Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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.

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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,...

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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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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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.

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...

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...

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...

Sep 10, 2024

Donald Vernon Lloyd, 76, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday September 10, 2024. He was born in Cobleskill on August 4, 1948 to the late Harold W. and Grace Dutton Lloyd. He grew up on a dairy farm in Middleburgh, NY, and then was a longtime resident of Albany. After graduating from Middleburgh Central School, he attended SUNY...

Sep 8, 2024

Kenneth Mosher III of Delmar, NY passed away suddenly of cardiac arrest on Sunday September 8, 2024. He was born in Albany on April 25, 1954 to Anne Mosher and the late Kenneth Mosher Jr. Ken was a 1972 graduate of Bethlehem Central HS and a champion backstroker on the swim team. He was an Eagle Scout, Red Cross...

Aug 28, 2024

GLENMONT - Louie Grandinetti, 69, passed away August 28, 2024. Louie was born in Trieste, Italy and moved to Tarvisio, Italy where he grew up. He immigrated to Canarsie, Brooklyn with his mother and sister in the early seventies, where he graduated from Canarsie High School. At the age of 21, Louie became an American Citizen. Louie was the...