Catherine C. Gallagher
May 6, 2024
10/18/1953 – 5/6/2024 On the early morning of May 6, Cathy Gallagher drew her last breath. She crossed over in her apartment in Delmar, NY in the company of family and friends. Her life story is one of love and commitment to family, community, women's rights, and equality for all. Upon arriving at the door of any of her three...
John I. Rifenburgh
May 5, 2024
PITTSTOWN – John I. Rifenburgh, 61, of the Town of Pittstown, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 5, 2024 in the comfort of his own home surrounded by his family. The son of Helen (Eriksen) Rifenburgh and the late Harry Rifenburgh, John was born on January 30, 1963 in Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. He received his education from the Hoosic...
Floria M. Dicenzo
May 3, 2024
NISKAYUNA – We don't know exactly what day or time Floria M. DiCenzo left this world, and we don't know exactly what caused her death. But we do know a great many other things about her. She was born on June 19, 1947, to Mary and Mario DiCenzo and grew up in Medway, Massachusetts. Floria lived on Sandra Lane in...
John M. Moquin
May 1, 2024
ALBANY – It is with great sadness that the family of John M. Moquin of Albany, NY announces his passing on May 1, 2024, at St. Peter's Hospital, after a brief illness. He was 76 years old. John was born in Burlington, VT in 1947, the first of four children of Alphonse and Anna Moquin. John wore many hats in...
Michael A. Hurley
Apr 28, 2024
SELKIRK – Michael A. Hurley, 55, of Selkirk, NY, passed away on April 28, 2024, at his home. Born in Albany on October 16, 1968, he was the son of the late Kristin L. Bliven (nee Corbett) and stepfather Patrick E. Bliven. He is survived by his daughters, Krystal Polcare Durkin, Meghan Rose Hurley, Skyler Marie Hurley and granddaughter Lola...
James W. Baretsky
Apr 27, 2024
HUDSON – James W. Baretsky passed away on April 27, 2024. He was born in Hudson, New York on January 27, 1945. Jim attended St. Mary's School, Pratt School of Art and Mohawk Valley Community College where he received a Degree of Associate in Applied Science Majoring in Advertising Design and Production. He served in the Navy (1967-1971). Jim worked...
Shirley Ann Thornton
Apr 26, 2024
NISKAYUNA – My mom, Shirley Ann (Potente) Thornton lived, laughed and loved for 89 years before passing away peacefully on April 26, 2024. Shirley was born on November 26, 1934 in Schenectady, New York to beloved parents Josephine (Giuseppina) and Mario Potente. Her childhood was full of love, fun and family. Growing up in an Italian-American neighborhood, Shirley's days were...
Theresa C. Geurtze
Apr 26, 2024
MEDUSA – Theresa C. Geurtze passed on April 26, 2024 in the company of her loving family. She is survived by her husband John B. Geurtze Jr., many members of her family and friends. Cremation has taken place through the care of Simple Choices, Inc. A Celebration of Life gathering will be held in June. Fond memories and expressions of...
John J. Iarusso
Apr 22, 2024
AMSTERDAM – John J. Iarusso, 89, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on April 22, 2024. He was the son of the late Sebastian and Theresa Iarusso. John is survived by his wife of 63 years, Jeanette; Daughters: Leslie Iarusso (Kathleen Lochner), Laurie Flint (Francis), Son; John (Jack) Iarusso (Catherine). Brothers, Anthony Iarusso and the late Daniel...
Susan Elizabeth Degaspard
Apr 21, 2024
SARATOGA SPRINGS – Susan Elizabeth deGaspard, 70, of Saratoga Springs, New York, passed away while holding hands with her devoted and loving husband, George, in the comfort of their home, on the morning of Sunday, April 21, 2024. Susan and George never thought that they would ever face the kinds of life challenges that were brought about by Susan's diagnosis...
Barbara J. Diefendorf
Apr 20, 2024
LATHAM – It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Barbara J. Diefendorf of Latham. She entered into eternal rest early Saturday morning , April 20, 2024, following a long illness. Barbara was the daughter of the late Raymond and Catherine (Kiltz) Relyea. A lifelong resident of the Capital Region, she was born in Niskayuna and graduated...
Thomas B. Faulkner
Apr 18, 2024
In Loving Memory of THOMAS B. FAULKNER 1954 - 2024 Thomas Faulkner was born on May 21, 1954 in Greer, South Carolina. He was the fourth of ten children born to Robert H. Faulkner Sr. and Henry Lou Faulkner. The family moved to Long Island, NY in 1955 where Tom was raised. He graduated from Longwood High School and became...
Maudie B. Dussault
Apr 16, 2024
CLIFTON PARK – Maudie B. Dussault, 86, of Clifton Park, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her own home on April 16, 2024. The daughter of the late Jess and Dovie (Large) Bailey, Maudie was born on August 29, 1936 in Blackey, Kentucky. Maudie was raised in Kentucky and has lived in Clifton Park, NY with her husband Edward...
Mark E. Reedy
Apr 15, 2024
TROY – Mark E. Reedy, 60, of Troy, passed away on April 15, 2024, at Albany Medical Center Hospital in Albany, New York. Mark was born on August 18, 1963, in Albany, New York, the son of the late Carol (Appel) Reedy Larpenteur and Michael Reedy. He has lived in Troy for most of his life. Mr. Reedy was formerly...
Deborah E. Bosko
Apr 15, 2024
TROY – Deborah E. Bosko, age 71, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 15, 2024 at Albany Medical Center surrounded by loved ones. She was born October 17, 1952 in Troy to Raymond and Dorothy Thibodeau. She was a graduate of Troy High School and attended Bauder Fashion College in Miami Florida. Deborah is survived by her three children, Shawn...
Edward George Vanvranken, Jr.
Apr 14, 2024
BRUNSWICK – Edward George VanVranken, Jr., known by his family and friends as "Eddy" was born on February 7, 1974. He passed away on April 14, 2024 in the comfort of his own home. Eddy was the fourth child (out of six children) born to the late Edward Sr. and Alyce VanVranken. He leaves to cherish his memory his loving...
David Stanley Kellogg, Sr.
Apr 11, 2024
ALBANY – David Stanley Kellogg Sr. (Captain) passed away on April 11th, 2024 in Albany NY surrounded by his family. He was born on March 26th, 1946 to William and Sarah (Evans) Kellogg in Greenwood, New York. David was the second youngest of four boys, and the family soon moved to New Hartford NY where David grew up. He attended...
Jade Aleece Roy
Apr 7, 2024
SCOTIA – It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden, unexpected passing of our Sweet Hunny Bunny Jade Aleece Roy on Sunday April 7, 2024 at her home in Scotia, NY. Born January 13, 2008 at the formerly known as St. Claire's Hospital in Schenectady, the moment she was born she filled everyone's lives with so much love,...
Richard Albert Gresen
Apr 6, 2024
WATERVLIET – Richard Albert Gresen, 78, passed away, Saturday April 6, 2024 from complications due to AML. Born in Albany, NY on August 3, 1945, Richard served in the Air Force in Vietnam for 4 years and worked as a Maintenance Supervisor at GE Selkirk for 31 years. While living in Florida, for 15 years, he and his wife pursued...
Caroline Suzanne Niver Deininger Gustafson
Apr 6, 2024
AUSTERLITZ – Caroline Suzanne Niver Deininger Gustafson, 79, of the Town of Austerlitz, NY, formerly of New Providence, Maplewood, NJ, passed away peacefully at her home on April 6, 2024. The daughter of the late Harold B. and Anne Niver, she was born on May 15, 1944 in Newark, NJ. Caroline, affectionately known as Sue, was raised in Maplewood, NJ....
