John Thomas Sullivan
Jul 26, 2012
JOHN T. SULLIVAN, Albany, NY Our dear and beloved friend, John T. Sullivan ("Sulli") died after a battle with cancer on July 26, 2012. Known for his caring nature, incredible mind, quick wit, generosity, delicious margaritas, and his gardening and cooking skills, Sulli's passing leaves his friends with a deep hole in our hearts. Our weekly Saturday dinners and yearly...
James W. Ryan, Jr.
Jul 25, 2012
Troy James W. Ryan, Jr., 75 of 5th Avenue, Troy, died on Wednesday morning July 25, 2012 at St. Mary's Hospital. Jim was born in Troy, NY to the late James W. and Edith Hastings Ryan. He was a lifelong city resident. Jim worked for approximately 15 years at the Watervliet Arsenal before his employment with the Veterans Administration Hospital...
Stephen D. Browne
Jul 24, 2012
Browne, Steve BERNE " Friends, family, neighbors and community members have been gathering this week from across the country and around the world to honor Steve Browne, who moved on to new adventures Tuesday, July 24, 2012, while working on the family farm in Berne. Steve, known to friends and family as "Poppa Browne," was born in Avon, graduated from...
Rose Grembocki
Jul 23, 2012
Albany Rose Grembocki, 94, of Latham, NY, died on Monday, July 23, 2012. She was born in North Adams, MA to the late Biagio Raona and Mary (Pasquarella) Martello. Rose lived most of her life in Albany, NY and several years in Detroit, Michigan. She also enjoyed many winters in Naples, FL. Rose was an accomplished seamstress having worked in...
Donald L. Dayer
Jul 16, 2012
Schenectady - Donald Dayer, longtime resident of Grooms Corners in Clifton Park, died peacefully in his sleep, after numerous health complications. In 2011 he relocated to the Stockade section of Schenectady to be closer to his son, Keith. Don's quiet yet friendly personality lead to him having leisure activities at the Day Haven Adult Day Care Program, and several volunteers...
Alan R. Lamb
Jul 13, 2012
Alan R. Lamb Scotia, NY - Alan R. Lamb, 66, of Scotia passed away gently and peacefully on Friday, July 13, 2012 following a courageous battle with cancer. Born June 23, 1946 in West Palm Beach, FL, he was the son of the late Arthur and Dorothy Lamb. Alan is survived by his caring and loving wife, Melissa Barriere Lamb...
Sheila M. Redcross
Jul 11, 2012
Troy Sheila M. Redcross, 60, formerly of Troy, NY and most recently of Anderson, Indiana, died suddenly on Wednesday, July 11, 2012. Sheila was born in Troy and was a lifelong resident until moving to Anderson in 2009. She was a Nurses Aid at St. Mary's Hospital (Seton Health) for many years retiring in 2008. Sheila's past times included walking...
Mary W. Festine
Jul 2, 2012
Niskayuna, NY Mary W. Festine, of Wynwood, 1786 Union Street, Niskayuna, died on Monday, July 2, 2012 at Ellis Hospital after a short illness, she was 103. Mary was born in Utica, NY and moved with her late husband Anthony Festine, who died December 20, 1995, to Clinton, NY where they owned and operated a dry cleaning business. They moved...
William H. Belton
Jun 30, 2012
William "Bey" Belton past away June 30, 2012. He was born Febuary 18, 1943 in Camden, SC and raised in Harlem, NY to Connie and the late Willie Belton. In 1995, William and his wife Minnie Belton of 37 years relocated to Albany from Poughkeepsie, NY with their surviving daughters Jamila and Beyonna Belton. William leaves 2 brothers George and...
Lester A. Keller
Jun 17, 2012
Lester A. Keller, 90, of Niskayuna died June 17 at home. Born in Budapest, Hungary, Mr. Keller came to the U.S. in 1923. He was reared and educated in New York City. During World War II, he served with the U.S. Army in Europe. For most of his career, he was a clinical psychotherapist and social worker in New York...
Mary A. Stewart
Jun 17, 2012
Troy Mary A. Stewart, 74 of Gurley Avenue, died Sunday, June 17th at St. Mary's Hospital after a short illness. Born in Troy to the late Frank and Margaret Ferra, Mary was a life long city resident, educated in Troy Public Schools. She was employed with the Troy Housing Authority and retired in 1999. Mary enjoyed spending time with her...
Norine M. Murray
Jun 15, 2012
Troy, NY Norine M. Murray, 89 of 16 Orr Street, Troy, NY, died on Friday afternoon, June 15th at Samaritan Hospital, Troy, after a lengthy illness. Norine was born in Troy to the late Francis A. and Mary M. Nolan Murray and has been a lifelong city resident. She attended St. Patrick's Elementary School and graduated from Troy High, Class...
Emily F. Paulette
Jun 10, 2012
Troy Emily F. Paulette, 83 of Colonie, formerly of Wynantskill, NY, died on Sunday, June 10, 2012 after a brief illness. Born in Nassau, NY, she was the daughter of the late Eugene and Mary Frances (Cofferan) Miller. Emily had resided for the past 7 years in Colonie after living in Wynantskill for 25 years. She had been a resident...
Bruce A. Houghton
Jun 5, 2012
Bruce Alfred Houghton, 70, passed away Tuesday, June 05, 2012 in Guilderland Center, New York. Bruce was a graduate of Bethlehem High School, Hudson Valley Community College, and the Institute of Design and Construction in New York City. He began his career as an architectural designer in New York City and Albany, NY before accepting the position of Superintendent of...
Pauline Ruth Clements
Jun 3, 2012
Pauline Ruth "Stevie" Clements Pauline Ruth "Stevie" Clements, age 87 of Chatham, NY died Sunday, June 3, 2012. Born in Madison, Maine on July 6, 1924, Stevie was the daughter of the late Caleb Dalton and Ruth H. Stevens. She served in the US Navy during WWII (Waves). Stevie attended the University of Maine, Alfred University and Empire State College...
Michael Harrigan
May 31, 2012
Michael M. Harrigan passed away peacefully on May 31, 2012. Michael will be remembered as an avid lover of the NY Yankees, NY Giants and PGA golfer, Phil Mickelson. Mike loved to ski, play pool, play golf, spend time with his many friends and tease everyone he cared about. His memory for telling jokes was unsurpassed. He worked for NY...
Martha Ellen Johnson
May 30, 2012
Martha Ellen Kiley Johnson Martha Ellen Kiley Johnson, 97, peacefully went to heaven on May 30, 2012, at Van Rensselaer Manor in Troy. She was a lifelong resident of Troy, and for 54 years, she was the beloved wife of the late LeRoy J. Johnson, Jr. of Troy. Martha was born on September 11, 1914, the daughter of John and...
Charles K. Bartholomew
May 18, 2012
Charles ("Black Bart")Kane Bartholomew, age 92, died May 18, 2012 at home, surrounded by his loving family, after a long and fulfilling life. Charles was born in Houston, TX on January 18, 1920 to the late Harold V. and Thalia K. Bartholomew, both natives of Queens County, NY. An offspring of German immigrants of the late 19th century, he received...
June F. Vetere
May 12, 2012
June F. Vetere, joined her beloved husband Joe, in heaven on May 12, 2012. She is survived by her son Frank (and his three children Michael, Leann and James), daughter Debbie and daughter Diane (and her four children Joseph, Anthony, Andrew and Christian). Every person who met June loved her. She was kind, gentle, generous and always willing to help...
Marie Anne Shadeaux Stackhouse
Apr 22, 2012
New Lebanon Marie Anne Shadeaux Stackhouse, 39 of Main Street, New Lebanon, died at home on Sunday, April 22, 2012. She was the loving mother of Jasmine Kolonics and soulmate of Louis A. Kolonics.
