Mar 3, 2024

COLONIE – David John Longo, 75, of Colonie, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 03, 2024 at St. Peter’s Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Albany to the late Joseph and Rose (Torre) Longo.

David was a devoted husband to Elisa (Magazzu’) Longo for 57 years. He loved his...

Feb 29, 2024

SCHENECTADY – Kevin W. Greene, Sr., 71, of Schenectady, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, February 29, 2024 at his residence.

Born in Albany, Kevin was the son of the late Daniel and Emma Long Greene and the younger brother to the late Donald F. Greene.

Growing up, he attended Philip J. Schuyler Achievement Academy and...

Feb 29, 2024

COLONIE – Nicole M. Palladino, 39, of Colonie, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 29, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born in Albany and is the beloved daughter of Mark A. and Jill A. Mesick Palladino. Nicole is the sister of Tiffany (Kage) Allen and Kendra (James) Russell. She is the granddaughter of William...

Feb 27, 2024

Schenectady - Mary “Shirley” V. Norris, of Schenectady, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, at the age of 87.  Born in Whitehall, NY on March 7, 1936, Shirley was the daughter of Vera “Rose” Carao and Frank Maraviglia.

Shirley met and married her husband of 70 years, Herbert Norris.  They settled down in...

Feb 27, 2024

An obituary is not available at this time for Margaret Bechard. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Feb 25, 2024

Marsha A. Fitch, 66 passed away February 25, 2024, peacefully at her home. She was born on October 1, 1957, in Troy, NY. And was the daughter of the late William A. Fitch Sr. and Virginia D. Fitch.  Marsha graduated from Troy High School in 1975. She was formerly employed by Cornell Cooperative Extension, Hudson Valley Community College, and...

Feb 13, 2024

COLONIE – Curtis D. Beswick, 66, of Colonie, passed away on Tuesday, February 13, 2024. He is the husband of Tracey A. Byrnes. Father of Katie Byrnes, Casey Byrnes and the late Douglas J. Beswick. He is the brother of Marie Beswick, Heather Katz and Norris Beswick Jr. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

Funeral services will...

Feb 8, 2024

GLENVILLE – Shirlee Jordan of Glenville, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 08, 2024.

She is survived by her loving husband of 51 years, Allen Kaheem Jordan; her daughter Elisha; granddaughter Gabriella. Great grandchildren, Camille, Odessa and Fiannetta, brothers Melvin Ferguson, Kenneth and Steven Lockridge. She is the daughter in law of Catherine Jordan and sister in...

Feb 5, 2024

On February 5, 2024, Farnham Alexander Langell, aka “Sam” of Albany, NY, passed away at the age of 97. Sam was born in Winthrop, MA in 1926, spending his childhood and college years on the East Coast.  Enlisted in the Army and honorably discharged at the end of WWII, he was supported by the GI bill and attended UNH...

Feb 5, 2024

COLONIE – Laurenz X. Fitch, 22, of Colonie passed away at home on Monday, February 05, 2024.

He was born in Niskayuna and is the beloved son of Laurence S. and Maria E. Isabella Fitch.

Laurenz was a 2019 graduate of Colonie High School where he was a member of the Volleyball and Track teams....

Feb 3, 2024

WYNANTSKILL – Jeffrey P. Becker Sr., 74, of Wynantskill, passed away on Saturday, February 03, 2024 at Samaritan Hospital. He was born in Albany, raised in Feura Bush and was the son of the late Elmer J. and Harriett Becker Sr. Jeff was predeceased by his brother Stephen Becker and his stepson John Caplandies.

As a young...

Feb 1, 2024

COLONIE – Eva Bahlatzis, 85, of Colonie, passed away on February 01, 2024 in Bennington Vermont.

She was born in Patras, Greece and was the daughter of the late Emmanuel and Theodora Apolini. Eva came to the United States in 1970 and became an American Citizen.

She was a faithful Orthodox Christian and a longtime...

Jan 29, 2024

COLONIE – H. Richard “Dick” Peters, 82, of Colonie, passed away peacefully on Monday January 29, 2024, at Samaritan Hospital.

He was born in Ashland, Wisconsin and was the son of the late Herman F. and Hilma W. Peters.  He spent his childhood years on land homesteaded by his grandfather, Thomas Larson, at Meder Lake south of...

Jan 28, 2024

An obituary is not available at this time for Carl E. Bornt, Jr.. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jan 26, 2024

Slingerlands-Helen M. Marchese, beloved sister, aunt, and great aunt, passed away on Friday, January 26, 2024.  Helen was born in Buffalo to the late Anthony and Helen Malek Todaro.  Helen taught school in western New York before working for the New York State Department of Corrections where she coordinated educational programs statewide.  After retiring from NYS, Helen went to...

Jan 22, 2024

COLONIE - Robert Frederick Van Zandt, Sr. (Bob), 81, of Colonie, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family on Monday, January 22, 2024.

Bob was born August 27, 1942.  Son of the late George Van Zandt and Blanche Wawanolette- Van Zandt.

He graduated from Cardinal McCloskey High School in 1961.

Bob was...

Jan 18, 2024

Niskayuna—Sharon Margaret (Mullen) Gresen, 78, entered Eternal Life January 18, 2024 at Cape Coral Hospital with her loving family by her side. Born on September 6, 1945 in Albany, NY, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Rita (Fagan) Mullen. She was a graduate of Cardinal McCloskey High School, class of 1963. Sharon worked as a District...

Jan 16, 2024

ALBANY – Francesca Cannistraci, 98, of Albany, passed away on Tuesday, January 16, 2024 at St. Peter’s Hospital.

She was born in Messina, Sicily Italy and was the daughter of the late Salvatore and Angela (Benenati) Cuzzupe'. Francesca came to Albany with her family in 1963. She was a talented seamstress and worked at Sherry’s and M....

Jan 9, 2024

Albany

Donald H. Farnam, 86, of Vaughn Drive, passed away Tuesday, January 9, 2024 at Samaritan Hospital in Troy.

Born in Troy, NY, he was the son of John J. and Evelyn G. (Macey) Farnam.

Donald grew up in Lansingburgh. He dropped out of school after the 7th grade to work on the...

Jan 8, 2024

Guilderland

Patricia McGuire Lanphear, age 81, died Monday, January 8, 2024 at the Schenectady Center for Rehabilitation.

She was the daughter of Edward and Helen (Kennedy) McGuire of Albany, NY.

Pat was a graduate of Vincentian Institute in Albany and was then employed for many years by the New York State Department of...