Aug 2, 2024

ALBANY – Albert “Albie” J. Russo Jr., 51 of Albany passed away unexpectedly on Friday, August 02, 2024 at Albany Medical Center. He was born in New Hartford, NY and was the son of the late Albert J. and Gail E. Russo Sr.

Albie grew up in Rome, New York. After graduating from Rome Free Academy HS,...

Aug 1, 2024

ROTTERDAM – Joseph Blaze Syron, 94, passed away on August 1, 2024 in the comfort of his home with his children by his side.  Born February 3, 1930 in Carbondale, PA to parents Joseph T. Syron and Helen Mannion Syron Bellew,

Joe grew up in Oneonta, NY.

Joe served his country in the U.S. Army...

Jul 28, 2024

Niskayuna - Betty Jeannine Bumgarner,95, passed away peacefully, following a two week stay at the Grand at Barnwell nursing home, on July 28, 2024. Born on December 1, 1928, Betty was the daughter and only child of the late Raymond and Effie (Lewis) Morris of Washington , D.C.

She studied piano for many years and after graduating...

Jul 26, 2024

COLONIE – Martin F. Hudecek, Jr., 81, of Colonie, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, July 26, 2024, after a recent diagnosis of cancer. His death came as a shock to his family given the short time of his illness and the fact that he had already, in his life, survived getting hit by a truck and being...

Jul 26, 2024

ALBANY – Mary Ann Pierce, 83, of Albany, passed away holding the hand of the love of her life Ed, on Friday, July 26, 2024. She was born in Troy and was the daughter of the late Lawrence & Anna Pommer.

Mary Ann had worked for several years at New York State Teacher’s Retirement. She was a...

Jul 25, 2024

Troy - Brigitta M. Gilder,  of Troy, NY (Budapest, Hungary) passed away peacefully on the morning of July 25, 2024, surrounded by family and friends.

She is preceded by her father, Dr. Karoly Belso, who worked for the Hungarian government; her mother, Maria Czeigler Belso, a homemaker; brothers, Botond Belso and Gabor Belso and her grandmother, Reffy...

Jul 24, 2024

GUILDERLAND – Gay B. Byron, 90, of Guilderland, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 24, 2025 at her residence, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born in Germantown, NY to the late Willard and Katherine Fingar Best. Gay was predeceased by her beloved husband Robert Byron; her brothers Gwynne and Granville Best and her sister-in-law Margaret...

Jul 22, 2024

Colonie

Lucia D. Boyle, 72, of Highland Avenue, passed away peacefully Monday, July 22, 2024 at St. Peter’s Hospice Inn, surrounded by her loving family, following a courageous battle against lung cancer.

Lucia was born in Albany on July 1, 1952, and was the daughter of the late Frederick and Frances (Venduro) Hartman. In addition...

Jul 21, 2024

Mary Ann (Wille) Rieth, 87, of Guilderland, NY, passed peacefully embraced by the love of her family on Sunday, July 21, at HealthAlliance Hospital in Kingston after a courageous battle with various health issues.

Mary Ann was born in Sterling, Kansas, on September 27, 1936, and was the daughter of the late Frank and Laverne (Vaughn) Wille....

Jul 13, 2024

COLONIE – Beverly Mae (Hallahan) Morse, of Colonie, passed away at Schenectady Center Nursing Center on July 13, 2024. She was born in Albany on July 22, 1935, to the late Mary and Robert Hallahan.

Beverly was predeceased by her beloved husband of 59 years, Ronald Morse; her brother Bob Hallahan and her stepfather Edard Devine. She...

Jul 12, 2024

PALMETTO, FL. - OLTHOFF, Arlene Leona (Haggerty) 87, went home to be with her heavenly father on July 12, 2024.  Arlene was born in Albany, NY and was the daughter of the late Leo Burda and Stella Panek.  Arlene was predeceased by her loving husband, Conrad "Dutch" Olthoff, along with her siblings, Cecelia Zimmer and Leo

Burda...

Jul 12, 2024

COLONIE – James “Tim” Ryan, 76, of Colonie, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 12, 2024 at the Community Hospice Inn at St. Peter’s Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.

Tim was born in Albany and is predeceased by his parents, James W. and Genevieve E. (Kevlin) Ryan. A lifelong resident of Colonie, Tim grew up with...

Jul 10, 2024

Colonie - Susan Patterson, 67, of Colonie, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on July 10, 2024.

Born in Colonie, she was the daughter of the late David and Rita Hatlee. She graduated from Colonie Central High School in 1974, and she worked for the New York State Workers Compensation Board for over 30 years....

Jul 6, 2024

Colonie - Bruce C. Trier, 75, of Colonie, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family.

He was born on November 10, 1948, in Schenectady, to William and Maryin Trier. He was a 1967 graduate of Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake High School. At the height of the Vietnam War, Bruce enlisted in the United States Army where...

Jul 4, 2024

MALTA–Douglas E. Bauer, Sr., 70, of Malta, NY, formerly of Rotterdam, NY, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, July 4, 2024 at Saratoga Hospital.

Doug was born in Ridgewood, New York and is the son of the late Erwin and Irene Bauer. Doug graduated from Mohonasen High School (Class of 1972) and earned a Bachelor’s Degree from SUNY...

Jun 29, 2024

Colonie - Byron E. Sauter, 63, of Valleywood Drive, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, June 29, 2024 at his home.

Born in Albany, NY, he was the son of John and Roberta Sauter.

Byron was a 1979 graduate of South Colonie High School and a 1983 graduate of University of Buffalo.  He then furthered his education,...

Jun 21, 2024

POESTENKILL – Debra L. Gallup-Bradley, 49, formerly of Berne, passed away at her parent’s residence on Friday, June 21, 2024.

She was born in New Orleans, LA and is the daughter of Gordon and Maureen Galllup. Debra was a graduate of SUNY Oneonta. She was a sales associate with several automobile dealerships for a number of years....

Jun 19, 2024

NISKAYUNA - Dave Counsell, 56, of Niskayuna, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at Ellis Hospital.

Born in New Bedford, MA, Dave was the son of the late Edward and Therese Counsell. Dave grew up in New Lebanon, NY and graduated from Canisius College. He was an inside sales associate with PNJ Technology Partners in...

Jun 17, 2024

Colonie - Larry L. Benner, 77, of Albany, NY, passed away at home surrounded by his family after a short battle with cancer on June 17, 2024.  Larry was the loving husband of Judith Garhartt Benner.  They had just celebrated their 55th anniversary in May.

He was the youngest son of Blaine and Phoebe Benner (both deceased)...

Jun 16, 2024

Colonie - Barbara Jane Bossalini, 95, passed peacefully in her home on Sunday, June 15, 2024. Born in Gloversville, NY on August 11, 1928, to Harold W. Arthur and Mildred Arthur (nee Carpenter).

Barbara was the loving wife of the late Dominick Bossalini, and devoted mother to Gail Bossalini, Peter Bossalini and his wife Marilyn, and John...