May 2, 2024

NORTH GREENBUSH – David J. Cesari, 62, passed away on Thursday May 2, 2024 at Massachusetts General Hospital after a long courageous battle with heart disease.

David was born in Niagara Falls, NY and was the son of the late Dominic P. and Rita F. Cesari Jr. He grew up in Loudonville and was a graduate of...

Apr 29, 2024

COLONIE - John H. Kelley, Jr. (Jack) died on April 29, 2024 at Shaker Place Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in the care of Hospice.  Jack was born on May 17, 1947 in Albany, NY to John H. Kelley, Sr. and Ann P. Kelley.  He grew up in Delmar and attended the inaugural class of St. Thomas the Apostle Grade...

Apr 27, 2024

Schenectady - Aaron Marshall Barker, 45, passed into eternal life on April 27, 2024, after an intense but brief battle against pancreatic cancer.  As a faithful child of God, he was immediately welcomed into the arms of his Savior.

Aaron's love of life was evident in all he did. He lived for good times - big or...

Apr 23, 2024

WEST ALBANY – Emily D. Schubert, 83, of West Albany , passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at her residence, surrounded by the love of her family.

She was born in Albany and was the daughter of the late Mariono and Grace Cocchi. She was predeceased by her beloved husband of 45 years, Bill Schubert. ...

Apr 20, 2024

Mitchellville, MD - Rita Joyce Schiavone, 90, formerly of West Lawrence Street, Albany, NY and Duanesburg, NY passed away Saturday evening (April 20, 2024) at Collington Life Care Community in Mitchellville, MD, where she had resided since 2001.

Rita was born on April 7,1934 to Dominic Michael Schiavone and Sophia Albert (Schiavone) Randall in Albany, New York....

Apr 18, 2024

GLENS FALLS - Patricia N. King, 85, of Glens Falls, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 18, 2024 at the Washington Center in Argyle.

She was born in West Orange, New Jersey and was the daughter of the late John and Blanche Nichtern. Pat attended Archbishop Walsh High School and diligently attended night school for ten years...

Apr 17, 2024

SCHENECTADY - Herbert T. Norris, of Schenectady, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, April 17, 2024, at the age of 92, surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Schenectady, NY on May 10, 1931, Herbert was the son of the late Elizabeth Walsh and Albert Norris.  Herbert graduated from St. Columba’s School in Schenectady and went...

Apr 16, 2024

Colonie – On Monday, April 15, Jody Rae Nixon (Osterlitz) passed away unexpectedly at home of health complications related to her heart.

Jody was born on June 26, 1980 and was the beloved daughter of the late Nancy and George Osterlitz. She was also predeceased by her uncle Ron Osterlitz.

Jody is survived by her...

Apr 16, 2024

COLONIE – Maria Anna Blake, 74, of Colonie, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, April 16, 2024.

She was born in Albany and was the daughter of the late Anthony and Mary Cataldo Jr. She was predeceased by her beloved husband Frank K. Blake Sr. in 2018. Maria was devoted to her most cherished family. She...

Apr 15, 2024

Ann Patricia McGraw, 74, of Niskayuna, passed on April 15, 2024, surrounded by her loving family, after a long struggle.

Ann was born July 2, 1949 in Wilkes-Barre, PA the daughter of the late William and Marie (Keenan) Foy. She graduated from Coughlin Highschool, class of 1967 and married her high school sweetheart John. The couple shared...

Apr 13, 2024

VOORHEESVILLE – Joseph E. Sheehan, 79, of Voorheesville, passed away on Saturday, April 13, 2024 at Albany Medical Center after a brief illness.

Born in Albany on August 12, 1944, he was the son of the late Edmund J. and Helen R. Sheehan. After graduating from Vincentian Institute in 1961, he served in the US Air Force...

Apr 9, 2024

SLINGERLANDS – Anthony P. Carona, 45, passed away peacefully on Tuesday evening at his residence, surrounded by his loving family, after a long struggle with a chronic illness.

He was born in Albany and was a graduate of Siena College and Albany Law School. Anthony was passionate about helping others through charity and community development. He was...

Apr 9, 2024

ALBANY – Nicholas Easton Barr, 75, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at

Riverside Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing.

Nick was born in West Haven, CT and was the son of the late Charles and Myrtle Kennedy Barr. Nick attended Hamden Hall and Mount Hermon, received his Bachelor's in Civil Engineering...

Apr 8, 2024

East Greenbush - Harold “Guy” Gaunay, 85, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 8, 2024 at his residence, surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Troy, he was the son of the late Harold A. and Mary M. (Navojoskey) Gaunay.

Guy grew up in Troy and was a 1956 graduate of Catholic Central High School....

Apr 7, 2024

Clifton Park - Robert G. DuBois, 93, died peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on April 7, 2024 in Clifton Park, NY.

Born in Modena, NY on April 16, 1930, he was the son of the late Simon and Laura (Alsdorf) DuBois. He graduated from Wallkill Central High School in 1948 and attended West Virginia...

Apr 4, 2024

Albany - Anthony E Lawless, 26, passed away quietly on Thursday, April 4 of a previously unknown heart defect.

Anthony was born November 14, 1997 and spent his earliest years in the foster care system.  When “interviewing” his prospective parents, Colette and Martin Lawless, he quizzed them on what it would be like to be their little...

Apr 3, 2024

Aline Heroux Laquidara, 91, of Albany, NY, formerly of Viera, Florida and Ballston Spa, NY, died April 3, 2024, peacefully with her family at her side. Aline was born on December 17, 1932, in Cohoes, NY to Albert Heroux and Ruth Heroux (Mimi).

Aline was pre-deceased in 2018 by her husband Peter of sixty-four years. Aline is...

Apr 1, 2024

An obituary is not available at this time for Bernardo A. Fana. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Mar 30, 2024

Albany NY - Paul John Mercaitis shuffled off this mortal coil and passed away peacefully Saturday, March 30th, 2024 in his sleep. Born in Boston, Massachusetts on August 27,1948 he grew up there and graduated from Boston College before continuing on to the MGH School of Nursing where he became an RN and met his future wife, Suzanne. He then...

Mar 26, 2024

Schenectady - Hayley Rose Allen, 13, born on October 30th, 2010, to Aimee (Gozemba) and Kenneth Allen, passed away unexpectedly on March 26th, 2024. Hayley was born in Albany, NY and lived in Colonie most of her life. Hayley was a current student at Sand Creek Middle School where she was loved and adored by everyone that knew her....