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Dwain L. Hitchcock

Dwain L. Hitchcock

May 29, 2011

SCOTIA – Dwain L. Hitchcock, 79, passed away on Sunday, May 29, 2011, surrounded by his loving family. Dwain was born on October 29, 1931 in Gloversville and was the son of the late Reginald and Reba Hitchcock. He worked many years as a dental lab technician. Dwain joined the Army during the Korean War, serving in Japan. He played...

Katherine Gardner

Katherine Gardner

May 29, 2011

ALBANY- Katherine (McNeal) Gardner went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 29, 2011, in the St. Peter's Hospital, after a short illness.Kitty was the daughter of the later Elder Joseph and Missionary Needa McNeal. She retired from Jacobson's Shirt Factory and Montgomery Wards to become the family's exclusive childcare provider. She was a member of Wilborn Temple...

Carson J. Davis

Carson J. Davis

May 29, 2011

COLONIE – Carson J. Davis, 59, passed away on Sunday, May 29, 2011 at his home. He retired after 15 years from the US Army as Staff Sergeant. Calling hours at New Comer Cannon Funeral Home on Thursday from 5 to 8 p.m. Burial at the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery in Schuylerville.

Dorothy M. Putnam

Dorothy M. Putnam

May 29, 2011

SCHENECTADY – Dorothy M. Putnam, 87, passed away on Sunday, May 29, 2011 at her son's home, with her loving family by her side. Born in Schenectady, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Florence Regels. Dorothy lived in Schenectady for all of her life. She enjoyed playing bingo, visiting Racino, and especially loved spending time with her...

Frederick W. Gibson

Frederick W. Gibson

May 28, 2011

GLENVILLE – On May 28, 2011, Frederick Wayne Gibson, 77, passed away peacefully and will now be joined in the Kingdom of our Lord. Born in Troy, NY on September 22, 1933 to Catherine and Robert Gibson, he grew up in Lansingburgh. He was a graduate of Lansingburgh High School and was proud of his hometown. He was a star...

Samuel J. Scott

Samuel J. Scott

May 28, 2011

GUILDERLAND – Samuel J. Scott, 45, passed away on Saturday, May 28, 2011 with his family by his side. Born in Albany, he was the son of the late Eugene and Jeanne Scott. Sam was a lifelong resident of Guilderland. He was currently working for Adirondack Cabling & Security. Sam was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying hunting, fishing and spending time...

Henry J. Romanzo

Henry J. Romanzo

May 27, 2011

Henry J. Romanzo, 86, of Clifton Park, died peacefully on Friday, May 27, 2011. Born in Albany, he was the son of the late Sam and Antonia Romanzo. A graduate and valedictorian of the former St. John's Academy, he was an Army veteran of WWII and a civilian employee of the Army Material Command with 33 years of Federal Service....

Thomas D. Defrancisco

Thomas D. Defrancisco

May 27, 2011

COLONIE – Thomas D. DeFrancisco, 80 passed away at his home on Friday, May 27, 2011, after a long battle with cancer. Tom was a veteran of the Korean War and a retiree of the United States Postal Service. He is survived by his wife, Betty Ann DeFrancisco and several nieces and nephews. Tom's family would like to thank the...

Alfin Shabazz El

Alfin Shabazz El

May 25, 2011

ALBANY- On the evening of May 25, 2011, the Angel of Mercy was sent to Kingston Hospital and gently sealed the lips of our beloved father Alfin Shabazz El. His soul winged its flight from this world of sin, sorrow, and pain to a place of eternal rest. Mr. Alfin Shabazz El was born Mr. Roland Curtis Gause on January...

Reese P. Schroeder

Reese P. Schroeder

May 24, 2011

MIDDLEBURGH – Reese P. "Kaptin" Schroeder, 23, died suddenly at his Middleburgh home on Tuesday, May 24, 2011. Reese resided in Schoharie County for most of his life. He was a 2006 graduate of Cobleskill Richmondville Central School District and a long time employee of Cobleskill Dunkin Donuts. Reese was the Middleburgh World Class UFC Champion. He was a great...

Harry Thomas King

Harry Thomas King

May 24, 2011

GUILDERLAND - Harry Thomas King, 87, passed away peacefully on Tuesday May 24, 2011 at the Kingsway Arms Nursing Center.Tom was born in Picture Rocks, PA and was the son of the late Joseph G. and Dorothy I. Fague King. He served in the US Navy on the USS Iowa during WWII. Tom was a sixty year resident of the...

Lorraine L. Schryver

Lorraine L. Schryver

May 24, 2011

Albany – Lorraine L. Schryver, 90, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, May 24, 2011 with her loving husband by her side.She was born in Clymer, NY, the daughter of the late Bert and Grace Lewis. Lorraine loved to play bridge and pinochle, and loved spending summers at the Cape.Lorraine is survived by her husband of 67 years, George...

James Shepherd

James Shepherd

May 23, 2011

COLONIE - James Shepherd, 54, of Colonie, went home to be with the Lord on May 23,2011. He leaves behind two brothers, Don and Robert and a sister Linda and several nieces and nephews. Calling hours for Jim will be on Wednesday, June 1, 2011 from 5 to 7 pm at New Comer Cannon Funeral Home, 343 New Karner Rd,...

Albert Denucci, Sr.

Albert Denucci, Sr.

May 23, 2011

Albert "Tony" DeNucci, 72, passed away at his home on Tuesday, May 23, 2011. Tony is survived by his children, Albert DeNucci, Jr. and Theresa (Evangelos) Townsend; his grandchildren, Jenna and Evan; his sister, Mary (Tom) Fox and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his sister, Joan Paratore.Funeral services will be Tuesday at 12:00pm at New Comer Cannon...

George C. Daniels

George C. Daniels

May 23, 2011

ALBANY – George C. Daniels, 61, passed away on Monday, May 23, 2011 at St. Peter's Hospital. He was the son of the late Lawrence and Mary Daniels.George was predeceased by his brother Gary Daniels.He is survived by his wife, Mary Daniels; children George Jr. and Lisa Daniels; grandson Jeremy Marcy; siblings Lawrence (Sandy) Daniels, Doreen (Butch) LaJoy, Grace (Louie)...

Ada M. Riccardi

Ada M. Riccardi

May 23, 2011

COLONIE – Ada M. Riccardi, 93, entered into eternal life with her family by her side on Monday, May 23, 2011, at the Van Rensselaer Manor. Born in Greenville, NY on June 23, 1917, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Bertha (Palmer) Finch. Ada devoted her life to her family as a wife, mother and homemaker. She...

Dolores M. Jones

Dolores M. Jones

May 22, 2011

Delores M. Jones, 73, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 22, 2011 at St. Peters Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Delores was born in Albany to the late George and Mary Burke. In addition to her parents, Delores was predeceased by her daughter, Suzanne Marie Kiley; her granddaughters, Amy Zinzow and Ashleigh Schneider; and her brother, George William Burke,...

Catherine Holmes Didonna

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

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

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...

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