Feb 5, 2024

On February 5, 2024, Farnham Alexander Langell, aka “Sam” of Albany, NY, passed away at the age of 97. Sam was born in Winthrop, MA in 1926, spending his childhood and college years on the East Coast.  Enlisted in the Army and honorably discharged at the end of WWII, he was supported by the GI bill and attended UNH...

Feb 5, 2024

COLONIE – Laurenz X. Fitch, 22, of Colonie passed away at home on Monday, February 05, 2024.

He was born in Niskayuna and is the beloved son of Laurence S. and Maria E. Isabella Fitch.

Laurenz was a 2019 graduate of Colonie High School where he was a member of the Volleyball and Track teams....

Feb 3, 2024

WYNANTSKILL – Jeffrey P. Becker Sr., 74, of Wynantskill, passed away on Saturday, February 03, 2024 at Samaritan Hospital. He was born in Albany, raised in Feura Bush and was the son of the late Elmer J. and Harriett Becker Sr. Jeff was predeceased by his brother Stephen Becker and his stepson John Caplandies.

As a young...

Feb 1, 2024

COLONIE – Eva Bahlatzis, 85, of Colonie, passed away on February 01, 2024 in Bennington Vermont.

She was born in Patras, Greece and was the daughter of the late Emmanuel and Theodora Apolini. Eva came to the United States in 1970 and became an American Citizen.

She was a faithful Orthodox Christian and a longtime...

Jan 29, 2024

COLONIE – H. Richard “Dick” Peters, 82, of Colonie, passed away peacefully on Monday January 29, 2024, at Samaritan Hospital.

He was born in Ashland, Wisconsin and was the son of the late Herman F. and Hilma W. Peters.  He spent his childhood years on land homesteaded by his grandfather, Thomas Larson, at Meder Lake south of...

Jan 28, 2024

An obituary is not available at this time for Carl E. Bornt, Jr.. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jan 26, 2024

Slingerlands-Helen M. Marchese, beloved sister, aunt, and great aunt, passed away on Friday, January 26, 2024.  Helen was born in Buffalo to the late Anthony and Helen Malek Todaro.  Helen taught school in western New York before working for the New York State Department of Corrections where she coordinated educational programs statewide.  After retiring from NYS, Helen went to...

Jan 22, 2024

COLONIE - Robert Frederick Van Zandt, Sr. (Bob), 81, of Colonie, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family on Monday, January 22, 2024.

Bob was born August 27, 1942.  Son of the late George Van Zandt and Blanche Wawanolette- Van Zandt.

He graduated from Cardinal McCloskey High School in 1961.

Bob was...

Jan 18, 2024

Niskayuna—Sharon Margaret (Mullen) Gresen, 78, entered Eternal Life January 18, 2024 at Cape Coral Hospital with her loving family by her side. Born on September 6, 1945 in Albany, NY, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Rita (Fagan) Mullen. She was a graduate of Cardinal McCloskey High School, class of 1963. Sharon worked as a District...

Jan 16, 2024

ALBANY – Francesca Cannistraci, 98, of Albany, passed away on Tuesday, January 16, 2024 at St. Peter’s Hospital.

She was born in Messina, Sicily Italy and was the daughter of the late Salvatore and Angela (Benenati) Cuzzupe'. Francesca came to Albany with her family in 1963. She was a talented seamstress and worked at Sherry’s and M....

Jan 9, 2024

Albany

Donald H. Farnam, 86, of Vaughn Drive, passed away Tuesday, January 9, 2024 at Samaritan Hospital in Troy.

Born in Troy, NY, he was the son of John J. and Evelyn G. (Macey) Farnam.

Donald grew up in Lansingburgh. He dropped out of school after the 7th grade to work on the...

Jan 8, 2024

Guilderland

Patricia McGuire Lanphear, age 81, died Monday, January 8, 2024 at the Schenectady Center for Rehabilitation.

She was the daughter of Edward and Helen (Kennedy) McGuire of Albany, NY.

Pat was a graduate of Vincentian Institute in Albany and was then employed for many years by the New York State Department of...

Jan 3, 2024

Donald S. Pagano, 85, formerly of Latham, passed away on Wednesday January 03, 2024 at Albany Medical Center with his daughters by his bedside.  He was born in Albany and was the son of the late Arthur and Dolores Pagano.

Don was a dedicated salesman with Sears & Roebuck Co. for thirty-seven years.  He put his family...

2024

Schenectady - After a long battle with Alzheimer’s, Al Beilby died peacefully on the morning of October 8, 2024.  Supported by hospice and his family during the final weeks of his life, he was lovingly cared for in his home at Kingsway Arms Nursing Facility in Schenectady.

Al was born in 1940 in the Southern Tier community...

Dec 30, 2023

COLONIE – Pietro (Peter) M. Canabush, 60, of Colonie, passed away on Saturday December 30, 2023 at his residence.

He was born in Albany and is the beloved son of Marilyn Lounello Dober and the late Alexander Canabush. Peter is survived by his son, Anthony M. Canabush, Anthony’s Mom, Heather Fox and his siblings, Donna (Jerry) Gerard,...

Dec 28, 2023

COLONIE – Kathie A. Wood-Campion, 73, of Colonie, died unexpectedly on Thursday, December 28, 2023 at her residence. She was born in Albany and was the daughter of the late Thomas and Helen Dolan. Kathie lived in Florida for several years before returning to the Albany area.

She was predeceased by her first husband Lou Wood, her...

Dec 28, 2023

COHOES – Susan Barbone Torosian, 81, of Cohoes, passed away on Thursday, December 28, 2023 at Samaritan Hospital. She was born in Albany and was the daughter of the late Ralph and Annette Barbone. She is predeceased by her brother Ralph Barbone, and long-term companion, Peter Pelton. Susan is survived by her daughter and son Patrick Torosian (Cathy), her...

Dec 27, 2023

COLONIE - Donna M. Sharer, 73, of Colonie, passed away on Wednesday, December 27, 2023 at her residence. She was born in Albany and was the daughter of the late Rodney and Doris Carpentier.

Donna was a 1968 graduate of Albany High School.  She was a secretary with the New York State Division of Parole for thirty...

Dec 24, 2023

ALBANY – Dorothy Jean Polk, widow of Deward W. Polk passed away on Sunday, December 24, 2023 at Teresian House Nursing Home after a long struggle with Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia.

Born in Chatham, NY, she was the daughter of the late Lee Cookingham and Sarah Clarkson (Haverlick).

Dorothy met her husband Deward in Bermuda...

Dec 22, 2023

Niskayuna -Timothy Stachnick, 70, passed away on December 22, 2023 at home surrounded by his family.  Tim lived his life as a testament to his love of family, friends and giving his time to the community, parish and neighborhood.

Tim was born in Elizabethtown, NY.  He was the son of Helen (Sulette-Stachnick)  Ryan and step-father Francis “Bud”...