Oct 25, 2018

COLONIE – John L. Pendleton, 73, of Colonie, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 25, 2018 at St. Peter’s Hospital.  Born on June 20, 1945, he was the son of the late Ralph Pendleton and Catherine Barentse.  He is the beloved husband of Irene (Johnston) Pendleton and is the devoted father of Lori (Bill) Donato, John (Jodi) Pendleton and...

Oct 24, 2018

Colonie - Dale Bernard Francisco, 71, was peacefully called home to the Lord on October 24, 2018, with his wife by his side, in Thonotosassa, Florida.  He was born May 19, 1947, in Ithaca, New York to the late Calvin H. Francisco and Elida Mae (Hesse) Francisco.  He grew up in St. Johnsville, New York and later moved with...

Oct 14, 2018

Jason Landrigan, 43, of Albany, passed away on Sunday, October 14, 2018  at St. Peter’s Hospital in Albany, NY after a long illness.

Jason was born in Glens Falls Hospital on February 25, 1975.  He is the son of Rita Myers of Saratoga Springs, NY and Robert Landrigan of Palm City, FL.

Jason was a...

Oct 14, 2018

Wynantskill – Victoria F. Marro Mantello, 89, passed away peacefully on Sunday October 14, 2018 at her residence with her daughters at her bedside.  She was born in Troy and was the daughter of the late Dominick and Frances Marro. Vicki was predeceased by her husband Nicholas Mantello and her son in law Ricky Vielkind.

She had...

Oct 12, 2018

Colonie – Lawrence R. Carpentier, 57, of Colonie, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 12, 2018 at St. Peter’s Hospital. He was born in Albany and was the beloved son of Phyllis Reichert Carpentier and Raymond Carpentier. He was predeceased by his namesake and grandfather, Lawrence S. (Mae) Reichert.

Larry was a 1980 graduate of Colonie High...

Oct 10, 2018

Guilderland – Ermina “Willy” Liotta, 99 ½, passed away peacefully on Wednesday October 10, 2018 at Kingsway Arms Nursing Center.

She was born in New York City and was the daughter of the late Frederick and Anna Williams. Ermina was predeceased by her beloved husband John J. Liotta, her daughter Janis Donofrio and her sons...

Oct 8, 2018

ALBANY - Grace Louise Martin, 69, surrounded by her friends and family passed peacefully into eternal life on Monday, October 8, 2018.

A lifelong social worker, Grace helped better the lives of young women working for both Saint Anne’s Institute in Albany and the Schenectady Community Action Program where she helped start Sojourn House, a home for...

Oct 6, 2018

COLONIE - Patricia Anne Moffitt, 84, died at her residence on Saturday October 6, 2018. She was born March 17, 1934, the only surviving child of Robert and Cecile Potts Moffitt. She grew up in New Rochelle, NJ ardently playing baseball with the local boys and joyfully riding White Wind, her bicycle around town to visit girlfriends.

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Oct 3, 2018

Queen Ester Williams received her crown on October 3, 2018 as she departed this life at Samaritan Hospital and entered her eternal resting place in Heaven. Queen was born to the late Clarence Mcleod and Mary Mcleod on November 5, 1951 in Fayetteville, NC. Queen was raised and educated in the Harlem, NY. School system where she later met...

Oct 2, 2018

ALBANY – Rufus James Collier, 80, of Albany passed away peacefully on Tuesday October 2, 2018 at Albany Medical Center. He was born in Concord, GA. and was the son of the late James and Annie Kate Collier.

Rufus was employed for over thirty years with the New York State Dept. of Environmental Conservation.  He retired in...

Sep 30, 2018

Petaluma, California - Jeanne Owens Casserly, 90, passed away Sunday September 30, 2018. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late Robert Owens and Jeanette (Karius) Owens.

A 1946 graduate of St. Anne’s Academy in Albany’s south end, she was a supervisor in the accounting department for NY Telephone for 14 years before retiring in...

Sep 29, 2018

COLONIE – Dean F. Grugan, 65, of Colonie, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 29, 2018 at Community Hospice Inn at St. Peters Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born in Albany and was the son of the late Owen and Dorothy Grugan. Dean had worked for over 20 years at New York State Teacher’s...

Sep 28, 2018

LATHAM - Haila Ruby Alice (Alexander) Kennedy, 62, of Latham, New York, passed away on September 28, 2018, after a long battle with cancer. Haila was born in Lockport, New York on June 8, 1956. She graduated from Lockport High School in Lockport NY in 1974. Haila was married to John Kennedy on July 25, 1988 they were married ...

Sep 27, 2018

COLONIE, NY – Richard P. Rutland Sr., 83, passed away peacefully in his home on Thursday, September 27, 2018, surrounded by his family.

Son of the late Henry and Margaret Rutland, Dick graduated from Albany Academy in 1954, and lived his whole life in Colonie.  After graduation, Dick served his country in the United States Army as...

Sep 22, 2018

Port Charlotte, FL - Neal Higgins, 91, of Port Charlotte, FL., passed away peacefully at Englewood Community Hospital, Englewood, FL. on Saturday, September 22, 2018.

He was born in Hunter, New York, the son of Nelson and Jeanette (Armbruster) Higgins. He graduated from Hunter-Tannersville High School and served in the United States Navy from Apr.1945 to Nov.1947....

Sep 22, 2018

Colonie – Helga Lieberman, 79, of Colonie, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 22, 2018 at the Inn of Community Hospice, surrounded by the love of her family.

She was born in Stettin, Germany and was the daughter of the late Gustav and Gertrud Buege. Helga was predeceased by her husband William and her son Gregory. She...

Sep 21, 2018

ALBANY – Harold Widro, 92, of Albany, passed away peacefully on September 21, 2018 at Daughters of Sarah Senior Community.

He was the youngest of six children to Samuel and Celia Widro. Harold was a member for many years of the Order of the Knights of Pythias, dedicated to universal peace. He was well loved by his...

Sep 11, 2018

WEST ALBANY – Theresa Ann (Terry, “Toots”) McCoy Stewart born December 25, 1931 left to meet her soul mate Jack on September 11, 2018. Theresa passed at home.

She lived most of her life in West Albany, since the 1940’s. She was the devoted adoring wife of John (Jack) Stewart, deceased 2006. Loving stepmother of Kathleen Ann...

Sep 10, 2018

NISKAYUNA – James R. Gleason, 85, passed away Monday, September 10, 2018 at his residence. He is survived by his beloved wife, Juliane R. Gleason. He is the father of Liane, Fritz and Dan. He is also survived by a brother and four grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Jim’s...

Sep 9, 2018

CLIFTON PARK – Barbara R. Cassaro, 86, passed away on Sunday, September 9, 2018. Born in East Greenbush, she was the daughter of the late Robert G. and Helen Livingston Coleman. Barbara was predeceased by her beloved husband John Cassaro and her son Santo Cassaro..

She is the mother of John (Shari) Cassaro, Jobina (Mark)...