Francis J. Thompson, Jr.
May 28, 2023
TROY – Francis J. "Frank" Thompson, Jr., 78, of Troy, passed away on May 28, 2023. The son of the late Francis J. Thompson, Sr. and Alice. P. (Burns) Thompson, Francis, or Frank, as he was known by family and friends, was born on July 5, 1944, in Troy, New York. He was a lifelong resident of Troy. His career...
Donald Dale Smith
May 27, 2023
Galway – Donald D. Smith went to be with our Lord on May 27, 2023, peacefully in the comfort of his home. The son of the late Dale and Mary (Prozen) Smith, Donald was born on October 20, 1937 in Kingsford, Michigan. Donald finished his first nine years of public education in the Detroit Public School system as an honorary...
Joseph Alan Bagley
May 27, 2023
MENANDS – Joseph Alan Bagley, 62, of Menands, formerly of Albany, passed away on Friday May 27, 2023, at Samarian Hospital in Troy following a brief illness. Joseph was born in Albany and lived most of his life in Albany before moving to Menands 5 years ago. He worked for the Watervliet Arsenal and also for the City of Albany...
William P. Delligan
May 25, 2023
DELANSON – William P. Delligan, 59, of Delanson, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his own home on May 25, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. The son of the late Anthony, Sr. and Mary (McCullough) Delliagan, William was born on February 19, 1964, in Albany, New York. He was raised in the Town of Knox and attended local...
Claudina Kercado
May 22, 2023
AMSTERDAM – Claudina Kercado, 93, of Amsterdam, was called home to Heaven by her Lord and Savior. She passed away peacefully from this life, hard working hands at rest, at St. Mary's Healthcare in Amsterdam on May 22, 2023 with her loving family by her side. The daughter of the late Saturnino and Claudina (Cortes) Hernandez, Claudina was born on...
Catherine Mcelroy
May 18, 2023
RENSSELAER - Catherine McElroy, 63, of Rensselaer, passed away peacefully on May 18, 2023 in the comfort of her own home under hospice care. The daughter of the late George, Sr. and Jacqueline Kilcher, Catherine was born on September 14, 1959 in Albany. She is survived by her children: Tracey (Christopher), Brian (Casandra), Jennifer (Matthew), Jessica (Ryan), Keriann (Eric), Her...
Kathleen Burke
May 18, 2023
LATHAM - Kathleen Burke, 76, of Latham, New York, passed away peacefully on May 18, 2023, with family members by her side. She was a loving wife and mother, doting grandmother/great-grandmother, and devoted friend. She is remembered for her generosity, commitment to family, lasting friendships, and love of her pets. Kathleen is survived by her husband Marchel, children Luecinda (Walter),...
Cleo N. Junco
May 18, 2023
GUILDERLAND – Cleo N. Junco, 73, of Guilderland, formerly of Frewsburg, NY, entered into rest on May 18, 2023, at The Community Hospice Inn at St. Peter's Hospital in Albany. The daughter of the late W. Clifford Nobbs and Carol (Cedarquist) Nobbs, Cleo was born on June 23, 1949, in Jamestown, NY. She was raised in Frewsburg, NY and was...
Brent Tipple
May 17, 2023
HOOSICK FALLS – Brent Tipple of Hoosick Falls, NY, died peacefully at Albany Medical Center on May 17, 2023, at the age of 61 with his beloved wife Lisa holding his hand. He was born in Troy, NY on October 11, 1961, to Harold Zwinge and Janis Hakes of Berlin, NY. Years later Janis married Nicolas Tipple of Ghent, NY,...
Michael John Clark
May 15, 2023
BRUNSWICK – Michael John Clark, 65, of the Town of Brunswick, New York, passed peacefully at home on Monday, May 15, 2023, surrounded with humor, love, and acceptance. Mike had been battling kidney disease for around 10 years and was ready to rest eternally. Born on June 15, 1957, in Altoona, PA. He is predeceased by his parents Theodore and...
Ernestine D. Mcelvene
May 13, 2023
BALLSTON LAKE- Ernestine "Ernie" Daniels McElvene, 84, passed away May 13, 2023 from a brief battle with cancer. She was surrounded by loved ones as she made the transition, to where she is no longer suffering. Ernestine was born November 9, 1938 in Cairo, Georgia to Louise Ella Evans and York Daniels. Ernestine had several brothers and sisters that loved...
Frances Ann Heaney
May 11, 2023
EAST CHATHAM – Frances Ann Heaney, 75, of East Chatham, passed away peacefully on May 11, 2023, at Our Lady of Mercy Life Center in Guilderland, New York. The daughter of the late John F. (Jack) Heaney, Jr., and Sarah (Sally) Heaney, Frances (Fran, Frannie) was born on October 11, 1947, in Chelsea, Massachusetts. Fran was raised in Bath, Maine...
Colleen Bassett
May 11, 2023
ALBANY – Colleen Bassett, 80, of Albany, passed away peacefully on May 11, 2023, at The Delmar Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation (Bethlehem Commons). The daughter of William and Frances Gathen, Colleen was born on November 12, 1942, in Albany. She was a lifelong resident of Albany, after many years of service she retired from her employment with St. Peter's...
Edwin Martin Dufur
May 9, 2023
SCHENECTADY – It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Edwin Martin Dufur ("Ed") on Tuesday, May 9, 2023. Born on September 10, 1934, in Albany, to the late Edwin and Florence (Conlin) Dufur. He was raised and educated in Castleton-on-Hudson, graduating from Schodack Central High School, going on to earn degrees from SUNY Empire State College,...
Candace Stroud
May 8, 2023
VESTAL, NEW YORK - Candace "Candy" Stroud was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She left this world unexpectedly on May 8, 2023 at age 74 surrounded by loved ones who will continue to honor her legacy. She was born to Edward and Eileen Drachenberg (nee Kennard) on December 8, 1948 in Cleveland Ohio. After graduating from high...
Elaine Marie Mcintyre
May 7, 2023
EAST CHATHAM – Elaine Marie McIntyre, 67, of East Chatham, passed away peacefully on May 7, 2023. Elaine was born on June 29, 1955, the daughter of the late Ralph and Virginia (Parslow) Schermerhorn. Elaine worked as seamstress for over 40 years. She will be remembered as a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother and will also...
Norman B. Aubin
May 3, 2023
HARTFORD, N.Y. – Norman B. Aubin, 77, of Hartford, entered into rest on May 3, 2023. The son of the late William G. Aubin and Norma A. (Colvin) Hill, Norman was born on April 11, 1946, in Glens Falls, NY. Norman was a very proud U.S. Marine Corps. Veteran. He was employed by NYS Department of Corrections, where he retired...
William Victorwitch
May 3, 2023
LATHAM – William Victorwitch, 88, of Latham, entered into rest on May 3, 2023, in the comfort of his own home under Hospice Care. The son of the late John and Josephine (Tege) Victorwitch, William was born on October 19, 1934, in Troy, New York. William was raised in Mechanicville and resided in the Town of Colonie (Latham) for most...
Walter John Klinowski
May 2, 2023
LATHAM – Walter John Klinowski, 73, of Latham, passed away the evening of May 2, 2023, surrounded by family. Walter is survived by his wife, Vicki, and his six children: Meredith, Andrew, Gina, Stacie, Nora, and Daniel. At Walter's request, services will be private with just the immediate family. Cremation has taken place through the care of Simple Choices, Inc....
Joanne C. Weagle
May 2, 2023
LEHIGH ACRES, FLORIDA – Joanne C. (Pelletier) Weagle, 78, of Lehigh Acres FL, passed away on May 2, 2023, peacefully at home with her sister Janice and daughters by her side. (Thank you for that Aunt Janice, you were monumental in creating it a soft peaceful experience for us) Born in Los Angeles CA to parents Rita and George Pelletier...
