Obituaries

 Loudonville - James E. Hogan Jr., 85, beloved husband, father and grandfather passed away suddenly on February 8th at his home. James was born on June 22, 1933 at a house on Martin’s Hill, Ravena, NY. He was the son of the late James E. Hogan Sr. and Helen Hogan. After attending school in Ravena and Albany, he joined the US Marine Corp in 1953.  He received numerous awards, notably Expert Marksman, and became a decorated Marine while serving 3 years during the Korean...

COLONIE – Anne E. Rozniewski, 79, of Colonie, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 08, 2019 at her residence, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Albany and was the daughter of the late Eugene and M. Frances Boice. Anne was predeceased in 2012 by her beloved husband Joseph T. Rozniewski Sr. She had worked for many years at New York State Department of Civil Service. After retiring, Anne worked with the Colonie Youth Center morning and after school program at Veeder...

Malta, NY - Robert (Bobby) P. Smith, age 61, of Malta, NY passed away on February 4, 2019 at Albany Medical Center after a courageous battle with colon cancer.  Bobby was born in Athol, MA on February 3, 1958, son of the late Stanley and Wanda Smith. Bobby is survived by his loving wife, Laurie (Powling) Smith, sisters Jean Brenner of Carefree, AZ and Nancy Mailman of Elgin, SC and many cousins, nephews, and a niece. Bobby graduated from Athol High School in 1976 where he was...

GUILDERLAND -- Dr. Richard C. O'Neil, 88, died Friday, January 25, 2019. He was born January 28, 1930. He grew up in Chicago, earning his B.A. in French at Oberlin College and his Ph.D in Mathematics at the University of Chicago. He initially taught at Rice University and then joined the University at Albany faculty, where he retired in 2006 having been Professor of Mathematics for 38 years. Richard had a very active musical life. He played string bass in many ensembles throughout the...

Albany – Marilyn Joan Carmody, 83, of Albany passed away Thursday, January 24, 2019 after complications from dementia. She was born in Albany and was the daughter of the late Arthur P. Heidelmark and Evelyn Smith Heidelmark. Marilyn was a lifelong resident of Albany. She loved animals, the arts and entertainment. She is survived by her beloved husband of 61 years, Donald J. Carmody and her son, Don Carmody. She is also survived by many loving and caring nieces and nephews. Funeral...

COLONIE – Juan “Tony” A. Laboy, 80, of Colonie, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 20, 2019 at his residence, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Yabucoa, Puerto Rico and was the son of the late Alberto and Antonia Laboy. Tony had worked for many years as a short order cook at the former Newington Children’s Hospital in Newington, CT. He was an automobile enthusiast. Tony is the beloved husband of 56 years to Paulina “Paby” Laboy. He is...

COLONIE – Joseph K. Kelley, 73, of Colonie, passed away on Friday, January 18, 2019 at his residence. He was born in Albany and was the son of the late John H. Kelley and Ruth Buhrmaster Kelley. Joe served in the US Marine Corp reserves. He was employed for several years with Teamsters Local # 294. Joe was the longtime owner and operator of Northeast Stripes Inc., pavement striping and asphalt company. He was an avid car enthusiast, collector and restorer. His 58 Caddy is his pride...

TROY-  Frank J. Ackerman, 67, of Troy, passed away on Thursday January 17, 2019 at his residence. He was born in Saratoga Springs and is the son of the late Henry and Beatrice Ackerman. Frank served in the US Army from 1970 through 1973. He was a baker at Freihofer Bakery in Albany for thirty years. Frank was an avid car enthusiast. He enjoyed camping, hunting and rides in the country. Frank is survived by his wife, Cynthia Ackerman and his stepdaughter Tara Lynn Marie Padula. He is...

Schenectady – Thomas (Tim) L. Clark, Jr., 71, of Schenectady, passed away on Wednesday, January 16, 2019 at his residence. He was born in Schenectady and was the son of the late Thomas L. Clark Sr. and Helen Moffett Clark. He served in the US Navy Seabee’s during the Vietnam War.  Tom is the beloved husband of Carol D’Ambrosio Clark of 50 years and the father of Thomas Clark III and Ann Marie Clark. He is survived by his cherished granddaughter Catherine Parsons and...

Colonie, NY - Thomas M. Cox, 28, of Plaske Drive died suddenly Sunday, January 13, 2019 at Albany Medical Center. Born January 7, 1991 in Albany, NY, he was the son of John Cox and Robin VanZandt. Tom grew up in Colonie and was a 2009 graduate of Colonie High School where he played on the Varsity Basketball Team.  He then graduated from Hudson Valley Community College. He was employed at Dyntek Services. He leaves his father John Cox (Danielle),  mother Robin VanZandt, and...