Ruth M. Lawton
Jul 2, 2025
COLONIE – Ruth M. Lawton, 83, of Colonie, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 02, 2025 at her residence, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born in Albany and was the daughter of the late Charles and Marjorie Warner. Ruth is survived by her husband of sixty-four years, Donald J. Lawton, Sr., her sister Patricia (William) Flint of Loudonville; her...
Joan C. LaDuke
Jun 30, 2025
Joan (Degen) LaDuke passed away peacefully on June 30, 2025 with her loving family by her side shortly after losing her husband Roy LaDuke.
Joan was born October 31, 1933 to the late Mabel (LaPlante) and Albert Degen. She grew up in Unionville and graduated from Bethlehem Central High School in 1951 then went on to work at New York Telephone.
Joan...
Donna M. Mann
Jun 28, 2025
Albany - It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Donna Mann, 75, of Colonie, who left us on June 28, 2025. Born on January 8, 1950 in Albany to the late Nathan and Mildred (Swartz) Levine. She grew up there and graduated from Albany Highschool. She worked as a receptionist at The Plastic...
John "Peter" Starr
Jun 28, 2025
Colonie – John Peter Starr, 83, of Colonie, passed away on Saturday, June 28, 2025 at the Veterans Administration Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born in Utica to the late John and Hedwig Starr. Pete served in the US Navy for eight years before completing twelve additional years with the Naval Reserves. He was employed for over...
Gail A. Bahlatzis
Jun 26, 2025
COLONIE – Gail A. Bahlatzis, 88, of Colonie, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 26, 2025 at her residence, surrounded by the love of her family.
She was born in Skoura, Sparta Greece, and was the daughter of the late Vasili and Eleni Anagnostopoulos. Gail was the co-owner of the Empress Diner in Colonie where she worked side by side with...
Roy W. LaDuke
Jun 24, 2025
Roy Walter LaDuke passed away June 24, 2025 surrounded by his family. Roy was born April 27, 1931 in Black Brook, NY to the late Peter and Myrtle (McKee) LaDuke. He was a veteran of the Korean War, having served in the US Army attached to the 5th Airborne.
He was a heavy equipment operator at Pollard’s and LaDuke Brothers of...
Henrietta A. Conney
Jun 24, 2025
Niskayuna - Henrietta A. Conney, 86, of Niskayuna passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday June 24, 2025 at St. Peter’s Hospital.
Henrietta was born in Amsterdam and was the daughter of the late John and Naomi Liddle. She attended SUNY Buffalo and Rochester Institute of Technology where she earned a Master of Fine Arts. Henrietta taught Art and Photography in Rochester, Buffalo,...
Emmett Hudson Ferris
Jun 22, 2025
Albany - Emmett Hudson Ferris, affectionately known to his loved ones as “Poopie,” passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 22, 2025, at 6:38 am at Saint Peter’s Hospital in Albany, New York. He was 74 years old.
Born on March 14, 1951, in the Bronx, Emmett was the beloved son of Emmett Rivers and Betty Ferris. He graduated from Franklin D....
Matthew Leo Buda
Jun 19, 2025
COLONIE - Matthew Leo Buda, a gift from God, beloved father, brother, son, and husband went to eternal life on Thursday, June 19, 2025 in Colonie, NY.
Matthew was born on October 16, 1985 in Vestal, NY and moved with his family to Colonie, NY in 2001. Matthew graduated from Colonie Central High School. As a sophomore for the Vestal High...
Rose Tenenini
Jun 14, 2025
COLONIE – Rose Tenenini, 90, of Colonie, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 14, 2025 at St. Peter’s Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, surrounded by the love of her family.
She was born in Morolo, Italy on October 24, 1934 and was the daughter of the late Domenico and Pauline Costantini. Rose was predeceased by her husband Louis Tenenini who she was...
Marian L. Glasser
Jun 14, 2025
SCHENECTADY - Marian L. Glasser, 91, of Schenectady, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 14, 2025 at the Glendale Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.
She was born in Albany and was the daughter of the late James Kelty and Olive Lovejoy. Marian was predeceased by her beloved husband of 59 years, William Glasser. Marian is the sister of Sara Dessureau, Deborah Spath...
Steven C. Lawless
Jun 10, 2025
ALBANY – Steven C. Lawless, 66, of Albany, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 10, 2025.
He was born in Schenectady and was the son of the late John E. and Helen J. Rolfe Lawless. Steve had worked as a welder, a carpenter and as an auto mechanic for several local businesses in the Capital Region.
He is the brother of John...
Victoria S. Lembesis
Jun 10, 2025
Albany- Victoria Samara Lembesis of Albany passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving children on Tuesday, June 10, 2025. She was born on August 6, 1945, in Lesbos, Greece to the late Vasilia Samara and the late Fotios Samara. She was married for 52 years to the late Spiro Lembesis and is survived by her loving children Vasilis (Georgia) Lembesis...
JoAnn Marie Swint
Jun 3, 2025
Northport, FL. – JoAnn Marie (Coluccio) Swint, passed away peacefully on June 3, 2025 in Sarasota, Florida. She was born in West Albany, NY on 11/11/1960 to the late James and Lois Coluccio. JoAnn is survived by her loving husband William Swint whom she shared a beautiful life with for 40 years, her loving children Jason Schewe, Cierra Swint (Dylan...
Donald C. Thayer
Jun 2, 2025
COLONIE - Donald C. Thayer, 81, of Colonie, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 02, 2025 at his residence, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born in Schenectady and was the son of the late Clifford S. and Grace Ford Thayer. Don was an electrician with the Albany County Sewer District, for thirty-five years. He was a longtime member of...
Anthony C. Cuccurullo
Jun 1, 2025
“From a small spark burns a mighty flame”
Anthony C. (Tony) Cuccurullo passed away peacefully on June, 1 2025 surrounded by his loving family.
Tony is survived by his devoted wife of over 64 years Cindy (Pellegrino), children Dennis M. (Valtina) Cuccurullo, Lynn (Jeff) Mazzone, his pride and joy grandchildren Travis (Mindy) Lane, Lauren (Travis) Perrott, his namesake Anthony J. (A.J.) Mazzone,...
Daniel P. O'Connell
May 27, 2025
Berne - Daniel P. O’Connell, 72 years young, of Berne, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on Tuesday, May 27th. Dan was born on September 11, 1952 in Albany, NY and was the beloved son of John and Margaret (McCauley) O’Connell. He is survived by Cookie (Marsteller), his wife of 45 years, his children, Meghann (Nate Hardymon), Caitlin (Neil...
Harry J. Beebe
May 25, 2025
COLONIE - Harry J. Beebe, 74, formerly of Oneonta, passed away peacefully on May 25, 2025. He was born in Oneonta and is the son of the late Charles and Ethel Wood Beebe. Harry was a 1969 graduate of Unatego Central School.
He is the husband of Loretta Sullivan Beebe. Harry is the brother of Charlotte West and Mead (Donna) Beebe....
George J. Bushey, Jr.
May 25, 2025
COLONIE – George Joseph Bushey, Jr., 78, of Colonie, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 25, 2025 at St. Peter’s Hospital.
He was born in Albany and was the son of the late George J. and Ruth Kenna Bushey Sr. He was predeceased by his beloved wife Ruth Paulsen Bushey in 2016.
George served in the US Army from 1966 through 1968....
Julia Ann Thomas
May 24, 2025
Saratoga Springs - Julia Ann Thomas died on May 24, 2025 at the age of 83. Julia joins her husband William Thomas of 60 years in heaven. Among the grieving are her children: Glenn (Yvonne) Thomas, Gregg (Denise) Thomas, Heather (David) Huntress, and Melissa Thomas (John Dietrich). With much love, she also leaves behind 3 grandchildren: Adam and Hailey Huntress...
