Sep 25, 2019

COLONIE – Maureen Anne Kelly, 59, of Colonie, passed away on Wednesday, September 25, 2019 at St. Peter’s Hospital surrounded by her loving family.

She was born in Albany and is the beloved daughter of Regina Donlon George and the late Peter George Jr. of Loudonville. Maureen was a graduate of the Academy of the Holy Names...

Sep 24, 2019

Colonie – Ernest O. Lail, son of the late Ernest O. Lael and Texa Bumgarner Lael, was born January 31, 1933 and died peacefully following surgery on September 24, 2019.

Upon graduation from high school in Hickory, North Carolina, Mr. Lail enlisted in the US Air Force where he served ten years active duty in New York,...

Sep 24, 2019

SCHENECTADY – Robert “Rob” J. Seoane, 33, passed away suddenly on Tuesday September 24, 2019 at his residence. He was born in Utica and is the beloved son of Kathleen Seoane and the late Candelario Seoane.

Rob was a graduate of Utica College and had excelled in sports, particularly wrestling. He was a hard-working franchisee of Little...

Sep 24, 2019

COLONIE – Thomas P. Drouin, 68, of Colonie, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 24, 2019, surrounded by his loving family.

He is the beloved father of Jessica A. Reilly and Christina Drouin. Tom is the cherished grandfather of Carter Drouin. He is the former husband and best friend of Debra D. Tom is the brother of...

Sep 23, 2019

Albany – Nancy Ekseth, 91, formerly of Colonie, passed away on September 23, 2019 at the Inn of Community Hospice. She was born November 22, 1927 and is the daughter of the late Charles Wheeler and Marjorie Goodnoch Wheeler.

Nancy grew up in Westwood, NJ. She relocated to Colonie in 1966. Nancy was a devoted wife and...

Sep 22, 2019

James Angelo Muzzillo, age 38, passed away suddenly on September 22, 2019.

He was born in Mount Vernon, NY to Jeanie and Jack Muzzillo on November 12, 1980.

James enjoyed his gun collection, traveling, Miami sports teams (not the Dolphins!) and attending sporting events with his Toots.

James had a sarcastic and witty...

Sep 22, 2019

COLONIE – Henry J. Rosenzweig Sr., 71, of Colonie, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 22, 2019 at Albany Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Albany and was the son of the late John and Barbara Rosenzweig.

Henry was a plumber/pipefitter with Local 7 in Albany for over 35 years. He proudly...

Sep 21, 2019

Marie A. Fazio, 86, passed away Saturday, September 21, 2019.

Born May 27, 1933, she was the daughter of Vincent and Rose (Fournier) Ancora.

She grew up in Pittsfield, MA and married James F. Fazio.  They followed Jim’s career to Owego, NY, Rexford, NY and Winter Springs, FL.

In addition to being a...

Sep 20, 2019

David Russell Gilman, 59, passed away in his home on Friday, September 20, 2019 while enjoying his retirement in Florida.

He was an Army veteran, a skilled union craftsman, and enjoyed horseshoes & fishing, movies & baseball, good times & cold beer, and time with his daughter, Brittany.

David is also survived by his brothers...

Sep 18, 2019

Cheryl Anita Glenn (Sherry) transitioned this life on Wednesday September 18, 2019 in Albany, New York. Sherry recently retired from the New York State Department of Civil Service after a 41year career.  She was dedicated to achieving diversity and inclusion in her professional and personal life.

Sherry was born and raised in Buffalo, New York.  She attended...

Sep 15, 2019

Niskayuna - Margaret “Peggy” Brolly Leonard, MS, RN-BC, FNP, of Niskayuna passed away suddenly at Ellis Hospital on September 15 with her family by her side.  Born in Brooklyn on October 25, 1947, she was the cherished and devoted daughter of the late Cornelius and Virginia (Van Riper) Brolly and the loving sister of John Brolly, as well as...

Sep 13, 2019

COLONIE – Josephine P. Zimmerman, 87, of Colonie, passed away on Friday, September 13, 2019 at her residence, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born in Schenectady and was the daughter of the late Giuseppe and Theresa Monaco. Josephine was predeceased by her beloved husband, Leonard H. Zimmerman Jr. in 1979. She is survived by her...

Sep 11, 2019

Curtis R. Wolle, 73, passed away on Wednesday, September 11, 2019 after a courageous battle with Dementia.

Born April 27, 1946 in Mankato, MN, to the late Elroy and Ida Wolle.

Curtis had a very successful business career with JC Penney for over 30 years.  He later owned his own Sears Dealer store in Stevens...

Sep 7, 2019

Colonie – Diane L. (Harrison) Smith, 56, of Colonie, passed away on Saturday September 07, 2019 at Ellis Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born in Niskayuna and is the beloved daughter of Catherine Harrison and the late Paul E. Harrison. Diane is the cherished mother of Alyssa Smith and Megan (Zach) Harris. She is...

Sep 4, 2019

Quinton Ellsworth Pierson, age 69, passed away suddenly on Wednesday September 4th in his residence in Niskayuna.

Quinton leaves behind his wife of 44 years, Sherry (Mansfield) Pierson; his daughter Summer Taylor Pierson (Sunnyvale CA); his son Quinton Richard Pierson (Hilary) (Niskayuna NY); a brother Richard Pierson (Montclair NJ) and many close friends.

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Sep 2, 2019

Niskayuna – Beloved wife and mother, Emily Koch passed away after a long illness on Sept. 2, 2019. Born in Freeport, Long Island on Feb. 26, 1931 and a 1951 graduate of Hofstra University she worked as an engineering assistant at the GE Large Steam Turbine Manufacturing department for calculating balance data for turbine blades. Later she was a...

Aug 31, 2019

Colonie - Dennis “Frank” McCarthy, 88, of Merrill Street passed away peacefully, Saturday, August 31, 2019 at his home.

Born November 25, 1930, he was the son of Frank E. and Elizabeth (McManus) McCarthy. Dennis was born and raised in Watervliet, NY. He was a 1949 graduate of Watervliet High School. After graduation, he then worked at...

Aug 25, 2019

Niskayuna – Henry J. Relyea, 74, passed away peacefully on Sunday August 25, 2019. He was born in Burlington, VT and was the son of the late Melvin and Cecelia Relyea. Henry served in the US Air Force. He enjoyed traveling and spending time with his cherished wife, children and grandchildren.

Henry was predeceased by his son...

Aug 24, 2019

SELKIRK – John Joseph Good, 45, of Selkirk, NY passed away on Saturday August 24, 2019 surrounded by his family.

John is survived by his parents, John and Rita Good Jr., his brother Donald E. Leonard Jr. (Amy), nephew Sean Thomas, nieces Megan Rose, Erika Jane and Casey Ann Leonard and his sister Maria L. Leonard.

Aug 19, 2019

Peggy Yvonne Hall was called to her final resting place with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on August 19, 2019 at Albany Medical Center.  She was born on June 3, 1945 to the late Lucious and Elizabeth Johnakin.

Peggy was born in Philadelphia, PA and educated in the Albany school system where she graduated from high...