2025

2025

Donna E. Johnson, 71, wife of William J. Johnson, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at her home with her family by her side after a long courageous battle with cancer.

Born March 20, 1954, in Albany NY, she was the daughter of the late Kenneth and Elizabeth Conrad.

Donna attended South Colonie High School. She spent many years working...

Mar 24, 2025

Sadie Williams (Chandler)

August 20, 1933 – March 24, 2025

With deep love and cherished memories, we celebrate the life of Sadie Williams, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend.

Sadie was born on August 20, 1933, in Greeleyville, South Carolina, to her loving parents, Josh and Ellen Chandler. She was the sixth of ten children, growing up in a...

Mar 24, 2025

Troy-

Daniel F Lamphere, age 77, resident of Troy, passed away on Monday, March 24, 2025, following a lengthy illness.

Born in Albany NY, Daniel was the son of the late Dennis and Genevieve Lamphere. He was a devoted husband to Kim Lamphere sharing 36 years of love and adventure.

Daniel was a true fisherman and hunter at heart. He loved nothing more...

Mar 24, 2025

With a heavy heart, we share the passing of Alan (Big Al, Al) Louis Kratzke Sr, 77, husband of Nanette Kratzke of Rotterdam Junction, passed away Monday March 24, 2025 at Ellis hospital surrounded by family.

Born August 26, 1947, in Brooklyn, NY, he was the son of the late William E. Kratzke and June W. Kratzke.

Alan served in the U.S...

Mar 23, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announced the passing of our mom, Mrs. Joyce Walker, who left us peacefully on Sunday, March 23, 2025, at the age of 79. She was Born on February 13, 1946 in Pembroke Georgia. Our Beloved mom was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend.

Joyce was a remarkable woman whose kindness, generosity and...

Mar 23, 2025

Shirley L. Valentine , 99, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 23, 2025, with her loving family by her side.

Shirley was the devoted wife to the late Craig H. Valentine.

Shirley was a member of the Colonie Senior Citizens Center. She enjoyed making candy, traveling and riding on her husbands motorcycle. She loved playing BINGO and spending time with her family...

2025

SCHENECTADY - Shirley Sullivan, 88, passed away peacefully on March 23, 2025, at her home in Schenectady, N.Y., surrounded by family.Born and raised in Green Island, N.Y., Shirley built a life rooted in family, faith, and a sharp sense of humor. She spent most of her professional life as a dedicated personal assistant and secretary with KPMG LLP in Albany,...

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Benita Elizabeth Traynham was born September 10, 1965, in Albany, New York, and earned her wings on March 22, 2025. She was preceded in death by her stepfather Herman L. Traynham, beloved maternal grandparents, James and Mamie White; great grandmother Amelia Washington; Uncles Ulysses and Willie James White; and great uncle Roosevelt Washington.

Primarily raised by her grandparents, Benita learned many...

2025

Alice (Teresa) Keane, age 87, wife of the late Joseph (Pat) Keane, died peacefully on March 21, 2025, in her Albany home. Alice was born in Fermoy, County Cork, Republic of Ireland in 1937, the third of four daughters of William and Alice Griffin. Growing up in Tralee, County Kerry, as a young woman she emigrated to the US where...

Mar 21, 2025

OBITUARY OF

Deacon Kenneth Lavern French

Born Albany, NY – Resided in Colonie, NY.

“A Time to Be Born”

Dea. Kenneth Lavern French was born on May 27, 1940, one of three children born to the late James and Ida French of Albany, New York. He was the father of nine children: six girls, three boys, and a very proud dad, grandfather and great-grandfather....

Mar 20, 2025

Albany – Hien Thi Le, 84, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 20, 2025 at St Peter’s Hospital.Hien was born in Vietnam on July 8, 1940. She was a woman of remarkable resilience. At the age of 14, her family fled to South Vietnam in order to escape the North Communist regime. Following the fall of Vietnam in 1975, she...

Mar 20, 2025

Mar 19, 2025

Robert V. Landy, 66, of Albany, passed away on March 19, 2025 at Stratton VA Hospital.

He was born on June 1, 1958 to the late Woodell Brace and Henrietta Hines in Albany, NY.

Robert, affectionately known as "Vunna" loved to cook and was a phenomenal chef. He enlisted in the army at a young age, and it was then that he...

Mar 18, 2025

ALBANY- Stanley J. “Stosh” Nadoraski, Jr., age 56, passed away suddenly on March 18, 2025 surrounded by family.

He was born in Albany, the son of Heidi McLean and the late Stanley J. Nadoraski Sr. He was also predeceased by his uncle Mike, aunt Eileen, grandmother Dorothy and step father Randy.

Stosh was a hardworking and kind soul that would take the...

Mar 18, 2025

Elizabeth "Betty" Flynn, 84, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at Samaritan Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.

Born to the late George and Marjorie (O’Leary) Streever, Betty was a devoted wife to the late Andrew George Flynn. Their love story began when she was just sixteen, and they built a beautiful life together over 65 wonderful years of...

2025

Voorheesville- Eugenia Nelidov Gerber, a beloved member of our community, died peacefully on March 17, 2025, in Albany, NY. She was born December 2, 1930 and was the only child of George Archady Nelidov and Eugenia Nenachaeva Nelidov, who emigrated to the U.S.A. from Russia following World War I and the Bolshevik Revolution.

Eugenia’s early life was spent in Chicago, where...

Mar 17, 2025

Sarah A. (Kochanski) Miller, 70, of Albany, passed away peacefully March 17, 2025 at Albany Medical Center.

Born February 6, 1955 in Albany, NY, she was the daughter of the late Joseph M. and Kathleen “Sonny” (Ford) Kochanski.

Sarah was a resident of Albany and Valatie, NY, and attended St. Joseph’s Academy and Austin Beauty School in Albany. She enjoyed spending time...

Mar 17, 2025

James P. Donnelly, 82, husband of Eileen P. Donnelly (McQuade) previously of Upper Nyack, New York passed away on Monday, March 17, 2025 at his home in Mechanicville, NY.

Born June 22, 1942 in Ridgewood, NY he was the son of the late John and Kathleen Donnelly.

James attended Aviation High School in Queens, NY and graduated from Grover Cleveland High School...

Mar 17, 2025

COLONIE - Gregory Clemens, 69, passed away peacefully on March 16, 2025, at The Grand Rehab and Nursing Home at Barnwell after a short visit in rehab. He was born on July 20, 1955 He was a beloved member of the Catholic Charities Disabilities Services family in Albany, NY for 26 years.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 25, 2025...