May 2, 2020

ALBANY - Caterina (Catherine) Isgro ,age 90, passed away at the Teresian House Home for the Elderly due to the covid-19 virus on May 2, 2020.  Caterina was born during a 4th of July weekend in Bristol, Rhode Island on July 1, 1929 to Joseph Calabro and Marion Dubois Calabro.  She was raised by her father, a barber by...

Apr 27, 2020

Scotia- George Thomas Dewing, 76 passed away into the Arms of Our Lord on Monday, April 27th at the Grand at Guilderland Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Born on December 9, 1943, in Cambridge, MA, he was the son of the late George E. and Mildred F. (Dowling) Dewing.

George grew up in Cambridge, MA and...

Apr 24, 2020

COHOES – Alfred P. Surprenant, 75, of Cohoes, passed away on Friday, April 24, 2020 at Samaritan Hospital. He was born in Cohoes and was the son of the late Alfred and Dorothy DesRiusseaux Surprenant.

Alfred is survived by his beloved wife of 52 years, Donna Surprenant. He is the father of Jasen Surprenant and Alfred Surprenant...

Apr 23, 2020

Colonie - Mary Ann Terry, 77, a lifelong resident of Colonie, passed away Thursday, April 23, 2020 at home in the loving care of her family after a long-fought battle with pancreatic cancer.

Mary Ann was born on April 11, 1943 in Albany, New York, to the late Karl and Thelma (Chatfield) Bristol. She was...

Apr 21, 2020

Dale F. Wolcott, 78, of McKinley Avenue passed away Tuesday, April 20, 2020 at his home.

Born on February 14, 1942 in Norwood, NY, he was the son of Roy and Opal (Jarvis) Wolcott.

Dale was raised and educated in Massena.

On October 27, 1962, he married...

Apr 20, 2020

COLONIE – Florence W. Paloski of Colonie, passed away on April 20, 2020 following a recent series of health setbacks.  Flo (Grammy) was the beloved matriarch of an extended family reaching halfway across the United States, all of whom loved and cared for her the way she had loved and cared for them throughout their lives.

Born...

Apr 19, 2020

COLONIE – Nancy Ann Faragon, 82, of Colonie, passed away on Sunday April 19, 2020 at her residence. She was born in Troy and was the daughter of the late Harry and Alma Doremus.

Nancy graduated from the Troy School of Cosmetology. She was a hairdresser before raising her children. She later worked for twenty years at...

Apr 18, 2020

Troy - Casey Rae Mazzola, 29, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Saturday April 18, 2020.  Born on April 20, 1990, heaven has gained another angel.

Casey was the daughter of Aimee Mazzola (Dave Martell) and Neil (Deonna) Mazzola.  She was the mother of three beautiful sons, whom she shared with Joseph Red Cloud; Julian, Chase...

Apr 14, 2020

Niskayuna - Angelo S. Restifo passed away April 14, 2020 with his loving family by his side.

He was a wonderful husband to Sue (Warner) Restifo, his high school sweetheart for 48 years.  An amazing father to Laura (Eric) O’Hearn and Nicholas (Erica) Restifo. He was a proud Papa to Dante, Alexis, Hunter, and Haley....

Apr 8, 2020

Colonie - Rosaire “Frenchy” Baron, 77, of Woodland Drive passed away Wednesday, April 8, 2020 at his home following a long and courageous battle with cancer.

Born on April 10, 1942, he was the son of Eugene and Laura (Rodrigue) Baron.  He was raised and educated in Lac-Megantic, P.Q. Canada. He immigrated to the US in 1959...

Apr 7, 2020

HELLDORFER, JOHN F. of Niskayuna, NY on April 7, 2020 two weeks shy of his 82nd birthday, after a brief illness. John was predeceased by his beloved wife of 57 years, Clare Ann (nee Walsh), his parents John and Anna and his older brothers Edward and Bernard. He is survived by his adoring children Ellen Ralbovsky (Russell) of Niskayuna,...

Apr 7, 2020

COLONIE – Dorothy “Dottie” Cudemo Sherwood, 71, of Colonie, passed away on Tuesday, April 7, 2020 at St. Peter’s Hospital.

Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late Anthony J. and Dorothy M. (Theriault) Cudemo. Dorothy was a self-employed beautician for many years and also worked at Broadway Flower Shop in Watervliet. She...

Apr 7, 2020

ON APRIL 7, 2020, THE BATTLE WITH ALZHEIMERS ENDED FOR BARBARA CLUTE MURRAY WHEN SHE SHED HER EARTHSUIT AND CHECKED INTO HER PARADISE SUITE OF HEAVEN. AFTER BASKING IN THE WARMTH OF GOD AND LOOKING INTO THE EYES OF JESUS, A MULTITUDE OF ANGELS WISKED HER AWAY TO THE GRAND BALLROOM WHERE SHE WAS GREETED BY HER HUSBAND (KENNETH...

Apr 7, 2020

Bernice Foulks, departed this life on April 7, 2020 and went home to be with the Lord. She was born to the late Ruby and Curtis Foulks  and raised in Mississippi.  Bernice's  Dad was a Pastor and she accepted Christ at a very young age. She Loved the Lord and loved to attend Church. Many years later she relocated...

Apr 6, 2020

CSM WILLARD S NETHAWAY SR,

RETIRED DMNA ARMORY SUPERINTENDENT

COMMAND SERGEANT MAJOR WILLARD S NETHAWAY SR AGE 86 died at home in Schenectady, New York on Monday April 6, 2020. Born in 1933 in Amsterdam, NY, he was the son of the late Milton and Katherine (Norman) Nethaway.  He lived in Amsterdam until 1954, married,...

Apr 5, 2020

COHOES – Jon F. Keville, 62, formerly of Wynantskill, passed away on Sunday April 05, 2020 at his residence. He was born in Troy and was the loving son of Jean McClure Keville and the late Frederick J. Keville. Jon was a graduate of Troy High School.

Jon was known for his kindness, generosity and big heart,...

Apr 3, 2020

Margarita A. Marshall – Born May 26, 1957 in Kingston, Jamaica, West Indies. Departed this life unexpectedly, April 3, 2020.

Beloved daughter, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, mother -in -law, sister, aunt, cousin and friend. She was born to Lloyd Douglas and Shirley Robinson on May 26, 1957. She was preceded in death by her father, Lloyd Douglas;...

Apr 2, 2020

COLONIE - Lauren (Larry) William Coager, 73 of Port Orange, FL and Colonie, NY passed away on April 2, 2020. Larry was born October 5, 1946 to the late Harriet Wood and Harold P. Coager in Cobleskill, NY.

After school Lauren worked for Hinkley Ford and Orange Motors. On May 30, 1966 he married his high school...

Apr 1, 2020

ROTTERDAM - Surrounded by her family's love, Lois Joan Cruden Yunker passed on to eternal life on April 1, 2020 due to complications related to Alzheimer disease.

Born on April 4, 1929, she was the eldest child of the late Alexander W. Cruden and Marion F. Corbett Cruden.   She was raised in Albany, NY, specifically North Albany,...

Mar 28, 2020

Colonie - Ruth Mary VanAmerongen (Ahl), 81, passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2020. She was born in Albany on March 8th, 1939 to the late Martin & Katherine Ahl. Ruth was born and raised in the Capital Region, graduating from Midred Elley. Ruth worked as a secretary for a time until her first child was born. Ruth loved...