Obituaries

GLENMONT – Patricia A. Logan, 85, of Glenmont, passed away on Wednesday April 10, 2019 at her residence. She was born in Auburn, NY and was the daughter of the late Percival and Amy Johnson. Patricia had worked for over thirty years at the Department of Motor Vehicle in Albany. She was predeceased by her husband Wilbert Logan. Patricia is the mother of Cynthia (Tommy) Reddix, Richard (Valerie) Johnson and David (Tiana) Logan and a special daughter, Deborah Rogers. Patricia is also...

Albany – Bonnie J. Bennett, 67, of Albany, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 10, 2019 at the Community Hospice Inn, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Albany and was the daughter of the late Loren and Grace (Denn) Grugan. She was predeceased by her beloved husband; Joseph V. Bennett Sr. Bonnie had worked for over thirty years with the City of Albany Police Dept. She is the devoted Mother of Linda Hoffman (Joe Flood) and Joseph V. Bennett Jr. Bonnie is the...

Ilah De Paoli, 93, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family and friends on Tuesday, April 9, 2019. Her beloved husband of 69 years, Bruno De Paoli, Jr., predeceased her last year. Ilah was born in Nashville, TN to Jesse Stratton Neill and Dr. James Maffett Neill but spent most of her youth in Scarsdale, NY. She graduated from Wellesley College with a bachelor’s in psychology and a minor in art history. Family was paramount to Ilah’s existence—as a child, she...

ALBANY – Josephine Marie Bleichert, 92, of Albany, passed away peacefully on Monday April 08, 2019 at Evergreen Commons in East Greenbush. She was born in Albany and was the daughter of the late John J. and Josephine Baldwin. Josephine was predeceased by her husband Henry; her brother John J. Baldwin and his wife Frances, her son in law Philip F. Glock and her niece Susan Paigo. She is the mother of Mary A. Glock and grandmother of Sarah (Adam) Elia and Philip John “PJ”...

GUILDERLAND – Aaron J. Merritt, 85, of Schenectady, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 02, 2019 at Ellis Hospital, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born in Schenectady and was the son of the late Aaron and Virginia Merritt. Aaron served in the US Army during the Korean War. He was employed as a steamfitter for General Electric Company in Schenectady for several years. He was also a self-employed plumber. Aaron is survived by his children, Gary (Maria) Merritt, Gregg...

Ronald L. Leonard, 84 of Niskayuna, peacefully passed away while surrounded by his family on April 1. Ron was one of seven children born to the late Edward F and Louise (Thiel) Leonard on September 10,1934.  He graduated from New York University School of Commerce and attended New York University School and American Institute of Banking. Ron worked in the banking industry for over 30 years for Chase Manhattan, Security National and Chemical banks. Ron grew up during the Golden Age of...

NISKAYUNA – Barbara J. Konkol, 83, of Niskayuna, passed away on Monday, April 01, 2019 at Albany Medical Center. She was born in Schenectady and was the daughter of the late Carl and Gertrude Nolte.    Barbara enjoyed traveling, golf, dancing, bowling, watching HGTV and spending time with her family. Her many talents included being a fantastic cook and homemaker, playing the piano, painting ceramics and calligraphy. Along with her husband...

CLARKSVILLE – Mary Ellen Cozzy, 62, of Clarksville, passed away on Sunday, March 31, 2019 at Albany Medical Center after a brief illness. She was born in Albany and is the cherished daughter of Mary Lou Tuck and the late Raymond Tuck. Mary Ellen is a graduate of Bethlehem High School and Maria College. She is retired from New York State Division of Budget. Mary Ellen was a yard sale enthusiast and an avid bingo player. She enjoyed trips to the casino and was a member of the...

Schenectady – Fay T. Hellijas, 86, of Schenectady, passed away peacefully at her residence on Sunday, March 24, 2019, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Lynn, MA and was the daughter of the late Sam and Mary Louise Lehan Skolnick. Fay will be remembered as a loving grandmother and great grandmother. She is the Mother of Kurt (JoAnne) Hellijas, Chris Hellijas, Carolyn Hellijas and Gail Hellijas. Fay is the sister of Lynn Rupolo, David Skolnick and the late Marlene...