Obituaries
Patricia A. Peters
Jan 8, 2023
Knox – Patricia A. Peters, 79, of Knox, passed away on Sunday, January 8, 2023 at her residence. She was born in Albany and was the daughter of the late Fred and Margaret Peters.
Patty had a tremendous work ethic, having worked two jobs for most of her life. She waitressed at several establishments within...
Cameron Leonard Michael Jones
Jan 6, 2023
On January 6, 2023, the angels quietly came and elevated Cameron Leonard Michael Jones, to the heavens. Cameron was affectionately known to all who knew and loved him as “Cam”. He was born December 4, 2001 in Albany, NY. He was the adored son of Latisha Miller and Mark Jones, Sr; becoming the stepson of Mark Miller, all of...
Jacqueline Notar
Jan 5, 2023
Albany – Jacqueline Notar, 57, passed peacefully on Thursday, January 5, 2023.
When Jacky’s children were young, she ran a daycare. She also worked in catering and food service as a sous chef thereafter, and then became a home healthcare caregiver up until she became ill in October.
When her grandson was born in 2021,...
Edward K. Blanck
Jan 4, 2023
Albany – Edward Kenneth Blanck, 77, passed peacefully on January 4, 2023 at his residence.
He was born in Albany and the late was the son of Simon and Ethel (Silberg) Blanck. Ed graduated from Albany High School in 1963. He was employed with the New York State Parks Department as a calculation clerk for many years....
Beatrice B. Wilson
Jan 4, 2023
Albany - Beatrice B. Wilson age 97: formerly of West Sand Lake, NY, passed on Tuesday, January 4, 2023.
She was born in Fleischmanns NY to the late Cecil and Mary Breeze. Bea was the loving mother of three children; MaryAlice Hummel, who predeceased her in death, David Moore (Susan Machia Moore) and Richard (Dick)...
Ronald K. Floser
Jan 4, 2023
Medfield/Grafton, MA - Ronald Karl Floser, 85, formerly of Albany, died peacefully at home on January 4, surrounded by his loving family.
He was the husband for 59 years of the late Anna L. Floser, loving father of Ronald K. Floser, Jr. of Millbury; Cynthia A. Floser of Bristol, CT; Donna B. Wood and husband, Marshall of...
Shirley Jeanette Jensen
Jan 3, 2023
Orlando, FL - Shirley Jeanette (Elliott) Jensen, age 95, of Orlando, Florida, formerly of Albany New York, went home to be with the Lord on January 3, 2023.
She was born on January 31, 1927 in Albany, NY, to the late Louis and Anna Schultz Elliott. She graduated from Albany High School and married the...
Judith C. Forst
Jan 3, 2023
COLONIE - Judith C. Forst, 76, of Colonie, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 03, 2023, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born in Albany and was the daughter of the late Edward and Ruth Zehner. Judi was predeceased by her husband James Forst Sr. and her brother Edward Zehner.
She is the beloved...
Leona Rosamilia Kern
2023
ALBANY - Leona Rosamilia Kern, born on September 23, 1924, passed away peacefully Friday, December 8th, at the age of 99 at the Teresian House in Albany, NY. She was born in Troy, NY and was the daughter of the late Luigi and Sania Pascucci Rosamilia. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Warren G. Kern.
Leona...
Denise R. Stewart
Dec 28, 2022
COLONIE – Denise Renee Stewart, of Colonie, entered into eternal life on Wednesday, December 28, 2022 at her residence. She was born in Niskayuna and was the daughter of the late Evelyn Sommer Van Alstyne.
Denise was a 1976 graduate of Colonie High School and Bauder Fashion College in Miami. She was a talented artist and designer. ...
Wilhelms Zilgme
Dec 26, 2022
Colonie – Wilhelms (Bill) Zilgme, 95, of West Islip, Long Island and, more recently, Colonie, NY, passed away on Monday, December 26, 2022 at Shaker Place Rehabilitation Center.
Born in Riga, Latvia, he was the son of the late Fricis and Franceska Zilgme. After the Second World War Bill emigrated to Sweden, then Canada, and finally to...
Harriet L. Marr
Dec 24, 2022
Niskayuna- Harriet L. Marr, 87, of Niskayuna, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 24, 2022 at the Inn of Community Hospice, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born in Richmond Hill, Long Island and was the daughter of the late Louis and Connie Bindrim. Harriet was predeceased by her husband Herbert in 2005. She was a...
John "Jack" A. Garavelli, Sr.
Dec 23, 2022
COLONIE - John “Jack” A. Garavelli, Sr., 72, of Colonie, entered into eternal life on Tuesday, December 20, 2022 at his residence. He was born in Albany and was the son of the late Alfred Garavelli and Catherine Gannon.
Jack served in the US Marine Corp and was a proud member of the Kilo 3/7 Platoon that...
James A. Mulholland
Dec 15, 2022
COLONIE - James A. Mulholland 76, of Colonie, Passed away on Thursday December 15, 2022 at St. Peter’s Hospice after a short illness. He was born in Albany and was the of the late James and Rose Mulholland.
Jim was a graduate of Bethlehem Central High School and the Junior College of Albany.
He retired...
Lois M. Ahl
Dec 14, 2022
COLONIE – Lois M. Ahl, 92, of Colonie, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 14, 2022 at Shaker Place Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.
She was born in Albany and was the daughter of the late Henry and Edna Kruse. Lois was a lifelong Colonie resident. She was a talented musician, playing the accordion with the DelTrio band....
Helen M. Garrow
Dec 14, 2022
LOUDONVILLE – Helen M. Garrow, 88, of Loudonville, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 14, 2022 after a short illness at the Inn of Community Hospice, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born in Albany and was the daughter of the late Pat and Mary Battaglia Micare. Helen was predeceased by her beloved husband of 63...
Elizabeth A. "Liz" Altrock
Dec 12, 2022
Colonie - Elizabeth Ann “Liz” (Bennett) Altrock, 66, of Watervliet Shaker Road passed away unexpectedly, Monday December 12, 2022.
Born in Norwich, NY, she was the daughter of Walter and Margaret Bennett.
Liz grew up on Pidgeon Hill in Plymouth, NY and was a 1974 graduate of Otselic Central School. She...
Marianne F. Monroe
Dec 11, 2022
Schenectady - Marianne F. Monroe, 88, passed away Sunday, December 11, 2022 at Ellis Residential & Rehabilitation Center in Schenectady.
Marianne was born and raised in Brant Lake, NY and was the daughter of Elton and Elaine (Persons) Ross.
She was a 1956 graduate of the Ellis Hospital School of Nursing in Schenectady. She then...
Andy Cohen
Dec 9, 2022
COLONIE -Andrew Cohen, 56, passed away Friday, December 9th, 2022, surrounded by loved ones at Temple Hospital, Philadelphia. He was the loving husband of Kimberly Cohen, the adored father of Brittany and Ashley and a devoted community member. He was born on September 27, 1966 in Troy, New York, the son of Eugene and Eleanor Cohen and the brother...
Rita Mary (Cioppa) Good
Dec 9, 2022
Albany - Rita Mary Good (Cioppa), 78, of Albany, was called home on Friday, December 9, 2022, with her family and beloved dogs by her side. She was born and educated in Albany and retired from a career with IRS at the Leo O’Brien Building,
She was the daughter of Joseph and Erminia Cioppa and predeceased by...
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