David P. Sanders
Jul 7, 2021
COHOES David P. "Dave" Sanders, 68 of Cohoes passed away suddenly on July 7, 2021 after a long illness. Dave was born in Troy New York, he worked as a laborer for many years at Arcys and Escys. He was a Vietnam Veteran, serving two tours in the US Army. He was an avid fan of the Green Bay Packers,...
John Roger Jeanneney
Jul 5, 2021
April 7, 1935 – July 5, 2021 BERNE- After several years of declining health, on July 5, 2021, John Jeanneney passed at his home in Berne, with his family by his bedside. He was 86. John moved to Berne, Albany County, NY, in 1999, after a 31 year career as a history professor at Hofstra University on Long Island. He...
Dana Marie Pidgeon
Jul 2, 2021
ROTTERDAM- Dana Marie Pidgeon went to rest with her loving husband David who preceded her in death on July 2nd 2021. Memorial services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday July 13th at Bellevue Reformed Church, 2000 Broadway in Schenectady. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in her name to Bellevue Reformed Church to help support her beloved Church's...
Richard N. Parliman
Jul 1, 2021
ALBANY- Richard "Buzz" Newell Parliman died peacefully at the Hospice Inn at St. Peter's Hospital on July 1, 2021. Buzz was born on his family's farm in Gilboa, NY. A graduate of Skidmore College, he was in the technology business where he served a number of local business and non-profits during a multi-decade career. He was the son of Newell...
Pamela G. Bennett
Jun 29, 2021
LATHAM- Pamela Bennett, 76, entered into eternal rest on June 29th 2021 surrounded by family at her home. She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Owen, their two sons Michael and Brian, 4 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. In life, Pam worked for American Airlines and the North Colonie School District and was a fortunate cancer survivor. In...
Ginna Holmes Moore
Jun 29, 2021
HUDSON- Ginna Holmes Moore 1947 – 2021 After a grace filled and courageous confrontation with brain cancer, Ginna Holmes Moore of Hudson, New York succumbed on June 29, 2021 at her home on a hill overlooking the city. As damnable as was the shadow of the COVID pandemic pervading most of her last months, she found a measure of comfort...
John V. Barretta
Jun 21, 2021
EAST GREENBUSH- John V. Barretta, 65, of East Greenbush, died unexpectedly at his home on June 21, 2021. Services will be private at the convenience of the family.
Joseph T. Rudd, Jr.
Jun 20, 2021
SCOTIA- Joseph T. Rudd, Jr., 80, of Scotia, formerly of East Rockaway, NY, died June 20, 2021 at The Grand Rehabilitation and Nursing at Guilderland in Altamont, NY. Born on September 18, 1940 in East Rockaway, Joseph was the son of the late Joseph T. Sr. and Dorothy (Wessel) Rudd. Joseph was raised on Long Island and retired Upstate in...
Hans Toch
Jun 18, 2021
ALBANY- Hans Toch, a towering figure in the academic discipline of criminology and criminal justice, died June 18, 2021 at his home in Albany, New York. Born April 17, 1930 in Vienna, Austria, Toch escaped the ravages of the holocaust, emigrating initially to Cuba and then to the United States. He earned his B.A. at Brooklyn College in 1952 and...
Denise Ann Snell
Jun 17, 2021
SCHENECTADY- Denise Ann Snell, 63, of Schenectady, died suddenly in the comfort of her own home on June 17, 2021. Born in Ballston Spa on March 3, 1958, a daughter of the late Lester and Thelma (Askew) Perkins. Denise was raised in Clifton Park where she graduated high school. Denise was a dedicated homemaker, a loving wife, mother and grandmother...
Nicholas Golowaty
Jun 14, 2021
PETERSBURG- Nicholas Golowaty, 61, passed away peacefully on June 14, 2021. Nicholas was born in Troy, NY on April 25, 1960, and was the son of the late, George Golowaty and Beatrice Golowaty-Hubbard. Nicholas was a resident of Petersburg for 61 years. He was a graduate of Berlin High School and the Center for Natural Wellness School of Message Therapy...
Evelyn Lutz Dunham
Jun 10, 2021
NISKAYUNA- Evelyn Lutz Dunham, 92, entered peacefully into eternal life with her children by her side at Albany Medical Center on June 10, 2021. She and her twin sister, Emily, were born on July 23, 1928 to Lorin and Marion (Rowe) Lutz in their family home on East Main Street in Circleville, Ohio. The Lutz family history in Central Ohio...
Richard William Howie
Jun 2, 2021
ALTAMONT- Richard William Howie, 86, of Altamont, formerly of Bloomfield, Ct., passed away at Albany Medical Center on June 2, 2021. Born in Queens, NY on April 19, 1935, Richard was the son of the late William Simpson and Gladys Ann (Riddle) Howie. Richard was raised in Queens and has resided in Allendale, NJ, Bronx, NY, Altamont, NY, Philadelphia, PA,...
James K. Lamountain
Jun 1, 2021
WYNANTSKILL James K. LaMountain, 75 of Wynantskill, passed away Tuesday, June 1, 2021 surrounded by his family. He lived most of his life in Rensselaer and moved to Wynantskill after retiring. James served in the US Army and worked various jobs throughout the Capital district. James was also a volunteer firefighter for over 25 years with Pumper #4 in Rensselaer....
Maria Luisa Alfaro
May 30, 2021
AMSTERDAM- Maria Luisa Alfaro, 65, of Amsterdam, NY, formerly of Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico, Entered Eternal Life on May 30, 2021. Loving mother of Genesis Pantoja of Dolgeville, Rosa Santiago of Orlando, FL and Alexis Melendez of Puerto Rico. A devout Roman Catholic, Maria was a parishioner of Historic St. Mary's Church in Amsterdam. She had a special devotion to...
Patricia Jane Bagley
May 30, 2021
SELKIRK- Patricia Jane Bagley, 62, of Selkirk, formerly of Cohoes, passed away at her home surrounded by loved ones on May 30, 2021. Born in Cohoes on November 27, 1958, she was the daughter of the late Eugene LaPlante, Sr. and Joyce Laforest Rivette. Patricia was raised in Cohoes and attended Cohoes High School. She worked in housekeeping in Health...
Raymond John David
May 21, 2021
ALBANY- Raymond J. David, 81, of Albany, NY, formerly of North Adams, MA, passed away on May 21, 2021, at Shaker Place Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. Born on October 6, 1939, in North Adams, MA, Raymond was the son of the late John and Anna (Morin) David. He was raised in North Adams and moved to Springfield, MA after college...
Nancy Collins Schmidt
May 19, 2021
RENSSELAER- Nancy Collins Schmidt, loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, true friend, care giver and matriarch of an extended family, died peacefully on May 19, 2021, with family at her bedside. Born on February 6, 1933, in Lyndonville, Vermont she was the middle child of Harold Campbell Collins and Gladys (Bundy) Collins. She was predeceased by her parents and by...
Richard Barretta
May 17, 2021
ALBANY- Richard Barretta, 59, of Albany, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, May 17, 2021. He was born in Albany on March 29, 1962, the son of the late Frank and Carmella Barretta. Richard went to Bishop Magin High School and graduated in 1980. He also attended HVCC. Richard was a hard-working, caring individual, always striving to improve...
Audrey Lorenzo
May 15, 2021
HALFMOON- After a long and courageous fight, Heaven received a very special lady on May 15, 2021. Audrey Lorenzo, 83, of Halfmoon passed away in the comfort of her home. Waiting to greet her, was her loving husband of 60 years William J. Lorenzo Jr. She was born in Rensselaer in 1937 and was the daughter of the late Albert...
