Dorothy M O'Neil
Dec 20, 2009
O'Neil, DorothyAlbany, NY – Dorothy M. O'Neil, 93, passed away peacefully Sunday December 20. 2009. Dorothy was born in Maywood, NJ the daughter of the late Frederick and Pearl (Shannon) Buesking. She and her family moved to the Albany area in the late seventies and have resided here since. After her husband's death in 1956, Dorothy went to work for...
Patricia M. Lawson
Dec 20, 2009
Lawson, PatriciaAlbany, NY – Patricia "Trish" Lawson, 57, passed away suddenly Sunday, December 20. 2009at her home in Albany. She was born in Albany, a daughter to Jean (MacHaffie) and the late John Bellanger and was a lifelong resident. Trish was a home maker whose passion was her family. In addition to her loving mother Jean, Patricia is survived by...
Armilde Karmo
Dec 20, 2009
SCHENECTADY, NY – Armilde "Memm" Karmo, 93, passed away on Sunday, December 20, 2009 at Ellis Hospital. Born in Estonia, she was the daughter of the late Priidik and Helene Peterson. She has been a resident of Altamont since 1952. Memm was a member of the Estonian Lutheran Church and many other Estonian organizations. She was the beloved wife of...
John J. Grogan Jr.
Dec 19, 2009
ALBANY- John J. Grogan Jr., 81 of Albany, died on Saturday December 19, 2009. He was born and educated in Albany and was the son of the late John J. Grogan Sr. and Kathryn Lindheimer. John was a 1945 graduate of CBA. He served in the Pacific Theatre with the US Navy during WWII. John worked for Ashland Chemical in...
Danny A. Moran
Dec 18, 2009
TROY – Danny A. Moran, 45, passed away on Friday, December 18, 2009. Born on August 18, 1964 in East Meadow, NY, he was the son of the late Donald and Maria (Llanos) Moran. Danny worked as an architecture designer for Shelter Enterprises, Inc in Cohoes for over the past 10 years. Danny is survived by his loving wife of...
James H. Scymanky
Dec 18, 2009
Latham – James H. Scymanky, 89, passed away Friday December 18, 2009 peacefully at home. James was born in Ravena, NY, the son of the late Edward and Gertrude Duffy-Scymanky and was a lifelong area resident. He was educated at St. Joseph's Academy and Albany High School and attended University of Tulane. He proudly served in the US Navy during...
Geraldine R. Sweet
Dec 17, 2009
COLONIE, NY – Geraldine R. (Hooley) Sweet, 90, a resident of Colonie since 1954, passed away on Thursday, December 17, 2009. For the past two years, Geraldine had been a resident at Evergreen Commons in North Greenbush. Born in Buffalo, NY in 1919, Geraldine was the daughter of the late George and Anna Hooley. She was the ninth of twelve...
Sally Ann Mastroianni
Dec 16, 2009
Colonie, NYSally Ann Mastroianni, 71, passed away Wednesday, December 16, 2009 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Sally was born in Albany to the late Ralph "Dutch" and Mary Bentley. She graduated from Draper High in 1956. Sally began raising her family and being a loving mother while working for NY State. After raising her children Sally worked...
Jane E. Lemorta
Dec 16, 2009
COLONIE, NY – Jane E. LeMorta, 92, passed away at home on Wednesday, December 16, 2009. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Genevieve Lombardo. She has resided in Colonie for over 30 years. Jane is the beloved wife of the late Anthony LeMorta. She is the devoted mother of Mary VanGelder of Florida, Genevieve...
Julia L. Wood
Dec 16, 2009
COLONIE – Julia L. Wood, 93, of Colonie, entered the gates of heaven on Wednesday, December 16, 2009 at the Teresian House. Born in Santiago, Dominican Republic, she was the daughter of the late Miguele and Julia Atala and was the widow of Melvin Francis Wood Sr. Julia had a love and passion for cooking. She worked in the catering...
Sophie F. Cordi
Dec 15, 2009
GUILDERLAND – Sophie F. Cordi, 94, passed away on Tuesday, December 15, 2009 at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Sophie was born on August 1, 1915 in Albany and was the daughter of the late Adam and Stella (Zykowski) Prusinski. She enjoyed baking – especially apple pies and enjoyed spending time with her family. Sophie is survived by...
James R. Baldwin
Dec 15, 2009
GUILDERLAND – James R. Baldwin, 60, passed away on Tuesday, December 15, 2009 at St. Peter's Hospital. James was born on July 27, 1949 in Albany and is the son of Mary E. (Loy) Baldwin of Guilderland and the late Robert L. Baldwin. He worked as a plumber for many years. He enjoyed playing cards with his friends and listening...
Shirley L. Lilienthal
Dec 14, 2009
Altamont – Shirley L. Lilienthal passed away Monday December 14, 2009. Shirley was born in Albany and was a lifelong resident of the capital district. She resided in Altamont for more than 30 years with her husband Henry, who predeceased her March 1st of this year. They were married more than 55 years and were inseparable. She loved the outdoors,...
Joseph Michael Petramale
Dec 14, 2009
SCHENECTADY – Joseph M. Petramale, 62, peacefully surrendered himself into the arms of his Savior, Jesus, on Monday, December 14, 2009, at the Baptist Nursing Home in Scotia. Joseph was born on December 18, 1946 in Albany and was the son of the late Albert and Elizabeth (Pagano) Petramale Sr. He served in the US Army during Vietnam and was...
Barbara J. Burmaster
Dec 11, 2009
COLONIE – Barbara J. Burmaster, 67, of Colonie, passed away on Friday December 11, 2009 at St. Peter's Hospital. She was born in Albany and was a 1962 graduate of Albany High School. She is the daughter of the late Pirie and Josephine Burleski Burmaster.Barbara was a clerk with NYS Department of Higher Education for 27 years, retiring in 2003....
John R Allen
Dec 10, 2009
New Comer Cannon Funeral Home456-4442Colonie, NYJohn R. Allen, 88, of Colonie, died peacefully December 10, 2009 at Albany Memorial Hospital. Born in Troy, New York on September 2, 1921, John was the son of the late Alexander S. and Sara (Lamphier) Allen. He was raised in Cambridge, New York. John met Carolyn Tomaino at Hedges Lake, and after many happy...
Phillip E Krantz
Dec 10, 2009
New Comer Cannon Funeral Home456-4442Krantz, PhillipColonie – Phillip Edward Krantz, 50, entered into eternal life, Thursday December 10, 2009. Born November 1, 1959 in Sterling, Kansas, he was the eldest child of Nadine B. Krantz and the late Edward P. Krantz. Phillip received his BS degree in Industrial Engineering from Tenessee University and participated in the Doctorial program of Mathematics...
Donald E. Barcomb
Dec 10, 2009
LOUDONVILLE, NY – Donald E. Barcomb, 77, passed away on Thursday, December 10, 2009 after a long history of illness. Born in Albany, he was the son of the late John and Eldora Barcomb. Mr. Barcomb was a Staff Sergeant with the U.S. Marine Corps serving his country during the Korean War. He was an electrician for Edgecomb Metals from...
Thomas M. Doyle, Sr.
Dec 10, 2009
CLIFTON PARK, NY – Thomas M. Doyle, Sr., 64, passed away on December 10, 2009, surrounded by his loving family. Tom was a treasured son, father, brother, Popi and friend. He was born in Troy and grew up in Albany where he attended Albany public schools and proudly served in the U.S. Navy. He was immensely proud of his son...
Rose Mary Galea
Dec 9, 2009
Rose Galea, 90, passed away December 9, 2009. She was born in Albany, New York, the daughter of the late Patsy and Mary Ann Ali. Rose was married to her late husband, Joseph Galea and shared 58 wonderful years together. Rose worked for 20 years, along side her husband Joseph in their neighborhood grocery store's in Albany. Survivors include her...
