Feb 1, 2020

Colonie - Edith J. Thomas, 81, of Colonie, passed away on Saturday, February 01, 2020 at her residence. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late William and Dorothy Johnson Thomas. Services were private at the convenience of her family. Burial was in Our Lady of Angels Cemetery.

Jan 26, 2020

Henrico, VA – Frank J. Norton Jr., 48, formerly of Albany, was taken from us unexpectedly on January 26, 2020.

Frankie was an amazing son, husband, father, brother and friend. He was predeceased by his father Frank Norton Sr. and his sister Gabrielle Norton. Frank is survived by his wife Linda, his mother Charlene Norton; his children...

Jan 26, 2020

COLONIE - Roberta (Bobbi) Staats Hallenbeck, 87, of Colonie, NY, passed away on Sunday January 26, 2020.  Born in Albany on June 25, 1932.  Daughter of the late Marvin J. Staats Sr. and Mabel Boyzer Staats.

Besides being predeceased by her parents, Bobbi was predeceased by her husband and son Lawrence J. Hallenbeck Sr., and Lawrence J....

Jan 23, 2020

SCHENECTADY -James A Monroe Sr., 84, of Schenectady, NY passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2020 at Capstone Rehabilitation Center in Amsterdam, NY.

He was born in Schenectady and was the son of the late Harold and Nettie Yeo Monroe. Jim was a lifelong resident of Schenectady and a graduate of Mont Pleasant High School. He enjoyed...

Jan 19, 2020

ALBANY - Janet L. Tenney (Miles), 48 of Albany passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 19, 2020 at St.Peter’s Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Utica and is the beloved daughter of Michael and Roswitha Grammer Miles. Janet was a graduate of the College of St. Rose in Albany. She was a dedicated teacher at...

Jan 18, 2020

Guilderland - Ellen F Carrow, 56, entered into eternal peace on Saturday, January 18, 2020. She was born in Tupper Lake NY to Alfred and Mary Jane Carrow.

Ellen moved to Guilderland at a young age and soon became involved in athletics and music. Her talent of playing woodwind instruments attracted invitations to play in All State...

Jan 18, 2020

COLONIE – Michael R. Uszner, 69, of Colonie, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 18, 2020 at Albany Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born in Albany and was the son of the late Robert and Dorothy Horton Uszner. Mike was a talented carpenter and insulator with Teamsters Local #40 in Albany for many...

Jan 18, 2020

Colonie – Mary A. Ditonno, 94 of Colonie, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 18, 2020 at St. Peter’s Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. She was born in Albany and was the daughter of the late Donato and Mary Rinaldi Ditonno.

Mary had worked for 35 years with the New York State Health Dept., retiring in 1980. She...

Jan 16, 2020

NISKAYUNA – Haroutun Levon Semerdjian, age 100, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 16, 2020 at his residence.

He was born in Beirut, Lebanon and was deeply proud of his Armenian heritage.  He spent his early adulthood in Yerevan, Armenia and then came to the United States to secure a better future for his children.  Haroutun was...

Jan 14, 2020

COLONIE – Dolores J. Chiasson Charron, 87, of Colonie, passed away peacefully on January 14, 2020, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born in St. Jeanne d’Arc, Quebec on July 2, 1932 and was the daughter of the late Joseph A. and Marie A. Pilote Chiasson. Dolores had resided in Albany and Colonie for 57 years....

Jan 13, 2020

GUILDERLAND – Joel B. Zwack, 70, of Guilderland, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 13, 2020 at his residence, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born in Albany and was the son of the late Andrew F. and Martha E. Rockenstyre Zwack. Joel had worked at Shell gas station in Guilderland and with Brigar/Newkirk Publishing. He...

Jan 12, 2020

COLONIE – Robert N. Cady, 85, of Colonie, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 12, 2020, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Montrose, PA and was the son of the late Ernest E. and Helen Brobst Cady. Bob was predeceased by his beloved wife Mary Ann in 2012.

Bob had served in the US...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...