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...
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...
Rosemary Keane
Jul 16, 2025
Albany – Rosemary Keane, 88 of Albany. We are heartbroken to announce that our Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother went to be with the Lord on July 16 after a short stay at St. Peter’s Hospital. Rosemary was born on November 21, 1936 in Albany, NY. She was predeceased by her husband John T. Keane, parents Helen Comer (Moran) and...
Edward H. McElroy Jr.
Jul 15, 2025
Niskayuna - Edward Hugh McElroy Jr., 89, passed away peacefully on July 15, 2025. He was born on December 29,1935 to Edward Hugh McElroy Sr. and Katherine K. (Keigher) McElroy. His older sisters Geraldine (Keyes) McElroy and Kathleen (Chandler) McElroy welcomed him to what became Edward’s life-long home on Rugby Road until his move to Glen Eddy in 2017. St....
Vanessa M. Kahn
Jul 15, 2025
Guilderland - Vanessa Marina Kahn, 66, passed away peacefully on July 15, 2025. Lovingly known as Bonnie, she was born on June 5, 1959 to the late Henri and Vanessa Kahn. She grew up in Jackson Heights, Queens and lived for many years in Guilderland, NY.
Bonnie studied Nursing and worked for 23 years at Mt. Sinai Hospital on 5th Avenue...
John J. Flynn
Jul 13, 2025
Albany – John J. Flynn, at rest peacefully, July 13, 2025 with those he loved by his side.
John was born April 27, 1946, the third of nine children to Marjorie Tate Flynn and Willard Flynn. He grew up in Buskirk, attended St. Mary's School and graduated from Cambridge Central School. He served in the Navy during the Vietnam war. Upon...
Lorrain H. Demers
Jul 13, 2025
GUILDERLAND – Lorrain H. Demers, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 13, on her 87th birthday.
She was born in Lake Placid, grew up in Schenectady and resided in Altamont for many years. She was the daughter of the late Milton and Winefred Baker. Lorrain was predeceased by her beloved husband Stephen Demers in 2000. She was an animal enthusiast and...
Kyran J. Nardolillo
Jul 10, 2025
It is with broken hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Kyran James Nardolillo, who was affectionately known by many as KJ, Neph, Nephew, or KyKy. Kyran passed away on July 10, 2025, in Troy, New York, at the age of thirty-nine.
Born at Albany Medical Center on March 6, 1986, Kyran lived his life with a spirit of quiet...
Scott C. Fowler
Jul 7, 2025
Schenectady – Scott C. Fowler, 63, passed away peacefully on Monday July 7, 2025. Scott was born in Niskayuna to the late Bernard and Theresa (Rising) Fowler. Scott graduated from Niskayuna High School with the class of 1979.
He retired as a groundskeeper for New York State in Albany.
Scott and Tammy were married in 1998 and had enjoyed 20 years together...
Frank S. Giso
Jul 4, 2025
COLONIE – Frank S. Giso, 85, of Colonie, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 4, 2025 at his residence, surrounded by his loving family. He was a beloved husband, father, brother, uncle and grandfather.
Frank was born in Albany and had resided in Colonie for the past 53 years. Frank served in the US Army as a specialist in the military...
Ruth M. Lawton
Jul 2, 2025
COLONIE – Ruth M. Lawton, 83, of Colonie, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 02, 2025 at her residence, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born in Albany and was the daughter of the late Charles and Marjorie Warner. Ruth is survived by her husband of sixty-four years, Donald J. Lawton, Sr., her sister Patricia (William) Flint of Loudonville; her...
Joan C. LaDuke
Jun 30, 2025
Joan (Degen) LaDuke passed away peacefully on June 30, 2025 with her loving family by her side shortly after losing her husband Roy LaDuke.
Joan was born October 31, 1933 to the late Mabel (LaPlante) and Albert Degen. She grew up in Unionville and graduated from Bethlehem Central High School in 1951 then went on to work at New York Telephone.
Joan...
Donna M. Mann
Jun 28, 2025
Albany - It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Donna Mann, 75, of Colonie, who left us on June 28, 2025. Born on January 8, 1950 in Albany to the late Nathan and Mildred (Swartz) Levine. She grew up there and graduated from Albany Highschool. She worked as a receptionist at The Plastic...
