Audrey J. Kelly
Sep 9, 2025
COLONIE – Audrey J. Kelly, 88, of Colonie, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at Evergreen Commons Nursing Center.
She was born in Albany and was the daughter of the late Charles and Elizabeth Young. Audrey was predeceased by her beloved daughter, Kathleen J. Kelly.
She enjoyed working at the former Nut Factory at the Empire State Plaza and at...
Domenic A. Barbalace
Sep 5, 2025
Niskayuna - Domenic A Barbalace,78, passed away Friday, September 5, 2025 in the company of family at the Albany Straton VA Hospital.
He was born in Rosarno Reggio Calabria, Italy. He was the eldest son of the late Vinzenzo Barbalace Sr. and Pasqualina (D'Abbraccio) Barbalace. He is survived by his brother Frank Barbalace and sister Rose Rossi; predeceased by his brothers...
Lester J. Hynes
Sep 3, 2025
Albany - Lester John Hynes of Albany passed away peacefully after an extended illness on September 3, 2025. Born October 17th, 1942 to his parents Thomas and Julia (nee Murphy) Hynes in Brooklyn, New York.
Les attended historic PS39 for grammar school and graduated from John Jay High School in 1960. After High School he worked for a Wall Street Law...
Rosemary H. Khachadoorian
Sep 2, 2025
Glenmont -Rosemary Helen Demers Khachadoorian, age 79, of Glenmont died September 2, 2025, in Albany. Born August 1, 1946, Rosemary was the only child of Joseph and Margaret “Peggy” Demers. The family resided in her Hometown of Watervliet for majority of her upbringing. She graduated from Watervliet High School in 1964. After having two children, William C. Hamilton and Hollie...
William H. Hayes
Aug 29, 2025
Latham -William H. “Bill” Hayes V, devoted husband, accomplished musician, teacher, and faithful servant of God, entered eternal rest on August 29, 2025 at the age of 70, following a long and courageous battle with multiple sclerosis.
Born in St. Louis, Missouri, Bill graduated in 1973 from St. Louis University High School, and earned a dual degree in Musical Composition and...
Gerda Irena Barbara Rusnica
Aug 24, 2025
OXFORD, MA – Gerda “Oma” Irena Babara Rusnica, 85, passed away on Sunday, August 24, 2025 in Worcester, MA. She was born in Aschaffenberg, Germany and was the daughter of the late Justina and Richard Zeiss.
After immigrating to the US in 1964, Gerda worked at the Dunbar Shop in Schenectady, NY. She was self-taught, mastered speaking English while becoming a...
Joseph A. Ziter, Sr.
Aug 23, 2025
Joseph Ziter, 99, of Troy, NY passed away peacefully on August 23, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. Joseph is survived by his beloved wife of 70 years, Margaret McGrath Ziter; and their eight children, Joseph A. Ziter Jr. (Lauren), Paul Ziter (Cathy), Laura Marro (the late Joseph), Amy Russo (Patrick), Maria Livolsi (Robert), Ann McAvoy (George), Victoria Lyden (Jeffrey)...
Colleen J. Murphy
Aug 20, 2025
Brunswick - Colleen J. Murphy, 72, of Brunswick, formerly of Colonie, passed away peacefully at her residence on Wednesday, August 20, 2025.
She was born in Albany and was the daughter of the late Joseph J. and Joan M. Nantista. Colleen was predeceased by her beloved husband John "Bud" Murphy Ill and her sister Maureen Dowen (John).
She had been employed with...
Doreen M. Reinemann
Aug 20, 2025
Altamont - Doreen M. Reinemann, 72, of Altamont passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday August 20, 2025.
Born on August 29, 1952 the daughter of the late Adam and Marion (Westervelt) Reinemann. In her younger years Doreen owned and operated the “Seek & Find Services” consignment shop in Duanesburg which she really enjoyed.
She also enjoyed hiking, reading, garage sales, couponing,...
George J. Rosko
Aug 19, 2025
Colonie - George Joseph Rosko, 75, passed away Tuesday, August 19, 2025. He was born in Troy to the late Theresa Richards Rosko and Joseph Rosko.
George graduated from Mechanicville High School in 1969 and then studied automotive technology at Hudson Valley Community College. He worked at Jack Byrne Ford and Mercury as a salesman from 1969-1976. More recently, George worked...
Marion G. Edwards
Aug 14, 2025
Colonie – Marion G. Edwards, 87, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 14, 2025 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Ravena and was the daughter of the late James and Rose Frangella Tompkins.
Today our Mom went to be with her family in Heaven, her original home! To say she just birthed us into this world would be...
Edward "Rusty" F. Skeals
Aug 13, 2025
Rotterdam - Edward “Rusty” Skeals, 92, passed away peacefully on Wednesday August 13, 2025 at his residence, surrounded by his beloved daughters. He was born on August 22, 1932, to Edward J. and Frances Skeals of Schenectady, New York. His parents’ own love story began with family — Edward J.’s brother Ted had married Frances’s sister Alice, and it was...
Stelios Baltis
Aug 12, 2025
Latham – Stelios Baltis, 80, of Latham, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 12,2025 at his residence, surrounded by his loving family.
The youngest of four, he was born in Theva, Greece, raised in Thessaloniri and was the son of the late Basilios and Hariklia Baltis. Stelios served on the Paralos Hellenic in the Greek Navy and then the Merchant Marines...
Jean M. Muia
Aug 11, 2025
Albany - Jean M. Muia, 96, of Albany, passed away on Monday August 11, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Augustine and Mary Barranca.
She was the wife of the late James Muia. Jean was the beloved mother of James (Luisa) Muia and the late Peter Muia, Mary Muia Kehrer (Peter Kehrer survives) and Theresa A. Muia.
She had several...
Hannah L. Shulla
Aug 2, 2025
Cobleskill - It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the sudden passing of Hannah Leanne Shulla (34) on Saturday, August 2nd, 2025 at her home in Cobleskill, NY. She was born on December 31st, 1990 in Bradenton, FL to Steve and Becky Shulla.
As a child, Hannah loved sports. She could often be found out on the...
James F. Fazio
Aug 1, 2025
Jacksonville, FL - James F. Fazio was born December 22, 1928, and went to be with the Lord on August 1, 2025. He was 96. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marie.
He had 5 children, Paula Furr (Donnie), James Fazio Jr. (Francine), Michael Fazio (preceded in death, survived by Ruth), Christine DiJohn (Ed), and John Fazio (Susan).
He had...
James E. Curran
Jul 30, 2025
Whiting, NJ – James (Jim) E. Curran of Whiting, New Jersey, passed away peacefully on July, 30th 2025 at the age of 91.
James was born in New York City, New York on November 15th, 1933 to the late Edward and Anis Curran. Brother to the late Joseph Curran, Mary Curran, (sister) and devoted husband of 55 years of the late...
Christine S. Macaione
Jul 30, 2025
Albany - Christine "Criss" Smith Macaione-Bilodeau, loving wife, mother, Nana and aunt, leaves behind her husband Shawn, her daughter Lara, her son-in-law Steven “Jake” Jacobson, her grandsons Max and Ben, and numerous nieces, nephews, and their families. She was predeceased by her parents, Landis and Florence Smith, as well as her sisters Toni (Robert) Kodweis and Caroline (Jack) Roeger. A...
Ruth A. Looman
Jul 28, 2025
Ruth Anne Looman (Albright) went home to be with her Lord and Savior at the age of 93 on July 28, 2025. Ruth was born on October 12, 1931 in Albany, NY, the daughter of Arthur and Louise Albright. Ruth, her brother Robert (Bobby) and sisters Bertha and Carol had a wonderful childhood growing up in Ravena NY. She graduated...
John "Jay" W. McBride
Jul 16, 2025
John “Jay” W. McBride, 71, of Wynantskill, NY, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on Wednesday July 16, 2025. He was born December 6, 1953, to the late John "Jack" McBride and Mary June McBride and grew up in Wynantskill.
Very early in Jay’s life, it became apparent that his life's passion would be music. From his elementary school days...
