Harold J. Draper
Jun 27, 2011
GUILDERLAND – Harold James Draper, 86, passed away on Monday, June 27, 2011, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Detroit, MI he was the son of the late Alexander and Roselle Draper. Mr. Draper was a truck driver for all of his life, retiring from Pacific Molasses Trucking. After his retirement, Harold drove a Medicab van and then worked...
William D. Rathbun
Jun 27, 2011
DELMAR – William D. "Dave" Rathbun, 69, passed away at his home on Monday, June 27, 2011, surrounded by his loving family after a long illness. He was born in Syracuse and lived in the Albany area for most of his life. Mr. Rathbun served his country in the United States Army. He was a truck driver for J. A....
Freddie Taylor, Sr.
Jun 26, 2011
Obituary for Freddie Taylor, Sr.ALBANY – Frederick "Freddie" Taylor, Sr. passed away Sunday, June 26, 2011 at St. Peter's Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Born in Canton, MS on May 13, 1935, he was the son of the late Frank and Helowease Taylor. Freddie was raised in Clarksdale, MS. He attended Hopson's Public school. He retired from the N.Y.S....
Carlo R. Fiscarelli
Jun 26, 2011
Carlo R. Fiscarelli, 74, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 26, 2011 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Carlo was born in Philadelphia, PA to the late Carlo and Mary Fiscarelli. Carlo proudly served in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean War. Carlo played football for his high school and continued playing for the Marine Corps....
Eleanor Swett
Jun 25, 2011
DELMAR -- Eleanor M. Swett, 90, of Delmar, NY, passed away on June 25, 2011 at St. Peter's Hospital, after a year and a half in home hospice care. Born on November 22, 1920 in Verona, ND, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Andrea (Jenson) Aahl, Norwegian homesteaders.Eleanor attended Valley City College in ND, and worked summers...
Estelle Rose Toth
Jun 25, 2011
ALBANY - Estelle Rose Toth, 96, of Albany passed away peacefully on June 25th 2011 at the Teresian House. Born in Albany to Charles and Maryanna Zelka, Estelle lived all of her life in Albany and Colonie. She attended St. Casimir's Polish Catholic School. Estelle was married to the late Andrew J. Toth. She was also predeceased by her parents,...
Lois E. Marr
Jun 24, 2011
COLONIE – Lois E. Marr, 82, passed away on Friday, June 24, 2011. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late George and Amelia Watson, Sr. Lois lived in the Albany area for most of her life. She enjoyed playing bingo, camping, reading, ceramics and needlepoint. Lois was the wife of the late Floyd L. Marr, Sr. She...
Ralph D. Green, Jr.
Jun 24, 2011
GUILDERLAND – Ralph D. Green, Jr., 85, formerly of Syosset, NY, passed away on Friday, June 24, 2011 at St. Peter's Hospital. He was born in Syosset where he lived for most of his adult life. Ralph was a World War II Navy veteran in the V12 Program, serving aboard the USS Roosevelt. He attended Dartmouth University and Graduated from...
Leo Paradowski
Jun 23, 2011
LOUDONVILLE – Leo Paradowski, 92, of Loudonville, entered peacefully into eternal life on June 23, 2011 at Diamond Hill Skilled Nursing Facility in Troy, NY.Born in Rotterdam, he worked for ALCO Products prior to World War II and was drafted into military service where he honorably served his country in Europe. During his service in the Army he participated in...
Lance P. Endres
Jun 21, 2011
COLONIE – Lance P. Endres, 42, passed away suddenly Tuesday, June 21, 2011. Born in Albany, he was the beloved son of Cheryl L. Ruede and the late Donald R. Endres, Jr.Lance played baseball for Colonie's Little League, Babe Ruth, and high school. He also played football for school and Pop Warner. He graduated from Colonie High School in 1986....
James M. Landers
Jun 21, 2011
COLONIE – James (Jimmy) M. Landers, 31, of Colonie, passed away suddenly on Tuesday June 21, 2011 at his residence.He was born in Albany and is the beloved son of Joseph C. and Joanne Prinzo Landers of Colonie. Jimmy was a 1998 graduate of Colonie Central High School. He was a boxing enthusiast and had participated in the Golden Glove...
Ann L. Rasmussen
Jun 20, 2011
LOUDONVILLE – Ann L. Rasmussen, 82, of Loudonville, passed away on Monday June 20, 2011 at St. Peter's Hospital after a brief illness. She was born and educated in Brooklyn and was the daughter of the late Waldemar and Anna Caspersen. Ann was predeceased in 2006 by her beloved husband of 55 years, Raymond M. Rasmussen.She is the devoted mother...
Anthony Emmett Restifo, Jr.
Jun 19, 2011
Anthony "Tony" Restifo, 67, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, June 19, 2011. Tony was born in Albany to the late Anthony and Antoinette (Anziano) Restifo. Tony graduated in 1962 from Phillip Schyler High School in Albany. After graduation he proudly served with the United States Navy. He recently retired from New York State Department of Higher Education. Tony was a...
Jane F. Rooney
Jun 18, 2011
NORTH GREENBUSH – Jane F. Rooney, 79, passed away on Saturday, June 18, 2011 at Albany Memorial Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Jane was born on February 6, 1932 in Albany and was the daughter of the late Frank and Mary (Kolach) Urban. She enjoyed gardening, baking, taking trips to Atlantic City with her sisters, and spending time with...
Janice (Jan) Sabatino
Jun 18, 2011
COLONIE - Janice (Jan) Sabatino, 52, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 18, 2011, with her loving family and friends by her side after a courageous battle with lymphoma. A native of Johnstown Pennsylvania, Jan is the daughter of Zane and Joan (Robertson) Kauffman. She worked for many years at Crossgates Banquet House and then later for Anthem Health Services,...
Howard C. Schramm, Sr.
Jun 17, 2011
Howard C. Schramm Sr., 84, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Friday, June 17, 2011. Born and raised in Albany, he was the son of the late Charles Jacob and Genevieve Betters Schramm.He attended Philip Schuyler High School in Albany. After which he proudly served in the US Navy as a 3rd class Ships Fitter during World...
Philip N. Bergeron
Jun 17, 2011
SCHENECTADY – Philip N. Bergeron, 58, passed away on Friday, June 17, 2011 at home. Born in Schenectady, he was the son of the late Edward and Rose (Bobik) Bergeron.Philip worked as a carpenter. In his free time he enjoyed hunting, fishing, and motorcycles.Philip is survived by his wife, Cheryl (Barton) Bergeron; children Philip D. Bergeron, Megan M. Soto, and...
Dominick A. Papandrea
Jun 17, 2011
ALBANY - Dominick Anthony Papandrea, M.D., 93, a prominent Albany physician dies on Friday, June 17, 2011, surrounded by his loving family at The Hospice Inn at St. Peter's Hospital. Born in 1917, Dominick grew up on the family farm in the Hudson Valley with his father, Anthony Papandrea and his stepmother, Grace Lafaro Papandrea. Dominick's birth mother, Catherine Russo,...
John Filkins
Jun 16, 2011
ALBANY – John Filkins, 45, passed away on Thursday, June 16, 2011 surrounded by his loving family. Born in Albany, he was the son of Joseph Filkins and Geraldine Gardy.He is survived by his brothers, Joseph (Diane) and Marty (Heide Wunsch) Filkins; stepfather John Gardy; stepmother Estelle Filkins; step-siblings Michael and John (Faith) Gardy, Jr., Debbie (Sylvester) Criscione, and Michelle...
Mildred Simpson
Jun 15, 2011
ROTTERDAM, NY – Mildred Simpson, 93, passed away at home on Wednesday, June 15, 2011. Born in Schenectady, she was the daughter of the late Earl and Adeline Teller. Mrs. Simpson had resided in Schenectady for all of her life. Mildred was the beloved wife of the late Harold Simpson. She is the devoted mother of Joan Simpson, Larry (Patti)...
