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Recent Obituaries in Albany, NY

Browse recent obituaries and death notices for the Albany, NY area. Each tribute honors a life lived and reflects the diverse traditions, cultures, and stories that shape our community.

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Robert Andrew Bolles

Robert Andrew Bolles

Nov 3, 2023

Robert Andrew Bolles passed away Friday November 3, 2023, after a long battle with Parkinson's.

He was born in Conroe Texas to Kathleen and Charles Bolles on September 3, 1943, and had just recently celebrated his 80th birthday complete with party hats and noise makers.

Bob, as he was affectionately called by those who loved...

Sally L. Bulger

Sally L. Bulger

Nov 1, 2023

Sally Louise Bulger, of Delmar passed away at home, peacefully on November 1, 2023, after a courageous battle against breast cancer.  She was surrounded by her devoted husband Don and their three favorite children, Bill, Deanna, and Donna.  She passed on her own terms, ending her Earthly journey the way she wanted.  As if that was ever a question....

Sharon L. Bruder

Sharon L. Bruder

Nov 1, 2023

Sharon L. Bruder, 75 of Albany, NY passed away peacefully on Wednesday November 1, 2023, after a long battle with cancer.

Sharon was surrounded by her beloved family.

It would be wrong to say that Sharon lost her battle because she never stopped fighting. No matter how sick she was she was always determined. When...

Katherine M. Murnane

Katherine M. Murnane

Oct 31, 2023

Albany—Katherine Mary (nee Kelly) Murnane, 88, of Albany, passed away peacefully on October 31, 2023.  Born in Schenectady in 1935, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Kelly and Marie Madden; wife of the late Dennis P. Murnane of Albany; sister of Doris McKibbin, Rhinebeck, NY and Thomas Kelly, Old Lyme, CT; mother of Dennis Murnane (deceased), Patty...

Marie T. Coluccio

Marie T. Coluccio

Oct 29, 2023

Marie T. Coluccio, a life-long resident of Albany, passed away at home on October 29, 2023, at the age of 97 surrounded by loving family.

The daughter of Samuel and Vincenta Zumbo, Marie was the loving wife of the late Bernard Coluccio, Sr. and mother to Bernard, Jr. (Janette) of The Villages, FL, Lynne of Arlington, MA,...

Sr. Mary Grace Higgins, Dc

Sr. Mary Grace Higgins, Dc

Oct 27, 2023

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MENANDS - Sister Mary Grace (Eileen Mae) Higgins, D.C. died peacefully at her home in St. Louise House, Menands, on October 27, 2023.

Eileen Mae Higgins was born on October 26, 1928 in Buffalo, NY to Robert Gordon and Grace Elizabeth (Fletcher) Higgins. She had one younger brother, Richard.

Sister...

Sr. Mary Francis Martin, Dc

Sr. Mary Francis Martin, Dc

Oct 23, 2023

MENANDS - Sister Mary Francis Martin (Margaret), Daughter of Charity, passed peacefully at St. Louise House, Menands on Monday, October 23, 2023 with her two sisters and her close friend by her side. We are most grateful for the wonderful care she received by the entire staff at St. Louise House.

She was born in...

Arlene B. Giroux

Arlene B. Giroux

Oct 20, 2023

ALBANY -Arlene B. (VanAlstyne) Giroux, 100, died Friday, October 20, 2023 at the Baptist Health Nursing Center in Scotia.

Born in Gloversville she was the daughter of the late George and Clara (Bowler) VanAlstyne. Mrs. Giroux was a graduate of the former Philip Schuyler High School. She was a homemaker and after raising her family...

James E. Phelan

James E. Phelan

Oct 20, 2023

ALBANY - James E. Phelan, 67, passed away peacefully at home on Friday October 20, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. Born in Albany, NY on April 6, 1956, he is the son of Edward L. and Margaret (Dougherty) Phelan.

James is survived by his wife Diane (Cahill) Phelan; his children Michelle Johnson (Robert), Andrew...

Patricia A. Dimuria

Patricia A. Dimuria

Oct 18, 2023

ALBANY - Patricia “Patti” DiMuria, 71, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on October 18, 2023, after a decade long battle with cancer.

She was born in Albany, NY on May, 1, 1952 to Patrick and Mary (Giordano) DiMuria. She graduated high school from Marylrose Academy and went on to the State University of New...

Edward P. Hart, Jr.

Edward P. Hart, Jr.

Oct 13, 2023

DELMAR - Edward P. Hart, 83, of Slingerlands, NY passed away peacefully at Albany Medical Center on October 13, 2023.

Ed was born in Albany, NY to Edward P. Hart and Mary D. Hart. After graduating from Cardinal McCloskey High School, Ed went on to graduate from Siena College in 1963.

In 1966,...

Theresa "Terry" P. Doyle

Theresa "Terry" P. Doyle

Oct 3, 2023

Theresa (Terry) P. Doyle, age 86, passed away on October 3, 2023, after a long illness. She was born in county Galway, Ireland and immigrated to the U.S. permanently in 1950 when she went from being a student at the Loretta Abbey boarding school in Dublin to a rural high school in Cobleskill, NY. Terry went on to study at...

Patricia Anne Hayes

Patricia Anne Hayes

Oct 1, 2023

Patricia Anne Hayes,74, beloved spouse of Joseph Lawrence Guy and mother of Devon Michael Guy died in the Albany Medical Center ICU on October 1, 2023, consequent to severe head trauma from a fall she experienced on September 24. She is survived by her sisters, Kathleen Hayes, her husband James Motta, Mary Anne Hayes and her husband Kent Peer. Patricia...

Mall, Grace

Mall, Grace

Sep 24, 2023

CLIFTON PARK- Mrs. Grace Francis Mall was born in Sargodha, Pakistan on July 15,1937,to Baroo Francis and Nawab Bibi. She was the second of four children. She has one older sister, Mrs. Mariam Awan, and two younger brothers, Mr. ShafqatPervazand Mr. Qumar Shahzad. Mrs. Grace completed her nursing school in Hyderabad. In 1966, she married Mr. Manzoor Mall with...

Mccann, Eileen M

Mccann, Eileen M

Sep 24, 2023

ALBANY- Eileen M. McGuire McCann passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 24,2023,at The Teresian House Albany, NY. Eileen was predeceased by her husband Bill McCann. They married in 1960 and went onto to spend 63 memorable years together in laughter and love. Bill and Eileen were blessed with three sons, a daughter, and 9 grandchildren. She was born in...

Lemme, Anne R.

Lemme, Anne R.

Sep 21, 2023

ALBANY- Anne Rose Lemme, 95, of Albany passed away peacefully on September 21, 2023, at St. Peter’s Hospice Inn surrounded by her loving family. Born on October 1, 1927, she is the daughter of the late Salvatore and Rosaria (Cassara) Scepi. Anne is survived by her children Christine Battaglia (David), Sharon Masciocco (Joseph), Ralph S. Lemme (Joan), Dominick Lemme...

Bates, Dorothy Parker

Bates, Dorothy Parker

Sep 16, 2023

DELMAR- Dorothy E. Parker Bates, 72, of Delmar, NY passed away on September 16, 2023, after a brief illness with her love, Art, and Big sister Kathryn by her side. Born in Albany, NY, she was the daughter of the late Bernard and Ida Mae (Losee) Parker. She is survived by Art Seibert, her loving soulmate of 40 plus...

Betsy A. Shearer

Betsy A. Shearer

Sep 12, 2023

Betsy Ann Shearer, 79, passed away September 12, 2023, at her home in Albany. Betsy, who was fondly known to her family and many friends as BA, was born September 11, 1944, in Brownwood TX, daughter of James and Dorothy Shearer. She grew up and attended Griffith Institute High School in Springville NY. and SUNY Delhi where she obtained a...

Keegan, Kathleen F.

Keegan, Kathleen F.

Sep 3, 2023

ALBANY- Kathleen Flood Keegan personified the word grace. Born in Albany on October 10, 1937 to William A. Flood and Mary Lillian (McGraw) Flood, she passed peacefully into eternal life on September 3, 2023. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. A lifelong Albany resident, Kathleen’s journey was marked by accomplishments and a commitment to others....

Schissler, Peter H., Iii

Schissler, Peter H., Iii

Sep 2, 2023

Albany- Peter H Schissler III, 53 passed away on Saturday September 2, 2023, after battling cancer for the past 3 years. Born in Albany on April 21, 1970, he was the son of Angela Schissler and the late Peter H Schissler Jr. Peter graduated from Bishop Maginn High school. He worked as a Loan Officer at First Guarantee Mortgage...

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