Theodore W. Sokaris
Jan 2, 2010
COLONIE – Theodore W. Sokaris, 73, passed away on Saturday, January 2, 2010 in Dalton, Mass. Ted was born on November 11, 1936 in Albany and was the son of the late William and Irene (Pappas) Sokaris. He was a graduate of Albany High School, where he played varsity football. He served in the US Army from 1956 to 1958....
Patrick D. Visker
Dec 31, 2009
ESPERANCE- Patrick D. Visker, 47, of Esperance, formerly of Guilderland, passed away peacefully on Thursday December 31, 2009 at Brigham & Women's Hospital in Boston surrounded by his loving family.Pat was born in Albany and is the beloved son of Edward W. and Mary Clare Visker. He was a graduate of Guilderland High School and Siena College. Pat was a...
Jack N. Brown
Dec 31, 2009
SCHENECTADY- Jack N. Brown, 75, of Schenectady, passed away on Thursday, December 31, 2009 at Ellis Hospital after a long illness. He was born in Niskayuna, and was the son of the late Robert and Charlotte White Brown. Jack had served for over twenty years with New York State Army National Guard where he attained the rank of Master Sergeant....
Lehman Brown
Dec 31, 2009
WESTMERE – Lehman Brown, 78, passed away on Thursday, December 31, 2009 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Lehman was born on February 21, 1931 in Unityville, PA and was the son of the late Leonard and Margaret E. (Temple) Brown. He owned and operated Brownies Tree Service in Guilderland from 1964 to 2000. He enjoyed his business,...
Virginia C. Andes
Dec 30, 2009
ALBANY – Virginia C. Andes (nee: Settanny), 84, died on Wednesday, December 30, 2009 at The Hospice Inn at St. Peter's Hospital. She faced her illness with unprecedented courage and strength and with faith in her savior, Jesus Christ. Born in Troy on December 14, 1925, she is the beloved wife and best friend of John P. Andes; loving mother...
Marion (Halpin) Sinisgalli
Dec 29, 2009
ROCKLEDGE, FLORIDA – Marion C. Halpin Sinisgalli, formerly of Albany, passed away after a long illness on Tuesday December 29, 2009. She was born in Albany and was the daughter of the late James E. Halpin Sr. and Laura Halpin. Marion made many friends in Albany and in Florida. She was a loving and caring person with a great sense...
Elizabeth C. Lawlor
Dec 29, 2009
Albany - Elizabeth C. Lawlor, 90, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 29, 2009 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Albany to the late Charles and Jane McKean. Elizabeth loved animals and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren.Elizabeth is survived by her husband of 63 years, Stephen Lawlor; her children, Stephen (Jacquelyn)...
William J. Ward Ii
Dec 28, 2009
MARLBOROUGH, CT.- William J. Ward II, 93, passed away on Monday, December 28, 2009 at the Marlborough Healthcare Center in Marlborough, Connecticut. Born and raised in Albany, he was the son of the late William J and Cora (Stewart) Ward of Menands. William was educated in the Albany Public School system, graduated from Albany High School, and was a resident...
Fred Miller
Dec 25, 2009
SCOTIA – Fred Miller Jr., 90, of Scotia, passed away on Friday December 25, 2009 after a brief illness. He was born in Witherbee, NY and was the son of the late Fred and Teresa Miller. Fred served in the US Army during the attack on Pearl Harbor. He was a part of General McArthur's troops and proud of his...
Thomas Hubert
Dec 25, 2009
SCHENECTADY, NY – On December 25, 2009, Our Lord took our beloved one, Thomas Hubert who passed away peacefully at age 51. Tom lived in Schenectady for all of his life. Tom was a loving and devoted father who put his kids as his first priority. He is survived by his daughters, Angela and Alanna Hubert. Also surviving are his...
Edith M. Holt
Dec 24, 2009
COLONIE, NY – Edith M. Holt, 76, departed this life for a higher calling on December 24, 2009. On February 24, 1952, Edith was married to William (Pete) Holt, Jr. and settled in Albany, NY. Their union was blessed with one son, Jason Holt and had the privilege of raising Richard Jackson and Shenequa Curtis. Edith's passing will also be...
Gerald Daguillo
Dec 24, 2009
Gerald M. Daguillo, 55, of Rotterdam, passed away peacefully at his residence on Thursday, December 24, 2009. He was born in Albany and is the beloved son of Elizabeth Butlin Daguillo and the late Samuel Daguillo. Jerry served in the U.S. Navy from 1971 through 1973. He was a self-employed contractor for several years and specialized in the restoration of...
Terrance D. O'Donnell
Dec 24, 2009
ROTTERDAM – Terrance D. O'Donnell, 73, of Rotterdam, passed away peacefully on Thursday December 24, 2009 at his residence. He was born in Great Barrington, MA and was the son of the late James M. and Mary Dovey O'Donnell.Terry had served in the US Army from 1955 through 1957. He attended Siena College and Hudson Valley CC. He was a...
Thomas W. Tobin
Dec 24, 2009
ALBANY – Thomas William Tobin, 55, of Albany, passed away on Thursday December 24, 2009 after a 14 month battle with esophageal cancer.He was a man who loved everyone and always put others before himself. Tom had many friends and family who loved and adored him. He was a very dedicated employee at Suny @ Albany for 29 years. Tom...
Francis K. Fahlander
Dec 24, 2009
COLONIE- Francis (Mickey) K. Fahlander, 84, of Colonie, was called to Heaven on Thursday December 24, 2009 at Daughters of Sarah Nursing Home after a brief illness. He was born in Albany and was the son of the late Frank J. and Minnie Muellin Fahlander. Mickey was a WWII Army veteran having served in the Pacific Theatre. He was a...
Ruth H. Murphy
Dec 23, 2009
COLONIE – Ruth H. Murphy, 91, passed away on Wednesday, December 23, 2009 at the Eddy Village Green in Cohoes. Ruth was born on July 27, 1918 in Denver, CO and was the daughter of the late Edward P. and Bessie (Weldy) Wurtzebach and the wife of 47 years to the late John J. Murphy. Ruth worked as a payroll...
Carl R. Layman
Dec 23, 2009
OBITUARYCOLONIE, NY – Carl R. Layman passed away suddenly on December 23, 2009, with his family by his side. He was born in Albany to the late Carl and Helen (Healey) Layman. Carl enjoyed camping, woodworking in his shed, his yearly trips to Las Vegas, and his family trips to North Carolina.Carl is survived by his wife of 39 years,...
Michael R. Kaplan
Dec 22, 2009
ALBANY- Michael R. Kaplan passed into eternal peace with his loving wife of 30 years by his side, on December 22, 2009 after a courageous 18 month battle with lung cancer."The trophy is not won until the battle is fought"He is the son of the late Arthur J. Kaplan and Lilyan Kaplan. Grandson of the late Nathan and Goldie Herksowitz....
Phillip J. Rohloff
Dec 22, 2009
COLONIE, NY – Phillip J. Rohloff, 73, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, December 22, 2009, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Albany, he was the son of the late Charles and Margaret Rohloff. Phil has resided in Colonie for all of his life. He was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, serving his country during the Korean War. Phil retired...
Dorothy E.(Romano) Murch
Dec 22, 2009
COLONIE, NY – Dorothy E. (Romano) Murch, 91, passed away on Tuesday, December 22, 2009 at the Daughters of Sarah Nursing Home. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late Louis J. and Elizabeth Voss. Dorothy resided in Colonie for most of her life and retired to Largo, FL where she lived for 25 years. She was an...
