David W. Bortle
Jan 9, 2020
COLONIE - David W. Bortle, 60, of Colonie, passed away suddenly on Thursday, January 09, 2020 at his residence. He was born in Albany and was the son of the late Walter F. Bortle Sr. and Shirley J. Lockwood Bortle.
David was a longtime dedicated employee of Hoffman Car Wash. He took great pride in his work...
Robert H. Fiaschetti
Jan 4, 2020
Colonie - Robert H. “Bob” Fiaschetti, 66, of Thelma Street passed away Saturday, January 4, 2020 at Albany Medical Center.
He was born on March 16, 1953 in Syracuse and grew up in Albany.
He was a graduate of Albany High School where he met his high school sweetheart, Susan A. Cordi and on May...
Rayquan D. Murphy
Jan 3, 2020
Guilderland - Rayquan Murphy was born July 7th, 1995 in Albany, New York to Jovanda Traynham and Malik Murphy. He was called home to eternal rest on January 3, 2020. Known as Quan, he attended Albany Public Schools. Quan loved to play basketball, video games, and gamble. Quan had a special bond with his family and friends. He was...
Maria Itenberg
Jan 3, 2020
ALBANY, NY – Maria Itenberg passed away at her home in the early morning hours of January 3, 2020 surrounded by her loving family.
Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 pm in the afternoon on Sunday, January 5, 2020 at the Cannon Funeral Home, 2020 Central Avenue, Albany, followed by Interment in Temple Israel...
Mary "Midge" Bandoff
Dec 30, 2019
Albany - Mary “Midge” Bandoff, 85, of Albany, entered into eternal life with her family by her side on December 30, 2019 after a long, courageous battle with Parkinson’s Disease. She was the treasured aunt of Diane Riley, John (Susan) Kwiatkowski, and Lisa Marlow, the devoted great aunt of Matthew (Elizabeth) Riley and Anna Riley, and special great, great...
Arlene S. Ruede
Dec 29, 2019
COLONIE – Arlene S. Ruede, 88, of Sun City, Bluffton, SC. and Colonie, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 29, 2019 at the Inn of Community Hospice, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born in Edwardsville, PA and was the daughter of the late Frank and Stella Belski. Arlene was employed at Home & City Savings...
Dave Goyette
Dec 28, 2019
Scotia - A force of love and light in the world will now live on as a legacy with the passing of Dave Goyette of Scotia, NY on December 28, 2019 at the age of 61. Dave lived life embracing each moment to the fullest. He fought his battle with a rare and aggressive lymphoma the same way he...
Eugene L. Patterson
Dec 27, 2019
Peekskill – Eugene L. Patterson, 72 died December 27, 2019. Father of Allison Miles, Carl Patterson, Scott Patterson and Eugene Patterson. Several siblings, grandchildren and great grandchildren also survive.
Funeral services will be at 11;30am on Tuesday at Cannon Funeral Home, 2020 Central Ave. Colonie. Visitation from 10:30 am to 11:30 am, prior to the service. Burial...
Henry "Hank" A. Wagoner
Dec 25, 2019
ALBANY – Henry “Hank” A. Wagoner, 73, of Albany, passed away on Christmas Day at St. Peter’s Hospital. He was born in Albany, NY and was the son of the late Fred V. and Mary Agnes Sullivan Wagoner.
Hank served in the U.S. Army from 1966-1968. He worked for the Office of Mental Health for over 40...
Edward L. Decker
Dec 24, 2019
LOUDONVILLE - Edward L. Decker, 70, of Loudonville died peacefully at St. Peter’s Hospital 12/24/19, with loving family members at his side. Edward was predeceased by his mother, Evelyn M. Decker, of Loudonville. Edward was born 12/30/48 in Troy NY and lived in Albany and Loudonville. He graduated from Colonie Central High School in 1967. At the time of...
Steven Alex Sonder
Dec 23, 2019
Colonie - Steven A. Sonder, 69, at rest, Monday, December 23, 2019 at St. Peter’s Hospital.
Born March 18, 1950 in White Plains; he was a graduate of White Plains High School, and then attended Penn State, graduating with a BS in Bio-Chemistry, and then went on to earn master’s degrees in Chemistry from Ohio State University...
Edward G. Vanamerongen
Dec 22, 2019
Colonie - Edward G. VanAmerongen, 86, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 22, 2019. He was born in Albany on June 24th, 1933 to the late Garrit & Eva VanAmerongen.
Edward was born and raised in the Capital Region. He joined the Navy and was honorably discharged in 1955. Edward continued his education, receiving college degrees from...
Thomas R. Buchanan
Dec 20, 2019
ALBANY – Thomas R. Buchanan, 66, of Albany, passed away Friday, December 20, 2019 at Shaker Place Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. He was born in Albany and was the son of the late William and Margaret Greene Buchanan.
He is the father of Tammy (Bruce) Cinnamon; grandfather of Bruce Jr. and Tyler all of Rensselaer....
Edward Crewell Jr.
Dec 19, 2019
COLONIE – Edward Crewell, Jr., passed away peacefully on Thursday December 19, 2019. Edward was the second of three children born to the late Helen Herbert Crewell and Edward Crewell Sr. on May 21, 1943.
He is survived by his siblings, Patricia A. Crewell of Albany and Rita Crewell Stevens (husband Craig Stevens) of Niskayuna; his daughters,...
Barry L. Nieman
Dec 18, 2019
ALBANY - Barry L. Nieman, 66, of Albany passed away on Wednesday, December 18, 2019 at his residence. He was born in Albany and was the son of the late Edgar and Shirley Nieman.
Barry was a talented painting contractor. He worked for many years with Local 201 Painters Union in Albany. Barry is the brother of...
Donna F. Marsh
Dec 18, 2019
COLONIE – Donna F. Marsh, 75, of Colonie, passed away on Wednesday, December 18, 2019 at St. Peter’s Hospital after a brief illness. She was born in Muncie, Indiana and was the daughter of the late George and Anna Lewman Easton.
Donna was a wonderful caregiver and enjoyed engaging with people. She was a home aide and...
Gertrude "Trudy" M. Higgins
Dec 17, 2019
Gertrude Mae Higgins, age 89, of Port Charlotte, FL., passed away peacefully on December 17, 2019. Trudy was born in Long Lake, N.Y., the daughter of Rev. Jesse and Zelda (Duane) Russell. She graduated from Kingston High School Class of 1948, Kingston, N.Y. She began her career in Human Resources employed at G.E., Schenectady, N.Y. from 1948-1954. She then...
Gertrude Mae Higgins
Dec 17, 2019
Gertrude Mae Higgins, age 89, of Port Charlotte, FL., passed away peacefully on December 17, 2019. Trudy was born in Long Lake, N.Y., the daughter of Rev. Jesse and Zelda (Duane) Russell. She graduated from Kingston High School Class of 1948, Kingston, N.Y. She began her career in Human Resources employed at G.E., Schenectady, N.Y. from 1948-1954. She then...
Tanya R. Young
Dec 17, 2019
Albany – Tanya R. Young, 58, died December 17, 2019. Mother of Sharanda and Sharonda Conners. Sister of Marcella, Henson, Lank Young Jr. and Donna Young. Grandmother of Daizjon, Nephi, Nyzhear, Kwamaie, Adrisha and Xavier.
Funeral Monday at 11 am at Cannon Funeral Home, 2020 Central Ave., Colonie. Visitation from 10 to 11 am at the funeral...
Mattie Lee Horne
Dec 15, 2019
ALBANY – Mattie Lee Horne, 89, fell asleep in death on December 15, 2019. She was predeceased by her husband Dell and her sons, David, Leroy, Robert and Milton Sr.
She leaves to mourn, her children Garry (Kaye), Diane (Al), Gina (Gary) and Robin (Ronnie); her niece Annie Dickson, daughter in laws, Deven and Cassandra Horne; dear...
