Margaret M. Rapello
Apr 24, 2026
ALBANY- Margaret Mary “Mimi” Rapello, of Albany, NY, passed away peacefully on April 24, 2026. Born on May 14, 1934, in Albany, NY, she was the beloved daughter of the late Frank and Carmella (Palmisano) Calderone and sister of late Charles Calderone, late sister-in-law Jean (Morin) Calderone and late sister Eleanor Calderone. Mimi devoted many years of faithful service to...
William H. DeLaMater Sr.
Apr 22, 2026
SELKIRK- William H DeLaMater Sr., age 81,of Selkirk NY, passed away on April 22, 2026 peacefully in his home, after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. He was surrounded by his family.
Bill, as he liked to be called, was born on February 1, 1945 in Albany NY.
He attended Christian Brothers Academy High School, and went on to serve in the...
Nancy Ellen Cleary
Apr 21, 2026
Nancy Ellen Cleary (Pelton), born November 6, 1963, passed away on April 21, 2026, surrounded by her family and love. She leaves behind a legacy of kindness, and deep love for those closest to her. Nancy was a woman of quiet strength and a truly kind heart; who found joy in life’s simple things, especially tending to her garden, where...
Rosemary T. Rimmer
Apr 8, 2026
RAVENA- Rosemary Thomas (Caruso) Rimmer, 83, passed away April 8th, 2026. She was born on August 20, 1942 to Sara (Piazza) Caruso and Anthony Caruso in Albany, NY. In 1958, Rosemary met Bill at St. John’s High School. The couple married in 1963 and went on to have four children- Bill, Stacey, Kara, and Mike. Rosemary worked as a crossing...
John M. O'Leary
Apr 7, 2026
ALBANY- John M. O'Leary, 90, of Albany passed away unexpectedly at home on Tuesday April 7, 2026. He was a devoted husband to Pauline for 68 years, was a cherished father to Shawn (Christine) and Camille and a beloved grandfather to Erin ( Charles Hilsman) and Rebecca (Robert Whelan). He is survived by a brother Andrew (Joellen) of Syracuse and...
Olga T. Swick
Mar 29, 2026
DELMAR- Olga Tymciw Swick passed peacefully from this life into the next on March 29, 2026. Olga was born in New York City to her beloved Ukrainian parents, John and Mary (Bilous) Tymciw. The youngest of three children, Olga was an avid reader from an early age. She often avoided helping her mother with housework by having her nose in...
Lori M. Kearsing
Mar 28, 2026
ALBANY- Lori Kearsing of Albany, New York passed away peacefully on March 28, 2026. A lifelong resident of Albany, Lori was a woman defined by her strength, resilience, and unwavering determination. Born with Cerebral Palsy, she faced challenges from the very beginning, but she never allowed them to define or limit her. Lori approached life with a stubborn spirit and...
Alexis Daviss Waheeda Massey
Mar 22, 2026
ALBANY- Alexis Daviss Waheeda Massey, a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, and a vibrant presence in her family, passed away peacefully at home in Albany, New York, on March 22, 2026, at 11:27 p.m. She was 61 years old. Born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, Alexis carried strength, culture, and resilience with her throughout her life. She was both a...
Joseph M. DeLima
Mar 22, 2026
ALBANY- Joseph DeLima, 88, of Albany, NY passed away peacefully on March 22, 2026. Born on August 13, 1937, in Sao Miguel, Azores (Portugal) he was the son of the late Ernest and Helena (Raposa) DeLima, and the stepson of Antionette DeLima.
Joseph was a resident of Albany, NY for most of his life, coming to the United States from the...
David C. Halsdorf
Mar 19, 2026
Glenville- David Carl Halsdorf, Jr., 83, passed away suddenly on March 19, 2026, at the Provincial Glenville apartments. David was predeceased by his parents, David, Sr. and Florence (Hilton) Halsdorf, his wife of 35 years, Carolyn Marie Ames, and his brother-in-law, Roy Hynds.
David is survived by his siblings, Linda (Jim) Proper, Joan Hynds, Donald (Patricia) Halsdorf, Laura (William) Olender, Neil...
Lowell S. McMillen
Mar 13, 2026
CLARKSVILLE- Lowell Steven McMillen, born December 14,1957 in Albany, NY, passed away peacefully on March 13, 2026. Lowell is survived by his five loving children: Lauren (Mark) Gilmore, Suzanne (Jeff) Arthurs, Lowell McMillen, Jr., Brandon McMillen, and Joseph McMillen. Lowell was the son of the late Elbert McMillen and Edith Scharf McMillen. Lowell is also predeceased by his wife, Jean...
Sister Donna M. Franklin DC
Mar 11, 2026
MENANDS- Sister Donna (Donna Marie) Franklin was born on May 15, 1950 in Philadelphia, PA , the oldest of three children born to Louis Franklin, Jr and Catherine Veronica (Brady) Franklin, passed away Wednesday March 11, 2026. After graduating from Archbishop Wood High School for Girls, Warminster, PA in 1968, she worked for a number of years in Kentucky with...
Patricia A. Kelly
Mar 10, 2026
DELMAR- Patricia A. (Patterson) Kelly, 81 passed away on Tuesday March 10, 2026. Born and educated in Albany she was the daughter of the late James and Rose (Carazza) Patterson. Pat worked as a clerk for many years at NYS Audit & Control retiring in 1993. She was a longtime communicant of Historic St. Mary’s Church in Albany. Wife of...
Jimmy A. Sportman
Mar 9, 2026
ALBANY- James A. Sportman, of Albany, NY died suddenly on March 9, 2026, at home. He was 75. Jimmy was born in Albany, NY on January 6, 1951, the son of the late Mary (O’Bryan) and William H. Sportman. He attended Scared Heart School in Albany and graduated from Cardinal McCloskey High School in 1969. After high school, Jimmy attended...
Christopher J. Viglucci
Feb 25, 2026
EAST GREENBUSH- Christopher Viglucci of East Greenbush passed away after a brief illness on 2/24. Born in Albany in 1929, he was the youngest of 6 children, his older sister Grace being the only surviving sibling. He joined the Navy in the early 1950’s as the Korean War was heating up, and his Destroyer, DD-521 USS Kimberly, saw combat action...
Jon Carter Clark Jr.
Feb 24, 2026
Jon Carter Clark, Jr., died February 24, 2026 after a more than four-year battle with cancer.
Jon was born January 7, 1976. He attended William Floyd High School in Mastic Beach, NY, where he played cello and was a member of the varsity wrestling team. He earned his bachelor’s degree in history from Susquehanna University and his master’s degree in library...
Tara R. Kirker
Feb 22, 2026
ALBANY- Tara R. Kirker, 45 passed away unexpectedly on Sunday February 22, 2026 at home. Born in Albany she was the daughter of Timothy Donaghue and Eileen Kirker. She was very passionate about her work at Conifer Park, helping those in need. In addition to her parents Tara is survived by her children Anthony Moore, Aidan Moore, Alannah Sheckton and...
Elizabeth A. Andrews
Feb 22, 2026
CLIFTON PARK- Elizabeth A. Andrews, 72, passed away peacefully on Sunday February 22, 2026, at home surrounded by her loving family.
Born December 22, 1953, daughter of the late Robert J. O’Malley and Elizabeth R. O’Malley. Beth is survived by her husband William and two sons Ryan (Sue) , John (Meaghan) Andrews. Grandmother (Gma) to Teagan, Braeden, Quinn and Brent.
Beth was...
JoAnn F. DeLisle
Feb 19, 2026
Glenmont - JoAnn (“Jo”) F. DeLisle, 81 passed away suddenly on Thursday, February 19, 2026 at Albany Medical Center. Born and raised in the City of Albany, she was the daughter of Mabel Yetter and John J. Jennings. JoAnn was a 1963 graduate of Albany High School. Shortly after, she married and raised her three loving children. JoAnn was a...
Joseph E. Meister
Feb 17, 2026
DELMAR- Joseph (Joe) Ernest Meister, 99, passed away on February 17, 2026 at St Peter's Hospital. Joe was born on May 5, 1926, in Albany N.Y. He was the son of the late Emil and Theresa Decker Meister. Joe graduated from Vincentian Institute early, class of 1944, to join the draft for WWII. He served in the US Army from...
