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Joseph A. Staknis
Apr 30, 2008
COLONIE – Joseph A. Staknis, 73, passed away on Wednesday, April 30, 2008 at the Albany Memorial Hospital. Joseph was born on March 19, 1935 in Amsterdam and was the son of the late Andrew and Lucy (Auciunas) Staknis. He served in the US Army from 1957 to 1959. He worked for Philip Morris, Inc. as a sales rep before...
Matthew Finn
Apr 28, 2008
Washington D.C. - Matthew Finn, 33, passed away unexpectedly Monday April 28, 2008. Matt was born in Albany, the son of James and JoAnn (Hart) Finn. He is a graduate of Albany Academy, St. Lawrence University and earned his M B A from American University in Washington DC. Matt had worked for Goldman Sachs and most recently was working for...
June R. Stammel
Apr 27, 2008
Schodack, NY – June R. Stammel, 81, of Schodack, passed away on Sunday, April 27, 2008. Born in Albany on July 14, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Hugh and Ilah (Brown) Roberts. June was married to Raymond Stammel who predeceased her 19 years ago. June was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary in Wynantskill. Besides her...
Lorraine G. Newsome
Apr 25, 2008
On Friday, April 25, 2008, Lorraine Gloria Newsome departed this life to be with our Lord. On August 1, 1945, Lorraine was the first child born to the late Selena Mae Walker Claire and James Claire in Southampton Hospital in Southampton, New York. Lorraine moved from Riverhead, New York to Albany, New York in 1980 where she worked at CDTA....
Christopher M. Wickens
Apr 25, 2008
QUEENSBURY – Christopher M. Wickens, 26, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, April 25, 2008. Christopher was born on November 4, 1981 in Galveston, Texas to Denise K. O'Brien and Michael S. Wickens. He worked as a manager for Chili's in Clifton Park. Christopher is survived by his wife, Sarah A. Wickens; his mother, Denise K. O'Brien; his father and stepmother,...
John A. Sliter
Apr 25, 2008
GUILDERLAND - John A. Sliter, 74, passed away on Friday, April 25, 2008. John was born on June 2, 1933 in Troy and was the son of the late Alton T. and Irene E. (Meyer) Sliter. He was a graduate of Catholic Central High School and RPI. He was a computer analyst for General Electric for over 25 years until...
Henry W. Knost
Apr 24, 2008
COLONIE – Henry W. Knost, 89, passed away on Thursday, April 24, 2008 at The Hospice Inn at St. Peter's Hospital. Henry was born on August 13, 1918 in Amsterdam to the late Henry W. and Rose Ann Schutte Knost. He was a large motors and generators winder for General Electric for over 35 years, before retiring in 1983. Prior...
Margaret A. Leavitt
Apr 23, 2008
ALBANY- Margaret A. Leavitt, 80, of Albany, passed away on Wednesday April 23, 2008 at her residence after a long illness. She was born in Albany and was the daughter of the late William J. and Marion Fitzgerald. Margaret enjoyed playing cards and solving puzzles. She was fond of caring for her cherished grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband...
Willie Ann Pinckney
Apr 22, 2008
ALBANY- Willie A. Pinckney, 56, of Albany, departed this life on Tuesday April 22, 2008 at Albany Medical Center . She is the mother of David Cancer, Nakia Cancer, Laquinda Pinckney and Davida Cancer of Albany. She also leaves a host of grandchildren, brothers, sisters and aunts to cherish her memory. Funeral services will be Friday at 12 noon at...
Louise Lanese
Apr 21, 2008
Guilderland – Louise J. Lanese, 90,entered into eternal life after a brief illness on Monday April 21, 2008 at St. Peter's Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Louise was a woman who loved life and enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and grand-nephew Alex. She is predeceased by her husband John Lanese, son Ronald Daniels and sister Helen Flaherty....
Irving Ovedovitz
Apr 21, 2008
COLONIE - Irving Ovedovitz passed away on Monday, April 21, 2008 at Albany Medical Center Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Irving was born in New York City and was the son of the late Morris and Sarah (Yellin) Ovedovitz. He graduated from Stuyvesant High School in Manhattan and Brooklyn College. Irving retired from the NYS Health Department as assistant...
John E. Emmett, Jr.
Apr 19, 2008
ALBANY, NY – John E. Emmett, 82, of Albany, passed away on Saturday, April 19, 2008, at home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Albany on April 17, 1926 and was the son of the late Kathyleen (Doyle) Lasch and John E. Emmett. John served in the U.S. Navy aboard the U.S.S. Teton from 1943 to 1946....
Richard J. Carey
Apr 19, 2008
LOUDONVILLE, NY – Richard J. Carey, 64, of Loudonville, died April 19, 2008 at Albany Memorial Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Albany, Richard served in the U.S. Coast Guard. After his discharge, he worked at General Steel as a foreman and later at Home & City Savings Bank until purchasing his own business, Allied Business Equipment which...
Dorothy K. Taylor
Apr 18, 2008
COLONIE – Dorothy K. Taylor, 89, passed away on Friday, April 18, 2008. She was born in Albany and lived in Albany and Colonie for all of her life. Dorothy was a graduate of Albany High School and continued her education at the Albany School of Nursing, graduating in 1937. After nursing school, she worked for the Albany Hospital and...
Pat Hough
Apr 17, 2008
Schenectady – Patricia Ann Hough, 49, passed away Thursday April 17, 2008 at Albany Medical Center Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Pat was born in Troy, July 6, 1958 the daughter of Walter V. and Charlotte Bartholomew. She was predeceased by her father.Pat was a loving and caring person who will always be remembered for placing others before herself....
Neil W. Luther, Jr.
Apr 17, 2008
VOORHEESVILLE, NY – Neil W. Luther, Jr., 41, passed away suddenly at home on Thursday, April 17, 2008. Born in Albany he had lived in Voorheesville for all of his life. Neil was currently working as manager of the Playdium Bowling Center. He was an avid boater and a member of the Ravena-Coeymans Yacht Club. Neil enjoyed being outdoors and...
Harold Flansburg, Jr.
Apr 16, 2008
VOORHEESVILLE, NY – On the morning of April 16, 2008, Harold Flansburg, Jr., 74, passed away suddenly. He was born in Albany and was a lifelong Voorheesville resident. Harold was a U.S. Army veteran. He was a member of the Voorheesville Rod and Gun Club and the Voorheesville American Legion Post #1493. Mr. Flansburg was an avid hunter and fisherman....
Hattie Evalee Jackson
Apr 15, 2008
ALBANY – Hattie Eva Lee Jackson, 92, entered into eternal life peacefully on Tuesday, April 15, 2008 after battling a long illness, while residing at the Daughters of Sarah Nursing Center. Hattie was born on March 26, 1916 in Greenville, SC and was the daughter of the late Oscar and Ethel Mims. She was predeceased by her late husband, Clarence...
Albert G. Molis
Apr 14, 2008
GUILDERLAND, NY – Albert G. Molis of Guilderland, passed away peacefully and went home to be with the Lord on Monday, April 14, 2008. Born in Amsterdam, he was the son of the late Albert and Anna Molis. Al was a U.S. Army veteran, serving as a Military Policeman during the Viet Nam War. He was employed with the U.S....
Henry E. Biernacki
Apr 14, 2008
ALBANY - Henry E. Biernacki, 86, passed away on Monday, April 14, 2008 at the Albany VA Hospital. Henry was born on January 26, 1922 in Albany and was the son of the late Walter and Bernice (Chmielenski) Biernacki. He served in the US Army during WWII with Company D 301st Infantry Regiment 94th Infantry Division 3rd Army attaining the...
