Sr. Mary Agnes O'Neil, Dc
Dec 8, 2024
MENANDS- Sister Mary Agnes O’Neil, Daughter of Charity, 98 died peacefully at St. Louise House in Menands on December 8, 2024. She was born September 12, 1926 in Bridgeport, CT to John and Mary O’Neil. Mary Agnes was predeceased by her beloved siblings Helen Byrnes, Jack and Tom O’Neil and brother-in-law Harold Byrnes, sisters-in-law Diane O’Neil and Rita O’Neil,...
Sr. Marilyn Perkins, Dc
Dec 7, 2024
MENANDS- Sister Marilyn Perkins, DC, born on July 21, 1939 in Middleboro, MA, passed away on Saturday December 7, 2024 at St. Louise House in Menands. She was the second of four children of Arthur and Rose Perkins. Sister graduated from Middleboro High School in 1957 and then received her Diploma in Nursing from Catherine Laboure School of Nursing...
Sharon E. Van Vranken
Dec 3, 2024
COEYMANS HOLLOW - Sharon E. Van Vranken, 77, passed away on Tuesday December 3, 2024. She was born on June 2, 1947 to the late Harold and Ethel Van Vranken. Sharon worked in Selkirk at Security Supply Corp., where she devoted many years until her retirement. She cherished her lifelong career and memories. Sharon enjoyed many wonderful years of...
Dianne E. Allen
Dec 3, 2024
GLENMONT- Dianne E. Allen, 82 of Glenmont passed away peacefully at Albany Medical Center Hospital on Tuesday December 3, 2024.
Born in Cedar Hill on September 7, 1942 she was the daughter of the late William and Dorothy (Wiggand) Woehrmann. She was employed for 28 years with Bethlehem Schools Transportation.
Dianne is survived by her...
Joseph E. Herold
Nov 29, 2024
DELMAR - Joseph E. Herold, 93, passed away peacefully on Friday November 29, 2024. He was born in Albany on June 28, 1931 to the late Joseph and Irene Herold. Joe was a graduate of CBA and attended Albany Business College. He worked for the Department of Taxation and Finance, receiving the Commissioner's Award. Joe retired in 1993 after...
George R. Brandow
Nov 24, 2024
George R. Brandow passed away on November 24, 2024. Born on January 3, 1931, in Albany, NY, he resided in Albany for most of his life before moving to Glenmont, NY. He was the son of the late Anna Moreland Brandow and Milton Brandow. He graduated from the Christian Brothers Academy in 1949. He met his wife, Joan Dolhof,...
Anthony Schipano
Nov 20, 2024
FEURA BUSH - Anthony Schipano, 93, passed away peacefully on Wednesday November 20, 2024 with his family at his side. He was born in Albany on June 12, 1931 to the late Pasquale and Catherine Bellia Schipano. Starting out shining shoes on the streets of Albany at age 5, to working for the railroad, to driving cab, Tony then...
Mary Emily Skinkle
Nov 16, 2024
MASSACHUSSETS – On Saturday November 16 2024 Emily (Purtell) Skinkle passed peacefully at home with her daughter by her side. Emily was just a month shy of her 98th birthday at the time of her passing.
Born and raised in South Troy, Emily was a 1944 graduate of Catholic Central High School. Shortly after graduating, she moved...
Diane M. Ray
Nov 15, 2024
ALBANY- Diane Marie Ray 79, died November 15, 2024 in Albany, NY at home surrounded by her family after a lengthy health battle.
Diane was born in Albany, on September 9, 1945 to Anthony and Mary (Cross) Lassi. She shared an amazing childhood with her two loving sisters, Josephine Hallenbeck who shared her love of music and...
Janet I. Himmelberger
Nov 14, 2024
ALBANY - Janet Himmelberger, 59, passed away with her family by her side on Thursday November 14, 2024, succumbing to cancer after a courageous battle. Janet was born on September 26, 1965 to the late Margo Ryan Meissner and Lee F. Himmelberger in Albany, NY. She lived in Albany her entire life, raising her best friend and daughter, Meghan...
Roger L. West
Nov 13, 2024
Roger West, 88, passed away on Wednesday November 13, 2024. He was born in East Jewett on December 3, 1935 to the late Henry and Evelyn Holdridge West. Raised in Glenmont, he was a 1954 graduate of Bethlehem Central High School. He then served three years active duty in the Army and was honorably discharged following reserve duty in...
Grace L. Unser
Nov 5, 2024
LOUDONVILLE- Grace L. Unser, 86, of Loudonville passed away on Tuesday November 5, 2024 at the Hospice Inn at St. Peter’s Hospital. Grace was a lifelong resident of Albany. She worked many years in the insurance business for Hartford and later Butler & Brown. Grace was a communicant of Christ Our Light Church in Loudonville.
She is...
Margaret "Peggy" Schwartz
Nov 4, 2024
SLINGERLANDS – Margaret A. Schwartz nee Dietrich, 96, passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side on Monday November 4, 2024.
Born in Buffalo, NY, Peggy, as she was referred to by all, is survived by her children Mary Claire Bauer (Peter Brady) (deceased son-in-law Kevin J. Bauer), Elizabeth Riccio (partner Jim Walter), Michael...
John A Tanner
Oct 30, 2024
ALBANY- John A. Tanner passed away Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at St. Peter's Hospital.
Born in Tuxedo, NY he was the son of the late James and Myrtle Tanner. John worked as a forklift operator for many years at Reynolds Aluminum.
Husband of the late Connie Graham Tanner, he is survived by his sons James...
Kathleen A Hirsch
Oct 27, 2024
COHOES-Kathleen A. (Honroth) Hirsch, 81, passed away at home on Sunday October 27, 2024.
Born in Albany she was the daughter of the late Arthur C. and Lorraine (Hilton) Honroth. She was a graduate of the former Philip Schuyler High School and Mildred Elly Business School. Mrs. Hirsch worked for the NYS Dept. of Social Services retiring...
Nora "Noreen" Nixon
Oct 27, 2024
ALBANY- Nora B. “Noreen” (Murphy) Nixon, 87 passed away on Sunday October 27, 2024 at the Daughters of Sarah Nursing Home.
Born in Cork, Ireland, the daughter of the late Philip and Mary Murphy, she lived in Glens Falls and eventually settled in Albany when she married her husband George. Noreen was a devout Catholic and a...
Frank J. Pavone, Jr.
Oct 26, 2024
GLENMONT- Frank J. Pavone, Jr. 84, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 26, 2024 following a long illness.
A devoted family man, he is survived by his beloved wife of 56 years, Ellen Johnson Pavone; children Judith M (Matthew McCormack) Pavone and Joseph F Pavone; brother Richard (Patricia) Pavone, and many nieces and nephews.
Born...
Saira Akhtar Samuel
Oct 22, 2024
CLIFTON PARK- Saira Akhtar Samuel was born in Sargodha, Pakistan on March 5, 1943, to Ranga Mall and Mahtab Bibi. Saira was one of seven children, which includes: Rakhil(deceased), Maqbool(deceased), Manzoor, Maqsood(deceased), Surriya(deceased), and Mehboob(deceased). Saira married Saleem Samuel on December 21, 1973, in Pakistan, with whom she had five children. Saira and Saleem, along with their four daughters,...
Janet Lynn Sanders
Oct 18, 2024
ALBANY - Janet Lynn Sanders, 76, passed away peacefully on October 18, 2024, surrounded by her beloved partner, Jeannette Reheuser, and dear friends.
Born in Louisville, Kentucky, Janet was the only daughter of the late Lloyd and Willie Mae (Guinee) Sanders. Janet’s family moved frequently throughout her childhood in order to accommodate her father’s career.
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Harold S. Williams
Oct 13, 2024
ALBANY- Harold S Williams, 76, passed away after a long illness at home on Sunday October 13, 2024.
Born and educated in Albany, Harold was the son of the late Harold and Joan (Snow) Williams.
Upon graduating high school he served in the US Marines. Harold worked for himself as a mechanic in the South...
