Ann Mary Roberts, 59, passed away peacefully at her home in Voorheesville. Ann was a creative, independent, and loving person. Early in her life she embraced music as her passion, and completed her classical piano training at The Academy of the Holy Names and the College of St. Rose, achieving Bachelor's and Master's Degrees in Music. Ann had many students...

DELANSON, NY – Patrick A. Raciborski, beloved son of Judith Mackey Raciborski and the late William Raciborski, beloved brother of Joseph Raciborski and dear friend of Audrey Calvino is now in the arms of Jesus after a brave and long battle with multiple sclerosis. Patrick was born on May 1, 1968 and attended Our Lady of Angels Elementary School and...

SCHENECTADY – Jaqueline N. Cevallos, 34, is peacefully resting until a better future. She was born in Guayquil, Ecuador and was raised in Brooklyn, NY. Jackie attended Drake Business College in Manhattan. She was currently employed at Circuit City where she enjoyed working with her co-workers and loving friends. Jackie was a devoted mother who loved spending all of her...

TROY – Raymond A. Bell, 65, was called to be with God at St. Mary's Hospital after a brief illness. He was born in East Orange, NJ and was the son of the late John Forest Bell and Mable Davis Bell. Raymond was a graduate of Troy High School and served in the US Coast Guard. He graduated from Liberty...

LATHAM – Thomas H. Donnelly, 62, passed away suddenly on Thursday at his residence. Tom was well known for his work with the Shaker Museums. He is the father of Adam C. Donnelly and Rebecca E. Donnelly. Brother of David Donnelly. Several nieces and nephews also survive. Calling hours will be Monday from 4 to 7 at Newcomer Cannon Funeral...

ALBANY- Kathleen (Kay) T. King, 80, of Albany died Tuesday as a result of a tragic accident while in service to others. Kay was born in Amsterdam and was the daughter of the late Thomas J. and Katherine Collins Ryan. She was a1945 graduate of Mt. Pleasant High School. Kay was a 1947 graduate of Albany Business College where she...

WYNANTSKILL- Richard J. Vielkind, 53, passed away peacefully on Friday at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Rick was born in Troy and is the son of Rosemary (Gummie) Burke Vielkind and the late William Vielkind. He was employed with CSX Transportation in Selkirk. Rick was an accomplished craftsman. A talented carpenter and builder, Rick was always the first...

SCHENECTADY, NY – Thomas G. Hall, Sr. "Bommer", passed away peacefully at home, with his family by his side. Born in Schenectady, he was the son of the late Harold and Kathleen Hall. Mr. Hall was a Schenectady resident for most of his life. He was an avid NASCAR fan. Bommer is the beloved husband of Gloria J. Hall. He...

COLONIE- Charles George Gauthier, 75, of Colonie, died on Wednesday evening at his home, surrounded by his loving family, after a brief illness. He was born in Albany and was the son of the late Charles H. and Lena Andrews Gauthier. Mr. Gauthier had worked for Central Dairy, Normanskill Dairy, Crowley Dairy and Crestwood Market before his retirement. He was...

NISKAYUNA, NY – After a short life of love and joy, Sean Robert Whelan went home to God his father. He was born on May 25, 2004 and is the beloved and cherished son of Shannon L. Whelan. Sean Robert loved music and dancing. He had a smile that would light up the world and he touched so many lives....

Janet (Robbins) Mooney, 66, passed away Easter morning at home, surrounded by her loving family, after a courageous battle with cancer.She was born Nov. 11, 1941 in the Hamlet of Adirondack on the East side of Schroon Lake, the daughter of the late Lagrand and Hilda (Cleveland) Robbins. Janet's life was devoted to her family. She married her first and...

COLONIE- Terry A. Nichols, 61, of Colonie, passed away on Thursday morning at the Inn of Community Hospice at St. Peters Hospital. He was born in Albany and was the son of the late Joseph and Doris Nichols. Terry was a Viet Nam veteran in the US Army. Terry was a auto body man at Armory Garage and then worked...

COLONIE – James P. Urso, 67, of Colonie, passed away peacefully on Saturday at his home surrounded by his loving family following a long courageous battle with cancer. He was the son of the late Joseph and Frances Comparetta Urso and brother of the late Joe Urso. From a young age, Jim worked with his parents, who owned and operated...

GUILDERLAND- Dorothy Ann Zukowski of Guilderland, passed away on Thursday at her residence. She was born on Port Chester, NY and was the daughter of the late Harry and Sophie Stubbe. Dorothy was a cashier at the Price Chopper in Guilderland. A longtime valued employee, Dorothy was a 34 years associate with the Golub Corp. Dorothy enjoyed traveling, swimming and...

COLONIE- Rita Perrotta, 83, of Colonie, formerly of Watervliet, passed away on Saturday in her husbands' arms at their residence. She was born in Senigallia, Italy and was the daughter of the late Luigi and Pasqualena Patrignani. Rita came to America with the assistance of US Ambassador Claira Booth Luce. She was a long time communicant of Our Lady of...

ALBANY- Herbert L. Clark, 86, passed away peacefully on Wednesday at Albany Medical Center after a long illness. He was born in Albany on May 13, 1921 and was the son of the late Jane and James Clark. Herb had lived and worked in Albany all of his life. Mr. Clark was a WWII US Navy veteran. He worked for...

COLONIE – Rose M. Pape, 76, of Eddy-Ford Nursing Home, Cohoes, died peacefully Friday evening after a long illness. Born on October 23, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Ida Vendura and Philip Carona of Frankfort, NY. After graduating from Frankfort High School in 1949, she married the late Robert J. Pape of Herkimer, NY. Following her marriage,...

Slingerlands - Hannelore "Oma" Wager, 78, died peacefully after a long illness with her loving family at her side. Hanna was born in Mannheim, Germany the daughter of the late Gertrude Berkman and Franz Ignor. She immigrated to the United States on June 20, 1956 and settled in Slingerlands shortly after. She has lived there ever since. Hanna worked for...

NISKAYUNA - John E. Biggerstaff, 73, of Niskayuna, passed away at his residence on Friday after a long illness. He was born in Burnt Hills and was the son of the late John and Anna Winfield Biggerstaff Sr. John was a Navy veteran having served during the Korean War. He was a proud member of Local 7 Plumbers & Steamfitters...