Richard S. Davis
Nov 16, 2025
Albany - Richard Steven Davis, 65, of Albany, NY, passed away peacefully at home on November 16, 2025.
He was born in Shawnee, Oklahoma, to Richard and Mary Ellen Davis. Growing up, he was an Eagle Scout and an avid rock hound. His fondest memory of the University of Oklahoma was traveling to bowl games with the marching band (he played...
Railee C. Ford
Nov 16, 2025
Schenectady - Railee Ford, age 11, of Schenectady, passed away surrounded by love. Born to Ramarae Ford and Hoover Joyner and cherished by her stepfather Omar McKenzie, Railee was known for her bright spirit, sassy charm, sharp mind, and gentle, respectful heart.
She is survived by a large and loving family, deeply loved by her Gaga, Julian Anderson, and her grandmothers...
William F. Aylward Jr.
Nov 16, 2025
Altamont - William (Bill) F. Aylward, Jr., 91, of Altamont, NY, beloved husband of Sylvia M. Aylward for 67 years, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 16, 2025, surrounded by his family.
Born November 11, 1934, in Boston, MA, Bill was the son of the late William F. and Marion Aylward.
Bill earned a B.S. in Education from Boston College in 1956,...
Arthur J. Bellinger
Nov 16, 2025
COLONIE – A. Jeffrey Bellinger, 82, of Colonie, passed away on Sunday, November 16, 2025 at Albany Medical Center after a brief illness.
He was born in Albany and was the son of the late Arthur E. and Alice F. Bellinger. Jeff worked for the New York State Retirement System and New York State Office for the Aging. He was part...
Nicola Sainato
Nov 12, 2025
Colonie - Nicola Sainato passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by loved ones, after a battle with Glioblastoma.
He was born March 6, 1949 in Gioiosa Jonica, Reggio Calabria, Italy, the third oldest of nine children to Marianna Femia and Rocco Sainato.
At the age of 26, after serving in the Italian military, he emigrated to the United States where he...
Raymond L. Phoenix
Nov 10, 2025
Raymond L. Phoenix, a resident of Niskayuna, NY, died at the age of 95 on Monday, November 10th, 2025, at Ellis Hospital due to complications associated from a fall he sustained on October 20th. He was the son of Raymond J. and Lillian Phoenix of Colonie, NY.
Ray enjoyed a lengthy career as a draftsman, eventually becoming Vice President at General...
Mary Jean Preville
Nov 6, 2025
BALLSTON SPA- Mary Jean Preville, 87, of Ballston Spa, passed away on Thursday, November 6, 2025 at Albany Medical Center.
She was born in Albany and was the daughter of the late Arthur R. and Dorothy Thompson. She is the wife of the late Oliver M. Preville, who passed earlier this year. After raising ten children, Mary enjoyed working at McDonald’s...
Tanya M. Williams
Nov 6, 2025
Niskayuna – Tanya M. Williams, 84, of Niskayuna passed away peacefully on Thursday November 6, 2025. Lovingly known as “Toni,” she was born on July 15, 1941 in Schenectady to the late Leonard and Ruth Weise.
Tanya loved feeding the birds and spent her time enjoying her garden.
She is survived by her loving husband of 60 years, Robert E. Williams Jr.,...
John F. Mangione
Nov 4, 2025
COLONIE - John F. Mangione, 82, of Colonie, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at his residence, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born in Troy and was the son of the late Felix and Anna Mae Mangione (Bode). John served for four years in the U.S. Marine Corps as Lance Corporal, working as a jet mechanic on...
Wanda L. Taylor
Nov 2, 2025
COLONIE - Wanda L. Taylor, 85, of Colonie, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 02, 2025 at Our Lady of Mercy Life Center.
She was born in Plattsburgh and was the daughter of the late Norman and Marion Gonyea. Wanda was predeceased by her husband Lindley “Lenny” Taylor in 2022.
Wanda was a talented artist with expertise in dollmaking, painting and as...
Shannon A O'Toole
Nov 1, 2025
Saratoga - Shannon A. O’Toole, entered into eternal rest unexpectedly at the age of 49.
Shannon is survived by her brother and sister-in-law William & Kelly O’Toole Jr, her children Brianna, Carter, Ashley, Kross and Devon, 4 grandsons, aunts and uncles. She was predeceased by her parents William J O’Toole Sr, Irene O’Toole-Enos and her infant sister Bridget.
She was a 1994...
James J. Carroll,Jr.
Oct 30, 2025
ALBANY – James J. Carroll Jr., a local union man affectionately known as “Jimmy”, remembered for his big Irish grin and an even bigger heart, passed away suddenly in his Florida home on Thursday, October 30, 2025.
He was born on November 10, 1940 and was 84 years old. He wore many hats, both literally and figuratively, as a father, a...
Ralph A. Cafarelli
Oct 29, 2025
Wilton - Ralph A. Cafarelli, 62, of Wilton, passed away surrounded by his loving family on October 29, 2025 at Saratoga Hospital.
Ralph was born on June 13, 1963 in Schenectady, NY to Ralph and Barbara Cafarelli. He graduated from Mohonasen High School in 1982 and attended SUNY Albany with a major in Business. He worked for many years as a...
Nazik S. Aghazarian
Oct 27, 2025
Nazik Aghazarian, known by those who loved her dearly as Tatik, passed away peacefully on October 27, 2025 at the age of 88. She spent her final days surrounded by love and family at her home in Niskayuna, NY.
Nazik was born on December 22, 1936 in Yerevan, Armenia to Stepan and Paranzem Aghazarian. After losing her father at an early...
John D. DeForge
Oct 24, 2025
COLONIE - John D. DeForge, 78, of Colonie, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 24, 2025 at the Inn of Community Hospice.
John was predeceased by his wife of 52 years Bernadette E. Pagano DeForge. John is survived by William J. O’Toole and Kelly A. O’Toole who he cherished as family along with nieces and nephews.
John was a graduate of Colonie...
Kathleen G. Audino
Oct 22, 2025
GLENMONT – Kathleen G. Audino, 74, of Glenmont passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at her residence, surrounded by the love of her devoted family.
She was born in Albany and was the daughter of the late Luther W. and Beaulah MacMillen. Kathy was married on August 15, 1970 to her beloved husband John V. Audino. They were married...
Jean G. Devenpeck
Oct 21, 2025
Schenectady - Jean Marilyn (Gagne) Devenpeck, aged 91, died peacefully Tuesday, October 21, 2025, after a long illness.
Jean was born in Amsterdam, NY, the daughter of Edward and Geneve (Davis) Gagne, who predeceased her, along with her sister, Carol Lunden.
She married the love of her life, David Devenpeck, on February 15. 1953 and was predeceased by him. Together they raised...
Susan E. Murray
Oct 14, 2025
Susan E. Hausmann-Murray, 69, of Slingerlands, passed away peacefully Tuesday, October 14, 2025. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late William and Lucille Hausmann.
She was a recent employee of the South Colonie Central School District. Sue was a kind and caring friend to everyone she met. Her positive mindset and empathy were apparent in all that she...
Francis Robert "Bob" Sheehan
Oct 13, 2025
Francis Robert Sheehan – better known as Bob – passed away on Monday, October 13, 2025, at St. Peter’s Hospital in Albany, N.Y. He was 76 years young.
An Albany native born on December 26, 1948, to the late Francis and Joan Sheehan, Bob’s first love was the sea. He joined the United States Coast Guard and proudly served as a...
William H. Sepkowski
Oct 11, 2025
Rotterdam – William Henry Sepkowski, 81, affectionately known to all as “Bill,” passed away on Saturday, October, 11, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. Bill was born on November 11,1943 to Boleslaw and Helen Szczepkowski in Colonie, NY.
He was a 1962 graduate of South Colonie High School and spent his whole life in this area. After high school he joined...
