All Obituaries

COLONIE - Ryan J. Gagliardi, 21, of Colonie, died suddenly on Tuesday September 27, 2022. He was born in Albany and is the cherished son of Robert J. and Cindy Skelton Gagliardi of Colonie. Ryan is the maternal grandson of Bonnie Visser Skelton and the late Lawrence A. Skelton Jr. He is the paternal grandson of the late Benito and Evelyn Gagliardi. He is the nephew of Jessica Skelton, Danielle (Tim) Danaher and Michael Gagliardi Sr. Ryan is the cousin of Mike (Beth) Gagliardi Jr., Lisa and...

Schenectady – Mary C. Hart, 71, passed away peacefully in her sleep after a long illness at home with her family on Thursday, September, 29, 2022. Mary worked for New York State Department of Tax & Finance, Office of Counsel for 39 years. She also worked in various retail settings for forty years. Mary is predeceased by her parents John and Manuella (Sierra) Sears, as well as her grandmother Maria Martinez. She is the mother of Thomas (Michelle) Hart, grandmother to Thomas III,...

COLONIE – Patricia A. Lynch, 86, passed away peacefully at her daughter’s home on Tuesday, September 27, 2022. She was born in Mt. Vernon, NY and was the daughter of the late Michael and Florence Marker Connolly. Pat was predeceased by her beloved husband of 46 years, Donald J. Lynch. She was a graduate of Our Lady of Victory Academy and Marymount College. Pat entered the convent in 1954 and was a Sister of Mercy in Dobbs Ferry, NY for eighteen years. A longtime elementary...

COLONIE – Edward G. Rhynders, 86, of Colonie passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 24, 2022 at his residence, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Albany and was the son of the late Foster and Helen Rhynders. Ed served in the US Navy Reserves for many years. He was employed with Niagara Mohawk for thirty-seven years, retiring as a gas foreman. He was a longtime member and officer with the Fuller Rd Fire Dept and the Colonie Village Fire Company. He proudly...

Loudonville - Linda was called to a better place on September 19, 2022, at the age of 74.  During her time here she earned the titles of caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister, daughter and friend.  Earned is the key word here. She was born on April 27, 1948.  During her childhood she spent time in an orphanage with her sister and brother (Holly Pollard and Dan Ross).  She rejoined her father, George Ross (a WWII hero) when he married Jane Ross.  They welcomed...

ROTTERDAM – John Douglas Grabo Jr., 89, of Rotterdam, passed away peacefully on Wednesday September 21, 2022 at his residence, surrounded by the love of his family. He was the son of the late John Douglas and Marion Grabo Sr. Doug served in the US Army 1956 through 1958. He was a machinist at the General Electric Company for over forty years. Doug is survived by his beloved wife of 59 years, Kathy Koza Grabo. He is the father of Lorinda (Wayne) Richardson and Mark D. Grabo. He is the...

ALBANY - Donald J. Carmody, 89, of Albany, passed away on Monday September 12, 2022, after a brief illness. He was born in Albany and was the son of the late Thomas and Elizabeth Carmody. Don was a 1950 graduate of Vincentian Institute. He served in the US Air Force from 1951 through 1955 earning the rank of Staff Sergeant. Don had a longtime career with the former Bridgeway Lumber where he served in multiple capacities, retiring as Lumberyard Supervisor. Don was a longtime member and...

ALBANY – Jean E. Mulligan, 93, of Albany, passed away peacefully at home with family at her side, on Tuesday September 13, 2022. Jean was born in Albany to the late Charles Sr. and May (Ebel) Schmitt. Jean was predeceased by her husband Charles who passed away in 1985.   Before marrying, Jean was a dedicated employee of Whitehead Brothers and volunteered as a Gray Lady for the Red Cross. Jean was very proud of her work as a Gray Lady and really enjoyed caring for those in need....

COLONIE, NY – Barbara Washburn Mulleda, passed away at home on September 19, 2022 at the age of 88. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Barbara was born in Burlington, VT, raised in Colchester and moved to Albany, NY to attend Albany Business College in the 1950’s. She lived and worked in the Albany area until she was 82 years old. Barbara was an avid reader and enjoyed spending her time taking care of her lawn and gardens, doing jigsaw puzzles, playing word...

Homosassa, FL – It is with great sadness that the family of Lisa Lynch announce her passing on June 6, 2022. Born in Albany, NY on February 15, 1961. She was the daughter of the late James and Emily Lynch. Lisa attended Guilderland and the Fonda-Fultonville schools. She was a participant at day programs through The Center for Disability Services. Lisa is the much-loved sister of Irene (John) Vrbanac, Laura (Frank) Dunigan, Linda Leuallen, Karen (Peter) Jendzeizyk, James Lynch and the...