Francis John Rooney
Mar 7, 2025
DELMAR- Francis John Rooney, of Delmar, NY, born June 19, 1952, passed away on March 7, 2025. He joins his parents, Phillip and Charlotte, his brother Kevin, parents-in-law Carl and Irma; sister and brother-in-law Didi and Tom, nephew Terry, and many other loved ones on the eternal frontier. Frank is survived by his loving wife, Kerrilynn; his four children,...
Sandra Messerle Driscoll
Jun 1, 2025
ALBANY- Sandra Messerle, age 86, of Albany, New York, passed away peacefully at home on June 1, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born and raised in Loudonville, NY and was the daughter of Marjorie Cartwright Messerle and Joseph Messerle. A devoted mother, proud grandmother, loyal friend, and the heart of our family, Sandra was known for her...
Warren Louis Schreiber
May 29, 2025
MALTA - Warren L. Schreiber, 77, passed away peacefully on Thursday May 29, 2025. He was born in Brooklyn on April 17, 1948 to the late Charles Schreiber and Charlotte Aschenbeck. After he graduated highschool, Warren joined the Army and was honorably discharged in 1970. He was a graduate of UAlbany. Warren was a database engineer for CMA Consulting Services....
Eleanor Maio
May 28, 2025
ALBANY- Eleanor Stanziano Maio, 95 passed away on Wednesday May 28, 2025 at the Baptist Health and Rehab Center. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late Peter and Agnes (DiLello) Stanziano and a graduate of Cathedral Academy. Eleanor worked for the NYS Legislature for many years and was a communicant of the Parish of Mater Christi. She...
Angela P. Allen
May 26, 2025
ALBANY- Angela (Lillian) "Lilly" Palmisano Allen, age 99, passed away on Monday May 26, 2025 at her home. Born and educated in Albany, she was the daughter of the late Martino and Maria Palmisano. Lillian worked for the City of Albany Police Department as a crossing guard for over 40 years. She was dedicated to her job and in addition...
Alice D. Jones
May 24, 2025
ALBANY- Alice Dorothy Jones (nee Hennessy), age 87, passed away on May 24, 2025 surrounded by her loving family at her side. She was born in Dorloo, NY to the late Kenneth G. Hennessy and Alice E. Hennessy (nee Garlock). Alice leaves behind her husband, Leslie H. Jones, Sr. and 5 children, Laurie A. Driggers, Leslie H. Jones Jr, Michael...
Jo Ann Lowe
May 24, 2025
ALBANY- Jo Ann (J-LO) Lowe, age 83, passed away on Saturday, May 24th, 2025. Born in Albany, NY to the late Andrew and Josephine Osterhout, Jo Ann worked as a clerk for NY teachers retirement system. She was also a member of Castleton Firehouse and Holy Sprit Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...
Barbara A. DeGoey
May 20, 2025
ALBANY- Barbara A. (Fausel) DeGoey, 90, passed away peacefully on Tuesday May 20, 2025. Born and educated in Albany, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Barbara Fausel. She was a Communicant of The Parish of Mater Christi. Predeceased by her husband Thomas C. DeGoey and her sister Joan VanBeusichem; she is survived by her children Michael T....
Velma A. Calabrese
Apr 26, 2025
ALBANY- Velma A. DiBiase (Calabrese), age 95, passed away peacefully while surrounded by loved ones on April 26, 2025, at Teresian House Center for the Elderly. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Anna DiBiase. She was a faithful servant of the lord, devoted wife and loving mother and family was most important to her....
Joan Hensel Grunwald
Apr 25, 2025
ALBANY- Joan Hensel Grunwald, 92, passed away on Friday April 25, 2025 at home surrounded by her loving family. Born in Watertown, NY, she was the daughter of the late Francis and Erma (Brierton) Quinn. Joan was raised in Delmar and attended Bethlehem Central Schools. In 1953 she graduated from the St. Peter's School of Nursing. She worked for many...
Marilyn J. Mielke
Apr 21, 2025
ALBANY- Marilyn J Mielke, 92 passed away Monday April 21, 2025. Born in Albany she was the daughter of the late John and Lizette (Flynn) Mielke. She was a graduate of Albany High School and Russell Sage College. Miss Mielke worked for NYNEX for many years. Funeral services will be private. Interment will be in Bethlehem Cemetery, Delmar.
Josephine M. Montesano
Apr 14, 2025
C LIFTON PARK- Josephine Montesano passed April 14, 2025 surrounded by her family. She is survived by her son, Matthew Montesano and his wife, Karen Montesano, her daughter, Erika Ellsworth and her fiancé Dan Bushey, her brother, John Montesano, and her grandsons, Matthew "Frank" Montesano and Todd Phelps and her niece and nephews. She is predeceased by her parents...
John M. Burns, Sr.
Apr 11, 2025
NORTH GREENBUSH- John M. Burns, Sr., 85, passed away on Friday, April 11, 2025 at the Van Rensselaer Manor.
Born and educated in Troy he was the son of the late Joseph and Margaret (Ryan) Burns.
Mr. Burns was a US Army Veteran. He retired as Chief of Police for the East Greenbush Police Department....
Constance Ann Luther
Apr 10, 2025
DELMAR - Constance Ann (nee Beglin) Luther, age 95 passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, April 10, 2025 surrounded by the love of family and friends. Born and educated in Albany, NY she was a proud graduate of Vincentian Institute, Class of 1948. Connie was employed by the New York Telephone Company, as well as The NYS...
Edward A. Gilligan
Apr 3, 2025
DELMAR - Edward A. Gilligan, 86, passed away peacefully on Thursday April 3, 2025. He was born in Albany on October 31, 1938 to the late Edward F. and Elizabeth Giroux Gilligan. During high school, he began his career at the NY Telephone Company. After graduating from the Cathedral Academy, he went to work full time and attended night...
Edith F. Brady
Apr 2, 2025
LELAND, NC- Edith F. Brady, 100 passed away on Wednesday, April 2, 2025 peacefully at home with her family by her side. Born in Albany, NY on March 27, 1925 to the late Joseph A. Zappone and Bessie (Nardolillo) Zappone. Edith graduated from Cathedral Academy and later in life returned to further her education and receive a bachelors degree...
Donnie A. Morris
Apr 1, 2025
Donnie A. Morris passed away on April 1, 2025 at St. Peter's Hospital. Donnie Morris was born on May 5, 1952, welcomed to the world to the late Willie Morris and Gannie McCall Sanders. Donnie was born at Albany Medical Center and raised in Albany, NY. He was educated in Albany, NY. He was a musician and was honorably discharged...
Donald P. Ford, Jr.
Mar 30, 2025
DELMAR- Donald P. Ford, Jr., 73, entered eternal life on March 30, 2025 at his home following a courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease and multiple myeloma. Born in Albany on April 4, 1951, he was the son of the late Donald P. Ford, Sr. and Mary (McCall) Ford. Donald was a graduate of Vincentian Institute, Boston College and Albany...
Marion E. Whitman
Mar 21, 2025
ALBANY - Family matriarch, Marion Elaine Whitman (nee Lohr), age 92, passed peacefully in her sleep on Friday, March 21, 2025. Born on April 15, 1932, in Hancock County, WV, the first child of James and Mary Lohr. The oldest of 4 siblings, Marion was a born leader. Active in county and state 4-H as a child she went...
Sr. Grace Marie Dunn, Dc
Mar 17, 2025
MENANDS- Sister Grace Marie Dunn, Daughter of Charity passed away peacefully on March 17, 2025.
Sister Grace Marie Dunn (Joan Grace) was born in Waterbury, CT on August 15, 1935 to Lawrence A. Dunn and Grace Alma Thurston Dunn. In addition to her parents, she is pre-deceased, her siblings and their spouses; William (Helen), Lawrence J. (Aldine);...
