All Obituaries

Mitchellville, MD - Rita Joyce Schiavone, 90, formerly of West Lawrence Street, Albany, NY and Duanesburg, NY passed away Saturday evening (April 20, 2024) at Collington Life Care Community in Mitchellville, MD, where she had resided since 2001. Rita was born on April 7,1934 to Dominic Michael Schiavone and Sophia Albert (Schiavone) Randall in Albany, New York. After completing her studies in the Albany Schools and Albany Business College she worked as a clerk for the Donnelly Company in...

Colonie – On Monday, April 15, Jody Rae Nixon (Osterlitz) passed away unexpectedly at home of health complications related to her heart. Jody was born on June 26, 1980 and was the beloved daughter of the late Nancy and George Osterlitz. She was also predeceased by her uncle Ron Osterlitz. Jody is survived by her beloved son Tanner Nixon, her step-sister Renee Osterlitz, her ex-husband Jason Nixon, her loving Aunt Dee Myers and uncle Frank Myers, her best friend Stacey Claus, her...

WEST ALBANY – Emily D. Schubert, 83, of West Albany , passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at her residence, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born in Albany and was the daughter of the late Mariono and Grace Cocchi. She was predeceased by her beloved husband of 45 years, Bill Schubert.  Emily was the first teenaged girl hired at the former Carnevale’s Supermarket in Albany. It was at Carnevale’s where she and Bill first met. She enjoyed...

GLENS FALLS - Patricia N. King, 85, of Glens Falls, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 18, 2024 at the Washington Center in Argyle. She was born in West Orange, New Jersey and was the daughter of the late John and Blanche Nichtern. Pat attended Archbishop Walsh High School and diligently attended night school for ten years at Seton Hall University to earn her Bachelor’s degree.  She was a voracious reader and loved being by the water, whether it was by the lake or down the...

Ann Patricia McGraw, 74, of Niskayuna, passed on April 15, 2024, surrounded by her loving family, after a long struggle. Ann was born July 2, 1949 in Wilkes-Barre, PA the daughter of the late William and Marie (Keenan) Foy. She graduated from Coughlin Highschool, class of 1967 and married her high school sweetheart John. The couple shared a devoted, loving relationship working together and raising their family. Ann paused her education and career to raise their family then returned to...

SCHENECTADY - Herbert T. Norris, of Schenectady, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, April 17, 2024, at the age of 92, surrounded by his loving family.  Born in Schenectady, NY on May 10, 1931, Herbert was the son of the late Elizabeth Walsh and Albert Norris.  Herbert graduated from St. Columba’s School in Schenectady and went on to achieve an Aircraft Engine Mechanics diploma.  Herbert retired from the Teamsters Local 294 after 36 years, in 1991.  In...

COLONIE – Maria Anna Blake, 74, of Colonie, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, April 16, 2024. She was born in Albany and was the daughter of the late Anthony and Mary Cataldo Jr. She was predeceased by her beloved husband Frank K. Blake Sr. in 2018. Maria was devoted to her most cherished family. She was the epitome of goodness. Maria was generous, loving, accommodating and had a warm, caring heart. She will be remembered for her kindness and genuine concern for...

VOORHEESVILLE – Joseph E. Sheehan, 79, of Voorheesville, passed away on Saturday, April 13, 2024 at Albany Medical Center after a brief illness. Born in Albany on August 12, 1944, he was the son of the late Edmund J. and Helen R. Sheehan. After graduating from Vincentian Institute in 1961, he served in the US Air Force until 1966. Following the Air Force, Joe worked at New York Telephone as a Technician until retirement. Joe was predeceased by his beloved wife and soulmate, Janet...

Albany - Anthony E Lawless, 26, passed away quietly on Thursday, April 4 of a previously unknown heart defect. Anthony was born November 14, 1997 and spent his earliest years in the foster care system.  When “interviewing” his prospective parents, Colette and Martin Lawless, he quizzed them on what it would be like to be their little boy. Finding their answers satisfactory, he went home to join his new parents and brother Ed in November 2002. In the judges’ chambers...

Aline Heroux Laquidara, 91, of Albany, NY, formerly of Viera, Florida and Ballston Spa, NY, died April 3, 2024, peacefully with her family at her side. Aline was born on December 17, 1932, in Cohoes, NY to Albert Heroux and Ruth Heroux (Mimi). Aline was pre-deceased in 2018 by her husband Peter of sixty-four years. Aline is survived by her five children and their families: Karen Laquidara Howe, husband Barry Howe and son Daniel Dickinson, wife Lauren and son Crew; Denise Muller, husband...