Obituaries

Apr 20, 2018

Aurea Evarista Carter Cotto passed away on Friday, April 20, 2018, at the Schenectady Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing in Schenectady, New York.  She was born in Bayamon, Puerto Rico, on June 3, 1922, to Cristino Cotto and Eduvigis Ortiz.  "Vari", as she was known, was the fifth of six children of this marriage.  ...

Apr 20, 2018

Julie Ann Tanner, 64, of Niskayuna, peacefully went into the loving arms of our Eternal Savior, Jesus Christ, in the early morning hours of Friday April 20 at Ellis Hospital.

Born in Schenectady on June 23, 1953; Julie went to Linton High School, then attended Schenectady County Community College from 1972...

Apr 18, 2018

Kathleen Elaine Timber, 87, of Troy, passed away peacefully on April 18, 2018, after a brief illness. In accordance with her wishes, there are no services planned.

Known to most as "Kay" or "Shorty,"  her diverse and entrepreneurial career choices included traveling with the O.C. Buck...

Apr 15, 2018

William F. End, Jr., 92, died Sunday, April 15, at Samaritan Hospital. Born in Troy, he was the son of the late William F. Sr. and Mabel Hislop End, and husband of the late June E. End.

He had resided in Troy all of his life...

Apr 12, 2018

Ulrich H. Czapski died April 12, 2018 at his home near Voorheesville, NY. He was born in Munich, Germany on July 15, 1925. He studied in Germany and Sweden and obtained a doctorate in natural science (Dr. rer. nat.) in 1953. In 1954 he married Renate K. Leitl. They lived in Germany, Brazil, Pakistan, and England while Ulrich worked...

Apr 7, 2018

Delanson, NY

William J. Franolich

William "Bill" J. Franolich, 76 died on April 7, 2018 at home after a courageous battle with cancer.

Bill was a US Navy veteran and had a long career as a...

Apr 6, 2018

Schenectady, NY

Roseann Martorana Groncki, 57 of McClellan Street, died suddenly at home on Friday, April 6, 2018.

Born in Kingston, NY she is the daughter of Helen VanDerMark Martorana of  Liberty, MO and the late...

Apr 5, 2018

Alice Mae Lansing passed away on Thursday April 5, 2018.

A memorial celebration is planned for Mother's Day.

Donations in Alice's name may be made to the Hudson-Mohawk Humane Society.

With much appreciation we thank the Hospice and Samaritan Hospital staff...

Mar 31, 2018

Cohoes, NY

Bonnie M. Cook, 62, went to eternal rest on Saturday March 31, 2018 surrounded by her loving family.

Bonnie was born on January 9, 1956 in Troy NY. She was the daughter of the late Daniel Cook Sr. and...

Mar 22, 2018

TROY, NY

Ronald William Holman, 74, passed away on March 22, 2018 under the loving care of his daughter Heidi Lee Holman surrounded by family and friends. Born in Troy, NY he was the son of the late Paul E. Holman and Lillian Oliver (King). He was a US Navy Veteran...

Mar 19, 2018

Richard Loffler died on March 19, 2018 at Albany Medical Center.  He was a life-long smoker who died of small cell lung cancer.  Richard was born in Massena, New York to Bertha and John Loffler on July 26, 1950.  He is predeceased by his parents and his brother, Gary Loffler.  He is survived by his sisters:...

Mar 13, 2018

In Loving Remembrance

Randall A. Wheeler, 75, of Poestenkill, NY,  passed away peacefully in the early morning of Tuesday, March 13, in the comfort of his home with family by his side.

Born in Waltham, MA and raised in Saranac Lake, NY he is predeceased by his parents Florence & Bernard Wheeler and...

Mar 4, 2018

Colonie, NY

Kelly Michelle Dougherty, born on May 28, 1985, passed away on March 4, 2018.

She is survived by her daughter Anna Hopwood, her parents,...

Feb 28, 2018

Albany, NY

SHEILA WEINMAN

Sheila E. Weinman, 57, of Albany NY...

Feb 26, 2018

SHEEHAN, DAVID – ROTTERDAM, NY – David Sheehan, 61 entered into eternal rest on Monday, February 26, 2018 at Ellis Hospital surround by his loving family.

David was born in Albany, NY and was a graduate of Guilderland High School. He went on to obtain a degree in Business Management. David...

Feb 5, 2018

Albany-

Barbara J. (Danko) Graig, 59, passed away February 5, 2018 at the Hospice Inn at St. Peter's Hospital after battling a long illness.

She was predeceased by her parents, Francis...

Jan 29, 2018

Ollie-Mae DeStaso, 75, of Albany, passed away suddenly, of natural causes, on January 29th, 2018.

Ollie-Mae was born in Yonkers, New York on January 22, 1943. She is pre-deceased by her parents Rita and Daniel Stabile.

Ollie Mae leaves behind three daughters, Rita DeStaso, Lisa DeStaso-Jones...

Jan 25, 2018

Kenneth Raymond Boni, 65, most recently of Halfmoon, NY, passed away peacefully, with his daughter Stacie, at his side.  Ken was born March 11, 1952 in Niskayuna, NY, the son of Orlando Boni and Jane Bosher VanDuren.

Ken had a brilliant mind for computers and started out as a programmer for...

Jan 23, 2018

Rexford, NY

Dorothy Ann Franceski, (Dottie) 92, of Rexford, New York, passed away peacefully on January 24, 2018 at Ellis Hospital. She was born in Forest City, PA, on January 5, 1926.  Dorothy was a graduate of Forest City High School where her studies focused on shorthand and typing.  After graduation,...

Jan 16, 2018

It is with deep sadness that the family of Kevin Bryant Homer (Kevin Lord) announces his passing on January 16, 2018. Born on August 23, 1974, Kevin was predeceased in 2012 by his beloved mother, Gail Jochum Blacklock, and loving stepfather,Charles W. Blacklock, in 2015.

He is survived by his father, Craig L. Homer. Kevin was a...