Coons, Frederick J.
Jun 14, 2022
MIDDLEBURGH, NY - Frederick J. Coons, 89, passed Tuesday, June 14, 2022 from Alzheimer’s disease at Ellis Hospital. Born at the Brady Hospital in Albany to Fred J. and Kathryn (Mahar) Coons, he was raised in Albany and later resided in Loudonville. He retired in 1988 from the New York State Dept. of Labor after 28 years as chief...
Gendreau, Jules
Jun 8, 2022
ALBANY- Jules Gendreau, 80, passed away at the Hospice Inn at St. Peter’s Hospital on Wednesday, June 08, 2022 after a long illness. Born and educated in Vermont, he was the son of the late Hermas and Marie (Garon) Gendreau. Jules served in the US Air Force from 1962-1966. He worked as a mail sorter for the US Postal...
Burkhard, William E.
Jun 2, 2022
SLINGERLANDS – William E. Burkhard “Bill” 87, passed on June 2, 2022 at St. Peters Nursing and Rehabilitation Center after a brief illness. Born in Albany, he was son of the late Albert and Janet (Taaffe) Burkhard. Bill graduated from Christian Brothers Academy, class of 1953 and attended Manhattan College and RPI. He served in the Marine Corp from...
Cadieux, Gaston
May 30, 2022
SLINGERLANDS- On May 30, 2022, Gus Cadieux, 86, went more fully into what he called the Good, in which we, ourforebearers, and all living things partake, even now. Gus was a man of peace. He consistently stood with the poor and oppressedand against indifference, greed, white supremacy, war, and imperialism.Responding to a call to mission and the Oblates at...
Kane, Arthur B.
May 25, 2022
GLENMONT- Arthur B. Kane, 85, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, May 25, 2022. Born and educated in Albany, he was the son of the late William and Elizabeth McCormick Kane. Mr. Kane aka Mr. Grand Union, began his career as a stock boy in the Crestwood Plaza location and worked his way up to manager of the...
Iarossi, Vincent N.
May 25, 2022
FREDERICKSBURG, Va- We are sad to announce the passing of Vincent Nicholas Iarossi, age 92, on Wednesday, May 25, 2022. Vincent lived in Fredericksburg, VA with his daughter Tara. Vincent was born October 23, 1929 in Albany and was the son of the late Frank Iarossi and Harriet Thayer Iarossi. He attended Christian Brothers Academy for high school, and...
Mccready, Ann Lee
May 22, 2022
JUPITER,FL-In the early hours of Sunday, May 22, Ann Lee McCready passed away. As wife, sister, mother, grandmother, aunt and friend she will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her. Lee was quiet but fierce in her loyalty to her family, friends, and her faith. Lee was born in 1933 in New York City and grew...
Backes, Edward J.
May 19, 2022
DANIA BEACH, FL – On Thursday, May 19th, 2022, Edward J. Backes, loving husband and father of two children passed away at the age of 87 in his home in Dania Beach, Florida after a short illness. Edward was born in Binghamton, NY in 1934 to Mary Ida (McCormick) and Edward N. Backes. As a child he believed his...
Reohr, Jean M.
May 19, 2022
COHOES- Jean M. Reohr, 94 passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 19, 2022. Born in Albany she was the daughter of the late John C. Renak and Julia Renak. Jean retired from Farm Family Life Insurance Company. She was the mother of Janice L. Monaghan (Peter) and Joseph “Jay” H. Reohr III (Kim); grandmother of Christina and Jonathan Monaghan,...
Yakel, Ann B.
May 14, 2022
ALBANY – Ann (Buehler) Yakel, 96, went home peacefully to the Lord in the early morning of May 14, 2022. Born in Albany on January 22, 1926, Ann was the daughter of the late Anthony and Josephine (Goetz) Buehler. Ann was a devoted wife, mother and mentor to her family and many friends. Ann was educated in Albany, and...
Quinlan, Beverly J.
May 13, 2022
COHOES- Beverly J Quinlan, 92, passed away on Friday, May 13, 2022. Born in Newark, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Helen Bower. Beverly loved God, her family and her cats (too numerous to name). Beverly's favorite hymn was For All the Saints who from their Labor Rest. Beverly was preceded in death by her...
Sokol, Dorothy Bunal
May 6, 2022
SCHENECTADY- Dorothy A. Bunal Sokol, Catholic Leader, 64, joined her Lord on May 6, 2022. Born in Rome, NY she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Irene Bunal. Dorothy received her B.A. from the College of St. John Fisher and earned her Master’s in Pastoral Studies from Boston College. She devoted her career to Catholic Education and...
Dussor, Frances Ruth
May 6, 2022
BINGHAMTON, NY – Frances “Ruth” Dussor, passed away peacefully on Friday May 6, 2022 at Elizabeth Church Manor Nursing Home, after a brief illness. She was surrounded by immediate family. Born March 1931 in Albany, NY she was the daughter of the late Margaret (Ehrgott) Dougherty and Francis W. Dougherty. Ruth graduated from Vincentian Institute in Albany, and retired...
Calabrese, Eugene “Geno”
Apr 30, 2022
ALBANY- Eugene “Geno” Calabrese, 66, passed away peacefully surrounded by family April 30, 2022. Born in Albany, he was the son of Velma and the late Eugene Calabrese and graduated from Albany High School and SUNY Brockport. Gene began his career in Manhattan working in marketing for 11 years. He returned to Albany and worked as a foreclosure inspector...
Sobieski, Sharon T.
Apr 28, 2022
GUILDERLAND – Sharon T. Sobieski, 67, passed away April 28, 2022 at Ellis Hospital. Born and educated in Schenectady, she was the daughter of the late Clyde and Ethel Philips. Sharon was a daycare provider and an animal lover. She was an active volunteer and member of Lynwood Reformed Church and Fort Hunter Fire District. She is survived by...
Monjeau, Jo-Ann
Apr 27, 2022
ALBANY- Jo-Ann Monjeau, 65, of Albany died on April 27, 2022. Jo-Ann was born in the Bronx, New York to Betty Jane (Muranyi) Horowitz and Israel M. Horowitz, both of whom predeceased her. Jo-Ann received her bachelor of science in nursing in 1979, graduating first in the final class of the SUNY Albany School of Nursing. She was accepted...
Luther, Edward L., Jr.
Apr 22, 2022
DAYTONA BEACH, FL- Edward L. Luther, Jr, 80 passed away peacefully on April 22, 2022 at Emory L. Bennett State Veterans Nursing Home. Born on April 1, 1942 in Albany he was the son of the late Edward L. and Margaret (Mastriano) Luther, Sr. Ed graduated from Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk High School, class of 1960. After graduation he enlisted in the...
Mannarino, Catherine S.
Apr 21, 2022
ALBANY- Catherine S. Mannarino, 98, passed away Thursday, April 21, 2022. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late Giovanni and Antonetta Sano. Catherine graduated from Cathedral Academy and worked as a secretary at Memorial Hospital for several years. She later joined the office of Sano Rubin construction where she remained for over 30 years. Mrs. Sano...
Milner, Mary Louise
Apr 20, 2022
ALBANY- Mary Louise Milner, 94, passed away April 20, 2022. She was born in Asheboro, NC and lived in Albany most of her life. Mary Louise worked as an aide at the Albany Veterans Hospital for many years. She was a founding member of the Church of God of Prophecy in Albany. Mary Louise is survived by her sister...
Vaccariello, Mary E.
Apr 18, 2022
COLONIE- Mary Mack Vaccariello, 91, passed away in San Diego, CA on April 18, 2022 after a brief illness. Born and educated in Albany, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Mary Mack, she attended St. Joseph’s Academy and graduated from Cathedral Academy. Mary worked as a telephone operator with AT&T for 40 years retiring in 1997....
