Elizabeth Anderson Foster
Dec 2, 2025
Elizabeth Anderson Foster (“Liz” to her friends, “Bibbett” to her family, and “Nani” to her grandchildren), was born in India to parents Aurel and Robert Foster, and died peacefully on Tuesday, December 2, 2025 in Delmar, New York, with her wife by her side. She was 83.
Liz attended the Woodstock School in Mussoorie, India, in the foothills of the Himalayan...
Burnetta A. Parker
Nov 29, 2025
DELMAR - Burnetta Larrow Parker, age 96, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday November 29, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She passed just two days after Thanksgiving, when her house was filled with laughter, family, friends stopping by, and an abundance of her favorite foods—mostly desserts. Born on July 28, 1929, in Fairhaven, Vermont, Burnetta fondly remembered her...
Robert K. Smith
Nov 24, 2025
ALBANY- Robert King Smith, 63, of Albany, NY, passed away at home on Monday, November 24, 2025. As a youngster he was lively and entertaining. He would continue to share his gift of creative humor with family, and friends throughout his life. Robert (Bob to friends) was a member of the Albany High School class of 1981. There, he excelled...
Philip Maron
Nov 20, 2025
The family of Philip Maron are saddened to announce his passing on Thursday, November 20, 2025 at age 92. Born in Troy, New York on May 23, 1933, Phil was the second of three children born t o Philip Maron Sr. and Veronica (Vera) Pendergast Maron. Phil was a talented all around athlete from an early age, especially with regards...
Marion Z. Zrelak
Nov 19, 2025
SELKIRK- Marion Zrelak passed away on November 19, 2025. She was born on April 16, 1929 to the late Nicholas and Anna Zupan in Cold Spring, New York and was a lifelong resident of Selkirk. She graduated from the Ravena Coeyman Selkirk, High School and the Mildred Elley Business School and worked for Callahan Industries before entering state service and...
Kathleen J. Kearney
Nov 12, 2025
RENSSELAER- Kathleen J. Kearney passed away peacefully on November 12, 2025 at the Delmar Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing. In Kathleen’s own words: “Once upon a time, Anne Sweeney, her husband Joseph W. Kearney, and her soon-to-be (the best ever) god-parents Margaret Sweeney and Jack Linden, rejoiced at the arrival of a baby girl in the early hours of February...
Brian James Carroll
Nov 12, 2025
Albany, NY — Brian J. Carroll, 59, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday November 12, 2025. Brian was born in Albany on September 24, 1966 — almost in the parking lot of St. Peter’s Hospital — and was one of eight children of the late William J. and Isabelle “Missy” Kelly Carroll. A 1984 graduate of Albany High School, Brian went...
Jacqueline A. Fischer
Nov 11, 2025
ALBANY- Jacqueline A. Fischer, 95, passed away Tuesday November 11, 2025. She was born in the South End of Albany on August 7, 1930 to the late George Peter and Anna Elizabeth (Mahoney) Fischer. Jackie worked for the former Williams Press in Menands for 10 years and retired from the NYS Thruway Authority in 1990 after 34 years of service....
Martha Taylor Gibson
Nov 9, 2025
ALBANY- After a century plus of singing, gardening, oil painting, silversmithing, quilting, and Chinese painting, Martha Taylor Gibson, wife, mother, and fierce Democrat, died in her sleep on November 9, 2025, just shy of her 103rd birthday. Born in Richmond, IN, on March 13, 1923, she exhibited artistic talent early. She drew dresses for paper dolls, painted with oils at...
Joan F. Leonard
Nov 6, 2025
ALBANY- Joan Frances Grady Leonard passed away peacefully on November 5, 2025, at the age of 96, surrounded by her loving family. A lifelong resident of Albany, Joan was the daughter of Thomas J. Grady and Edith M. Picard Grady. She graduated from Vincentian Institute in 1947 and devoted much of her life to raising her family as a dedicated...
Janet Rosamilia
Nov 6, 2025
ALBANY - Janet C. Rosamilia passed away on Thursday November 6, 2025 from cancer at Shaker Place in Albany, NY. Born in Brooklyn, NY, she graduated from Fordham University as an RN, practiced nursing at Memorial Hospital, worked for several decades at the NY State Department of Disability Services, and volunteered often on various community initiatives. She was the devoted...
Joan Hart
Nov 4, 2025
Joan Cecilia Hart, 88, of Albany, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born January 11, 1937, in Mechanicville, NY, she was a graduate of Troy Catholic High School. Joan worked as an operator for Niagara Mohawk and New York Telephone. Joan loved classical music, traveling, and spending time with her family. She was...
Michael E. Prall Sr.
Nov 3, 2025
Michael Earle Prall, 56, of Albany, New York passed away on November 3, 2025 at Albany Medical Center. He was the son of Francis and Martha Prall. Michael a.k.a. Mike attended Albany schools and graduated from Albany High. For work, Mike was a mechanic, construction worker and insulation specialist. He was a Texas Holdem’ player and a professional “Kardzshark”. If...
Catherine M. Hunter
Oct 29, 2025
COLONIE- Catherine Mary Hunter, 71, of Colonie, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with cancer. Her life was a shining example of loyalty, generosity, and unwavering devotion to those she cherished.
Catherine was predeceased by her parents, William and Ann Emerick, and her beloved daughter, Tricia Ann Hunter....
Marie E. Frasier
Oct 15, 2025
ALBANY- Marie E. (Goes) Frasier, 95, died Wednesday October 15, 2025 at St. Peter's Hospital. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late Cornelius and Wilhelmina (Weech) Goes. Marie worked for The National Commercial Bank (key Bank) for 10 years and later for the Research Foundation at SUNY for 28 years. She was a longtime communicant of the...
Anne M. Pennock
Oct 11, 2025
ALBANY- Anne Marie Pennock (nee Cardamone) died Saturday, October 11, 2025 after a fulfilling and active life of 95 years. Anne was born in Mechanicville, NY to Thomas P. and Maria Caterina (Scalise) Cardamone in 1930, shortly after their arrival from Calabria, Italy. Anne was married to Robert V. Pennock Sr. for 61 years, until his death in 2014.
Anne’s family...
Louis R Goitz
Oct 4, 2025
Louis R. Goitz, age 67, passed away on October 4, 2025. He is survived by his wife, Marylou Goitz; his sons, Louis R. Jr. and Benjamin L. Goitz (Alexandra Viglucci); and his grandson, Sammy Heidrich. He was the brother of Mary Lou Mroczkowski and Barbara Pusateri (Robert), and was predeceased by his parents, Mary and Louis E. Goitz, and his...
Jose Antonio Vazquez
Oct 3, 2025
Albany- Jose A. Vazquez, 67, passed away on Friday October 3, 2025. He was born in Puerto Rico on July 20, 1958 to the late Saustino Vazquez and Carmen Sotomayor. He was raised in New York and New Jersey, going back to Puerto Rico for a few years, before graduating high school in New York. He joined the Army infantry...
Gregory J. Guidetti
Sep 30, 2025
ALBANY- Gregory Guidetti, born on August 5, 1964, in Albany, NY, passed away peacefully on September 30, 2025, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. He grew up in Albany and graduated from Bishop Maginn High School before continuing his education at Marist College. He received his MBA at RPI College. Greg worked primarily as a large group health insurance...
David P. Allison
Sep 29, 2025
CLIFTON PARK- David P. Allison, 76, of Clifton Park, NY passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on September 29, 2025. Born in Albany, he was the son of the late Alfred and Dorothy (Bentz) Allison. He was a graduate of Vincentian Institute Catholic High School in Albany and earned degrees from Hudson Valley Community College and...
