Zelda W. Colvin
Aug 9, 2011
ALBANY – Zelda Waylett Colvin, 84, passed away on Tuesday, August 9, 2011. Born in Stony Creek, CT she was the daughter of the late William and Hazel (Adams) Waylett. She moved to Albany in 1945. Zelda worked for New York Telephone Company before becoming a homemaker. She was an active member of The First Congregational Church, UCC Albany for...
Charles D. Putnam
Aug 9, 2011
ALTAMONT, NY – Charles D. Putnam, 66, passed away on Tuesday, August 09, 2011, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Duanesburg, he was the son of the late Charles and Ethel Putnam. Charles lived in Altamont for over fifteen years. He served his country in the U.S. Air Force and for over thirty years worked for Union Local #7....
Betty M. Gregory
Aug 8, 2011
COLONIE, NY – Betty M. Gregory of Colonie, passed away on Monday, August 08, 2011, surrounded by her loving family and friends after a brief illness. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late Norman and Nettie (Maxwell) Funk. She was a Principle Account Clerk for the New York State Teachers Retirement System before her retirement. Betty had...
Jeremy J. Carroll
Aug 7, 2011
Jeremy James Carroll, 20, passed away suddenly on Sunday, August 7, 2011. Jeremy was born in Schenectady to Michael Carroll and Sally Ann Westfall. He graduated from Colonie Central and worked for Amber Jack Construction with Jimmy McGuire in Colonie. Jeremy loved to ride his motorcycle, going golfing, watching the Dallas Cowboys and the Boston Red Sox, eating his grandmothers...
Peter J. Nantista, Jr.
Aug 6, 2011
ALBANY - Peter John Nantista Jr., 58, of Albany, died on Saturday, August 6, 2011 of ALS, better known as Lou Gehrig 's disease. He is the devoted son of the late Peter J., Sr and Elizabeth Pinckney Nantista; Beloved brother of Phyllis A. Nantista, Susan E. Nantista, M. Frances Nantista, Carl W. and Lauren O'Neill Nantista, Angele Nantista Dix...
Matthew D. Igoe
Aug 5, 2011
ALBANY, NY – Matthew "Matt" Igoe, died peacefully in his sleep on his birthday, August 5, 2011 at age 32. He departed this world much too soon, but lived life to the fullest. He was employed as a correction officer for the Albany County Sheriff's office for the past eleven years. Matt is survived by his beloved daughter, Isabel whom...
Loretta A. Welch
Aug 5, 2011
LATHAM – Loretta A. Welch, 68, of Latham, passed away peacefully on Friday August 5, 2011. She was born August 7, 1942 in Albany to the late Frank and Theresa Spenziero. Loretta was employed in the insurance business for many years, most recently with Capital Bauer Insurance, before retiring. She enjoyed working on her computer and spending time with her...
Elmer Evans
Aug 2, 2011
BILOXI, MS. – Elmer Evans, 84, of Sprakers, NY passed away on Tuesday August 2, 2011 in Biloxi, Mississippi. He was born in New York and was the son of the late Charles and Emily Evans. Elmer served in the US Army during WWII. He was an HVAC installer with the Roland J. Down Company for over 27 years. Elmer...
Gerald W. Yauch
Aug 1, 2011
ALBANY, NY – Gerald W. Yauch, passed away suddenly at home on Monday, August 1, 2011. Born in Albany, he was the beloved son of Ina M. Yauch and the late Philip F. Yauch. Jerry lived in Albany for all of his life and worked for the New York State Library in Albany for about seventeen years. He was an...
Ernest H. Schafer
Aug 1, 2011
ALBANY—Ernest H. Schafer, 78, entered into eternal rest on Monday, August 1, 2011 after a long time battle with diabetes, heart and kidney disease. Ernest was born in Springfield, MA, a son of the late Jacob and Marie Schafer. Ernest was a little league coach and helped with the cub scouts. He valiantly served his country in the United States...
Sierra K. Berhaupt
Jul 31, 2011
Colonie— On Sunday, July 31, 2011, we lost a very beautiful person, Sierra Berhaupt, age 13. Sierra was born in Albany, a daughter of Michael and Sheri Berhaupt. Sierra was the best, so loving and caring. She could put a smile on anyone's face and brighten up the whole room. She was an honor role student and was very attentive...
Robert E. Durand
Jul 31, 2011
SCHENECTADY, NY – Robert Edward Durand, 51, passed away peacefully at home, with his wife and son by his side, on Sunday, July 31, 2011, after a brave battle with ALS. Bob worked for many years at Wickes Lumber in Menands and more recently for Saginaw/Cleary Millwork. He is the beloved son of Beatrice Durand and the late William Durand....
Hunter Lee Murray
Jul 31, 2011
ROTTERDAM – Hunter Lee Murray, 5 months old, infant son of Gina M. LaRose and Brian K. Murray, passed away on Sunday, July 31, 2011 at Ellis Hospital. He was born at St. Peter's Hospital in Albany on February 22, 2011. In addition to his loving parents, Hunter is survived by his loving siblings, Logan, Kyle, Emileigh, and Justin; his...
Rita M. Sebast
Jul 30, 2011
COLONIE – Rita M. Sebast, 86, passed away on Saturday, July 30, 2011 at Albany Memorial Hospital. Born in Schenectady, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Nerling.Rita worked for Killy's Laundry and Dry Cleaning for 30+ years. She was also employed as a custodian at Picotte Realty for 11 years. In her free time, Rita enjoyed...
Jack R. Kowalchyk
Jul 28, 2011
Jack R. Kowalchyk, 65, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 28, 2011 at Rosewood Gardens, with his son Jack by his side. Jack was born in Troy, to Marguerite (Holler) Kowalchyk and the late Jack Holler. Jack proudly served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. He truly enjoyed his motorcycles, taking long vacations and traveling on them;...
Mary Lou Walker
Jul 27, 2011
SELKIRK, NY – Mary Lou Walker, 58, entered heaven on Saturday, July 27, 2011. After several months battling congestive heart failure she left this world quickly while vacationing with family at a favorite state park in Virginia. Mary Lou was a graduate of Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk High School in 1971 and Nyack College in 1975. She and her husband were members of...
John M. Robinson
Jul 27, 2011
456-4442New Comer Cannon FuneralObituary for John M. RobinsonCOLONIE – John M. Robinson, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 27, 2011. Born in Andrews, SC, he was the son of the late Eulah Tisdale. John worked for Bi-Lo Wholesale Distributors, and later as a supervisor for CDTA. John is survived by his wife, Donna Robinson; daughters Tina (Jose) Santiago of Cohoes,...
Anne M. Handerhan
Jul 25, 2011
Anne "Nancy" Handerhan, 79, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 25, 2011 at the Community Hospice Inn at St. Peter's. Nancy was born in Albany to the late Frank and Anne Handerhan. Nancy worked for NYS Department of taxation and finance for over 28 years where she retired in 1995. Nancy enjoyed spending time with her family, her grandchildren and...
Marion E. Reinemann
Jul 24, 2011
ALTAMONT, NY – Marion E. Reinemann, 77, passed away at her home on Sunday, July 24, 2011. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late Howard and Edna Westervelt and beloved wife of the late Adam C. Reinemann. Marion is survived by her devoted children: Doreen Reinemann, Bonnie Pennett and Adam C. Jr., Daniel, Jerry and David Reinemann....
Elizabeth King
Jul 24, 2011
DELMAR – Elizabeth "Betty" King, 83, passed away on Sunday, July 24, 2011 at St. Peter's Hospital in Albany. Betty was born on December 10, 1927 in Albany and was the daughter of the late Edward W. and Bessie (Conway) Kenneally. She was a homemaker most of her life. She moved to Delmar from Albany in 1998. Betty is the...
