Feb 20, 2025

Agnes C. Molitor, 99, of Colonie, passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2025, in the comfort of her home being cared for by family and loved ones.  She was born on January 12, 1926, in Albany, NY.

Daughter of the late Ignatius and Caroline Hoefer, she was predeceased by sisters Marguerite, Ann, and brother Edward.  Agnes is...

Feb 18, 2025

Albany – Robert G. Engelhardt, of Albany, was born October 25, 1929 to the late William and Mildred Engelhardt in Albany, NY.  He passed away on Tuesday morning after enjoying 95 years with his family.

Bob was very proud of his service in the US Air Force while stationed in New Mexico. His career with Niagara Mohawk...

Feb 16, 2025

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ALBANY - Brian J. Welch, 63, of Albany, passed away on Sunday February 16, 2025. He was born in Albany and was the son of the late James T. and Patricia Cox Welch.

Brian was a New York State Corrections Officer at the Coxsackie Correctional Facility. Brian was...

Feb 13, 2025

SCHENECTADY– Emiliano Lascarez Vasquez, 64, of Mexico, passed away Thursday evening after an unfortunate medical emergency, with his beloved family by his side.

Emiliano was Born in Oaxaca, Mx, on August 8 1961, and was the son of the late Braulio and Juana L.

Emiliano was a proud business owner of Boss Professional cleaners working...

Feb 13, 2025

GUILDERLAND – It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Barbara Jean Hanley on Thursday, February 13, 2025, at the age of 86.

Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late Chester and Bernice Ostrander.   She graduated from Vincentian Institute in Albany. She began her working career at the New York...

Feb 12, 2025

Catskill - Walter S. Homicz Jr., 81, resident of the Eliot in Catskill, passed away at Columbia Memorial Hospital on February 12, 2025.  Walter was the eldest son of Isabelle Nolan Homicz and Walter S. Homicz Sr.  Walter grew up in the Capital District with his two brothers, Bruce J. Homicz (Michelle), John J. Homicz (Barbra) and sister Linda...

Feb 12, 2025

SLINGERLANDS – Margarita M. Christodoulou, passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at the Teresian House.  She was born in Alambra, Nicosia Cyprus and was predeceased by her husband Michael in 2007.

Margarita is the beloved mother of Chris (Christiana) Christodoulou, Kyrakos (Raquel) Christodoulou and Theodora (Andreas) Lois. She is also survived by 6 grandchildren and 7...

Feb 10, 2025

Memorial services will be held at a later date.

Feb 8, 2025

Slingerlands - Frances M Russo, 99, passed away, Saturday, February 8, 2025.

Frances was born in Albany, the daughter of the late Julius Stankus and Margaret (Jensis) Stankus. Her early life experiences compelled her to create a beautiful and welcoming home for her family and friends. She used her many natural gifts, including an eye for beauty, craftsmanship and a flair...

Feb 8, 2025

Guilderland - Kevin Michael Colwell entered into eternal life on February 8th, 2025 after a tragic skiing accident. Kevin was born on March 31, 1971 in Hudson, New York to Michael and Barbara (Jones) Colwell. A longtime resident of Columbia County, Kevin attended Claverack Elementary School and he graduated from Hudson High School in 1989.  Surrounded by a large...

Feb 4, 2025

Latham – John (Jack) Francis Rosenzweig, 80, of Latham entered into eternal life on Tuesday, February 4, 2025 surrounded by his loving family.

Jack was born in Albany to the late John and Barbara Rosenzweig. He was a member of UA Local 7 Plumber and Steamfitters for 60 years serving as Co-Chairman of the Board for over...

Feb 3, 2025

LOUDONVILLE – William H. Ryan, 72, of Loudonville, passed away Monday morning after a courageous battle with cancer, with his beloved wife, Amy, by his side.

Bill was Born in Troy, NY, on November 6, 1952, and was the son of the late John E. and Elizabeth Ryan, Sr. He graduated from Lansingburgh High School in 1971....

Feb 1, 2025

Niskayuna - Margaret Mary Ostergren (“Peg”) of Niskayuna passed away on February 1st, 2025, at St. Peter’s Hospital in Albany, NY, surrounded by loved ones.

Peg was born in Glangevlin, County Cavan, Ireland on December 9th, 1932, to the late Catherine and John Maguire. She emigrated to New York City in 1949 and was employed in the...

Feb 1, 2025

LATHAM – Larry D. Wood, 72, of Latham, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 01, 2025, at his residence surrounded by his beloved wife and three cherished sons.

Born in Ogdensburg, NY Larry was the son of the late C. Roy and Bernice I. Wood. Larry was a Tax Auditor with the New York State Department of...

Jan 31, 2025

Colonie - Nicholas J. Maniscalco, 85, of Colonie, passed away peacefully on January 31, 2025, at St. Peter’s Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Albany on December 12, 1939, a son of Nicholas and Antoinette "Ann" (Szelwian) Maniscalco.

Nicholas attended Christian Brothers Academy, where he graduated as a First Lieutenant in 1957. He...

Jan 29, 2025

GLENMONT – John “Jack” V. Audino, 79, of Glenmont, passed away peacefully on Wednesday January 29, 2025. He was born in Albany and was the son of the late Fortune J. and Teresa Caccamo Audino.

Jack was employed for several years with Carpenters Local 291 in Albany, specializing in acoustical ceilings and computer flooring. He later worked...

Jan 23, 2025

COLONIE - Linda M. VanDyke, 75, of Colonie, passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2025 at Albany Medical Center Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born in Albany and is the daughter of the late Loren and Grace Grugan.  Linda was raised by her beloved mom, Gertrude Gioscia. Linda was employed with South Colonie Central...

Jan 22, 2025

Schenectady – Alvin R. Raynor, 71, passed away peacefully in his home on Wednesday, January 22, 2025.He grew up in Merrick on Long Island in New York. There he attended Nassau Community College earning his Associate’s degree in Liberal Arts. He was a bagel baker at Bagel City while living on Long Island where he made all kinds of...

Jan 20, 2025

Albany – Barbara M. LaSanta, 69, formerly of Albany, passed away on Monday, January 20, 2025 at St. Peter’s Hospital.

She was born in Catskill and was the daughter of the late Robert and Lillian Quinn. Barbara was predeceased by her husband Luis, her son Luis LaSanta Jr. and her brother Robert Quinn Jr. She was a...

Jan 10, 2025

Niskayuna - Kerstin S. Romanucci, formerly of Niskayuna, passed away on January 10, 2025.

Born November 10, 1931, in Gothenburg, Sweden, she was the daughter of the late Anna Ebba Karolina Smedberg, and Karl Lennart Ingemar Smedberg.

Kerstin moved to the Captial District in 1962, from New York City, with her husband, the late Demostene...