May 30, 2022

Schenectady, NY

Neida Luz Roldan, 78, passed away Monday, May 30, 2022.

She was born on September 5, 1943 near San Pedro, Puerto Rico and moved to New York when she was 12 years old.

For many years, she was employed in the housekeeping department at Albany...

May 29, 2022

Colonie-

Robert J. (Ziggy) Tefft, 84, passed away on Sunday, May 29, 2022.

He was the son of the late Kenneth B. Tefft and Fredericka Baldwin Tefft of Cohoes.

He was a U.S. Navy Veteran who cruised 78,000 miles mostly in European waters.

He was a retired Federal Employee since 1998....

May 28, 2022

Niskayuna

Dorothy M. LaMountain, 83, passed away Saturday, May 28, 2022.

She grew up in Albany and was a graduate of Philip Schuyler High School.

Dorothy was employed with the Office of General Services (OGS) at the New York State Capitol for several years and then at...

May 25, 2022

Schenectady - Hella Valentino, 83 of Schenectady passed away peacefully on May 25, 2022. Hella was a medical Billing Secretary with Best Systems in Albany. She is predeceased by her husband Louis Valentino. She is survived by several co-workers at Best Systems; three sisters who live in Europe and several nieces and nephews including Frank Day. Due...

May 24, 2022

Schenectady - Antoinette M. “Tonie” Elser, 88, passed away Tuesday, May 24, 2022 at Ellis Hospital.

Born in Schenectady, NY, she was the daughter of Louis and Beatrice Caputo.

Toni grew up in Schenectady and was a graduate of Schenectady High School.

She retired from the General Electric Company where she worked as...

May 23, 2022

COLONIE - Thomas (Tom) J. Vickerson, 84, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 23, 2022.

He was born in Winthrop, Massachusetts to James and Dorothy Vickerson. He was the third of four siblings, his late brother Jerrol Vickerson, his late sister Martha Hennigar and surviving sister Ann Thornell. Tom graduated from Winthrop High School in 1955. He...

May 20, 2022

COLONIE – Kelvin Qun Wang, 64, passed away Friday, May 20, 2022 at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center surrounded by loving family. Kelvin was born in Shanghai, China and was the son of Adam Jie Wang and Mei Xin Zou.

Kelvin worked as a Project Manager for General Electric in Schenectady. He enjoyed traveling, swimming, reading, and...

May 20, 2022

LATHAM – James “Jim” A. Germano, 60, of Latham, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 20, 2022 at Albany Medical Center. Jim was born in Troy and was the son of the late Anthony G. and Madeline T. (Peach) Gross Germano.

Jim was a talented Master Barber at Patrick’s Barbershop in Schenectady and more recently at Dominic’s...

May 13, 2022

COLONIE – Carol A. Diegel, 85, of Colonie, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 13, 2022 at St. Peter’s Hospital. She was born in Albany and was the daughter of the late James F. and Wanda Petrie.

Carol enjoyed baking, crocheting, watching animal programs, tending to flowers and camping for many years. She was a devoted wife,...

May 11, 2022

Colonie – Carmen A. DePasquale, 90, of Colonie, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, May 11, 2022 at St. Peter’s Hospital.

He was born in Rodi, Sicily, Italy and was the son of the late Giuseppe and Catena DePasquale. Carmen came to the US as a young child and was educated in Schenectady schools. He was a draftsman...

May 10, 2022

Colonie – Joan M. Sherwood, 79, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 10, 2022 at Our Lady of Mercy Life Center after an extended illness.

Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Helen Gates Dolan. Joan was a graduate of Vincentian Institute and attended the College of St. Rose. She had worked...

May 3, 2022

Niskayuna - Michael W. Taft, 65, of Hillside Avenue recently passed away.

Born on March 29, 1957 in Schenectady, he was the son of Ernest and Virginia Taft.

Michael was a 1975 graduate of Niskayuna High School and a 1979 graduate of SUNY Oswego.

He was a longtime employee of Flounton’s Market and...

Apr 30, 2022

Loudonville – Beverly Ann (Bonlak) Uline, 86, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 30, 2022.

She is predeceased by her best friend and love of her life, husband of 56 years, David John Uline.  Born June 28, 1935 in Hudson, New York, she was the daughter of the late Chester and Katherine Bonlak.

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Apr 26, 2022

ALBANY – Jimmie L. Thomas, 74, died on April 26, 2022. Survived by four children and several brothers, sisters, and grandchildren. Funeral services will be at the convenience of the family. www.CannonFuneral.com

Apr 26, 2022

Albany - Hartley J. “Willie” Williams, 88, passed away Tuesday, April 26, 2022 at A.O. Fox Hospital in Oneonta, NY.

Born in Stamford, CT, he was the son of Howard and Gertrude Williams. Willie grew up in Stamford, CT and Greenfield, MA.

During the Korean War, he served in the US...

Apr 26, 2022

Latham, NY – Edward “Rusty” D. Bogdan, 62, of Latham, passed away on April 26, 2022 at St. Peter’s Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Pittsburgh, PA, Rusty was the cherished son of Edward R. Bogdan and the late Saramae Waltz Bogdan. Rusty was a 1977 graduate of Shaker High School, where he excelled in...

Apr 23, 2022

Albany

Dr. George Dvorak,88, an accomplished scholar, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, April 23, 2022. George was born and brought up in the Czech Republic. In 1964, he escaped communism and came to the US. He was not only an accomplished scholar, he was a member of the US National Academy of Engineering, and...

Apr 19, 2022

COLONIE – Virginia Antoinette Portanova Albert, 88, of Colonie passed away on Tuesday, April 19, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Jersey Shore, PA to the late Lucido and Philomena Florimonte Portanova.

Virginia worked for the New York State Attorney General, the New York State Assembly and New York State Office of Court...

Apr 17, 2022

Shirley (Seiling) Nash, passed away on Sunday April 17, 2022, surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late Otto and Catherine Seiling, sister to the late James Seiling and Janet (Seiling) Nordstrom.  She enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren, her dog Muggsey, family gatherings and time outdoors at lakes...

Apr 17, 2022

GREEN ISLAND – Owen Vincent Cannon, age 3, passed suddenly on April 17, 2022. He is the cherished son of Paul Vincent Cannon III and Heather Knapik. Owen is the beloved brother of Oriana and Wyatt Cannon. He is the dear grandson of Paul V. Cannon Jr. and the late Maryann Cannon; Michael Knapik, Dianna Carras and James Macaulay....