All Obituaries

Mary J. Kenneally, 69, passed away unexpectedly, Saturday, September 18, 2021 at her home.   Born on Dec 31, 1951 in Albany, NY, she was the daughter of William and June (Myers) Hines.   Mary was a 1969 graduate of South Colonie High School.    On February 13, 1971, she married James F. Kenneally.   She retired from the New York State Teachers’ Retirement System where she was employed in the benefits department for more than 30 years.   Over the...

Albany, NY - Robert Jeffrey Tyler, age 52, entered fully into the presence of our Lord Jesus on Tuesday, August 24th, 2021 unexpectedly with his wife Tracy by his side.  Jeff is predeceased by his father Robert F. Tyler and mother Jaquelin Hartwell.  He is survived by his loving wife Tracy Giannetto Tyler and siblings Masani Tyler, Tracy Tyler-Luter (Thomas), Michael Tyler (Tasha), Will Dalton and Heather Lanaux (Nate), along with many step-siblings, aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces,...

GLENVILLE - Marcus F. Makuch, 37, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, September 1, 2021. He was born in Amsterdam and is the son of Laurie Smith (Bill) Alund and Thomas Makuch Sr. (Oloerua). Marcus was self-employed for several years. He was most recently employed by J&J Superseal.  Marcus loved the outdoors and enjoyed fishing and hunting. He is the husband of Angela Makuch and the father of Nikolas and Jade Makuch. Marcus was the stepfather of Shyanne, Noryia, Sadie and Jaxon. He...

COLONIE – Ann C. Haas, 97, of Colonie, passed away peacefully on Monday evening at Shaker Place Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born in Albany and was the daughter of the late Allesandro and Lucia Ranellucci, formerly of Rensselaer. Ann was predeceased by her husband John H. Haas Jr. She was a supervisor with the Picotte Companies for thirty seven years. Ann has also worked as an aide at Shaker El School. She was a charter member of VFW Post 8692 Ladies Auxiliary. She loved...

  TROY – James L. Nasser, 64, of Troy, passed away on Sunday, September 05, 2021 at the Inn of Community Hospice with his beloved wife at his side. James was born in Bristol, TN and grew up in Fort Lauderdale. He proudly served  in the US Navy  on the USS Tuscaloosa where he gained the nickname “Big”. Those who knew him will know why. James was a manufacturing associate with Comfortex in Watervliet for many years. He loved his cherished animals. Music was a...

Eugenia Rosetta Elizabeth Jordan departed at her Troy Ny home on September 14th 2021, she was 47 years young. Eugenia is predeceased by her mother Audrey Jordan. She is survived by her seven children; Shantelle Jordan-Byrd, Shawn Byrd, Shaquille Byrd, Shakirra Byrd, Shamirre Byrd, shalah Dobbs and Shafi Jordan. She is survived by her eight grandchildren Imani Hall, k’arie Hermitt, Skyy Hall, Kareem Hermitt Jr, Shamirre Byrd Jr, Camron Byrd, Amarianna Byrd, and Zachariah Hermitt....

Colonie, NY - Dr. Oscar Renal Williams III, of Albany, NY passed away on Monday, September 13, 2021.  He was born on February 7, 1966 in Winston Salem, North Carolina to Mrs. Marjorie Midgette Williams and the late Dr. Oscar Renal Williams Jr.  He received his early education in Peoria Public Schools, Matoaca Laboratory School at Virginia State University and Chesterfield County Public Schools.  As a young boy Oscar was fascinated with trains, history and loved to read...

COLONIE – Jacques L. Begin, 61, of Colonie, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 07, 2021 at the Inn of Community Hospice, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Schenectady and is the son of Gisele Begin and the late Joseph A. Begin. Jacques was a heavy equipment operator for many years, most recently with Logistics One in Selkirk. He loved spending time with his devoted family, fishing, cigars, basketball and the Great Sacandaga Lake camp. He was an avid fan of the...

NISKAYUNA - James B. "Jim" Salada, Jr., JD, 71, passed away suddenly Monday, August 30, 2021, at Ellis Hospital. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late James B. and Gertrude (Benincasa) Salada, Sr. Jim grew up in Tonawanda and was a graduate of Niagara University and Albany Law School.   He was employed by Newkirk Products, Inc., a publishing company in Albany, NY as Senior Vice President, technical editor and in-house counsel, until his retirement. ...

Altamont – Elizabeth J. “Betty” Ward passed away on Monday, February 1, 2021 at her residence. She was born November 26, 1930 in Roosevelt, Long Island. Betty worked for a number of years as a Telephone Operator for Bell Telephone. She enjoyed playing Scrabble, baking and crocheting. She was married to her late husband William on January 27, 1951 and was predeceased by him on November 29, 2020. Betty is survived by her children, Susan Ahlgren of Newton, NJ., Kathy (Steve)...