Dec 17, 2019

Gertrude Mae Higgins, age 89, of Port Charlotte, FL., passed away peacefully on December 17, 2019. Trudy was born in Long Lake, N.Y., the daughter of Rev. Jesse and Zelda (Duane) Russell. She graduated from Kingston High School Class of 1948, Kingston, N.Y. She began her career in Human Resources employed at G.E., Schenectady, N.Y. from 1948-1954. She then...

Dec 17, 2019

Albany – Tanya R. Young, 58, died December 17, 2019. Mother of Sharanda and Sharonda Conners. Sister of Marcella, Henson, Lank Young Jr. and Donna Young. Grandmother of Daizjon, Nephi, Nyzhear, Kwamaie, Adrisha and Xavier.

Funeral Monday at 11 am at Cannon Funeral Home, 2020 Central Ave., Colonie. Visitation from 10 to 11 am at the funeral...

Dec 15, 2019

ALBANY – Mattie Lee Horne, 89, fell asleep in death on December 15, 2019. She was predeceased by her husband Dell and her sons, David, Leroy, Robert and Milton Sr.

She leaves to mourn, her children Garry (Kaye), Diane (Al), Gina (Gary) and Robin (Ronnie); her niece Annie Dickson, daughter in laws, Deven and Cassandra Horne; dear...

Dec 15, 2019

Bill Ogren passed away Sunday, December 15, 2019 after a long battle with cancer.  Bill fought courageously for over 31 years, and defied the odds as one of NYOH’s longest survivors.

Born, September 24, 1938, in Albany, Bill attended Colonie Central Hight School and enlisted in the US Marine Corps Reserve, where he wrote numerous love letters...

Dec 10, 2019

ROTTERDAM – Victor “Butch” Mitchell III, 57, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday December 10, 2019 at Albany Medical Center. He was born in East Berne and is the son of Mary Ellen Mitchell and the late Victor Mitchell Jr.

Butch was a customer service representative at Distribution Unlimited in Rotterdam and he loved the guys he worked...

Dec 8, 2019

ALBANY – Shirley M. Baldwin, 86, of Albany, passed away on Sunday, December 8, 2019 at St. Peters Hospital after a brief illness. She was born in Rutland, VT and was the daughter of the late Clarence Vassau and Irene Lique. Shirley was predeceased by her husband Kenneth G. Baldwin.

Shirley had been a secretary for the...

Dec 7, 2019

Ahmad D. “MAN” Fleming,, Jr., at rest Saturday, December 7, 2019 at Albany Medical Center.

Born Feb 4, 1986 in Albany, he was the son of Ahmad D. Fleming, Sr., and Brigitte S. Pryor.

A longtime resident of Albany, he excelled in High School Basketball and was an avid actor, having participated in the Capital...

Dec 7, 2019

Colonie – Joseph E. Hedgeman, 76, of Colonie, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Saturday evening at Daughters of Sarah Nursing Home.

He was born in the city of Albany and was the son of the late Eugene and Dorothy Mesick Hedgeman.  As a young man Joe worked as a printer in Albany.  In 1971 he...

Dec 3, 2019

BERNE – Robert L. Griffin, 70, passed away suddenly at his residence on Tuesday, December 3, 2019. He was born in Catskill, NY and was the son of the late Leroy Griffin and Beryl Carter.

Bob had worked for Callanan Industries and Teamsters Local # 294, Albany for several years. He was a recreational pilot and had...

Nov 24, 2019

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

Nov 24, 2019

ALBANY – Benita F. Miller, 61, passed away on Sunday, November 23, 2019. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Katherine Miller. She is the mother of Justin Sales (Tasha) and the late Julius Sales. Sister of Yvonne Miller and Mark Miller.

Services will be Monday at 12 noon at Cannon Funeral...

Nov 23, 2019

CLIFTON PARK – Richard D. Call, 83, of Clifton Park, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 23, 2019. He has gone to be with the love of his life, Caroline, his beloved late wife. He was born in Norwich, NY and is the son of the late Raymond and Gertrude Call.

Richard served in the US Army...

Nov 22, 2019

Guilderland -Edward Shephard Lynch, born in Albany June 12, 1941 died on Friday, November 22, the anniversary of JFK’s assassination.

“You’re so vain you probably think this obituary is about you.”

Ed is survived by his wife Margaret Marinda Lynch, daughter Laura Lynch Krosky (Kevin) of Mechanicville, son Michael Lynch (Megan) of Las Vegas, NV...

Nov 22, 2019

MALTA - Judith Kay McCann of Malta, 74, passed away at home on November 22, 2019, after a short illness.  She is predeceased by her parents, Robert and Margaret (Fisher) McCann. She is survived by two sisters, Maureen (Thomas) Johnson and Marla Baumann; one niece, Susan Lara-Gonzalez; two nephews, Timothy Johnson (Laurie) and Anthony Stevens (Brianna); and four great...

Nov 18, 2019

Loudonville - On November 18, 2019, Laurence, 85, passed away after a long courageous battle with cancer.  One of fourteen children, Laurence was born in Kilmihil, County Clare, Ireland, on August 4, 1934.  At the age of 18, Laurence left his beloved homeland and came to America to make a life for himself. He married his wife of nearly...

Nov 16, 2019

Albany – Charles Botts, 63, of Albany passed away on Saturday November 16, 2019. Husband of Jeanette Haley. Father of Shaquan, Allah, Trina, Sharise, Intelligent, Islam, and Kadina. He is also survived by several brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Saturday from 11:00 am to 1:00pm at Cannon Funeral Home, 2020 Central Ave., Colonie.

Nov 16, 2019

TROY - Mary Agnes Sweeney, 70, of Troy passed away suddenly on Saturday November 16, 2019 at her residence. Born in Troy, she was the daughter of the late Thomas L. and Eleanor Manory Sweeney.

Agnes was a dedicated maternity nurse at Samaritan Hospital for over forty years. She will always be recognized for her kindness and...

Nov 15, 2019

ALBANY – Ruby L. Windom, 84, of Albany, passed away on Friday, November 15, 2019 at Shaker Place Healthcare after a brief illness.

She was born in Tarboro, S.C. and was the daughter of the late Crosby and Sally Jackson Fuller. Ruby had worked at St. Peter’s Hospital for several years before retiring. She was a woman...

Nov 12, 2019

SARATOGA SPRINGS – Theresa (Tess) M. Fitzgerald, 92, of Saratoga Springs, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 12, 2019 at Saratoga Hospital. She was born in New York City and was the daughter of the late Dr. Albion and Theresa Dougherty Fitzgerald.

Theresa was a registered nurse and a proud member of the Civil Cadet Nurse Corp...

Nov 9, 2019

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