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...
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...
Ronald F. Kokosa
Sep 13, 2026
GUILDERLAND – Ronald F. Kokosa, 87, of Guilderland, passed away on Sunday, September 13, 2026 at his residence, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born in Schenectady and is the son of the late Frank and Hildagard Kokosa. Ron served in the Army Reserves for six years. He was a longtime lineman and foreman for Niagara Mohawk Co., retiring several...
Benjamin F. Melton Jr.
Sep 11, 2026
Benjamin F. Melton Jr., 65, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 11, 2026, at St. Peter's Hospital, surrounded by the love of his family.
Born in Albany, New York, on July 14, 1961, he was the cherished son of the late Benjamin Sr. and Dasie Melton. Benjamin dedicated his career to serving as a skilled electrician for New York State, but...
Nancy "Mimi" Lynne Rowland
Sep 7, 2026
Nancy Lynne Rowland, lovingly known to everyone as Mimi, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on September 7, 2026, at the age of 72.
Born on May 1, 1954, in Albany NY, she was the daughter of the late Ruth and Donald Wilkins, and was raised by her adoptive father Lorin Scott, after Donald's tragic passing. Nancy was born, raised, and lived...
Arlene H. Selig
Sep 6, 2026
Arlene H. Selig, an 88-year-old lifelong resident of the Albany area who most recently resided in East Greenbush, New York, passed away on September 6, 2026. She was happily married to her beloved husband, Louis F. Selig, for over 60 years, and leaves behind a loving family including her four children: Steven, Ronald (Erin), William (Stephanie), and Lori (William) McDonald.Beyond...
Carolyn A. Miller
Sep 5, 2026
Carolyn A. Miller (Holsopple), 91, died peacefully in her sleep at the Eddy Village Green in Cohoes, NY on September 5, 2026. Born in Somerset, PA on October 10, 1934, she was the daughter of Pat and Irene Holsopple. She married John Miller, the love of her life, on July 1, 1955. She is preceded in death by her husband,...
Bertha Lee Hilton
Aug 25, 2026
Bertha Lee Motley Hilton, 89, of Schenectady, NY, passed away on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at Ellis Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.
Born in February 1937, she was the daughter of the late Rev. Greene Motley and May Frances Motley of Coeymans, NY. She was one of six children and now joins her siblings in heaven.
At the age of 16,...
Joseph B. May
Aug 24, 2026
Joseph Bruce May, 82, of Guilderland, New York passed away on August 24, 2026 at the VA Stratton Hospital in Albany, New York with his dear friend, Yon, who remained by his side during his long illness.
He was born October 2, 1943 in Greensboro, North Carolina. After school he joined the U.S. Army, he then stayed in the service with...
Howard T. Coons, Jr.
Aug 22, 2026
COLONIE – Howard T. Coons, Jr., 95, of Colonie, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 22, 2026. He was born in Albany and was the son of the late Howard T. and Beaulah Coons Sr.
Howard served in the Army National Guard before enlisting in the US Marine Corp where he fought in combat during the Korean War. He worked as...
