Sep 27, 2022

COLONIE - Ryan J. Gagliardi, 21, of Colonie, died suddenly on Tuesday September 27, 2022. He was born in Albany and is the cherished son of Robert J. and Cindy Skelton Gagliardi of Colonie.

Ryan is the maternal grandson of Bonnie Visser Skelton and the late Lawrence A. Skelton Jr. He is the paternal grandson of the...

Sep 27, 2022

COLONIE – Patricia A. Lynch, 86, passed away peacefully at her daughter’s home on Tuesday, September 27, 2022.

She was born in Mt. Vernon, NY and was the daughter of the late Michael and Florence Marker Connolly. Pat was predeceased by her beloved husband of 46 years, Donald J. Lynch.

She was a graduate of...

Sep 24, 2022

COLONIE – Edward G. Rhynders, 86, of Colonie passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 24, 2022 at his residence, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born in Albany and was the son of the late Foster and Helen Rhynders. Ed served in the US Navy Reserves for many years. He was employed with Niagara Mohawk for...

Sep 21, 2022

ROTTERDAM – John Douglas Grabo Jr., 89, of Rotterdam, passed away peacefully on Wednesday September 21, 2022 at his residence, surrounded by the love of his family.

He was the son of the late John Douglas and Marion Grabo Sr. Doug served in the US Army 1956 through 1958. He was a machinist at the General Electric...

Sep 19, 2022

COLONIE, NY – Barbara Washburn Mulleda, passed away at home on September 19, 2022 at the age of 88. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends.

Barbara was born in Burlington, VT, raised in Colchester and moved to Albany, NY to attend Albany Business College in the 1950’s. She lived and worked in the...

Sep 19, 2022

Loudonville - Linda was called to a better place on September 19, 2022, at the age of 74.  During her time here she earned the titles of caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister, daughter and friend.  Earned is the key word here.

She was born on April 27, 1948.  During her childhood she spent time in an orphanage...

Sep 13, 2022

ALBANY – Jean E. Mulligan, 93, of Albany, passed away peacefully at home with family at her side, on Tuesday September 13, 2022. Jean was born in Albany to the late Charles Sr. and May (Ebel) Schmitt. Jean was predeceased by her husband Charles who passed away in 1985.

Before marrying, Jean was a dedicated...

Sep 12, 2022

ALBANY - Donald J. Carmody, 89, of Albany, passed away on Monday September 12, 2022, after a brief illness.

He was born in Albany and was the son of the late Thomas and Elizabeth Carmody. Don was a 1950 graduate of Vincentian Institute. He served in the US Air Force from 1951 through 1955 earning the rank...

Sep 9, 2022

James T. Miles, affectionately known as “Tony” transitioned from labor to eternal life on September 9th, 2022, at the age of 69 from natural causes. He was born May 25, 1953, in Albany, NY to the late Deacon Nathaniel Parker, Sr and Margaret Parker. Tony received his formal education from the Albany City School District followed by his long-term...

Sep 7, 2022

Colonie – Kathleen “Katie” Frieder, 91, loving wife of the late Harold Frieder, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 7, 2022, at home. She was born in Brooklyn, NY, settling in Albany and then Colonie with her husband Harold 66 years ago.

Katie was the beloved mother of Alice Pelletier and adored grandmother of Ashley Villanueva. She...

Sep 6, 2022

GUILDERLAND – Joseph A. Church, 92, of Guilderland, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 6, 2022 at his residence, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born in Utica, NY and was the son of the late Stanley and Gertrude Church. Joe served in the US Army during WWII and was proud of his service...

Sep 3, 2022

WEST ALBANY - Dolores “Dee”, Costello 90, passed away at home surrounded by family, on Saturday, September 3, 2022.

Dolores was a lifelong resident of West Albany, a graduate of Vincentian High School and a communicant of the former St. Francis de Sales Church and currently Christ Our Light Catholic Church.She was a beautician for...

Sep 3, 2022

COLONIE – Ai Duc Nguyen, 77, of Colonie, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 03, 2022 at his residence, surrounded by the love of his cherished family.

He was born in Banmethuot, Vietnam and was the son of the late Trung D and Kham Tran Nguyen.

Ai is survived by his beloved wife, Tram Thu...

Sep 2, 2022

COLONIE – Frank V. Deso, age 100, passed away on Friday, September 02, 2022 at Evergreen Commons.

He is the husband of Erlinda U. Deso. Frank is the father of Marie Deso and the late Richard and Ralph Deso (Barbara survives). He is also survived by four grandsons John Skinkle, Christopher (Denise), Corey (Jennifer) and Nicholas (Carolyn)...

Aug 31, 2022

Guilderland - Andrew Durand, 30, of Guilderland, passed away on Wednesday, August 31, 2022, at Albany Medical Center.

He was born in Rostov-On-Don, Russia and is the devoted son of Anna Durand and the late Thomas J. Durand. He is the dear brother of Thomas V. Durand.  Andrew is also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins and...

Aug 23, 2022

Colonie – Clara L. Harris, passed away peacefully Tuesday, August 23, 2022. Clara was the daughter of the late Eugene and Sadie Toney.

She was born in Albany, New York. Clara was the devoted wife of the late James V. Harris and the loving and devoted mother to Michael Harris, Valerie (Jacob) White, Russell Harris (late Susan)...

Aug 17, 2022

COLONIE – Ralph F. Deso, 75, of Colonie, passed away on Wednesday August 17, 2022 after a long illness. He passed at home surrounded by the love of his family.

He was born in Albany and was the son of Frank (Lynn) Deso and the late Angeline  Dando Deso. Ralph was the beloved husband of fifty-five years...

Aug 11, 2022

Thomas B. Churchill, Sr.

Avon Park, FL and Hudson Falls, NY

Thomas (Tommy) B. Churchill, Sr., 75, formerly of Hudson Falls and Hebron, NY passed away peacefully at home in Avon Park Fl.

Born June 26, 1947, he was the youngest of five children of the late Glen H. and Helen...

Aug 10, 2022

COLONIE – Marion M. Vigars, 92, of Colonie, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 10, 2022 at the Inn of Community Hospice, surrounded by her loving family.

Marion was born in Colonie, the daughter of the late George and Mary (Goetz) Brodbeck.  She grew up on a farm on Wolf Road and was an avid roller skater. ...

Aug 8, 2022

COLONIE – Jason H.C. Wickham, 39, passed away on Monday, August 8, 2022.

He was the loyal and cherished son of the late Jeanne Wickham and nephew of the late Edith Wickham. Jason was a talented landscaper and took great pride with all his work. He was a kind soul, an adamant gamer and loved his pets,...