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Catherine M. Gillespie
Mar 13, 2011
GUILDERLAND – Catherine Mae Gillespie, 90, passed away Sunday, March 13, 2011 in Albany. Born September 19, 1920 in Lock Haven, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late David and Stella Martz. Catherine moved to Albany with her family and graduated from Albany High School in 1939. She was a loving wife, mother, and caregiver to many family members....
Robert E. Hayes, Jr.
Mar 13, 2011
SCHENECTADY, NY – Robert E. Hayes, Jr., 48, passed away on Sunday, March 13, 2011 after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Schenectady, he is the son of Dorothy McKinley Hayes and the late Robert E. Hayes, Sr. He lived and worked in the Schenectady area for all of his life. Bob had a CDL license and worked for...
Gilbert William Sickles, Sr.
Mar 12, 2011
LOUDONVILLE - Gilbert W. Sickles, Sr., 85, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 12, 2011 surrounded by his loving family. Gilbert was born in Cohoes to the late Edward and Ethel (Murphy) Sickles. Gilbert was a Navy veteran of 26 years. He was employed by the Ford Motor Company as an inspector for 24 years. Gilbert was a member of...
Robert W. Gibb, Jr.
Mar 11, 2011
LATHAM – Robert W. Gibb, Jr. 74, passed away on Friday March 11, 2011 at his home surrounded by his devoted wife of 52 years and his grateful children. Bob was born and raised in Cambridge Massachusetts. He proudly served in the US Army along with serving time in the Korean War. He worked his most passionate days as a...
Mary I. Pratt
Mar 9, 2011
Mary I. (Lo Giudice) Pratt, 83, of the Beltrone Living Center, Colonie, NY passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 9, 2011 surrounded by her loving family.Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late Domenica (Di Blasi) and Joseph Lo Giudice. She lived in this area her whole life. A graduate of Albany Business College. Mary worked for many...
Robert J. Walsh
Mar 9, 2011
ALBANY, NY – Robert J. Walsh, 74, passed away on Wednesday, March 9, 2011, surrounded by his family. Born in Jersey City, NJ, he was the son of the late Joseph and Ruth Walsh. He was a resident of Albany for 45 years. Mr. Walsh attended the University of Maryland and served his country in the U.S. Army from 1958...
Winifred M. Hennessy
Mar 8, 2011
GUILDERLAND, NY – Winifred M. Hennessy, passed away on Tuesday, March 8, 2011 at the Hospice Inn at St. Peter's Hospital, with her loving husband by her side. She was born in the Bronx and resided on Long Island and Queens before moving to the Capital District. Winifred is the beloved wife of 38 years to Michael J. Hennessy. She...
Carol A. Winkler
Mar 8, 2011
Carol Ann (Chobot) Winkler, formerly of Delmar; 69, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 8, 2011 at the Teresian House. Carol had been diagnosed with Early Onset Alzheimer's Disease when she was 53. Carol was born in the Bronx, New York and she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Eleanore Chobot. Carol received her RN from the Miserecordia...
Eileen M. Hirsch
Mar 8, 2011
WATERFORD – Eileen M. Hirsch, 59, passed away on Tuesday, March 8, 2011 at St. Mary's Hospital in Troy. Eileen was born on February 29, 1952 in Albany and was the daughter of the late Charles R. and Patricia M. (Dame Clark) Pelton, Sr. She was a title clerk for DMV in Albany for 14 years. She was an auxiliary...
Eugene M. Smalls, Jr.
Mar 7, 2011
ALBANY Eugene M. Smalls Jr., 81, of Albany, passed away on Monday, March 7, 2011 after a brief illness. He was born in Charleston, S.C. and was the son of the late Eugene and Wilhel-mina Smalls. Eugene was a resident of Albany for over 50 years. He retired from Jack's Oyster House after more than 35 years of service. He...
John Simpson Oakley
Mar 7, 2011
ALBANY, NY – John Simpson Oakley passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family on Monday, March 7, 2011. He was born in Poughkeepsie in 1927 to Mose and Eula Oakley. He graduated from Cornell University College of Agriculture in 1952 and earned his Masters in Education from SUNY Oneonta. He was an U.S. Army veteran of the Second World...
Helju H. Sepman
Mar 7, 2011
COLONIE- Helju H. Sepman, 89, of Colonie, died peacefully at her home on Monday March 7, 2011.Born in Tallinn, Estonia on June 21, 1921, she was very proud of her Estonian heritage. Helju passed on her love for her homeland's traditions, culture, folk dancing and rhythmic gymnastics to future generations of the Estonian Youth Group in Schenectady. She was a...
John Unser
Mar 3, 2011
Loudonville – John R. Unser, 67, passed away Thursday March 3, 2011 at Guilderland Center Nursing Home.John was born in Albany the son of the late John and Ruth (Hatlee) Unser and was a lifelong area resident, being raised on the family farm, where he continued to help his father into adulthood. He worked for J H Maloy Construction for...
Joan M. Zeh
Mar 3, 2011
Joan M. (Kahl) Zeh, 80, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 03, 2011 at Ellis Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Joan was born in Albany to the late Frank and Vera Mitchell. Joan loved animals, especially her kittens, Skipper and Peanuts. She enjoyed going to dinner and spending time with her family. In addition to her parents, Joan was...
David B. Benedict
Mar 2, 2011
RENSSELAER, NY – David B. Benedict, 57, passed away on Wednesday, March 2, 2011 at the V.A. Hospital in Albany, after a long illness. Born in Albany, he was the son of the late George Desderosier and Mildred D. Benedict. Dave lived in the Albany area for most of his life. He was a veteran of the United States Army....
Mabel Constance Musella
Mar 1, 2011
COLONIE - Mabel Constance "Connie" Musella, 88, passed away on Tuesday, March 1, 2011 at St. Peter's Hospital. Connie was born on November 24, 1922 in Boston, MA and was the daughter of the late James and Ida (DeLafayette) Cleaverly. She was a cashier for The Menu at the 20 Mall in Guilderland for several years before retiring. She enjoyed...
James E. Ross
Mar 1, 2011
LATHAM – James E. Ross, 72, passed away on Tuesday, March 1, 2011 at Samaritan Hospital in Troy, surrounded by his loving family. Jim was born on April 11, 1938 in Brooklyn, NY and was the son of the late James and Adelaide (Hinck) Ross. He served in the US Army in Korea. He was a Civil War buff and...
Joseph Scialdone
Feb 28, 2011
ALBANY - Joseph Scialdone, 57, passed away Monday February 28, 2011. Joe was born in Albany, NY on July 5, 1953 to the late Domenico and Victoria (Choppy) Scialdone. He was a graduate of the Vincentian Institute in Albany, NY, received a bachelor's degree in accounting from Siena College in Loudonville, NY, and was an employee of New York State...
Judith Avina
Feb 28, 2011
Colonie – Judith M. Avina, 63, passed away suddenly Monday February 28, 2011 at her home. She was born in Albany on June 20, 1947. "Judie" was daughter of the late Robert and Marion Salladin and the beloved wife of the late Patrick David Avina. She was a graduate of Colonie Central High School Class of 1965 and worked for...
Dorothy Welch
Feb 27, 2011
COLONIE, NY – Dorothy "Dot" Welch, 73, of Colonie, passed away on Sunday, February 27, 2011 after a lengthy illness, at her home, with her family by her side. Born and educated in Albany, she was the daughter of the late Henry J. and Helen Sheeran Welter. Dot was a lifelong area resident. She worked for Fuller Brush Company, Eastern...
