Obituaries

Apr 25, 2024

Eleanor Grace Serafino, 88, passed peacefully April 25, 2024, after a brief illness.  She was born on January 31, 1936 in Albany NY.  She was the daughter of the late Patsy (Louis) and Frances Serafino.

Grace graduated for Bethlehem Central High School in Delmar NY and began her career at NY telephone.  She worked her way up...

Apr 22, 2024

Michelle M. Cerone, 69, of Albany passed away on April 22, 2024, with her husband Joseph by her side. Born in Albany on December 18, 1954, she was the daughter of Marjorie (Allen) Laurent and the late René Laurent.

Michelle was a graduate of Bethlehem Central High School class of 1973. After graduation Michelle went to work...

Apr 20, 2024

Rose S. Fiddemon, beloved wife, devoted mother, and faithful servant of God, passed away on April 20, 2024, at the age of 70. Known affectionately as "Mom," Rose leaves behind a legacy of love, strength, and unwavering faith. Born on February 17, 1954, Rose lived a life filled with grace and compassion. She was the cherished wife of the...

Apr 18, 2024

Patricia (Finn) Dziamba, 81, of Rensselaer NY passed away peacefully with her beloved children by her side on April 18, 2024. She was the wife of the late George Dziamba who passed away in 2010 and the daughter of the late James and Dorothy Finn.

She was a loving, caring mother, grandmother and great grandmother and friend....

Apr 17, 2024

Karen M. (Barton) Hotaling, 84, of Albany passed away April 17, 2024, with her loving family by her side. Born in Albany on March 23, 1940.

Survivors include 3 sons James Hotaling Jr, William Hotaling, Charles Hotaling and 1 daughter Elizabeth Potter (Duane), she is also survived by 1 sister Kathleen Selmer (David),  8 grandchildren, 6 great...

Apr 15, 2024

Heaven has gained another angel, Lucille A. Hilson, 76, of Colonie passed away on April 15, 2024, at St. Peter’s Hospice with her loving family by her side. Born in Albany on September 12, 1947, she is the daughter of the late Charles and Theresa (Flannigan) Carr.

Survived by her loving husband of 60 years John Hilson...

Apr 11, 2024

SLINGERLANDS- John F. Ryan, age ninety two, of Guilderland, New York passed away on April 11, 2024 in Our Lady of Mercy Life Center. He was born on May 1, 1931 in North Bennington, Vermont to the late Elizabeth and John Ryan and had one sister.

John, a long-time resident of Guilderland, NY is predeceased by his...

Apr 10, 2024

 ALBANY- David Lawrence MacIntosh went home to be with his Lord April 10, 2024. Lovingly known as Papa by his grandchildren, Dave passed away peacefully in his home with his loving wife of 60 years by his side. The second youngest of five children, Dave was born to the late Earl and Margurite MacIntosh of Slingerlands NY on Sept 16,...

Apr 5, 2024

Colleen P. Kelly, 60, of Glenmont passed away on Friday April 5, 2024, with her loving family by her side. Born in Albany on July 13, 1963, she is the daughter of Patricia A. (Patterson) Kelly and the late Thomas F. Kelly.

Colleen is survived by her son Kyle McCann, mother Patricia Kelly, brother Shawn (Liz) Kelly,...

Apr 5, 2024

Justin J. McCarthy, 58, of Albany passed away suddenly at his home in Albany. Born on December 2, 1965, he is the son of Elizabeth (Hunter) McCarthy and the late Justin J. McCarthy Sr.

Growing up in the heart of Albany in the 1970’s and 80’s, Justin spent countless hours playing basketball at Woodlawn Park, pitching at...

Mar 24, 2024

Mari Lora Preacher Bennett of Clermont, Florida died peacefully surrounded by her loving family on March 24, 2024. She was 75 years old.  Born December 2, 1948, to Dr. Madison Lee Preacher and Mary Elizabeth Boyd Preacher, Mari grew up in San Antonio, Texas and graduated from Ursuline Academy before attending Fisk University, where she received a B.A. degree...

Mar 22, 2024

With profound sadness, the family of Stephen M. Carty announces his peaceful passing on March 22, 2024, at the age of 74. Born to the late Marlin and Margaret Vaillancourt-Carty on July 14, 1949, in Albany, NY, Stephen, affectionately known as “Stevie”, was a cherished sibling and devoted Uncle. He leaves behind his sisters, Rita Lavin-Waller, Brooksville, FL and...

Mar 22, 2024

William C. McCoy Jr. "Chubby"; 82 of Albany and Guilderland, peacefully entered Eternal Life on March 22, 2024. Born in Albany, NY, on November 4, 1941, to the late William C. and Emily E. (Dalton) McCoy Sr.

Chubby was a beloved husband for 55 years to Frances P. (Sidoti) McCoy; devoted father to Krista P. McCoy-Hotaling (Brian...

Mar 16, 2024

Christine M. Estes McCullough, 67, of Pattersonville, NY passed away on March 16, 2024, at Ellis Hospital with her loving family by her side. Born in Albany on May 19, 1956, she is the daughter of the late Donald R. and Anna Mae (Williams) Estes.

Christine is survived by her husband William McCullough Sr. Her two children...

Mar 12, 2024

ALBANY- It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of John (Jack) C. O’Hare Jr. 85 of Albany, NY on Tuesday March 12, 2024. Jack passed away, surrounded by his loved ones, after a tenacious battle with a brief illness.

Born and raised in Albany, he graduated from Vincentian Institute and Siena College. He...

Mar 2, 2024

ALBANY- In the early morning of Saturday, March 2nd, Barbara Aurelia passed away peacefully in her sleep at her home at age 79.  She leaves behind a legacy of love and dedication to her family and friends.

Barbara was born on November 1, 1944 in Albany.  She was the oldest child of Joseph and Eleanor Fitzmaurice and...

Feb 22, 2024

ALBANY- John Graves, Sr., 81, passed from this world with his cherished family by his side February 22,2024.  Born on October 14, 1942 to Floyd and Grace (Considine) Graves, he spent his youth in Averill Park and most of his adult life in Albany.  He was a graduate of Averill Park schools, where he lettered in baseball and basketball.  ...

Feb 18, 2024

Kathleen M. Rossuck (Desharnais), of Latham, NY passed away on Sunday, February 18, 2024, at the age of 55. She was born on September 13, 1968, in New York, NY. Kathleen was a beloved wife, daughter, sister, aunt and friend. She will be deeply missed by her family and all who knew her. Kathleen is survived by her loving...

Feb 8, 2024

Mittiadis (Milton) Papas 82. Passed away on February 8th, after an extended hospital stay and an extraordinary courageous fight. He was a faithful member of St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church. He was born in the former Constantinople Turkey, to the late Athina (Gatzonis) and Vasili Papas. After the death of his father, he left grade school to help his...

Feb 5, 2024

TROY — Carolyn (Capano) Testo, 91, passed away on February 5, 2024 at Eddy Village Green in Cohoes.  Born and raised in Green Island, she was the daughter of the late Dominic and Philomena (Miccio) Capano.

Carolyn was a graduate of Catholic High School and St. Peter’s School of Nursing.  She worked at St. Mary’s...