All Obituaries

COLONIE – Dolores J. Chiasson Charron, 87, of Colonie, passed away peacefully on January 14, 2020, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in St. Jeanne d’Arc, Quebec on July 2, 1932 and was the daughter of the late Joseph A. and Marie A. Pilote Chiasson. Dolores had resided in Albany and Colonie for 57 years. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Alfred Leonard and her daughter Kathleen Elizabeth. Dolores is the loving and devoted mother of Johanne (David), Odette...

GUILDERLAND – Joel B. Zwack, 70, of Guilderland, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 13, 2020 at his residence, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Albany and was the son of the late Andrew F. and Martha E. Rockenstyre Zwack. Joel had worked at Shell gas station in Guilderland and with Brigar/Newkirk Publishing. He later worked for many years with Golub Corporation as a deli clerk at the Guilderland Price Chopper. He enjoyed traveling, gardening, crafts and spending...

COLONIE – Robert N. Cady, 85, of Colonie, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 12, 2020, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Montrose, PA and was the son of the late Ernest E. and Helen Brobst Cady. Bob was predeceased by his beloved wife Mary Ann in 2012. Bob had served in the US Army Reserves. He worked for International Harvester and more recently with Albany Ladder Co where he served as a Yard Foreman for 25 years. Bob also worked as a Code Enforcement Officer for...

COLONIE - David W. Bortle, 60, of Colonie, passed away suddenly on Thursday, January 09, 2020 at his residence. He was born in Albany and was the son of the late Walter F. Bortle Sr. and Shirley J. Lockwood Bortle. David was a longtime dedicated employee of Hoffman Car Wash. He took great pride in his work and was recognized for his outstanding performance. Dave enjoyed football and auto racing. He is the brother of Donna (Chuck) Gauthier, Thomas (Linda) Bortle, Walter F. (Barbara) Bortle...

Colonie - Robert H. “Bob” Fiaschetti, 66, of Thelma Street passed away Saturday, January 4, 2020 at Albany Medical Center. He was born on March 16, 1953 in Syracuse and grew up in Albany. He was a graduate of Albany High School where he met his high school sweetheart, Susan A. Cordi and on May 30, 1980 they were married. Over the years, Bob was employed by various Albany based trucking companies and was currently employed as a parts manager and driver for ARG Trucking...

Guilderland - Rayquan Murphy was born July 7th, 1995 in Albany, New York to Jovanda Traynham and Malik Murphy.  He was called home to eternal rest on January 3, 2020.  Known as Quan, he attended Albany Public Schools.  Quan loved to play basketball, video games, and gamble.  Quan had a special bond with his family and friends.  He was predeceased by his grandmother Patricia Traynham, great grandmother Bernice Traynham, and great grandmother Ida Murphy.  He...

ALBANY, NY – Maria Itenberg passed away at her home in the early morning hours of January 3, 2020 surrounded by her loving family.   Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 pm in the afternoon on Sunday, January 5, 2020 at the Cannon Funeral Home, 2020 Central Avenue, Albany, followed by Interment in Temple Israel Cemetery, Guilderland. Afterwards, friends and family are invited to a reception in honor of Maria at 400 Hudson Ave, Albany (12th Floor Lounge). In addition, Shiva will...

Albany -  Mary “Midge” Bandoff, 85, of Albany, entered into eternal life with her family by her side on December 30, 2019 after a long, courageous battle with Parkinson’s Disease. She was the treasured aunt of Diane Riley, John (Susan) Kwiatkowski, and Lisa Marlow, the devoted great aunt of Matthew (Elizabeth) Riley and Anna Riley, and special great, great aunt of Cameron Garufi and Caliana Riley who brought her great joy. Midge was the daughter of the late Boris and...

COLONIE – Arlene S. Ruede, 88, of Sun City, Bluffton, SC. and Colonie, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 29, 2019 at the Inn of Community Hospice, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Edwardsville, PA and was the daughter of the late Frank and Stella Belski. Arlene was employed at Home & City Savings and Trustco Bank as a bank supervisor for many years before retiring. She was predeceased by her cherished daughter, Linda Ann Ruede. She is survived by her...

Scotia - A force of love and light in the world will now live on as a legacy with the passing of Dave Goyette of Scotia, NY on December 28, 2019 at the age of 61.  Dave lived life embracing each moment to the fullest.  He fought his battle with a rare and aggressive lymphoma the same way he faced opponents on the basketball court.  Even when faced with serious bone marrow transplant complications, his fitness and mental toughness kept him in the game, far exceeding...