enforcement for several years before immigrating to America in 1959. He was the proprietor and...
James H. Clough, Jr.
Jan 3, 2012
SCHENECTADY – James Henry Clough, Jr., 82, passed away on Tuesday, January 03, 2012 at Glendale Nursing Home, Glenville. Born in Mechanicville, he was the son of the late James Henry Clough, Sr. and Harriet Asenath (Guynup) Clough.James worked for Service Liquor in Schenectady as a truck driver for 22 years. He was an avid bowler and golfer.Along with his...
William L. Aumic Jr.
Jan 2, 2012
COCOA, FL – William L. Aumic Jr., 57, of Cocoa, FL., formerly of Guilderland, died on Monday January 2, 2012 at his residence.He was born in Albany and is the son of Constance Mullen Albert of Albany and the late William L. Aumic Sr. Bill served in the US Air Force during the 1970's. In addition to his mother, he...
George J. Baranski, Sr.
Jan 2, 2012
ALBANY – George "Barry" J. Baranski, Sr., 87, of Albany passed away on Monday January 2, 2012 at the Veteran's Administration Hospital. He was born in Albany and was the son of the late Jozef and Janina Baranski. Barry was a 1942 graduate of Albany High School and served in the US Army during WWII. He was employed with Postman...
Izetta M. Chandler
Jan 1, 2012
ALBANY – Izetta M. Chandler, 69, passed away on Sunday, January 1, 2012. She is survived by eight children, thirty-six grandchildren, thirty-six great-grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends. Funeral services will be Monday at 11:00 a.m. at New Comer Cannon Funeral Home, 343 New Karner Rd., Colonie (Rt. 155-south of Central Ave). Calling hours will precede the service...
Willie Ray Ebron
Jan 1, 2012
ALBANY – Willie Ray "Big Willie" Ebron, 64, passed away on Sunday, January 1, 2012 at his home. Willie was born in Stokes, NC and was the son of the late James Henry and Allie G. (Daniels) Ebron. He was a chef for many restaurants in the Albany area for many years before retiring. He enjoyed fishing, gardening, music and...
Marion B. Smith
Jan 1, 2012
COLONIE – Marion B. Smith, 87, went on to meet her Lord and Savior on Sunday, January 1, 2012, surrounded by her loving family. She now joins her beloved late husband, Glenn H. Smith, whom she was married to for sixty three years. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Anna Brown. Marion lived in...
Patricia M. Wagner
Dec 31, 2011
Patricia M. Wagner, 66, passed away peacefully on December 31, 2011 with her family by her side. Patricia enjoyed camping, spending time with her family and watching her grandson Mikey race. She will be missed by everyone who knew her; especially her two dogs Pudge and Rusty. Patricia is survived by her loving husband of over 44 years, Fred Wagner;...
Geraldine May Hamblen
Dec 29, 2011
CHERAW, SC – Geraldine May (Nitsky) Hamblen, 75, passed away on Thursday, December 29, 2011 at Chesterfield General Hospital in Cheraw, SC. Born in Niverville, NY, she was the daughter of the late John and Dorothy (Sanford) Nitsky.Geraldine was a graduate of Albany Memorial School of Nursing, and retired after many years as a Registered Nurse. In her free time,...
