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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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Evans, Earl L.

Evans, Earl L.

Aug 29, 2023

LOUDONVILLE- Earl Lewis Evans passed away peacefully on August 29, 2023 at the age of 89. He was the son of Earl Anthony and Catherine (Parvis) Evans of Albany. Earl was a graduate of Albany High School and attended Bucknell University. He was a veteran of the Korean War and received an honorable discharge. Earl spent the majority of...

Frasier, Kathleen M.

Frasier, Kathleen M.

Aug 28, 2023

Delmar – Kathleen Mary Frasier (née Klapp), previously Kathleen Jubrey, 92, died peacefully at home on Monday, August 28, 2023 after a long battle with heart disease, surrounded by her loving family. Born at 8:15am on August 17, 1931, at the former Albany Hospital, she was the fourth daughter of the late Jacob Klapp and Margaret Coons. Kathleen spent...

King, Dr. Robert C.

King, Dr. Robert C.

Aug 27, 2023

SLINGERLANDS- Dr. Robert Calhoun King, D.D.S., age 97, of New Scotland, NY. passed away peacefully on August 27,2023 after a life well lived. Bob was the son of Violet Calhoun King and Ferdinand Arthur King. He was the loving husband of Joanne Trussell King for sixty-eight years. He was predeceased by his brother, Glen King of Centerville, MA and...

Swart, Geraldine F.

Swart, Geraldine F.

Aug 23, 2023

BERNE – Geraldine F. Swart, 83, passed away Wednesday, August 23, 2023. Born in Lowville, she was the daughter of the late William and Anna May Downey. Geraldine worked for many yearsat the former Albany Public Market and Grand Union before retiring from Price Chopper just a few years ago. She loved living in the country, mowing her lawn...

Deyo, Gabriel F. Iii

Deyo, Gabriel F. Iii

Aug 18, 2023

SLINGERLANDS – Gabriel F. Deyo III, 64, of Slingerlands, N.Y., passed away peacefully surrounded by family at Albany Medical Center on August 18, 2023, after a brief illness. He is survived by his wife, Patricia M.; his daughters, Kerry Deyo Taylor (Austin) of Slingerlands, Allison Deyo of Boston, Mass., and Colleen Deyo (fiancé Jeffrey Martino) of Marysville, Washington; his...

Moloney, Adelaide L.

Moloney, Adelaide L.

Aug 16, 2023

DELMAR- Adelaide L. Moloney, 85, passed away peacefully Wednesday, August 16, 2023 with her loving daughter by her side. She grew up in Bethlehem and was the daughter of the late Albert and Elizabeth (Brockley) Scoons. She was also predeceased by her husband, Charles E. Hines III; and sons Charles E. Hines IV, Jeffrey N. Hines and Scott M....

Schock, Clifford B.

Schock, Clifford B.

Aug 11, 2023

NASSAU - Clifford B. Schock, 76, passed away on August 11, 2023, surrounded by family and friends. Born in East Rockaway, NY, he was the son of the late George and Martha Schock. Cliff was well known in the field of microscopy, was a self-employed optical equipment sales representative for over 40 years, and was much appreciated for his...

Forezzi, Elizabeth Rae

Forezzi, Elizabeth Rae

Aug 6, 2023

ALBANY- Elizabeth Rae (Foley) Forezzi, 97, entered into eternal rest on Sunday August 6, 2023. Born in Albany on January 30, 1926 she was the daughter of the late John T. and Edna E. Norris Foley. Elizabeth attended the former St. Ann’s Academy and worked for many years as a clerk in Albany City Hall. She was a longtime...

Grassie, Mary Anne E.

Grassie, Mary Anne E.

Aug 6, 2023

DELMAR- Mary Anne E. (O’Connell) Grassie, 84, passed away Sunday, August 6, 2023 surrounded by family. Born in Albany, she was daughter of the late John and Mary (Fahey) O’Connell, Jr. She graduated from St. James Grammar School and Milne High School, Cabrini College in Philadelphia and the College of St. Rose where she earned her Master’s degree in...

Foley, Cornelius J.

Foley, Cornelius J.

Jul 30, 2023

RENSSELAER - Cornelius Joseph Foley died peacefully on July 30, 2023, at the Baptist Health Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Scotia, NY. He was surrounded by members of his family. Neil, as he was known, was born in 1939 in Richmond Hill, NY, to Mary Clarke Foley and Cornelius J. Foley. He attended Holy Child Jesus grammar school in...

Weatherwax, Edward T.

Weatherwax, Edward T.

Jul 24, 2023

ALBANY- Edward T. Weatherwax, 81, passed away Monday, July 24, 2023 at home surrounded by his family. Born in Albany, he was the son of the late Edward and Helen Weatherwax. Ed graduated from Albany High School and Core school in the Great Lakes. He served in the US Navy during Vietnam. Upon returning from the Navy, he worked...

Redmond, Joan T.

Redmond, Joan T.

Jul 24, 2023

LOUDONVILLE – Joan Theresa Redmond, 92, ofAlbany, passed away peacefully on July 24, 2023 with her husband Bill at her side. She was born in 1931, in Tannersville, New York, to the late James and Elizabeth Leach. Joan was preceded in death by her parents, her aunt and uncle Margaret and Frank Leach, and her sisters Hilda Leach, Catherine...

Quenneville, Jerome J. “Jerry”

Quenneville, Jerome J. “Jerry”

Jul 16, 2023

DELMAR – Jerome J."Jerry" Quenneville, 79, passed away peacefully into the arms of the Lord on Sunday, July 16, 2023 at the Albany Medical Center Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer. Jerry was a man who strongly believed his faith got him through many of life’s ups and downs. He always had respect for everyone he knew or...

Evans, Carolyn M.

Evans, Carolyn M.

Jul 15, 2023

NEW HARTFORD, NY- Carolyn M. Evans, 83, passed away on Saturday, July 15, 2023, at the St. Elizabeth Campus of MVHS. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Rose (Weiss) Evans. After completing high school, Carolyn continued her education at SUNY at Albany earning both a Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in Business Education and...

Moore, Patricia L.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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,...

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