Mar 14, 2018

COLONIE – Francis K. Blake Sr., 70, of Colonie, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born in Albany and was the son of the late William and Florence Smith Blake. Frank served in the US Army from 1966-1968. He was employed with the New...

Mar 12, 2018

GUILDERLAND – George Cavanaugh, 76, of Guilderland passed away peacefully at his residence on Monday, March 12, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born in Bronx, NY and was the son of the late Joseph and Mary Anne Cosgrove Cavanaugh. George was a graduate of Manhattan College and SUNY @ Albany. He served in the US...

Mar 11, 2018

COLONIE – Ruth A. Bonesteel Beninati, 81, died peacefully on March 11, 2018 with James, her husband of 54 years and her children by her side.

She was born July 26, 1936 in Troy and was the daughter of the late Thomas and Kathryn Dewan Bonesteel. Ruth was raised in Troy and was a graduate of Catholic...

Mar 7, 2018

Colonie – Margie MacHaffie, 91, of Colonie, passed away peacefully on Wednesday March 7, 2018 at the Schenectady Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born in Albany and was the daughter of the late John and Mildred Decker Thomson. Margie was predeceased by the love of her life and husband of...

Mar 2, 2018

Colonie - Heaven gained a beautiful angel on March 2, 2018 when M. Colleen DeMosh Seyboth passed away peacefully in her home that she and her late husband, John F. Seyboth, resided in.  They created an amazing life for more than 50 years together.  She will live in the hearts of her daughters, Denise and Deborah, as well as...

Feb 24, 2018

Colonie – Jose M. Samson, 88, of Colonie, passed away on Saturday, February 24, 2018.

Beloved husband of Anne Samson. Devoted father of Jose, Jeffrey (Lauren), Jennifer (Joe Bill) Lain, John, Jannine (Mark) Audino, Carl (Alisha) and Eric Samson. Brother of Antonio Samson S.J., He is also survived by 10 cherished grandchildren. Beloved uncle of...

Feb 23, 2018

COLONIE – Demetrios Kyratzis,  89, of Colonie, passed away on Friday, February 23, 2018 at Albany Memorial Hospital.

He is the husband of 59 years to Anita Kyratzis. Devoted father of Anastasia (David) Leach and A.J. Kyratzis.  Grandfather of Demetrios Kyratzis and Jason, Brendan and Ryan Leach. Uncle of Saki (Marygrace) Kyratzis and family. He is also...

Feb 17, 2018

COLONIE – Kathleen A. Follett, 58, of Colonie passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 17, 2018 at her residence, following a lengthy battle with cancer.

Kathy was the daughter of the late Earle and Catherine (Coyle) Sleeper. She was born May 7, 1959 in Albany and graduated from Albany High School. On January 15, 1977, Kathy was...

Feb 17, 2018

Schenectady – John R. DeVarnne, 75, of Schenectady, passed away on Saturday, February 17, 2018 at Albany County Nursing Home. He was born in Schenectady and was the son of the late Raymond and Myrtle DeVarnne.

John served proudly with the US Navy from 1959-1970 and basked in the life of a sailorman. He was a self-employed...

Feb 16, 2018

PETERSBURGH – Linda A. Weidman, 66 of Petersburgh, New York passed away suddenly on Friday, February 16, 2018.  She is the beloved wife of 35 years to Edward R. Weidman. Linda is the devoted mother of Camille Rivera and stepsons, Ed (Sarah) Weidman Jr. and Eric (Julie) Weidman.   She is the daughter of the late John and Lorraine McNulty...

Feb 12, 2018

LOUDONVILLE – Neil C. Rueckert, 58, of Loudonville, passed away suddenly on Monday, February 12, 2018. He is the beloved husband of 34 years to Joan Klapp Rueckert. Neil is the devoted father of Kyle F. (Elizabeth) Rueckert and Paige C. Rueckert. He is the son of Jessie Cameron Rueckert and the late Frederick C. Rueckert. Neil is the...

Feb 11, 2018

SCHENECTADY – Margaret (Peggy) A. Ruth, 64, of Schenectady, passed away on Sunday, February 11, 2018 at Ellis Hospital. She was born in Schenectady and was the daughter of the late John and Barbara Duncan Ellis.

Peggy was a dedicated and caring wife, mother and grandmother. She had a special talent for crocheting and sewing, often sharing...

Feb 11, 2018

Colonie – Adriana M. Truesell, 20, of Colonie passed away on Sunday, February 11, 2018 at Albany Medical Center after complications from leukemia.

She was born in Albany and is the cherished daughter of Anthony Truesell Sr. and Emilia DiCarlo. Adriana is the sister of Austin, Anthony Jr. and Nino Truesell. She is the beloved maternal granddaughter...

Feb 8, 2018

SCHENECTADY – Dora M. Richute, 87, formerly of Schenectady, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 8, at the Teresian House, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Fontechiari, Italy and was the daughter of the late Ernesto and Ida Bassi. Dora was predeceased by her beloved husband of 57 years, Anthony Richute in 2008.

Dora...

Feb 6, 2018

Glenmont - Sadly, we announce the death of Tom Holmes on February 6, 2018 in Glenmont, N.Y. Having a Fourth of July birthday so pleased Tom being the proud patriot that he was. Tom was 71 years old. Tom was the only child of Oliver Wendall Holmes and Ann Holmes. He was raised in Delmar and lived there for...

Feb 6, 2018

COLONIE -  Grace “Gay” A. Fairley, 74, of Colonie, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 6, 2018 at St. Peter’s Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.

Gay was the daughter of the late Ozie and Frances Kirk Yowell. She was predeceased by her husband Paul and her son Paul Jr. She was a manager for Capital OTB...

Jan 22, 2018

COLONIE – Dale W. Meisner, 58, of Colonie, passed away on January 22, 2018 at the Inn of Community Hospice. He was born in Albany and was the son of the late William and Elizabeth McCoy Meisner and brother of the late Bert Havens.  Dale had worked locally as a self employed mechanic.

He is survived by...

Jan 22, 2018

Colonie – AnnaMae Cropsey Lyons Franklin, 88, of Colonie, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 22, 2018 at the Inn of Community Hospice. She was born in Cohoes and was the daughter of the late Edward and AnnaMae MacDuff Cropsey.

AnnaMae was a secretary for the Latham Water Department for over twenty years, retiring several years ago....

Jan 21, 2018

Mrs. Stella Titilola Adewunmi (nee Ukut) was born on December 26, 1962 in Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria to Major Alexander Ukut of Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria and Chief-Mrs. Julianah Kehinde Johnson of Ikorodu, Lagos State, Nigeria. A lover of education and children, she graduated from Baptist Teachers College, Ikire, Oyo State, Nigeria. She taught math, religious education...

Jan 13, 2018

ROTTERDAM  - Dramone “Shorty” Houston, 46, of Rotterdam died suddenly on Saturday January 13, 2018.

He was born in Newark, NJ and was the son of the late Robert and Sophie Houston. Shorty has been a resident of the Capital Region for several years. He was employed by Durham School Services, Lowes and Walmart where he developed...