Feb 17, 2023

Colonie - Elizabeth “Liz” T. Haskey-Graver, 82, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Friday, February 17, 2023 at St. Peter’s Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. In her last days she was surrounded by her friends and family who adored her.

Born in Albany, she was the daughter of Thomas and Therese Hobbs. She was a 1957 graduate...

Feb 16, 2023

Albany -  Thomas J. Proctor, 76 of Colonie, passed away February 16, 2023 after a long illness. Prior to his retirement Tom was employed within the area in various maintenance management and supervisory positions including Nemith Motors/ WalFred Associates, Latham for over 15 years, also the Quality Inn, Latham and Best Western in Colonie. Tom joined the US Army...

Feb 12, 2023

Albany - Gaetano Cioppa, 83, of Ramsey Place passed away Sunday evening February 12, 2023, at his home.

Born in Albany, NY, he was the son of Joseph and Erminia (Cioffi) Cioppa.

A lifelong resident, he was a graduate of St. Joseph’s Academy and HVCC with a degree in Architectural Technology.

From 1959...

Feb 12, 2023

Rexford

Steven Taite, 71, of Rexford and formerly of Colonie, passed away Sunday evening (February 12, 2023) at his home.

Born in Oneonta, NY, he was the son of Edward and Lucy Taite.

Steve was a 1970 graduate of Andrew S. Draper Central School in Schenevus, NY. ...

Feb 11, 2023

Loudonville - Carol A. Knauf Luizzi, 82, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, February 11, 2023 surrounded by her family.

Carol was born in Albany, NY where she graduated from Colonie Central High School in 1958 and began working for the New York Telephone Company as a switchboard operator. After marrying, she joined her husband, Peter,...

Feb 10, 2023

Margaret “Peg” Haggerty Zink, 93, wife of the late Howard “Bucky” Zink, passed away peacefully on Friday February 10, 2023, surrounded by her children. She was born in Albany and was the daughter of the late Edward and Marie Haggerty.

Peg was a loving mother of seven children: the late Michael, Susan (Joseph) Trimarchi, Karen (John) Cahill,...

Feb 8, 2023

COLONIE – Mary T. Dryer, 75, of Colonie, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at Albany Medical Center.

She was born in Albany and was the daughter of the late Joseph and Ethel Dryer. Mary was a lifelong resident of the Village of Colonie and enjoyed the many events at Cook Park including concerts and...

Feb 3, 2023

Colonie - Margaret A. “Peg” Dyer, 89, passed away Friday, February 3, 2023.

She was the daughter of Edward & Amy Byron.

Margaret grew up on Bradford Street in Albany and was a graduate of Albany High School.  She was employed as a bookkeeper at RCA Services in Albany, retiring after 30 years of service....

Feb 2, 2023

COLONIE – James D. Squadere, 80, of Colonie, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 2, 2023, at his residence, surrounded by his loving family.

Jim was born on March 7, 1942, in Troy and was the son of the late Nicholas and Anna Squadere. Jim graduated from LaSalle High School in Troy, class of 1960.  He then...

Jan 31, 2023

BALLSTON SPA – Anne Marie Fragomeni, 87, of Ballston Spa, passed away peacefully on Tuesday January 31, 2023 at her residence, surrounded by the love of her family.

She was born in Albany and was the daughter of the late William and Grace Carty. Anne was predeceased by her daughter Bernadette and her husband Anthony. She was...

Jan 30, 2023

LOUDONVILLE - Peter Chrisikos, 88 passed away peacefully on Monday, January 30, 2023 at St. Peter's Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Born in Gargalianoi, Greece on March 20,1934.  He was the son of the late Dimitrios and Antonia (Scouteris) Chrisikos of Greece.

Peter immigrated to the US in 1954 settling in Albany where he met his...

Jan 29, 2023

Albany - Stefanie R. Allen, 59, of Yardboro Avenue passed away Sunday, January 29, 2023 at Albany Medical Center following a short illness.

A lifelong resident of Albany, she was a 1981 graduate of South Colonie High School.

Stefanie was employed as a security monitor at the Albany City Schools for more than 24 years....

Jan 27, 2023

ALBANY – Thomas M. Breen, 76, of Albany, passed away on Friday, January 27, 2023 at Shaker Place Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.

He was born in Albany and attended Philip Schuyler High School. Tom served in the US Army as a line cook, during the Vietnam War. He worked for many years as a manager for Alpart...

Jan 27, 2023

LOUDONVILLE – Catherine M. Harrison, 89, of Loudonville, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 27, 2023 at Eddy Village Green. She was born in Brooklyn and was the daughter of the late Gandolfo “Matty”, and Anna (Fiore) DiGiovanni. After Anna’s death she was raised & loved by Matty’s second wife Lucy DiGiovanni . Catherine was predeceased by her husband...

Jan 25, 2023

Alfred J. Burke, 78, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 25, 2023.

Alfred attended high school at Bethlehem Central Schools. He went on to work for the town of Bethlehem briefly before entering his 33-year career at Conrail (now CSX) in Selkirk. He was an electrician and a member of the local International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers....

Jan 23, 2023

COLONIE – Agnes Millson, 95, of Colonie, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 23, 2023 at Our Lady of Mercy Life Center.

She was born in Utica and was the daughter of the late George and Marian Schulze. Agnes was predeceased by her husband, George Millson. She was employed with St. Peter’s Hospital Home Care office for...

Jan 20, 2023

COLONIE – Robert J. Fontaine, Sr., 93, of Colonie, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 20, 2023 at his residence, surrounded by the love of his family.

He was born in Cohoes and was the son of the late Leo P. and Rhea Fontaine. Bob was predeceased by his loving wife of 70 years, Marie F. Rapp...

Jan 18, 2023

COLONIE - Alan “Ace” Anderson, 86, of Colonie, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 18, 2023.

He was born in Springfield, MA and was the son of the late Ansel and Mildred Anderson. He was predeceased by his beloved wife of 54 years, Arlene Anderson.

Ace was a veteran of the US Navy. He served...

Jan 16, 2023

Dorothy “Dottie” Theresa Zimmerman, 96 years young, passed away peacefully on January 16, 2023 in the comfort of her home with her family by her side.  Dottie was born in Albany, NY on February 13, 1926 and resided in the Village of Colonie for the last 66 years.  She was so fortunate to have spent 73 years with her...

Jan 15, 2023

Guilderland - ROBERT BLAINE STEALEY, 72, of Guilderland, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 15, 2023 with his beloved family by his side following his third and valiant battle with non-Hodgkins lymphoma. Words are an insufficient device to express the greatness of this man. It’s quite a bit like trying to travel to the moon on a balloon; it...