All Obituaries

ALBANY – Shirley M. Baldwin, 86, of Albany, passed away on Sunday, December 8, 2019 at St. Peters Hospital after a brief illness. She was born in Rutland, VT and was the daughter of the late Clarence Vassau and Irene Lique. Shirley was predeceased by her husband Kenneth G. Baldwin. Shirley had been a secretary for the Albany County Coroner’s Office for several years before retiring. She enjoyed baking, crocheting, bingo, arts and crafts. Shirley basked in every opportunity to...

Colonie – Joseph E. Hedgeman, 76, of Colonie, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Saturday evening at Daughters of Sarah Nursing Home. He was born in the city of Albany and was the son of the late Eugene and Dorothy Mesick Hedgeman.  As a young man Joe worked as a printer in Albany.  In 1971 he started his long career in law enforcement when he went to work as a police officer at the Albany Police Department.  He spent 25 years with the Albany Police, retiring with...

Ahmad D. “MAN” Fleming,, Jr., at rest Saturday, December 7, 2019 at Albany Medical Center. Born Feb 4, 1986 in Albany, he was the son of Ahmad D. Fleming, Sr., and Brigitte S. Pryor. A longtime resident of Albany, he excelled in High School Basketball and was an avid actor, having participated in the Capital Rep Theatre. He was a creative artist, Lyricist, and tee shirt designer.  Affectionately known as MAN, he will be remembered as being generous to a fault, loyal to...

BERNE – Robert L. Griffin, 70, passed away suddenly at his residence on Tuesday, December 3, 2019. He was born in Catskill, NY and was the son of the late Leroy Griffin and Beryl Carter. Bob had worked for Callanan Industries and Teamsters Local # 294, Albany for several years. He was a recreational pilot and had been a flight instructor at Freehold Airport. Bob enjoyed spending time at Cape Cod, antiquing and coin collecting. He was a member of the A* Town Rumble Scooter club. He is...

ALBANY – Benita F. Miller, 61, passed away on Sunday, November 23, 2019. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Katherine Miller. She is the mother of Justin Sales (Tasha) and the late Julius Sales. Sister of Yvonne Miller and Mark Miller. Services will be Monday at 12 noon at Cannon Funeral Home, 2020 Central Ave., Colonie. Visitation from 11:00 am to 12 noon at the funeral home. Burial will be in Albany Rural Cemetery. To leave a message of condolence from the...

CLIFTON PARK – Richard D. Call, 83, of Clifton Park, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 23, 2019. He has gone to be with the love of his life, Caroline, his beloved late wife. He was born in Norwich, NY and is the son of the late Raymond and Gertrude Call. Richard served in the US Army from 1958 through 1962. He taught high school in Long Island as a young man. Richard was a finance office for many years with NYS Public Service Commission in Albany. He enjoyed games of all...

Guilderland -Edward Shephard Lynch, born in Albany June 12, 1941 died on Friday, November 22, the anniversary of JFK’s assassination. “You’re so vain you probably think this obituary is about you.” Ed is survived by his wife Margaret Marinda Lynch, daughter Laura Lynch Krosky (Kevin) of Mechanicville, son Michael Lynch (Megan) of Las Vegas, NV , step-son Daniel Darpino of Schenectady, step-son Mario Darpino (Jennifer) of Voorheesville, and four grandchildren, Marisa...

MALTA - Judith Kay McCann of Malta, 74, passed away at home on November 22, 2019, after a short illness.  She is predeceased by her parents, Robert and Margaret (Fisher) McCann. She is survived by two sisters, Maureen (Thomas) Johnson and Marla Baumann; one niece, Susan Lara-Gonzalez; two nephews, Timothy Johnson (Laurie) and Anthony Stevens (Brianna); and four great nieces, Micaela (Jamie Miller) Lara-Gonzalez  and Sonja Lara-Gonzalez, and Ember and Goldie...

Loudonville - On November 18, 2019, Laurence, 85, passed away after a long courageous battle with cancer.  One of fourteen children, Laurence was born in Kilmihil, County Clare, Ireland, on August 4, 1934.  At the age of 18, Laurence left his beloved homeland and came to America to make a life for himself. He married his wife of nearly 50 years, Elizabeth B. McMahon. Laurence worked at Tobin Packing Company for 30 years and was a proud Union steward. Later, he worked for the...