Dec 15, 2023

DELMAR – Elizabeth Louise Koch, 88, of Delmar, passed away peacefully at her residence on Friday, December 15, 2023. She was born in Albany and was the daughter of the late Joseph and Elizabeth Flynn.

Betty was a 1953 graduate of Vincentian Institute and a 1956 graduate of St. Peter’s School of Nursing as a Registered Nurse....

Dec 13, 2023

Sylvia Angelica Delamar

Sylvia Delamar was born May 21, 1939 to the late Joseph Hodge and Gwendolyn Iona Hodge in New York, New York.  She was called to her eternal home on Wednesday, December 13, 2023.

Sylvia professed a belief in Christ at an early age, attending Church on Sundays with...

Dec 12, 2023

Clifton Park

Raymond Fred Heitzman, 77, passed away Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at his home following a long illness.

Born and raised in Albany, NY, he was a 1964 graduate of Albany High School. He  graduated from Hudson Valley Community College with an Associate’s Degree in Drafting and then earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Drafting...

Dec 12, 2023

Albany

Margaret Mary “Peggy” Hill, 99, passed away Tuesday, December 12, 2023 after a brief illness at Our Lady of Mercy in Guilderland.

Born on October 31, 1924 in Avis, Pa, she was the daughter of John and Filomena (Pirone) Mason.

Margaret grew up in Albany and was a graduate of Albany High...

Dec 11, 2023

Schenectady - Sylvia Estelle Politano was peacefully called to heaven on Monday, December 11, 2023, at the age of 89, after a four-year struggle with Alzheimer’s disease. Sylvia was the youngest daughter of Anthony Politano and Cecelia Osowicki Politano.

Sylvia is survived by her 6 children, Thomas Barrera, Carla (Mike) Caisse, Rita Brink (Laurie Barber), Susan (Laszlo)...

Dec 10, 2023

Colonie – George T. LaTourette, 71, of Colonie passed away peacefully on Sunday December 10, 2023, surrounded by his family.

George was the son of the late William and Maragaret LaTourette and grew up in the Albany and Canaan area. He attended Chatham Central High School.

In 1975 he married the love of his life...

Dec 8, 2023

Marlene Liesel Braman, 90, of Colonie, passed away, Friday December 8, 2023, at Hospice at St. Peter’s Hospital following a brief illness.

Born on April 20, 1933, she was the daughter of Hans and Catherine Uibel.

Marlene was a graduate of Schuyler High School.  She was a homemaker, finding great joy in decorating her home...

Dec 2, 2023

Colonie - Andrew Joseph Gerardi, 96, passed away on December 2, 2023 after a short illness. He was born in Schenectady, NY, on April 8, 1927, to Italian immigrant parents Joseph and Catherine Gerardi. He was a lifelong resident of Schenectady, having grown up in the Hamilton Hill area.

Andy was a hard-working man. His first job...

Dec 1, 2023

Succasunna, NJ - Stephen F. Wilson, 50, of Succasunna, New Jersey, passed away suddenly on Friday December 1, 2023.

Born to Frederick W. and Barbara (Covey) Wilson, on September 11th, 1973, in Albany, NY. Upon graduating high school, Stephen decided to serve his country and joined the Coast Guard. He also served the Albany community, as a...

Nov 28, 2023

MARIAVILLE – Ann L. Taylor, of Mariaville, passed away on her 82nd birthday on Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at Ellis Hospital, surrounded by her cherished family.

She was born in Schenectady and was the daughter of the late Rexford and Cora Collins Pneuman. Ann was predeceased by her beloved husband of sixty-one years, Leonard C. Taylor. She...

Nov 27, 2023

Colonie – Arthur Brooks, 76 passed away peacefully on November 27, 2023 at home with his family by his side. He was born May 20, 1947 in Cincinnati, Ohio to the late Ernest and Lucille Brooks.

Arthur grew up in Cincinnati, Ohio and graduated from Taft High School in 1965. After graduation he went into the United...

Nov 26, 2023

Albany – Robert “Bob” Allen, 90, of Albany, NY, passed away on November 26, 2023 at home, in the house he lived in for 66 years, with loving family at his side.

Bob was predeceased by his wife, Joyce Allen in 2010, and his parents, Alma and Robert Allen. Left to cherish his memory are his three...

Nov 24, 2023

COLONIE – Andrew W. Liuzzi, 62, crossed over to the other side to join his loved ones that have passed before him. He entered into eternal life on November 24, 2023.

Born the youngest son of the late Francis J. and Ruth Elliott Liuzzi. Andrew was a lifelong resident of Colonie.

Andrew loved reading, writing...

Nov 23, 2023

Voorheesville – On Thursday, November 23, 2023, Joseph F. Donato passed away at the age 62 after a long battle with cancer at his home, with his family by his side.

Joe was born in Albany on January 9, 1961. He was the son of the late Anthony D. Donato and Catherine M. Donato (Fox). He was...

Nov 19, 2023

TROY – Anthony A. Vumbacco, 96, of Troy, passed away Sunday, November 19, 2023 at Samaritan Hospital surrounded with Love. He was born in Troy and was the son of the late Frank and Mary Vumbacco.

Tony “Turk” was a WWII era Navy veteran. He was a maintenance Superintendent for the Troy Housing Authority at Griswold Heights...

Nov 19, 2023

LATHAM – Jennifer E. Stevens Goronsky, 51, of Latham, passed away peacefully following a brief battle with cancer, on Sunday November 19, 2023 at her residence, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born in Albany and is the beloved daughter of William and Maureen Rainis Stevens. Jennifer was a 1989 graduate of Niskayuna High School. She...

Nov 16, 2023

Stillwater

Richard J. Naze, 61, of Gurba Drive South passed away Thursday, November 16, 2023.

Born and rasied in Schenectady, NY, he was the son of the late Jerry and Marie (Hurd) Naze.

He was a 1981 graduate of Mont Pleasant High School and then served in the US Army Green Beret Special...

Nov 16, 2023

Loudonville - It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Daniel Paul Hunzinger, 44, of Loudonville, NY on November 16, 2023. Dan was born on August 6th, 1979, in Utica, a son of Thom and Cindy Hunzinger.

Dan was a simple man who lived every day to the fullest. A cold beer, pizza and his...

Nov 16, 2023

Albany - It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved matriarch, Mona Coluccio, on Thursday, November 16, 2023 at 91 years of age.

Mona was born in Siderno Italy, October 23, 1932, to the late Francesco Futia and the late Francesca Ferreri Futia.  She came to this country as a young sixteen-year-old...

Nov 13, 2023

Schenectady – Victoria A. Cook, 70, of Schenectady, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, November 13, 2023 at Ellis Hospital.

She was born in Amsterdam and was the daughter of the late Walter P. and Mary Mansfield Sr. Vicky is survived by her husband, Wayne D. Cook; her siblings, Nancy (Edward) Mach and Walter (Thea) Mansfield. She is...