Gammel, Arthur H.
Oct 27, 2017
GLENMONT- Arthur H. Gammel, 94 died Friday, October 27, 2017 at the Good Samaritan Lutheran Health Care Center. Born and educated in Albany he was the son of the late Addison and Edna (Wandersee) Gammel. Art worked for Westinghouse Electric Supply for many years as a salesman and branch manager. In the early 1970’s he purchased Thorpe Electric Supply...
Allen, Pearl
Oct 17, 2017
ALBANY- Pearl Cobb-Allen, lovingly, surrounded by her daughters, Barbara and Carmen; granddaughter, Tammy Cobb, was lifted from her earthly journey, on October 17, 2017. At 83, Pearl succumbed to a courageous battle against multiple health issues. Pearlina or Miss Pearl, as she was affectionately called by some, was born in Auburn, Alabama on December 23, 1933...
Sweatland, Rosemary A.
Oct 16, 2017
EAST GREENBUSH- Rosemary Eretano Sweatland, 79, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 16, 2017 at the Hospice Inn at St. Peter’s Hospital. Born and educated in Albany she was the daughter of the late Victor and Susan (DiLillo) Eretano. Mother of Victoria Sweatland; grandmother Giuliana Martone; sister of the late Annette Eretano Franze. She is also survived by 3...
Oliver, Carol B.
Oct 13, 2017
DELMAR - Carol (Burns) Oliver, 78, passed away Friday, October 13, 2017 at St. Peter’s Hospital after a brief illness. Born in Brooklyn, the daughter of the late Francis and Hazel Burns, she moved to Albany as a child. Carol graduated from the Academy of the Holy Names and received her child care training at the former Brady Hospital....
Glenning, Patricia “Nadine”
Oct 8, 2017
ALBANY-Patricia “Nadine” (Shay) Glenning, 92, passed away on Sunday, October 8, 2017. Known as “Deanie” to family and close friends she was born in Adams, MA and a graduate of Catholic High in Troy, she was the daughter of the late Dr. Norbert and Ethel (Mooney) Shay. Nadine was a homemaker. She was a lifelong communicant of the former...
Travis, Mary R.
Oct 7, 2017
MELBOURNE BEACH, FL.- Mary R. (Kendrick) Travis, 86, of Melbourne Beach, Florida and formerly of Guilderland, NY passed away peacefully on October 7, 2017 with her loving husband by her side after a long and brave battle with Alzheimer’s. She is survived by her beloved husband, William E. Travis Sr., loving sons William Jr. (Susan) and Joseph (Lisa); cherished...
Motta, Jean H.
Oct 6, 2017
ALBANY- Jean H. (Cleary) Motta, 85, passed away suddenly on Friday, October 06, 2017 at home. Born and educated in Albany, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Hannah (Andersen) Cleary. Jean spent her entire working career in banking and retired from Trustco Bank.She was a longtime communicant of Blessed Sacrament Church. She was predeceased by her...
Loerzel, Lorenz F., Jr.
Oct 5, 2017
Albany- Lorenz F. Loerzel, Jr., died on Thursday, October 5, 2017 surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Kingston, New York, the son of the late Dorothy Van Tassell and Lorenz F. Loerzel, Sr.He was raised in Saugerties, New York and spent his childhood in the historic home built by his great grandparents, the founders of The...
Jenkins, Lewis A.
Oct 3, 2017
ALBANY- Lewis A. Jenkins, 94, passed away Tuesday, October 3, 2017. Born in Hagaman, NY he was the son of the late Anthony and Malvina (Makacinas) Jankunas. He was an Army Veteran of WWII having served with the 126th General Hospital. Mr. Jenkins was a graduate of Siena College and Albany Law School and was in private practice in...
Russo, Donald A.
Oct 2, 2017
ALBANY- Donald A. “Uncle Donny” Russo, born in 1951, joined the heavenly Band in the Sky on Monday morning October 2, 2017. Not a single moment of Donny’s 66 years was either wasted or forgotten. The love he had for life was only rivaled by the love he had for his friends and family. He was born in Albany...
Vatalaro, Letizia Rose
Oct 2, 2017
DELMAR- Letizia Rose Vatalaro, 105, passed away Monday, October 02, 2017. She was born on October 11, 1911 to Costantino and Rose (Graziano) Vatalaro in Coxsackie, NY where she also attended school. Miss Vatalaro was a charter member of the Columbiettes. She was predeceased by her sisters Sylvia Theysohn and Santa Montelone; and her brothers Nicholas and Emery Vatalaro....
Luther, John S. “Jack”
Sep 29, 2017
MENANDS- John “Jack” S. Luther passed away on Friday, September 29, 2017 at Albany Medical Center Hospital. Born in Albany on December 15, 1941 he graduated from Albany High School and Albany Business College. Jack worked for many years in sales and later retired from NYS Dept. of Corrections. He was a member of Wadsworth Lodge #417 F&AM, A.A.S.R....
Coluccio, Rose D.
Sep 28, 2017
ALBANY- Rose D. (Dramis) Coluccio, 86, passed away peacefully at the Grand Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Guilderland on Thursday, September 28, 2017. Born in Albany and a graduate of Philip Schuyler High School, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Mary (DiTullio) Dramis. Rose was a secretary for the American Red Cross and later for the...
Peseka, Carole S.
Sep 28, 2017
GLENMONT- Carole S. (Albert) Peseka, 76, passed away peacefully, Thursday, September 28, 2017 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Carole was born in Albany. She was the daughter of the late George and Elizabeth “Betty” (Strokes) Albert. A graduate of the former Philip Schuyler High School, Carole worked as a secretary for the NYS Police. She was...
Kasparoglu, Nisan
Sep 26, 2017
ALBANY-Nisan Kasparoglu, 91, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 26, 2017. Nisan is survived by his loving wife of 75 years, Vartuhi “Leyla” Kasparoglu; sister, Alis Demircan of Connecticut; brother Sahak Kasparoglu of Turkey; sons, Arjanti Kasparoglu and Shahin Kasparian; daughter, Madlen Balgin; grandchildren, Aras Balgin, Arpi Balgin, Marilyn Kasparian, Christina Kasparian, and Ani Kasparian; great-granddaughter, Sophie. He was...
Evans, Gloria “Lenni”
Sep 22, 2017
TROY – Gloria Evans “Lenni”, 77, passed away suddenly Friday, September 22, 2017. Born in Mountainhome, PA near where her great-grandfather, Joseph Charles, a Native American, had lived deep in the Pocono Mountains. She was a graduate of Easton High School, a supporter of the PRIDE organization, a member of Unity Church of Albany, and rescuer of many lucky...
Hoffler, Alveata
Sep 15, 2017
ALBANY-Alveata (Bizzarro) Hoffler, 57, died peacefully on Friday, September 15, 2017 at home. Born in Syracuse, NY she was a graduate of Albany High School she is the daughter of Madeline (Gallo) Bizzarro and the late Carlo Bizzarro. Mrs. Hoffler was an aide for the Albany City School District for many years. Survivors in addition to her mother include...
James, Bradford Gaylord (Hancox)
Sep 12, 2017
ALBANY-Bradford Gaylord (Hancox) James, 48, died suddenly, Tuesday, September 12, 2017 at his residence. Born in Uniontown, PA, he was the son of Judith (Gaylord) Hancox and David Hancox of Albany. Brad was a graduate of Albany High School and Hudson Valley Community College. He was a very talented mechanic, loved the outdoors and hunting. In addition to his...
Caranfa, Nancy “Maria Nunzia”
Sep 11, 2017
ALBANY- Nancy Caranfa, 85, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 11, 2017. Born in Villalago, Italy, the daughter of the late Aurelio Caranfa and Carissima Iafolla, she immigrated to the US in 1954 and settled in Albany. She was predeceased by her husband Iginio Caranfa and her siblings in Italy. She is survived by her children Luciana Caranfa and...
Luck, Frederick D.
Sep 10, 2017
SELKIRK – Frederick D. Luck passed away unexpectedly while doing what he loved on Sunday, September 10, 2017. He was 62 years old. Fred was born to missionary parents, the late Frederick H. Luck and Doris Hoffman Luck in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia before settling in the Albany area. As a child, Fred loved spending time with his family, camping...
