Obituaries

Christopher Milian

Christopher Milian

Sep 1, 2021

Colonie

Christopher Milian, 61, passed away Wednesday, September 1, 2021.

Born in Schenectady, NY, he was the son of Stanley C. and Frances (Merriman) Milian.

Chris grew up in Colonie and was graduate of South Colonie High School.

He was a self-employed photographer...

Marcus F. Makuch

Marcus F. Makuch

Sep 1, 2021

GLENVILLE - Marcus F. Makuch, 37, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, September 1, 2021. He was born in Amsterdam and is the son of Laurie Smith (Bill) Alund and Thomas Makuch Sr. (Oloerua).

Marcus was self-employed for several years. He was most recently employed by J&J Superseal.  Marcus loved the outdoors and enjoyed fishing and hunting.

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James B. Salada, Jr.

James B. Salada, Jr.

Aug 30, 2021

NISKAYUNA - James B. "Jim" Salada, Jr., JD, 71, passed away suddenly Monday, August 30, 2021, at Ellis Hospital.

Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late James B. and Gertrude (Benincasa) Salada, Sr.

Jim grew up in Tonawanda and was a graduate of Niagara University and Albany Law School.

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Jeff Tyler

Jeff Tyler

Aug 24, 2021

Albany, NY - Robert Jeffrey Tyler, age 52, entered fully into the presence of our Lord Jesus on Tuesday, August 24th, 2021 unexpectedly with his wife Tracy by his side.  Jeff is predeceased by his father Robert F. Tyler and mother Jaquelin Hartwell.  He is survived by his loving wife Tracy Giannetto Tyler and siblings Masani Tyler, Tracy Tyler-Luter...

Marie H. Albrecht

Marie H. Albrecht

Aug 18, 2021

Smithtown, N.Y.

Marie H. Albrecht, 87, passed away after a brief illness on August 18, 2021.

Born in Hempstead, N.Y., she was the daughter of the late Herman and Marie Guthy. Marie moved to the Capital District at an early age and remained here until recently moving back to Long Island.

Marie taught...

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...

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