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Recent Obituaries in Albany, NY
Browse recent obituaries and death notices for the Albany, NY area. Each tribute honors a life lived and reflects the diverse traditions, cultures, and stories that shape our community.
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Georgeann H. Payne
Jan 23, 2026
ALBANY- Georgeann Helen Payne, 91, entered into eternal life on Friday January 23, 2026. She was the daughter of the late George A. and Margaret S. Payne. Born in Albany, she lived in the Capital Region all of her life. She was a graduate of School 20 and Cathedral Academy. She was employed by New York State for 40 years....
Felicita Quinones
Jan 11, 2026
ALBANY- Felicita Quinones, age 89, passed away on January 11, 2026. Friends and family are invited to a visitation on January 15, 2026 at Daniel Keenan Funeral Home, 490 Delaware Ave, Albany, NY from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM followed by a funeral service at 12:00 PM. Interment, Graceland Cemetery, Albany, NY.
Martha H. Andrews
Jan 8, 2026
Schenectady - It is with the greatest sadness that we must announce that Martha H. Damulis-Andrews, beloved wife, devoted mother, sister, aunt and friend passed away peacefully on January 8, 2026 at Albany Medical Center surrounded by family and many colleagues.
Born at St. Mary's Hospital in Amsterdam, New York on September 11957 to Dorothy R. and Victor B. Damulis, Martha...
James T. Fuller
Jan 6, 2026
DELMAR- James Thomas Fuller (Jim), 85, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 6, 2026. Jim was born on January 2, 1941, in Albany, New York to Rolland and Mildred Fuller. An Albany native, proud Siena graduate, and Delmar resident for more than 50 years, James T. was the former Executive Secretary of the New York State Board of Law Examiners,...
George Bercharlie
Jan 5, 2026
Glenmont - On January 5, 2026, George Bercharlie, 99, of Glenmont, New York, passed away peacefully at St. Peter's Hospital after a short illness. Born on October 27, 1926 and raised on a farm on Bask Road in Glenmont, George was the youngest of nine children born to Abdow and Mary (Monsieur) Bercharlie. George attended schools in the Bethlehem Central...
Charles J. Lossi
Jan 2, 2026
ALBANY- Charles Joseph Lossi, age 78, unexpectedly passed away on January 2, 2026. Born February 7, 1947 in Albany, NY. He was the son of the late Charles and Mary (Macarone) Lossi. Charles was a graduate of Christian Brothers Academy (CBA) class of 1965. He loved the military aspect of the school, enjoyed listening and playing music in the band,...
Helen R. Gammel
Dec 31, 2025
GLENMONT - Helen R. Gammel, age 102, of Glenmont, NY passed away peacefully at EverGreen Commons on December 31, 2025. Born to Marie (nee Vosahla) and John Ziman in New York City, she previously resided in Indians Fields, NY. Helen graduated from Greenville High School, Class of 1940, and went on to receive an Associates degree from Spencer's Business School...
Joyce M. Flanagan
Dec 25, 2025
ALBANY- Joyce Marie Flanagan died on December 25th, 2025 at the age of 91. Joyce was born in Boston, the daughter of the late James and Mary Hanley. She is predeceased by her loving husband Daniel J. Flanagan, Sr, as well as her sisters Maureen Ferrandino and Sheila Cahill. Joyce leaves behind her devoted children Tracy Flanagan, Kathleen (Ruben) Engel,...
Gloria M. Gallagher
Dec 21, 2025
ALBANY- Gloria Mayer Gallagher passed on Sunday December 21, 2025 at the age of 95. Gloria (Angello) was born and raised in Mt. Vernon, NY, daughter of the late Anthony Angello, late Rose (Mascari) Angello. Gloria graduated from the College of New Rochelle, the third sister in the Angello family to do so. She married and moved to Albany, NY,...
Harry A. Allan Jr.
Dec 17, 2025
GUILDERLAND - Harry (Bud) Allan, 89, passed away peacefully on December 17, 2025. Harry was born in Albany, N.Y. to Harry Allan Sr. and Mary Farrell Allan. Harry was predeceased by his sisters, Marilyn Allan, and Ricky Allan Conway. He is survived by his brother, Thomas Allan of Long Beach, California. Harry graduated from Vicentian Institute, and went on to...
Maria G. Paonessa
Dec 10, 2025
ALBANY- Maria Paonessa 92, entered eternal life on Dec 10, 2025. A resident of Albany since 1973, she was born in Italy the daughter of Michele & Grazia Paonessa. Maria was predeceased by her husband Salvatore. She is survived by her children, Frank(Connie) Paonessa, Josie(Craig) Knack, Michael (Stephanie DeSorbo) as well as her grandchildren, Frank (Billie) Paonessa, Daniel Paonessa, Christina...
Dean A. Pemberton Sr.
Dec 10, 2025
SOUTH BETHLEHEM- Dean A. Pemberton Sr, 84, of South Bethlehem, passed away peacefully at St Peter’s Hospital on December 10, 2025 with his wife by his side. He was the son of the late Arthur and Hilda Pemberton. Dean was born in Albany, NY on June 12, 1941 and spent his childhood years in Ravena. After graduating from Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk High...
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....
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