John S. Kwiatkowski
Jun 3, 2022
Loudonville – It is with great sadness that we say goodbye to John S. Kwiatkowski, “Kwio” “Johnny K,” 63. His heart was so big during his short life that it just got tired of beating on Friday, June 3, 2022. This world, and for that matter, heaven, will never be the same again.
John was born in...
Donald M. Decker
Jun 1, 2022
MALTA – Donald M. Decker, 68, of Malta, passed away on Wednesday, June 01, 2022 after a brief illness, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born in Albany and was the son of the late Merritt and Frances Decker. Don was a CDL driver for many years with US Foods in Clifton Park. After retiring, he...
Michael Thai Tran
May 30, 2022
Michael Thai Tran, 48, of Colonie, passed away on Monday, May 30, 2022. Born in Saigon, Vietnam, he was the son of Son Tran and Phuc Nguyen. Michael came to the United States in 1997. He worked as nail technician in Troy. He enjoyed time with friends and family. He was a loving husband, father, son, brother and uncle....
Rose Marie "Rosalie" Prinzo
May 30, 2022
ALBANY – Rose Marie Prinzo, 84, of Albany passed away on Monday, May 30, 2022 after a brief illness.
Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Vernice Porcello. Rosalie, as she was lovingly known, was a graduate of St. John’s Academy and Philip Schuyler High School.
As a young girl,...
Neida Luz Roldan
May 30, 2022
Schenectady, NY
Neida Luz Roldan, 78, passed away Monday, May 30, 2022.
She was born on September 5, 1943 near San Pedro, Puerto Rico and moved to New York when she was 12 years old.
For many years, she was employed in the housekeeping department at Albany...
Robert J. Tefft
May 29, 2022
Colonie-
Robert J. (Ziggy) Tefft, 84, passed away on Sunday, May 29, 2022.
He was the son of the late Kenneth B. Tefft and Fredericka Baldwin Tefft of Cohoes.
He was a U.S. Navy Veteran who cruised 78,000 miles mostly in European waters.
He was a retired Federal Employee since 1998....
Dorothy M. Lamountain
May 28, 2022
Niskayuna
Dorothy M. LaMountain, 83, passed away Saturday, May 28, 2022.
She grew up in Albany and was a graduate of Philip Schuyler High School.
Dorothy was employed with the Office of General Services (OGS) at the New York State Capitol for several years and then at...
Hella Valentino
May 25, 2022
Schenectady - Hella Valentino, 83 of Schenectady passed away peacefully on May 25, 2022. Hella was a medical Billing Secretary with Best Systems in Albany. She is predeceased by her husband Louis Valentino. She is survived by several co-workers at Best Systems; three sisters who live in Europe and several nieces and nephews including Frank Day. Due...
Antoinette M. "Tonie" Elser
May 24, 2022
Schenectady - Antoinette M. “Tonie” Elser, 88, passed away Tuesday, May 24, 2022 at Ellis Hospital.
Born in Schenectady, NY, she was the daughter of Louis and Beatrice Caputo.
Toni grew up in Schenectady and was a graduate of Schenectady High School.
She retired from the General Electric Company where she worked as...
Thomas J. Vickerson, Sr.
May 23, 2022
COLONIE - Thomas (Tom) J. Vickerson, 84, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 23, 2022.
He was born in Winthrop, Massachusetts to James and Dorothy Vickerson. He was the third of four siblings, his late brother Jerrol Vickerson, his late sister Martha Hennigar and surviving sister Ann Thornell. Tom graduated from Winthrop High School in 1955. He...
Kelvin Qun Wang
May 20, 2022
COLONIE – Kelvin Qun Wang, 64, passed away Friday, May 20, 2022 at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center surrounded by loving family. Kelvin was born in Shanghai, China and was the son of Adam Jie Wang and Mei Xin Zou.
Kelvin worked as a Project Manager for General Electric in Schenectady. He enjoyed traveling, swimming, reading, and...
James A. Germano
May 20, 2022
LATHAM – James “Jim” A. Germano, 60, of Latham, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 20, 2022 at Albany Medical Center. Jim was born in Troy and was the son of the late Anthony G. and Madeline T. (Peach) Gross Germano.
Jim was a talented Master Barber at Patrick’s Barbershop in Schenectady and more recently at Dominic’s...
Carol A. Diegel
May 13, 2022
COLONIE – Carol A. Diegel, 85, of Colonie, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 13, 2022 at St. Peter’s Hospital. She was born in Albany and was the daughter of the late James F. and Wanda Petrie.
Carol enjoyed baking, crocheting, watching animal programs, tending to flowers and camping for many years. She was a devoted wife,...
Carmen A. Depasquale
May 11, 2022
Colonie – Carmen A. DePasquale, 90, of Colonie, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, May 11, 2022 at St. Peter’s Hospital.
He was born in Rodi, Sicily, Italy and was the son of the late Giuseppe and Catena DePasquale. Carmen came to the US as a young child and was educated in Schenectady schools. He was a draftsman...
Joan M. Sherwood
May 10, 2022
Colonie – Joan M. Sherwood, 79, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 10, 2022 at Our Lady of Mercy Life Center after an extended illness.
Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Helen Gates Dolan. Joan was a graduate of Vincentian Institute and attended the College of St. Rose. She had worked...
Michael W. Taft
May 3, 2022
Niskayuna - Michael W. Taft, 65, of Hillside Avenue recently passed away.
Born on March 29, 1957 in Schenectady, he was the son of Ernest and Virginia Taft.
Michael was a 1975 graduate of Niskayuna High School and a 1979 graduate of SUNY Oswego.
He was a longtime employee of Flounton’s Market and...
Beverly A. Uline
Apr 30, 2022
Loudonville – Beverly Ann (Bonlak) Uline, 86, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 30, 2022.
She is predeceased by her best friend and love of her life, husband of 56 years, David John Uline. Born June 28, 1935 in Hudson, New York, she was the daughter of the late Chester and Katherine Bonlak.
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Jimmie L. Thomas
Apr 26, 2022
ALBANY – Jimmie L. Thomas, 74, died on April 26, 2022. Survived by four children and several brothers, sisters, and grandchildren. Funeral services will be at the convenience of the family. www.CannonFuneral.com
Hartley J. "Willie" Williams
Apr 26, 2022
Albany - Hartley J. “Willie” Williams, 88, passed away Tuesday, April 26, 2022 at A.O. Fox Hospital in Oneonta, NY.
Born in Stamford, CT, he was the son of Howard and Gertrude Williams. Willie grew up in Stamford, CT and Greenfield, MA.
During the Korean War, he served in the US...
Edward D. "Rusty" Bogdan
Apr 26, 2022
Latham, NY – Edward “Rusty” D. Bogdan, 62, of Latham, passed away on April 26, 2022 at St. Peter’s Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Pittsburgh, PA, Rusty was the cherished son of Edward R. Bogdan and the late Saramae Waltz Bogdan. Rusty was a 1977 graduate of Shaker High School, where he excelled in...
