Feb 26, 2021

Colonie – Robert F. Bauer, passed into eternal life on his 92nd birthday, February 26 at St. Peters Hospital.

Born in Albany, NY, he was the son of the late Frederick, Jr. and Harriet Bauer. He was predeceased by his beloved wife of 64 years, Marion Kwiatkowski Bauer. In addition, he was predeceased by his brothers Ronald...

Feb 25, 2021

LATHAM - Nancy Berkery was born Nancy Crayon to Harry and Helen Crayon. She died peacefully on February 25, 2021 in the very same place where she was born 92 years ago at the Hoosick Falls Health Center on April 10, 1928. She grew up in Hoosick Falls and moved to Latham where she married the late Fred Sheehan...

Feb 24, 2021

Colonie - Wayne F. Sivaslian passed away after a brief illness at the age of 76 on February 24th at home with his devoted wife Monica and loving daughter Nicole and son in-law Adam. Wayne was born on November 21, 1944, in Albany, NY.  Wayne is predeceased by his parents Jack & Eleanor Sivaslian, he is survived by his...

Feb 24, 2021

COLONIE - Antonina Shevtchuk, 86, passed away February 24, 2021 after a short illness.  She was born in Poddubje, Russia on January 1, 1935 to Pavel and Olga Nikiforov.  In addition to her husband Anatolii, she was predeceased by siblings Viktor, Evgenia, Anastasia, and Misha.

She is survived by her children, Sergei (Tracey) and grandson Samuel of...

Feb 23, 2021

Lori E. Carcia, 61, of Riverview Drive passed away Tuesday, February 23, 2021.

Born on February 10, 1960 in Albany, she was the daughter of John T. and June (Broadhurst) Skopp.

Lori was a graduate of South Colonie High School.

On November 8, 1981, she married John F. Carcia.

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Feb 19, 2021

LATHAM – Agustin De Jesus Merino of Latham, passed away on Friday February 19, 2021 at his residence, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on January 5, 1964 in Ladera Copala Mexico. Agustin was the son of Juan De Jesus Lopez and Maria Merino. He came to the land of peace, freedom, and opportunities. Agustin...

Feb 17, 2021

ALBANY – Bettie L. Jefferson, 73, passed away on February 17, 2021. Mother of Cheryl (Poochie) Thompson, Cornelia (Lyn) Thompson and Raymond (Stevie) Thompson. Several grandchildren and great grandchildren also survive.

Funeral Wednesday at 12 noon at Mt. Moriah Baptist Church, 269 Spruce St. Albany with Pastor Kimberly Hall, officiating. Viewing from 11-12 at the Church. To...

Feb 14, 2021

John L. Wescott, 53, at rest Sunday, Feb 14 at Mt. Sinai Hospital West in Manhattan, following a brave battle with cancer.

Born Sept 1, 1967 in Binghamton, NY, he was the son of late Alton A. and Joan M. (Waters) Wescott.

John was a 1985 graduate of South Colonie High School and a 1989...

Feb 11, 2021

ALBANY  - Lounelle Jefferson, 79, passed away on February 11, 2021. She was predeceased by her husband Roosevelt Jefferson.

She is the mother of James Buchanan and Sheila Jefferson. Sister of Velma (James) Ferrell and Alexander Buchanan. She is also survived by her aunt, Vella Nelson and several cherished grandchildren.

The family offers special thanks...

Feb 11, 2021

LATHAM – Frank J. Lasch, 65, of Latham, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, February 11, 2021 at St. Peter’s Hospital. He was born in Albany and was the son of the late Frank J.  and Ruth B. Lasch Sr.

Frank was a bus driver for CDTA in Albany for twenty-five years. He later enjoyed driving for Wade...

Feb 10, 2021

An obituary is not available at this time for Javier Morales. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Feb 7, 2021

An obituary is not available at this time for Anthony Elliott. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Feb 6, 2021

COLONIE - Harold E. Snyder, 88, of Colonie, passed away suddenly on Saturday, February 6, 2021 at his winter home in Ellenton, Florida.

Harold was born on February 19, 1932 in Albany, NY. He grew up in Rensselaerville, New York and attended Greenville Central School. After high school, he joined the Air Force in December of 1951...

Feb 4, 2021

ALBANY - Stephen Edward Sowek, 61, went to be with the angels on February 4, 2021 after a courageous, three year battle with Glioblostoma. His sisters were by his side.

Steve attended St. Casimir’s Elementary School, Christian Brothers Academy (1977), where he made many, life-long friends (brothers), and Hudson Valley Community College. He was a...

Feb 4, 2021

GUILDERLAND - Richard J. Murray, 77, of Guilderland, entered into eternal life on Thursday, February 04, 2021 at his residence, surrounded by his loving family.

A native of Utica, NY, he was educated in local Catholic schools.  He graduated from LeMoyne College with a degree in Political Science and from the (now) SUNY Rockefeller College...

Feb 1, 2021

Altamont – Elizabeth J. “Betty” Ward passed away on Monday, February 1, 2021 at her residence. She was born November 26, 1930 in Roosevelt, Long Island.

Betty worked for a number of years as a Telephone Operator for Bell Telephone. She enjoyed playing Scrabble, baking and crocheting. She was married to her late husband William on January...

Jan 29, 2021

SLINGERLANDS – Candeloro “Joe” Rao, 90, of Slingerlands, passed away Friday, January 29, 2021 at Our Lady of Mercy Life Center, Guilderland. Born in Albany, September 18, 1930, he was the son of the late Natale and Guiseppina (Cotugno) Rao.

Joe served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and was a proud veteran. He was...

Jan 28, 2021

Delphine (Del) Kozera passed away peacefully at age 87 at Schuyler Ridge Nursing Home on

January 28, 2021. Delphine (Gorski) Kozera was born on January 20, 1934 in Lackawanna, NY. Del graduated from Mount Mercy Academy and D’Youville College in Buffalo, NY with a

bachelor’s degree in Nursing. She married her high school sweetheart, Daniel...

Jan 23, 2021

Guilderland – Edward W. Visker, 88, of Guilderland entered into eternal rest on Saturday, January 23, 2021 at St. Peter’s Hospital.

He was born in Liberty, NY and was the son of the late Henry R. and LaVerne E. Visker. Ed served in the US Army during the Korean War. He was a graduate of Siena College....

Jan 21, 2021

An obituary is not available at this time for Paul Williams. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.