Jul 11, 2021

LOUDONVILLE – Kay E. Hoffman, 83, of Loudonville, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 11, 2021 at her residence, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born in Hamilton, NY and was the daughter of the late Mildred and Ervin Scheussler and Donald Noel. Kay was the co-owner of Kay’s Soft Ice Cream for 22 years and...

Jul 10, 2021

SARATOGA SPRINGS – Carmen M. Glenn, 66, of Saratoga, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 10, 2021 at the Hospice Inn at St. Peters Hospital in Albany.

Born in Honolulu, Hawaii, Carmen was the daughter of the late Billy and Shirley Lee.  Carmen graduated from Bethlehem High School in 1973.  She retired from the New York State...

Jul 10, 2021

Colonie - Peter P. “Pete” McAllister, Sr., 74, passed away Saturday, July 10, 2021 following a courageous, but short battle with cancer.

Born in Albany, NY, he was the son of Matthew and Rita (Brown) McAllister.

Pete was a 1964 graduate of Cardinal McCloskey High School.  He then attended Hudson Valley Community College, prior to...

Jul 8, 2021

Albany - Gwendolyn L. Venable, 72, of Central Avenue was called home to the Lord on Thursday, July 8, 2021

Born on November 11, 1948 in Tallahassee, Florida, she was the daughter of John and Lizzie (Session) Thomas.

She retired from St. Peter’s Hospital where she was employed as a sterilization processor for many years....

Jul 5, 2021

Schenectady – Francis J. Mauriello, 97, of Schenectady, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 5, 2021

Born in Schenectady the only child of Ralph and Sadie Mauriello, Frank was a highly decorated WWII Air Force veteran serving as a Long-Range Navigation Operator with the guided-missile detail.  He later served his community with the Schenectady Police Department. During...

Jul 2, 2021

Samuel Ray White, 62, of Albany, after a long fraught battle with cancer he passed away on July 2nd, 2021.  Samuel was born on October 16, 1958 in Kinston, North Carolina to the late Samuel and Nettie White.

He leaves to mourn his passing; wife Sheena White, sons Gregory and Marquis, four sisters; Devora White of Tampa...

Jul 1, 2021

Rotterdam – Douglas William Graham, 71, passed away suddenly on Thursday July 1st 2021 with his wife by his side.

Doug was born in Niskayuna and was the son of the late William and Ada Graham.  Doug is the beloved husband of 46 years to Dawn Hotaling Graham.  He is the devoted father of Nicole Graham (Todd)...

Jun 30, 2021

Robert Edward Oleyourryk, 66, of Watervliet, passed away peacefully on June 30, 2021, at his residence.

He was born in Oswego, N.Y. son of Jack and the late Rose Marie McDermott Oleyourryk. He was a graduate of Shaker High School and worked for Mobile Air Transport retiring after 41 years of service.  He was the husband of...

Jun 29, 2021

Colonie - Edmund S. Steffler, age 100, passed away on Tuesday, June 29, 2021 at his residence.

He was born in Watervliet, NY on April 9, 1921 to Michael Stefanowicz and Sophie Miezwa who originally came from Poland to Hazelton, Pennsylvania.  In 1939, Ed graduated from Watervliet High School and entered military service with the US Army...

Jun 26, 2021

MECHANICVILLE – Kathleen Osgood, 69, of Mechanicville, passed away on Saturday, June 26, 2021. Born in Rensselaer, she was the daughter of the late John and Joan Bauer Sr.

She was a registered nurse and had worked for many years at Albany Memorial Hospital. Kathy was predeceased by her longtime partner, David Piroli;

She is...

Jun 16, 2021

Colonie - Geertruida “ Trudy” Van Den Heuvel, 82, of Girard Court passed away Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady following a short illness.

She grew up and was educated in The Netherlands.

On May 23, 1961, she married Richard Van Den Heuvel. For their honeymoon, they cruised to America, settling in...

Jun 15, 2021

Lance E. Gray, 57, of Colonie, passed away June 15, 2021.

Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Lance's family on Monday from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm at Cannon Funeral Home, 2020 Central Ave., Colonie. A time for sharing and brief prayer will begin  at 1:00 pm at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be...

Jun 14, 2021

Colonie - Robert G. Roemer, Jr., 69, passed away Monday, June 14, 2021 at Albany Medical Center Hospital.

Born on Feb 10, 1952, he was the son of the late Robert G. Roemer, Sr. and Victoria (Polak) Roemer.

Robert grew up in Guilderland and was a 1970 graduate of Bishop Gibbons High School. He was...

Jun 13, 2021

Colonie - In the early morning hours on June 13, 2021, one week shy of his 75th birthday, our beloved husband and father, Richard A. “Dick” Lostritto passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side after a two year battle with pancreatic cancer.

Beloved and only child of the late Angelo and Eleanor (Serafino)...

Jun 13, 2021

COLONIE – Mary “Mitzi” R. Haller, 93, of Colonie, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 13, 2021 at the Delmar Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing.

She was born in Albany and was the daughter of the late George and Rose LaFontaine. Mitzi graduated from Mont Pleasant High School. She was predeceased by her husband Joseph J. Haller...

Jun 13, 2021

WESTMERE – Beverly Anne Mullen, 88, of Westmere, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 13, 2021 at Albany Medical Center. She was born in Albany and was the daughter of the late Richard and Josephine Snyder. She was predeceased by her husband Chester P. Mullen in 1980.

Beverly was friendly, always welcoming and had a tremendous faith....

Jun 11, 2021

COLONIE – Laura Jean “Lolly” Jurgensen, 98, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 11, 2021. She was born at home at 1709 Central Ave., Colonie, N.Y. and lived her entire life in the Capital Region.

Laura was the daughter of the late William and Laura Nielsen, is predeceased by her husband Carl, her daughter Stephanie...

Jun 9, 2021

Cohoes - Shadaya R. Carr, 34, of Main Street, was called home to her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, June 9, 2021.

Born on August 26, 1986 in Albany, NY, she was the daughter of Angela Staley and Kenneth Carr.

Shadaya grew up in Albany and attended Albany Public schools. She was currently studying to...

Jun 7, 2021

Colonie – John H. Kelly, 61, of Colonie, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 7 2021, at his residence, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born in Albany and was the son of the late Nelson and Marguerite Kelly. John had worked in sales for all his life and had been employed by Crafco. He enjoyed...

Jun 7, 2021

Schenectady, NY - Victoria E. Wise, 24, of William St., passed away suddenly Monday, June 7, 2021 at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady.

Victoria grew up in Schenectady. She was a 2014 graduate of Notre Dame Bishop Gibbons High School where she excelled in Varsity Swimming and Softball.

Following high school, she was employed by SEFCU...