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...
Fredenberg, Madelyn
Sep 8, 2017
ALBANY- Madelyn A. (Pine) Fredenberg, 71, passed away Friday, September 8, 2017 at Ellis Hospital. Born in Troy, she was the daughter of the late James and Madeline (Higgins) Pine. Madelyn lived in Waterford and Cohoes before settling in Albany. She was a sales clerk for many years and a longtime Communicant of the former St. James Church. She...
Deleo, Cosimo
Sep 5, 2017
ALBANY- Cosimo DeLeo, completed his life here on Tuesday, September 5, 2017 in his home. Born in 1923 in Siderno Marina, Calabria, Italy, Cosimo was the son of the late Francesco DeLeo and Maria Teresa (Ieraci). As a young boy, Cosimo started selling tomatoes and fresh fish to nearby towns to help feed his family. Fighting for the Italian...
Pologa, Karen M.
Sep 3, 2017
ALBANY- Karen Stiffen Pologa, 60 passed away Sunday, September 3, 2017 at home after a courageous 10 year battle with breast cancer. Born in Albany Karen graduated from Cardinal McCloskey High School and she was the daughter of Anna Russo Stiffen and the late James Stiffen. Karen worked at HUD for several years and for the past 28 years...
Campbell, Charles F.
Sep 1, 2017
MENANDS-Charles F. Campbell, 46, of Menands, NY passed away on September 1, 2017 after a brief illness. Charles grew up in Selkirk, and graduated from Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk High School. He received his bachelor’s degree from Siena College, graduating in 1993. In pursuit of his goal of becoming an educator, he received his Master’s degree in Education from The College of...
Reilly, William J.
Aug 28, 2017
ALBANY- On August 28, 2017 at his home on Western Avenue, William J. Reilly, III passed away peacefully. He was predeceased by his parents, William J. Reilly, Jr. and Helen Zoll Reilly and his infant great-granddaughter, Joy. Bill graduated from Christian Brothers Academy and Albany College of Pharmacy. He operated Hamann Pharmacy in Arbor Hill for many years, and...
Fleming, Brian D.
Aug 27, 2017
ALBANY- Brian David Fleming, 52, passed away Sunday, August 27, 2017 in the Hospice Inn at St. Peter’s Hospital. Brian was born in Albany and grew up in Delmar. He attended Elsmere Grade School, Our Lady of Angels in Albany and Stowe School in Stowe Vermont. Brian had an excellent sense of humor. He was an avid bicyclist and...
Selig, Diane M.
Aug 26, 2017
ALBANY-Diane M. (Leffler) Selig, 70, passed away Saturday, August 26, 2017 at St. Peter’s Hospital after a long illness. Born in Albany and a graduate of Columbia High School in E. Greenbush she was the daughter of the late Harry F. and Juanita (Craft) Leffler. Diane worked for the NYS Dept. of Labor for more than thirty years. In...
Oliver, Richard E.
Aug 26, 2017
CHATHAM – Richard E. Oliver, 85, formerly of Albany passed away Saturday, August 26, 2017 at Pine Haven Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Philmont. Born in Albany, he was the son of the late Kenneth and Catherine (Gregory) Oliver and was a graduate of the former St. John’s Academy and Hudson Valley Community College. Mr. Oliver was a US...
