Christena A. Magowan
Oct 8, 2010
GUILDERLAND – Christena A. Magowan, 84, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, October 8, 2010, surrounded by her loving family. Christena was born on August 18, 1926 in New Aberdeen, Nova Scotia, Canada and was the daughter of the late James and Margaret (McIntyre) MacNeil. Christena graduated in 1948 from St. Joseph's School of Nursing in Glace Bay,...
Anna E. Winn
Oct 8, 2010
COLONIE – Anna E. Winn, 85, of Colonie, passed away on Friday October 8, 2010 at the Inn of Community Hospice. She was born in Philadelphia, PA and was the daughter of the late Herluf R. and Anna E. Kletz Hansen.Anna was employed as head file clerk with New York State Tax & Finance for over 32 years, retiring in...
Antonette Scarselletta
Oct 8, 2010
ALBANY – Antonette Celella Scarselletta, 83, passed away Friday October 8, 2010. Born in Hudson, NY, she is the daughter of the late Charles and Nancy (Rapauno) Celella. Antonette and her husband of 60 years, Albert L. Scarselletta, owned and operated Everite Heating and Plumbing Service of Colonie, NY. She was a great cook, gifted at crocheting, needlework and sewing...
Lee C. Caldwell
Oct 7, 2010
SARATOGA – Lee "Papa Smurf" Caldwell, 79, of Saratoga, passed away on Thursday October 7, 2010 at Saratoga Hospital. He was born in Stuyvestant, NY and was the son of the late Earl J. and Mary Jane Losee Caldwell.Lee was a heavy equipment operator for several construction companies including Lucarelli Construction in Latham. He was an active member of the...
Joan Williams
Oct 6, 2010
COLONIE – Joan Williams, 60, of Colonie, passed away on October 6, 2010 at her residence. She was born in Albany and was the daughter of the late Richard and Helen Williams.Joan was a graduate of SUNY Albany with a degree in Political Science. She was a supervisor with the NYS Division of Youth for 31 years. Joan supported many...
David N. Collins
Oct 6, 2010
Niskayuna - David N. Collins died Wednesday, October 6, 2010 at Ellis Hospital. David was born on June 8, 1967 in Albany. He graduated from Niskayuna High School, Schenectady County Community College and the University of Tampa, FL. The son of William R. Collins of Niskayuna and the late Jean C. Collins, David is survived by three children in Florida:...
Hilliard Piper
Oct 5, 2010
Hilliard Austin Piper, Sr, 88, passed away on Tuesday, October 5, 2010 after a long illness. He was born on May 5, 1922 in Great Barrington, Mass., son of the late Barnard Sr. and Hazel Piper. Hilliard worked for over 45 years as a master interior/exterior decorator and contractor. He painted the town red. He served in the United States...
Robert J. Dittmer, Jr.
Oct 5, 2010
CLIFTON PARK, NY – Robert J. Dittmer, Jr., 46, passed away at his home on Tuesday, October 5, 2010 after a long illness. Born in Albany, he is the beloved son of Robert J. Dittmer, Sr. and Margaret M. Dittmer. He was a Colonie resident for most of his life before moving to Clifton Park. Bob was a graduate of...
Herbert P. Riley
Oct 4, 2010
LATHAM, NY – Herbert P. Riley, 73, passed away on Monday, October 4, 2010 under the care of hospice at the V.A. Medical Center in Albany. Born in Troy, he was the son of the late John and Gertrude Riley. He was a Capital District resident for all of his life. Mr. Riley was a U. S. Marine Corps Sergeant...
Kenneth R. Mcclain
Oct 3, 2010
COLONIE – Kenneth R. McClain, 73, passed away suddenly and peacefully Sunday, October 3, 2010 at his daughter's home in Kennesaw, GA. God, with Bettye at his side, smiled and received him with open arms. Kenneth was born in Hazard, KY and was the son of the late Edward and Elva (Potter) McClain. He was an electrician with the IBEW...
Joseph F. Sisk
Oct 3, 2010
GLENVILLE – Joseph F. Sisk, 72, of Glenville, passed away on Sunday, October 3, 2010 at Ellis Hospital. He was born in Schenectady and was the son of the late Alvin and Isabel Hooley Sisk.Joe was a Schenectady area resident for all of his life. He was a member of the Ancient Order of Hibernians. He is survived by his...
John O. Blakemore
Oct 3, 2010
Buskirk, NYBLAKEMORE, JOHN O.John O. Blakemore, 98, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 03, 2010 at the Hospice Inn at St. Peters, surrounded by his loving family. Jack was born on February, 15, 1912 in Minsterly, England to the late Sydney and Kitty Blakemore. He immigrated to the United States at the age of 12, and later worked for General...
Henry T. Stevens
Oct 3, 2010
LATHAM – Henry T. Stevens, 93, passed away on Sunday, October 3, 2010, with his daughter Sandra at his side. Henry was born on March 26, 1917 in Schenectady and was the son of the late Stanley and Katherine (Derinski) Styczynski. He graduated from Mount Pleasant High School and attended the GE Business Training Course. He studied real estate at...
Sylvia P. Moser
Oct 3, 2010
COLONIE – Sylvia P. Couch Moser, 83, of Colonie, passed away on Sunday October 3, 2010 at the Inn of Community Hospice. She was born in Albany and was the daughter of the late Leslie S. and Mary E. Owens Couch.Sylvia was a library assistant with the South Colonie School District for over 30 years. She was Past President of...
Ottolina Francine Maki
Oct 2, 2010
Maki, Ottolina FrancineAlbany – Ottolina Francine Maki, 93, passed away peacefully Saturday October 2, 2010 at the St. Peter's Hospice Inn after a long illness. Ottolina was born in Castleton, NY June 10, 1917. After high school she moved to Albany, NY. Soon after, she met her husband of 54 years on a blind date. In 1957 she went to...
Ruth L. Adriance
Oct 1, 2010
ALBANY, NY – Ruth L. Adriance, 89, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 1, 2010 at Teresian House. Born in Amsterdam, NY, she was the daughter of the late John and Naomi Liddle. She was a school teacher for the East Greenbush Central School District. Ruth was a former member of Marvia Court, Daughters of the Nile and the Westland...
Virginia M. Dobiel
Oct 1, 2010
Dobiel, VirginiaSchenectady – Virginia M. Dobiel, 86, passed away peacefully Friday October 1, 2010 at Our Lady of Mercy Life Center in Guilderland.Virginia was born in Syracuse, a daughter of the late Florence and Harry June. She graduated from Albany High School and worked for New York Telephone, Albany Sales Agency and the New York State Department of Labor. Her...
Nancy Gregory
Sep 30, 2010
The world has suffered many deep and profound losses. We may add to that list, Nancy Gregory, 72, who died peacefully Thursday morning, September 30, 2010.A lifelong resident of the Albany area, Nancy was born on March 26, 1938. She was one of five sisters and five brothers, and this large and loving family soon found a special place in...
Beryl E. Brooker
Sep 30, 2010
COLONIE, NY – Beryl E. Brooker, passed away on Thursday, September 30, 2010 at her home, with her husband by her side. She was born in London, England and immigrated to North America in 1957. She moved to Colonie in 1964, and though she was raised in England, she always thought of Colonie as her home. Mrs. Brooker was actively...
George J. Audi, Sr.
Sep 30, 2010
COLONIE – George J. Audi, Sr., 61, passed away after a long illness on Thursday, September 30, 2010 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. George was born on October 11, 1948 in Albany and was the son of the late Frederick and Margaret (McCoy) Audi. He served in the US Army during Vietnam. He worked as a union...
