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...
Pauline A. Covey
Feb 12, 2026
Glenmont – Pauline A. (Morisseau) Covey, 93, went home to her Lord on February 12, 2026. Born in Burlington VT, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Rose Ann (Willett) Morisseau. Pauline was raised by loving Sisters of Providence at St Joseph’s Orphanage, where she learned the love of God and caring for children. Pauline graduated from St...
Mary Gayle Faughnan
Feb 12, 2026
ALBANY-Mary Gayle (Johnson) Faughnan passed away peacefully on February 12, 2026 at her residence. Gayle was born on August 11, 1937 to the late Russell H. and Marion (McHale) Johnson in Albany, NY. After Gayle graduated from The Academy of the Holy Names in 1955, she attended Saint Rose before going to work for the New York Telephone Company. Gayle...
Constance M. Tanski
Feb 11, 2026
TROY- Constance ( Testo) Tanski, 94, was called home to be with the Lord on February 11, 2026, while resting peacefully. Born and educated in Troy, NY, she was a beloved wife of the late Edward M. Tanski, and devoted daughter of the late James V. Testo and Celeste ( Rubino) Testo, sister to Rosemary ( Bithie) Muscatello and the...
Kathleen K. Fiorillo
Feb 11, 2026
ALBANY - Kathleen “Kay” (Kavanagh) Fiorillo, 94, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, with loved ones by her side. Despite her decline in health over the past year, Kathleen’s love for her grandchildren, close friends, penuche fudge/Milky Ways and Sunkist orange soda remained strong, and she was surrounded by an abundance of all until the very end of...
Ethel C. Eidberger
Feb 8, 2026
STATE COLLEGE, PA- Ethel C Eidberger, 93, passed away on Sunday, February 8, 2026. Born and educated in Nassau County, NY, Mrs. Eidberger worked in the business office at Eden Park Management, retiring in 1999. She was a communicant of the former St. James Church in Albany. Wife of the late George A. Eidberger; mother of Joann (John) Kittle, Karl...
Patricia Ann Kelley
Jan 27, 2026
ALBANY- Patricia Ann Kelley (Kearsing), age 65, was devastatingly taken on Tuesday, January 27, 2026 following an unforeseen tragedy in her home. Born in Albany, NY she was the daughter of the late Randall and Dolores Kearsing. She was known to many for her love, strength, courage, generosity, and willingness to forgive, regardless of the circumstances. She would go out...
Ulric Thomas Muller
Jan 27, 2026
Ulric T. Muller, age 79, peacefully passed away at Albany Medical Center on January 27, 2026. Ulric "Rick" Muller was born on September 12, 1946 in Hartford, CT. He is survived by his wife, Barbara, his two daughters, Marlene and Michelle, his grandchildren, Jeffery, Mariah, and Serena, his brother, Fred, and sister, Cheryl. Rick graduated from Roeliff Jansen High School...
Mark R. Gebhardt
Jan 25, 2026
DELMAR- Mark Richard John Gebhardt, 69, of Delmar, NY, passed away peacefully in his home on Sunday, January 25, 2026, following ongoing health struggles. He was surrounded by the life and memories he built in that home and will be deeply missed by his family and friends. Mark was born on June 8, 1956 in Albany, New York, to John...
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...
