Nov 29, 2024

GUILDERLAND – Jacqueline A. Martin Ciampi, 91. of Guilderland, passed away on Friday, November 29, 2024 surrounded by her loving family.

She was born in Albany on June 6, 1933 to John and Mabel Martin. Jackie was predeceased by her husband Albert R. Ciampi. She is survived by her children Stephanie (Dominic) Lostritto of Colonie and Ben...

Nov 28, 2024

Niskayuna, NY - Robert A. Epstein, 78, passed away on Thanksgiving morning following a lengthy illness. He is the cherished husband of Robin Hickey Epstein of Schenectady, NY; loving father of Kyle Epstein of Los Angeles, CA, stepfather of Michael Worobey of Schenectady, NY, and brother of Michael Epstein of San Francisco, CA. Robert is also survived by several...

Nov 25, 2024

Schenectady – Paul Sawchuk, 98, passed away on Monday, November 25, 2024.

Born in Schenectady, on July 5, 1926, he was the son of the late Adam and Frances Sawchuk.  He was a

lifelong resident of Schenectady having grown up in the Hamilton Hill area.  His first job was selling

newspapers as child...

Nov 16, 2024

COLONIE – Phillip “Mike”Follett, 69. of Colonie died peacefully on Saturday, November 16, 2024.

Mike was a self-employed painter and contractor for many years. He was the husband of the late Kathleen A, Follett. Mike is the father of Linda C. Deitz. He is the brother of Barbara Dukett and the late Patrick W. Follett and Timothy...

Nov 15, 2024

Altamont - Frances (Tiny) Ferraioli was born on May 27, 1929, on her parent's farm in Altamont. At age 17, she married Joseph Ferraioli. Together, they started their life as owners of J&J Supply in Altamont for over 30 years.

Fran is predeceased by her husband, Joseph, and their son Michael. She is survived by her daughter,...

Nov 11, 2024

Troy - On Monday November 11, 2024, Flossie Lee Cooper Walker, 94 passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones at her home in Myrtle Beach, SC.

Flossie was born on February 1, 1930, in Sheridan, Arkansas to the late Levi and Philistine Cooper. She grew up in a Christian family and was a member of Davis Creek...

Nov 11, 2024

Burnt Hills

James Edward Tower (Jim), beloved brother, uncle, and friend, died on November 11, 2024, of a progressive lung disease at St. Peter’s Hospice Inn in Albany, NY.

Jim was born on February 5, 1970, in Troy to John A. Tower and Anne (Facteau) Tower. He was a graduate of Catholic Central High School...

Nov 11, 2024

Schenectady - Hiram Johnson Eberlein made the transition from this earthly experience on the evening of November 11, 2024, at the age of 83. His passing was peaceful, surrounded by loving family and compassionate caretakers.

Hiram was born on October 3, 1941, in Jackson Heights, Queens, New York to Roberta (Roberts) and Ernest Eberlein. He married Marlene...

Nov 11, 2024

LAKE LUZERNE – Janice “Jan” M. Buhrmaster, 75, formerly of Schenectady, passed away peacefully at her residence in Lake Luzerne on Monday, November 11, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.

Jan was born in Albany and was the daughter of the late Robert Weis and Marie Johnson Weis Johnston. Jan graduated from Maria College with a degree...

Nov 10, 2024

COLONIE – Joyce W. Quinn, 75, of Colonie, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, November 10, 2024 at Albany Medical Center.

Born in Ashland, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Earl B. and Gladys M. Archer Weimer. Joyce was a member of the All-Ohio State High School Orchestra as a violinist. She attended Bowling Green University...

Nov 9, 2024

Albany – Kenneth Nickolai, 76, of Albany, died November 9, 2024 in Albany. He was formerly from Minnesota. Ken was the son of the late Kenneth and Janet Nielsen Nickolai and brother of the late Douglas and Susan.

Ken was a graduate of Duke University Law School and spent most his career practicing law for state government....

Nov 7, 2024

Rudolph E. Marshall was born on October 09, 1967 in Catherineville Mahaicony, Guyana to Myrtle Marshall and Randolph Marshall. God called his son home on November 07, 2024.

Rudolph, affectionately known to family and friends as Rudy, Papi, Papito, among other names was schooled in Albany at St James Catholic School and Christian Brother’s Academy. Rudy earned...

Nov 5, 2024

DELMAR- Jennifer A. Koch, 54 of Delmar, passed away on Tuesday November 05, 2024 at her residence after a valiant battle with breast cancer.

She was born Silver Springs, MD and was the beloved daughter of the late Stanley and Elizabeth Flynn Koch. Jenny was an amazing, positive young woman that was loved by everyone she encountered....

Nov 5, 2024

COLONIE – Sandra L. Barnett, 78, of Colonie, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 at Shaker Place Nursing Center.

She was born in Albany and was the daughter of the late Rene and Germaine Beaupre. Sandra was a longtime active member of St. Clare’s Church. Known as Grandma Cookie as she loved to bake. Sandra...

Nov 2, 2024

Loudonville - Paul John McGowan passed peacefully into eternal rest on November 2, surrounded by his family.

Paul was a true son of Albany, born to Veronica McGowan on September 25, 1949, and raised by his loving aunt and uncle, Ruth and Joe Bosco. Paul spent his childhood on Yardboro Avenue with his cousins from the DiPace...

Oct 31, 2024

Albany - With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved mother and grandmother, Beverly R. Raiti, on October 31, 2024, at the age of 82 surrounded by her family.

Born on February 7, 1942 in Hudson, NY, Beverly graduated from the Vincentian Institute in 1959. She and the love of her life, Joseph P Raiti...

Oct 26, 2024

Rensselaer – Carol S. Willis, 55, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 26, 2024.

Born in Albany, NY, Carol was the daughter of John and Alexandria (Talmadge) Nash. She grew up in East Greenbush and attended schools within the East Greenbush Central School District. Carol earned her Bachelor’s degree from SUNY Geneseo and went on to receive...

Oct 21, 2024

Rosalie LoPiccolo, passed away peacefully in her sleep on October 21, 2024.

Anyone that knew Rosalie would say that she had a bold and lively personality. She was a great story teller and enjoyed sharing them with anyone that would listen. She enjoyed cooking, her pet cats, and raising her son, Sal.

She was predeceased...

Oct 20, 2024

Colonie – Bernadette E. DeForge, 76, of Colonie, passed away on Sunday, October 20, 2024 at the Inn of Community Hospice.

She is the beloved wife of fifty two years to John D. DeForge. Bernadette is the sister of Pasquale Pagano. She is the cherished family friend of Bill and Kelly O’Toole.

Bernadette was a...

Oct 17, 2024

SCHENECTADY - Barbara Irene Hallett, 80, of Schenectady, passed away on October 17th surrounded by her daughters after a brave battle with ALS. Barbara was born in Concord, NH on April 22, 1944 to Robert and Ida Stone.

As a child, Barbara moved to Albany and eventually she met the love of her life, Richard Hallett. They...