Mar 20, 2020

GUILDERLAND – Keith B. Keeler, 67, of Guilderland, passed away with his family by his side on Friday March 20, 2020, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.

Born in Albany on November 10, 1952, he grew up in Colonie and later resided in Guilderland. Keith loved boating especially on Schroon Lake and the St. Lawrence Seaway....

Mar 19, 2020

COLONIE - Bertha M. "Little Dee Dee" Kelly, 62, of Colonie passed away on Thursday, March 19, 2020. She was born in Albany and was the daughter of the late Henry and Ann Marie Davis Hicks. She was the wife of the late Andrew Kelly.

Bertha was the mother of Andrew J. Kelly (Michelle) and the late...

Mar 17, 2020

Anthony (Tony) M. Evelina, 57, passed away Tuesday, March 17, 2020 at his home with his family by his side.

Born on January 23, 1963 in Patterson, NJ, he was the son of Thomas Michael and Florence Constance (Tarantino) Evelina.

Tony attended Public School 18, Passaic County Technical High School, and...

Mar 16, 2020

Colonie – Frederic W. McLauchlin, 86, of Colonie, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 16, 2020 at Our Lady of Mercy Life Center after a brief illness.

He was born in New Rochelle, NY and was the son of the late John and Mary McLauchlin. Fred served in the US Army during the Korean War. He owned...

Mar 15, 2020

Albany – Gregorio Medina Dones, 64, of Albany passed away on Sunday, March 15, 2020 at St. Peter’s Hospital. Born in Sacramento, CA., he was the son of the late Emilio and Modesta Medina Dones.

He is the father of Jose Dones, Victoria Dones and Carlos (Jodie) Dones. He is also survived by several brothers, sisters, grandchildren...

Mar 14, 2020

Schenectady – Kevin B. VanDunk, 64, of Schenectady, passed away on Saturday March 14, 2020 at Ellis Hospital after a brief illness.

He was born in Tuxedo, NY and was the son of the late Theron VanDunk Sr. and Mildred Peek VanDunk. Kevin was driver for a local currier company and more recently with Seagroatt  Riccardi Floral...

Mar 13, 2020

Robert D. Campanian, 80, passed away March 13, 2020.  Bob was born December 19, 1939 in Lewistown, Montana to Leo Campanian and Veda Hildahl Campanian.  When he was around 4 years old, he and his mom moved to the west coast where he grew up in Vallejo, CA in the San Francisco bay area, and graduated from Vallejo High...

Mar 12, 2020

Millbrook, NY – Luis R. LaSanta, Jr., 43, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, March 12, 2020 at his home in Millbrook, NY. Born in Albany, he is the son of Barbara LaSanta of Latham and the late Luis R. LaSanta Sr.

In his early years, Luis worked several jobs here in Albany while attending college before settling in...

Mar 12, 2020

Loudonville - Louis A. Klapp “Big Lou”, 89, passed away Thursday, March 12, 2020 at his home with his family by his side.

Born on January 16, 1931 in Albany, he was the son of Louis A. and Elizabeth (McElroy) Klapp.

Produce was the only work Lou knew. He was a lifelong fixture at the...

Mar 9, 2020

AUBURNDALE, FL- Regina Maria Mesick, 33, passed away peacefully on Monday March 9, 2020 at Good Shepherd Hospice in Auburndale, FL.

Regina was born in Albany, NY on June 11, 1986.  She was a graduate of Daniel Webster College in Nashua, NH where she pursued her dream of becoming a pilot.  She was a Captain working for...

Mar 4, 2020

Albany – Nancy (Anna) McCaffrey, 88, of Albany, passed away peacefully on Wednesday evening at Albany Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Albany and was the daughter of the late Joseph and Ann Harris Bulger. Nancy was predeceased by her husband John J. McCaffrey Sr. and her daughter, Kimberly Frank Kennedy. Nancy was the...

Mar 1, 2020

LOUDONVILLE – Regina  George of Loudonville, passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2020 at Albany Medical Center Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Margaret Shanahan Donlon.

Regina was predeceased by her husband Peter George Jr., and her children Peter George III, Gregory George and Maureen...

Mar 1, 2020

LOUDONVILLE – Robert Stewart, 74, of Loudonville, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 01, 2020   at his residence, surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Albany, he was the son of the late Roy and Theresa Mente Stewart. Bob served in the US Army from 1963-1966. He was a letter carrier with US Postal Service for 38...

Feb 28, 2020

Rotterdam - Robert R Hubert , 64, died suddenly on February 28, 2020. Born May 1, 1955, he is the son of the late Anthony and Dorothy Hubert.

He is survived by his brothers Rod, Richard, Johnny and his sister Beverly Mess, his four children Jennifer, Bobby, Jeff and Gregg; grandchildren, ex wife Rita, and his beloved...

Feb 27, 2020

EAST GREENBUSH – Carolyn A. Santulli Abbate, 84, passed away on February 27, 2020 at Rosewood Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. Wife of the late Benjamin A. Abbate.

Carolyn was born in Elmira and was the daughter of the late Anthony and Rita Santulli. She is the mother of Theresa (James) Grant, Susan (John) Guillaume, Mark (Carol) Abbate,...

Feb 24, 2020

GUILDERLAND – Mark A. Arras, 61, of Guilderland, passed away on Monday, February 24, 2020 at his residence as a result of heart failure.

He was born in Albany and is the beloved son of Patricia A. Arras-Dougherty and the late Ronald J. Arras. Mark is the brother of Karen (David) Coyne, James (Amy) Arras and Michael...

Feb 23, 2020

Rotterdam – Shirley L. Pink Canam, 89 of Rotterdam, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 23, 2020 at Ellis Hospital. She was born in Albany and was the daughter of the late Louis and Lela Golden.

Shirley was employed for several years with Farberware. She established and successfully operated the Blue Ribbon Market Research Company....

Feb 20, 2020

Colonie - Vincent James (Jimmy) Martinek, 57, of Colonie, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, February 20, 2020 at Albany Medical Center Hospital in Albany, New York.  Jimmy was born in Havelock, N.C., the son of Vincent Martinek, Jr. from Bennington, VT and the late Patricia (McDonough) Martinek.

Members of his family include his spouse Belinda...

Feb 20, 2020

Colonie – Joseph Savoca III, 75, of Colonie, passed away on Thursday February 20, 2020 at St. Peter’s Hospital. He was born in Albany and is the son of the late Joseph and Lucia Constantino Savoca Jr. Joe was a self-employed barber in Colonie for over 55 years.

He is survived by his daughter, Sabryna (Dan) Kurtz;...

Feb 16, 2020

TROY – Rosie B. Taylor, 78, of Troy, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 16, 2020 at her residence.

She retired from St. Ambrose Church in Latham after many years of service. Rosie is survived by her children, Ether, Freddie, Charles (Cynthia), Larry, Cynthia Taylor, David and Lenwood Walker. She was predeceased in death by her mother...