All Obituaries

DELMAR – Thomas E. McCormick, 66, of Delmar, passed away peacefully on Monday May 10, 2021 at his residence, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Norfolk, Virginia and is the son of James and Jeannine McCormick. Tom was a plumbing, heating air conditioning specialist for many years. He had worked for the City of Albany, Lee’s Plumbing & Heating, Reynolds Aluminum, Main Care and then operated his own business, McCormick Home Mechanical. He loved spending time...

LATHAM – Patricia A. Romano, 56, of Latham, passed away on Sunday, May 09, 2021 at Samaritan Hospital with her children by her side. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late William and Patricia Taggart. Patty was a 1983 graduate of Shaker High School and earned her Paralegal degree. She had worked for many years at Hannaford Markets and more recently as a bartender at the Latham Colonie Knights of Columbus. Patty was a life member of the Fuller Rd. Fire Dept. Ladies Auxiliary...

Albany – Marion Kittleman entered into eternal rest on April 29th, at the age of 94. She was the daughter of the late Bernard and Bertha Kittleman. She was a lifelong resident of Albany, holding many jobs and being involved in many organizations. Over her lifetime, she left her footprint on many hearts. Marion was blessed with numerous friends throughout her life.Ursula was her forever friend. Marion's Godchildren Nikki, Mark, and Kathleen held a special place in her heart....

Schenectady, NY James “Pete” Harrell, age 83, passed away at Ellis Hospital on April 29, 2021.  Born in Troy, New York to the late John Nurney and Queen Ethel Harrell, Pete was the youngest of six children.  Educated in Troy, Pete went on to serve his country in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1955-1958. In 1990, he retired from Bendix, Green Island, after 32 years of service.  During his retirement, Pete spent several years as a volunteer for the Mont Pleasant...

Colonie - William J.  “Bill” Judge, Jr., of Brickley Drive finished living a life of 83 years on  Tuesday, April 27, 2021 following a period of declining health. Born on August 4, 1937 in Albany, he was son of William J. and Josephine (Rapacki) Judge, Sr.  Bill was a graduate of South Colonie High School and then served in the US Marine Corps as a combat engineer from 1957-1961. On August 4, 1973 he married Beverly Wargo and they settled in Colonie. He retired...

COLONIE – Cynthia V. Anderson, 65, of Colonie, passed away on Monday, April 26, 2021 at St. Peter’s Hospital. She was born in Gouverneur and was the daughter of the late Jack and Barbara Veitch. Cindy was employed for thirty years with SUNY Administration in Albany. She was a Life Member and Past President of the Fuller Rd. Fire Dept. Ladies Auxiliary. Cindy was fun loving and always making people smile. She had a unique sense of humor and will be dearly missed by all who knew...

Guilderland - Maureen Patricia Palmiotto, (née Davis and formerly Odorisio) went to her Lord and Savior as His devoted servant on Sunday, April 25, 2021. Maureen was born with the Lord on Christmas Day 1952,raised in Albany and graduated from Cardinal McCloskey. She served as a secretary at area hospitals throughout her life. Most recently, she loved being a teacher’s assistant for children and supported women at Birthright.    Her most cherished time was spent with...

ESPERANCE - John Millar Drummond, 83 of Esperance passed away on Friday, April 23, 2021 at St Mary's Hospital, Amsterdam   He was born in Scotland and was the son of the late John and Mary Drummond.  John was a Professional Technology Officer in the Ministry of Defense, UK.  After retirement he work for Home Depot in hardware.  He has served in  the Royal Air Force, UK.    John loved to horseback ride, driving his donkey, camping,  DIY, sailing...

Colonie - On Monday, April 19, 2021, Charlie Louise Fernandez, 7, entered heaven’s playground where she can see all the puppies again and run and jump with all of her friends that have passed. Charlie came into the world as a vibrant, ball of energy and sass on August 13, 2013. In her new home in heaven, she is playing with her small figurines, watching tv (TOTS and Fancy Nancy), blowing bubbles, writing with chalk, hiding toys on “sister”, sitting poolside throwing...

Colonie - R. Richard Boehlke, 73, passed away Monday, April 19, 2021 at his home following a period of declining health. Born and raised in Albany, he was the son of Louis & Joyce Boehlke. After graduating from South Colonie High School in 1966, he enlisted in the US Air Force, serving until 1975 as an aircraft radio repairman. For more than 30 years, Richard was employed as a service technician with IBM, retiring in 2007. He was an avid craftsman who enjoyed woodworking, tile...