Mary Katherine Murnane
Nov 20, 2024
ALBANY – Mary Katherine Murnane, 63, of Albany, New York, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 20, 2024. Mary Kay was born on May 24, 1961 in Albany, New York and was the daughter of the late John and Anne Murnane. She was raised in Albany and remained a lifelong resident, having received her education from Mercy High School and...
Ellen M. (Alexander) Asprion
Nov 17, 2024
Ellen M. (née Merrill) ( formerly Alexander ) Asprion BALLSTON SPA – Ellen M. Asprion, 83, of Ballston Spa, formerly of Delmar and Roscoe, NY, passed away peacefully surrounded by love on Sunday, November 17, 2024. Born on October 22, 1941 in Roscoe, NY, she was the daughter of the late John G. Merrill and Vivian (Bowers) Merrill. Ellen was...
Sharon Dyer
Nov 15, 2024
NISKAYUNA – Sharon Dyer, 73, of Niskayuna left this world peacefully on November 15, 2024 with her husband, son, and best friend by her side. She was born in Albany to the late Charles and Elizabeth Golden and was predeceased by sister Maureen Trowbridge. Sharon was the beloved wife of Arthur Dyer for 50 years and loving mother of Adam...
Phyllis (Carusone) Twarog
Nov 13, 2024
EAST GREENBUSH – Phyllis (Carusone) Twarog of East Greenbush, passed away peacefully at home at the age of 89, on Wednesday, November 13, 2024. Phyllis was born in Albany, NY, to the late Nunzio Carusone and Katherine Maffeo. She is predeceased by her late husbands: Eugene Twarog, William Coogan and Charles Rodgers as well as her brother Leonard (Susan) Carusone....
Michael Joseph Obrien
Nov 13, 2024
QUEENSBURY – Michael Joseph OBrien, 71, of Queensbury, NY, formerly of Meriden, CT, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at Glens Falls Hospital in Glens Falls, NY. Born on April 8, 1953 in Meriden, CT, he was the son of the late David and Dorothy OBrien. Michael was raised in Meriden, CT, where he received his education and...
Robert Emmons Taylor
Nov 12, 2024
BALLSTON LAKE – Robert Emmons Taylor passed away peacefully after a short illness on November 12, 2024 at the age of 73. Robert (Bob, Bobby, "Uncle Bob", Grandpa) was born in Rochester, NY on August 27, 1951 to Robert Drescher Taylor and Nancy Garlick. He spent his early years in Brighton, NY and Atherton, CA before matriculating at the Allendale...
Dennis Lucien Lauziere
Nov 11, 2024
FORT JOHNSON – Dennis Lauziere peacefully passed away at home on November 11, 2024 at the age of 76. He was born Dennis Lucien Lauziere in Berlin, N.H., in 1948, but known by everyone as Dan. Dan will be lovingly remembered by his children: Heather (Jay) Wynn and Daniel (Evelyn) Lauziere. He will also be missed by his brother John...
Clifford D. Davis
Nov 11, 2024
A Paradoxical Life SCOTIA – Clifford D. Davis, who taught at State University of New York – Cobleskill from 1989 until his retirement in 2013, passed away on Veteran's Day, November 11, 2024, in Altamont, NY. Cliff was born in Moncks Corner, South Carolina, on January 14,1946. He earned a BA and an MBA from Eastern Washington University in 1971...
Carolyn Layton-Daigle
Nov 10, 2024
CHATHAM – Carolyn "Suzy" Layton-Daigle, 72, of Chatham, formerly of Clifton Forge, passed away on Sunday, November 10, 2024 in the comfort of her own home in Chatham, NY. Born on October 13, 1952 in Clifton Forge, Carolyn or "Suzy" as she was known by family and friends, was the daughter of the late Palmer G. and Bonnie Layton. She...
Frances Louise (George) Reed
Nov 7, 2024
COHOES – Frances Louise George Reed, 90 years old, passed away peacefully in the company of family in Cohoes, NY on Thursday November 7, 2024. Frances was born in Morganton, NC and grew up in Radford, VA where she attended school and graduated from Radford College. She then graduated from Meredith College in Raleigh, NC. Frances was predeceased by her...
Patricia Varner
Nov 6, 2024
TROY – Patricia "Patti" Varner, 86, of Troy, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at the Rosewood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born on July 9, 1938 in Saratoga Springs, New York to the late Dyall and Elizabeth (Hodges) Varner. Patti was raised in Maryland, but mostly lived in Troy, New York. Throughout her life, Patti worked...
Lynnette W. Smith
Oct 30, 2024
HALFMOON – Mrs. Lynnette W. Smith, 81, of Halfmoon, formerly of Hudson, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her own home on Wednesday morning, October 30, 2024. She was born in Hudson, NY on September 28, 1943, a daughter of the late Frank Morrison and Minerva Krein. Lynnette was raised in Hudson and graduated high school locally. She was...
Bonita Alyce (Dziedzic) Mason Halstead
Oct 27, 2024
SARATOGA SPRINGS – Bonita Alyce (Dziedzic) Mason Halstead, 83, of the Wesley Community in Saratoga Springs, passed away peacefully on Sunday evening, October 27, 2024. Originally from Auburn, NY. Lived across New York, Arizona, and Rota Spain, Bonita was born on March 5, 1941 in Portsmouth, VA. She was a daughter of the late Louis P. and Alyce (Phinney) Dziedzic....
Robert E. Fisher
Oct 25, 2024
OLMSTEDVILLE – Robert E. Fisher passed away unexpectedly at Albany Medical Center on October 25, 2024 with beloved family at his side. Born in Paterson NJ, Bob spent most of his adult life in Manhattan and the Adirondacks. Many will remember him for his charming personality and for his passion for teaching and discovery—in mountains, music, plants, books, people, and...
Isabelle G. Mcmanus
Oct 25, 2024
TROY – Isabelle G. "Issy"  McManus, 97, of Troy, formerly of Bloomingdale, NY, passed away peacefully on Friday morning, October 25, 2024 at the Schenectady Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing. Isabelle, or "Issy" as she was known by her family and friends, was born on July 23, 1927 in Bloomingdale, NY, the third of five daughters of the late John...
Daniel L. White
Oct 25, 2024
SCOTIA – Daniel L. White, 67, of Scotia, passed away on Friday, October 25, 2024 at the Grand at Guilderland, Town of Guilderland, NY. A son of the late Earle G. and Patricia R. (Goodwin) White, he was born on September 26, 1957 in Hartford, Connecticut. Mr. White has resided in Manchester, CT; Troy, NY; Schenectady, NY; and Scotia, NY...
William F. Stevens
Oct 24, 2024
HALFMOON – Mr. William F. Stevens, 80, of Halfmoon, formerly of Albany, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 24, 2024 at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady. He was born on May 11, 1944 in Albany, a son of the late Edward and Grace (McCarg) Stevens. William was raised in Albany and has since resided in Bethlehem and lastly, Clifton Park. He...
Kathleen (Meyer) Romeo
Oct 24, 2024
AMSTERDAM – Kathleen (Meyer) Romeo, 75, of Amsterdam, NY passed from this life to be with her husband, on October 24, 2024. Kathe was born in Buffalo NY, to the late Herbert and Helen Meyer. She spent her lifetime in NY, where she met her late husband, Richard Romeo in 1975.  Together, they bred and raised German Shepherds and Cardigan...
Michael R. Hotaling
Oct 23, 2024
TROY – Michael R. Hotaling, son, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on October 23, 2024 at the age of 64, after a long illness. As a child, Michael exhibited a keen interest in radio broadcasting. After high school graduation, he graduated from the New School of Contemporary Radio. He began a long career as a Disc Jockey. He moved...
Barbara A. Arnold
Oct 22, 2024
SLINGERALNDS – Barbara A. Arnold, 67, of Slingerlands, died on October 22, 2024. Arrangements are Private. To offer condolences, please visit: SimpleChoicesCremation.com
