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Alfreda Pawlowski
May 20, 2005
COLONIE – Alfreda Pawlowski, 74, of Colonie, passed away suddenly at her home on Friday, May 20, 2005. Born in Buffalo, NY, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Frances Pawlowski. Alfreda resided in California for 30 years before moving to Colonie five years ago. She is the beloved sister of Mildred Rooney of Colonie, Leonard (Kay) Pawlowski...
Gregory Zuboff
May 20, 2005
COLONIE- Gregory Zuboff, 59, of Colonie, passed away on Friday May 20, 2005 at his residence after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Alti, Russia and came to the United States as a young man. Gregory had resided in Warrensburg for many years before moving to the Schenectady area in 1989. He was a self employed mason...
Lillian V. Bailey
May 18, 2005
COLONIE – Lillian V. Bailey of the Shaker Run Apts., 77, born to the late Joseph E. Vayo Sr. and the late Margaret Hogan Vayo at Uxbridge, Mass. on December 12, 1927, passed into eternal life on Wednesday, May 18, 2005 at the home of her son and his family, after a long and courageous battle with several respiratory associated...
Liliana Sprinceanu
May 18, 2005
NISKAYUNA – Liliana Sprinceanu, 67, of Niskayuna, passed away on Wednesday, May 18, 2005 after a long illness. Born in Bucharest, Romania, she was the daughter of the late Gheorghe and Elena Georgescu. Mrs. Sprinceanu was a resident of Niskayuna since 1977. She worked for General Electric Company, retiring in 2000. She was an excellent cook and enjoyed traveling and...
Margaret Doyle Gilbreath
May 18, 2005
ALBANY – Margaret Doyle Gilbreath, 91, passed away on Wednesday May 18, 2005 at St. Peter's Hospital after a short illness. Margaret was born on October 30, 1913 in Kerhonkson, NY to the late James R. and Anna Shultz Doyle. Margaret was a pediatric nurse at the Mulenburg Hospital in Plainfield, NJ for many years before retiring in January 1970....
Shirley Messmer
May 16, 2005
ALBANY – Shirley Anne Messmer, 80, of Albany, formerly of South Royal Dr., Colonie, passed away on Monday, May 16, 2005 at the Teresian House, after a long battle with emphysema. Born in Niagara Falls, NY she was the daughter of the late G. Evans and Mary Quinn Newcomb. She was a Colonie resident since 1961. Mrs. Messmer was a...
Maria L. Debenedetto
May 15, 2005
Colonie- Maria L. DeBenedetto, 82, passed away on Monday, May 15, 2005, at home surrounded by her loving family. Maria had worked as a Therapy Aide at University Heights, but her main focus was her family. Her life was her family and she lived for her children, grand children and great-grandchildren. Maria is predeceased by her beloved husband of 39...
Wayne R. Reedy
May 14, 2005
Colonie- Wayne R. Reedy, 73, passed away on Saturday, May 14, 2005 at Albany Medical Center. Born in Brackenridge, PA he was the son of the late Melvin and Stella Reedy. Wayne had worked for 32 years for CDTA retiring in 1996. He was an avid outdoorsman, and also enjoyed woodworking. He was a charter member of the Trinity Baptist...
John W. Layton
May 13, 2005
Colonie- John W. Layton, 73, passed away on Friday, May 13, 2005 at St. Mary's Hospital in Troy, after a difficult struggle with cancer. Born in Albany he was the son of the late Joseph and Marie (Weber) Layton. A lifelong area resident John moved to Colonie in 1954. John had served his country in the U.S. Army during the...
Clifford Freese, Sr.
May 13, 2005
COLONIE- Clifford C. Freese Sr., 84, of Colonie passed away on Friday May 13, 2005 at the home of his daughter after a brief illness. He was born in Windham, NY and was the son of the late Leroy and Alice Ferris Freese. Mr. Freese was a WWII Army veteran and a Purple Heart Recipient. He was a lifetime member...
Ruth Frank
May 12, 2005
ALBANY- Ruth R. Frank 91, of Albany, died in her sleep at Daughters of Sarah Nursing Home on May 12, 2005. Born in her beloved Picton, Ontario Canada, Ruth was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother and aunt. She was the family historian, a tireless volunteer worker and a woman of strongly held opinions (e.g., all men/boys, City of Albany,...
Fay Platt
May 11, 2005
COLONIE – Fay Platt, 81, passed away on Wednesday, May 11, 2005 at Daughters of Sarah Nursing Home in Albany, after a long illness. Fay was born on June 20, 1923 in Albany to the late Charles and Mahalica Prusik Lucas. She was a member of the Lisha Kill Senior Citizens and the Home Bureau. Not only was she Marc's...
Frances Beach
May 11, 2005
Colonie- Frances E. Beach, 97, of Colonie, passed away on Wednesday May 11, 2005 at the Inn of Community Hospice. She was born in Bridgeport, CT and was the daughter of the late John and Agnes Frolish. Frances had worked for Ballston Knitting Mill, Picotte Properties and as a retail clerk at Sears for several years. She enjoyed tending to...
Eric Marschner
May 11, 2005
COLONIE – Eric C. Marschner, 83, of Colonie, passed away on Wednesday, May 11, 2005 at Albany Medical Center Hospital, two days prior to his 84th birthday. Born in Germany, he was the son of the late Albert and Hedwig Marschner. He was a resident of the Capital District for over 50 years. Eric was a U.S. Army Aircorp veteran...
Alberta L. Fischer
May 9, 2005
Albany- Alberta L. Fischer, 81, died on Monday, May 9, 2005, at St. Peter's Hospital. Born in Elnora, NY she was the daughter of the late James and Rita Gourlay. A homemaker all her life, Alberta loved her family and friends. She would enjoy entertaining them with music, playing the guitar, and cooking. She was a caregiver to everyone. Alberta...
Patricia Dipietro
May 8, 2005
ALBANY – Patricia A. DiPietro, 55, of Albany, passed away on Sunday, May 8, 2005. Born in Cambridge, NY, she was the daughter of the late Neale and Ruth Merrill. Mrs. DiPietro was an Albany resident for most of her life. She loved spending time outdoors, fishing and reading. Pat is the beloved wife of 35 years to Frank DiPietro....
Mark J. Fiato
May 8, 2005
Voorheesville- Mark J. Fiato, 53, died suddenly on Sunday, May 8, 2005. He went cycling with friends on a ride that will never end. Mark was born in Albany, lived in Voorheesville, and owned and operated Taco Pronto Restaurant for 25 years. He was the son of Kale Fiato of Albany and Salvatore (Christine) Fiato of Slingerlands. The most important...
Jake Moore
May 7, 2005
Latham- Jake E. Moore, 22, of Latham, passed away peacefully Saturday May 7, 2005 at his residence after a long and courageous battle. He was born in Puyallup, WA and has been a Latham resident for most of his life. He is the beloved son of Joseph and Robin Moore. He is the cherished brother of Joanna Moore (Matt Maxon)....
Thelma F. Potter
May 7, 2005
ALBANY – Thelma Florence Potter, 93, passed away on Saturday, May 7, 2005 at the Albany County Nursing Home. Thelma was born on July 28, 1911 in Rushville, NE to the late Calvin and Grace Woods. She married Rev. Francis A. Potter in 1932. He was the pastor of St. Luke's Church in Albany. Thelma is survived by two sons,...
Ira L. Stockwell
May 6, 2005
ALBANY – Ira L. Stockwell, 77, passed away on Friday, May 6, 2005 at St. Peter's Hospital. Ira was born on October 23, 1927 in Mechanicville to the late Leonard and Lanetta Richardson Stockwell. He served in the US Army with the 4th Tactical Air Communication Squadron during WWII, attaining the rank of Private First Class. Ira was a Teamster...
