Obituaries

Mar 7, 2025

DELMAR- Monica Mary Rutnik, age 85, of Delmar, NY passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Friday March 7, 2025.

Monica was born in Ausable, NY on July 30, 1939, the daughter of Sidney and Mada Carron. She was the loving wife of Gregory Rutnik of 65 years; devoted mother to her 5 children:...

Mar 5, 2025

DELMAR- Marion Chrysogelos, 91, passed away on March 5, 2025 at her home surrounded by family. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of Salvatore and Louise (DeFillipo) Criscone and graduated from Philip Schuyler High School, Class of 1952. Marion was preceded in death by her loving husband, John Chrysogelos and is survived by her three children: Christina, John...

Mar 2, 2025

ALBANY- Joseph Guy Martial, known to all simply as Guy, passed away on March 2, 2025, at the age of 77. Born on March 19, 1947, in Jeremie, Haiti, Guy spent much of his adult life in Brooklyn, New York, where he created many cherished memories. In retirement, he spent some time back in his hometown of Jeremie before...

Feb 15, 2025

Josephine Ocasio Valdes, age 20, passed away quietly and peacefully at Albany Medical Center on February 15, 2025 with her grandparents, Debra and John, by her side. She is predeceased by her mother, Nicole Renee Hayes Webster and is survived by her brothers and sisters; Kapree Canady (Tommy), Jose (Hailie), Joseph, Jasalynn, and Estaben. We will always be grateful...

Feb 10, 2025

ALBANY—Robert (Bob) Drew, 87, of Albany died at home with his two children by his side on Feb 10 2025.

Born in Brooklyn, NY, he spent his early years in Massapequa, LI before moving permanently to Albany in 1961. Bob earned a BS in Civil Engineering from Bucknell Univ in Lewisburg, PA in 1959. He was a...

Feb 6, 2025

DELMAR - Mark “Pop” Frederick Wahl, born on April 16, 1956 in Fort Covington, NY, passed away at age 68 from cholangiocarcinoma in the early hours of Thursday February 6, 2025 at Albany Medical Center.

The self-proclaimed trouble maker knew he needed the structure of the Navy. He stepped foot on the USS Midway when he enlisted...

Jan 30, 2025

MENANDS- Sister Ann Paul (Barbara) Chenard D.C. 96, passed away on Thursday January 30, 2025 at St. Louise House in Menands. Sister was born and raised in Biddeford, Maine on March 18, 1928, along with her twin sister Beverly, the seventh and eighth of nine children of N. Paul and Anna (Seavey) Chenard.

Sister Ann Paul attended...

Jan 27, 2025

SLINGERLANDS - Regina Marie Gerhard passed away peacefully on Monday January 27, 2025 and has gone to join the Lord she fervently believed in. She is predeceased by her parents, William & Frances Straub, her brother, William Straub, and her sister, Theresa Hettenbach. She is survived by her husband of almost 65 years, Ronald Gerhard; her sons and their...

Jan 26, 2025

ALBANY- Michael J. Ray passed away suddenly on Sunday January 26, 2025 at Albany Medical Center.

Michael was a longtime resident of Albany and a United States Army Veteran. Michael served his country and received an honorable discharge for his service during the Vietnam War.

He was the son of Lazetta McCoy and the late...

Jan 25, 2025

Casandra A. Kennedy, 28, passed away peacefully on Saturday January 25, 2025.

Memorial calling hours will be held on Tuesday February 4th from 11am to 1pm at the Daniel Keenan Funeral Home, 490 Delaware Ave., Albany, followed by a memorial service at 1pm.

Condolences can be posted at danielkeenanfuneralhome.com.

Jan 24, 2025

GUILDERLAND - Shirley McCartan, 89, passed away peacefully at home on Friday January 24, 2025. Born and raised in Albany, she was the daughter of the late William and Agnes Kane Armstrong. After graduating from the Academy of the Holy Names, Shirley began working at the NY Telephone Company. On June 7, 1958, she married J. Kevin McCartan, and...

Jan 16, 2025

MENANDS - Sister Linda O'Rourke Daughter of Charity Born on October 13, 1938 to Joseph Frederick O’Rourke and Charlotte Helena Downey O’Rourke passed away Thursday January 16, 2025 at St. Louise House in Menands.  Linda grew up in Cambridge, MA. The family welcomed, brother Brian five years later.

Encounter with the Daughters of Charity was...

Jan 14, 2025

SLINGERLANDS- Flora Lorraine (Candela) Gallant, 94, of Slingerlands, NY, died peacefully at home Tuesday January 14, 2025, after a brief illness. She was born on June 1, 1930, in East Boston, MA, daughter of the late Louis and Theresa (Quatrale) Candela. She was the widow of Thomas A. Gallant, with whom she shared 54 years of marriage.

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Jan 14, 2025

ALBANY- Tony Mercedes, a resident of St. Margaret's Center, Albany for 34 years, passed into eternal life on January 14, 2025 at Albany Medical Center.

Born in Queens, NY on March 4, 1985, Tony was the "adopted” son of David Amico of Colonie and "adopted” grandson of Frances Amico of Colonie. He was predeceased by his Grandpa,...

Jan 9, 2025

RENSSELAER - Laverne Brown, 86, born October 20, 1938, passed away on January 9, 2025 from Kidney failure at the Evergreen Commons Nursing Home.

Laverne worked at Child’s Hospital in Albany as a nurse’s aide, where she devoted many years until she retired in 2003.

Laverne loved to knit and spent countless hours...

Jan 7, 2025

ALBANY – Sue Ann Moss, 84, passed away peacefully on Tuesday January 7, 2025 with her adoring husband and family by her side. Sue was born and raised in Albany where she met her husband and raised their family. She graduated from Philip Schuyler High and later worked for the City of Albany in Code Enforcement and retired from...

Jan 7, 2025

CASTLETON - Harry F. Donnelly, 44, passed away on Tuesday January 7, 2025. A funeral service will be held on Monday January 20th at 11am at the Daniel Keenan Funeral Home, 490 Delaware Ave, Albany. He will then be interred in Our Lady of Angels Cemetery. Condolences can be posted at danielkeenanfuneralhome.com.

Jan 5, 2025

ALBANY - James E. Albert, affectionately known as "Jimmy," aged 51, passed away at Albany Medical Center on January 5th, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. Jimmy was born on December 3, 1973, in Albany, NY. Jimmy was a beloved son, father, and friend who touched the lives of everyone he met with his warmth and humor. He...

Dec 29, 2024

MASSACHUSETTS - Eleanor Rita Sano Clark, 106, passed peacefully on Sunday December 29, 2024 at Copley at Stoughton Nursing Home in Stoughton, MA. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Anna Marie Matteo Sano. She was the wife of the late Herbert F. Clark. Eleanor worked alongside her husband in their family business, Clark...

Dec 28, 2024

ALBANY - Beverly Jean (Herrewyn) Hebbard, 92, passed away on Saturday December 28, 2024. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late Cornelius and Olive (Brownell) Herrewyn. She attended Philip Schuyler High School and worked for the Town of Colonie as an administrative aide. She retired in 1999 after 22 years of service. Mrs. Hebbard was a...