Obituaries

Jan 17, 2019

Claudia Marie Martin "Ma" (née Birch) age 68 passed away unexpectedly on January 17th, 2019 after a brief illness. Claudia was born on May 24th, 1950 to parents Mildred and Warren Birch Sr. in Albany, NY.

Claudia was a trained Nurses Assistant, EKG technician and co-owner of the restaurant Cee Cee's Chicken and deli on Albany St...

Jan 12, 2019

Pattersonville, NY

Kenneth G. Gauvreau

It is with great sadness that the family of Ken announces his passing on January 12, 2019 at Albany Medical Center. Ken will forever be in the hearts...

Jan 10, 2019

Michael Ralph Gleason, 80, of Albany, died on January 10, 2019. Michael was born on December 26 th , 1938 in Rochester, and grew up in Wellsville, NY. He served in the US Army from 1961 to 1963. Michael was married to Rita Rhoades Gleason in 1964 until her death in 1999. Michael and...

Jan 10, 2019

Amsterdam, NY

Kathleen (Morin) Turnbull, 65, of Amsterdam, formerly of Biddeford Maine, passed away January 10th at Mountain Valley Hospice.

She is survived by two children,...

Jan 5, 2019

Troy, NY

John Melvin Pepper, 61, passed away on January 5, 2019, while in hospice care at St. Peter's Hospital in Albany, NY, after a prolonged illness.

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Jan 5, 2019

Rotterdam, NY

Patricia "Honey" Ross, 88, at rest Saturday, January 5, 2019. Born in Rotterdam Junction, Patricia was the daughter of the late Robert and Georgianna Dailey French.

She was a graduate of Woestina High School. She retired from the...

Jan 3, 2019

Acra, NY

Ruth Emily (Lounsbury) Pedersen, 88, of Acra, passed away, January 3, 2019. Daughter of the late John and Bessie Lounsbury, she was also predeceased by her loving husband, Fred "Bob", sister Virginia Colton, and great-grandson William Yager IV.

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Jan 1, 2019

Nancy Jean Brophy (Radliff, St. Pierre) Born January 20th 1964 passed away January 1st 2019 after losing her fight with cancer. Nancy was a natural story teller, artist, and all around crafty person. She could do anything she set her mind to do. She had an incredible sense of humor. She was bold, strong, fierce, funny, and had a...

Dec 22, 2018

Glenville, NY

Robert P. Mathieson, Jr., passed away on December 22, at Ellis Hospital following complications from a chronic illness.  He was born in Landstuhl, Germany Dec. 26, 1956 to Robert Sr., and Shirley Betterton Mathieson.

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Dec 16, 2018

Kathleen Mary Bridget McBride Barry, known to her many friends and family members as "Kathy," passed away surrounded by family at St. Peter's Hospice Inn on December 16, 2018.  She was 73.

Kathy was born on May 17, 1945 in New York City...

Dec 7, 2018

Colonie, NY

John W. Ryan, 78, passed away on December 7, 2018 following a lengthy battle with health issues. Born in Albany, NY, John was the son of the late John P. and Lucille Cusson Ryan.

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Dec 6, 2018

Schenectady, NY

Joan M.Shaw,passed away peacefully in her home on  December 6th, surrounded by her family.

She is survived by daughters, Debra (George) Payton, Jacklyn Veiga,...

Dec 6, 2018

Jo B. Hammon died December 6th 2018 after a brief illness. Jo was born in Middletown, N.Y. on June 18 1964.

She was the daughter of Henry "Hoagy" & Carol Boyce . Jo is survived by her father in N.C., her loving husband Marc Hammon of New Lebanon, a daughter Christine D. Rucker in Amherst VA, a...

Nov 30, 2018

Dena Wheeler passed away Nov. 30, 2018 following a many years long struggle with multiple disabilities.   Dena was born January 21, 1970 to Fred W. Coy and Frances J. Bullis-Coy.  She lived most of her youth in Nassau NY.

She attended Columbia High School in East Greenbush NY where she graduated in 1988.  Dena attended Hudson Valley...

Nov 29, 2018

Owen Lee Eric Hull, 36, of Schenectady, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, November 29, 2018. Born in Danbury, CT, he was the son of Ida and Michael Drexler of Schenectady, NY and Owen McLaughlin of Minneapolis, Minnesota. He was a graduate of Schenectady High School . Besides his parents he is survived by his...

Nov 29, 2018

Glenville, NY

Keith A. Affhauser, age 61 of Glenville, NY.  passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 29th, 2018.  He was born in Florence, MA., the son of the late Donald R. and Helen L. Affhauser.

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Nov 13, 2018

East Greenbush, NY

Walter A Cross, Jr., 85,  of East Greenbush NY and Daytona Beach FL, passed peacefully at home November 13, 2018 with his family by his side. He fought stomach cancer for 2 years.  The...

Nov 8, 2018

Terry John Aucompaugh, 70, passed away on November 8th, 2018 following a brief illness.   Terry was born on August 10th, 1948 to Franklin and Velna Aucompaugh in Esperance NY, the oldest of seven siblings.

Stargazer, fisherman, Biblical scholar, musician and poet, he will be remembered by those who knew him well as a man driven by these...

Oct 31, 2018

Arlene L. (Wilber) Butler of Valatie died on October 31, 2018 at home surrounded by her loving family.

Arlene is survived by her loving companion, William Wildman, daughters:  Denise (Bob) George, Dodie (Gary) Davidson, Jamie (Edward) Rahm, step-son Robert Butler,...

Oct 26, 2018

Colonie, NY

Francis W. Scully, 78, died on Friday, October 26, 2018 at Samaritan Hospital in Troy.  Born in Plattsburgh, NY, Frank lived in the Capital District area for most of his life.

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