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...
Donna A. Beard
May 13, 2021
SCHENECTADY- Donna A Beard, 56, of Schenectady, formerly of Brooklyn, passed away peacefully at her home on May 13, 2021. Born in Brooklyn on June 30, 1964, Donna was the daughter of Andrew Jackson, Jr. and Elizabeth McNair. She was raised and educated in Brooklyn, later moving to Schenectady.Donna was a devoted homemaker. Our mom was great at singing, as...
Joseph Clyde Bayne Walters
May 10, 2021
ALBANY- Joseph Clyde Bayne Walters, 61, of Albany, NY, passed away on May 10, 2021 at Teresian House following complications from kidney disease. He was born August 14, 1959 in Leonardtown, Maryland. He was raised and educated in Virginia, attending Walsingham Academy in Williamsburg. He became a Master Barber and later owned the business, Joe's Family Barber Shop. In 1995...
Pamela Ann Leitch-Rasmussen
May 6, 2021
ALBANY- Pamela Ann Leitch-Rasmussen, 70, passed away on May 6, 2021, at St. Peter's Nursing & Rehabilitation in Albany, where she was a resident for many years. Pam was born in Albany, NY. She was the daughter of the late Jasper and Lavenia Leitch. Pam is survived by her children, Christopher Rasmussen (Kelly Hauck), Allison Rasmussen (Tracy Langdon) and Jacklynn...
B. Marguerite Pueschel
Apr 26, 2021
B. Marguerite Pueschel DELMAR- B. Marguerite Pueschel, 96, of Delmar, formerly of Holyoke, MA, passed away on April 26, 2021, at the Delmar Center (formerly Good Samaritan). Born on October 21, 1924, in Westfield, MA, Marguerite was the daughter of the late Adolph Recoulle and Bertha Wolfe. Marguerite was raised in Holyoke MA where she graduated from Holyoke High School,...
Anthony Tomeo
Apr 18, 2021
HALFMOON – Anthony "Sonny" Tomeo, 74, of Halfmoon, was stricken at his residence and died on Sunday, April 18, 2021. Born in Brooklyn, Sonny has lived Upstate for the last 15 years. He is survived by two children: Keith Fischer and Kristen Alfano, as well as several grandchildren. Services will be private at the convenience of the family. Cremation Arrangements...
Susan M. Cozzolino
Apr 14, 2021
COHOES- Susan M. Cozzolino, 73, of Cohoes, formerly of Watervliet, died April 14, 2021. Born on October 13, 1947 in Troy to the late Kenneth and Mary Austin. Susan was raised in Watervliet as a child and lived in Troy in early adulthood and marriage. While growing her family, the Cozzolino's moved to their final residence in Cohoes. Susan Graduated...
Elizabeth J. Thomson
Mar 30, 2021
VOORHEESVILLE- Elizabeth J. Thomson, 89, of Voorheesville, passed away at her home on March 30, 2021, surrounded by her loving family. A complete obituary will be published soon.
Edmund Patrick O'Connell
Mar 29, 2021
WEST SAND LAKE- Edmund Patrick O'Connell, the son of the late Edmund P. and Helen M. (Prediletto) O'Connell, died Monday, March 29, 2021 after a long illness. He was 80 years old. Born in Troy, NY, Ed (Eddie as he is known to family and friends) resided in Watervliet and attended grammar school at St. Bridget's School where he met...
