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...
Kaplowitz, Bernard
May 20, 2016
NAPLES, FL- Bernard Kaplowitz, 79, of Delmar and Naples, Fl passed away Friday, May 20, 2016. He was born in Nyack, NY, son of Esther and Harry Kaplowitz. After serving as his high school class president for four years, he graduated in June, 1955. Mr. Kaplowitz attended the University of Pennsylvania, graduating in 1959. .He was a member of...
Koeppe, Janet A.
May 20, 2016
ALBANY-Janet A. (Griffin) Koeppe, 81, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 20, 2016 at the Hudson Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, surrounded by her family. Born in Canada she was the daughter of the late William and Florence Griffin. She came to the Albany area in the 1960’s. Janet was a clerk with the NYS Division of Criminal Justice...
Zappone, Joseph A.
May 20, 2016
LOUDONVILLE-Joseph A. Zappone, 80, passed away Friday, May 20, 2016 at St. Peter’s Hospital surrounded by his family. Born in Albany, he was the only son of the late Joseph A. Zappone and Bessie (Nardolillo) Zappone. Joseph graduated from Cathedral Academy where he was an accomplished athlete, named to All-Albany teams in basketball, and was inducted into the school’s...
Duval, Bertina C. “Tina”
May 18, 2016
ALBANY- Bertina C. “Tina” Duval, 95, passed away Wednesday, May 18, 2016 at the Daughters of Sarah Senior Community. Born in Vermont, she lived most of her life in Albany. Tina worked in the banking industry, retiring from Home and City Savings after many years of service.She was an active member of the Delmar Presbyterian Church and was the...
Allardice, Patrick J.
May 11, 2016
ALBANY- Patrick J. Allardice, 51, died Wednesday, May 11, 2016. Born and educated in Albany, he was the son of the late Charles P. and Patricia (Murphy) Allardice; brother of C. Kevin (Bobbie Jo) Allardice, Brian Allardice, Scott (Marguerite) Allardice and Maureen (Pete) Nati; devoted friend of Chris Szary and the late Darlene Hartigan. He is also survived by...
Hackett, Hiawassa V.
May 6, 2016
ALBANY- Hiawassa V. Hackett, 25, beloved son, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin and friend has gone to be with our great spirit on Friday, May 6, 2016. Hiawassa was an entrepreneur; a one–of-a-kind, original star. He will be greatly missed and always loved by his family and friends. Special thanks to the ICU staff at St. Peter’s Hospital for their...
Brophy, George B.
Apr 28, 2016
ALBANY-George B. Brophy, 57, passed away peacefully Thursday, April 28, 2016 after suffering a stroke. George grew up in So. Toms River, NJ before moving to Miami, Fl where he managed the disco at the Seagull Hotel. George moved to Albany in 1986 and tended bar at Waterworks Pub, before buying and owning it until early 2000. George continued...
Henkel, Mary T.
Apr 26, 2016
ALBANY- Mary T. (Raab) Henkel, 87, died Tuesday, April 26, 2016 at the Teresian House. Born in Albany she was the daughter of the late Damian Thomas and Anna (Fox) Raab. Mrs. Henkel was a graduate of the former Vincentian Institute Class of 1947. She worked as a keyboard specialist for the NYS Dept. of Disability Determination for 20...
Salon, Maria “Mary”
Apr 24, 2016
ALBANY- Maria "Mary" (Kawula) Salon died suddenly April 24, 2016. Born in Poland, she was the daughter of the late Petro and Anna Kawula. She lived in Albany for many years and had a second home in Schroon Lake. Maria was predeceased by her husband Michal Salon and is survived by her cousin John Odomirok. A Funeral Mass will...
Dundon, Patricia J.
Apr 24, 2016
DELMAR- Patricia J. (Roche) Dundon died suddenly, Sunday, April 24, 2016 at Albany Medical Center. Born in Albany to Joseph and Elizabeth Fitzpatrick Roche, she graduated from the Academy of the Holy Names and Mildred Elley. Mrs. Dundon worked for the NYS Department of Transportation for several years and was an avid swimmer. In addition to her parents, she...
Liuzzi, Joseph “Rocky”
Apr 21, 2016
ALBANY- Joseph "Rocky" Liuzzi passed away suddenly on April 21st, 2016. Rocky was born on July 30th, 1979 in Albany. He was predeceased by his parents, Leonard and Patricia (Cosart) Liuzzi. He will be greatly missed by his brothers Leonard (Deonicia), Christopher (Kristin) Liuzzi and Paul (Priscilla) James; and his nieces and nephews Alicia, Carmelina, Mikey, Christian, Haley and...
