Joanne (Popet) May
Jun 26, 2024
A Spirited Force of Love Joanne May, a woman of fierce spirit and unwavering love, passed away on June 26, 2024. Though now surrounded by the quiet her absence creates, the joyful echoes of her laughter will forever resonate in the hearts of her surviving daughters. She was born May 27, 1939 in New York. Joanne was more than a...
Christopher Edwards Merritt
Jun 26, 2024
SPRING HILL, FL – Christopher Edwards Merritt, aged 41, passed away on June 26, 2024, in Clifton Park, New York. Chris burst into this world on November 9, 1982. It's hard to describe the person he was in just a few words. Chris was thoughtful, kind, fiercely competitive and absolutely hilarious. He was often the center of attention and for...
Marshall Lee Brainard, Jr.
Jun 23, 2024
VALATIE – Marshall Lee "Butchie" Brainard, Jr., 63, of Ghent, NY formerly of Valatie, NY passed away on June 23, 2024 in Albany, NY. Born January 2, 1961 in White Plains, NY to Joann Torres-Post he was a fierce big brother to his two younger sisters. Marshall proudly served in the U.S. Army in his youth and has since continuously...
Lucille Anne Akins
Jun 23, 2024
COLONIE – Lucille Anne Akins, 87, of Colonie, formerly of Ballston Lake, passed away peacefully on June 23, 2024. She was born in Albany on June 30, 1936. A daughter of the late Hughe and Lucy (O'Brien) McCourt. Lucille was raised in Ballston Lake where she resided most of her life, attending local schools. Ms. Akins was employed in the...
Mary Ahl
Jun 16, 2024
ALBANY – Mary Ahl, 67, of Albany, formerly of Brooklyn, passed away peacefully on June 16, 2024 in Albany. She was born on December 18, 1956 in Brooklyn. Daughter of the late Charles and Elizabeth Ahl. Mary was raised in Brooklyn, where she lived for most of her life, before moving to Staten Island for a few years before retirement....
Melody Teasley
Jun 15, 2024
ALBANY – Melody Teasley, 64, of Albany, NY and formerly of Bennington, VT, passed away peacefully on June 15, 2024. The daughter of the late Rosemary Teasley Lamarche, Melody was born on December 23, 1959 in Albany. She was raised and resided in Florida, graduating from Crystal River High School. She returned to Albany and was employed with the New...
Brenda Lee Wadsworth
Jun 14, 2024
WILTON – Brenda Lee Wadsworth, 53, of Wilton, passed peacefully in the comfort of her own home on Friday, June 14, 2024 surrounded by her family. Brenda was the daughter of the late Joseph Spickler and Emma Noyes. She was predeceased by her late husband Henry Craft and daughter Amanda Rich. Brenda is survived by her husband, Dennis Wadsworth, her...
Christopher Burniche
Jun 10, 2024
GREEN ISLAND – Christopher Burniche, 48, of Green Island, passed away peacefully on June 10, 2024. The son of William Burniche (Mary Ann) and Patricia Treacy (George), Christopher was born on April 14, 1976 in Troy, New York. Christopher was raised in Green Island, NY and has also resided in San Diego, CA. He received his education from Heatly High...
David F. Phillips, Jr.
Jun 7, 2024
SCHENECTADY – David F. Phillips, Jr., 60, of Schenectady, passed away peacefully on June 7, 2024 surrounded by loved ones. The son of the late David F. Phillips Sr. and Dorothy Phillips, David Jr. was born on December 8, 1963 in Brentwood, NY, where he was raised. Mr. Phillips was employed in the culinary industry as a chef his entire...
Terence J. Driscoll, Sr.
Jun 5, 2024
ALBANY – Terence J. "Roy" Driscoll, Sr., 70, of Albany, passed away on June 5, 2024. He was born in Albany on November 8, 1953, son of Shirley (Palmer) Driscoll and the late Joseph P. Driscoll. Terry or Roy, as he was known by family and friends, was a beloved father, friend, and partner. He was known for his easy-going...
Linda Klein
Jun 4, 2024
GUILDERLAND – Linda Klein, 95, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on June 4, 2024. She grew up in Wichita Falls, Texas, the youngest of five. During her early years, she was an accomplished pianist, ballroom dancer, and debate team champion. She loved spending her weekends at the movies with her siblings. Linda graduated valedictorian from Wichita Falls...
Jeffrey Lee Graham
Jun 3, 2024
REXFORD, N.Y. – Jeffrey Lee Graham - A Life Symphony
Jeff passed away peacefully on June 3, 2024, in Rexford, N.Y. at the age of 65.
He grew up in Long Lake, N.Y., lived in many locations - including Leuven, Belgium - but spent the last eleven years in Saratoga County. He is survived by his husband,...
Kristen Lynn Odell-Putnam
Jun 1, 2024
CLIFTON PARK – It is with broken hearts that the family of Kristen Odell-Putnam of Clifton Park, NY announces her passing on June 1, 2024 following a courageous battle with cancer. The daughter of Bruce George of Saratoga Springs and Wendy O'Hearn of Malta, Kristen was born November 20, 1986, in Rutland, VT. She moved to the Capital District in...
Charlie Grace Cooper
May 31, 2024
TROY – Our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, once said to his disciples: "Let the children come to me, and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of God" (Luke 18:16). On May 31, 2024, the beloved daughter of James Fenimore Cooper IV and Kathryn Conway Farnam, was safely called home to be with Jesus. In addition...
Sheila Rose Caruso
May 31, 2024
SCOTIA – Sheila Rose Caruso, 61, of Scotia, formerly of Schenectady, passed away on May 31, 2024 at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady. The daughter of the late Douglas and June (Mitchell) Clow, Sheila was born on August 29, 1962 in Schenectady where she was also raised. She enjoyed most of her adult years living in the Village of Scotia. Sheila...
Kary Jablonka
May 28, 2024
EAST CHATHAM – Kary Jablonka, 78, of East Chatham, N.Y., formerly of Albany, N.Y., passed away peacefully in the comfort of his own home on May 28, 2024. The son of the late Karel and Jean (Weir) Jablonka, Kary was born on March 2, 1946 in the Borough of Manhattan, New York City. He was raised in Plattsburgh, N.Y. and...
Patricia Gibson Beetle
May 28, 2024
SCHODACK – Patricia Gibson Beetle September 14, 1924 – May 28, 2024 Pat Beetle was born Anna Patricia Gibson on September 14, 1924 in Toronto. She was lovingly named by her two older sisters Kathryn and Jean. Her dad, John C. Gibson was a salesman for Oneida LTD and traveled widely for the company. Pat spent her early years in...
Terri L. Burton
May 27, 2024
RAVENA – Terri L. Burton, 71, of Ravena, N.Y., and formerly of Binghamton N.Y., Wells N.Y., Selkirk N.Y. and Loris S.C., passed away peacefully in the comfort of her own home on May 27, 2024 (Memorial Day 2024) surrounded by her loving family. The daughter of the late Arthur and Marietta Bonker, Terri was born on October 27, 1952 in...
Bruce E. Doughty
May 25, 2024
STILLWATER – December 13, 1963 - May 25, 2024 Bruce E. Doughty, 60, of Stillwater, NY, passed away peacefully at home on May 25, 2024, surrounded by his family. Bruce was born in December of 1963, in Alexandria, VA, to Elting and Mary Alice (McClements) Doughty. Bruce leaves behind his beloved children: Jordan M. Doughty (Mathew) and Jacob B. Doughty;...
Jinrong Li
May 23, 2024
TROY – Jinrong (Jean) Li, 62, of Troy, N.Y., passed away peacefully in the comfort of her own home on May 23, 2024. Born in 1961 in Chengdu, Sichuan, China, Jinrong graduated from Sichuan University with a degree in Electrical Engineering at the age of 20. She continued her education at the Beijing Institute of Computer Science before immigrating to...
