John J. Harrison
Jul 24, 2025
ALBANY- John Joseph Harrison, 81, passed away peacefully after a short illness on July 24, 2025, in Albany, New York, the city where he was born on March 28, 1944, and spent most of his life. John proudly served his country in the U.S. Army from 1967 to 1970 during the Vietnam War. He earned two Bronze Stars for his...
Joseph C. Shapiro
Jul 22, 2025
ALBANY- Joseph C. Shapiro of Albany, and formerly of Margaretville, Delaware County, passed away Tuesday, July 22, at the age of 93. Joe lived a long and fruitful life worthy of a movie script and he leaves an enduring personal and professional legacy as well as a private library of at least 4,000 books. It could be said that reading...
Edward "Ted" Hallman
Jul 16, 2025
ALBANY - Ted Hallman, 65, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday July 16, 2025. Born and raised in Central NY, Ted began his career with NY State as an intern in the State senate where he quickly became a legislative aide. He then worked in State Operations before becoming the Executive Deputy Director for the NYS Division of Criminal...
Donald Joseph Casey
Jul 14, 2025
RENSSELAER – Donald J. Casey, 91, of Albany, died peacefully July 14, 2025 at the Rosewood Rehabilitation and Nursing center. An Albany native, Donald was the son of the late William and Katherine O’Brien Casey. He served honorably in the U.S. Army and later worked for many years at the New York State Office of General Services. The last surviving...
Grace Rotundo
Jul 5, 2025
ALBANY- Grace Rotundo, 89, passed away on Saturday, July 5th, 2025 at Albany Medical Center. She was born in Calabria, Italy and immigrated to the US in the early 60s and settled in Newburgh, where she lived before coming to Albany. Grace worked for the New York State Thruway Authority for 32 years. She loved cooking for her family, especially...
Kaylani Banks Williams
Jun 23, 2025
ALBANY- Kaylani Banks Williams passed at the age of 1 day on June 23, 2025. Kaylani Banks Williams was the son of Imani Banks Williams and Kaliq Sh'mier Williams and was the grandson of Kelvin Lamount Williams Sr and Shaunta Daniell Williams and Tycole Mason and Torrance Handy
Judith A. Pomakoy
Jun 23, 2025
DELMAR- Judith A. Pomakoy, 79, passed away peacefully at home on Monday June 23, 2025 Born and educated in Albany Judy was the daughter of the late William and Margaret (Reinisch) Pomakoy, Sr. She graduated from Cardinal McCloskey High School and work for over 30 years as a secretary for NYS Dept. of Agriculture and Markets. She was a communicant...
Mary Jane McGraw
Jun 21, 2025
ALBANY – Mary Jane McGraw, age 88 passed away peacefully on June 21, surrounded by her loving family. Mary Jane was born on May 29, 1937 in Albany, NY to the late Martin and Jane Pedlow. Mary Jane was a proud graduate of St. James Institute and Vincentian Institute (“Lions, Lions roar, roar, roar, VI SCORE!!!) where she made lifelong...
Charles A. Herubin
Jun 20, 2025
ALBANY- Charles (Charlie) A. Herubin of Albany passed away on Friday June 20, 2025 at St. Peter's Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Charlie was born in Superior, WI on June 18, 1931. Charlie was educated at Cathedral of Christ the King grade and high school. In 1954, he graduated from Marquette University in Milwaukee, WI with a degree in civil engineering....
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...
