Vrooman, Morey
Nov 26, 2022
ALBANY- Morey Vrooman died suddenly on November 26, 2022. Morey was born in Pittsfield, MA the son of Douglas and Charlotte Campbell Vrooman. He grew up in nearby Hinsdale, MA and lived a long time in Albany. Morey is survived by his wife, Rosemarie Tobin; daughter Tracy Gibeau (Marc); son Christopher Vrooman; former daughter-in-law Patricia Reyes Donoso; his grandchildren,...
Blair, Bertha A.
Nov 22, 2022
DELMAR - Bertha Ames Blair, 85, of Delmar passed away on November 22, 2022 at home with her beloved family by her side after a long illness. She was born in Cooperstown, NY in 1937 to Murry W. and Florence Ames of Richfield Springs, NY. Bertha was the oldest of three children. Growing up on the family dairy farm...
Horan, Robert A. Sr.
Nov 22, 2022
ALBANY- Robert A. Horan, Sr., 73, passed away Tuesday, November 22, 2022. Born and educated in Albany, he was the son of the late Raymond and Stacia Dziamba Horan. Bob served in the Army during the Vietnam War and was stationed in Germany. He was a courier for many years with St. Peter’s Health Partners. Bob was a member...
Popluhar, James
Nov 21, 2022
ALBANY- James Popluhar, 60, passed away suddenly at home November 21, 2022. Jim was well known throughout the Albany community and will be missed by his many friends. Funeral services will be private.
Denault, Leo W.
Nov 20, 2022
DELMAR- Leo Wilfred Denault, 95, father of six and grandfather of eighteen, passed away peacefully on November 20, 2022 of natural causes, surrounded by his family. Leo was born August 27, 1927 in Auburn, New York, to Aldea Blanche Denno (née LePage ) and Wilfred L. Denno (Denault). He was a born learner who spent his life seeking knowledge...
Van Alstyne, Janice
Nov 20, 2022
ALBANY- Janice Van Alstyne 89, died peacefully on Sunday, November 20, 2022 at Eddy Memorial Geriatric Center in Troy. Jan was born in 1933 to Robert Van Alstyne and Alice Van Alstyne (nee Kells). Raised in Nassau, Jan was a graduate of Columbia High School (1950). She earned her bachelor’s degree in Art & Sociology from Central College in...
Mcnamara, Emmet J. Jr.
Nov 18, 2022
TROY- Emmet Joseph McNamaraJr, 92, passed away on Friday, November 18, 2022 after a brief illness. Born and raised in Buffalo, Emmet was the beloved son of the late Emmet J. and Elizabeth Campbell McNamara; loving husband of the late Patricia Neelon McNamara; devoted brother of the late Margaret M. McNamara and the late Elizabeth M. (Harry) Yates II;...
Reohr, Joseph H. (Jay) Iii
Nov 17, 2022
HALFMOON-With profound sadness we mourn the passing of Joseph H. Reohr, III (Jay) of Halfmoon. Jay passed away peacefully on November 17, 2022, surrounded by his loving family, after a short, but heroic battle with Stage 4 Hodgkin’s. Born in Albany, NY in 1955, he was the son of the late Joseph H. Reohr, Jr. and Jean M. (Renak)...
Brown, Anna E.
Nov 16, 2022
ALBANY- Anna E. (Franklin) Brown, passed away Wednesday, November 16, 2022. Born and educated in Albany, she was the daughter of the late Charles Frankiln and Minerva Field. Anna was employed at Picotte Realty for 25 years. Anna was an amazing, selfless, and loving personwho dedicated her life to her family whom she loved dearly. She enjoyed cooking, listening...
Mccarthy, James A.P. Esq.
Nov 15, 2022
ALBANY- James A.P. McCarthy, Esq. “Jimmy” 66, unexpectedly passed away November 15, 2022. True to his steadfast nature he lived his entire life in Albany. Born to Justin and Elizabeth Hunter McCarthy, he purchased his first and only family home in 1988 raising all four children there. Jimmy leaves behind his wife Carol; children R.J. (Marissa), Jeff (Allison), Carolyn...
Gonczi, Maria Janik
Nov 12, 2022
AMSTERDAM- Maria Janik Gonczi, 82, died Saturday November 12, 2022 at River Ridge Nursing Center. Born in Budapest, Hungary, she was the daughter ofthe late Bela and Ottilia Horvath Janik. Maria immigrated to the US in 1951. She worked in food service at the Stratton VA Medical Center for many years. She was wife of the late Mihaly Gonczi;...
Rinaldo, Joseph J.
Nov 4, 2022
SCHENECTADY – Joseph J. Rinaldo, 73, passed away peacefully Friday, November 4, 2022 at St. Peter’s Hospital. Born and educated in Albany, he was the son of the late Joseph and Frances Rinaldo. Joe served in the US Marine Corps. during Vietnam. He worked for NYS OGS until 1986. He then entered the automobile sales business founding Titan Auto...
Fedele, Kathleen M.
Nov 2, 2022
SLINGERLANDS-Kathleen Mary Fedele, 79, passed away suddenly, yet peacefully, at home on Wednesday, November 2, 2022. She was born on July 16, 1943 in Albany, New York and was the daughter of the late Frank and Dolores Dunham. She is survived by her beloved husband of 53 years, John Rocco Fedele and her cherished daughters, Lisa Clifford and her...
Sears, Patricia M.
Oct 28, 2022
COLONIE – Patricia Sears passed away on October 28, 2022 surrounded by her loved ones. She is predeceased by her parents Edward and Josephine (DiNova) Busch, her sister Lynn, and brother Kevin. She is survived by siblings Mark and Pat, Kathy, and Donna. Her children Teri and Barry, David and Rachel, Robert and Angela, and Brian. Her grandchildren Morgan,...
Burdick, Frederick C.
Oct 28, 2022
DELMAR- Frederick Clinton Burdick, 91 died on October 28, 2022 after a short illness. He was born in 1931, the second son of Harold Blake and Marion Manske Burdick of Clinton, NY. After graduating from Hamilton College, ’53, Mr. Burdick took his Master’s Degree the following year from Albany State Teachers’ College and then served 2 years in the...
Walsh, Sara R.
Oct 27, 2022
BETHLEHEM – Sara Rosano Walsh died at her daughter’s home on October 27, 2022. Mother of the Hon. Margaret Walsh and Maria Gallo, grandmother of Francesca Gallo and Michael Gallo, Sara was the wife of the late Cornelius Walsh, daughter of the late Mary Lomonoco Rosano and Philip Rosano and sister of Carmen (Colette) Rosano, Antonia Rosano Martin, and...
Cook, Norine A.
Oct 26, 2022
Glenmont - Norine A. Cook, 83, passed away Wednesday, October 26, 2022. Born and educated in Albany, she was the daughter of the late Nora Cook. Norine worked in banking for over 40 years. She is survived by her sister Margaret and brother Thomas Cook; niece Debbie Landauer; also survived by many nieces, nephews, and her beautiful orange cat...
Ciarfello, Joanne M.
Oct 25, 2022
ALBANY - Joanne Martin Ciarfello, 76, passed away surrounded by her loving family Tuesday, October 25, 2022 at the Teresian House after a brief illness. Born in Albany, she was the first daughter of the late Joseph F. and Lois Smith Martin. She graduated from Columbia High School. Joanne was employed at Public School 18 and with CVS. She...
Murphy, Sandra L.
Oct 21, 2022
Feura Bush - Sandra L. Murphy, 62, entered into eternal life suddenly and unexpectedly on Friday, October 21, 2022 with her husband by her side. Born and raised in North Tonawanda (Buffalo) N.Y., she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Ruth Wittkop Pohl. Her deep and abiding Lutheran faith was founded on 8 years studying...
Jennings, Madeline
Oct 13, 2022
ALBANY- Madeline Jennings (nee Lynch), age 88, passed away peacefully on October 13, 2022. Born in Brooklyn, NY, she was the daughter of the late John Lynch and Madeline Driscoll Lynch. She was predeceased by her husband, Joseph Jennings, her sister Jean Konski, and her brother John Lynch, Jr. She is survived by her brother William Lynch; her daughters...
