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...
Harmon, Gracelyn V.
Sep 27, 2018
ALBANY- Gracelyn V. Harmon (nee Forbes), went to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 27, 2018 at the age of 92. Loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. A private memorial service will be held at the convenience of the family.
Yu, Chung Wen
Sep 26, 2018
ALBANY- On Wednesday, September 26th, after a brief illness, Chung Wen Yu, 94, ascended to Buddist Heaven. He was predeceased by his wife, Wai Fong Yu in January of 2013. Survivors include his children, Andrew (Kim), Philip (Sien), Bing (Rui) and Angela Yu, Alice (David) Fong, Jennifer (Andy) Yin and Lena (James) Cauley; grandchildren, Nancy, Linda, Lily, Anna, Selena...
Louttit, Diane D.C. Sr.
Sep 13, 2018
MENANDS- Sister Diane Louttit, DC died September 13, 2018 at St. Louise Residence in Menands. She was 72 years of age and 45 years vocation as a Daughter of Charity of St. Vincent dePaul. She died accompanied by her family and her Sister Companions as she peacefully went to meet her Lord. Born April 23, 1946 she was the...
Vanamburgh, Helen
Sep 9, 2018
GLENMONT – Helen C. “Nan” (McNally) VanAmburgh, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at home Sunday, September 9, 2018 at the age of 80. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Helen (Coons) McNally. Nan was affectionately known as “Princess” and “Sassy Old Lady”.She was the backbone and pillar of the family who...
Murphy, Kathleen M.
Aug 30, 2018
ALBANY-Kathleen M. (Dvorak) Murphy, 91, died Thursday, August 30, 2018 at Our Lady of Mercy Life Center. Born in New York City she was the daughter of the late Miroslav and Mary T. (Bird) Dvorak. She lived most of her life in Albany and was a graduate of Albany High School and the former Albany Business School. Mrs. Murphy...
Kozielski, Mary Lorraine
Aug 25, 2018
ALBANY- Mary Lorraine Kozielski, 84, died on August 25, 2018 at St. Peter’s Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Mary was born in Albany, to John W. and Irene A. Kruse. She was a 1952 graduate of Cathedral Academy. Mrs. Kozielski worked as an Insurance Rater for the American Surety Insurance Company, the National Union Insurance Company and E.V. Mullenneaux. She...
Marriott, Kenneth
Aug 23, 2018
ALBANY – Kenneth Marriott, 93, formerly of Delmar, NY, passed away peacefully after a brief illness on August 23, 2018. Born September 7, 1924, to parents who emigrated from Leeds, England, Ken grew up in Plattsburg, NY. The oldest of three (younger sisters Irene and Joyce), he had an active childhood enjoying Lake Champlain and working at a friend’s...
Kneissl, William L.
Aug 22, 2018
SLINGERLANDS- William Lee Kneissl, 82, died at home Wednesday, August 22, 2018 after having a full and love filled life. Born to William S. and Alice T. (Coghlan) Kneissl, he grew up in northern New Jersey. His career in the banking business started while in college and lasted 42 years. He moved to Albany in 1966, and in 1998...
Van Amburgh, Robert E., Sr.
Aug 21, 2018
ALBANY-Robert E. Van Amburgh, Sr. 78 passed away peacefully on Tuesday August 21, 2018 at the Albany Stratton VA Medical Center surrounded by his family. Born and educated in Albany he was the son of the late Eugene and Ann Marie (Lawlor) Van Amburgh, Sr. Bob was a US Army and US Marine Veteran serving during the Vietnam Era....
