Dec 8, 2023

Marlene Liesel Braman, 90, of Colonie, passed away, Friday December 8, 2023, at Hospice at St. Peter’s Hospital following a brief illness.

Born on April 20, 1933, she was the daughter of Hans and Catherine Uibel.

Marlene was a graduate of Schuyler High School.  She was a homemaker, finding great joy in decorating her home...

Dec 2, 2023

Colonie - Andrew Joseph Gerardi, 96, passed away on December 2, 2023 after a short illness. He was born in Schenectady, NY, on April 8, 1927, to Italian immigrant parents Joseph and Catherine Gerardi. He was a lifelong resident of Schenectady, having grown up in the Hamilton Hill area.

Andy was a hard-working man. His first job...

Dec 1, 2023

Succasunna, NJ - Stephen F. Wilson, 50, of Succasunna, New Jersey, passed away suddenly on Friday December 1, 2023.

Born to Frederick W. and Barbara (Covey) Wilson, on September 11th, 1973, in Albany, NY. Upon graduating high school, Stephen decided to serve his country and joined the Coast Guard. He also served the Albany community, as a...

Nov 28, 2023

MARIAVILLE – Ann L. Taylor, of Mariaville, passed away on her 82nd birthday on Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at Ellis Hospital, surrounded by her cherished family.

She was born in Schenectady and was the daughter of the late Rexford and Cora Collins Pneuman. Ann was predeceased by her beloved husband of sixty-one years, Leonard C. Taylor. She...

Nov 27, 2023

Colonie – Arthur Brooks, 76 passed away peacefully on November 27, 2023 at home with his family by his side. He was born May 20, 1947 in Cincinnati, Ohio to the late Ernest and Lucille Brooks.

Arthur grew up in Cincinnati, Ohio and graduated from Taft High School in 1965. After graduation he went into the United...

Nov 26, 2023

Albany – Robert “Bob” Allen, 90, of Albany, NY, passed away on November 26, 2023 at home, in the house he lived in for 66 years, with loving family at his side.

Bob was predeceased by his wife, Joyce Allen in 2010, and his parents, Alma and Robert Allen. Left to cherish his memory are his three...

Nov 24, 2023

COLONIE – Andrew W. Liuzzi, 62, crossed over to the other side to join his loved ones that have passed before him. He entered into eternal life on November 24, 2023.

Born the youngest son of the late Francis J. and Ruth Elliott Liuzzi. Andrew was a lifelong resident of Colonie.

Andrew loved reading, writing...

Nov 23, 2023

Voorheesville – On Thursday, November 23, 2023, Joseph F. Donato passed away at the age 62 after a long battle with cancer at his home, with his family by his side.

Joe was born in Albany on January 9, 1961. He was the son of the late Anthony D. Donato and Catherine M. Donato (Fox). He was...

Nov 19, 2023

TROY – Anthony A. Vumbacco, 96, of Troy, passed away Sunday, November 19, 2023 at Samaritan Hospital surrounded with Love. He was born in Troy and was the son of the late Frank and Mary Vumbacco.

Tony “Turk” was a WWII era Navy veteran. He was a maintenance Superintendent for the Troy Housing Authority at Griswold Heights...

Nov 19, 2023

LATHAM – Jennifer E. Stevens Goronsky, 51, of Latham, passed away peacefully following a brief battle with cancer, on Sunday November 19, 2023 at her residence, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born in Albany and is the beloved daughter of William and Maureen Rainis Stevens. Jennifer was a 1989 graduate of Niskayuna High School. She...

Nov 16, 2023

Stillwater

Richard J. Naze, 61, of Gurba Drive South passed away Thursday, November 16, 2023.

Born and rasied in Schenectady, NY, he was the son of the late Jerry and Marie (Hurd) Naze.

He was a 1981 graduate of Mont Pleasant High School and then served in the US Army Green Beret Special...

Nov 16, 2023

Loudonville - It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Daniel Paul Hunzinger, 44, of Loudonville, NY on November 16, 2023. Dan was born on August 6th, 1979, in Utica, a son of Thom and Cindy Hunzinger.

Dan was a simple man who lived every day to the fullest. A cold beer, pizza and his...

Nov 16, 2023

Albany - It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved matriarch, Mona Coluccio, on Thursday, November 16, 2023 at 91 years of age.

Mona was born in Siderno Italy, October 23, 1932, to the late Francesco Futia and the late Francesca Ferreri Futia.  She came to this country as a young sixteen-year-old...

Nov 13, 2023

Schenectady – Victoria A. Cook, 70, of Schenectady, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, November 13, 2023 at Ellis Hospital.

She was born in Amsterdam and was the daughter of the late Walter P. and Mary Mansfield Sr. Vicky is survived by her husband, Wayne D. Cook; her siblings, Nancy (Edward) Mach and Walter (Thea) Mansfield. She is...

Nov 10, 2023

Troy - Todd H. Skaarup, 57, born on October 11, 1966, passed away suddenly on Friday November 10, 2023.

He was the husband for 25 years to his best friend, the love of his life, his wife Darlene (Lanza) Skaarup. He is the son of Norman Skaarup and the late Carol DeWolf. A proud animal rescuer and...

Nov 10, 2023

GUILDERLAND – John “Jack” B. Van Denburgh, Jr., 79, of Guilderland, passed away on Friday, November 10, 2023.

Born in Albany on May 28, 1944, he was the son of the late John and Anna Van Denburgh Sr. Jack graduated from Guilderland High School in 1962. He was field technician for the Bell System Companies for over...

Nov 9, 2023

SCHENECTADY – Walter S. Urbanski, Jr., 69, of Schenectady, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 9, 2023 at Ellis Hospital.

He was born in Albany and was the son of the late Walter S. and Rita Marx Urbanski Sr. Walt was the brother of the late Marlene Urbanski.

He is survived by his beloved wife...

Nov 6, 2023

COLONIE - Carey, William A. passed away peacefully on Monday, November 6, 2023. Bill was born and raised in Albany later moving to Colonie. Bill served in the Navy and later worked for the Latham Water District for 36 years. Bill was the beloved husband of 64 years to Ruth Carey “Forever Together”. He will be forever remembered by...

Nov 5, 2023

Schenectady – Juanita Diggs Johnson, on Sunday, November 5, 2023, The Lord decided to take His jewel home. After a brief illness, she passed away in the comfort of her home. A viewing and funeral service will be held at Cannon Funeral Home, 2020 Central Ave. Colonie on Sunday, November 12, 2023, at 2pm. To leave a message of...

Nov 5, 2023

Rotterdam - Our beloved Holly, M. Miller, born on May 24th, 1954, from Schenectady, NY, left us on November 5th, 2023 after an incredible journey on this earth.

Holly is survived by her loving husband of 48 years, Curt Miller, her sons Justin & wife Lori, Matthew & wife Susan, her beloved grandchildren Sara, Riley and Emily,...