Donohue, A. Joyce
Nov 28, 2018
PORT ST. LUCIE, FL – Ann Joyce (Kent) Donohue, 91, passed away Wednesday, November 28, 2018 at home. Born in Albany, NY to Earl and Ann (Claflin) Kent, she graduated from Vincentian Institute and worked at the State Department in Albany for many years. She was predeceased by her husband of 65 years, Francis T. Donohue who passed March...
Corrigan, Kathleen A.
Nov 23, 2018
COLONIE- Kathleen A. Corrigan, age 68 of Colonie, NY, surrounded by the love of her family and friends, passed away peacefully at St. Peter’s Hospice Inn on November 23, 2018. “Kathy” fought a long and courageous health battle, beating the odds many times with gracious patience, good humor, great strength and an amazing will to live. She will be...
Brown, Mary T.
Nov 19, 2018
ALBANY- Mary Theresa Brown, 77, passed away Monday, November 19, 2018 at the Teresian House. Born and educated in Albany, she was the daughter of the late George and Rose (Brandley) Brown. Miss Brown worked in the NYS Office of the Comptroller for 25 years. After Mary retired, she lived in Florida where she loved to travel and spend...
Rutnik, Elizabeth “Betty”
Nov 17, 2018
Schenectady- Elizabeth L. “Betty” (John) Rutnik, 92, passed away Saturday, November 17, 2018 at home. Born in Troy, NY Betty was a graduate of Catholic High and the College of St. Rose. She received her Master’s Degree in Social Work from Fordham University. She was a Navy Veteran of the Korean Conflict. Mrs. Rutnik was a social worker at...
Fox, Jane E.
Nov 16, 2018
DELMAR – Jane E. Tangora Fox, 83, passed away Friday, November 16, 2018 at the Good Samaritan Health Care Center. Born and educated in Albany, she was the loving wife of Thomas H. Fox and daughter of the late Philip and Lena Tangora. She worked side-by-side with her husband Tom in the real estate industry for many years. Mrs....
Albert, Bryan G.
Nov 12, 2018
ALBANY- Bryan G. Albert, 67, passed away November 12, 2018 at home. Born and educated in Albany, he was the son of the late Harold and Celia Albert. Bryan worked for many years at Albany Family Court. His passion was being the owner and operator of Getaway Tours and Travel in Albany. Bryan is survived by his daughter Kaylena...
Jeram, Thomas W.
Nov 10, 2018
DELMAR – Thomas Ward Jeram, 83, passed away Saturday, November 10, 2018 in the comfort of his home. Born in Albany to Frederick and Marguerite Trombly Jeram, he was raised in Delmar, graduated from Bethlehem Central High School, Siena College and Albany Law School. Mr. Jeram was a practicing attorney with D’Agostino, Hoblock, Flannery and Jeram. He was a...
Young, Mark W.
Nov 5, 2018
ALBANY– Mark W. Young, 64, passed away unexpectedly November 5, 2018. Born in Albany, he was the son of Mary Caminiti Young and the late William Young. Mark graduated from Shaker High School, Hudson Valley Community College and Paul Smith’s College from where he received a bachelor’s degree in hotel management. Mark was an insurance agent and built the...
Burke, Sister Kathleen D.C.
Oct 26, 2018
MENANDS-Sister Kathleen Burke, Daughter of Charity, died Friday, October 26, 2018 at St. Louise House. She died accompanied by her loving Sister companions and friends as she peacefully went to meet her Lord. Sister was 75 years of age and 57 years vocation. Born in Syracuse, NY on January 14, 1943, Sister Kathleen was one of 7 children born...
Cesario, Anthony M.
Oct 26, 2018
ALBANY- Anthony Cesario, 41, died suddenly Oct 26, 2018. Survived by his mother Janet, his sister Irena, nieces and nephews Shyaira, Resean, Nylah and Priest. Anthony was a very hard worker and community volunteer. He was an artist and amateur boxer who donated his time and talent to support children’s sporting events. Relatives and friends are invited to attend...
Gardeneer, Dena Ann
Oct 25, 2018
TROY- Dena Ann Gardeneer, 82, passed away Thursday, October 25, 2018 at Diamond Hill Nursing Home. Born and educated in Albany, she was the daughter of the late Phillip and Dena Betts Gardeneer. Dena worked in housekeeping at Albany Medical Center. She was a great lover of animals and enjoyed many types of crafts, especially embroidery. In addition to...
Russo, Mary Domenica
Oct 23, 2018
ALBANY-Mary Domenica Russo, 64, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 23, 2018 following a courageous six-year battle with breast cancer. She was born in Albany, to the late Angelo and Catherine Russo and was a graduate of the former Vincentian Institute. Mary enjoyed a career of more than 30 years with the Albany County Department of Mental Health, retiring...
Zupan, John J.
Oct 20, 2018
SELKIRK-John J. Zupan, 92, passed away Saturday, October 20, 2018 after a brief illness. Born in Rochester, NY and educated in Ravena, he was the son of the late Nicholas and Anna (Murgic) Zupan. John worked with his father and brother at Zupan’s Lumber and Logging in Selkirk for more than 60 years. He was an avid gardener and...
Woolford, Jay F.
Oct 12, 2018
SELKIRK- Jay F. Woolford, 50, passed away suddenly Friday, October 12, 2018. Jay was born in Albany, the son of William Woolford and the late Sharon Sagendorph Woolford. He graduated from Bethlehem Central High School and was a US Air Force Veteran. Jay was a member of IUEC, Local 35 for 30 years, later becoming business manager. He was...
Paonessa, Salvatore
Oct 7, 2018
ALBANY – Salvatore Paonessa, 87, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Sunday, October 7, 2018 in the Hospice Inn at St. Peter’s Hospital. Born and educated in Gimigliano, Italy, he was the son of the late Francesco Paonessa and Maria Guiseppa Scalzo. He immigrated to the United States, settling in Albany in 1973. Sal worked for the...
Reilly, Mary H.
Oct 5, 2018
ALBANY – In her 101st year, Mary H. (Pompi) Reilly, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 5, 2018 at Evergreen Commons in East Greenbush. She had just last month celebrated her goal of reaching the milestone age of 100!!!! Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late Mario and Luisa (Cerasaro) Pompi. Mary was very proud to...
Burns, Shirley J.
Oct 4, 2018
ALBANY – Shirley J. (Selke) Burns, 90, passed away peacefully Thursday, October 04, 2018 at the Hospice Inn at St. Peter’s Hospital. Born and educated in Albany, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Ethel (Seibert) Selke, Sr. Mrs. Burns worked as a clerk in the File Bureau of NY Telephone Company, retiring in 1989 and was...
Shea, Joseph G.
Oct 3, 2018
Shea, Joseph G. ALBANY- Joseph G. Shea, 89, passed away peacefully Wednesday, October 3, 2018 at the Hospice Inn at St. Peter’s Hospital surrounded by his family. Born in Elmira, NY he was the son of the late John D. and Marie E. (Catlin) Shea. He was a graduate of Christian Brothers Academy and earned his bachelor’s degree from...
Blackwell, Virginia
Oct 1, 2018
DELMAR – Virginia (Tobin) Blackwell died peacefully at home on Monday, October 1, 2018, in the loving company of her son, Chris, and her granddaughter, Courtney. Born December 5, 1920, she was the daughter of the late John J. and Emily Crotty Tobin, and sister of the late John C. Tobin. Virginia was a graduate of The Academy of...
Beauchaine, Annette
Sep 28, 2018
GLENMONT- Antoinette (Annette) Beauchaine was born into eternal life on Friday, September 28, 2018. She was born on September 10, 1925 in Albany to the late Charles and Margaret (Gerasia) Torre. Upon graduating from Philip Schuyler High School she was employed as a Draftman for the NY Telephone Co. In 1969 she went to work for the Vital Records...
