Sheila Kelleher
Oct 27, 2016
Sheila Kelleher passed away peacefully at Capital Living Nursing Home, Altamont Avenue in Schenectady on October 27, 2016. Sheila was born in Schenectady on April 6, 1934 to Cornelius F. Kelleher and Mary Murphy Kelleher. She was a communicant of St. Madeleine Sophie Parish in Schenectady. Sheila was a graduate of St. Columba High School in Schenectady and Ellis Hospital...
Joan R.A. Foley
Oct 23, 2016
Joan R.A. Foley, 70, of the Town of Ancram (Columbia County), passed away on October 23, 2016 following a battle with Cancer. Joan was born in Patterson, New Jersey, a daughter of the late Charles and Helen (Leonard) Dougherty. She was the beloved wife of the late Robert D. Foley, Sr. whom she married on March 30, 1963. Joan was...
John Joseph Shoemaker, Sr.
Oct 22, 2016
Averill Park, NY John Joseph Shoemaker, Sr., 83, of Averill Park, passed away peacefully at the Stratton VA Medical Center on October 22, 2016 with the "love of his life" by his side, his partner of 36 years, Irene D. Cummings. A Korean War Veteran, he is survived by many children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, cousins and friends. He was a loving,...
James Daniel Martin
Oct 18, 2016
ALBANY~ James Daniel Martin, 64, of Albany, peacefully passed on October 18 2016. He was born to the late Mary Lee Hough. He left behind a host of relatives and friends. By his wishes there are no services planned. He was predeceased by Mary Lee Hough (Mother), and Mary (Bertha) Keyes (Sister). Leaving behind a daughter Stacy Miller 5 grandchildren...
Steven Richtman
Oct 15, 2016
Steven Richtman, aged 69, passed away suddenly on October 15, 2016 after struggling with some health issues for a number of months. Steven was born in IL, resided in Albany for many years; also lived in Cape Cod, the place that he always wanted to return to. He was predeceased by his parents and natural siblings, leaving him with many...
Joseph Mark Reno
Oct 13, 2016
SCOTIA Joseph "Joe" Mark Reno was welcomed with warm reception by his mother, Carol and fathers George and Joe into heaven on October 13, 2016. Joe was born in Rochester, New York on July 7, 1962 and spent his life enjoying different parts of his birth state especially its many camp grounds and fishing holes. From Webster to Lake George,...
Loretta F. (Weiderman) Post
Oct 11, 2016
Loretta F. (Weiderman) Post SALEM, NY~ Loretta F. (Weiderman) Post, 67, of Salem, passed peacefully on October 11, 2016 surrounded by family and friends after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Gloversville, NY and was raised in Fulton County for most of her life. She graduated in 1967 from Broadalbin Central School. She was a homemaker for...
Joseph W. Prager, Jr.
Sep 30, 2016
Joseph W. Prager, Jr., 60, of Latham, died on September 30, 2016 at Albany Medical Center, following an 8-month battle with Leukemia. Son of the late Joseph W. Prager, Sr. and Eleanor (Butkus) Prager, Joseph was born in Waterbury, CT and moved to the Capital District in 1994. He was a graduate of R.P.I., class of 1997. He worked as...
Theodore "T.J." Craw
Sep 26, 2016
COHOES~ Theodore Craw (T.J.), age 35, leaves behind sisters Shannon Fuhrmann, NC, Jessica Watkins, NY, brother Jonathan Sucato, NY, 3 nieces, 4 nephews. T.J. relocated from North Carolina to Mechanicville, NY where he pursued his passion of working in construction. He loved working with close friend Roland Fearnley of R & R Construction. He had such gratitude to work with...
Bertha (Kathy) Welch
Sep 25, 2016
Bertha (Kathy) Welch, of Rotterdam, passed into God's Realm on Sunday September 25th. Born in Amsterdam June 13, 1932, she was 84 at her passing. She was a classically trained musician playing many of the clubs around the area, she even had her own musical radio show on WKOL Amsterdam. A grand lady with many friends. She will be greatly...
Donald Louis Kircher
Sep 20, 2016
Donald L. Kircher, 92, of Albany, passed away peacefully with family members at his side on September 20, 2016 at Our Lady of Mercy Life Center in Guilderland. Donald is survived by his wife of 69 years, Dorothy, and his six children, Noreen Morrison (Ronald), David (Lorna Moffre), Peter (Mary), Mary Butler (David), Kathy Weeks (Thomas), and Thomas (Cynthia). He...
Dorothy M. Bottone
Sep 16, 2016
Dorothy M Bottone passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her beloved family on September 16, 2016. Born June 2, 1927 in Amsterdam New York, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Seraphina Fondacaro. Dorothy worked as manager of OTB in Schenectady from which she retired. She was dedicated to her two grandsons which she loved dearly. She...
Lance A. Choppy
Sep 16, 2016
Troy, NY Lance Anthony Choppy, 63, fell into an eternal slumber surrounded by love on September 16, 2016 at Samaritan hospital after a courageous battle with cancer. Born August 12, 1953 to devoted parents Angelo and Eleanor (Coons) Choppy in Troy, NY. He was a graduate of Catholic Central High School, and went on to become a skilled machinist. After...
Barbara A. Bilewicz
Sep 15, 2016
Schenectady, NY - Barbara A. Bilewicz, age 69, passed away from lung cancer on September 15, 2016. She was born in Ft. Mead, MD, the daughter of the late Lt. Col. Roger and Gertrude (Sliner) Bilewicz. She graduated From Notre Dame- Bishop Gibbons HS and retired as a biller from Ellis Hospital. She cherished the times she spent with her...
Martha (Munro) Dingle
Sep 10, 2016
GUILDERLAND Martha Louise (Munro) Dingle departed this stage of existence on to her next journey on September 10, 2016, after a long illness. "Marty" or "Mick" as she was known was born on February 23, 1929, in Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada. She graduated from her high school as valedictorian, enlisted in the Royal Canadian Navy and was later an...
Donna Lee Aronstein
Sep 7, 2016
Schenectady - Donna Lee Aronstein, 69, of Schenectady, died Wednesday, Sept. 7th, at Ellis Hospital after a long illness. Donna was a native of Schoharie, born Aug. 15, 1947 to parents George and Jacquelyn Liddle. She attended Middleburgh High School, and had a long career working in group homes serving those with mental disabilities. Donna was a mother figure to...
James D. Ganther
Sep 5, 2016
Rotterdam, NY ~ James D. Ganther, 52, of Rotterdam, died peacefully at home on Monday, September 5, 2016. James was born in Brooklyn, NY on October 19, 1963. He was a son of the late John D. Ganther, Sr. & Rita (Cangiano) Ganther. Survivors include his son, James D. Ganther, Jr., his brother John (Gina) Ganther, Jr., his brother Joseph...
Beverly J. Morse
Sep 2, 2016
Saratoga Springs ~ Beloved wife of James A. Morse, Sr., died on September 2, 2016 at age 94. Beverly was born in Wilkes Barre, PA on September 1, 1922. She graduated from General Hospital as a Registered Nurse, did private duty, and served in the U.S. Navy during WWII. She received an honorable discharge at the rank of Lieutenant J.G....
June M. Alois
Sep 2, 2016
HAGAMAN, NY June M. Alois, 94, passed away on September 2, 2016. She was born in Amsterdam on February 11, 1922, and lived in Hagaman for more than 90 years. She graduated from Wilbur H. Lynch High School in 1941 and was a lifetime member of St. Stephen's Catholic Church in Hagaman. She was married to Robert W. Rossi (deceased)...
Linda Kathryn (Bishop) Agostine
Aug 30, 2016
New Lebanon, NY ~ Linda Kathryn Bishop Agostine was born on November 15, 1964, the daughter of James and Barbara Bishop. Linda passed into the arms of angels on August 30, 2016 surrounded by her family. Linda graduated from Scotia-Glenville High School (1982) and Junior College of Albany (1985). She worked for many years in childcare and her passion was...
