Donald R. Griffin
Nov 29, 2009
ROTTERDAM – Donald R. Griffin, 67, of Rotterdam, passed away on Sunday November 29, 2009 at his residence. He was born in Troy and was the son of the late Robert S. and Mildred A. Griffin. Don proudly served in the US Air Force from 1961 through 1965. Donald served as a member of the Army National Guard for several...
John S. Petrecky
Nov 29, 2009
COLONIE – John S. Petrecky, 52, passed away suddenly on Sunday, November 29, 2009. Born in Albany, he was the son of the late John and Mary Jean Petrecky. He was a Colonie resident for all of his life. John was currently working at United Group for almost twenty years. He was a previous board member and road captain with...
Elizabeth G. Fisher
Nov 26, 2009
New Comer Cannon Funeral Home456-4442Elizabeth G. Fisher, 88 of Schenectady ascended to heaven on Thursday, November 26th 2009 at the Northeast Center for Special Care in Lake Katrine, New York, following a courageous battle, since August. She was born in Glasgow, Scotland, daughter of the late, John and Elizabeth Angus of Rotterdam. "Betty" as she was referred to, graduated from...
Gary I. Van Ness
Nov 25, 2009
Van Ness, Gary I.Latham- Gary Van Ness, 42, passed away Wednesday November 25, 2009.Gary was born in Albany the son of the late Clayton and Marilyn (LaVigne) Van Ness and was a lifelong area resident. He worked for the US Postal Service as a Mail Handler for over twenty years out of the General Mail Facility on Karner Rd and...
Barbara J. Brooks
Nov 24, 2009
ALBANY, NY – Barbara J. Brooks, 79, left this life comfortably for the heavenly hereafter with her husband and her son at her bedside on Tuesday afternoon, November 24, 2009. She was born in Cedar Rapids, IA and was the daughter of the late Sherman and Geneva (Crank) Madlock. Barbara moved to Albany with her husband and son in 1953,...
"Ceaser" Arthurl. Bernard
Nov 23, 2009
COLONIE – Arthur L. Bernard "Ceaser", 43, passed away on Monday, November 23, 2009 at his home unexpectedly. Ceaser was born on October 14, 1966 in Albany and is the son of Marcia B. (Ray) Bernard and the late John R. Bernard. He attended Albany High School and received his drafting degree. He worked at Kaman Industrial for many years....
Robert W. Russell
Nov 23, 2009
Robert (Bob) Witbeck Russell, 85, of Niskayuna, passed away on Monday, November 23, 2009 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Menands, and lived in Albany and later raised his family in Niskayuna, the son of the late Clarence L. and Ella L. Russell.He was a loving person to all but especially a loving Dad,...
Dennis G. Gervais
Nov 23, 2009
COLONIE – Dennis G. Gervais, 77, passed away on Monday, November 23, 2009. Born in Vermont, he was the son of the late Tuffield and Elizabeth Gervais. He resided in Colonie for over 53 years. Dennis was a U.S. Navy veteran serving his country during the Korean War aboard the U.S.S. Hale. He worked for the U.S. Postal Service and...
Jane A. Mccully
Nov 21, 2009
COLONIE – Jane A. McCully, 86, passed away on Saturday, November 21, 2009. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late John J. and Ida (Stevens) McCully. She attended the Burroughs Business Machine School. Jane was the first female bank officer serving as the Assistant Treasurer with a career of over 45 years at Trustco Bank, formerly known...
Josephine Wilson
Nov 21, 2009
CLIFTON PARK – Josephine Wilson, 85, passed away on Saturday, November 21, 2009 at the Teresian House in Albany. Josephine was born on July 7, 1924 in Cobleskill, NY and was the daughter of the late David E. and Mary (Gordon) Wilson, Jr. She worked for the Department of Motor Vehicle in Albany for over 35 years before retiring in...
Marjorie M. Egan
Nov 20, 2009
LOUDONVILLE- Marjorie M. Egan, of Loudonville, passed away on Friday November 20, 2009 at Long Island Care Center in Flushing, NY after a long illness. She was born in Yonkers and was the daughter of the late Michael and Margaret Kennedy. Marjorie has been a Loudonville resident since 1986. Along with her husband and her son they have operated the...
Thomas E. Curtis
Nov 20, 2009
COLONIE – Thomas E. Curtis, 83, passed away on Friday, November 20, 2009 at St. Peter's Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Tom was born on February 16, 1926 in Indianapolis, IN and was the son of the late Richard Allen and Carrie May (Shaw) Curtis. He served in the US Army during WWII. Tom was a professor in the...
Jessie M. Rogerson
Nov 19, 2009
New Comer Canon Funeral Home456-4442Rogerson, Jessie Albany – Jessie M. Rogerson, 82, passed away peacefully, Thursday November 19, 2009 at her home. She was born in Boston the daughter of the late Louis and Rose (Blanchard) VanCamfort. Jessie was a member of the Red Hat Society and enjoyed quilting with the Colonie Sr. Citizens. Jessie's greatest joy was her family....
Alice M. Kroupski
Nov 19, 2009
GLENMONT, NY – Alice M. Kroupski, passed away on Thursday, November 19, 2009 at St. Peter's Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. She was born on October 14, 1924 and was the daughter of the late John and Isabella Kroupski. Alice was predeceased by her siblings, Betty Herbst, Mary Evans, Stephen Tramback, Edward Tramback and Agnes Gordinier. She is the beloved aunt...
Archie Lee Johnson
Nov 18, 2009
WATERVLIET – Archie Lee Johnson, 62, was called home on Wednesday, November 18, 2009 at Albany Medical Center Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. There, he joins his parents, sister-in-law, Ann Crawley and mother-in-law, Martha Anderson. He leaves behind to mourn him, his loving wife, Marian Johnson; six daughters, Tammy Harris, Aaliyah Delany, Shakima Brown, Cherain Smith, Tamika McQueen, and...
Francis B. Keenan
Nov 18, 2009
AMSTERDAM, NY – Francis B. Keenan, 71, passed away at home on Wednesday, November 18, 2009, surrounded by his family. He was born in Brooklyn, NY and lived in Delanson for most of his life. He was a U.S. Navy veteran. Frank worked for the General Electric Company for 25 years before retiring. He enjoyed wintering at his second home...
Marion C. Anderson
Nov 18, 2009
Marion C. Anderson, 89, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 18, 2009 at the Hospice Inn at St. Peters in Albany. Marion was born and raised in Colonie to George Henry and Catherine Rose (Simpson) Landers. She met her husband, Arthur on a blind date during WWII and they were married for 63 years. Marion was a plane spotter here...
Belinda Rennetta Wilson
Nov 17, 2009
Belinda Rennetta Wilson, 55, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Tuesday, November 17, 2009.Belinda was born in Albany to Herbert and Ruth Wilson. She enjoyed shopping, gardening, repotting plants and watching them grow and listening to music especially Jazz and R&B.In addition to her father, Belinda is predeceased by her Aunt Doris Dees. She is survived by her mother;...
Freida Fields
Nov 17, 2009
ALBANY – Freida Fields, 64, passed away on Tuesday, November 17, 2009 at her residence, surrounded by her loving family. Freida was also known by Suzy Que and Seed. Freida was born in Cleveland, OH and was the daughter of the late Boston and Iona (Graham) Fields. She worked for Albany Medical Center and St. Peter's Hospital, retiring after 45...
James F. Melucci
Nov 16, 2009
COLONIE – James F. Melucci, 83, passed away on Monday, November 16, 2009 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. James was born in Albany and was the son of the late Salvatore and Rose (Cologna) Melucci. James served in the US Army from 1945 to 1946; he then enlisted in the Air Force from 1946 to 1959, attaining...
