Austin, Katherine E.
Jan 30, 2017
ALBANY- Katherine E. Austin, 61, died January 30, 2017 after a long illness. She is survived by her 6 children, 2 brothers and 32 grandchildren. Services Wednesday at 11 am in the Daniel Keenan Funeral Home. Visitation prior from 10-11 am.
Penzabene, Diana M.
Jan 30, 2017
ALBANY- Diana M. (Sanchez) Penzabene, 83, entered Eternal rest Monday, January 30, 2017 at Albany Medical Center.Born and educated in Albany, she was the daughter of the late Jane McNally and Edward Sanchez. She was a longtime Communicant of St. James Church, and a homemaker. Diana was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.In addition to raising her own...
Biglow, Richard J.
Jan 30, 2017
SARATOGA SPRINGS- Richard J. “Dick” Biglow, 64, formerly of Albany, passed away suddenly on Monday, January 30, 2017. Born in Albany and a graduate of Cardinal McCloskey H.S., he was the son of the late Andrew B. and Aurelie (Audet) Biglow. Dick worked as a payroll clerk for the NYS Dept. of Audit and Control for more than 30...
Lauenstein, Raymond J.
Jan 29, 2017
ALTAMONT – Raymond J. Lauenstein, 79, died at home, surrounded by the love of his family, on Sunday January 29, 2017. He was born in Astoria Queens in 1937 and grew up in the Parkchester section of the Bronx. Only child of Mary Ellen Mahoney and Franklyn Raymond Lauenstein. Graduated from Archbishop Stepinac High School in Westchester (NY) in...
Aieta, Vincenzo
Jan 28, 2017
ALBANY- Vincenzo Aieta, age 62, died and passed into Eternal rest Saturday, January 28, 2017 at his home surrounded by his loving family and close friends. Born in Montemurro, Potenza, Italy, he was the son of Donato Aieta and Maria Francesca Saponara. He emigrated to the United States in 1990 and held dual citizenship with the US and Italy....
Pickard, Maryanne C.
Jan 28, 2017
AVERILL PARK – Maryanne C. (Black) Pickard, 42, died Saturday, January 28, 2017 after a 7 year battle with breast cancer. Born in Medina, NY she graduated from Albany High School and Hudson Valley Community College. Maryanne worked for the NYS Department of Tax and Finance for many years. She was a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church. Maryanne enjoyed...
Richardson, Dennis J.
Jan 22, 2017
ALBANY- Dennis J. Richardson, 68, passed away suddenly on January 22, 2017. He was the son of the late Joseph Richardson and Ida Richardson Dodge. Dennis graduated from SUNY Albany with a Bachelor of Science degree and attended graduate school there as well.He played baseball for SUNY Albany and football for the Albany Metro Mallers. Dennis held several professional...
Hartman-Peek, Kathy G.
Jan 22, 2017
TROY- Kathy G. Hartman-Peek, 68, passed away January 22, 2018 in Williamstown, MA. Born in Washington, DC and raised in Edmonston, Maryland she was the daughter of the late Jerauld and English (Hodges) Oberholtzer. Kathy attended Albany Business College and retired from the NYS Office of General Services after many years. She was a volunteer with the Albany Damian...
Lyman, Stephen R. Iii
Jan 21, 2017
ALBANY-Stephen R. Lyman, III, 64, passed away suddenly on January 21, 2017 at home. Born in Albany and a graduate of Cardinal McCloskey High School he was the son of the late Dorothy (Rohrmiller) Lyman and Stephen R. Lyman, Jr. He was an Army Veteran of the Vietnam War. Stephen was a machinist, first for NL Industries in Colonie...
Wellspeak, Dorothy “Dot”
Jan 17, 2017
ALBANY – Dorothy M. “Dot” (Rusek) Wellspeak, 84, passed away Tuesday, January 17, 2017 at the Hospice Inn at St. Peter’s Hospital. Born in Philadelphia to Alphonse and Dorothy Rusek, she was educated in Adams, MA and graduated from Adams High School class of 1950. Dot lived in Albany for many years and worked as office assistant at St....
Bowe, Ruth A.
Jan 17, 2017
DELMAR – Ruth A. Bowe, entered eternal life on Tuesday, January 17, 2017. Born and educated in Albany, she was the daughter of Henrietta M. Osborn and Joseph J. Bowe. Upon graduation she was employed by Sterling Drug Pharmaceuticals where she worked for 43 years, retiring in 1985. Ruth was a life-long member of St. Matthew Lutheran Church in...
Foy, Rose L.
Jan 15, 2017
DELMAR- Rose L. (Mastriano) Foy, 89, passed away Sunday, January 15, 2017 at Albany Medical Center. Previously, Rose spent three wonderful years at Eddy Hawthorne Ridge Memory Care in East Greenbush. Born and educated in Albany, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Alice Mastriano. Rose worked for several State offices before raising her family. She was...
Dougherty, Edward “Jack” Jr.
Jan 13, 2017
ALBANY- Edward “Jack” Dougherty. Jr. 87, died Friday, January 13, 2017 at the Atria at Crossgates. Born in Albany, he was the son of the late Edward J. and Mary (Owens) Dougherty, Sr. Mr. Dougherty was a graduate of Christian Brothers Academy Class of 1948 and Albany Business College. He was a tax examiner with the NYS Department of...
Farrell, Betty
Jan 12, 2017
ALBANY- Betty “Gram” (Townsend) Farrell 94, died peacefully at home Thursday, January 12, 2017. Born and educated in Albany, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Jeanette Townsend. Mrs. Farrell worked as a supervisor for Ft. Orange Press and retired in 1992 after over 50 years in the printing industry. She was a member of the Community...
Dober, Joan A.
Jan 10, 2017
ALBANY- Joan A. (Van Liew) Dober, 82, entered into eternal life on Tuesday, January 10, 2017. Born in Albany and a graduate of Cathedral Academy Class of 1951, she was the daughter of the late Charles I. and Loretta (Probst) Van Liew. Joan was a longtime parishioner of the former Our Lady Help of Christians Church and currently a...
Luther, Philip F.
Jan 10, 2017
ALBANY- Philip F. Luther, 65, entered into Eternal life at home, Tuesday January 10, 2017 with his beloved wife by his side. Philip was the son of the late Dr. Philip and Lois (Ford) Luther. He graduated from Albany High School and Albany College of Pharmacy. Philip worked as a licensed pharmacist at Child’s Nursing Home and at Albany...
Strohmaier, Josephine A.
Jan 4, 2017
ALBANY-Josephine A. (Galasso) Strohmaier, 93, went to her eternal rest on Wednesday, January 4, 2017 at St. Peter’s Hospital. She was born in Germantown, NY to the late John and Christina (Sola) Galasso. She is predeceased by her husband, Christian E. Strohmaier and two sisters, Mary O’Leary and Frances Clay. Josephine was a lifelong Albany resident and retired from...
Beauchaine, Lester G.
Jan 1, 2017
ALBANY- Lester “Les” Beauchaine was born into eternal life on January 1, 2017 in the arms of his loving wife, Annette. Born in Waterbury, CT on November 8, 1925, the son of George and Ophelia (Larivee) Beauchaine, he was raised in Albany. As a member of “The Greatest Generation”, Les proudly enlisted in the US Navy in 1941 and...
Mcmillen, Shaine W.
Dec 31, 2016
CLARKSVILLE-Shaine W. McMillen, 22, died suddenly from a seizure disorder on Saturday, December 31, 2016. Born in Albany he was the beloved son of Lowell S. and Jean M. (Hall) McMillen. Shaine was a graduate of Bethlehem High School and was working as a graphic designer for Contemporary Designs in Albany. Shaine was always smiling and had a big...
Deitz, Lorinda P.
Dec 27, 2016
CLIFTON PARK- Lorinda (Pittz) Deitz, 94, was reunited with her family in the arms of the Lord on Tuesday, December 27, 2016.Born in Knox, NY on July 8, 1922 to the late Vivian (McMillen) Pittz and the late Edward Pittz, she was the fourth eldest of nine children.She moved to Delmar, NY as a child where she lived for...
