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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Dec 15, 2019

Bill Ogren passed away Sunday, December 15, 2019 after a long battle with cancer.  Bill fought courageously for over 31 years, and defied the odds as one of NYOH’s longest survivors.

Born, September 24, 1938, in Albany, Bill attended Colonie Central Hight School and enlisted in the US Marine Corps Reserve, where he wrote numerous love letters...

Dec 10, 2019

ROTTERDAM – Victor “Butch” Mitchell III, 57, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday December 10, 2019 at Albany Medical Center. He was born in East Berne and is the son of Mary Ellen Mitchell and the late Victor Mitchell Jr.

Butch was a customer service representative at Distribution Unlimited in Rotterdam and he loved the guys he worked...

Dec 8, 2019

ALBANY – Shirley M. Baldwin, 86, of Albany, passed away on Sunday, December 8, 2019 at St. Peters Hospital after a brief illness. She was born in Rutland, VT and was the daughter of the late Clarence Vassau and Irene Lique. Shirley was predeceased by her husband Kenneth G. Baldwin.

Shirley had been a secretary for the...

Dec 7, 2019

Ahmad D. “MAN” Fleming,, Jr., at rest Saturday, December 7, 2019 at Albany Medical Center.

Born Feb 4, 1986 in Albany, he was the son of Ahmad D. Fleming, Sr., and Brigitte S. Pryor.

A longtime resident of Albany, he excelled in High School Basketball and was an avid actor, having participated in the Capital...

Dec 7, 2019

Colonie – Joseph E. Hedgeman, 76, of Colonie, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Saturday evening at Daughters of Sarah Nursing Home.

He was born in the city of Albany and was the son of the late Eugene and Dorothy Mesick Hedgeman.  As a young man Joe worked as a printer in Albany.  In 1971 he...

Dec 3, 2019

BERNE – Robert L. Griffin, 70, passed away suddenly at his residence on Tuesday, December 3, 2019. He was born in Catskill, NY and was the son of the late Leroy Griffin and Beryl Carter.

Bob had worked for Callanan Industries and Teamsters Local # 294, Albany for several years. He was a recreational pilot and had...

Nov 24, 2019

An obituary is not available at this time for Mark S. Washburn. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Nov 24, 2019

ALBANY – Benita F. Miller, 61, passed away on Sunday, November 23, 2019. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Katherine Miller. She is the mother of Justin Sales (Tasha) and the late Julius Sales. Sister of Yvonne Miller and Mark Miller.

Services will be Monday at 12 noon at Cannon Funeral...