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Shirley J. Gierka

Shirley J. Gierka

Nov 20, 2010

WATERVLIET, NY – Shirley J. Gierka, 82, passed away suddenly on Saturday, November 20, 2010 with her family by her side. Born in Troy, she was the daughter of the late George and Helen (Cherney) Fairchild. Shirley lived in Watervliet for all of her life. She was a seamstress and worked for Cluett & Peabody, O'Brien's and more recently for...

Margaret M. Hatin

Margaret M. Hatin

Nov 20, 2010

COLONIE – Margaret Moran Hatin, 89, of Colonie, passed away peacefully on Saturday November 20, 2010 at the Inn of Community Hospice at St. Peter's Hospital after a brief illness. She was born in Burlington, Vermont and was the daughter of the late Philip and Cora DeVoss.Marge enjoyed gardening, knitting, crocheting, singing and rides in the country. She was always...

Margaret M. Fennell

Margaret M. Fennell

Nov 19, 2010

Margaret Fennell, 84, passed away on Friday, November 19, 2010 at St. Peters Hospital. Margaret was predeceased by her daughter, Cheryl Terrille, her granddaughter, Lori Ann Howlan and her brother George Kakley. Margaret is survived by her son, Edward (Maryann) Fennell and her grandchildren, Alison, Amanda and Michael. The family would like to express a very special thank you to...

William C. Mclellan

William C. Mclellan

Nov 19, 2010

William C. McLellan, 78, passed away peacefully Friday November 19, 2010 at the Teresian House surrounded by his family. William was born in Camden, NY a son of the late Charles and Mary (McCarney) McLellan. Bill proudly served in the US Air Force during the Korean War. He worked for Walters Chevrolet and Oldsmobile for many years as well as...

Susan Weinstein

Susan Weinstein

Nov 18, 2010

LATHAM – Susan (nee: Tabachnick) Weinstein, 98, passed away on Thursday, November 18, 2010 at Albany Medical Center Hospital with her daughter at her side. Susan was born on November 13, 1912 in New York City and was the daughter of the late Joseph and Bessie (Gouranick) Tabachnick. Susan is survived by her loving daughter and son-in-law, Joan and Bill...

Christos J. Saffaras

Christos J. Saffaras

Nov 18, 2010

LATHAM – Christos J. Saffaras, 85, formerly of Troy, passed away on Thursday November 18, 2010 at Van Rensselaer Manor after a brief illness.He was born in Lowell, MA and was the son of the late John and Sophie Saffaras. Chris served in the US Navy during WWII. He was the former owner of All Aluminum Manufacturing in Green Island....

Philomena G. Hulslander

Philomena G. Hulslander

Nov 17, 2010

ALBANY – Philomena G. DeRusso Hulslander, 88, of Albany, passed away on Wednesday November 17, 2010 at St. Peter's Hospital after a brief illness.She was born in Albany and was the daughter of the late Charles and Marguerite DeRusso. Philly was employed as a Lab Technician with New York State Health Department for over twenty years. She enjoyed watching old...

Genevieve Cameron

Genevieve Cameron

Nov 15, 2010

ALBANY – Genevieve Cameron, 85, of Albany, passed away peacefully on Monday November 15, 2010 at the Inn of Community Hospice at St. Peter's Hospital.She was born in Albany and was the daughter of the late Michael and Anna Zirk. Mrs. Cameron was a crossing guard at Clinton and North Lake Ave in the City of Albany for 18 years....

Arthur L. Kallner, Sr.

Arthur L. Kallner, Sr.

Nov 15, 2010

SlingerlandsKALLNER, ARTHUR L., Sr.Arthur L. Kallner, Sr., 70, passed away peacefully at his residence on Monday, November 15, 2010, with his wife by his side, after a courageous battle with cancer. Arthur was born in Albany to the late John and Julia Kallner. As a young man, Arthur proudly served for the United States Army. He later worked until his...

Lindy G. Harriman

Lindy G. Harriman

Nov 15, 2010

Harriman, LindyAlbany – Lindy G. Harriman, 83, passed away peacefully Monday, November 15, 2010 at St. Peter's Hospice Inn after a long illness with Parkinsons Disease. He was born in Moriah, NY the son of the late George and Bella Harriman. Lindy was a truck driver with the Teamsters Local #294 for 35 years. He was a communicant of the...

Mildred J. White

Mildred J. White

Nov 14, 2010

ALBANY – Mildred J. White, 87, passed away on Sunday, November 14, 2010 at St. Peter's Hospital. Mildred was born on June 1, 1923 in Union City, NJ and was the daughter of the late Helen (Schutz) Miller and Louis Rosa. She worked for the NYS Department of Taxation and Finance for over 15 years, before retiring. She enjoyed skiing,...

Elaine H. Ferris

Elaine H. Ferris

Nov 14, 2010

RotterdamFERRIS, ELAINE H.Elaine H. Ferris, 77, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 14, 2010 at Ellis Hospital. Elaine was born in Crompton, RI to the late John and Eugenia Christenson. Elaine loved to travel, especially spending time in Maine. Her biggest joy in life was spending time with her grandson, Robert. She will be missed by all that loved her.Elaine...

Carroll James Hill

Carroll James Hill

Nov 14, 2010

COLONIE, NY – Carroll James "CJ" Hill, 91, passed away on Sunday, November 14, 2010. Born on July 2, 1919 in Kingston, NY he was the son of the late Charles James and Inez (Sweet) Hill. Carroll was raised in Middletown Springs, VT and was a longtime resident of Rutland, VT. Mr. Hill was a 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S....

Joan Fairman

Joan Fairman

Nov 13, 2010

Fairman, Joan Rotterdam – Joan M. Fairman, 74, passed away Saturday November 13, 2010 at Albany Memorial Hospital. Joan was born in Davenport, NY a daughter of the late Earl and Shirley Callahan, moved to Rotterdam as a young girl and has been a lifelong area resident since. She graduated from Draper High School, worked for General Electric as a...

Gwendolyn M. Nelson

Gwendolyn M. Nelson

Nov 12, 2010

LATHAM, NY – Gwendolyn M. Nelson, 83, passed away on Friday, November 12, 2010. She was born in Troy, NY and was the daughter of the late Gilbert and Gwendolyn O'Sullivan. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her beloved husband, Frank Nelson, her brother, Daniel O'Sullivan and her sister, Jean Birmingham. Gwendolyn is survived by her step...

Rhea Nicpon

Rhea Nicpon

Nov 11, 2010

MENANDS - Rhea Nicpon of Menands entered into eternal life at her residence on Thursday, November 11, 2010 with her family at her side. Rhea was born in Troy and was the daughter of the late William and Lucy Cavanagh O'Neill. She was a resident of Menands for many years. She was formerly employed by New York Telephone (Verizon) as...

William Katchmar

William Katchmar

Nov 11, 2010

ALBANY, NY – William Katchmar, 90, passed away on Thursday, November 11, 2010. Born in Troy, he was the son of the late Paul and Helen Katchmar. Bill graduated from Troy High School and was a U.S. Navy veteran serving his country in North Africa, during World War II. He worked for A. T. & T. and retired after over...

Michael A. Ofiesh

Michael A. Ofiesh

Nov 9, 2010

ALBANY, NY – Michael A. Ofiesh, passed away at home on Tuesday, November 9, 2010, surrounded by his loved ones, after a lengthy illness. Born in Troy on December 5, 1918, he was the son of the late Antony and Mary (Saad) Ofiesh. Mr. Ofiesh was a graduate of Troy High School, Siena College and S.U.N.Y. at Albany. He was...

Cornelius P. Goes

Cornelius P. Goes

Nov 8, 2010

LATHAM, NY – Cornelius P. Goes, passed away on Monday, November 8, 2010. He was born in Amsterdam, Holland and immigrated to the United States in the 1950's. He has owned and operated Goes Electric since 1969. Cornelius is the beloved husband of the late Nancy Goes. He is the devoted father of Karen Willard and her husband, John of...

Helen C.Fisher Davis

Helen C.Fisher Davis

Nov 6, 2010

COLONIE – Helen C. Fisher Davis, 90, passed away on Saturday, November 6, 2010 at St. Peter's Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Helen was born on December 16, 1919 in Brooklyn but was raised in Indian Fields, New York, attending school in Ravena, and Art School in Poultney, Vermont. She was the daughter of the late Frederick and Emma...

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