Fedele, Helen L.
Dec 26, 2022
ALBANY- Helen L. (Cross) Fedele, 85, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on December 26, 2022. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late William and Helen Kallner Cross, Sr. Helen graduated from St. Ann’s Academy and attended the College of St. Rose. She worked for the New York State Dept. of Education and NY...
Perez, Gladys
Dec 22, 2022
ALBANY- Gladys Perez, 73, passed away on December 22, 2022 at Albany Medical after suffering an illness on November 5, 2022. The family is deeply saddened and shocked by her passing. She was born on October 16, 1949. Gladys is survived and missed by her 7 children, Virginia, Jessica, Fausto (Jimmy), Jose (Papito), Madeline, Michelle, and Carlos. She is...
Dejoie, Mary Jane
Dec 19, 2022
ALBANY- Mary Jane DeJoie, 92, passed away Monday, December 19, 2022. Mary Jane was born in Coeymans, NY to her beloved parents Pasquale and Angeline Zampella DeJoie and in 1947 she moved with her family to Albany. Mary Jane was a graduate of Albany High School and worked for the NYS Department of Transportation for nearly four decades until...
Ragone, Donald E.
Dec 18, 2022
DELMAR - Donald E. Ragone, 83, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family following an 18-year battle with prostate cancer on Sunday, December 18, 2022. He was born in 1939, the son of the late Donald A. Ragone and Marion (Stewart) Weidman. Donald was raised in Albany by his grandparents Leonard and Catherine Ragone. He graduated from...
Smith, Mary Ellen
Dec 11, 2022
NEW PORT RICHEY, FL- Mary Ellen Smith also affectionately referred to as “Pudsy, Mom or Nana” passed away peacefully at home with her eldest daughter and grandsons on Sunday, December 11, 2022. She was born in August 1958. Predeceased by her parents, William (Bill) and Virginia Robinson (Williams), and her sister, Kathleen (Kathy) Klimek. Mary Ellen leaves behind many...
Mccann, William F.
Dec 5, 2022
ALBANY-William F. McCann, 88, passed away peacefully Monday, December 5, 2022, at The Teresian House. Bill was born in Utica, NY and attended St Francis De Sales High School. He was the son of the late Edward P. McCann and Margaret McGuinness McCann. Bill McCann started his career as a Union Steamfitter for Local in 79 in Utica in...
Hall, Otis L.
Dec 4, 2022
ALBANY- Otis Lee Hall, was born in Albany, NY on May 23, 1946 and entered into eternal rest on December 4, 2022. He was educated in the Albany School District, received a certificate of construction and maintenance from Hudson Valley Community College, and served in the United States Navy. He retired from NYS Office of General Services after over...
Augello, Carmella Dc Sr.
Dec 2, 2022
MENANDS- Sister Carmella Augello, DC baptized Anna, Daughter of Charity, died at St. Louise House in Menands, on Friday December 2, 2022, one day before her 104thbirthday. She was born in the North End Neighborhood of Boston, MA on Dec. 3, 1918 to Grazia Gioia and Mateo Augello. She had one sister Marie. After high school, she worked as...
Denninger, Susan E.
Nov 29, 2022
ALBANY- Susan Tesch Denninger, 74, passed away Tuesday, November 29, 2022 at home. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late William and Rita Tesch. Susan graduated from Philip Schuyler High School, where she met her future husband Robert. She worked in the medical records department at St. Peter’s Hospital and retired from Albany Medical Center as...
Bartley, Edward J. Iii
Nov 27, 2022
BOLTON LANDING- Edward J. Bartley III (Ed) of Bolton Landing, NY and Ft. Lauderdale, FL, passed away peacefully at Albany Medical Center on November 27, 2022 at the age of 82, having lived an incredible life. Ed was born in Albany, New York to Louise Crisorio and Edward J. Bartley, Jr., who predeceased him. He graduated from Vincentian Institute...
Vrooman, Morey
Nov 26, 2022
ALBANY- Morey Vrooman died suddenly on November 26, 2022. Morey was born in Pittsfield, MA the son of Douglas and Charlotte Campbell Vrooman. He grew up in nearby Hinsdale, MA and lived a long time in Albany. Morey is survived by his wife, Rosemarie Tobin; daughter Tracy Gibeau (Marc); son Christopher Vrooman; former daughter-in-law Patricia Reyes Donoso; his grandchildren,...
Blair, Bertha A.
Nov 22, 2022
DELMAR - Bertha Ames Blair, 85, of Delmar passed away on November 22, 2022 at home with her beloved family by her side after a long illness. She was born in Cooperstown, NY in 1937 to Murry W. and Florence Ames of Richfield Springs, NY. Bertha was the oldest of three children. Growing up on the family dairy farm...
Horan, Robert A. Sr.
Nov 22, 2022
ALBANY- Robert A. Horan, Sr., 73, passed away Tuesday, November 22, 2022. Born and educated in Albany, he was the son of the late Raymond and Stacia Dziamba Horan. Bob served in the Army during the Vietnam War and was stationed in Germany. He was a courier for many years with St. Peter’s Health Partners. Bob was a member...
Popluhar, James
Nov 21, 2022
ALBANY- James Popluhar, 60, passed away suddenly at home November 21, 2022. Jim was well known throughout the Albany community and will be missed by his many friends. Funeral services will be private.
Denault, Leo W.
Nov 20, 2022
DELMAR- Leo Wilfred Denault, 95, father of six and grandfather of eighteen, passed away peacefully on November 20, 2022 of natural causes, surrounded by his family. Leo was born August 27, 1927 in Auburn, New York, to Aldea Blanche Denno (née LePage ) and Wilfred L. Denno (Denault). He was a born learner who spent his life seeking knowledge...
Van Alstyne, Janice
Nov 20, 2022
ALBANY- Janice Van Alstyne 89, died peacefully on Sunday, November 20, 2022 at Eddy Memorial Geriatric Center in Troy. Jan was born in 1933 to Robert Van Alstyne and Alice Van Alstyne (nee Kells). Raised in Nassau, Jan was a graduate of Columbia High School (1950). She earned her bachelor’s degree in Art & Sociology from Central College in...
Mcnamara, Emmet J. Jr.
Nov 18, 2022
TROY- Emmet Joseph McNamaraJr, 92, passed away on Friday, November 18, 2022 after a brief illness. Born and raised in Buffalo, Emmet was the beloved son of the late Emmet J. and Elizabeth Campbell McNamara; loving husband of the late Patricia Neelon McNamara; devoted brother of the late Margaret M. McNamara and the late Elizabeth M. (Harry) Yates II;...
Reohr, Joseph H. (Jay) Iii
Nov 17, 2022
HALFMOON-With profound sadness we mourn the passing of Joseph H. Reohr, III (Jay) of Halfmoon. Jay passed away peacefully on November 17, 2022, surrounded by his loving family, after a short, but heroic battle with Stage 4 Hodgkin’s. Born in Albany, NY in 1955, he was the son of the late Joseph H. Reohr, Jr. and Jean M. (Renak)...
Brown, Anna E.
Nov 16, 2022
ALBANY- Anna E. (Franklin) Brown, passed away Wednesday, November 16, 2022. Born and educated in Albany, she was the daughter of the late Charles Frankiln and Minerva Field. Anna was employed at Picotte Realty for 25 years. Anna was an amazing, selfless, and loving personwho dedicated her life to her family whom she loved dearly. She enjoyed cooking, listening...
Mccarthy, James A.P. Esq.
Nov 15, 2022
ALBANY- James A.P. McCarthy, Esq. “Jimmy” 66, unexpectedly passed away November 15, 2022. True to his steadfast nature he lived his entire life in Albany. Born to Justin and Elizabeth Hunter McCarthy, he purchased his first and only family home in 1988 raising all four children there. Jimmy leaves behind his wife Carol; children R.J. (Marissa), Jeff (Allison), Carolyn...
