Moore, Patricia L.
Jul 14, 2023
SELKIRK - Our loving mother, Patricia Lucille Moore, passed away peacefully at the age of 93 at the Hospice Inn on Friday, July 14, 2023, with her family by her side. Patricia was born in Albany to Hilda and Charles Ebner in 1930. She was the beloved wife of 52 years to Robert E. Moore Sr. and together they...
Hession, Florence
Jul 13, 2023
ALBANY- Florence Phelan Hession, 98, passed away peacefully at home Thursday, July 13, 2023. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of James and Mary Dwyer Phelan. She retired from the NY State Department of Corrections. Florence was a 2011 recipient of the Senior Lifetime Achievement Award; a longtime Parishioner and Eucharistic Minister at St. James Church and member...
Valek, Michele C.
Jul 7, 2023
ALBANY- Michele Christine Valek, 50, of Albany NY, passed away suddenly on July 7, 2023. Michele was born in 1973 to Teresa Rogg and Raymond Valek in Albany, NY. After Michele graduated from Bishop Magin in 1991, she went on to study medical coding and billing at Branford Hall University. After graduating with a degree in medical coding and...
Desharnais, Ernest J.
Jul 2, 2023
LAKE LUZERNE – Ernest J. Desharnais “Desy”, 88, passed away peacefully July 2, 2023 surrounded by family. Born in 1934 in the Bronx, New York City, Desy attended St. Jerome’s Grammar School and LaSalle Academy. Son of the late Geoffrey and Margaret nee McLoughlin, he served in the U.S. Navy 1951-1955 as a radar operator during the Korean conflict....
Voss, Nina
Jun 29, 2023
ALBANY- Nina Voss, 97, passed away peacefully Thursday, June 29, 2023 surrounded by family.Born in New Salem, NY, she was the daughter of the late Allen and Maida Countryman. She retired from Lodges Department Store. Mrs Voss enjoyed sitting on the porch and visiting with neighbors as the “Queen of Irving Street." She loved playing bingo up until her...
Buongiorno, Margaret D.
Jun 28, 2023
COHOES – Margaret D. Buongiorno, 93, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 28, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Albany, the daughter of Francis and Margaret Dougherty, she was a graduate of Vincentian Institute. Margaret was a longtime communicant of St. James Church, where she was baptized and married. She was active in many church sponsored activities,...
Tiongson, Carmen A.
Jun 22, 2023
ALBANY- Carmen A. Tiongson, 94, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, June 22, 2023. Carmen was born in Candelaria, Quezon Province, Philippines to Moises and Cristeta Alcala. Carmen was the beloved wife of the late Dr. Jose Tiongson who predeceased her in 1994. Lovingly known by many friends as “Ate Mameng” or “Mrs. T”, she received her BSN...
Cronin, Edward P. Jr.
Jun 21, 2023
RENSSELAER - Edward Paul Cronin Jr. aged 83, passed away Wednesday, June 21st 2023 at home surrounded by his loving family following a long battle with cancer. Ed spent his earlier years in the Marine Corps. and also worked for the Dand H Railroad Police and as an HVAC technician. He was a member of Chemical and Hose Company...
Mchugh, Robert F.
Jun 20, 2023
NEWTONVILLE - Robert F. McHugh, 88, of Newtonville, NY passed away at his home on Tuesday, June 20, 2023. Born in Philadelphia in1934, the son of Arthur and Ruth McHugh, he lived for many years in Delmar and Albany before moving to Newtonville. Robert was educated in the Bethlehem public schools, then graduated from John Hopkins University with an...
Dillon, Stephen B.
Jun 19, 2023
SLINGERLANDS - Stephen B.Dillon, 62, passed away unexpectedly June 19, 2023 at home. Born and educated in Albany, he was the son of the late Phillip and Nancy Dillon. Steve worked for Marillac Family Shelter and Home Instead. He loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and dog Finn. Steve enjoyed traveling. He was an avid fan...
Waite, Marion K.
Jun 19, 2023
ALBANY -Beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Marion Kathleen Flanagan Waite, 95, Albany, NY, passed away peacefully at home on June 19, 2023. Marion was born in 1928 in Queens, NY to the late Michael A. and Kathleen Connolly Flanagan. Marion found her one love, Ronald E. Waite, Jr. and was married in September of 1950. The two shared 41...
Colbert, Grace T.
Jun 8, 2023
LOUDONVILLE- Grace T. (Scambelluri) Colbert, 96, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, June 08, 2023. Grace was born to Cosmo and Maria (Alvaro) Scambelluri in Albany’s South End. She was educated at St. John’s School where she played basketball, the trumpet, and where she met the love of her life Richard “Dick” Colbert at a Church dance,...
Desmarais, Fr. Gregory-Francis
Jun 6, 2023
DELMAR - Francis Desmarais, known in religious life as Father Gregory, died suddenly at age 81 on June 6, 2023. Father Gregory, who recently retired as the Priest of St. George Orthodox Church of Albany, NY, resided in Delmar. Father Gregory, even as a young man, was always dedicated to the teachings of the Church. For many years, he...
Vega, Alex M.
Jun 1, 2023
SOUTH GLENS FALLS – Alex Miguel Vega 20, passed away unexpectedly June 1, 2023. Alex was born and raised in Troy, NY with hismom, Lee Ann Kane, his sister, Aliciya and his grandmother, Nancy Windsor. He played football for Lansingburgh High School number 62.Alex loved his family and his fiancé, Felica Carman very much and moved to S. Glens...
Lolik, David W.
May 14, 2023
ALBANY- David W. Lolik, 83, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, May 14, 2023. Born in Schenectady, he was the son of the late Anthony and Cecilia “Sally” (Kowalczyk) Lolik. David graduated from Scotia Glenville High School and Siena College. He taught English in the Amsterdam and Schuylerville Public School system for many years and retired as Assistant...
Curran, Sister Joan D.C.
May 14, 2023
MENANDS - Sister Joan (formerly Sister Vincent Marie) Curran, Daughter of Charity, of St. Louise House in Menands, NY died on May 14, 2023. Sister Joan was born April 14,1935 in Stoneham, MA to Francis and Mary (McNabb) Curran. She grew up in Melrose, MA with her sister Eleanor Brazeau and her brother Dr. Richard F. Curran. After graduation...
Lombardo, Viola A.
May 11, 2023
GLENMONT- Viola A. Lombardo, 86, passed away Thursday, May 11, 2023 at home. Born in Milford Center, NY, she was the daughter of the late Lyke and Mae (Dean) Packer and a graduate of Albany High School. Mrs. Lombardo was a Steno Supervisor with Hartford Insurance Company retiring in 1987 after many years of service. She was also a...
Berry, Sister Mary Albert D.C.
May 4, 2023
MENANDS –Mary Albert Berry, D.C., Daughter of Charity, died at St. Louise Hose, Menands on May 4, 2023, surrounded by her Sisters in Community, nursing staff and friends. Sister Mary Albert was born in Philadelphia, PA on January 9, 1923. Her parents, Mary Ann and Patrick John Berry enjoyed their three sons and two daughters. Sister entered the Daughters...
Sorensen, Janet R.
Apr 26, 2023
MECHANICVILLE – Janet R. (Selke) Sorensen, 91, passed away Wednesday, April 26, 2023. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Ethel (Seibert) Selke, Sr. Janet was a graduate of Albany High School and retired from NYS Department of Taxation and Finance after thirty five years of service. She enjoyed reading, playing cards and word...
Buley, Jeffrey T.
Apr 25, 2023
VOORHEESVILLE- Jeffrey T. Buley, 63, passed away at Albany Medical Center on April 25. While his passing was sudden, he was surrounded by loving family and friends on the day he left us. Jeff was born in Poughkeepsie on February 24, 1960. He is survived by his father, Theodore H. Buley of Woodland Pond at New Paltz NY, his...
