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Recent Obituaries in Albany, NY

Browse recent obituaries and death notices for the Albany, NY area. Each tribute honors a life lived and reflects the diverse traditions, cultures, and stories that shape our community.

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Reissig, May M.

Reissig, May M.

Nov 12, 2017

SLINGERLANDS-May (Marsch) Reissig, 97, passed away peacefully Sunday, November 12, 2017 at St. Peter’s Hospital. Born in Albany, she was a graduate of Albany High School and attended Albany Business College. She married Harold J. Reissig in 1949 and resided in Delmar. Prior to becoming a full time homemaker, she worked at Ten Eyck Insurance Company. May enjoyed music,...

Kelly, Francine (Aida) Derubens

Kelly, Francine (Aida) Derubens

Nov 11, 2017

COLONIE- Francine (Aida) DeRubens Kelly passed away early Saturday morning, November 11, 2017 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Francine was born and raised in Mexico City, Mexico, and was the daughter of the late Francisco DeRubens Jimenez and Aida Francine Quijano DeRubens and her step-father Hidalgo Perez. She was educated in private Catholic French-Mexican schools and...

Martino, Deborah L.

Martino, Deborah L.

Nov 10, 2017

BROOKSVILLE, FL- Deborah L. (Pitcher) Martino of Albany, NY, and Brooksville, FL, passed away on November 10th at the age of 57 in St. Petersburg, Florida. Deborah was born in Watertown, NY, but lived most of her life in Albany, NY attending Albany High School and Orlando Beauty School. For the past several years she lived in Florida during...

Hriczko, Sister Mary Caroline D.C.

Hriczko, Sister Mary Caroline D.C.

Nov 9, 2017

MENANDS-Sister Mary Caroline Hriczko, D.C. diedon November 9, 2017. Sister was 85 years of age and 63 years vocation as a Daughter of Charity. Born in Buffalo, NY on December 22, 1931, Sister Mary Caroline was one of 7 children born to Karolina (Chanda) and John Hriczko.Sister Mary Caroline joined the Community of Daughters of Charity of St. Vincent...

Macomber, E. Scott

Macomber, E. Scott

Nov 9, 2017

VOORHEESVILLE- E. Scott Macomber, 71, passed away at his home on November 9, 2017. Scott was born on June 14, 1946 in Palo Alto, California to Dr. W. Brandon Macomber and Catherine Guthrie Macomber. He attended The Albany Academy, Trinity College (Hartford, CT), Albany Medical College, and he did his general surgery residency at The University of Texas Medical...

Sewell, William F.

Sewell, William F.

Nov 7, 2017

ALBANY- William F. Sewell, 88, passed away Tuesday, November 07, 2017 at the Hospice Inn at St. Peter’s Hospital after a brief illness. Born in Albany, he was the son of the late Robert V. and Edith (Wirsing) Sewell, and was a graduate of Vincentian Institute. Mr. Sewell retired in 1993 from the NYS Education Department after 15 years...

Molesevich, Ann Dc Sr.

Molesevich, Ann Dc Sr.

Nov 7, 2017

MENANDS – Sister Ann Molesevich, D.C. 78, died Tuesday, November 7, 2017 at Albany Medical Center Hospital. Born in Shamokin, PA on July 2, 1939, Sister Ann was one of 3 children born to Ann (Ryniak) and Peter Molesevich. Sister Ann joined the Community of Daughters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul on January 13, 1976. She was...

Emma, John P.

Emma, John P.

Nov 3, 2017

ALBANY – John Paul Emma, 82, died Friday, November 3, 2017 at the Barnwell Nursing Home Born in Albany, he was son of the late Hugo and Elizabeth (Dunn) Emma. He was predeceased by his wife Dorothy (Dawson) Emma. Funeral services will be held on Monday, November 13th at 11:00 a.m. in the Daniel Keenan Funeral Home, Inc. 490...

Decker, Robert J.

Decker, Robert J.

Nov 2, 2017

LOUDONVILLE – Robert J. Decker, 75, passed away peacefully at home Thursday, November 2, 2017. Born in Kingston, he was the son of the late Henry and Marguerite (Cox) Decker and graduated from Kingston High School. Mr. Decker served in the Army during the Vietnam War. He worked for Boardman Ltd. and later for Golub Corporation. In addition to...

Cambareri, Francis J. “Frank”

Cambareri, Francis J. “Frank”

Oct 31, 2017

TROY- Francis J. “Frank” Cambareri, 71, died Tuesday, October 31, 2017 at the Albany Medical Center. Born in Albany, he was the son of the late Anthony and Mary (Marciano) Cambareri. Frank graduated from Philip Schuyler High School and Russell Sage College evening division.He was a Navy Veteran of the Vietnam Era. Frank later worked for NYS for more...

Gammel, Arthur H.

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

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.

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.

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”

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.

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.

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.

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.

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...

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