Sep 30, 2018

Petaluma, California - Jeanne Owens Casserly, 90, passed away Sunday September 30, 2018. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late Robert Owens and Jeanette (Karius) Owens.

A 1946 graduate of St. Anne’s Academy in Albany’s south end, she was a supervisor in the accounting department for NY Telephone for 14 years before retiring in...

Sep 29, 2018

COLONIE – Dean F. Grugan, 65, of Colonie, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 29, 2018 at Community Hospice Inn at St. Peters Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born in Albany and was the son of the late Owen and Dorothy Grugan. Dean had worked for over 20 years at New York State Teacher’s...

Sep 28, 2018

LATHAM - Haila Ruby Alice (Alexander) Kennedy, 62, of Latham, New York, passed away on September 28, 2018, after a long battle with cancer. Haila was born in Lockport, New York on June 8, 1956. She graduated from Lockport High School in Lockport NY in 1974. Haila was married to John Kennedy on July 25, 1988 they were married ...

Sep 27, 2018

COLONIE, NY – Richard P. Rutland Sr., 83, passed away peacefully in his home on Thursday, September 27, 2018, surrounded by his family.

Son of the late Henry and Margaret Rutland, Dick graduated from Albany Academy in 1954, and lived his whole life in Colonie.  After graduation, Dick served his country in the United States Army as...

Sep 22, 2018

Port Charlotte, FL - Neal Higgins, 91, of Port Charlotte, FL., passed away peacefully at Englewood Community Hospital, Englewood, FL. on Saturday, September 22, 2018.

He was born in Hunter, New York, the son of Nelson and Jeanette (Armbruster) Higgins. He graduated from Hunter-Tannersville High School and served in the United States Navy from Apr.1945 to Nov.1947....

Sep 22, 2018

Colonie – Helga Lieberman, 79, of Colonie, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 22, 2018 at the Inn of Community Hospice, surrounded by the love of her family.

She was born in Stettin, Germany and was the daughter of the late Gustav and Gertrud Buege. Helga was predeceased by her husband William and her son Gregory. She...

Sep 21, 2018

ALBANY – Harold Widro, 92, of Albany, passed away peacefully on September 21, 2018 at Daughters of Sarah Senior Community.

He was the youngest of six children to Samuel and Celia Widro. Harold was a member for many years of the Order of the Knights of Pythias, dedicated to universal peace. He was well loved by his...

Sep 11, 2018

WEST ALBANY – Theresa Ann (Terry, “Toots”) McCoy Stewart born December 25, 1931 left to meet her soul mate Jack on September 11, 2018. Theresa passed at home.

She lived most of her life in West Albany, since the 1940’s. She was the devoted adoring wife of John (Jack) Stewart, deceased 2006. Loving stepmother of Kathleen Ann...

Sep 10, 2018

NISKAYUNA – James R. Gleason, 85, passed away Monday, September 10, 2018 at his residence. He is survived by his beloved wife, Juliane R. Gleason. He is the father of Liane, Fritz and Dan. He is also survived by a brother and four grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Jim’s...

Sep 9, 2018

CLIFTON PARK – Barbara R. Cassaro, 86, passed away on Sunday, September 9, 2018. Born in East Greenbush, she was the daughter of the late Robert G. and Helen Livingston Coleman. Barbara was predeceased by her beloved husband John Cassaro and her son Santo Cassaro..

She is the mother of John (Shari) Cassaro, Jobina (Mark)...

Sep 8, 2018

WEST ALBANY - Richard F. Commerford, Jr., 68, of West Albany, passed away on Saturday September 8, 2018, surrounded by the love of his family.

He was born in Albany and was the son of the late Richard F. and Edna Mae Sager Commerford Sr. Rich served in the US Army during the Korean and Vietnam Wars....

Sep 8, 2018

West Albany – Mary M. Carbonare, 79, of West Albany, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 8, 2018 at St. Peter’s Hospital surrounded by her loving family.

She was born in Albany and was the daughter of the late William and Mary Krolak Ruth. Mary had worked as an office manager for the former Ruch Distributors. More...

Sep 7, 2018

Latham - It is with deep sorrow to announce that Petra M. Rivera, 84, peacefully entered into our Heavenly Father’s kingdom on Friday, September 7, 2018, at home surrounded by her loving family.

Born September 12, 1933, in Vega Baja, Puerto Rico, to the late Jose Alberto Cortes and Crucita Sepulveda. She was also predeceased by her...

Sep 2, 2018

EAST GREENBUSH – Darlene Maselli, 59, of East Greenbush passed away on Sunday September 2, 2018 at St. Peter’s Hospital surrounded by her loving family.

She was born in Albany and was the daughter of the late James and Marion Hanlon. She was predeceased by her dear sister Irene Miller. Darlene was a secretary at the former...

Aug 30, 2018

Brooklyn – Raeann J. Dinardi McElveen, 37, of Brooklyn, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, August 30, 2018 at her residence. She was born in Albany and is the beloved daughter of Thomas P. and Cynthia Tomlinson Dinardi.

Raeann was a 1998 graduate of Shenendehowa High School where she was cheerleading captain, Homecoming Queen, member of Student Senate,...

Aug 30, 2018

COLONIE – William J. Crowley, 73, of Colonie, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 30, 2018 at his residence.

He was raised in North Albany and was the son of the late Gerald F. and Elizabeth Rutledge Crowley. Bill served in the US Coast Guard from 1964 through 1968. He was employed by Niagara Mohawk for 32...

Aug 29, 2018

North Greenbush – Alice A. Fisher, 61, passed away unexpectedly on August 29, 2018. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late John and Jane Doughney. Alice was predeceased by her beloved husband of 32 years, Robert (Bob) Fisher.

She was a brilliant teacher at the Carol A. Dunigan Day Care Center. Alice enjoyed all...

Aug 21, 2018

Kay Ibbott Kelly, 79, of Albany, died at home on August 21 with her family by her side, just 2 months after learning that she had cancer.  Born and raised in Troy, Kay was the daughter of the late Joseph F. and Helen Ibbott Kelly.  She was a graduate of Catholic Central High School and Russell Sage...

Aug 19, 2018

ALBANY – William D. Kelly, 83, of Albany, passed away on Sunday, August 19, 2018 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.

He was the youngest of eight children to Thomas and Catherine Kelly. Bill served in the US Air Force from 1952 through 1956. He was a commercial printer serving for 33 years...

Aug 18, 2018

Albany - Frederick J. Belfance Sr., 75, of Duanesburg, passed away peacefully Saturday, August 18th, 2018 at St. Peter’s Hospital, following a long illness.

Fred was born on July 28, 1943 in West Point, NY  to the late Ellen and Edward Belfance.

Fred was an outdoor sportsman who loved to hunt...