James M. Cramer
Nov 14, 2011
VOORHEESVILLE – James M. Cramer, 77, passed away on Monday, November 14, 2011 at home. Born in Albany, he was the son of the late Chester C. and Hazel A. (Godfrey) Cramer.James is survived by his loving wife, Shirley Ann (Dubuque) Cramer; children James J. Cramer, Sr., Sandra A. Thomas, both of Voorheesville, Lewis A. Cramer of Westerlo, Chester C....
Mary B. Khachadourian
Nov 12, 2011
COHOES—Mary B. Khachadourian, 85, passed into eternal rest with her Lord Jesus on November 12, with her loving family by her side. Born in Watertown, Massachusetts, she was the daughter of the late George and Beatrice Kadehjian; predeceased by her brother, Aram Kadehjian; predeceased by her beloved husband, Khachadour (Khachig) Khachadourian. Mary was a member of Holy Cross Armenian Church,...
Lillian Marie Faber
Nov 12, 2011
ROTTERDAM—Lillian Marie (Klecar) Faber, 91, entered into eternal life on Friday, November 11, 2011. Lillian was born in New York City, a daughter of the late Gustave and Frances Smakal Klecar. Following graduation from Bogota High School in New Jersey, she was employed by Metropolitan Life Insurance Company in New York City for five years. She was a farmer's wife...
Luther A. Moore
Nov 11, 2011
TROY, NY – On Friday, November 11, 2011, after standing in the midst of a courageously hard and long battle with cancer and surrounded by his loving family, Luther A. Moore entered into eternal rest. Luther, son of Mae Frances Moore and the late Willie Udell Franklin, was born in Greeleyville, SC on February 14, 1951. Luther attended and graduated...
Roland E. Blais
Nov 11, 2011
TROY -- Roland E. Blais, 85, who was managing editor of the Stamford Advocate in 1978 when the newspaper won a Pulitzer Prize for investigative reporting, died Friday, November 11 in Troy, N.Y. A longtime resident of Stamford, he was predeceased in 2010 by his wife of 57 years, Margaret Smith Blais. Born April 20, 1926 in New London, Connecticut,...
Louis Martinez
Nov 10, 2011
LOUDONVILLE - Louis Martinez, 84, of Loudonville, passed away suddenly and peacefully on Thursday November 10, 2011 at his residence. He was born in Tamon, Spain and was the beloved son of the late Señor Martinez and Victoria Muñiz of Asturias, Spain. Lou was a survivor of the Spanish Civil War. He was a classical and flamenco guitarist. Lou worked...
Robert J. Roseberry
Nov 10, 2011
COLONIE – Robert J. Roseberry, 80, passed away on Thursday, November 10, 2011 at his residence. Born in Ithaca, he was the son of the late C.R. and Mary E. Roseberry. Robert was a resident of the Capital District for most of his life. He was a graduate of Cornell University. Robert worked for Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory for 40...
Catherine Smith
Nov 10, 2011
Catherine Dorsett Smith, 60, passed away peacefully after a three year battle of ovarian cancer on Thursday, November 10, 2011 at the Community Hospice Inn at St. Peters, surrounded by her loving family. Cathy was a caring and loving person to everyone around her. She was born and raised in Albany, NY. Cathy was employed with New York State, Taxation...
David Hoffman
Nov 10, 2011
David C. Hoffman, 70, passed away at home on Tuesday, October 11, 2011. Born in Albany, he was the son of the late Arthur Hoffman and Mary (Sweeney) Riley. David was the youngest of fifteen children and lived in Colonie for most of his life. Mr. Hoffman served his country in the U.S. Army as a paramedic. He was a...
Wayne W. Cuzdey
Nov 9, 2011
COLONIE – Wayne W. Cuzdey, 53, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, November 9, 2011. Born in Albany, he was the son of Katherine L. Cuzdey and the late Peter J. Cuzdey, Jr.Wayne worked for 10 years with the City of Albany, and 10 years with Metweld in Altamont as welder. In his free time, he enjoyed taxidermy and was an...
Thomas G. Baldowski
Nov 9, 2011
COHOES – Thomas G. Baldowski, 54, of Cohoes, passed away on Wednesday November 9, 2 011 at Albany Memorial Hospital after a brief illness.He was born in Albany and was the beloved son of the late Sigmund and Cecilia Rourke Baldowski. Tom was a 1975 graduate of Vincentian Institute and earned his Bachelors in English from the College of St....
Harold Clark
Nov 9, 2011
COLONIE – Harold Veree Clark, 86, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 09, 2011 at his home with his family by his side. Born in Cooperstown, NY on September 19, 1925, he was the second son of Harris and Lillian Clark. Harold graduated from Cooperstown High School in 1942 and entered the United States Air Force in October of 1943....
Padmini Periaswamy
Nov 8, 2011
Padmini Periaswamy, 43, passed away on November 8, 2011. Services were private.
Marian E. Tibbitts
Nov 7, 2011
ZEPHYRHILLS, FLA. – Marian E. Tibbitts, 88, passed away on Monday, November 7, 2011 in Zephyrhills, Fla. She was born in Albany and was the daughter of the late Walter H. Anna Marie (Yarum) Ristau. She was predeceased by her husband, William H. Tibbitts Jr.; her son, William H. Tibbitts III; her daughter, Kathleen Shufelt; and her brothers, Walter and...
Judith A. Jesco
Nov 6, 2011
COLONIE – Judith A. Jesco, 64, passed away on Sunday, November 6, 2011, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Helen Kapp. Judi was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend who always put her family first. She elected to stay at home to care for her grandchildren until...
Wilfred F. Kelly
Nov 6, 2011
Wilfred F. Kelly, 77, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 6, 2011 at Albany Medical Center Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Albany to the late Edward Kelly and Pauline (Gould) Meier. Wilfred proudly served with the United States Navy during the Korean War. Wilfred enjoyed being around his family, especially his grandsons. In addition to...
Lynda W. Neer
Nov 5, 2011
Lynda W. Neer, 57, passed away peacefully at her home, on Saturday November 5, 2011 with her loved ones by her side. Lynda was born in Albany to Raymond and the late Barbara Wells. She worked for over 23 years with the Teresian house as a Resident Care Coordinator. In addition to her mother Lynda was predeceased by her sister,...
Paul P. Rafferty
Nov 4, 2011
ALBANY – Paul P. Rafferty, 73, passed away on Friday, November 4, 2011 at Albany Memorial Hospital. Paul was born on December 17, 1937 in Albany and was the son of the Thomas E. and Mary (Zinzow) Rafferty. He served in the US Marine Corp from 1958 to 1962, attaining the rank of Corporal. He worked as a warehouse foreman...
Kevin L. Trunko
Nov 4, 2011
DELMAR – Kevin L. Trunko, 56, formerly of Colonie, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, November 4, 2011 at Albany Medical Center. Born in Albany, he was the son of the late Elizabeth "Betty" and Joseph Trunko.Kevin retired after 33 years of service between the NYS Department of Transportation and NYS Thruway Authority. He was a member of the Bethlehem Community...
Betty (Barbara) Turner
Nov 4, 2011
COLONIE—Betty (Barbara) E. Turner, 88, joined her loving husband Vern on Friday, October 28th. Betty was born in Albany, a daughter of the late Joseph and Helen Howarth. She was a graduate of the former Palmer Briggs (Austin Beauty School) and she owned her own salon for 55 years. Betty was a life member of Pine Grove United Methodist Church....
