Obituaries

Sep 9, 2026

Sep 6, 2026

MENANDS- Sister DeChantal (Mary Frances) LaRow died at St. Louise House, Albany, New York, on September 6, 2026. Sister was born on October 9, 1926, in Utica, New York, and was one of three children of Leo and Magdalena (Andrae) LaRow. After graduating from Utica Catholic Academy in 1943, Sister earned her BS in chemistry with a minor in math...

Aug 23, 2026

WESTBROOK, ME- Leanne Baker, 73, passed peacefully on August 23, 2026. Born in Albany, NY, she lived in East Greenbush, NY, Bluffton, SC, and Westbrook, ME. Leanne was kind, honest, thoughtful, and caring. She was an incredible mom, friend, and Nonna, with a gift for making people feel loved. She stayed in touch, remembered birthdays and special days, and genuinely...

Aug 22, 2026

DELMAR- Arlene (Degen) LaDuke,89, passed away Saturday, August 22, 2026. Born in Dormansville, NY she was the daughter of the late Albert and Mabel (LaPlante) Degen. She was the devoted wife to the late Nelson LaDuke. Arlene was a life member of Onesquethaw Volunteer Fire Company, serving in a variety of positions. She was also a member of the Auxillary...

Aug 1, 2026

Theresa Marie Veronica Farrell Wahl, born on January 3, 1956 in Albany, NY, passed away at age 70 on Saturday August 1, 2026 in the comfort of her home. The quick-witted student completed her master’s degree in Mathematics then went on to have several jobs leading to her last position at the Oncology Center at St. Peter’s Hospital in Albany...

Jul 31, 2026

ALBANY - Donald Joseph Leno Jr., of Albany, N.Y., passed away on Friday, July 31, 2026, at St. Peter's Hospital in Albany. He was 87 and a half years old. Donald was born in Albany on October 7, 1938, to parents Donald Joseph Leno and Helen Margaret Robinson. He attended schools in the area up to eighth grade. He enlisted...

Jul 31, 2026

Lois Hall (Lind), known affectionately as Gigi, went to her heavenly reward on July 31, 2026 in Albany, NY at the age of 96. Born on July 1, 1930 in Brooklyn, NY to the late Paul and Kathryn (Humphrey) Lind, Lois Hall was a matriarch in her own right, as she modeled a life well lived – in service to...

Jul 30, 2026

Judith E. Coway, 86, of Albany, passed peacefully away Thursday at Albany Medical Hospital. Born and raised in Syracuse, she was a 1958 graduate of East Syracuse High School and earned her Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts degrees from the State University of New York at Albany. After college, she briefly taught at East Syracuse High School before...

Jul 27, 2026

It is with deep sadness that the family of Michael McCarthy (“Mac”), 73, of Albany NY, announces his passing on Monday, July 27, 2026, surrounded by loved ones. Michael was a lifelong resident of Albany, NY. Michael was predeceased by his parents Richard and Clotilda McCarthy and survived by his parter of many years Donna Chillemi, his daughters Erica Levendosky...

Jul 27, 2026

Albany - With hearts full of great sorrow and tremendous gratitude, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Mary Dolan, who left us surrounded by her loving family on Monday July 27, 2026 at the age of 97. She was an incredibly remarkable woman of great strength, tremendous energy, and above all deep faith, which she utilized in the...

Jul 26, 2026

SLINGERLANDS - Julia Kneissl, age 90, reunited with her beloved late husband, Bill, on Sunday July 26, 2026. She is survived by her children, Adrienne (Simon) Rudolph, Jim Hancock, Deirdre (Ray) Rudolph, Eileen (Douglas) Smith, Elizabeth (Katerina) Kneissl, and Eric (Shelly) Kneissl; her cherished grandchildren, Heidi, Tristan, Julia, Clare, Brandon, Sophia, and Ronan; and her brother, Tom (Anne) Cole, along...

Jul 24, 2026

DELMAR - William James Marohn III, age 77, of Albany, passed away peacefully on Friday July 24, 2026 at St. Peter’s Hospital, surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with a long illness. William “Bill” was born on December 2, 1948, in Albany, New York, to William Marohn and Eugenia “Jean” Marohn (Morris). He graduated from Christian Brothers...

Jul 24, 2026

ALBANY- Marjorie A. Richards (Terry) passed away peacefully after a brief illness on Friday July 24, 2026. Terry was born in Burlington, VT on October 3, 1941. She was the loving daughter of the late Helen and Ronald Richards. Raised in Albany, NY, Terry graduated from Philip Schuyler High School. After high school, Terry worked for Leon’s Clothing Store for...

Jul 23, 2026

ALBANY — John J. McGraw ("Jay"), 62, passed away peacefully at St. Peter's Hospital on Thursday, July 23, 2026, after a long battle with numerous health issues. Born to the late John and Patricia (Riley) McGraw, Jay is survived by his sister, Sharon, who was his primary caregiver and was always there to help him with doctor's appointments, shopping, and...

Jul 18, 2026

ALBANY - Patricia A. Boyd, 98, passed away peacefully on Saturday July 18, 2026 at the Community Hospice Inn at St. Peter's Hospital. She was born in Albany on May 9, 1928 to the late Daniel C. and Anna C. Blum Lawlor. Patricia was a larger than life personality and lit up the rooms of every household she entered. She...

Jul 11, 2026

GLENMONT- Donna M. Sheehan passed away on Saturday, July 11, 2026, one day after her 87th birthday. She was born in Syracuse, NY to Ralph Dennington and Mary Ann Handley on July 10, 1939. She grew up in Syracuse and spent many summers on Grenadier Island in the St. Lawrence River. She moved to the Albany area in the early...

Jul 8, 2026

Cheryl D. George, 77, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday July 8, 2026 with her children by her side. Cheryl was born on April 25, 1949 in Johnstown, NY to the late Russell and Doris Barker Schubert. She was raised in Albany, graduating from Albany High School. She worked for the Department of Unclaimed Funds before becoming an office...

Jul 7, 2026

DELMAR- It is with profound sadness and much love that we announce the peaceful passing of Marcia McGraw of Delmar, NY, who left this world on July 7, 2026 at the age of 90. Born on November 25, 1935 in Troy, NY, Marcia was the daughter of Thomas and Grace Bendon and one of nine children. Her early experiences as...

Jul 3, 2026

DELMAR- Vennera Germano Genovese passed peacefully at home, in her sleep, on July 3, 2026, with her daughter at her side. She lived ninety-nine beautiful years, and she filled every one of them. She was born November 6, 1926, in Albany, NY, to the late Lorenzo and Mary (Gitto) Germano. From graduating as valedictorian of her high school class to...

Jul 1, 2026

ALBANY- Brian A. Sears died peacefully on July 1, 2026 after a brief illness, surrounded by his family. A lifelong resident of Albany, Brian was a graduate of Bishop Maginn High School, where he excelled in athletics. He will be remembered for his love of fun and kindness of spirit. Brian was predeceased by his loving mother, Patricia Sears, and...