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Recent Obituaries in Albany, NY
Browse recent obituaries and death notices for the Albany, NY area. Each tribute honors a life lived and reflects the diverse traditions, cultures, and stories that shape our community.
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Wiltse, Carol Ann
Nov 16, 2020
COHOES - Carol Ann Wiltse, 63, of Cohoes passed away peacefully on November 16, 2020 after a short illness. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late Willard and Barbara (Williams) Wiltse III. Carol Ann is survived by her loving sisters Kathleen Wiltse, Susan Wiltse (Glenn VanEtten), her nephews Christopher Renslow & James Wiltse as...
Clahassey, Patricia A.
Nov 14, 2020
ALBANY- Patricia Clahassey, 89, peacefully entered into eternal life on Saturday, November 14, 2020. Born February 5, 1931, Pat was the daughter of Loretta (Allen) Clahassey and John Clahassey. She was raised in Binghamton, N.Y. and graduated from St. Patrick’s High School in 1949. She entered the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet at St. Joseph’s...
Travis, John A.
Nov 12, 2020
GLENMONT- John A. Travis, age 80 passed away peacefully after a long illness on November 12,2020 at the VA Hospital in Albany. Born in Albany, he was the son of the late Adelbert and Barbara (Gansle) Travis. A graduate of Phillip Schuyler High School he later proudly served his country in the US Army for 2 years and was...
Miller, William F.
Nov 11, 2020
ALBANY- William F. Miller, 83, died suddenly Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at St. Peter’s Hospital after a brief illness. Born in Cortland, NY and raised in Albany, he was the son of the late William and Louise (Strawbridge) Miller. Bill worked at Van Rensselaer Manor in the maintenance department for over 35 years. He was avid bowler and good...
Hettinger, Alice M.
Nov 9, 2020
ALBANY- Alice M. Hettinger, 86, died on Monday, November 09, 2020 at Albany Medical Center Hospital. Born in Albany she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Mae (McBride) Hettinger and was a graduate of the former Philip Schuyler High School. Miss Hettinger worked for the New York Telephone Company for 38 years, retiring in 1989 as a...
Boucher, Carmel R.
Nov 4, 2020
ALBANY - Carmel R. Boucher, 68, of Albany died of natural causes at home on November 4, 2020. Born and educated in Canada, she was the daughter of the late Armand and Gracienne (Perreault) Boucher. Carmel worked as an Administrative Assistant at the Stratton VA Medical Center for 30 years, retiring in 2010. She had an affection for her...
Corrigan, Anne J,
Nov 4, 2020
ALBANY - Anne (Crinnion) Corrigan, 97, passed into the loving arms of God on November 4, 2020 at St. Peter’s Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born in Manhattan Anne was the daughter of the late John and Mary (Kirkham) Crinnion. In addition to her parents, Anne was predeceased by her loving husband of 42 years, Martin J. Corrigan...
Spagnola, Catherine “Katie”
Oct 29, 2020
ALBANY- Catherine “Katie” (Pannitti) Spagnola, 90, passed away October 29, 2020 at Delmar Center. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late Carmine and Mary (Farnacci) Pannitti. Mrs. Spagnola worked as a clerk for the NYS Department of Education and was a communicant of St. Francis of Assisi Church (formerly St. James). She was predeceased by her...
Rutnik, Michael J.
Oct 29, 2020
DELMAR- Michael J. Rutnik, 65, passed away Thursday, October 29, 2020 after a hard fought battle against COVID-19. Born in Albany, he was the son of the late George and Mary Jo Keenan Rutnik. Michael was a graduate of Bethlehem Central High School and spent 45 years working with GE and later SABIC-IP. Through SABIC, Mike was a member...
Sister Mary Grace O’Neil, Dc
Oct 28, 2020
MENANDS- Sister Mary Grace O’Neil, Daughter of Charity, died peacefully on Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at age 88 at St. Louise House, Menands, after a brief illness. Sister Mary Grace (Mary Louise) was born on September 2, 1932 to Edward McWilliams and Grace (Donohoe) in Worcester, Massachusetts. She was an only child and her birth father died when she...
Zupan, Barbara M.
Oct 19, 2020
SELKIRK- Barbara Marie Zupan, 84, with her dedicated son and caregiver Nicholas by her side, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, October 19, 2020. Born in the Bronx, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Katherine Bruckman and graduated from Ravena High School. Barbara worked as a sales clerk at Lodges for many years. She was...
Person, Edward “Eddie”
Oct 17, 2020
SLINGERLANDS -Edward “Eddie” Thomas Person, passed away unexpectedly on October 17, 2020. Born July 24, 1978, he was the son of Elaine and Tom Person of Altamont. Eddie will be remembered as a devoted husband and father. He was a proud firefighter, entrepreneur and decorated veteran. Colleagues recall how his eyes would light up when his wife and kids...
Cross, Patricia A.
Oct 17, 2020
SELKIRK- Patricia Ann Cross (nee Riley), 83, entered into eternal life on Saturday, October 17, 2020. The daughter of Raymond and Helen (Jackson) Riley, she was born in New Paltz, NY, on October 24th, 1936. Known in childhood as Patsy, she was raised primarily in the South End of Albany, and was a faithful communicant of St. John's-St. Ann's...
Ullah, Zeba
Oct 11, 2020
ALBANY - Zeba Inayat Ullah was born on April 8, 1932 in Pakistan. She was the wife of the late Walter Inayat Ullah. She passed away peacefully on Oct 11, 2020 after a brief illness. She is survived by five children: Tariq Samson (Sylvia), Arif Inayatullah (Remi), Joseph Farooq (Olive), Asif Inayatullah (Seema), Humaira Roy (Saqib), 16...
Hepinstall, Katherine B.
Oct 9, 2020
ALBANY - On Friday, October 9, 2020, Katherine B. Hepinstall, loving mother, nana, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully at the age of 75. She was born to the late James T. and Jane Hepinstall in Albany, NY. Kathy worked in the South Colonie School District. She enjoyed teaching tremendously and often composed little songs or...
Schmidt Sr., Robert G.
Oct 8, 2020
DELMAR- Robert G. Schmidt Sr., 78, passed away Thursday, October 8, 2020 at St. Peter’s Hospital after a strong fight with lung cancer. Born in Albany, NY, he was son of the late Otto and Amelia (Laptula) Schmidt. He was a long time Electrician, spending most of his career with the City of Albany. Bob married the love of...
Camardello, Elizabeth F.
Oct 3, 2020
Ballston Spa - Elizabeth F. (Franklin) Camardello, 37, went home to the Lord on Saturday, October 3, 2020. Born in Albany NY, she was the daughter of Deborah and John Franklin. Elizabeth was full of passion. The things she was most passionate about were the relationships in her life. She is a 2001 graduate of Bethlehem Central...
Kulzer, Margaret M.
Oct 1, 2020
NASSAU - Margaret M. (Shea) Kulzer, 82, of Nassau, passed away peacefully October 1, 2020 at Daughters of Sarah Nursing Home. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late William and Clara (Herbst) Shea and was a graduate of Philip Schuyler High School. Margaret was a homemaker and a caregiver at several nursing homes. Her...
Hogan, Frances E.
Sep 30, 2020
ALBANY - Frances E. Hogan, age 90, passed away at home on September 30, 2020 after a brief illness. Born and raised in the Pine Hills neighborhood of Albany and named after her father, she was the only child of the late Francis "Frank" Vincent Hogan and Helen Callan Hogan. Fran, as she was known to her many friends,...
Ryan, Anne P.
Sep 27, 2020
GUILDERLAND- Anne P. Ryan, age 88 of Guilderland, New York passed away on September 27, 2020 in Our Lady of Mercy Life Center. She was born on May 30, 1932 in Albany, New York to the late Ruth and Dr. John Phelan and was one of nine children. Anne, a long-time resident of Guilderland, is survived by...
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