Pitts, James T.
Jul 6, 2017
GUILDERLAND – James T. Pitts, 82, passed away peacefully Thursday, July 6, 2017 at The Grand Rehabilitation and Nursing Home. Born in Albany, he was the son of the late Thomas and Mary (Kapp) Pitts. He was a life member of the former St. John’s-St. Ann’s Church. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by two brothers and...
Soraghan, Owen J. “Bud” Jr.
Jun 26, 2017
ALBANY- Owen J. “Bud” Soraghan, Jr., 76, entered Eternal Life on June 26, 2017 with his loving family and the Lord by his side. Born in Albany, he was the son of the late Owen J. Soraghan and Marguerite (Feeley) Soraghan. Survived by his wife of over 53 years, Rosemary (Travis) Soraghan, the love of his life, and best...
Reohr, Joseph H. Jr.
Jun 25, 2017
DELMAR- Joseph H. Reohr, Jr., 90, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 25, 2017. Born in Albany he was the son of the late Joseph H. Reohr, Sr. and Dorothy I. Reohr. He was a graduate of Albany High School and he attended Albany Business College and Siena College. Joseph was a WWII Navy Veteran and retired from the...
Fiato, Audrey H.
Jun 21, 2017
ALBANY- Audrey H. (Paley) Fiato, 85, passed away suddenly Wednesday, June 21, 2017 at Albany Medical Center. Audrey was the daughter of the late William and Agatha Paley. She lived in Albany and Delmar most of her life and worked in retail at the former Town and Tweed and Mullens Pharmacy. She was a member of the Normanside Country...
Sanchez, Thomas M.
Jun 20, 2017
LONG BEACH, CA- Thomas Michael Sanchez went to be with our Lord on Tuesday June 20, 2017 with his family by his side at St. Mary’s Hospital in Long Beach, California. Born Oct. 21, 1951 in Albany, NY, he is predeceased by his mother Mary Ann Majkut Sanchez and father Thomas Gale Sanchez. Survivors include his loving brothers Michael...
Parente, Nicola C.
Jun 16, 2017
ALBANY-Nicola C. Parente, 86, died suddenly Friday, June 16, 2017. Born in Montesarchio, Italy he was the son of the late Clemente and Concetta Parente, the second born of six children. As a young man he worked on his family farm and sang for the Church. When he was young, he fell in love with Angelina Damiano of the...
Dillenbeck, Margaret C.
Jun 14, 2017
ALBANY- Margaret C. Dillenbeck, 80, a long-time resident of Ballston Spa died June 14, 2017 at the Teresian House. Born in Schenectady, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Marion Dembski Czaban. Marge worked for the NYS Tax Department for many years. Marge was predeceased by her husband Norman Dillenbeck and son Michael. Her Funeral Mass will...
Basco, Margaret M.
Jun 9, 2017
ALBANY Margaret Mary Basco (Rowe), 57, entered into eternal rest on Friday June 9, 2017 leaving behind a legacy of love for her family and her St. Peter’s Hospice co-workers. Known as Peggy by her family, she was born in Albany, New York on June 27, 1959, sharing this birthday with her older brother, David E. Rowe, Jr. Margaret...
Sweeney, Karen M.
Jun 9, 2017
ALBANY-Karen (McDonough) Sweeney, 81 years young, passed away peacefully and much loved at Teresian House on Friday, June 9th, 2017. Born in Binghamton, NY, she was the daughter of the late Louis and Jane McDonough and was retired from the New York State Department of Taxation & Finance. Karen will be so greatly missed by her children, Kathleen (Bud)...
Smith, Sandra S.
Jun 7, 2017
GLENMONT - Sandra (Stein) Smith, 78, died Wednesday, June 07, 2017 at St. Peter’s Hospital after a brief illness. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Margaretta (Walther) Stein and sister of the late Sharlene Fuller. Sandy graduated from Vincentian Institute class of 1956 and The College of St. Rose, class of 1960. She...
Matteo, Richard J.
Jun 5, 2017
ALBANY- Richard J. Matteo “Dick” 83, passed away suddenly on June 5, 2017. Dick was born in Albany on August 26, 1933, to Josephine Marino Matteo and Anthony Matteo. Dick lived in Albany all his life and graduated from Vincentian Institute (VI) in 1951 and Ithaca College in 1955, where he was a member of Phi Epsilon Kappa Fraternity...
Loveland, Lucille A.
Jun 5, 2017
ALBANY- Lucille A. (Kasparian) Loveland passed away peacefully Monday, June 05, 2017 at the Hospice Inn at St. Peter’s Hospital. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Mary (LoPonto) Kasparian. Lucille graduated from of Cardinal McCloskey High School, and she worked for the NYS Department of Education, Professional Licensing for over 35 years where...
Strassner, Heinz E.
Jun 3, 2017
ALBANY- Heinz E. Strassner, 84, died Saturday, June 3, 2017 at home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Berlin, Germany, he immigrated to the US as a teenager, settled in the Capital District and became a US citizen. Heinz served in the United States Army during the Korean conflict. He began his own plumbing supply business from where...
Williams, Joan S.
Jun 3, 2017
ALBANY-Joan (Snow) Williams, 87, passed away Saturday, June 3, 2017 in the Hospice Inn at St. Peter’s Hospital. Born and educated in Albany she was the daughter of Joseph and Anna (Ornat) Snow. Mrs. Williams was a homemaker and enjoyed playing bingo. She was predeceased by her husband, Harold H. Williams, Sr.; her son, Gary P. Williams; her grandson,...
Portious, Betty Mae
May 31, 2017
ALBANY- On May 31, 2017 at 4:38 pm the Lord touched Mrs. Betty Mae (Johnson, Robinson) Portious. He whispered in her spirit you have fought a good fight, you have kept the faith, you finished the course and you are now ready to go with me to eternal peace. Betty was born on October 21, 1944. Of the seven...
Porterfield, Bobby
May 25, 2017
RAVENA- Bobby Porterfield, 68, entered into Eternal rest on Thursday, May 25, 2017 at the Hospice Inn at St. Peter’s Hospital. Born in Georgetown, SC, the son of Diana Alston Porterfield and the late Sandy Porterfield, he lived in Albany County for many years. Mr. Porterfield served in the US Marine Corps. and was a Vietnam Veteran. He was...
Ecuyer, Robert Anthony
May 24, 2017
COHOES- Robert Anthony Ecuyer, 42, passed away suddenly at home on Wednesday, May 24, 2017. Born in Troy he is the son of Robert Louis Ecuyer of Slingerlands and the late Carol (Prezio) Ecuyer. Robert was a graduate of Albany High School and Hudson Valley community College. He worked as a computer Technician for Northeast Business Systems in Latham....
Gorzynski, Stanley A.
May 21, 2017
ALBANY – Stanley A. Gorzynski, 81, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 21, 2017 at The Pines at Catskill. Born in Albany he was the son of the late Stanley and Lucille (Coluccio) Gorzynski. Stanley attended the former Philip Schuyler High School and received his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from SUNY Albany.He taught English at Hackett Jr. High from...
Gonczi, Mihaly
May 12, 2017
AMSTERDAM – Mihaly Gonczi, 88, died May 12, 2017. He is survived by his wife, Maria Janik Gonczi; siblings Bela, Emma and Elizabeth Gonczi all of Hungary; and brothers-in-law Albert Janik and Andrew Janik. Funeral services will be held privately at the convenience of the family.
Ryan, Katherine E.
May 10, 2017
DELMAR – Katherine E. Ryan, 97, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday, May 10, 2017 at the Hospice Inn at St. Peter’s Hospital. The family mourns the loss of a very strong and special woman. Katherine was predeceased by her mother Eva (Kiszka) Makowski; her beloved husband, James P. Ryan; her cherished daughter, Kathleen A. Ryan and...
