Obituaries

David M. Rice

David M. Rice

Mar 7, 2021

DELANSON – David M. Rice, 58, of Delanson, passed away suddenly on Sunday, March 07, 2021 at his residence.

He was born in Albany and was a graduate of Colonie High School and Schenectady Community College. Dave was an electrician at the New York State Dept. of Education in Albany. He was an avid fisherman, and astronomy...

Thomas J. Sweeney

Thomas J. Sweeney

Mar 7, 2021

NORTH GREENBUSH – Thomas J. Sweeney, 67, passed away on Sunday, March 07, 2021 at Samaritan Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born in Troy and was the son of the late Thomas L. and Eleanor Manory Sweeney. Tom was a graduate of Troy High School and SUNY @ Plattsburgh. He was an accomplished wine...

Edward C. Johnson

Edward C. Johnson

Mar 6, 2021

SCHENECTADY - On Saturday, March 6, 2021, Edward C. Johnson (Tony) went from labor to reward.

He was born January 29, 1930 in Athens, GA. As a Teenager, he relocated to Albany, NY, and met the love of his life, Juanita Diggs Johnson.  He worked for many years at Wolberg Electric, where lighting was his passion.  Ed...

Joseph W. Montesano

Joseph W. Montesano

Mar 5, 2021

COLONIE – Joseph W. Montesano, 73, of Colonie, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 05, 2021 at his residence, surrounded by his loving family.

Joe was born in Albany and was the son of the late George J. and Margaret Montesano and brother of the late Elaine (Wayne) Dragon and Maryanne Montesano.  He is survived by his...

Richard "Dickie" R. Quaglieri

Richard "Dickie" R. Quaglieri

Mar 4, 2021

COLONIE – Richard R. Quaglieri, 90, of Colonie, passed away on Thursday, March 04, 2021 at Shaker Place Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.

Born in Albany, he was the son of the late Andrew and Mamie Quaglieri. Dickie was employed with the Town of Colonie Dept. of Public Works for many years before retiring. He was a former...

Robert F. Bauer

Robert F. Bauer

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...

Nancy C. Berkery

Nancy C. Berkery

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...

Wayne F. Sivaslian

Wayne F. Sivaslian

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...

Antonina Shevtchuk

Antonina Shevtchuk

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...

Lori E. Carcia

Lori E. Carcia

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.

For more...

Agustin De Jesus Merino

Agustin De Jesus Merino

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...

Bettie L. Jefferson

Bettie L. Jefferson

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...

John L. Wescott

John L. Wescott

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...

Lounelle Jefferson

Lounelle Jefferson

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...

Frank J. Lasch

Frank J. Lasch

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...

Javier Morales

Javier Morales

Feb 10, 2021

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Anthony Elliott

Anthony Elliott

Feb 7, 2021

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Harold E. Snyder

Harold E. Snyder

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...

Stephen E. Sowek

Stephen E. Sowek

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...

Richard J. Murray

Richard J. Murray

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...

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