Obituaries

Feb 8, 2020

SLINGERLANDS Elayne K. Cross, 92, died peacefully, February 8, 2020, at her home of over 65 years. Born in Detroit, MI, she was the daughter of Frank and Frances Kerwinski and the eldest sister to seven siblings. She moved to Albany as a young adult. For over 35 years Elayne worked handling the books at the dental office of Esmay...

Feb 8, 2020

Anne (Betty) E. Wheeler Jakucewicz, 89, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 8, 2020 at Pine Haven Nursing Home in Philmont, NY. Betty was born in Troy, New York on January 3, 1931. She was the daughter of the late Catherine and Clayton Wheeler. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, the late Henry Jakucewicz who passed away...

Jan 30, 2020

Schenectady, NY David J. Kiszkiel, 77, passed away peacefully at home on January 30, 2020. David was a Navy veteran honorably serving from 1960-1962. He retired from CNA Insurance Co. in 1999; he then worked at the Town of Colonie Golf Course until 2018. Survived by his wife, Cassandra P. Kiszkiel, a daughter, Rebecca Kiszkiel Wert, a son Joseph Kiszkiel...

Jan 29, 2020

Douglas E Amsler Sr, 58, passed away on January 29, 2020, at Ellis Hospital. Douglas loved listening to music and in his younger days enjoying playing guitar. He was the son of the late Florence E. Amsler. He was survived by his children Douglas E Amsler Jr, Breyanna Anastasia King, and Kimberly Fryer, as well as 5 grandchildren and many...

Jan 19, 2020

Albany, NY Keith Barber, of Albany, passed into eternal life on Sunday, January 19, at Albany Medical Center after a brief illness. Keith was born in Syracuse in 1941 and graduated from SUNY Fredonia in 1964. He worked in radio broadcasting for a number of years including at WROW in Albany. Later he became the first Public Relations Officer at...

Jan 19, 2020

Cohoes, NY Stephen T. White On Sunday, January 19th, 2020 the world suddenly lost a very good man. Steve was a most kind, compassionate and loving person. Retired after working for many years with people with disabilities, he now enjoyed keeping up to date on the world and everything around him. He leaves behind his loving wife, Paula Gaies White...

Jan 15, 2020

Duanesburg, NY Patti A. (Watson) Pechtel, 65, died on January 15, 2020 at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown, NY. Born in Schenectady, NY she was the daughter of the late, Richard and Irene Watson. Besides her parents, Patti was predeceased by her siblings: Michele, Ed and Wayne Watson. She leaves behind her husband of 43 years, Roy Pechtel of Duanesburg,...

Jan 7, 2020

Albany, NY John Metz Lifite, Jr. passed away at his home on January 7, 2020 at the age of 59. John was predeceased by his parents, Helen Jean Helligrass Smith and John Metz Lifite, Sr. and a sister, Mary Ellen Marie Lifite. John was survived by his sister, Susan A. Lifite Fuller a brother, William F. Lifite, III and several...

Jan 3, 2020

Delanson, NY Delores M. (Askew) Franolich, 86, passed away on Friday, January 3, 2020. Known to many as "Mim", especially to her 12 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren, Delores enjoyed picnics at the "Outback" at her home with the family along with good German hot dogs, salads, steamed clams and of course a cup of coffee. She also enjoyed camping...

Dec 30, 2019

East Berne, NY Eleonore Puzulis, 84, died on December 30, 2019 at the Hospice Inn At St. Peter's Hospital. Eleonore was born in Frankfurt, Germany and that is where she met her husband to be, "Val" Puzulis. Eleonore was an extremely hard worker. She was employed in the restaurant/banquet business for 30 years. She was touted as the best banquet...

Dec 27, 2019

Albany, NY Elliott Simon Thomas, 47, passed away peacefully in the arms of his mother Marsha on December 27th 2019. Elliott was a graduate of Shaker High School (1991) and Columbia College - Bachelor of Arts Major in Cinema (1995). He was raised in Colonie, NY but after college graduation spent the next 27 years in Hollywood California. He was...

Dec 10, 2019

Colonie, NY

Jean F. Getgen, 86, passed away on Tuesday, December 10, 2019 at Albany Medical Center Hospital, after a short illness.  Jean was born in Albany to the late, John and Alice Hogan Krug.  She was a lifelong area...

Dec 2, 2019

Dennis J. Quinn

Dennis James Quinn, 64, passed away on December 2, 2019 at Abraham House, Rome, NY after a long illness. Denny was born in Troy, NY on July 27, 1955, son of  the late Edward J. "Ned" Quinn and the late Ruth Masters Quinn....

Nov 16, 2019

Catherine Ferrara-Hazell left this life on November 16 at Albany Medical Center.  The medical challenges that she faced with such courage for so long finally overcame her.  She died peacefully with people who loved her.

Catherine took the name Oriethyia, an Amazon Warrior, in the 1970's.  She...

Nov 12, 2019

Sand Lake, NY

Kathleen A Kennedy Piacquaddio, 61, passed away Tuesday evening November 12, 2019 after her battle with lung cancer. She was surrounded by family and friends.

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Nov 3, 2019

David Kenvyn Richards passed away in Albany, NY on Sunday, November 3, 2019.

He was born in Cobleskill, New York, on October 30, 1961, to Jane and Kenvyn Richards, and was the youngest of five children.

He graduated from Mexico Academy and Central School in 1979, and obtained his Bachelors Degree in Civil...

Nov 3, 2019

Richard "Rick" Freeland, 51, of Broadalbin, passed away on November 3rd at Albany Medical Center after an extended illness.

Rick is survived by his parents, Richard and Valerie Freeland, wife LeeAnn Freeland, daughter Ashley (Benjamin) Newsom and their daughters, Kelsey...

Oct 19, 2019

Niskayuna, NY

Alan W. "Al" Marley, 55, passed away on Saturday, October 19, 2019 at his home with his devoted wife Nancy by his side.  Al had battled colon cancer for the past five years.

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Oct 11, 2019

Amsterdam-

Walter Sparks passed away on October 11, 2019.

Born November 7th, 1927. Son of Amilia and Michael Spakoski.

Walt was a veteran of WWII, in the US Navy serving in the south pacific.  After the war he worked at GE. In 1953 he married Gloria White, residing in Amsterdam.

He...

Oct 10, 2019

Albany, NY

Robert D Humphrey (Bob) of Albany, New York. A beloved father and friend passed away the morning of Oct. 10th, 2019, at the age of 75. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Bob was...