Paul Alexander Strausman
Dec 21, 2008
ALBANY – We announce with unbearable sorrow that Paul Alexander Strausman of Albany, NY passed away suddenly and unexpectedly in the early morning hours of December 21, 2008. Paul was born to Albert and Rosalie (Stern) Strausman on January 13, 1954, in Queens, NY, raised in Hauppauge, NY and later moved to Albany where he has resided since. Paul currently...
Elizabeth Geurtze
Dec 21, 2008
Elizabeth May "Betty" (Haverly) Geurtze, 87, passed away Sunday December 21, 2008 at Fairview Commons Hospital in Great Barrington, MA. She was born August 1, 1921 in Gastonia, North Carolina a daughter to the late Edward Hugh and Edith (Burke) Haverly Sr.Betty graduated from Bethlehem C.S.D. and went to East Strousberg College. She was employed for a number of years...
William D. Welburn
Dec 20, 2008
GUILDERLAND – William (Bill) D. Welburn, 73, passed away on Saturday, December 20, 2008 at St. Peter's Hospital after a long illness. Bill was born in Troy, NY on July 2, 1937 and was the son of the late Ney and Emile (Thompson) Welburn. Bill was a devoted and loving husband of 45 years to Harriet Jane (Favor) Welburn of...
Charles P. Richardson, Sr.
Dec 20, 2008
ALBANY- Charles (Chuck) P. Richardson Sr., 58, of Albany passed away suddenly on Saturday December 20, 2008 at Albany Memorial Hospital. He was born in Albany and is the son of Vincenta Richardson and the late James Richardson. Chuck served in the US Navy as a young man. He was a self employed plumber in Albany for several years. He...
Joseph J. Hanssen Sr.
Dec 20, 2008
COLONIE – Joseph J. Hanssen Sr., 88, of Colonie, passed away on Saturday, December 20, 2008 at Albany Memorial Hospital. He was born in Albany and was the son of the late Frederick and Mary Donohoe Hanssen. He was predeceased in 1986 by his wife Hazel M. Decker Hanssen. Joe was a decorated US Army veteran having served during WWII....
Chrystie Jo Landspurg
Dec 19, 2008
EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP, NJ - Chrystie Jo Landspurg, 31, passed away on Friday, December 19, 2008 at her parent's home in Slingerlands, NY, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Pequannock, NJ, she is the daughter of Randy G. and JoAnn (Labazzetta) Landspurg. She worked as an assistant manager for Piercing Pagoda at Shore Mall. She enjoyed suduko and crossword...
Miles Mcdowell
Dec 18, 2008
Albany – Miles R. McDowell, 71, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 18, 2008 after a long illness. He is survived by his beloved wife of 27 years, Michelle McDowell. He is the devoted father of, Christopher (Barbara) Little; loving step-father of Nicole Clark-Rankin and her husband Cedric, Tiffany Clark and Latricia Chapman. He is the grandfather of 6 grandsons...
George W. Hayner
Dec 17, 2008
GLENMONT – George W. Hayner, 95, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 17, 2008. Born in Schaghticoke, he was the son of the late William and Carrie Hayner. George was a driver for the Freihofer Company for many years before his retirement. He was an avid sportsman, enjoying hunting and fishing. George is the beloved husband of Hazel Hayner and...
Beulah A. Watrous
Dec 17, 2008
ALBANY Beulah Agnes Powers Watrous, 84, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 17, 2008 at her home with her granddaughter Leslie by her side. Born in Vergennes, VT, she was the daughter of the late Robert Powers and Agnes Powers Sansone and stepdaughter of the late Anthony Sansone. After nearly 60 years of marriage, her husband Harold Watrous passed away...
Bianco (Joseph) Pettograsso
Dec 17, 2008
COLONIE - Bianco (Joseph) Pettograsso, 80, passed away on Wednesday, December 17, 2008 at the Hospice Inn at St. Peter's Hospital. Born in St. Elena, Italy, he was the son of the late Salvatore M. and Florinda C. (Stazio) Pettograsso. He was raised in Albany and lived most of his life in Latham and Colonie. Bianco worked for Platt's Dairy...
Rose P. Falco
Dec 15, 2008
ALBANY- Rose P. Falco, 90, of Albany, passed away on Monday December 15, 2008 at her residence. She was born in Albany and was the daughter of the late Fiore and Josephine Pasquini. Rose was predeceased in April of this year by her husband William Falco and in 1983 by her son William J. Falco. She had worked for New...
John P. Grattan
Dec 14, 2008
SCHENECTADY – John P. Grattan, 72, of Schenectady, passed away on Sunday, December 14, 2008 at Albany Medical Center after a brief illness. John was born on August 31, 1936 in Albany and was the son of the late Cornelius and Jennie (O'Dell) Grattan. He served in the US Marine Corps attaining the rank of Sergeant. He worked for Marcella's...
Alphonse G. Mangold
Dec 14, 2008
Schenectady- Alphonse G. Mangold, 61, (Big Al, a kind and generous fellow) passed away Sunday December 14, 2008 at Ellis Hospital after a brief illness. He was born in Albany and was the son of the late George and Mildred (Molly) Messerle Mangold. Al served in the US Army active duty in the Vietnam War. He worked many years for...
Bridget S. Mossidus (Archambault)
Dec 14, 2008
COLONIE – Bridget S. Mossidus (Archambault), 55, passed away on Sunday, December 14, 2008 at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Bridget was born in Albany and was the daughter of the late Theodore H. and Louise C. (DeBenedetto) Mossidus. Bridget worked for the Stratton VA Medical Center in Albany with 24 years of service, currently working as a...
Stella M. Rogers
Dec 13, 2008
ALBANY – Stella M. Rogers, 74, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, December 13, 2008. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late Edward Waldron and Arline Wheeler Halloran and step-daughter of the late Roswell Halloran. She was an Albany resident for all of her life. Stella was a dedicated employee of Woolworth Co. at Westgate Plaza and then...
Lucy M. Maniscalco
Dec 12, 2008
COLONIE – Lucy Marion (Leone) Maniscalco, 90 ½, of Colonie, died December 12, 2008 at Albany Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. She was born in Fitchburg, MA on May 22, 1918 and was the daughter of the late Louis and Marion (Lagrassa) Leone. Lucy is survived by two children, Paula M. Maniscalco, RPA of Colonie and Joseph J. (Georgia)...
Donna S. Eastman
Dec 12, 2008
COLONIE – Donna S. Eastman, 64, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 12, 2008 at the Hospice Inn at St. Peter's Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Albany, she is the loving daughter of Elizabeth M. Garhartt and the late Richard J. Sheehy. Donna was a 1962 graduate of South Colonie High School. She spent the majority of...
Edward E. Burnell
Dec 10, 2008
WATERFORD- Edward E. (Sonny) Burnell, 58, of Waterford, passed away on Wednesday December 10, 2008 at St. Mary's Hospital after a long illness. He was born in Rome, NY and was the son of the late Edmund and Roseanna Foers Burnell. Sonny had worked as a warehouseman for Grand Union for 27 years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and was an...
Elizabeth Johnakin
Dec 9, 2008
RENSSELAER – Elizabeth JOhnakin, 84, went home to the Lord peacefully on December 9, 2008 at her home. She was predeceased by her husband, Lucious Johnakin; her mother, Addie Chapman; her daughters, Sharron Mackey and Patricia Cohen and her brother, Leon Chapman. A devoted mother, she is survived by her son, Gregory Johnakin; her daughters, Peggy Hall, Pamela Adams and...
Benjamin F. Gholson, Iii
Dec 9, 2008
ROTTERDAM – Benjamin F. "Frankie G." Gholson, III, entered the Lord's house on December 9, 2008 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. "Frankie" was born in Virginia on December 5, 1951 and raised in Virginia. He graduated from Peabody High School in 1970 and then came to New York. He started to work for General Electric Company in...
