Oct 18, 2017

Stephen J. Schultz, 87, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 18, 2017 at the Albany County Nursing Home.

He was born in Albany and was the son of the late Stephen and Sophie Schultz. Stephen was an honorably discharged veteran of the US Army. He had worked as a lineman for AT & T for many years...

Oct 11, 2017

Albany​ ​–​ ​Carmelo​ ​Rivera,​ ​80,​ ​of​ ​the​ ​Bronx,​ came to live with family in Colonie, ​passed​ ​away​ ​peacefully​ ​on​ ​Wednesday,​ ​October​ ​11,​ ​2017 surrounded​ ​by​ ​his​ ​loving​ ​family.​ ​​ ​He​ ​was​ ​born​ ​in​ ​Naranjito,​ ​Puerto​ ​Rico​ ​and​ ​was​ ​the​ ​son​ ​of​ ​the​ ​late​ ​Julio and​ ​Delfina​ ​Ortiz​ ​Rivera.

Carmelo​ ​was​ ​a​ ​popular​ ​and​ ​giving​ ​person,​ ​a​ ​friend​...

Oct 5, 2017

HOCKESSIN, DE – Joseph V. Cannon, 94, a Troy native, passed away on October 5, 2017 in Wilmington, DE, after a short illness.

Born in Troy, he was the son of the late J. Howard and Margaret Cannon. Joe was a 1941 graduate of LaSalle Institute. He was a bombardier pilot during WWII and flew 50 missions...

Oct 5, 2017

COLONIE – Donald C. Lee, 68, of Colonie, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 5, 2017 at Albany Medical Center surrounded by his loving family.

He was born in Honolulu, HI and was the son of the late James K. and Frances Morris Lee. Along with his new bride, Don graduated from Plymouth State College in New...

Sep 30, 2017

Albany – Sally A. Wagner, 76, passed away on Saturday, September 30, 2017, at St. Peter’s Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Halifax County, Virginia on July 20, 1941, she was the daughter of the late James and Lola (Hudson) Dabbs. Sally is...

Sep 30, 2017

RENSSELAER – Theresa F. Krajewski Czwakiel, 87, of Rensselaer, is now with the Lord. She passed peacefully on Saturday at Rosewood Gardens.

Theresa was predeceased by her husband John E. Czwakiel, her son, William J. and her grandson Joseph Michael. She is survived by her sons, John F., Joseph A., James J. and Michael L. Czwakiel. She...

Sep 4, 2017

Colonie - Jane Frances Sullivan, formerly Wunderlich, went home to be with Jesus on September 4, 2017.  Jane was born in Latham and was 87 years young at her passing. She bravely fought a battle with pancreatic cancer and died peacefully at Albany Medical Center Hospital surrounded by her family. The family would like to thank Dr. David Shaffer...

Aug 17, 2017

ALBANY -  Mary M. Lucas, 81, of Albany, passed away at her residence on Thursday, August 17, 2017.

She was born in Albany and was the daughter of the late Frank and Carrie Tomasone. Mary had worked as clerk for New York State Department of Health. One of her biggest joys was her cherished dog, Precious. Mary...

Aug 3, 2017

George C. Simone, 72, passed away Wednesday, August 3, 2017 at Albany Medical Center. He was born in Schenectady and was the son of the late George A. and Gladys McKay Simone.

George is survived by his beloved wife of 49 years, Janet Forshaw Simone. He is the brother in law of Richard and Karen Forshaw. He...

Jul 30, 2017

COLONIE - Alice M. Davey, 86, of Colonie, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 30, 2017, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born in Albany and was the daughter of the late Michael and Elizabeth Lawton. In addition to raising her nine children, Alice worked at Dunkin Donuts on Wolf Rd. and later as a clerk...

Jul 18, 2017

COLONIE – Clifford F. Carignan, 70, of Colonie, passed away suddenly at his residence of Tuesday, July 18, 2017. He was born in Niskayuna and was the son of the late Leo W. and Helen Carignan.

Cliff served in the US Marine Corps from 1966-1968, discharged as a Lance Corporal. He was a counter sales representative for...

Jul 14, 2017

LATHAM - Lynes Gervais, our beloved Father and Poppie, passed into eternal life on July 14th at the age of 91, with his family by his side. He was the son of the late Homer and Leah (Bombard) Gervais.  He was also predeceased by his sister Virginia Cappallo and brothers Homer and Eugene Gervais.

Jul 2, 2017

Albany - Tyler Brandon King, age 36, cherished son and brother, passed away on Sunday, July 2 2017 from an accidental overdose after many years battling addiction. Tyler is one of many young people who succumbed to this fight and his family hopes that his story gives courage to others struggling with addiction and strength to the loved ones’...

Jun 10, 2017

Josephine (Liotta) Passamonte, 98, formerly of Albany Street in Niskayuna, died Saturday, June 10, 2017, at Kingsway Arms Nursing Home in Schenectady after a short illness.

Mrs. Passamonte was born to parents Salvatore and Filippa Liotta and lived all of her life in the Schenectady area.  She graduated from Vocational High School in Schenectady with a diploma...

May 29, 2017

ALBANY – Marilyn J. Dorr Primeau, 78, of Colonie, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 29, 2017 at St. Peter’s Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.

She was born in Albany and was the daughter of the late Matthew and Pauline Fisher Dorr. Marilyn was predeceased by her beloved husband Donald J. Primeau Jr. in 2013. Marilyn...

Apr 16, 2017

ALBANY – Carmella Casullo, 95, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 16, 2017 at St. Peter’s Hospice Inn. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late Philomena and Giuseppe Petrucci.

Carmella was the wife of the late Michael Casullo, Sr. for 64 years. In their time together, they created a beautiful, loving family that she...

Apr 4, 2017

ALBANY – Michael J. Casale, 61, of Albany, passed away on Tuesday, April 4, 2017 at Albany Medical Center. He was born in Albany and was the son of the late John N. Casale and Ruth Vickery Casale.

Michael was a graduate of Cardinal McCloskey High School and served in the US Navy. He was a cab...

Mar 27, 2017

COLONIE – Andrew F. Fisher Jr., 85, of Colonie, passed away on Monday, March 27, 2017 surrounded by his family. Born in Albany, he was the son of the late Andrew F. and Helen VanAlstyne Fisher.

Andy was predeceased in 2015 by his beloved wife, Lorraine L. Fisher. He worked for many years with Tougher Industries in...

Mar 22, 2017

REXFORD – Burton Charles Benziger, 89, passed away on March 22, 2017 at St. Peter’s Hospital after a brief illness. He was born in Chicago and was the son of the late Burton S. and Miriam Benziger. He lived in the Capital District in retirement also resided Safety Harbor Florida and Wells, Maine.

Burton served in the...

Mar 9, 2017

ALBANY – Amalia C. LoGiudice, 88 of Albany, passed away peacefully on Thursday March 09, 2017 at her residence.

She was born in Antillo, Sicily, Italy and was the daughter of the late Santi and Maddelena Bongiorno.  Amalia was predeceased by her beloved husband Giuseppe in 2011. She loved to cook, bake, crochet and knit. Her biggest...