Luigi Rotella
Oct 22, 2026
Colonie - Luigi Rotella, 60, passed away peacefully on October 22. 2026.
Luigi is survived by his beloved wife, Karen Ciampi; his daughter, Lena Bucher (Greg); his stepchildren, Chad (Amanda), Kevin (Heather), and Kristina; his beloved grandchildren, Emma, Christopher, and Jameson; his mother, Michelle Normandin; his sister, Elena; and his cherished cat, Milo. He was predeceased by his son, Phillip, and...
Florence C. Matuszek
Oct 19, 2026
NEW SCOTLAND – Florence C. Matuszek, 93, of New Scotland, passed away on Monday, October 19, 2026 at Shaker Place Rehabilitation & Nursing Center, surrounded by the love of her family.
She was born in Albany and was the daughter of the late Kazimir and Frances Zadrozinski. Florence was a 1951 graduate of Albany High School. She had worked as a...
Jamie T. Verner
Oct 15, 2026
Jamie T. Verner, 57, of Albany NY, passed away on Thursday, October 15, 2026.
As a musician, Jamie was a force of nature, and he played drums with anger, precision, and joy, all in equal parts, which was also the way he lived his life.
Whatever he tried his hand at, he would quickly become expert, a testament to his intelligence, curiosity,...
Jennifer Gross
Oct 14, 2026
CAROGA LAKE - Jennifer Gross of Caroga Lake, NY passed away on October 14, 2026, surrounded by her family.
She was born in New York City to John and Barbara Lee and raised in the Bronx and Long island. She retired to upstate New York after a long career as an executive with the IRS. She is survived by her daughter...
Frederick T. Fuller
Oct 14, 2026
Celebrating a Life of Music, Love, and Legacy
Fred Fuller, 78, a distinguished jazz bassist, devoted educator, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on October 14, 2026, leaving behind a remarkable legacy of music, service, laughter, and love.
Born on December 15, 1947, in Troy, New York, Fred discovered his passion for music at the age of twelve when he began...
Bruce A. Haury
Oct 11, 2026
Bruce A. Haury passed away peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, October 11, 2026, following a long battle with dementia.
Born on April 12, 1943, he was the son of the late Edward and Gladys (Baker) Haury. Bruce was predeceased by his beloved wife, Patricia, in 2015. They married in 1958, after meeting while Patricia attended Linton High School with Bruce’s...
Joseph W. Quinlan
Oct 9, 2026
Joseph William Quinlan (Joe), 79, of Loudonville, NY, died peacefully at home on Friday October 9, 2026, from long term effects of prostate cancer. He was born in Rouses Point, NY, but spent most of his adult life in the Albany area.
Joe is survived by his beloved wife of 31 years, Maryrita Dobiel, and his sister, Mary Quinlan, by several...
Sandra L. Dixon
Oct 6, 2026
Sandra L. Dixon, 55, of Troy, NY formerly of Albany, NY lost her long battle with heart failure and neurologic events on October 6, 2026. Sandy was the daughter of the late Albert and Doris Dixon (Decker) of Albany, NY and the mom to three angel babies whom she will now be reunited with.
Sandy is survived by her loving sister...
Amasette "Amy" Brule
Oct 6, 2026
Amasette “Amy” Brule, 85, of Schenectady, New York, formerly of Niskayuna, passed peacefully on October 6, 2026 surrounded by her family.
Born February 7, 1941, in Waterloo, Iowa, Amy was the daughter of Jack and Amasette Castle. She graduated from West High School in 1959 and completed her nursing education at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, in 1962. During her...
Joseph M. Ford
Oct 5, 2026
Joseph M. Ford passed away peacefully on October 5, 2026, surrounded by those he loved most, with his beloved wife, Florence, and daughters, Jolene and Dawn, by his side.
Joe is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Florence Ford; his devoted daughters, Jolene LaChance and Dawn Ford; his grandchildren, Christopher LaChance, Michael LaChance, Alex LaChance, and Zachary Garland; and...
Salvatore J. D'Amore
Oct 3, 2026
Salvatore Joseph D’Amore, 89, entered into eternal life on October 3, 2026. He was born on April 30, 1937 to Joseph D’Amore and Pauline Russo D’Amore in Johnstown, NY. After attending Catholic school for several years, Sal transferred to Johnstown High School, and graduated from there in 1954. Also, in his early years, starting at age 13, Sal worked for...
David V. Jones
Oct 2, 2026
David V. “Dave” Jones, 85, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of his family. Born April 22, 1941, in Troy, New York, he was the son of the late Edward John Jones and Genevieve Kugler Jones.
Dave was a lifelong resident of Clifton Park, New York, for most of his life before moving to Coopertown, Tennessee, in 2023 to be...
Patrick M. O'Brien
Sep 30, 2026
Mr. Patrick M. O'Brien, of Colonie NY passed away peacefully at Albany Medical Center on September 30, 2026, after a brief illness.
Patrick was born in Plattsburgh, NY on June 19, 1939, to Geneviene O'Brien and was adopted by Matthew O'Brien of Albany, NY.
He is survived by his daughters, Laura (Robert) Ryan of Baldwinsville, NY and Susan O'Brien of Albany, NY,...
Robert L. Hodge
Sep 29, 2026
Robert Lee Hodge, 87, of Colonie, New York, passed away on September 29, 2026.Robert served in the United States Navy and worked for New York State operating the Erie Canal locks. He enjoyed spending time in his garage, affectionately known as his “man cave,” where his favorite pastime was tinkering with his cars.
A God-loving man, Robert held his faith close...
Rosemary R. Vanderwarker
Sep 25, 2026
Albany - Rosemary Rita Vanderwarker, 94, of Albany, passed away peacefully on September 25th,2026, at Albany Medical Center, surrounded by family.
She was born July 22nd, 1932, at Brady Hospital in Albany, to James and Mary Rose Helou. Rosemary graduated from Cathedral Academy in Albany with the Class of 1950. She started her career in a clerical role with the State...
Donna M. Striss
Sep 25, 2026
Donna M. Striss, 80, passed away peacefully at home on September 25, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.
Born April 29, 1946, in Schenectady, NY. Donna was the beloved daughter of the late Louis and Edith Severino. She graduated from Mohonasen high school and was employed by Key Bank until her retirement. At the age of 23, Donna met...
Marshall H. Snovsky
Sep 23, 2026
COLONIE – Marshall Harry Snovsky (Ski), 78. Of Colonie, passed away on Wednesday, September 23, 2026 at the VA Hospital.
He was born and raised in the Village of Colonie and was the son of the late Albert B. and Adeline Snovsky. He attended Colonie High school before joining the US Marine Corp where he served as a Vietnam combat Marine....
Rosemary A. Bonneau
Sep 23, 2026
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Colonie - Rosemary Anne Bonneau, 86, passed away peacefully at home on September 22, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.
Born to the late Joseph and Mary Downs, Rosemary was a graduate of Albany High School and Mildred Elley Business School.
She dedicated approximately 40 years of service to Albany County and retired from Albany County Supreme...
Mary Regina Mantica
Sep 18, 2026
Mary Regina Mantica, of Colonie, entered into eternal life on Friday, September 18, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. Born June 7, 1940, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Mary was the beloved daughter of the late Dr. Joseph and Frances Buff of Loudonville, who adopted and lovingly raised her. She was also the daughter of her birth mother, the late...
Bertha L. Priddle
Sep 13, 2026
Bertha L. Priddle, 90, of Schenectady, NY, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 13, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.
Bertha was born in Schenectady in April 1936, the daughter of the late Richard and Irene (McKeon) Coons. She attended Rotterdam Junction and Schenectady schools and spent much of her life as a homemaker, caring for the people she...
