Hummel, Richard C. Sr.
Oct 31, 2016
GLENMONT-Richard C. Hummel, Sr., 76, died Monday, October 31, 2016 at Albany Medical Center after a long hard fight. Born in Schenectady and a graduate of Bethlehem High School, he was the son of the late William and Vera (Conrad) Hummel. Richard was a carpenter and worked for Harold Geurtze and Son in Delmar for 35 years. He was...
Mcgraw, Patricia A.
Oct 30, 2016
ALBANY-Patricia A. (Riley) McGraw, 70, died suddenly Sunday, October 30, 2016 at the Albany Medical Center. Born and educated in Albany she was the daughter of the late Albert and Mary (Zeccola) Riley. Mrs. McGraw worked for the NYS Department of Motor Vehicles for more than 25 years, retiring in 2009. She was a member if the Ladies Auxiliary...
Baker, Viola P.
Oct 29, 2016
RENSSELAER- Viola (Puckett) Baker, 77, died Saturday, October 29, 2016 at her home. Born in Carlisle, NY and educated in Cobleskill she was the daughter of the late Noah and Belva (Burling) Puckett. Viola worked as a clerk at the NYS Dept. of Motor Vehicles in Albany for many years and later she worked as a toll collector for...
Taub, Michael J.
Oct 15, 2016
DELMAR – Michael J. Taub, 58, passed away Saturday, October 15, 2016 with his wife by his side. His long and courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease may have claimed his body, but did not take away the spirit in which he lived. Born in 1958 to Eleanor (Shayevitz) and Arthur Taub, Michael and his partner Frank Allen successfully ran...
Blanchard, Lillian S.
Oct 8, 2016
DELMAR-Lillian (Sinnamon) Blanchard, our mother, passed away on Saturday, October 8, 2016. She was 93. She was born in 1923 at home, to parents John A. and Veronica S. (Leonard) Sinnamon in Oswego, NY. Our mother was raised in Oswego and White Plains, NY then moving to Albany with her parents and brother. In 1941, she met a fellow...
Fedele, Joseph F. Sr.
Oct 1, 2016
ALBANY- Joseph F. Fedele, 86, passed away peacefully on Saturday October 1, 2016 at the Albany Stratton VA Medical Center. Born in Rensselaer he was the son of the late John and Angelina (D’Amore) Fedele. He owned and operated the Port of Albany Grocery Store for over 30 years retiring in 1992. Upon retirement he went to work as...
Spinosa, Mildred
Sep 25, 2016
ALBANY- Mildred Spinosa, 97, died Sunday, September 25, 2016 surrounded by family. Born in Ticonderoga, NY, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Delia (Wood) Keast. Mildred was a long time member and Past President of the Greater Capital Region Business and Professional Women. She was a well known calligrapher and owner of The Paperie; a stationery...
Grant, Patricia H.
Sep 24, 2016
EAST GREENBUSH- Patricia H. Grant, 89, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, September 24, 2016 at Evergreen Commons. Born in Troy she was the daughter of the late Frank and Esther (Sanderson) Hanna and wife of the late Richard J. Grant. Mrs. Grant was employed for 25 years as secretary to the executive staff of Main-Care Heating then located...
Fallanca, Katherine M.
Sep 24, 2016
ALBANY – Katherine M. (Oliver) Fallanca, 60, died Saturday, September 24, 2016 at the Hospice Inn at St. Peter’s Hospital after a brief illness. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of Richard E. Oliver and the late Angela (Prividera) Oliver and graduated from Cardinal McCloskey High School. Katherine worked for Shop Rite for several years and was a...
Woolsey, James M. Jr.
Sep 19, 2016
ALBANY- James M. Woolsey, Jr. passed away at the age of 92 on September 19, 2016. Born in Albany he graduated from St. Anne's Academy and Christian Brothers Academy. He attended Siena College, the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis, and graduated from Holy Cross College in 1948. He graduated from Albany Law School, was admitted to the New...
Awad, Genevieve M.
Sep 19, 2016
ALBANY – Genevieve (Bielecki) Awad, 91, entered into eternal rest after a brief illness Monday, September 19, 2016 at the Hospice Inn at St. Peter’s Hospital. Born and educated in Scotia, she was the daughter of the late Aleksander and Maryanna Bielecki. She was the beloved wife of the late Elias N. Awad; devoted mother of Mary Ann Awad...
Kasparian, Mary G.
Sep 11, 2016
ALBANY- Mary Grace (LoPonto) Kasparian, 97, passed away peacefully, Sunday, September 11, 2016 after a brief illness. Born and educated in Albany, she was the daughter of the late Leonardo and Anna Maria (Robilatto) LoPonto. Mary lived her life for over 60 years on Albion Avenue.She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother and will be remembered for her...
Marshman, Marie K.
Sep 8, 2016
GLENMONT- Marie (Klotz) Marshman, 91, died Thursday, September 8, 2016 at the Teresian House. Born in Albany she was the daughter of the late Theodore H. and Florence (Schaffner) Klotz. Marie was a graduate of Albany High School. She married and while raising her children, she studied nursing and graduated from Hudson Valley Community College. She was a registered...
Vaccariello, Patrick J.
Sep 3, 2016
ALBANY- Patrick J. Vaccariello, 89, entered into Eternal Rest on Saturday, September 3, 2016 surrounded by his loving family. Born and educated in Albany he was the son of the late Anthony and Nicolina (DeBlasio) Vaccariello. Patrick worked as a mail carrier for the US Postal Service for 40 years retiring in 1986. He served during WWII in the...
Cronin, Ann R.
Aug 30, 2016
ALBANY- Ann R. (Kampf) Cronin, 81, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 30, 2016. Born in Albany she was the daughter of the late John and Ann (Howard) Kampf. Mrs. Cronin worked for the NYS Thruway Authority and lived in Glenmont for many years. She was predeceased by her husband Robert. Survivors include her children, Karen (Paul) DeRitter, Monica...
Frasier, Richard I.
Aug 27, 2016
ALBANY-Richard I. Frasier, 85, died Saturday, August 27, 2016 at the Good Samaritan Lutheran Health Care Center. Born and educated in Springfield, Mass. he was the son of the late Harold and Charlotte (Larabee) Frasier. He was an Air Force Veteran of the Korean War. Richard retired in 1993 as a regional auditor with Grand Union after 40 years...
Rutnik, George J.
Aug 27, 2016
DELMAR- George J. Rutnik, 86, passed away peacefully on Saturday August 27, 2016. The son of Gregor and Margaret (Zwack) Rutnik, he was born in Albany. George went to St. Patrick’s grammar school and worked to put himself through Christian Brothers Academy (CBA) in Albany. George joined the Marine Corps during the Korean conflict. After being honorably discharged from...
Best, John A.
Aug 26, 2016
ALBANY- John A. Best born June 11, 1950 in Bronx, NY, relocated to the Albany area in 1992 passed away peacefully on August 26, 2016. John is lovingly remembered by his friends and “family” at Catholic Charities Disabilities Services and Center for Disabilities Services. John never missed an opportunity for a good “ CUP OF JOE ” and a...
Smith, George O.
Aug 25, 2016
MENANDS- George O. Smith 65, passed away Wednesday, August 24, 2016 at home surrounded by his family. Born in Cohoes and educated in Whitehall, he was the son of the late Oliver and Mabel (Graves) Smith.George worked for 39 years as groundskeeper at Albany Rural Cemetery. Survivors include his wife of 39 years, Mary (Belden) Smith; children, Thomas Currier...
Donovan, John William “Jack”
Aug 23, 2016
COLONIE- John William “Jack” Donovan, 87, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 23, 2016 at St. Peter’s Hospice Inn, surrounded by his family. John was born September 14, 1928 in South Troy, NY, to his late parents, James A. and Mary A. (Ryan) Donovan. He graduated eighth grade from St. Joseph’s Grammar School, and after achieving an exceptional score...
