Obituaries

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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Baker, Mary “Jane”

Baker, Mary “Jane”

Jan 8, 2020

ALBANY - Mary “Jane” Baker, 89, of Albany, passed away peacefully on January 8, 2020 at the Hospice Inn at St. Peter’s. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late Alfred and Mary Christiansen. A lifelong Albany resident, she was a graduate of Bethlehem Central High School.After graduation, she worked for the New York Telephone...

Petro, Alison J. (Benoit)

Petro, Alison J. (Benoit)

Jan 6, 2020

ALBANY - Alison J. Petro (Benoit), 57, of Albany, formerly of Glenmont, passed away on January 6, 2020 at the Hospice Inn at St. Peter’s Hospital.Born on May 31,1962 in Tacoma, Wash. into a military family and grew up in Plattsburgh, New York. She attended Peru Central School, completed her undergraduate degree at SUNY Geneseo, and graduated...

Caccamo, Amelia

Caccamo, Amelia

Jan 5, 2020

Downingtown, PA -- Amelia Caccamo, 90, died Sunday, January 5, 2020, at Brandywine Hospital.She passed peacefully after a short illness. Born and educated in Siderno Marina, Calabria, Italy, she was the daughter of the late Giuseppe and Giuseppina (Fragomeni) Muia.She lived for many years in Delmar, NY, was an active member of St. Thomas parish, and worked...

Kerwin, Malinda M.

Kerwin, Malinda M.

Jan 3, 2020

TROY - Malinda McCrea Kerwin of Crestwood Avenue moved on from this life on January 3, 2021 in the comfort of her own home. Malinda was born in Troy, NY on April 23, 1949 to William H. McCrea, Jr. and Ruth D. (Maloney) McCrea. She attended The Wynantskill School and was a member of Catholic Central High...

Martin, Dc Ann Charles Sr.

Martin, Dc Ann Charles Sr.

Jan 3, 2020

MENANDS- Sister Ann Charles Martin, D.C., (Ann Margaret), 90 years of age, died peacefully on January 3, 2020 at St. Louise House, Menands, New York. Sister Ann Charles was born on December 19, 1929 to Agnes Veronica (Mulvihill) and Charles Francis Martin in Utica, New York and grew up there with her two brothers and a sister. The backyard...

Meissner, Margo Ryan

Meissner, Margo Ryan

Jan 2, 2020

ALBANY- Margo Ryan Meissner, 80, of Albany, passed away peacefully at home on January 2, 2020. Margo was born in Belfast, Northern Ireland on February 27, 1939 to the late John and Bridget (Murphy) Ryan. She was an infamous woman affectionately known as Margo. She had a beautiful voice and loved her music, she also loved to...

(Saleh) Scott, Candice J.

(Saleh) Scott, Candice J.

Jan 1, 2020

GLENMONT - Candice J. (Saleh) Scott, 71, of Glenmont, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2020 at the Hospice Inn at St. Peter’s Hospital. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late Salim and Rosemary “Peachy” (Chiarello) Saleh. Candy was a Medical Records Clerk for several years at Albany Medical Center. She enjoyed shopping, cooking...

Maio, Josephine L.

Maio, Josephine L.

Dec 28, 2019

ALBANY - Josephine Padula Maio, 88 of Albany, passed away on December 28, 2019 after a brief illness. Josie was born in Albany, the daughter of the late Bartolomeo and Leonarda Matera Padula. She worked at and retired from Albany School 24 as a food service employee.She was a communicant of Mater Christi Church and the former...

Sheehan, Mary A.

Sheehan, Mary A.

Dec 22, 2019

GUILDERLAND- Mary A. (Rizzo) Sheehan, 72 of Guilderland, passed away peacefully at home with her loving family by her side on December 22, 2019. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late Julian and Mary (Rovelli) Rizzo and was a graduate of Vincentian Institute. Mary worked for NYS Dept. of Motor Vehicles for several years....

Sullivan, Eileen A.

Sullivan, Eileen A.

Dec 20, 2019

ALBANY - Eileen Ahern Sullivan, 103, died peacefully in her home on December 20, 2019, with her family close at hand.She was born in Jamaica, Queens, New York, the daughter of Cornelius Daniel Ahern and Mary Ryan Ahern. She had lived in Albany since 1948. Eileen was predeceased by her husband of 41 years, Francis J. Sullivan,...

Webb, Dorothea R.

Webb, Dorothea R.

Dec 19, 2019

GUILDERLAND – With profound sadness we announce the passing of Dorothea R. Webb, “Dottie” our loving and devoted mother and friend to all whose lives she touched on December 19, 2019. She left us while sleeping peacefully at her residence, Our Lady of Mercy Life Center in Guilderland, NY. She was in her 91st year. Dorothea was born in...

Martin, Francis J.

Martin, Francis J.

Dec 17, 2019

ALBANY -Francis J. Martin, age 84, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 17, 2019. Born in Albany, he was the son of the late Francis J. and Mary (Fisher) Martin. He was a graduate of the former Vincentian Institute and earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in Economics from Siena College.He was a US Army Veteran and...

Spoor, Elaine L.

Spoor, Elaine L.

Dec 16, 2019

ALBANY - Elaine L. Spoor, 88, passed away on December 16, 2019 at the Pines in Glens Falls. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late Louis and Harriet Brown Ludwig. She graduated from Albany High School and the Junior College of Albany.Elaine worked for many years at the NYS Department of Civil Service as...

Mack, Bridget Theresa

Mack, Bridget Theresa

Dec 7, 2019

ALBANY - Bridget T. (Theresa) Mack, 86, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 7, 2019, at St. Peter’s Hospice, after a brief illness. One of a family of seven children, including a beloved identical twin sister Maureen Lewis, Theresa was born in Bronx, N.Y, to John McCarthy and Margaret Doherty. She called many places home, from Connecticut...

Bridgeford, Charles “Charlie” M.

Bridgeford, Charles “Charlie” M.

Dec 3, 2019

ALBANY - Charles M. “Charlie” Bridgeford, 58, passed away at home on December 3, 3019.Born in Albany, he was the son of Edward J. Bridgeford Jr. and the late Marie (Vasquez) Bridgeford. Charlie was the Warehouse Manager for many years at F.W. Webb in Albany and he also worked at the family store Bridgeford Hardware on Delaware...

Matthews, George T.

Matthews, George T.

Nov 27, 2019

ALBANY- George T. Matthews, 88, a Glenmont resident for 60 years passed away Wednesday, November 27, 2019 at St. Peter’s Nursing and Rehab Center surrounded by his daughters. Born and educated in Rensselaer, he was the son of the late Theodore J. and Ethel (Wilmont) Matthews. George was a US Army veteran of the Korean War. He worked for...

Peltz, Janet B.

Peltz, Janet B.

Nov 25, 2019

Albany- Janet Baxter Peltz, 88, died on Monday, November 25, at Albany Medical Center in Albany, NY, surrounded by her family. Born in Memphis, TN, Janet grew up in Mississippi. After graduating from Clinton High School, she earned a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Music at the University of Mississippi and a Master’s in Music...

Cumella, Peter P.

Cumella, Peter P.

Nov 25, 2019

Albany- Peter P. Cumella, 75, of Albany, passed away peacefully on Sunday November 25, 2019 at the Hospice Inn at St. Peters. Born in Myrtle Beach, SC, Peter was the son of the late George J. and Antoinette (Bongiovi) Cumella. Peter was a Truck Driver for his family business Coventry Moving & Storage and later with Certified...

Miller, William J.

Miller, William J.

Nov 14, 2019

ALBANY – William J. Miller, 98, passed away Thursday, November 14, 2019 at the Albany Stratton VA Medical Center, surrounded by family. Born in Albany, he was son of Charles and Anna (Walsdorf) Miller and graduated from Christian Brothers Academy. Bill was a proud WWII US Coast Guard Veteran, who later worked as a Dental Technician for McGovern Dental...

King, Doris A.

King, Doris A.

Nov 7, 2019

Albany - Doris Anne King, 86, of Albany, passed away peacefully on November 7, 2019 at Hudson Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Albany. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of George Townsend and Yetive (Moore) Cooke and sister of Irene. She was married to Clinton J. King who preceded her in death in 2006. At...

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