Drennan Dc, Mary Madeleine Sr.
Dec 4, 2020
MENANDS - Sister Mary Madeleine Drennan, Daughter of Charity age 92, died at St. Louise House, Albany NY on December 4, 2020.She was born in Philadelphia, PA to Mary E. Dwyer and Joseph T. Drennan and grew up there with three siblings: Joseph, Mariam and Catherine. Sister Mary Madeleine entered the Daughters of Charity at the age of 21...
Condon, Thomas V.
Dec 2, 2020
POTSDAM- Thomas Vincent Condon, 60, of Potsdam (formerly of Albany) passed away on December 2, 2020. Born in Syracuse, he was the son of Claudine (Place) Condon and the late Thomas F. Condon. Tom was born in Syracuse and the family moved back to Albany shortly thereafter. His joyful, happy personality earned him the lifelong nickname ‘Hap’...
Groesbeck, Catherine M.
Nov 29, 2020
TROY - Catherine M. Groesbeck, 82, passed away peacefully on November 29, 2020 with her loving family by her side. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late Christian P. and Catherine (Mahar) Koonz. Catherine was a loving and dedicated homemaker for many years before returning to the workforce where she was a Custodian for...
Morrison John D., “Momo” Jr.
Nov 26, 2020
COLONIE- John D. Morrison, Jr. "Momo"of Colonie, New York passed away Thursday, November 26th, 2020 after a courageous battle with ESLD. John is predeceased by his beloved mother, Christine "Chrissy" Morrison (12/07/2017) also of Colonie. He is survived James Tupper, a father figure to John for over 40 years, son Killian Fullerton, loving partner, Marilou Trifiletti and her children...
Cross, William J., Jr.
Nov 25, 2020
ALBANY- William J. Cross, Jr., 84, passed away on November 25, 2020. Bill was a St. Ann’s Academy graduate, US Marine Corp SGTand Albany FireFighter retiree. Survived by sisters Helen Fedele and Ann Cross; many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews and great-great nephews. His parents William and Helen (Kallner) Cross, siblings Mary Pelton and John Cross, and good friend Toni...
Hallenbeck, Josephine R.
Nov 23, 2020
Josephine "JoJo" R. Lassi Hallenbeck passed away suddenly at home November 23rd, 10 days after her 87th birthday. Josephine was born in Albany to Anthony and Mary (Cross) Lassi and resided here her entire life. She graduated from Albany High School in 1951 and eventually started working for NYNEX. In 1964 she married Thomas Hallenbeck (deceased) and they had...
Lemme, Thomas J.
Nov 22, 2020
ALBANY - Thomas Joseph Lemme, 94, of Albany, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his beloved family on Sunday, November 22, 2020. Born in Albany, Thomas was the son of the late Dominick and Chiarina (DiLello) Lemme, He was predeceased by his dear wife of 68 years Jane (Serafino) Lemme. Brother of the late Mary (Daniel)...
Lorini, Alfred R.
Nov 22, 2020
ALBANY- Alfred R. Lorini “Uncle Al”, a lifelong resident of Albany went to his Lord on November 22, 2020 surrounded by his family at home. Predeceased by his mother Mary Rose Trotta Lorini and father Ralph Lorini and sister Mary Bukowski, he is survived by his sister Elena Rissacher; nieces and nephews Nancy Rissacher, Linda Ashline, Joe Rissacher, Lori...
Gresens, Shirley A.
Nov 20, 2020
ALBANY - Shirley A. (Welfinger) Gresens, 84, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 20, 2020. Born and educated in Albany, she was the daughter of the late William and Emma (Hart) Welfinger. Shirley worked for various health care agencies in Albany as a home health aide. She was a longtime and devoted member of the Lutheran Church...
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...
