All Obituaries

ALBANY - Leona Rosamilia Kern, born on September 23, 1924, passed away peacefully Friday, December 8th, at the age of 99 at the Teresian House in Albany, NY.  She was born in Troy, NY and was the daughter of the late Luigi and Sania Pascucci Rosamilia.  She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Warren G. Kern. Leona was a graduate of St. Patrick’s grammar school and Catholic Central High School in Troy.  She was employed as a secretary at Behr Manning until she...

Colonie - Andrew Joseph Gerardi, 96, passed away on December 2, 2023 after a short illness. He was born in Schenectady, NY, on April 8, 1927, to Italian immigrant parents Joseph and Catherine Gerardi. He was a lifelong resident of Schenectady, having grown up in the Hamilton Hill area. Andy was a hard-working man. His first job was selling newspapers at the age of 8 to help support his family. He worked all through his teen years and graduated from high school with a vocational degree in...

Succasunna, NJ - Stephen F. Wilson, 50, of Succasunna, New Jersey, passed away suddenly on Friday December 1, 2023. Born to Frederick W. and Barbara (Covey) Wilson, on September 11th, 1973, in Albany, NY. Upon graduating high school, Stephen decided to serve his country and joined the Coast Guard. He also served the Albany community, as a paramedic. Stephen was an entrepreneur in every sense of the word. He started several businesses in his life. He currently was the Founder/CEO of All That...

MARIAVILLE – Ann L. Taylor, of Mariaville, passed away on her 82nd birthday on Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at Ellis Hospital, surrounded by her cherished family. She was born in Schenectady and was the daughter of the late Rexford and Cora Collins Pneuman. Ann was predeceased by her beloved husband of sixty-one years, Leonard C. Taylor. She was a devoted homemaker raising eight children and creating a loving and caring environment for her family. Ann is the beloved mother of Shelley...

Colonie – Arthur Brooks, 76 passed away peacefully on November 27, 2023 at home with his family by his side. He was born May 20, 1947 in Cincinnati, Ohio to the late Ernest and Lucille Brooks. Arthur grew up in Cincinnati, Ohio and graduated from Taft High School in 1965. After graduation he went into the United States Air Force where he learned valuable culinary skills. His time in the military helped him grow into a wonderful young man. After 7 years with the Air Force, Arthur...

Albany – Robert “Bob” Allen, 90, of Albany, NY, passed away on November 26, 2023 at home, in the house he lived in for 66 years, with loving family at his side. Bob was predeceased by his wife, Joyce Allen in 2010, and his parents, Alma and Robert Allen. Left to cherish his memory are his three children, Pam Allen, Stephanie (Bob) Clauson and Stephan (Jean Cox) Allen, grandchildren Jamie Clauson, Matthew Allen and Sara Allen, and his brother, Earl Allen. We are forever...

COLONIE – Andrew W. Liuzzi, 62, crossed over to the other side to join his loved ones that have passed before him. He entered into eternal life on November 24, 2023. Born the youngest son of the late Francis J. and Ruth Elliott Liuzzi. Andrew was a lifelong resident of Colonie. Andrew loved reading, writing and motorcycling. His Harley Davidson was his life! He enjoyed being surrounded by his friends and biker family having fun. Andrew had a knack for making people laugh. His quick...

Voorheesville – On Thursday, November 23, 2023, Joseph F. Donato passed away at the age 62 after a long battle with cancer at his home, with his family by his side. Joe was born in Albany on January 9, 1961. He was the son of the late Anthony D. Donato and Catherine M. Donato (Fox). He was a graduate of Voorheesville High School year of 1980.  Joe worked in the construction industry most of his life. He loved to fish, garden, watch football, and baseball (the 49ers and Baltimore...

TROY – Anthony A. Vumbacco, 96, of Troy, passed away Sunday, November 19, 2023 at Samaritan Hospital surrounded with Love. He was born in Troy and was the son of the late Frank and Mary Vumbacco. Tony “Turk” was a WWII era Navy veteran. He was a maintenance Superintendent for the Troy Housing Authority at Griswold Heights for many years. Tony enjoyed music, watching football (Bills when Giants stink), bowling and feeding the ponies with his buddies Tommy and...

LATHAM – Jennifer E. Stevens Goronsky, 51, of Latham, passed away peacefully following a brief battle with cancer, on Sunday November 19, 2023 at her residence, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Albany and is the beloved daughter of William and Maureen Rainis Stevens. Jennifer was a 1989 graduate of Niskayuna High School. She loved to laugh, had a beautiful smile and was an amazing friend to so many. A selfless advocate for those with special needs, Jennifer always...