Schumaker, Richard L.
Feb 26, 2020
DELMAR – Richard L Schumaker (“Louie”) age 90, of Delmar, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday, February 26, 2020. He was born in Albany in 1929, the son of the late Edwin and Veronica (Lynch) Schumaker. He graduated from Christian Brothers Academy in 1948, where he played on an undefeated football team and was selected...
Devoss Sr., Walter J.
Feb 20, 2020
COLONIE - DeVoss, Walter, J. Sr., 94, passed away peacefully on February 20, 2020, after a brief illness. Born in Burlington, Vermont, he was the son of the late Philip and Cora (Gokey) DeVoss. Walter served in the United States Navy and was a proud WWII Veteran having served in the Pacific Theatre. He often told stories...
Saponara, Antonio
Feb 18, 2020
ALBANY- Antonio Saponara, 91, passed away peacefully on February 18, after a long and fulfilling life. Antonio was born in Montemurro, Provincia di Potenza, Italy. He was the son of the late Filippo Saponara and the late Anna (Anina) Caropreso. Antonio and his family were farmers, shepherds and livestock keepers. Antonio completed military service in the Ariete...
Daly, John T., Jr.
Feb 17, 2020
GLENMONT - John T. Daly Jr., 61, passed away peacefully on February 17, 2020 at Albany Medical Center Hospital in Albany. Born in Cheltenham, PA, he was the son of John and Evelyn (Morison) Daly. After living in several areas as a child, he grew up in Rockland County and graduated from Clarkstown North High School in...
Green, Mary Elizabeth “Betty”
Feb 16, 2020
ALBANY - Mary Elizabeth ‘Betty” Green, 64, passed away peacefully on February 16, 2020. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late James and Elizabeth (Carey) Deso. Betty was a loving and dedicated daycare provider for children for 18 years. She is survived by her husband of 29 years David Green as well as her...
Mahar, Frances L.
Feb 15, 2020
Albany- Frances Lawson Mahar passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home on February 15, the same day as her mother’s birthday. She was born in Rutland, VT, the daughter of Benjamin T. and Frances (Kelly) Lawson. Fran was a graduate of the Academy of the Holy Names in Albany, and a retiree of the NYS...
Foley, Margaret Ann “Peggy”
Feb 11, 2020
VOORHEESVILLE – Margaret Ann “Peggy” (Allen) Foley, passed away at home on the eve of her 77th birthday, February 11, 2020. Born and educated in Albany, she was the daughter of the late William F. and Marge (Graziano) Allen. Peg was a graduate of Cardinal McCloskey High School in 1960. She retired as a teacher assistant for...
Fredericks, Barbara E.
Feb 6, 2020
ALBANY - Barbara E. “Dolly” Fredericks, 82, of Albany passed away peacefully on February 6, 2020. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late Dominick A. and Henrietta (Trumpp) DeSanto Sr. Dolly was an Account Clerk for the NYS Retirement System in Albany, retiring in March, 2000 after 28 years. She was a member of...
Germano, Anthony L.
Feb 5, 2020
GLENMONT -Anthony L. Germano, 98, passed away peacefully on February 5, 2020 at Our Lady of Mercy Life Center in Guilderland. Born and educated in Albany he was the son of the late Lorenzo and Mary (Gitto) Germano. Tony proudly served in the US Army during WWII. He was the owner & operator of Germano’s Auto Service...
Pabst, Mary Lou
Feb 2, 2020
ALBANY - Mary Lou Pabst, 76, of Albany, passed away peacefully on Sunday February 2, 2020, after a long illness. Born in Columbus, Georgia, she was the beloved only child of the late Vera M and Donald W. Pabst. A proud Albany resident, she graduated from Cardinal McCloskey High School and worked until her retirement at the...
Frechette, Martha M.
Jan 27, 2020
ALBANY- Martha M. Frechette, 84, of Albany, passed away peacefully on January 27, 2020 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Hartford, NY on December 18, 1935 and was the beloved daughter of the late Anna M. Bennett and Thomas W. Albert Sr. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her...
O’Hare, Elizabeth M
Jan 21, 2020
ALBANY - Elizabeth M. Clune O’Hare, 81, passed away Tuesday, January 21, 2020 after a brief illness. Born and raised in Scotia, she was the daughter of the late John and Lillian Thornton Clune. She worked several years at Academy of the Holy Names before working as a secretary for NYS Law Department for 25 years, retiring...
Gitto, Jane
Jan 18, 2020
DELMAR - Jane Gitto, 75, passed away peacefully on January 18, 2020 at the Daughters of Sarah Nursing Home. Born in Albany and a graduate of Cardinal McCloskey High School, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Ann (Aliberti) Gitto. Jane worked as a clerk at CSEA for 37 years and was a communicant of...
Scepi, Nancy M.
Jan 17, 2020
ALBANY - Nancy M. Scepi, 94, of Albany, passed away peacefully on January 17, 2020 at the Teresian House with her loving family by her side. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of Salvatore and Rosaria (Cassara) Scepi. Nancy was a Clerk for over 40 years with the NYS Dept. of Education at the State Library...
Glasser, Regina “Jean”
Jan 13, 2020
GLENMONT - Regina “Jean” Glasser, 95, passed away peacefully on January 13 at St. Peters Hospital. She was born in Albany the daughter of William and Margaret (Reinisch) Pomakoy. Jean was a waitress for over 20 years at Albany Savings Bank in Albany. She enjoyed traveling the country for many years with her husband Howard who was...
Fischer, Helen F.
Jan 11, 2020
ALBANY- Helen F. Fischer, a lifelong resident of Albany, passed away peacefully on Saturday January 11, 2020. She was born Oct 5, 1928 to Florence Maikowski Fischer and to former Albany Co. Sheriff Edward M. Fischer. Helen grew up in Albany’s South End and graduated from St. John’s High school. After graduation, Helen began her 40 plus year career...
Rissberger, Joan C.
Jan 10, 2020
COHOES- Joan (Cooney) Rissberger, 92, entered eternal life on January 10, 2020 at the Eddy Village Green in Cohoes. Joan was born in Albany and was the daughter of the late Thomas and Loretta (Zehner) Cooney.She formerly resided in Voorheesville, Murrell’s Inlet, South Carolina and Troy before returning back to Albany. She was a 1945 graduate of...
Baker, Mary “Jane”
Jan 8, 2020
ALBANY - Mary “Jane” Baker, 89, of Albany, passed away peacefully on January 8, 2020 at the Hospice Inn at St. Peter’s. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late Alfred and Mary Christiansen. A lifelong Albany resident, she was a graduate of Bethlehem Central High School.After graduation, she worked for the New York Telephone...
Petro, Alison J. (Benoit)
Jan 6, 2020
ALBANY - Alison J. Petro (Benoit), 57, of Albany, formerly of Glenmont, passed away on January 6, 2020 at the Hospice Inn at St. Peter’s Hospital.Born on May 31,1962 in Tacoma, Wash. into a military family and grew up in Plattsburgh, New York. She attended Peru Central School, completed her undergraduate degree at SUNY Geneseo, and graduated...
Caccamo, Amelia
Jan 5, 2020
Downingtown, PA -- Amelia Caccamo, 90, died Sunday, January 5, 2020, at Brandywine Hospital.She passed peacefully after a short illness. Born and educated in Siderno Marina, Calabria, Italy, she was the daughter of the late Giuseppe and Giuseppina (Fragomeni) Muia.She lived for many years in Delmar, NY, was an active member of St. Thomas parish, and worked...
