Jan 3, 2025

COLONIE – William Henderer, 86, passed away unexpectedly on January 3rd following a sudden illness, with his loving family by his side. Bill was born in Albany and was 1956 graduate of Albany High School.

To know “Dollar Bill from Arbor Hill” was to love him. He was a charismatic man who was stubborn as a bull...

Dec 29, 2024

COLONIE – Herbert P. Halterman, 93, of Colonie, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 29, 2024 at his residence, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born in Bath County, Virginia and was the son of the late James and Helen Halterman. Herb was a US Navy veteran serving from 1951 through 1955. He was a driver...

Dec 29, 2024

COLONIE – Carmen W. Trifilo, 84, of Colonie, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 29, 2024 at Albany Medical Center. He was born in Albany and was the son of the late Rosario Trifilo and Mary Scaringe and the brother of the late Marie Morris.

Carmen served in the US Army from 1960-62. He was a laborer...

Dec 27, 2024

Niskayuna - It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the passing of Brigette Martin Miller, age 36, on December 27, 2024. Brigette was the beloved wife of Richard Miller, and the devoted mother of Penelope and Lincoln. The daughter to Lori and William, sister to Brendon (Katie) and Lauren (Mark) and the aunt to her...

Dec 27, 2024

Colonie – Louis J. Petrucco, 79, of Colonie, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 27, 2024 at his residence surrounded by his loving family after a brave fight with pancreatic cancer.

He was born in Niskayuna and was the son of the late Renato and Helen Petrucco. Lou was married to Kathleen (“Ginny”) Petrucco on February 5,...

Dec 24, 2024

Saratoga Springs - Ann Beverly Tidd, 93, of Saratoga, passed away on Tuesday, December 24, 2024 at Saratoga Hospital. She was born in Amsterdam and was the daughter of the late John and Anna Hogan.

Ann grew up In Albany and raised seven children. She had worked as a sales associate with the former Snyder’s Leather for...

Dec 24, 2024

Albany - Gregory Joseph Griffin passed away on December 24, 2024 at the age of 65 after a brief illness.

Greg was born October 23, 1959 in Syracuse, NY to his loving parents, John and Jane Griffin. He attended school at Most Holy Rosary and participated in many extracurricular activities. He started his sales career early on...

Dec 24, 2024

Colonie – Elizabeth “Betty” G. Wunsch, 89, of Colonie, passed away on Tuesday, December 24, 2024 after a brief illness. She was born in North Albany and was the daughter of the late Carl and Clara Graber. Betty was predeceased by her husband Walter J. Wunsch Sr. in 1997.

Betty was a Customer Service Representative with Traveler’s...

Dec 23, 2024

Colonie-On December 23, 2024, Dolores M. LaTourette (Rivers), 74, passed peacefully into Heaven, and into the arms of her beloved husband George. She was also predeceased by her mother Dolores, father, Harrison, brothers, Harry, Frankie and Bud. Lorie is survived by her daughters Dawn and Dona, her son in law Dan, her grandchildren Tyler, Dylan, Kaedan and Karlee, her...

Dec 22, 2024

The Villages – Susan Constanzer Paoli, 64, of The Villages, Florida passed away on December 22, 2024 after a long and courageous battle with cancer.

Susan was born in Westfield, New York on February 14, 1960 to Leon and Joan Constanzer. After graduating from Elmira Free Academy, she earned her BA from Fredonia State and a Masters from Buffalo State. She...

Dec 18, 2024

Loudonville _- Martha A. White, 86, of Colonie N.Y., passed away peacefully on December 18th with her family by her side.  She is now reunited with the love of her life and cherished husband, Tom.

Martha was born in 1938 to Arthur and Mozelle Cunningham in Fairfield, Alabama.  Martha was a true southern belle, full of life,...

Dec 18, 2024

Halfmoon – Amelia (Sis) Osier Mielewski lived 87 years until her death on Wednesday, December 18th, where she died peacefully at home after braving dementia for many years.  Amelia was born to the late Bernard Osier and Alice (Moore) Osier in Ticonderoga, New York.  After graduating in Ticonderoga, she went on to graduate from Austin School of Beauty in...

Dec 14, 2024

Colonie - John “Red” R. Smith 87, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 14, 2024 at his residence, surrounded by his loving family.

On December 19th, 1936, Alfred and Gertrude Van Alstyne-Smith of Albany welcomed a son, John Raymond “Jack”, to their growing family.  They later moved the happy family to Colonie, where John lived for the...

Dec 9, 2024

Slingerlands-Judith A. Weir, 78, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 9, 2024 surrounded by her loving family.

Judy was born and raised in Albany by her parents John and Catherine (Patti) Keefe. She had one brother who predeceased her: John Keefe.

She worked for over 50 years as a secretary, finally retiring from St. Peter’s...

Dec 9, 2024

Albany - Betty Sabella Low, 96, of Albany and formerly of Milford, Oneonta, and Cooperstown, NY, died peacefully on December 9, 2024, with her family by her side. She was born in Queens, NY on February 15, 1928, to Anthony Sabella and Diana (Curreri) Sabella. She was the youngest daughter among seven children. She was a 1946 graduate of...

Dec 7, 2024

SLINGERLANDS – Russell S. Bedinotti, 81, of Slingerlands, passed away on Saturday December 7, 2024 at Ellis Hospital.

He was born in Cohoes on December 28, 1942 to the late Louis and Stasia (Piwnica) Bedinotti. Russell grew up in Cohoes and had many fond memories of childhood that stemmed there. He spent many summer days swimming and...

Dec 4, 2024

Albany - Denise Ellen King (Boettner) passed away peacefully on December 4th at the age of 64, after a short battle with lung cancer.

Born April 26, 1960 to Dorothy (Zink) and Frederick Boettner, Denise was a long-time resident of Albany, where she lived with her husband of 43 years, Kelly King, Sr. Denise worked at OGS...

Nov 29, 2024

GUILDERLAND – Jacqueline A. Martin Ciampi, 91. of Guilderland, passed away on Friday, November 29, 2024 surrounded by her loving family.

She was born in Albany on June 6, 1933 to John and Mabel Martin. Jackie was predeceased by her husband Albert R. Ciampi. She is survived by her children Stephanie (Dominic) Lostritto of Colonie and Ben...

Nov 28, 2024

Niskayuna, NY - Robert A. Epstein, 78, passed away on Thanksgiving morning following a lengthy illness. He is the cherished husband of Robin Hickey Epstein of Schenectady, NY; loving father of Kyle Epstein of Los Angeles, CA, stepfather of Michael Worobey of Schenectady, NY, and brother of Michael Epstein of San Francisco, CA. Robert is also survived by several...

Nov 25, 2024

Schenectady – Paul Sawchuk, 98, passed away on Monday, November 25, 2024.

Born in Schenectady, on July 5, 1926, he was the son of the late Adam and Frances Sawchuk.  He was a

lifelong resident of Schenectady having grown up in the Hamilton Hill area.  His first job was selling

newspapers as child...