Apr 16, 2024

COLONIE – Maria Anna Blake, 74, of Colonie, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, April 16, 2024.

She was born in Albany and was the daughter of the late Anthony and Mary Cataldo Jr. She was predeceased by her beloved husband Frank K. Blake Sr. in 2018. Maria was devoted to her most cherished family. She...

Apr 15, 2024

Ann Patricia McGraw, 74, of Niskayuna, passed on April 15, 2024, surrounded by her loving family, after a long struggle.

Ann was born July 2, 1949 in Wilkes-Barre, PA the daughter of the late William and Marie (Keenan) Foy. She graduated from Coughlin Highschool, class of 1967 and married her high school sweetheart John. The couple shared...

Apr 13, 2024

VOORHEESVILLE – Joseph E. Sheehan, 79, of Voorheesville, passed away on Saturday, April 13, 2024 at Albany Medical Center after a brief illness.

Born in Albany on August 12, 1944, he was the son of the late Edmund J. and Helen R. Sheehan. After graduating from Vincentian Institute in 1961, he served in the US Air Force...

Apr 9, 2024

SLINGERLANDS – Anthony P. Carona, 45, passed away peacefully on Tuesday evening at his residence, surrounded by his loving family, after a long struggle with a chronic illness.

He was born in Albany and was a graduate of Siena College and Albany Law School. Anthony was passionate about helping others through charity and community development. He was...

Apr 9, 2024

ALBANY – Nicholas Easton Barr, 75, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at

Riverside Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing.

Nick was born in West Haven, CT and was the son of the late Charles and Myrtle Kennedy Barr. Nick attended Hamden Hall and Mount Hermon, received his Bachelor's in Civil Engineering...

Apr 8, 2024

East Greenbush - Harold “Guy” Gaunay, 85, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 8, 2024 at his residence, surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Troy, he was the son of the late Harold A. and Mary M. (Navojoskey) Gaunay.

Guy grew up in Troy and was a 1956 graduate of Catholic Central High School....

Apr 7, 2024

Clifton Park - Robert G. DuBois, 93, died peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on April 7, 2024 in Clifton Park, NY.

Born in Modena, NY on April 16, 1930, he was the son of the late Simon and Laura (Alsdorf) DuBois. He graduated from Wallkill Central High School in 1948 and attended West Virginia...

Apr 4, 2024

Albany - Anthony E Lawless, 26, passed away quietly on Thursday, April 4 of a previously unknown heart defect.

Anthony was born November 14, 1997 and spent his earliest years in the foster care system.  When “interviewing” his prospective parents, Colette and Martin Lawless, he quizzed them on what it would be like to be their little...

Apr 3, 2024

Aline Heroux Laquidara, 91, of Albany, NY, formerly of Viera, Florida and Ballston Spa, NY, died April 3, 2024, peacefully with her family at her side. Aline was born on December 17, 1932, in Cohoes, NY to Albert Heroux and Ruth Heroux (Mimi).

Aline was pre-deceased in 2018 by her husband Peter of sixty-four years. Aline is...

Apr 1, 2024

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

Mar 30, 2024

Albany NY - Paul John Mercaitis shuffled off this mortal coil and passed away peacefully Saturday, March 30th, 2024 in his sleep. Born in Boston, Massachusetts on August 27,1948 he grew up there and graduated from Boston College before continuing on to the MGH School of Nursing where he became an RN and met his future wife, Suzanne. He then...

Mar 26, 2024

Schenectady - Hayley Rose Allen, 13, born on October 30th, 2010, to Aimee (Gozemba) and Kenneth Allen, passed away unexpectedly on March 26th, 2024. Hayley was born in Albany, NY and lived in Colonie most of her life. Hayley was a current student at Sand Creek Middle School where she was loved and adored by everyone that knew her....

Mar 26, 2024

ALBANY – Dorothy A. Bell, 77, of Albany, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 26, 2024 at the Inn of Community Hospice.

She was born in Albany and was the daughter of the late James and Rose Frangella Tompkins. Dorothy was a Dietician at the former Eden Park Nursing Home in Albany for twenty-six years. She Cherished...

Mar 26, 2024

“For we know that if our earthly house, this tent, is destroyed, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens.” 2 Corinthians 5:1 (KJV)

On Tuesday,  March 26, 2024, an angel was dispatched from Heaven to claim one of the Lord’s dearest children, Brother Jonathan Daniels, and on that...

Mar 24, 2024

Watervliet - Walter D. Craft, 76, of 2nd Avenue, Watervliet passed away Sunday, March 24, 2024 at Samaritan Hospital following a short stay.

Born on January 2, 1948 in Albany, NY, he was the son of Alton E. and Sylvia L. (Badger) Craft.

Walter was raised in the Feura Bush area and was a 1966...

Mar 17, 2024

Schenectady – Joann Curtis, 74, passed peacefully in her home on Sunday, March 17, 2024. She grew up in Hartsville, South Carolina then moved to New Jersey before settling in Schenectady.

Joann enjoyed watching Western shows and spending time with her family.

She is survived by her children Tanya Beauzile, Antoinette (John) Curtis, Anthony Curtis,...

Mar 13, 2024

Colonie — John E. Hulse,76, passed away on March 13, 2024. Born in Schenectady, on February 2, 1948, he was the son of the late John J. Hulse and Nellie Regina Mottoshiski Hulse of Hudson, NY.

John is survived by his wife Barbara (Grenier) Hulse.

John attended Linton High School in Schenectady. He worked for...

Mar 9, 2024

Colonie

Melicia Lynn Walwyn, 51, passed away Saturday, March 9, 2024 at her home.

Born in Belize City, Belize, she was the daughter of Kenneth A. Walwyn Sr. and Joyce Walwyn.

At age 2 Melicia immigrated to the United States with her family.

She was a graduate of Colonie High School....

Mar 5, 2024

COLONIE – Casimir “Sonny”  F. Rejak, 84, of Colonie, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 05, 2024 at St. Peter’s Hospital.

He was born in Albany and was the son of the late Casimir Rejak and Josephine Borowski. He was the stepson of the late John Borowski. Sonny is survived by his beloved wife of 58 years,...

Mar 5, 2024

Colonie – Beverly Marion VanWagenen passed away peacefully early Tuesday morning, March 5th, 2024 at the age of 83. Born in Albany, NY on April 23rd 1940.

Beverly always loved music and enjoyed singing.  In her early years she appeared on television and sang on the program Teenage Barn.  Her husband of 65 years (Edwin) would say...