Robert L. Hogrebe
Oct 8, 2011
COLONIE – Robert L. Hogrebe, 83, passed away on October 8, 2011 at Kingsway Arms Nursing Center in Schenectady. Robert was born on February 27, 1928 in Wilkes-Barre, PA and was the son of the late Anthony and Olga (Pliscott) Hogrebe. He worked as a machinist for Bridon American in Wilkes-Barre for many years before retiring at the age of...
Joseph E. Robinson
Oct 8, 2011
ALBANY – Joseph E. Robinson, 67, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 8, 2011, after a courageous battle with cancer. Joe was born on October 25, 1943 in Albany and was the son of the late Eugenie (Schloss) Robinson and Joseph C. Erwin. He was a graduate of Albany High School Class of 1961. He proudly served his country from...
Charles Fairman
Oct 8, 2011
Obituary for Charles FairmanROTTERDAM- Charles Fairman, 76, passed away on Saturday, October 8, 2011 at home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Rotterdam, he was the son of the late Harry and Mary Fairman.Charles graduated from Draper High School and was awarded a scholarship to Rennselaer Polytechnic Institute. However, he decided to serve his country in the Marine Corps.,...
Lorraine Demarest
Oct 7, 2011
Lorraine Scarlett DeVoe Demarest, 70, past away peacefully at her home on Friday, October 7, 2011, after a short brave battle with leukemia. Her third battle with cancer. She was a LPN for almost 50 years, touching the lives and praying for the souls of many. She retired from Saint Joseph's Provincial House in 2006. Lorraine was predeceased by her...
Dolores Molanodonahue Ropelewski
Oct 7, 2011
LOUDONVILLE – Dolores Ropelewski, 62, passed away on Friday, October 7, 2011 at Albany Memorial Hospital after a long battle with kidney disease and diabetes. She was surrounded by her loving family. She was the daughter of the late Joe Molano and Maria Quinones and was raised in Eagle Lake, TX. Dolores was the wife of John J. Ropelewski and...
Ethel A. Szesnat
Oct 7, 2011
ALBANY- Ethel A. Szesnat, 84, died Friday, October 7, 2011, at St. Mary's Hospital in Troy. She was born on August 3, 1927, the daughter of the Late Ada (Feiden) and Robert Hellwig.She retired as a clerk for NYS Department of Motor Vehicles located in Albany. Ethel enjoyed knitting and crocheting and spending devoted time with her Grand and Great...
Joan A. Loudis
Oct 7, 2011
Obituary for Joan A. LoudisALBANY – Joan A. Loudis, 71, of Albany and Lakeland, FL, passed away on Thursday, October 7, 2011 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late Andone and Mae Swasey Drossos. Joan worked as a bookkeeper for the Colonie Tennis Club and Bauer Insurance Company for several years. In...
Margaret M. Whittam
Oct 6, 2011
LATHAM- Margaret M. Whittam, 77 of Latham, died peacefully, October 6, 2011 at St. Peter's Hospital in Albany. She was born in Albany on August 1, 1934, the daughter of the Late Ellen (Bartlett) and Harold Seifts. She retired as a secretary for NY State Department of Environmental Conservation located in Albany. She was a devoted NY Giant's Fan, enjoyed...
Jane A. Buchanan
Oct 5, 2011
Obituary for Jane A. BuchananDELMAR – Jane A. Buchanan, 79, passed away on Wednesday, October 5, 2011 at Good Samaritan Nursing Home. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late Ernest and Sara Haverly. Jane enjoyed the company of her children and the children of the neighborhood. She was predeceased by her loving husband of many decades, Robert...
Jeffrey David Bogardus
Oct 5, 2011
Jeffrey David Bogardus, 39, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, October 5, 2011. Jeffrey worked at Phillips Medical Systems as a welder/team leader. He was an avid motorcyclist, loved target practice and was an auto enthusiast. Jeffrey's infectious smile and magnetic personality touched the hearts of all who knew him. Jeffrey was predeceased by his paternal grandparents, William (Marjorie) Bogardus and...
William E. Rucinski, Sr.
Oct 4, 2011
William E. Rucinski, Sr., 82, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 4, 2011 at the Wesley Health Care Center, Saratoga Springs with his family by his side. Bill was born in New Haven, CT. to the late Theodore and Alice Rucinski. Bill proudly served with the United States Army and later would work for the Albany County Real Property Investigators....
Nicholas J. Behuniak
Oct 4, 2011
SELKIRK – Nicholas J. Behuniak, 72, passed away on Tuesday, October 4, 2011, at Albany Memorial Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Nicholas was born on March 26, 1939 in Cohoes and was the son of the late Nicholas Behuniak and Helen T. (Mach) Prusik and stepson of the late Edward J. Prusik. He served in the US Army from...
Latoya M. Ellison
Oct 2, 2011
ALBANY- Latoya "Smurf" Ellison went home to be with the Lord on October 2, 2011. She was born on July 14, 1982. Smurf grew up in Albany, NY and attended the public school system. She is predeceased by her mother Mrs. Doris "Sissy" Belcher and two brothers Jasper Belcher & Kenyatta Dye. She is survived by four brothers Kenny, Derik,...
Patricia J. Sendzicki
Oct 2, 2011
NISKAYUNA – Patricia Sendzicki died on October, 2, 2011 after a prolonged illness at Ellis Hospital. Born in Schenectady on November 19, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Joan Przekop Matuszak. Patricia was a lifelong resident of Schenectady and Niskayuna. She was employed as an administrative assistant for over forty years at Union College in Schenectady....
Wallace G. King, Sr.
Oct 2, 2011
Wallace G. King, Sr., 81, passed away suddenly on Sunday, October 2, 2011 at St. Peters Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Wallace was born in Thessalon, Canada to the late Wallace and Bertha King. Wallace proudly served with the United States Navy during the Korean War and was on the USS Columbus. Wallace worked at several barber shops in...
James H. Edmonds
Oct 1, 2011
ALBANY – James H. Edmonds, 79, made his way home on Saturday, October 1, 2011 at St. Peter's Hospital. James is survived by his devoted wife, Addie Marie Edmonds; his loving children, Minister Carla (Bill) Broadnax, James Edmonds, Jr., Lisa Edmonds, and Lisa (David) Reid; his brother, Reverend Thomas Edmonds; four grandchildren and a great grandchild. He served in the...
Nicholas R. Kidalowski
Oct 1, 2011
ALBANY-- On Saturday, October 1, 2011, the world lost a very special, beloved young man. Nicholas R. Kidalowski (Nick), 23, passed away suddenly at his home in Albany. He was born June 3, 1988, and was a lifelong area resident. He attended Bethlehem Central High School, during which he enjoyed spending time with his friends, taking care of his beloved...
David Becher
Sep 30, 2011
On Friday September 30th 2011, David Thompson Becher, age 36, beloved husband of Melissa Becher and second dad of Rianna Ferrara, suddenly and tragically passed away at St. Peters Hospital following a brain aneurysm. David was the son of Robert Becher and Leslie Becher, brother of Alexander Becher and Emily Becher(Magee), grandson of Norman and Ruth Harvey of Queensbury, NY...
Albert Kruzinski
Sep 30, 2011
Albert T. "Al-B" Kruzinski, 38, went into the arms of the Lord surrounded by his loving family on September 30, 2011, after a brief illness at Albany Memorial Hospital. He was born in Albany, on October 30, 1972, The son of Joan (Bianchini) and Robert L. Kruzinski, Sr. of Loudonville.Al-B graduated from Colonie Central High School, class of 1990. He...
Aileen T. Welter
Sep 27, 2011
ALBANY – Aileen Welter, 85, of Temecula, California, formerly of Albany passed away on Tuesday, September 27, 2011, after a brief illness at the home of her daughter. It was Heaven's roll call and our Heavenly Father said, "Aileen there's someone else whose been waiting for you. It's Jesus, My Beloved Son. Here he comes now with open arms and...
