Bernard, Michael E., Sr.
Aug 10, 2021
ALBANY – Michael E. Bernard, Sr., 52, died suddenly at home August 10, 2021. Born and raised in Albany, he was the son of the late Eugene Bernard and Kathleen Koonz-Williams. He is survived by his children Michael and Trever Bernard and Summer Fletcher; granddaughter Arianna Bernard, several siblings, nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to visit...
Cleary, Mary E.
Aug 7, 2021
SLINGERLANDS- Mary E. (Lawler) Cleary, 84, passed away peacefully at home Saturday, August 07, 2021 surrounded by her loving family after a long illness with Alzheimer’s Disease. Mary was born and educated in Albany, the daughter of the late Philip and Elizabeth (Coullahan) Lawler. After graduating High School, Mary served two years in the US Navy as a Radiomen.She...
Isabella, Patricia M.
Aug 3, 2021
ALBANY- Patricia M. Isabella, 68, passed away peacefully Tuesday, August 03, 2021 at the Hospice Inn at St. Peter’s Hospital after a courageous seven year battle with cancer. Born and educated in Albany, she was the daughter of the late Peter Isabella and Marguerite Fiato Casillo and granddaughter of the late Louis and Ora Fiato. She is survived by...
Drobner, Kenneth F., Sr.
Aug 3, 2021
GLENMONT – Kenneth F. Drobner, Sr., 83, died Tuesday, August 03, 2021 surrounded by his family. Born in Easton, NY he was the son of the late Arthur and Florence (Sheldon) Drobner. Kenneth lived most of his life in Selkirk and worked as a conductor for Conrail, later CSX in Selkirk where he was known as “Drawbar”. He was...
Glenning, Nadine Ann
Aug 1, 2021
CIRCLEVILLE, NEW YORK - Nadine Ann Glenning, from Albany NY, passed away early the morning of August 1st 2021. She had been in deep contemplation of this moment for the last several months finally accepting God’s call by saying “here am I Lord”. For those of you who would like to know Nadine better we know...
Bruni, Richard A.
Jul 30, 2021
DELMAR- Richard Anthony Bruni, 86, of Delmar, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 30 at Albany Medical Center surrounded by his family. Richard was born in Albany to the late Carl and Rose (Marlette) Bruni on April 25, 1935, he grew up in Albany and later moved to Delmar. Richard married his high school sweetheart Sandra (Ott) Bruni and...
Vanwie Iii, Robert W.
Jul 29, 2021
LATHAM- Robert W. VanWie, III, 37, of Latham passed away suddenly after recent illnesses on July 29, 2021. Born in Albany, he graduated from Shaker High School, attended Hudson Valley Community College and most recently worked at Advanced Auto Parts in Latham. He was also a proud Life Member of the Bethlehem Memorial VFW Post 3185 Auxiliary. From the...
Burns, Marie Dc Sr.
Jul 29, 2021
MENANDS - Sister Marie Burns, DC age 88, died at St. Louise House, Menands, N.Y., on July 29, 2021. She was born April 5, 1933 in Trenton, N.J., to Mary Margaret (McLaughlin)and George Joseph Burns and grew up with two brothers and two sisters. Her early education took place in local Catholic schools. On graduating from Cathedral High School...
Scully, Martin
Jul 26, 2021
DELMAR – Martin Scully, 98, passed away Monday, July 26, 2021 at Kingsway Arms Nursing Center. Born in Schenectady to Martin and Elizabeth Scully, he attended schools in Schenectady, graduating from Mont Pleasant High School in 1941. Mr. Scully served in the US Navy from 1941-1947, and sailed on the USS Albany from 1943-1947 as a Pharmacists Mate Second...
Sosedow, Herbert F.
Jul 23, 2021
GLENMONT- Herbert FromherzSosedow of Glenmont passed away peacefully on July 23, 2021 surrounded by his family. Herbert “Herbie’ was born in 1931 in Oschatz, East Germany to the late Gertrude Anna Schulze and Frommherz Stahn. In his early years, he lived in Germany then moved to the United States in 1951. In 1981 he married Ella Mae Wiegand (Susser)...
Dansereau, Raymond N.
Jul 23, 2021
ALBANY- Born in Albany in 1954, Raymond N. Dansereau entered into eternal life after a brief illness on Friday, July 23, 2021. He was the son of the late Raymond A and Mary K. Dansereau. Raymond graduated from Vincentian Institute in 1972 and continued on to the Albany College of Pharmacy where he received his Bachelor of Science in...
Mullen, Joann
Jul 21, 2021
ALBANY- JoAnn Mullen, 77, of Albany, passed away Wednesday, July 21, 2021 after a long battle with Parkinson ’s disease. Daughter of Joseph and June (Hummel) Frischolz, JoAnn was born in Buffalo and was raised in Syracuse. The first in her family to graduate from college, JoAnn received her degree in Education from Potsdam University. She spent the majority...
Ciarfello, Daniel F.
Jul 18, 2021
ALBANY- Daniel F. Ciarfello, 40, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Sunday July 18, 2021. Born in Albany, he was the son of JoAnne M. Ciarfello and the late Charles A. Ciarfello. Dan was an electrician and a skilled woodworker. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his brothers Michael and Anthony; and...
Rossi, Virginia D.
Jul 17, 2021
ALBANY- Virginia D. Rossi, 89, passed away Saturday, July 17, 2021. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Rachael Farnelli Rossi. Virginia worked for NYS for many years. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her brothers Leo and Paris “Pat” Rossi and sisters Ann Brown and Mary Triolo. She is survived...
Kasparoglu, Leyla
Jul 11, 2021
ALBANY- Vartuhi “Leyla” Kasparoglu, 87, entered eternal peace Sunday, July 11, 2021. Leyla is survived by her children Arjanti Kasparoglu, Murat Kasparian, Madlen Balgin: grandchildren Aras Balgin, Arpi Balgin, Marilyn Kasparian, Christina Kasparian and Ani Kasparian; and her great-granddaughter Sophie. She was predeceased by her beloved husband Nisan Kasparoglu and cherished grandson, Alex Kasparian. Leyla was loved by all...
Keenan, Marion A.
Jul 7, 2021
LATHAM- Marion A. Keenan, 90, passed away Wednesday, July 7, 2021. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late John and Mary Keenan. Marion worked for several years with New York Telephone Company and St. Catherine’s Center. She is survived by her sister JoAnn G. Rosenberger Kemp; nieces and nephews Michelle Rosenberger, Anne Marie Clark and Michael...
Joseph, Beverly
Jun 29, 2021
ALBANY- Beverly Joseph, 81, died June 29, 2021. Sister of Wesley Phillips. Funeral services were held privately.
Panzetta, Grace M.
Jun 26, 2021
ALBANY- Grazia Maria (Grace) Pulieri Panzetta, age 90, passed away peacefully in her home on Saturday, June 26, 2021. Born in Pulsano, Taranto, Italia, she is the daughter of the late Angelo Pulieri and Teresa Lippolis Pulieri. Grace married her husband of 42 years, the late Antonio Panzetta in 1956. They emigrated to the US and worked as seamstress...
Kenneally, Betty L
Jun 24, 2021
ALBANY- Betty L. Kenneally, 82, passed away Thursday, June 24, 2021 at home surrounded by her family. Betty was raised in Potsdam and lived in Albany most of her life. She retired from NYS Dept. of Higher Education. She is survived by her children Brenda, Daniel and his wife Janice, Susan and her husband Bill Kaehn; grandchildren Rachel, Simon,...
Scholetzky, Gloria
Jun 22, 2021
LATHAM- Gloria Scholetzky, 78, passed away Tuesday, June 22, 2021. Born in Brooklyn, she lived in the Capital District most of her life and worked as a legal secretary for various law firms in the area. Gloria is grateful to her many dear friends for their lasting friendship and kindness. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law Robin...
