Robert C. Pleasants
Feb 9, 2016
Slingerlands- Robert C. Pleasants, 71, passed away February 9, 2016 in Albany, N.Y. Born in Honolulu, Hawaii January 20, 1945, son of the late Robert and Lillian Pleasants. Survived by his wife Diane of 46 years, daughter Kellie Boyle (Jim), son Jason Pleasants (Simone), granddaughters Nicole Pleasants and Kendra Boyle. He was a Vietnam Veteran serving in the Navy Construction...
Edith Julia Palmatier
Feb 6, 2016
Glenville – Edith Julia Palmatier, 97, of 610 Saratoga Road passed away at Ellis Hospital on Saturday, February 6, 2016. She is now rejoicing in the presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Julia was born on October 21, 1918 in Ballston Spa, New York. She was the daughter of the late Robert A. and Edith (DeFreest) Davis of...
Lillian K. Clark
Feb 2, 2016
Troy – Lillian K. Clark, formerly of Troy, passed away at Evergreen Commons in East Greenbush on Tuesday, February 2, 2016. She was 86 years old. Born in Troy on February 8, 1929, Lillian was the daughter of the late John and Catherine (Malek) Kielb. She graduated from Troy High School as well as Albany Business College. Lillian worked as...
Billie Aul
Feb 1, 2016
Albany, NY- Billie Aul, aged 62, died at home on February 1 after a long battle with metastatic breast cancer. She was born Feb. 18, 1953, Pittsburgh, PA and grew up in Westchester County, NY. Billie was brilliant, analytic, creative and kind, bringing together friends from diverse circles of life to intersect by sharing her interests and theirs. She received...
Diane Lynn Hart
Jan 31, 2016
Amsterdam - Diane passed away January 31, 2016 after a short illness at the age of 62. She was the daughter of the late Samuel and Helen Berrian. She is survived by her loving husband David Hart, her three children, Jennifer Sutherland of Ballston Spa, Heather Lafreniere of Fultonville, Helen Polsin of Scotia, two grandchildren and her sister Colleen Guzzo...
Dr. Bernardo Gaviria
Jan 29, 2016
Slingerlands, NY- Dr. Bernardo Gaviria died on January 29, 2016, from complications of Parkinson's disease. Bernardo (Bernie) was born October 5, 1930, in Bogotá, Colombia, to Bernardo Gaviria and Tulia Piñeros Gaviria. He was the eldest of five children. He graduated with a medical degree from Javeriana University and immigrated to the United States in 1957. He completed post-doctoral studies...
Kathleen M. Bardin
Jan 25, 2016
COLONIE- Kathleen M. Bardin passed away peacefully at home with her husband Wayne and her "kids"; Scooter and Casey at her side on January 25, 2016. She is predeceased by her parents John and Marjorie Foley and her brother Jackie. Kathleen is survived by her sister Maureen Zelka (Stan) and her brothers William Foley (Diane) and Peter. Kathleen worked at...
Kevin J. Sammon
Jan 19, 2016
DELMAR Kevin J. Sammon, 60, passed away peacefully Tuesday, January 19, 2016 at The Hospice Inn, St Peter's Hospital after a short illness. He is survived by his wife, Lisa (Racana) Sammon; children Michelle (Brian) Pelchat of Anthem, AZ, Stacie, Jason, and Stephanie Sammon (fiancé James Glastetter) of Delmar, NY; grandchildren Alexander Hillicoss, Nicholas and Avalynn Sammon of Delmar, NY,...
Jimmy Richardson
Jan 17, 2016
Jimmy Richardson, 53, of Schenectady, passed away on Sunday, January 17, 2016 after a brief illness. Jimmy was born in Kershaw County, South Carolina, the son of the late Labertha Demery. He was raised in Rochester, NY and resided most recently in Schenectady, NY. He was a graduate of Monroe Community College where he obtained a degree in food service...
Theresa May (Salmon) Gilchrist Wayne
Jan 11, 2016
SLINGERLANDS- Theresa May (Salmon) Gilchrist Wayne, 87, of Slingerlands passed away on January 11, 2016 peacefully in her sleep surrounded by her loving family. Theresa was born to the late Charles and Lucille (Douglas) Salmon. She was raised in Glens Falls, with her four siblings before moving to Green Island, where she graduated from high school. Wife of the late...
Harold Charles Graves
Jan 7, 2016
Harold Charles "Cooterboy" Graves, 62, of Albany, passed away at his home on January 7, 2016. He was born in Marion, S.C., a son of Willow Graves, Sr. and the late Carrie (Baccus) Graves. He was educated in the Marion School District and was a long time employee for the State of New Jersey. He leaves to cherish his memory,...
Kalixt S. Synakowski
Dec 29, 2015
Kalixt S. Synakowski New Hartford Kalixt S. (Kal) Synakowski, of New Hartford, passed away peacefully on December 29, 2015, at the Kingsway Community in Schenectady, New York. Born on August 4, 1924, Kal was born and raised in a Polish enclave in Riverhead, Long Island, the eldest son of immigrants Mary (née Mack) and Kalixt S. Synakowski. He was a...
Shannen Lea Damane
Dec 25, 2015
Schenectady, NY- Shannen Lea Damane, 46, of Schenectady, went home to her Lord and Savior on Christmas Day, December 25, 2015, after battling illness. Cherished daughter of Diana Marie Romo Jimenez (and the late Manuel Romo), loving aunt to: Nathan Chad Alberson and Carlos Alberson Hinjosa, both of Schenectady, dearest sister of: John David Alberson of California, Stephanie Alberson of...
Nancy A. Sinisgalli
Dec 22, 2015
ALBANY, NY Nancy A. Sinisgalli, 78, of Albany, passed away on December 22, 2015 with her husband and three children at her side. She was born on June 2, 1937 to the late Raymond and Mary Paradise. Nancy was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She loved to cook and took great pride in caring for the elderly. Nancy is...
Tyrone Hayes Boschulte, Sr.
Dec 10, 2015
Tyrone Hayes Boschulte, Sr. was born in New York City on January 16, 1959 to the late Hugo Boschulte and Doris Hayes. He passed away at Albany Memorial Hospital, following a three-year battle with cancer during the early morning hours of Thursday, December 10th, 2015. Comforted by family and friends who visited him. He was 56 years old. Tyrone was...
Linda D. Pitkin
Nov 17, 2015
August 17th 1946 - November 17th 2015 Resided in Guilderland, NY Formerly of Marlboro, NY Linda Pitkin, 69, of Schenectady, passed peacefully with family by her side on November 17th after a short battle with cancer. Linda was born on August 17, 1946 in Newburgh, NY to parents Harry and Grace Arrao Pitkin. She graduated from Marlboro High School in...
Karen Ann (Smith Pidgeon) Maclachlan
Nov 15, 2015
Schenectady,NY- Karen Ann Smith Pidgeon MacLachlan, 66, of Schenectady, NY, died peacefully at home on Sunday, November 15, 2015. Karen was the loving daughter of the late William and Eleanor Smith. Fiancé to her Boo, James Magiera. Loving Mother to Michael (Dawn) Pidgeon Jr., Dana (Lou) Breton and Kristopher (Frank) Pidgeon. Devoted Nana to Amberlyn Pidgeon, Gabriella Negron and Victoria...
Irving F. Welch
Nov 10, 2015
Ghent, NY Irving F. Welch, 99, of Ghent, passed away at home on Tuesday, November 10, 2015 surrounded by his loving family. Irving enlisted in the Army of the United States July 1938 serving three years. He was very proud to represent the United States Army at the 1939 World's Fair in New York City. He was called back to...
James K. Sousek
Nov 3, 2015
Schenectady, NY- James K. "Jimbo" Sousek, 49, of Schenectady, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, November 3rd, with family by his side. Jim was born in Two Rivers, Wisconsin and raised in Francis Creek, Wisconsin, the oldest of three boys and first son of Ronele and James R. Sousek. Jim came to New York in 2001 and has been a Rotterdam resident...
Douglas A. Moran
Oct 30, 2015
Schenectady, NY- Douglas Arlington Moran, 76, of Schenectady, passed away on October 30, 2015 in the loving arms of his wife with family at his side. He was born on June 1, 1939 in Elizabethtown, NY to Violet (Talbot) and Jack Moran, the oldest of four boys. He is survived by his loving wife and best friend of 35 years,...
