Fred A. Van De Bogart
Nov 26, 2025
Latham – Frederick A. Van De Bogart, 51 passed away suddenly on Wednesday, November 26, 2025. Fred was born in Amsterdam, NY on August 13, 1974.
He attended Amsterdam high school and graduated from Duanesburg high school. While in school he was on the wrestling team which he really enjoyed and lent to his love later in life for professional wrestling.
Fred...
Vera L. Joseph
Nov 24, 2025
Albany - Vera Lorrance Joseph, 59, of Albany, passed away peacefully on November 24th, 2025. She was born on February 10th, 1966 to parents Mary Virginia Jones and Ahygia Jones Sr. in Bronx NY. She was a devoted parent and proud graduate of Evander Childs High School 1984.
Vera loved dancing and being with her family. Her passion was as a...
John R. Hoffman
Nov 24, 2025
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NEWTONVILLE – John “Jack” R. Hoffman, 90, of Newtonville, passed away peacefully at his residence on Monday, November 24, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born on June 9, 1935 in Albany, Jack lived a long and fulfilling life marked by dedication to his work, devotion to his family and a quiet but profound...
Ann C. Lala
Nov 17, 2025
Guilderland - Ann Lala (née Cardin), age 80, passed away peacefully on November 17, 2025 surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Providence, Rhode Island, Ann was the beloved daughter of the late Roland and Catherine Cardin.
Ann’s life was defined by generosity and her dedication to caring for others both as an educator and as an active member of her community....
Salvatore "Sam" Nicastro
Nov 17, 2025
Colonie – Salvatore “Sam” Nicastro, 94, passed away peacefully at his residence on Monday November 17, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Schenectady on May 29, 1931 to the late Salvatore and Rosa DiBella Nicastro. Sam is the beloved husband of Angeline “Angie” Perfetto Nicastro, whom he married on June 6, 1953.
Sam was orphaned at age...
Richard S. Davis
Nov 16, 2025
Albany - Richard Steven Davis, 65, of Albany, NY, passed away peacefully at home on November 16, 2025.
He was born in Shawnee, Oklahoma, to Richard and Mary Ellen Davis. Growing up, he was an Eagle Scout and an avid rock hound. His fondest memory of the University of Oklahoma was traveling to bowl games with the marching band (he played...
Railee C. Ford
Nov 16, 2025
Schenectady - Railee Ford, age 11, of Schenectady, passed away surrounded by love. Born to Ramarae Ford and Hoover Joyner and cherished by her stepfather Omar McKenzie, Railee was known for her bright spirit, sassy charm, sharp mind, and gentle, respectful heart.
She is survived by a large and loving family, deeply loved by her Gaga, Julian Anderson, and her grandmothers...
William F. Aylward Jr.
Nov 16, 2025
Altamont - William (Bill) F. Aylward, Jr., 91, of Altamont, NY, beloved husband of Sylvia M. Aylward for 67 years, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 16, 2025, surrounded by his family.
Born November 11, 1934, in Boston, MA, Bill was the son of the late William F. and Marion Aylward.
Bill earned a B.S. in Education from Boston College in 1956,...
Arthur J. Bellinger
Nov 16, 2025
COLONIE – A. Jeffrey Bellinger, 82, of Colonie, passed away on Sunday, November 16, 2025 at Albany Medical Center after a brief illness.
He was born in Albany and was the son of the late Arthur E. and Alice F. Bellinger. Jeff worked for the New York State Retirement System and New York State Office for the Aging. He was part...
Nicola Sainato
Nov 12, 2025
Colonie - Nicola Sainato passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by loved ones, after a battle with Glioblastoma.
He was born March 6, 1949 in Gioiosa Jonica, Reggio Calabria, Italy, the third oldest of nine children to Marianna Femia and Rocco Sainato.
At the age of 26, after serving in the Italian military, he emigrated to the United States where he...
Raymond L. Phoenix
Nov 10, 2025
Raymond L. Phoenix, a resident of Niskayuna, NY, died at the age of 95 on Monday, November 10th, 2025, at Ellis Hospital due to complications associated from a fall he sustained on October 20th. He was the son of Raymond J. and Lillian Phoenix of Colonie, NY.
Ray enjoyed a lengthy career as a draftsman, eventually becoming Vice President at General...
Mary Jean Preville
Nov 6, 2025
BALLSTON SPA- Mary Jean Preville, 87, of Ballston Spa, passed away on Thursday, November 6, 2025 at Albany Medical Center.
She was born in Albany and was the daughter of the late Arthur R. and Dorothy Thompson. She is the wife of the late Oliver M. Preville, who passed earlier this year. After raising ten children, Mary enjoyed working at McDonald’s...
Tanya M. Williams
Nov 6, 2025
Niskayuna – Tanya M. Williams, 84, of Niskayuna passed away peacefully on Thursday November 6, 2025. Lovingly known as “Toni,” she was born on July 15, 1941 in Schenectady to the late Leonard and Ruth Weise.
Tanya loved feeding the birds and spent her time enjoying her garden.
She is survived by her loving husband of 60 years, Robert E. Williams Jr.,...
John F. Mangione
Nov 4, 2025
COLONIE - John F. Mangione, 82, of Colonie, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at his residence, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born in Troy and was the son of the late Felix and Anna Mae Mangione (Bode). John served for four years in the U.S. Marine Corps as Lance Corporal, working as a jet mechanic on...
Wanda L. Taylor
Nov 2, 2025
COLONIE - Wanda L. Taylor, 85, of Colonie, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 02, 2025 at Our Lady of Mercy Life Center.
She was born in Plattsburgh and was the daughter of the late Norman and Marion Gonyea. Wanda was predeceased by her husband Lindley “Lenny” Taylor in 2022.
Wanda was a talented artist with expertise in dollmaking, painting and as...
Shannon A O'Toole
Nov 1, 2025
Saratoga - Shannon A. O’Toole, entered into eternal rest unexpectedly at the age of 49.
Shannon is survived by her brother and sister-in-law William & Kelly O’Toole Jr, her children Brianna, Carter, Ashley, Kross and Devon, 4 grandsons, aunts and uncles. She was predeceased by her parents William J O’Toole Sr, Irene O’Toole-Enos and her infant sister Bridget.
She was a 1994...
James J. Carroll,Jr.
Oct 30, 2025
ALBANY – James J. Carroll Jr., a local union man affectionately known as “Jimmy”, remembered for his big Irish grin and an even bigger heart, passed away suddenly in his Florida home on Thursday, October 30, 2025.
He was born on November 10, 1940 and was 84 years old. He wore many hats, both literally and figuratively, as a father, a...
Ralph A. Cafarelli
Oct 29, 2025
Wilton - Ralph A. Cafarelli, 62, of Wilton, passed away surrounded by his loving family on October 29, 2025 at Saratoga Hospital.
Ralph was born on June 13, 1963 in Schenectady, NY to Ralph and Barbara Cafarelli. He graduated from Mohonasen High School in 1982 and attended SUNY Albany with a major in Business. He worked for many years as a...
Nazik S. Aghazarian
Oct 27, 2025
Nazik Aghazarian, known by those who loved her dearly as Tatik, passed away peacefully on October 27, 2025 at the age of 88. She spent her final days surrounded by love and family at her home in Niskayuna, NY.
Nazik was born on December 22, 1936 in Yerevan, Armenia to Stepan and Paranzem Aghazarian. After losing her father at an early...
John D. DeForge
Oct 24, 2025
COLONIE - John D. DeForge, 78, of Colonie, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 24, 2025 at the Inn of Community Hospice.
John was predeceased by his wife of 52 years Bernadette E. Pagano DeForge. John is survived by William J. O’Toole and Kelly A. O’Toole who he cherished as family along with nieces and nephews.
John was a graduate of Colonie...
