Martha Taylor Gibson
Nov 9, 2025
ALBANY- After a century plus of singing, gardening, oil painting, silversmithing, quilting, and Chinese painting, Martha Taylor Gibson, wife, mother, and fierce Democrat, died in her sleep on November 9, 2025, just shy of her 103rd birthday. Born in Richmond, IN, on March 13, 1923, she exhibited artistic talent early. She drew dresses for paper dolls, painted with oils at...
Joan F. Leonard
Nov 6, 2025
ALBANY- Joan Frances Grady Leonard passed away peacefully on November 5, 2025, at the age of 96, surrounded by her loving family. A lifelong resident of Albany, Joan was the daughter of Thomas J. Grady and Edith M. Picard Grady. She graduated from Vincentian Institute in 1947 and devoted much of her life to raising her family as a dedicated...
Janet Rosamilia
Nov 6, 2025
ALBANY - Janet C. Rosamilia passed away on Thursday November 6, 2025 from cancer at Shaker Place in Albany, NY. Born in Brooklyn, NY, she graduated from Fordham University as an RN, practiced nursing at Memorial Hospital, worked for several decades at the NY State Department of Disability Services, and volunteered often on various community initiatives. She was the devoted...
Joan Hart
Nov 4, 2025
Joan Cecilia Hart, 88, of Albany, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born January 11, 1937, in Mechanicville, NY, she was a graduate of Troy Catholic High School. Joan worked as an operator for Niagara Mohawk and New York Telephone. Joan loved classical music, traveling, and spending time with her family. She was...
Michael E. Prall Sr.
Nov 3, 2025
Michael Earle Prall, 56, of Albany, New York passed away on November 3, 2025 at Albany Medical Center. He was the son of Francis and Martha Prall. Michael a.k.a. Mike attended Albany schools and graduated from Albany High. For work, Mike was a mechanic, construction worker and insulation specialist. He was a Texas Holdem’ player and a professional “Kardzshark”. If...
Catherine M. Hunter
Oct 29, 2025
COLONIE- Catherine Mary Hunter, 71, of Colonie, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with cancer. Her life was a shining example of loyalty, generosity, and unwavering devotion to those she cherished.
Catherine was predeceased by her parents, William and Ann Emerick, and her beloved daughter, Tricia Ann Hunter....
Marie E. Frasier
Oct 15, 2025
ALBANY- Marie E. (Goes) Frasier, 95, died Wednesday October 15, 2025 at St. Peter's Hospital. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late Cornelius and Wilhelmina (Weech) Goes. Marie worked for The National Commercial Bank (key Bank) for 10 years and later for the Research Foundation at SUNY for 28 years. She was a longtime communicant of the...
Anne M. Pennock
Oct 11, 2025
ALBANY- Anne Marie Pennock (nee Cardamone) died Saturday, October 11, 2025 after a fulfilling and active life of 95 years. Anne was born in Mechanicville, NY to Thomas P. and Maria Caterina (Scalise) Cardamone in 1930, shortly after their arrival from Calabria, Italy. Anne was married to Robert V. Pennock Sr. for 61 years, until his death in 2014.
Anne’s family...
Louis R Goitz
Oct 4, 2025
Louis R. Goitz, age 67, passed away on October 4, 2025. He is survived by his wife, Marylou Goitz; his sons, Louis R. Jr. and Benjamin L. Goitz (Alexandra Viglucci); and his grandson, Sammy Heidrich. He was the brother of Mary Lou Mroczkowski and Barbara Pusateri (Robert), and was predeceased by his parents, Mary and Louis E. Goitz, and his...
Jose Antonio Vazquez
Oct 3, 2025
Albany- Jose A. Vazquez, 67, passed away on Friday October 3, 2025. He was born in Puerto Rico on July 20, 1958 to the late Saustino Vazquez and Carmen Sotomayor. He was raised in New York and New Jersey, going back to Puerto Rico for a few years, before graduating high school in New York. He joined the Army infantry...
Gregory J. Guidetti
Sep 30, 2025
ALBANY- Gregory Guidetti, born on August 5, 1964, in Albany, NY, passed away peacefully on September 30, 2025, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. He grew up in Albany and graduated from Bishop Maginn High School before continuing his education at Marist College. He received his MBA at RPI College. Greg worked primarily as a large group health insurance...
David P. Allison
Sep 29, 2025
CLIFTON PARK- David P. Allison, 76, of Clifton Park, NY passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on September 29, 2025. Born in Albany, he was the son of the late Alfred and Dorothy (Bentz) Allison. He was a graduate of Vincentian Institute Catholic High School in Albany and earned degrees from Hudson Valley Community College and...
Arnold L. Snide
Sep 21, 2025
SELKIRK- Arnold L. Snide, 79, of Selkirk, NY, passed away on Sunday, September 21, 2025. Arnold was a devoted family man whose life was defined by love, faith, and quiet dedication. He was a loving husband to his late wife, Carol, caring for her with unwavering devotion during the final two years of her life. He was a proud father...
Margherita Scarlassare
Sep 15, 2025
ALBANY- Margherita (DeLuise) Scarlassare, 84, passed away at home on Monday September 15, 2025. Born and educated in Montemurro, Italy she was the daughter of the late Vincenzo and Maddalena (Robilotta) DeLuise. Mrs. Scarlassare came to the United States with her husband in 1973. She was a homemaker. Wife of the late Giuseppe Scarlassare, she is survived by her daughter...
Doris P. Tavernia
Sep 6, 2025
Albany, NY - Doris P. Tavernia, 63, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday September 6, 2025. She was born on November 4, 1961 in Spartanburg, SC to the late James W. Potter and Mary I McGlothan. Doris was a CNA for Bayada Home Health Care in Seneca, SC. She enjoyed spending time outside in nature and watching the animals,...
Nancy Jean Stock
Aug 24, 2025
ALBANY- Nancy J. Ruede Stock, age 85, passed away on August 24, 2025 at Shaker Place. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late Joseph C. Ruede and Ann Gleason Ruede. Nancy was a graduate of Cathedral Academy and Mildred Elley Secretarial School. Before retiring, she was an Executive Administrative Assistant at KeyCorp and Key Bank. She was...
Walter G. Ragotzkie Jr.
Aug 21, 2025
ALBANY- Walter G. Ragotzkie, Jr. 98, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Thursday August 21, 2025. Born in Albany and graduated from Philip Schuyler High School he was the son of the late Walter G and Margaret (Konradt) Ragotzkie, Sr. Mr. Ragotzkie was a US Navy Veteran of WWII. He worked for Niagara Mohawk Power Company...
John Rocco Fedele
Aug 12, 2025
SLINGERLANDS — John Rocco Fedele, 82, passed peacefully into the loving arms of the Lord on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at the Teresian House in Albany, N.Y. Born on August 21, 1942, in Albany, John was the son of the late Anthony and Carmella Fedele. John was predeceased by his loving wife of 53 years, Kathleen Mary Fedele. He is...
Marjorie R. Laurent
Aug 7, 2025
ALBANY- Marjorie R. Laurent, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully on August 7, 2025 at the age of 96. Born on March 5, 1929, Marjorie lived a full and vibrant life, marked by her deep love for her family, her passion for the outdoors, and her joy in connecting with people from all walks of life....
Jill P. Cowles
Aug 4, 2025
Jill Penney Cowles, of Albany, New York, passed away on Monday, August 4, 2025. She was 66 years old.
Born on June 2, 1959, Jill grew up in Delmar, New York and graduated from Bethlehem Central High School. She began her college experience at Syracuse University, where she was a member and treasurer of the Alpha Phi sorority. She later attended...
