Peter F. Dinovo, Jr.
Oct 3, 2019
ALBANY – Peter F. DiNovo Jr., 71, passed away on Thursday October 3, 2019 at St. Peter’s Hospital after a brief illness. He was born in Albany and was the son of the late Peter F. DiNovo and Clare Switzer DiNovo.
Peter worked for many years as a commercial painter for the Local 201 in Albany. He...
Shalla A. Ladizhensky
Oct 1, 2019
Malta – Shalla A. Ladizhensky, 77 of Malta, formerly of Albany, passed away on Tuesday at Saratoga Hospital. She was born in Kirghistan, Soviet Union and was the daughter of the late Abraham and Rose Sandler Ladizhensky.
Shalla was a computer programmer with Blue Cross/Blue Shield at St. Peter’s Hospital. She was a wonderful wife and mother...
A. Valentina Diblasi
Sep 30, 2019
ALBANY – A. Valentina DiBlasi, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus on Monday September 30, 2019. She was born in Antillo, Italy and immigrated to Albany as a young girl. Val was the daughter of the late Antonino and Domenica Bongiorno Ritmo.
Val was the beloved wife of 50 years to Dominick DiBlasi who...
Loriann Stewart
Sep 26, 2019
Albany - On Thursday September 26,2019 LoriAnn Stewart made her journey home to be with her maker at the age of 58.
Lori was born on April 3,1961 at St Peters Hospital in Albany to the late William and Helen Martinez Stewart where she grew up and lived her entire adult life. She was also the wife...
Loriann Stewart
Sep 26, 2019
Albany - On Thursday September 26,2019 LoriAnn Stewart made her journey home to be with her maker at the age of 58.
Lori was born on April 3,1961 at St Peters Hospital in Albany to the late William and Helen Martinez Stewart where she grew up and lived her entire adult life.She was also the wife of...
Maureen A. Kelly
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...
Ernest O. Lail
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,...
Robert "Rob" J. Seoane
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...
Thomas P. Drouin
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...
Nancy Ekseth
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...
James A. Muzzillo
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...
Henry J. Rosenzweig, Sr.
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...
Marie A. Fazio
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...
David R. Gilman
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...
Cheryl A. Glenn
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...
Margaret "Peggy" A. Leonard
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...
Josephine P. Zimmerman
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...
Curtis R. Wolle
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...
Diane L. Smith
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...
Quinton E. Pierson
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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