Kevin A. Mahony
Aug 3, 2024
DELMAR—Kevin A. Mahony, 75, passed away on August 3, 2024 after a long battle with heart disease. Born on August 1, 1949 in Albany to the late James and Elizabeth (O’Hare) Mahony, Kevin was a proud graduate of Albany’s Vincentian Institute and Fordham University. He began his career as a recreational therapist for special needs residents at the former...
Lois Smith
Aug 3, 2024
GLENMONT- Lois Degearro Smith, passed away peacefully on Saturday August 3, 2024. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Anna Degearro. Lois was a proud graduate of Vincentian Institute class of 1959, St. Peter's Hospital School of Nursing, and she received her Master’s degree from State University of NY at Albany through SUNY Utica/Rome. ...
Dennis G. O'Brien, Sr.
Jul 26, 2024
NISKAYUNA - Dennis G. O’Brien, Sr., 82, passed away on Friday July 26, 2024. He was born in Albany on April 1, 1942 to the late John M. and Katherine Lamouree O’Brien. Dennis served in the Marine Corps and was Honorably Discharged in 1961. He worked for 55 years as an operating engineer for the Local 106. In addition...
Lena M. Flannery
Jul 21, 2024
Albany - Lena M. Flannery, 92, passed away on July 21, 2024 with her loving family by her side.
Born and raised in Albany, Lena was the cherished daughter of Italian immigrant parents Dominick Raponi, Maria “Mary” Raponi (Reali). She grew up in what was then known as Albany’s Little Italy. Lena worked in the banking industry...
Clifford M. Allen
Jul 20, 2024
Clifford M. Allen, 62, of Albany, NY, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday July 20th, 2024 after exceeding the odds of a long term chronic illness. Mickey took his last breath with his family at his side, as the song “Let It Be” by the Beatles came on the radio, with the brightest sun imaginable shining in.
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Margaret A. Mckinley
Jul 17, 2024
CLIFTON PARK - Margaret A. McKinley (Gigante), aged 96, passed away peacefully on July 17, 2024, in Albany, NY. Born on August 15, 1927, to the late Frank and Giroloma Gigante, Margaret lived a long and fulfilling life, touching the hearts of many with her warmth, strength, and unwavering spirit.
Margaret was predeceased by her husband of...
James J. Augstell
Jul 14, 2024
HALFMOON - James Augstell, 87, passed away on Sunday July 14, 2024. He was born in 1937 in Albany, New York to the late Harold and Genevieve Augstell. He lived his whole life in Albany and Clifton Park and was a graduate of Cathedral Academy and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
He had a 36 year career at the...
John N. Travis
Jul 11, 2024
ALBANY- John N. Travis passed away Thursday, July 11, 2024 with his wife and his son by his side, after a long battle with Parkinson's. John was born to Kenneth Travis and Roseida Gable Travis on August 12,1950.
He attended St Ann’s Church where he served as an altar boy through college. He graduated from Siena College...
Carole R. Gaylord Maddalla
Jul 8, 2024
Carole Ruth Gaylord Maddalla passed peacefully on Monday July 8th, surrounded and held by her family after a courageous battle with leukemia.
Raised in Nassau by her parents the late Ruth and Earl Gaylord, Carole would fondly reflect and share many of her experiences of her childhood years. She was the apple of her parents’ eyes and...
James R. Gibson, Jr.
Jun 30, 2024
WEST COXSACKIE - James R. Gibson Jr. passed away suddenly on June 30, 2024, at the age of 36.
Born on February 4, 1988 in Troy NY, James was the son of the late James Gibson Sr. and late Anne (Bridgeford) Gibson. James loved watching football especially his favorite team the Buffalo Bills, Fishing with...
John H. Reheuser
Jun 27, 2024
NISKAYUNA—John H. Reheuser—veteran, actor, history buff and railroad enthusiast--passed away at home on June 27, 2024 at the age of 77. He was born in St. Albans, NY to the late Walter and Honora Reheuser. He attended New Hyde Park Memorial High School and earned a BA from Empire College, as well as several associate degrees from SUNY Schenectady....
Walter J. Riegel Jr.
Jun 20, 2024
Walter “Jerry” Jerome Riegel, Jr. will be remembered for his easy going nature, enduring love of friends and family, and lifelong commitment to his favorite team, the Buffalo Bills. Known to his nieces and nephews as “Uncle F-bomb”, Jerry was truly one of a kind. Jerry passed away peacefully at Albany Medical Center surrounded by family on the evening of...
Rose Ann Desorbo "Rosie"
Jun 20, 2024
Rose Ann DeSorbo “Rosie” 72, passed away peacefully Thursday, June 20th, 2024, at St. Peter's Hospice. Born in Albany, daughter of the late Joseph and Rose (Garufi) DeSorbo.
She is predeceased by her brother Frank (Dawn) and survived by her siblings Joe (Barbara), John (Christine) & Mary, Rosie’s beloved nieces & nephews, Mike, Stephanie, Chris, Gina, Doug,...
Mary C. Bartlett
Jun 7, 2024
DELMAR - Mary Catherine (Travis) Bartlett, born September 21, 1929 to the late Adelbert and Barbara (Gansle) Travis, passed away peacefully at St. Peter’s Hospice on June 7, 2024. Mary was the devoted wife to Arthur Bartlett for 66 years, prior to his passing on September 6, 2020.
Mary was a proud graduate of Philip...
Daniel G. Keenan
Jun 3, 2024
ALBANY- Daniel G. Keenan passed away peacefully at home June 3, 2024. He was 90 years old. An Albany native through and through, Dan was the son of Daniel A. and Josephine O’Donohoe Keenan. He was a graduate of St. Teresa of Avila Grammar School, Christian Brothers Academy class of ’51 and the Simmons School of Embalming and Restorative...
Thomas M. Reith
Jun 3, 2024
ALBANY- It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Thomas Michael Reith who left us on June 3, 2024, at the age of 60. Tom’s unwavering dedication to his family, every dog that came into his path, his passion for sports, and his enduring love for his nephews defined a life well-lived.
Born on...
John Scarpellino
May 30, 2024
John Scarpellino, 82, of Rensselaer, passed away on May 30, 2024, with his loving family by his side. Born in Providence Rhode Island on September 14, 1941, he is the son of the late Giovannie and Edna (Wise) Scarpellino.
Survived by his daughters Karen Scarpellino Kelley, Jean Meher (Bryon) and grandchildren William John Thibodeau III, Aiden Kelley...
Donna Gavel Humphreys
May 24, 2024
ALBANY- Donna Gavel Humphreys died unexpectedly, but peacefully, at her home on May 24, 2024. Donna was born on September 3, 1947 in Batavia, New York. She was the daughter of the of the late Elaine and John Gavel (John died when Donna was three). Donna was a graduate of Batavia High School and received her Bachelor’s degree and...
Leonardo Velez
May 21, 2024
Leonardo Velez, 82, of Albany passed away on May 21, 2024, with his loving family by his side. Born in Medellin Colombia on May 22, 1941, he is the son of the late Leonel and Eloisa Velez.
Survived by his son Leonel (Suzanne) Velez of Belchertown, Ma and his beloved grandchildren, Alexander, Dylan and Carly.
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Mary Theresa Agnes Sontz
May 20, 2024
Mary Theresa Agnes Sontz, 89, of Albany, passed away on May 20, 2024, with her loving family by her side. Born in Troy, NY on October 16, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Marion and Blanche Czernecki and adopted daughter of the Francis Casale, sisters Kay, Rita and Janet.
Mary worked for several years at...
