Mar 2, 2023

ALBANY – Margaret “Peggy” E. Connell, 93, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 2, 2023, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born August 25, 1929, in Cambridge, NY and was the daughter of the late Thomas Mulligan and Margaret Powers.  Peggy was educated in Cambridge and graduated in 1948.  After graduation, Peggy moved to...

Feb 28, 2023

COLONIE – Dolores M. Saccocio, 76 of Bradenton, FL., formerly of Colonie, passed away peacefully at her son’s residence on Tuesday, February 28, 2023. She was born in Natrona, PA and was the daughter of the late Lawrence and Mae Reichert.

Dolores, along with her husband Lou, had operated Saccocio Custom Builders in Colonie for several years....

Feb 28, 2023

GUILDERLAND – Raymond Thomas “Ray” Pachucki, 76, of Guilderland, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 28th at Albany Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born in Niskayuna and was the son of the late Rudolph and Genevieve (Nowicki) Pachucki. Ray was a dedicated husband to Patricia Ann Pachucki, his wife of 56 years. Together,...

Feb 28, 2023

Colonie – Wilfrid Dupuis, 95, of Colonie, passed away on Tuesday, February 28, 2023 at his residence, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born in Chesham, Quebec, Canada and was the son of the late Arthur and Josephine Dupuis. Wilfrid was predeceased by his beloved wife Simone in 2010.

He was a...

Feb 26, 2023

NISKAYUNA – Lorraine C. Scheuer, 87, of Niskayuna, passed away peacefully on February 26, 2023. She was born in Boston, MA and was the daughter of the late Clarence and Florence Miller.

Lorraine married the love of her life, Donald, on October 22, 1955.  In addition to raising her 3 children, she assisted Donald in running a...

Feb 26, 2023

COLONIE – Meredith Lynne Lyon, passed away on Sunday, February 26, 2023. She was born in Munich Germany while her father was stationed in the military.

Meredith graduated from SUNY Albany with a PhD in Counseling Psychology in 2006 and opened her own practice in 2008. She subsequently received specialized training in trauma and PTSD. She enjoyed...

Feb 25, 2023

Albany – Mary A. Fitzner died on February 25, 2023.

Born in Albany to Mary (Kilroy Shannon) Faas and James Faas on June 14, 1934.

She graduated Cathedral Academy in 1952 and maintained yearly contact with members of her class. She worked for New York Telephone and at Key Bank Corporation for 35 years as...

Feb 23, 2023

Colonie

Gary J. Buechs, 66, passed away Thursday, February 23, 2023 at his home with his loving family at his side.

Born in Albany, NY he was a graduate of Christian Brothers Academy (CBA).

Gary owned and operated a successful appliance repair business for over 20 years...

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....