Obituaries

Mary Joyce Daley

Mary Joyce Daley

Aug 17, 2021

COLONIE – Mary Joyce (McLean) Daley passed peacefully away on Tuesday August 17, 2021 at St. Peter’s Hospice.  She was born January 8, 1936 in Albany, NY.  Joyce graduated from Vincentian Institute in 1954 followed by Cazenovia College.

Joyce worked for many years as the Parish Secretary at Our Lady of Mercy Church in Colonie. ...

Anlun Yang

Anlun Yang

Aug 16, 2021

Anlun Yang (March 10th, 1932-August 16th, 2021)

Yang, Anlun, renowned Professor of Aesthetics, Classical Chinese Literature, Western and Chinese Literary Theory, and Philosophy passed away peacefully on August 16th at 5:30 AM surrounded by his loving family. He was born on March 10, 1932, and was the proud son of the late Zuyin Yang (father) and Guoying...

Julia L. Grigson

Julia L. Grigson

Aug 14, 2021

ALBANY – Julia L. Grigson, 42, passed away on Saturday, August 14, 2021 at her residence.

Julia was the most loving and giving person.  She will always be missed here on Earth.  Best of all: she was a born again Christian and will be waiting for the rest of us.

She is the daughter of...

Amos Akindutire

Amos Akindutire

Aug 13, 2021

Schenectady, NY

Amos W. Akindutire, age 69, of Schenectady passed away peacefully in sleep after an illness on August  13, 2021.

Funeral Arrangements are entrusted to Cannon Funeral Home, 2020 Central Avenue, Colonie and will be private and at the convenience of the family.

Ruth Fink Kerr

Ruth Fink Kerr

Aug 12, 2021

Schenectady

Ruth Kerr

Ruth Fink Kerr, mother, aunt, grandmother, great grandmother and dear friend, died peacefully on August 12 at Kingsway Nursing Center in Schenectady, NY.  She was 100 years old.

Ruth was born in New York City on December 29, 1920 to Dr. Charles C. Mook and Ruth Mook.  The second of...

Patricia Roemer

Patricia Roemer

Aug 10, 2021

Patricia (Kearns) Roemer, passed away suddenly on the evening of August 10, 2021.  A graduate of Guilderland Central High School, she also attended Schenectady County Community College.

Patty spent several years as a private duty Health Care Assistant. Still, her primary life role was that of a loving mother and devoted wife.  Patty enjoyed the...

Peter K. Korunkiewich

Peter K. Korunkiewich

Aug 9, 2021

Rotterdam - Peter K. Korunkiewich, age 49, passed away on Monday, August 9, 2021 at St. Vincent’s Medical Center in Bridgeport, CT.

Born in Portland Maine, Pete is the son of Roman and Sharon (Brooker) Korunkiewich of Schenectady.

Pete was a graduate of Mohonasen Central High School and Hudson Community College with an Associate’s degree...

Kenrick Gangadin

Kenrick Gangadin

Aug 2, 2021

Kenrick Gangadin, 41, at rest Monday August 2, 2021.

Services at Cannon Funeral Home, 2020 Central Avenue, Colonie, NY 12205 from 9:30am to 11:00am Thursday, August 5.

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Rose Anne'Marie Blades

Rose Anne'Marie Blades

Jul 30, 2021

Luke 18:16

But Jesus called them to him, saying, “Let the children come to me, and do not hinder them. For to such belongs the kingdom of God.”

Dearest baby, please know that our greatest blessing was having you

Rose Marie Blades born September 25. 2020 came into this world too soon and...

Maureen Nantista Dowen

Maureen Nantista Dowen

Jul 30, 2021

SLINGERLANDS – Maureen Nantista Dowen, 64, of Slingerlands passed away suddenly on Friday, July 30, 2021 at her residence.

She was born in Albany and was the daughter of the late Joseph J. and Joan M. Nantista. Maureen was a thirty-eight-year employee with St. Peter’s Hospital, most recently with SPARC, retiring in 2020. She was very easy...

Mary T. Wilson

Mary T. Wilson

Jul 27, 2021

ALBANY – Mary T. Wilson, of Albany, NY, died peacefully of natural causes on July 27, 2021 at St. Peter’s Hospital.

Mary was born in Johnson City, NY and was the daughter of the late George and Katherine Wilson. She moved to Albany after accepting a position as a Trainer with Xerox Corporation. After retiring, Mary volunteered...

Thomas A. Demileo, Sr.

Thomas A. Demileo, Sr.

Jul 23, 2021

WATERFORD – Thomas A. Demileo Sr., 86, formerly of Waterford, passed away on Friday July 23, 2021 at Evergreen Commons Nursing Home.

He was born in Schenectady and was the son of the late Dominick and Victoria Demileo. Tom had worked with the US Postal Service for thirty two years. He enjoyed fishing and was a man...

Sally C. Richards

Sally C. Richards

Jul 23, 2021

COLONIE – Sally C. Richards, 77, of Colonie passed away on Friday, July 23, 2021 at her residence. She was born in Albany and was the daughter of the late Michael and Helen Rekuc.

Sally is the mother of Lisa (Arthur) Yarusso and the late Mark Richards. She is the grandmother of Joshua Richards and Nicholas Yarusso....

John E. Epting, Jr.

John E. Epting, Jr.

Jul 23, 2021

Colonie - John E. Epting, Jr., a longtime resident of Colonie and Charlton, NY and currently of  Carolina Shores, NC, passed away Friday, July 23 at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady, NY.

Born on February 2, 1949, he was the son of John E. and Veronica (Babrowicz) Epting.

John was a graduate of South Colonie High...

John F. O'Connor

John F. O'Connor

Jul 20, 2021

NISKAYUNA – John Francis O’Connor, 77, of Niskayuna, passed away on Tuesday July 20, 2021 at his residence, surrounded by his devoted family after the past year’s valiant fight.

John was born in Albany and was the son of the late Frank and Mary O’Connor.  He was predeceased by his beloved wife Teresa Fragomeni O’Connor. “Oakie” graduated...

Shawn M. Alberry

Shawn M. Alberry

Jul 16, 2021

BRADENTON, FL – Shawn M. Alberry, 42, passed away suddenly on Friday, July 16, 2021 in Bradenton.

He was born in Albany. Shawn is the beloved son of Herk and Donna Masone Alberry. Shawn is the brother and best friend of Erika Lyn Alberry. He is the special Godson of Michael (Michele) Masone and JoAnne (William) McDaniel....

Selina M. Royal

Selina M. Royal

Jul 16, 2021

Albany - On July 16, 2021 the Angels of God escorted our beloved Selina Andrews-Royal to her eternal home with her Heavenly Father.

Selina was born June 5, 1974 to Charlene Andrews and Lester Royal. Selina was educated in the Albany Public School System where she met many friends that loved her and embraced her, all the...

Stanton M. Montague

Stanton M. Montague

Jul 16, 2021

Albany - Stanton Montague, 97, entered into eternal rest Friday morning, July 16, 2021 surrounded by his loving family.

Stanton was born in Albany, NY, the son of the late Frank and Bess Montague.  He was a graduate of Albany High class of 1941 and Albany Business College. In WWII he served in the U.S....

Sandra L. Mcdonald

Sandra L. Mcdonald

Jul 12, 2021

PORT ORANGE, FL. – Sandra L. McDonald, passed away on Monday July 12, 2021 in Port Orange, FL.

Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late William and Blanche Floud. Sandy was a teller with Key Bank for many years. She was the Past President of the North Albany American Legion Post 1610 Ladies Auxiliary....

Dennis P. Farrell

Dennis P. Farrell

Jul 12, 2021

COLONIE – Dennis P. Farrell, 77, passed away on Monday July 12, 2021 at Albany Medical Center. Dennis was a 57-year survivor of Type 1 Diabetes and powered through almost four years of dialysis, only to be taken from us at the hands of an impaired driver.

Born in Albany, Dennis was the son of the late...

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