Roger E. Sulem
Dec 23, 2016
ESPERANCE Roger E. Sulem, 38, of Esperance, died at Albany Medical Center on December 23, 2016 as a result of injuries sustained in a tragic automobile accident involving a snowplow truck. Roger is survived by his fiancé Jessica Selleck, his son Alex Sulem, his parents Cynthia and Theodore Sulem, and one niece, Kayla Fink. He was predeceased by his brother...
Rev. John Henry Wilkerson
Dec 23, 2016
Schenectady The Reverend John H. Wilkerson, 80, of Schenectady, passed away on December 23rd, 2016. He was born on February 6th, 1936 in Enterprise, Alabama. Reverend Wilkerson leaves to cherish his memory one daughter Rashawn Retia (Pershawna Retia, Renequa Chante) a son John-David (Janeah-Danielle, Jeremiah-Donte) and two great granddaughters. A memorial service will be held at 12 noon on Sunday...
Guillermo Hernandes
Dec 20, 2016
COLONIE Guillermo Hernandes, of Colonie, formerly of Puerto Rico, died on December 20, 2016. Mr. Henandes worked in the maintenance with UALBANY and Janitronics. He is survived by a son, several siblings and dear friends. There will be no service.
Ruth Alma (Hudson) Ostrander
Dec 14, 2016
Ruth Alma (Hudson) Ostrander, 90, of East Greenbush NY died December 14, 2016, in Albany, NY. Ruth was born at home in Washingtonville, NY on August 3, 1926. She was the daughter of the late David and Susan Brown Hudson and sister of the late Norma Comfort and Dorothy Zahn. Ruth graduated from New Paltz Teachers College in 1947 with...
William H. Morgan
Dec 10, 2016
Born August 7, 1945 ~ Died December 10, 2016 William H. Morgan, 71, of Albany, passed away on December 10, 2016. He was raised in Delmar, a graduate of Bethlehem Central High School, Class of 1963. Bill received a four-year degree after attending SUNY and USC. He made many trips to India on his own spiritual journey. Bill's parents were...
Florence Margaret Hoffman
Dec 10, 2016
Florence M. Hoffman, 92 of Albany, entered into eternal rest on Saturday December 10th 2016. Florence is predeceased by her beloved husband John C. Hoffman, her sisters Ann Venus and Catherine Martin. One of Flo's dearest loves in this world was her husband. Married 62 years Flo and Jacks love only grew stronger as they spent their years together. Like...
Joanne B. Labriola (Trzcinski)
Dec 5, 2016
Joanne B. "Joany" Labriola (Trzcinski), age 75 of Schenectady, beloved wife of the late Fred Labriola, passed away at home on December 5, 2016, after a brief illness. She was born on March 20, 1941 and was a lifelong resident of the Capital District. Her current vocations were, mother, sister, aunt and friend. Her past employment included working as a...
John A. Wilson
Dec 2, 2016
ALBANY John A. Wilson, 67, of Albany, passed away on December 2, 2016. Arrangements are under the direction of SIMPLE CHOICES, Inc. a cremation service. Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, December 10th beginning at 1 p.m. at the Mt. Moriah Baptist Church, 269 Spruce Street, Albany, NY 12210.
Annette (Schwartz) Bloodstein
Nov 27, 2016
ALBANY Annette (née Schwartz) Bloodstein, of Albany, formerly of Brooklyn, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 27, 2016, surrounded by her loving family. She was 95 years old. She grew up in the Bronx where, at age 14, she met her future husband, Oliver Bloodstein. They were married for 69 years until his death in 2010. Annette was educated at...
Christopher Alan Hogle
Nov 6, 2016
ALBANY Christopher Alan Hogle, 53, of Albany, passed away unexpectedly following a long courageous battle with cancer. Son of the late Raymond and Emily Hogle. He is survived by one brother Scott Hogle of Garland, TX , and two sisters, Angel Salvinski and Heather Quinlan both of Albany, and several nieces and nephews. He was a beloved brother, uncle and...
John Michael Milanese
Nov 4, 2016
A Floridian all his life, John was Born on April 29, 1959 in Ormond Beach, and died November 4, 2016 at his home in Oakland Park. Survived by his Mother Suzanne (Dawson-Milanese) Clary, Sister Laurie Cathell, Nephew Nicholas Cathell, Devoted Companion Cheryl Lione, Aunt Marge Milanese of Waterford, NY, Cousins Michelle (Milanese) and David Pesek of Waynesville, NC, and a...
Sylvester Bell
Nov 4, 2016
ALBANY Sylvester "Sly" Bell, 65, passed away peacefully on November 4, 2016 surrounded by loved ones. A memorial service will be held at 6 p.m. this Wednesday (Nov. 16th) at the Capital City Rescue Mission (C.C.R.M.) at 95 Arch Street in Albany.
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...
