Roger L. West
Nov 13, 2024
Roger West, 88, passed away on Wednesday November 13, 2024. He was born in East Jewett on December 3, 1935 to the late Henry and Evelyn Holdridge West. Raised in Glenmont, he was a 1954 graduate of Bethlehem Central High School. He then served three years active duty in the Army and was honorably discharged following reserve duty in...
Grace L. Unser
Nov 5, 2024
LOUDONVILLE- Grace L. Unser, 86, of Loudonville passed away on Tuesday November 5, 2024 at the Hospice Inn at St. Peter’s Hospital. Grace was a lifelong resident of Albany. She worked many years in the insurance business for Hartford and later Butler & Brown. Grace was a communicant of Christ Our Light Church in Loudonville.
She is...
Margaret "Peggy" Schwartz
Nov 4, 2024
SLINGERLANDS – Margaret A. Schwartz nee Dietrich, 96, passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side on Monday November 4, 2024.
Born in Buffalo, NY, Peggy, as she was referred to by all, is survived by her children Mary Claire Bauer (Peter Brady) (deceased son-in-law Kevin J. Bauer), Elizabeth Riccio (partner Jim Walter), Michael...
John A Tanner
Oct 30, 2024
ALBANY- John A. Tanner passed away Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at St. Peter's Hospital.
Born in Tuxedo, NY he was the son of the late James and Myrtle Tanner. John worked as a forklift operator for many years at Reynolds Aluminum.
Husband of the late Connie Graham Tanner, he is survived by his sons James...
Kathleen A Hirsch
Oct 27, 2024
COHOES-Kathleen A. (Honroth) Hirsch, 81, passed away at home on Sunday October 27, 2024.
Born in Albany she was the daughter of the late Arthur C. and Lorraine (Hilton) Honroth. She was a graduate of the former Philip Schuyler High School and Mildred Elly Business School. Mrs. Hirsch worked for the NYS Dept. of Social Services retiring...
Nora "Noreen" Nixon
Oct 27, 2024
ALBANY- Nora B. “Noreen” (Murphy) Nixon, 87 passed away on Sunday October 27, 2024 at the Daughters of Sarah Nursing Home.
Born in Cork, Ireland, the daughter of the late Philip and Mary Murphy, she lived in Glens Falls and eventually settled in Albany when she married her husband George. Noreen was a devout Catholic and a...
Frank J. Pavone, Jr.
Oct 26, 2024
GLENMONT- Frank J. Pavone, Jr. 84, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 26, 2024 following a long illness.
A devoted family man, he is survived by his beloved wife of 56 years, Ellen Johnson Pavone; children Judith M (Matthew McCormack) Pavone and Joseph F Pavone; brother Richard (Patricia) Pavone, and many nieces and nephews.
Born...
Saira Akhtar Samuel
Oct 22, 2024
CLIFTON PARK- Saira Akhtar Samuel was born in Sargodha, Pakistan on March 5, 1943, to Ranga Mall and Mahtab Bibi. Saira was one of seven children, which includes: Rakhil(deceased), Maqbool(deceased), Manzoor, Maqsood(deceased), Surriya(deceased), and Mehboob(deceased). Saira married Saleem Samuel on December 21, 1973, in Pakistan, with whom she had five children. Saira and Saleem, along with their four daughters,...
Janet Lynn Sanders
Oct 18, 2024
ALBANY - Janet Lynn Sanders, 76, passed away peacefully on October 18, 2024, surrounded by her beloved partner, Jeannette Reheuser, and dear friends.
Born in Louisville, Kentucky, Janet was the only daughter of the late Lloyd and Willie Mae (Guinee) Sanders. Janet’s family moved frequently throughout her childhood in order to accommodate her father’s career.
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Harold S. Williams
Oct 13, 2024
ALBANY- Harold S Williams, 76, passed away after a long illness at home on Sunday October 13, 2024.
Born and educated in Albany, Harold was the son of the late Harold and Joan (Snow) Williams.
Upon graduating high school he served in the US Marines. Harold worked for himself as a mechanic in the South...
Rosemary “Rosie” Agans
Oct 12, 2024
ALBANY- Rosemary Agans, born in Albany on August 10, 1938 to the late Magdalen Miller-Bartow and the late Raymond Miller, passed away Saturday, October 12, 2024. She lived most of her life on Slingerland St in Albany.
“Rosie” as she was known by her friends; had an outgoing personality and always made people around her laugh. She...
Joan A. Cassidy
Oct 9, 2024
ALBANY - It is in a spirit of gratefulness for the gift of having had our Mother with us for over 94 years, combined with the deep sadness of losing her, that the family of Joan Maher Cassidy announces her passing on October 9, 2024.
Joan was the devoted wife of 52 years to Cy Cassidy, who...
Lorraine E. Martin
Oct 8, 2024
ALBANY- Lorraine McCann Martin, 94, passed away peacefully on Tuesday October 8, 2024.
Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late Francis and Ernestine Galaise McCann. She was a graduate of Vincentian Institute Class of 1947. Lorraine enjoyed golfing, bowling and playing the piano. She studied oil painting and was an avid reader. Lorriane was...
Robert "Bob" Mackin
Oct 8, 2024
Bob Mackin, a long-time Albany resident, died at age 90 on October 8 in Ridgefield, CT, where he had moved in 2023.
His death marked the end of a well-traveled and active life as a writer, business owner, lobbyist, spokesperson for government agencies and candidates for public office, and athlete. Bob was community-minded and philanthropic. He was...
Kathleen M. Kirker
Oct 5, 2024
TROY - Kathleen M. Kirker, 72, entered eternal life Saturday October 5, 2024 at St. Peter’s Hospital with family by her side. She was born December 2, 1951 in Guilderland to the late John J. Kirker and Martha (Coyle) Kirker McMillan. She retired as a bus driver from the CDTA. Kathy was always making people laugh. Kathy’s greatest joy...
Richard "Bugs" Moran
Sep 27, 2024
Albany – Richard “Bugs” Moran, 85, Albany, passed away with loving family by his side at Albany Medical Center on Friday September 27, 2024. Richard was born and educated in Albany’s “South End.” The son of Thomas and Anne (VanDeusen) Moran.
Richard was an electrician and retired from Watervliet Arsenal and retired from Military.
In...
Charles David Riggs
Sep 26, 2024
GUILDERLAND — Charles David Riggs, 77, of Guilderland, passed away with loving family by his side at St. Peter’s Hospital Hospice Care Unit on Thursday, September 26, 2024. Dave was born in Troy and educated in Cohoes. The son of the late Charles and Ruth Riggs.
He was a bus driver with CDTA for 41 years.
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Frances V. Johns
Sep 26, 2024
GLENMONT – Frances V. Johns, 96, died Thursday, September 26th 2024 at St. Peter’s Hospice Inn, surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late Ludwig and Pauline (Sieliecki) Goitz. She was a graduate of the former St. John’s Academy in Albany. Mrs. Johns worked for over 40 years in the...
Sr. Mary Jean Tague, Dc
Sep 25, 2024
MENANDS- Sister Mary Jean Tague, DC passed away Wednesday September 25, 2024. Sister was born on January 3, 1937 in Syracuse, NY to Robert John Tague and Emma Elizabeth Kerwin Tague. She was the first of two daughters.
Sister met the Daughters of Charity during twelve years attending the Cathedral Academy in Syracuse. Following graduation, she entered...
James Morrison Dorhamer Lawitz
Sep 15, 2024
HIGHLAND SPRINGS, VA- Our beloved son, brother, partner, friend, coach and teacher, James Morrison Dorhamer Lawitz was tragically taken away from us, on September 15, 2024, in Highland Springs, VA. We are devastated by his untimely loss.
James was a loving and beloved son to his parents, Anne Dorhamer and Alan Lawitz; to his brothers Jah-heem and...
