Hirt, Edward E. “Eddie”
Jul 6, 2016
ALBANY-Edward E. “Eddie” Hirt, 87, of Albany and Vero Beach, Fl., died peacefully on Wednesday, July 6, 2016 surrounded by family. Born in Bronx, NY and educated in Albany he was the son of the late Emil and Eva (Fancher) Hirt. Eddie was an Army Veteran of World War II. He was a printer for more than 30 years,...
Munafo, Mary M.
Jul 2, 2016
LOUDONVILLE-Mary M. Munafo, 59, passed away suddenly Saturday, July 2, 2016 at her home. Born in Albany she is the cherished daughter of Anna Mae Munafo of Albany and the late N. Vincent Munafo. Mary was a graduate of the former Vincentian Institute and SUNY Cobleskill. She retired in 2013 as a systems analyst for the New York State...
Mceneany, Mark
Jun 27, 2016
ALBANY-Mark McEneany, 59, died suddenly Monday June 27, 2016 at home. Friends are welcome to attend a calling hour on Friday, July 1, 2016 from 10 to 11 a.m. in the Daniel Keenan Funeral Home, 490 Delaware Avenue, Albany. Burial will follow at Albany Rural Cemetery in Menands.
Williams, Jane P.
Jun 20, 2016
GUILDERLAND- Jane (Pigors) Williams, 94, formerly of Voorheesville, died Monday, June 20, 2016 at Our Lady of Mercy Life Center. Born and educated in Albany, she was the daughter of the late George and Minnie (Witt) Pigors. Mrs. Williams was a secretary with the Albany County Cooperative Extension in Voorheesville. She was a member of the Bethany Reformed Church....
Luther, Donald P.
Jun 19, 2016
DELMAR- Donald P. Luther, 86, died peacefully Sunday, June 19, 2016 at the Good Samaritan Health Care Center.Born and educated in Albany, he was the son of the late William and Virginia (Martin) Luther. He was an Army Veteran of the Korean conflict. Mr. Luther worked for Niagara Mohawk for 45 years, retiring in 1993. He is survived by...
Mcgranary, Sister Catherine D.C.
Jun 18, 2016
MENANDS-Sister Catherine Marie McGranary, D.C. died Saturday, June 18, 2016. Born in Wilmington, DE on February 1, 1920, Sister Catherine Marie, nee Marie Catherine, was an only child of Anthony Joseph and Mary Cecilia (Keefe) McGranary. Marie Catherine graduated from St. Peter and St. Paul High School, Wilmington, DE in 1938. She earned her bachelor’s degree in secretarial science...
Mantica, Catherine J.
Jun 17, 2016
SLINGERLANDS- Catherine J. Mantica, 91, died Friday, June 17, 2016 at the Eddy Village Green at Beverwyck. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Elizabeth (Flaherty) Cox. She graduated from St. James School and the Academy of the Holy Names. Mrs. Mantica was an active volunteer at St. Thomas the Apostle School and with...
Geel, Agnes Pedersen
Jun 17, 2016
ALBANY-Agnes Pedersen Geel, 85, passed away on Friday, June 17, 2016 at the Teresian House. Agnes was born January 27, 1931 in Hudson, NY, daughter of the late Christian and Marie (Lauridsen) Pedersen, sister of Fred Pedersen (d. 2014), Doris Pedersen Vanderbilt, and Christian Pedersen Jr. (d.2004). She married Charles W. Geel (divorced; d. 2002). Their daughter, Marion Geel,...
Rowe, Mary R.
Jun 15, 2016
ALBANY- Mary R. Rowe (DiBacco), 94, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, June 15, 2016, leaving behind a legacy of family, love and generosity. Mary was born in Canton, OH on March 25, 1922, the daughter of the late Massimino and Concetta D’Aescanio DiBacco. She was educated in the City School District of Albany and graduated from Philip Schuyler...
Mancuso, Eugene A.
Jun 15, 2016
DELMAR- Eugene A Mancuso, 86, died Wednesday, June 15, 2016 at Albany Medical Center Hospital. Born and educated in New York City he was the son of the late Eugene and Mary (Squilante) Mancuso. Mr Mancuso retired several years ago as a partner in Fiberlux Products, Inc. based in Mount Vernon, NY and came to Albany in 1979. He...
Reith, Mary T.
Jun 14, 2016
ALBANY- Mary (Turley) Reith, 96, died Tuesday, June 14, 2016 at the Daughters of Sarah Nursing Center. Born in New York City she was the daughter of the late John and Elizabeth (Cartin) Turley. She settled with her family on Barrows Street in 1957 and lived there until moving to her daughter’s home in 2011. Mrs. Reith retired from...
Sohotra, Ernest
Jun 11, 2016
ALBANY- Ernest Sohotra, 69, died suddenly Saturday, June 11, 2016. Born in Pakistan he was the beloved son of the late Emmanuel and Dorothy (Mall) Sohotra. Mr. Sohotra was educated at the Polytechnic Institute in Lahore, Pakistan where he later taught. He came to the United States in 1969 and continued his education in Pittsburgh, PA. He worked as...
Dansereau, Mary K.
Jun 10, 2016
ALBANY- Mary K. Dansereau, 90 entered into eternal life on Friday June 10, 2016. Born and educated in Albany she was the daughter of the late Pasquale and Carmella (Macri) Parisi. Wife of the late Raymond A. Dansereau; mother of Raymond, Robert, Richard, David and Andrew Dansereau; sister of Eda Ciani and the late Pasquale, John and Helen Parisi....
Ten Eyck, Margaret
Jun 3, 2016
DELMAR- Margaret (Cronin) Ten Eyck, 5 days shy of her 88th birthday, died Friday, June 3, 2016 at the Daughters of Sarah Nursing Center. Born in Albany and a graduate of the former Cathedral Academy she was the daughter of the late Frank A. and Josephine (Van Zandt) Cronin, Sr. Mrs. Ten Eyck was a homemaker and after raising...
Smith, Hazel P.
Jun 2, 2016
ALBANY- Hazel (Phillips) Smith, 92, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 02, 2016 at her home.Born in Guilford, NY, she was daughter of Harold W. and Lilah (Cornell) Phillips. She is survived by daughters, Nancy Newkirk (Donald) and Karen Smith (Guy Swenson); sons, Gary Smith, James C. “JC” Smith (Gail Pollard) and Robert Smith and a brother, Harvey Phillips...
Lemme, Jane F.
Jun 1, 2016
ALBANY- Jane F. (Serafino) Lemme, 89, died Wednesday, June 01, 2016 after a brief illness at St. Peter’s Hospital surrounded by her family. Born and educated in Albany, she was the daughter of the late Patsy and Frances Serafino. Mrs. Lemme was a devoted wife and mother who was happiest spending time with family and friends. She was a...
Brighton, Lillian M.
May 26, 2016
SELKIRK-Lillian M. Brighton passed away Thursday, May 26, 2016 surrounded by her family. Lillian is survived by her daughter Deborah M. (Gary) Hirsch; grandchildren, Gary C. (Morgan) Hirsch, Clifford (DeEtte) Hirsch and Charles (Amanda) Hirsch; great-grandchildren, Amber, Tiffany, Gary, Devon and Jameson. She was predeceased by her husband, Matthew J. Brighton; her son, Charles Dalton and her sister, Margaret...
Whelan, Michael B.
May 23, 2016
SELKIRK- Michael B. Whelan, 67, passed away peacefully on May 23, 2016 surrounded by his family and friends at home. He was the son of the late John and Edith Whelan. Michael was the beloved husband of Lou Ann (DeMura) Whelan, father to Jody Vogel (Jason), and grandfather "G$" to Amber, Blair, Chelsea, Addison and J.T. Vogel. He is...
Jackson, Bernice
May 23, 2016
ALBANY- Bernice Jackson, passed away unexpectedly, Monday, May 23, 2016. Born and educated in Aliceville, AL, she had lived in the Albany area since 1972. Bernice was a Central Supply Technician at Albany Medical Center for more than 30 years, retiring in 1996. Beloved mother of Yvonne (Myron) Avant, Dana Jackson, Diane Johnson and Robert Watson; grandmother of Myron,...
Cassala, Antoinette M.
May 21, 2016
ALBANY- Antoinette M. “Ann” Cassala passed away Saturday, May 21, 2016 at St. Peter’s Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was a lifelong resident of Albany and was the daughter of the late Joseph and Domenica (DeFranco) Rotondaro. Antoinette was a retiree of the NY Telephone Company and was a member of the Telephone Pioneers of America. She...
