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Margaret Mcchesney
Jan 13, 2011
WESTERLO – Margaret "Marge" K. McChesney, 85, passed away on Thursday, January 13, 2011 at Barnwell Nursing Center in Valatie, NY. Marge was born on July 3, 1925 in Linden, NJ and was the daughter of the late Nicholaus P. and Barbara (Schulz) Wernes, both originally of Hungary. Marge was the loving wife of Harry H. McChesney and mother of...
Lois Mausert
Jan 13, 2011
Lois Mausert, 94, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 13, 2011 at the Ellis Residential and Rehabilitation Center, surrounded by her loving family. Lois was born in Chatham, to the late Harry and Nellie (Moore) Waltermire. Lois was the longest living graduate of Cazenovia High School; since then she continued her education at Mildred Elley, earning a degree in Business....
Veni Kostas
Jan 13, 2011
Kostas, VeniAlbany – Veni Kostas, 89, passed away peacefully Thursday January 13, 2011 at the Stratton VA Medical Center with his dear friend and companion, Martha, at his side.Veni was born in Albany a son of the late Semela Kizirides and Kostas Dakchoylous and was a lifelong area resident. He proudly served in the US Navy during WW II from...
John D. Allen
Jan 12, 2011
LOUDONVILLE- John D. Allen 62, of Loudonville, passed away on Wednesday January 12, 2011 at the VA Medical Center. He fought a strong and courageous battle with cancer and endured with dignity and grace.John was born in Albany and was the son of the late Louis Allen and Theresa Lamar. He served in the US Army, Military Police and recognized...
Robert J. Campbell Sr.
Jan 12, 2011
SELKIRK – Robert J. Campbell Sr., 84, died on Wednesday January 12, 2011. He was born in Albany and was the son of the late John and Edna Doolittle Campbell. Bob was a veteran of WWII having proudly served his country in the US Army, 786th Tank Battalion, and European Theatre under General Patton. Prior to his retirement at age...
Thomas J. Riveglia
Jan 12, 2011
Thomas Riveglia, 46, passed away peacefully after a brief illness on Wednesday, January 12, 2011 surrounded by his loving family. Tom was born in Syracuse to Edward and Alberta (Rossi) Riveglia. Tom was a graduate of Liverpool High School and earned his Bachelors degree from SUNY Oswego. Tom was formerly employed by Forward Financial Co. for 17 years. He was...
Jayne Biernacki
Jan 11, 2011
ALBANY, NY – Jayne Biernacki, 87, passed away on Tuesday, January 11, 2011 at the Community Hospice Inn at St. Peter's. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Florence McDonald. Mrs. Biernacki worked for the New York State Thruway Authority from where she retired. After her retirement, she worked as a draftsman. Jayne was a...
Richard J. Stankus
Jan 11, 2011
COLONIE – Richard J. Stankus, 73, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, January 11, 2011 at his home. Richard was born on May 5, 1937 in Albany and was the son of the late Julius G. and Margaret (Jensis) Stankus. He served in the US Army from 1960 to 1962. He retired as a cable supervisor for the NY Telephone Co....
Louann M. Freitag
Jan 11, 2011
COLONIE – Louann M. Freitag, 68, died on January 11, 2011, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Daughter of the late Louis and Marion Tanace. She is survived by her beloved sons, Karl (Helene Carro) Freitag of Albany and Robert (Lisa McGrath) Freitag; her grandsons, Douglas and Joseph Freitag; step-grandson, Alexander Meyers; her siblings, Arlene Strain, June (Nicholas)...
Keith E. Kissee
Jan 10, 2011
Albany - Keith Eugene Kissee, 55 departed this life in the arms of Jesus Christ on January 10, 2011. He was born on January 12, 1955 to Elmo and Floscelia Kissee in Danville, Virginia. Keith grew up in NYC and attended Epiphany Church where he served as an altar boy while attending Epiphany Elementary School. While attending Bishop Loughlin High...
Edward C. Dixon
Jan 9, 2011
ALBANY – Edward C. Dixon, 68, passed away on Sunday, January 9, 2011 at Albany Memorial Hospital. Edward was born on October 4, 1942 in Darvytown, Jamaica, West Indies and was the son of the late F. Theophilus and Enid (Jones) Dixon. He was a print screen technician for the All-U Active Wear in Albany where he was currently working...
Donald E. Leary
Jan 9, 2011
GLENMONT, NY – Donald E. Leary, 85, passed away on Sunday, January 9, 2011 at Albany Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. Born in Albany, Mr. Leary had resided in Glenmont for most of his life. He was a U.S. Army veteran serving his country during World War II. Don was a railroad engineer for many years, retiring from Conrail....
Kenneth C. Mcallister
Jan 9, 2011
LATHAMMcALLISTER, KENNETHKenneth McAllister, 57, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 9, 2011 at St. Peters Hospital after a long illness, surrounded by his loving family. Kenneth was born in Albany to Catherine and the late Richard McAllister Sr.. Kenneth worked for Price Chopper for over 35 years, he enjoyed gardening, had an extensive collection of model race cars, loved spending...
James E. Peer
Jan 8, 2011
COLONIE, NY – James E. Peer, 88, passed away on Saturday, January 08, 2011. Born in Glenville, NY he was the son of the late John and Jennie Peer. He attended schools in Schenectady and Scotia then worked for Sears as an appliance technician. Jim was a volunteer for the Smoky Mountains National Park in NC, Christian Appalachian Project in...
Margaret A. Scully
Jan 8, 2011
WATERVLIET, NY – Margaret A. Scully, 92, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 08, 2011 at the Van Rensselaer Manor Nursing Home. She was born in Troy and lived in Watervliet for most of her life. Marge attended St. Francis School and was a graduate of Catholic Central High School. She worked for Montgomery Ward in Menands for many years...
Donald F. Hillmann
Jan 8, 2011
Albany – Donald F. Hillmann, 88, passed away Saturday January 8. 2011 at St. Peter's Hosptial.Don was born and raised in Albany, the son of the late Frad and Grace (Speck) Hillmann. He graduated from Philip Schuyler High School and was a veteran of WW II, having proudly served in the US Army with the Combat Engineers. He was wounded...
Mary G. Smith
Jan 8, 2011
Smith, MarySchenectady – Mary G. (Gallagher) Smith, 88 , passed away Saturday January 8, 2011 at The Avenue Nursing Home in Schenectady, NY after a brief illness. Mary was born in Oneonta, NY January 9, 1922, graduated from Oneonta High School and was an active member of the VFW Auxiliary of Brooksville, FLA.Mary is survived by three sons: Gerald T....
Frank V. Bliven, Sr.
Jan 7, 2011
ALBANY – Frank V. Bliven, 71, of Albany died January 7, 2011. Father of Frank V. Bliven Jr. and Lori L. Bliven. Brother of Kathy Herbst and the late George and Patrick Bliven. Grandfather of Cora Bliven.Funeral Friday afternoon at 1:00 at New Comer Cannon Funeral Home, 343 New Karner Rd. Colonie. A calling hour will precede the service from...
Anthony Walston
Jan 7, 2011
Walston, Anthony Troy – Anthony Edward Walston, 61, passed away Friday January 7, 2011 at Samaritan Hospital.He is survived by his beloved wife of 19 years Sally Walston, children: Sakeena Walston-Courtyer and Sharon Bobbitt, stepchildren: Toshia, Christina, Tarabia, Taffeta and Ticon, sisters: Arthalia Palmer, Karen Bell, Kim Walston and one brother Corey Walston and several grandchildren and a host of...
Yura Lewtschenko
Jan 7, 2011
COLONIE – Yura Lewtschenko, 64, of Colonie, passed away on Friday January 7, 2011 at his residence, after battling cancer.He was born October 2, 1946 in Hamburg, Germany to the late Andre' Lewtschenko and Anna Federow. Yura migrated to the United States as a young toddler. He was a 1965 graduate of Philip Schuyler High School and attended Hudson Valley...
