All Obituaries

COLONIE – Carol A. Diegel, 85, of Colonie, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 13, 2022 at St. Peter’s Hospital. She was born in Albany and was the daughter of the late James F. and Wanda Petrie. Carol enjoyed baking, crocheting, watching animal programs, tending to flowers and camping for many years. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. Carol is survived by her beloved husband of 65 years, Elmer D. Diegel. She is the dear mother of Debra L. (Kenneth) Valet Sr....

Colonie – Carmen A. DePasquale, 90, of Colonie, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, May 11, 2022 at St. Peter’s Hospital. He was born in Rodi, Sicily, Italy and was the son of the late Giuseppe and Catena DePasquale. Carmen came to the US as a young child and was educated in Schenectady schools. He was a draftsman and machinist at the General Electric Company in Schenectady for thirty-two years. He enjoyed hunting, square-dancing traveling, and going to casinos. Carmen was a...

Colonie – Joan M. Sherwood, 79, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 10, 2022 at Our Lady of Mercy Life Center after an extended illness. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Helen Gates Dolan. Joan was a graduate of Vincentian Institute and attended the College of St. Rose. She had worked at the Desmond Americana Inn, the Albany Diocesan Cemeteries and the Multiple Sclerosis Society. Joan was a longtime parishioner and volunteer at St. Clare’s Church....

Albany - Hartley J. “Willie” Williams, 88, passed away Tuesday, April 26, 2022 at A.O. Fox Hospital in Oneonta, NY.   Born in Stamford, CT, he was the son of Howard and Gertrude Williams. Willie grew up in Stamford, CT and Greenfield, MA.   During the Korean War, he served in the US Air Force as an electronics technician. During the space program, Willie worked for RCA in the Carribean tracking the missions.   For more than 52 years, Willie resided in St....

Niskayuna - Michael W. Taft, 65, of Hillside Avenue recently passed away. Born on March 29, 1957 in Schenectady, he was the son of Ernest and Virginia Taft. Michael was a 1975 graduate of Niskayuna High School and a 1979 graduate of SUNY Oswego. He was a longtime employee of Flounton’s Market and the Niskayuna  Co-op where he was very well respected and extremely well liked. Mike was very strong willed with a strong work ethic and also loved a good joke-especially on his...

Latham, NY – Edward “Rusty” D. Bogdan, 62, of Latham, passed away on April 26, 2022 at St. Peter’s Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Pittsburgh, PA, Rusty was the cherished son of Edward R. Bogdan and the late Saramae Waltz Bogdan. Rusty was a 1977 graduate of Shaker High School, where he excelled in athletics. He was a longtime employee of New York State with the last several years having been with the Executive Chamber. He was a proud Eagle Scout,...

Durham, NC - Margie Adams, 71, passed away on November 10th, 2021 at Duke University Hospital, in Durham North Carolina after more than a year of terminal illness. Margie is survived by her husband, James E. Adams, and children, Tinamarie Gillespie (Charles), Wilbur J. Brady Jr (Wendy), Ronald L. Fletcher (Laurie), Jameesha S. Harris (Aaron), Kimani Adams, and Ayana Harris (Lloyd). Margie is also survived by 16 grandchildren, Kyran, Kayla, Maya, Kyler, Kameron, Karlina, Carmello, Aj,...

Loudonville – Beverly Ann (Bonlak) Uline, 86, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 30, 2022.   She is predeceased by her best friend and love of her life, husband of 56 years, David John Uline.  Born June 28, 1935 in Hudson, New York, she was the daughter of the late Chester and Katherine Bonlak.   Beverly and David enjoyed dancing at the Crooked Lake House, spending family time at Kinderhook Lake, and running "Camp Grandma" every summer for their six...

Albany Dr. George Dvorak,88, an accomplished scholar, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, April 23, 2022. George was born and brought up in the Czech Republic. In 1964, he escaped communism and came to the US. He was not only an accomplished scholar, he was a member of the US National Academy of Engineering, and among about 2000 most prominent living engineering professionals in the country.   George received C.E. in Structural Engineering from Czech Technical University...

ALBANY – Jimmie L. Thomas, 74, died on April 26, 2022. Survived by four children and several brothers, sisters, and grandchildren. Funeral services will be at the convenience of the family. www.CannonFuneral.com