Lois A. Riley
Sep 14, 2024
Colonie – Lois A. Riley, 79, of Colonie, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 14, 2024 at St. Peter’s Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born in Albany and was the daughter of the late Louis and Loretta Sylvia. Lois was a clerk with the New York State Dept. of Civil Service for thirty years....
George D. Kretzler
Sep 12, 2024
COLONIE – George D. Kretzler, 73, of Colonie, passed away on Thursday, September 12, 2024 at Brigham & Women’s Hospital in Boston after a brief illness.
He was born in Albany and was the son of the late George and Mary Kretzler. George was a 1970 graduate of Colonie Central High School. He had worked for Colonie...
Shirley A. Leonardo
Sep 11, 2024
LOUDONVILLE – Shirley A. Leonardo, 87, of Loudonville, passed away peacefully on Wednesday September 11, 2024 at her residence, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born in Albany and was the daughter of the late Albert and Agnes Grace. Shirley retired from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation after twenty five years of service....
Janice C. Wall
Sep 9, 2024
COLONIE – Janice C. Wall passed away peacefully on September 9, 2024 surrounded by her loving family at her bedside at home. Janice was 87 and lived a beautiful life full of family, friends, good times and laughter. Janice leaves behind a legacy of kindness, goodness, love, optimism and joy for her family, friends, church and community. If you...
Hazel K. Lanza
Sep 6, 2024
Colonie - Hazel Katherine Lanza passed away on September 6th 2024 peacefully surrounded by her children and grandchildren. Hazel was predeceased by her husband and soul mate of over 70 years Charles Lanza. She was also predeceased by her mother Katherine Lovely, her father James Lovely, and her brother James Sivers. Hazel was the proud mother to five children...
Ruth M. Ouimet
Sep 5, 2024
Ruth Marie Austin Ouimet entered into the Presence of the Lord September 5, 2024
Born 10/10/1938 in Cambridge, NY to Merrit Austin and Marguerite Morse and grew up in Greenwich NY and graduated from Greenwich School, where she was a Cheerleader and an accomplished Violinist in the school orchestra and string Quartet.
She graduated from...
Todd F. Goldup
Sep 3, 2024
SARATOGA – Todd F. Goldup, 47 of Saratoga Springs, passed away on Tuesday, September 03. 2024
at his residence after a gallant battle with cancer.
He was born in Albany and is the beloved son of Madeline Fowler. Todd is the cherished father of
Emily and Connor Goldup. He is the brother of...
Paul E. Ducharme
Sep 2, 2024
ROTTERDAM – Paul E. Ducharme, 87, of Rotterdam, passed away on Monday, September 02, 2024 at his residence, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born in Taunton, MA and was the son of the late Eli and Annette Ducharme. Paul served in the US Army. As a youth, he was very active with the Boy Scouts...
Marilyn L. (Yanulavich) Alexander
Aug 29, 2024
Latham- Marilyn Louise Yanulavich Alexander, 72, of Latham formerly of Saranac, passed away on Thursday, August 29, 2024 at her residence.
She was born in Plattsburgh on April 23rd, 1952 and was the daughter of the late Alex and Nora Yanulavich. Marilyn grew up in Lyon Mountain, a place that she was very fond of and where...
Robert A. Walsh
Aug 29, 2024
Colonie – Robert A. Walsh, 84, of Colonie, passed away Thursday, August 29, 2024 at the Inn of Community Hospice. He was born in Albany and was the son of the late George and Rosemary Walsh.
Bob was employed for over thirty years with New York State Division of Youth. He was a talented craftsman and avid...
Elizabeth "Gib" A. Galli
Aug 22, 2024
Albany - Elizabeth “Gib” Galli, passed away peacefully on August 22, 2024, at the age of 96. A beloved and dedicated educator, Gib's life was defined by her passion for teaching and her commitment to enriching the lives of her students and family. A devoted reader and master of grammar, she offered unwavering friendship, encouragement, and guidance to everyone...
Warren G. Bennett Jr.
Aug 21, 2024
Colonie - Warren G. Bennett Jr., 77, of Albany, passed away on Wednesday August 21, 2024 at Albany Stratton VA Medical Center.
He was born in Niskayuna and was the son of the late Warren G. and Leona Bennett Sr. Warren is survived by his beloved wife of 34 years, Tammy Wilson Bennett; his children, Warren G....
Diana L. Macfarland
Aug 20, 2024
Diana Lynn MacFarland, 70, of Niskayuna, passed away at home surrounded by her loved ones on August 20, 2024 after a courageous battle with cancer. Her legacy is one of perseverance, grace, and unwavering commitment to her family.
Diana grew up in Delmar, NY and met her beloved husband of 53 years, who...
Joan Patricia Bennett
Aug 19, 2024
Guilderland - Joan Patricia Bennett passed away peacefully in her home on August 19th, 2024 in Albany, NY at the age of 64 years old. She was born on August 25th, 1959 to Audrey Boyce in St. Louis, MO.
Joan Patricia Bennett was a loving mother and grandmother. She loved traveling to beaches, riding on the motorcycle...
Martin R. Steinke
Aug 19, 2024
Athens - Martin Rainer Steinke passed away on August 19, 2024, with his family by his side and forever laid to eternal rest.
He is predeceased by the love of his life, Virginia E. Steinke, and his siblings Siegfried, Inge, and Krystal.
Martin is survived by five beloved children and their significant others Jason (Christina)...
Paul J. Ross
Aug 19, 2024
COLONIE – Paul Joseph Ross, 86, of Colonie, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 19, 2024 at the Inn of Community Hospice, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born in Albany and was the son of the late Sigmund and Anna Ross. Paul is survived by his wife, Rose Marie Mantia Ross; his children, Jeannine M....
Sheila A. Hutchinson
Aug 16, 2024
Halfmoon - Sheila A. Hutchinson of Halfmoon, passed away on August 16, 2024 after an extended illness. The daughter of the late Francis and Catherine Fearon, Sheila was born and raised in Guilderland, N.Y. and was predeceased by her loving parents, her brother Barry Fearon, and her best friend and partner-in-crime Connie Fitzgerald.
She was survived by...
Victoria Lee Styffe
Aug 12, 2024
Colonie - Victoria L. Styffe, 60, passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer on August 12th, 2024. Victoria was born in Ticonderoga, NY on February 23, 1964. She grew up in North Creek, NY where she graduated from Johnsburg Central School District in 1982. She graduated from real estate broker school in South Carolina and spent 16...
Gisela M. Choi
Aug 11, 2024
COLONIE – Gisela M. Choi, 93, of Colonie, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 11, 2024 at her residence. She was born in Dresden, Germany and immigrated to the United States in 1956.
She was a talented dressmaker and seamstress who worked for designers in the Fashion District of New York City. It was in that great...
Mary Ellen Blanch Munim
Aug 10, 2024
Merrill, NY - Mary Ellen Blanch Munim, 67, passed peacefully into the hands of God and all the angels in heaven surrounded by her children and loving family at her favorite place, her lake house on Chateaugay Lake in Merrill, New York, on Saturday, August 10, 2024, after a five-year battle with lymphoma.
Born in Albany, she...
