Obituaries

Dec 11, 2017

Karen Coppola 58, of Ephratah NY, passed away on December 11 th , 2017 after a long fought 12-year battle with liver disease.

She leaves her husband of 33 years, Mickey (Michael), her sons Christopher, Nicholas, Austin, daughters in-law Samantha, Kassandra, Alyssa, and two grandchildren, Katelyn and Christopher along with nieces...

Dec 10, 2017

Watervliet, NY

Esther R. Fontecchio  (nee Esther Barneset ) entered eternal life on 12/10/2017.

Born in Manhatten NY, on April 11, 1924, she was the daughter of the late Juan and Mary Luisa Barneset.

Esther is survived by daughter Diana E. Ramos, (Sue Herlands) and son Edward Paige.  She is also survived by...

Dec 6, 2017

Robert Hayden "Bob" Kurtz

Hudson, NY – Robert Kurtz passed into rest on December 6th, 2017 at age 81. He was surrounded by loving family – daughter Bonnie, wife Ann, sister Patricia Carson, and grand-daughter Annie – after a long struggle with Parkinson's disease. Predeceased by his parents Bernard Kurtz and Winifred Hayden of Avon, NY and...

Dec 1, 2017

Cathy D. Kellogg, 64, died on December 1 at Ellis Hospital after a sudden illness. A native of Granby, Connecticut, Cathy called Clifton Park home for over 30 years and was an active member of the community, spending many years as a member at the Edison Club and devoting herself to volunteerism, particularly at Schuyler Ridge Nursing Home and...

Nov 28, 2017

Marianne Dapolito (Delluomo) of Guilderland, New York, passed away on November 28, 2017 at the age of 82.

Marianne was born in Clyde, New York on August 31, 1935 and was the daughter of the late Dominica (May) and Harry Delluomo and sister of Alfred Delluomo of Stuart, Florida.

Marianne found great joy...

Nov 25, 2017

Francis "Frank" J. Shanley, 50, formerly of 393 N. Pearl St., Albany, NY 12207 died Saturday, November 25, 2017 in Scotia NY after a 14 month battle with cancer.  Frank was born March 30, 1967 in Ramapo, NY.  He lived in NYC until 2002 when he moved to Troy, NY.  His Father, Frank J. Shanley Sr. and his Mother...

Nov 20, 2017

Clifton Park, NY

Lee T. Battes, 72, passed away on Monday, November 20, 2017 with his wife Ruthana by his side.

Lee was born in Cleveland, Ohio on February 24, 1945 to the late Jacob and Loretta Battes.  Lee was a physicist for NYS Division of Military and Naval Affairs for over 30 years.  He...

Nov 16, 2017

Schenectady, NY

Phyllis Rose DiCristofaro, passed away on November 16, 2017 surrounded by family and friends at Kingsway Arms Nursing Home.  Born in Schenectady, NY, Phyllis was the daughter of the late Joseph and Edith DellaRocco Palmer.  She was also predeceased by siblings: Carl Palmer and Ann June DeLorenzo.

Phyllis is...

Nov 14, 2017

John Dickson Chestnut of Ballston Spa, NY passed away on November 14, 2017 at his home surrounded by loving family. John was born May 11, 1948 in Doylestown, PA, the son of Frank K. and Marion Chestnut.

John is survived by his wife Nancy Thompson, his brother Frank Chestnut, sister Kass (Mark) Guss, brother Peter...

Oct 18, 2017

Cynthia (Cindy) Kay Roe (Fox) passed peacefully in the early morning hours on Wednesday October 18th, 2017 with Edward, her husband and soul mate of 45 years at her side. Cindy was predeceased by her parents, Bonford Fox and Gena Deal and sister Diane Hasty.

Cindy will be greatly missed by her sons and daughter in laws,...

Oct 17, 2017

JoAnn Schreck of Troy, NY passed away on Tuesday October 17, 2017 at Albany Medical Center at the age of 66.

She is survived by her daughter Christina Schreck(Ryan King).

Jo(as she was affectionately known) was a loving, wonderful woman and mother who would help anyone. She was a single parent who made sure her...

Oct 17, 2017

Daniel E. Scully, 75, died at Ellis Hospital, Schenectady, NY on October 17, 2017 after a long battle with COPD.   Born April 4, 1942 in Cambridge, MA to Daniel J. and Leona Scully.

A graduate of Boston College of Art, he went on to get a Masters of Fine Arts degree at SUNY Albany.  Dan was a...

Oct 17, 2017

On October 17, 2017, the loving soul of Donna L. Youmans departed this earth to be with those she cherished and went before her.

Donna is survived by her beloved partner Johnine Simpson, who filled the last eight years of her life with love, warmth, adventures, and laughter. She is also survived by cousins Patricia Allen and...

Oct 16, 2017

Wilber "Corkey" Christman, 80, formerly of Duanesburg, NY, and recently of Glenville, NY, died October 16, 2017, at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady, NY.

Born in Schenectady, NY, he was the son of the late Philip Christman and Gladys Wilber Christman.  His wife and musical partner, Patricia Christman, preceded him in death in 2014.  He is survived by...

Oct 14, 2017

Joyce Bennett

February 7, 1931 - October 14, 2017

Cambridge - Longtime Cambridge resident, Joyce Marion Grout Bennett, joined her beloved Bill in eternal rest on Saturday, October 14, 2017.  She spent her final days at Barnwell Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Valatie, NY.

Joyce, born February 7, 1931 in East Arlington, VT,...

Oct 14, 2017

Andrew "Drew" Keriazes, 51, passed away on October 14th, 2017 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Wappingers Falls to the late Paul Keriazes and Catherine Keriazes on July 1, 1966.

Drew was a longtime resident of the Albany area where he founded several bands in the 80's. He will be remembered for his...

Oct 8, 2017

Elizabeth "Betty" Courtois of Colonie, NY died Saturday, October 8, 2017, at the Hudson Park Rehabilitation Center in Albany, after a long battle with Colon Cancer.

Born in Brooklyn, she was the daughter of the late Paul Courtois Sr. and Helen Roulett Courtois. Betty was a teacher early in her career where she taught in Germany and...

Oct 5, 2017

Racana Joan M. DELMAR Joan M Racana, 86, wife of the late John (Jack) Racana of Delmar,  passed away after a brief illness on Wednesday, October 5, 2017 at St Peter's Hospital surrounded by her family. She is survived by her daughter, Lisa (Racana) Sammon of Delmar, NY, and son Thomas Racana (Nina) of Rotterdam, NY; grandchildren Stacie, Jason,...

Oct 1, 2017

Burnt Hills, NY Gary B. Maxwell died October 1, 2017 at Ellis Hospital after a short illness with cancer. Survived by his wife Nancy Winkler Maxwell and his faithful dogs Mindy and Tess. Per his request there will be no services. Donations can be made in Gary's memory to The American Cancer Society or The Community Hospice of Schenectady....

Sep 29, 2017

Watervliet, NY

Eugene C. Rist, Jr.

Gene (Rusty) Rist, 56, of Watervliet, passed away Friday September 29th at St. Peter's Hospice after a long courageous battle, with his loving family by his side.

Born in Troy, Oct. 6th 1960 he was the son of the late Eugene Rist Sr. and Ann "Nancy" (McConnell)...