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...
Marlene Rose Bobowski
Aug 18, 2016
Marlene Rose-Bobowski, 68, of Ballston Spa, passed away August 18, 2016 after a courageous battle of cancer. Marlene was a great Mother, Sister, Grandmother and Friend who leaves behind Her brother Melvin Moraway of Pass Cristian, MS., Daughters, Lisa Rose of Ballston Spa, NY, Laurie Matousek (Daniel) of Lovettsville, VA , a Son Michael Rose of Lovettsville, VA and Step-son,...
Michael F. Milanese
Aug 7, 2016
Michael F. Milanese (Mickey Milan) was born July 10, 1931 in Troy, New York, and died on August 7, 2016 in his home in Florida, after a lingering illness. Mickey is survived by his second son John M. Milanese, Mickey's daughter Laurie Anne (Milanese) Cathell, his grandson Nicholas C. Cathell, and his former wife Suzanne (Dawson) (Milanese) Clary all of...
Mary Lou Frazier/ Russell
Aug 2, 2016
Mary Lou Frazier/Russell, 54, of Halfmoon, born April 6th, 1962, passed away on August 2nd, 2016 shortly after spending time with her family. Born in Troy to the late Elizabeth and Art Russell. Beloved mother, daughter, sister and friend to all of God's creatures. She carried on, and passes down a legacy of unconditional love and acceptance of all things....
Peter N. Constantine
Jul 20, 2016
Peter Constantine 23,of Guilderland NY ,passed away unexpectedly on 7/20/16 He is survived by his Mother Jackie Tompkins,and Stepfather Robert Tompkins of Guilderland, Paternal father ,William Constantine of Hudson Falls, 4 brothers, Tim Constantine,Chris Constantine ,Jamie Constantine of Hudson Falls , and Andrew Constantine of Guilderland, 1 half sister Jessica Randall of Glens Falls,Maternal Grandmother Betty LaRock and many aunts...
Gay Rufer (Burbank)
Jul 20, 2016
Guilderland, NY ~ Gay Rufer (Burbank), died on July 20th, at the age of 72 in her home in Guilderland, New York where she lived for the last 6 years. She was born May 4, 1944 to Eugene and Dorothy Burbank in Niskayuna, New York. She left behind her 4 children--John Rufer, Sean Rufer, Holly Buechler, and Amanda Schneider-Revitt as...
Sean Gerald Wakeley
Jul 20, 2016
Sean Wakeley was born at St. Peter's Hospital on February 17, 1970 to Gail Sherman who predeceased him, and Gerald Edward Wakeley. He was a sweet, active, clever child who captured everyones' hearts. He lived in New York, Arizona and Texas, and then became a citizen of the world. He moved to Madrid and later Barcelona to teach English, and...
Nathan Lebrón
Jul 17, 2016
Nathan Lebrón was born in Harlem, New York on February 20, 1971 and raised in San Sebastián, Puerto Rico by his maternal grandmother Clara Orengo. He passed away July 19, 2016 from complications due to the late-onset effects of radiation exposure during his successful fight against spinal cancer as a teenager. He is survived by his wife, Charlotte Lebrón (Gardner),...
Mckinley Jones, Jr.
Jul 17, 2016
McKinley Jones, Jr. Obituary McKinley Jones Jr. (also known as "Mac" or "Buster") died Sunday, July 17, 2016 in Albany, NY after a long courageous battle with ALS. He was 76. Born in Coeymans, NY on November 7, 1939 McKinley was the seventh child of nine and the only son of the late McKinley Jones and Mary Lipscomb Jones. McKinley...
