Brown, Ann R.
Jan 9, 2016
BLUFFTON, SC – Ann R. Brown, 91, passed away peacefully Saturday, January 9, 2016 in Bluffton. She was born Anna Rita Rossi in Albany, NY to Frank and Rachael Rossi. Ann was preceded in death by her parents, her sister Mary and her brothers, Paris and Leo. She married Edward E. Brown in April, 1945. In 1978, Ann earned...
White, Margaret R.
Jan 8, 2016
ALBANY- Margaret R. (Russell) White died Friday January 8, 2016 at the Barnwell Nursing Home in Valatie. Born in Albany she was the daughter of the late William and Margaret (Countryman) Russell. Mrs. White worked as a secretary for the Albany County Department of Aging and was a 60 year volunteer with the Salvation Army. She enjoyed reading and...
Reyes, Francisco “Cisco”
Jan 7, 2016
ALBANY-Francisco Reyes “Cisco”, 61, died Thursday, January 7, 2016 at Albany Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. He is survived by his mother, Paula Diaz, his children, grandchildren, many siblings, nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, January 12, 2016 at the Daniel Keenan Funeral, 490 Delaware Ave., Albany, Relatives and friends are invited and...
Bailey, Daniel H. Sr.
Jan 7, 2016
ALBANY- Daniel H. Bailey Sr., 81, died Thursday January 7, 2016 in the Hospice Inn at St. Peter’s Hospital after a brief illness. Born and educated in Virginia, he lived in Albany most of his life. He is survived by 6 children, many grandchildren and a host of friends and other relatives. He was predeceased by 2 children. In...
Elliott, Constance K.
Jan 5, 2016
CHARLOTTE, NC- Constance “Connie” (Keating) Elliott, 82 died Tuesday, January 5, 2016 in Charlotte, NC. She was born in Albany to the late Daniel and Rita Keating. Connie was a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, friend, artist, physical therapist and horse enthusiast. She always laughed and lived life to the fullest and helped those around her do the same. She...
Pickands, Marcia L.
Jan 4, 2016
DELMAR- Marcia L. (Kellsey) Pickands passed away on January 4, 2016. She was born in San Antonio, TX in 1954. Later she moved to and grew up in Manchester, CT. Daughter of the late Dr. David and Miriam Kellsey. Marcia attended UCONN – Storrs and graduated with a degree in Psychology. She spent her professional life as a martial...
Hartjens, Rev. Hans C.
Dec 31, 2015
Albany-Reverend Hans C. Hartjens, 77, died suddenly December 31, 2015 in his Albany home. Born in Dallas, TX. he was the son of the late Hermen and Wilmanell (Gladden) Hartjens. He will be remembered on Saturday, January 9, 2016 at a special service at City Harvest Church, located at 585 Central Avenue, Albany at 2:00 p.m. Condolences may also...
Williams, Mary L.
Dec 24, 2015
RENSSELAER- Mary L. Williams, 66, passed away December 24, 2015. Born on July 13, 1949 in Ridgeland, SC, she moved to Albany with her late mother Gerdie Thomas in 1959 where she met her husband Samuel F. Williams of Cincinnati, OH. After living in Albany for some time, Mary moved to Cincinnati where she raised four children. In 1966,...
Willi, Rodrick A. “Rod”
Dec 24, 2015
GLENMONT-Rodrick “Rod” Alan Willi, 45, of Glenmont was called to eternal glory December 24, 2015 at St. Peter’s Hospital in Albany. His death was sudden and unexpected. Rod was born August 17, 1970 in Middletown, NY. He is survived by his father Alan Willi and preceded in death by his mother Gretchen. He is also survived by brothers Scott...
Mall, Newton C.
Dec 19, 2015
ALBANY-Newton C. Mall, 87, died Saturday, December 19, 2015. Newton was called into heaven by the Angels of God, while surrounded by his loving family. Born March 25, 1928 in Sargodha, Pakistan, Newton was the son of the late Rev. Chehtu Mall and Hashmat Mian. He shared 52 years of marriage and friendship with his wife Rakhel who predeceased...
Balog, Florence Lillian
Dec 17, 2015
RINCON, GA.- Florence Lillian (Rehmer) Balog, 92, died Thursday, December 17, 2015. Born in Albany she lived many years in the South End, moved to Colonie in 1988, South Carolina in 2005 and Georgia in 2008. She was the daughter of the late Arthur and Freda (Kohinke) Rehmer and the sister of the late Ruth Rehmer. She was a...
Shepardson, Mary M.
Dec 16, 2015
ALBANY- Mary M. Shepardson, died Wednesday, December 16, 2015 at the Teresian House. Born in Marlboro, MA the daughter of Lester and Ann (Corbley) Jordan she graduated from St. Vincent’s School of Nursing in Worcester, MA. Mrs. Shepardson was a registered nurse at St. Peter’s Hospital in Albany for 38 years, retiring in 1986. She was a longtime communicant...
Bruno, Thomas Sr.
Dec 16, 2015
PALM COAST, FL.-Thomas Bruno, Sr., died Wednesday, December 16, 2015 at his home in Florida. He is survived by his wife, Mary (Travis) Bruno; his children, Thomas Bruno, Jr., Anthony (Loredana) Bruno and Tamara (Eric) Fisher; grandchildren, Michaela and Thomas Fisher, Anthony and Giuliana Bruno; a sister, Marlene Snyder (Randy Coon); a brother, Richard Bruno; and a host of...
Mandinino, Catherine “Kay”
Dec 15, 2015
ALBANY-Catherine “Aunt Kay” (Voss) Mandinino, 92, died peacefully Tuesday, December 15, 2015. Born and educated in Albany she was the daughter of the late Albert and Agnes (O’Brien) Voss. She lived in her Dove Street home all of her life. Kay loved babysitting and treated all of the children as if they were her own. Through the years she...
Avacato, Geraldine M.
Dec 15, 2015
SLINGERLANDS- Geraldine M. (DeSimile) Avacato, 90, died Tuesday, December 15, 2015 at her home in the Eddy Village Green at Beverwyck.Born and educated in the Bronx, she was the daughter of the late George and Rose DeSimilie. Mrs. Avacato lived most of her life in Armonk, NY and was active in many community organizations there.In 2003 she moved to...
Upton, Marion A.
Dec 8, 2015
ALBANY- Marion A. Upton, 75, died December 8, 2015 at Daughters of Sarah Nursing Center. Born in Albany, NY she is predeceased by her parents Edward and Jeanette (Landeau) Koonz, her sister Kathleen Williams and her granddaughter, Reagan Spencer. Marion was a resident of Daughters of Sarah Nursing Home for the past fourteen years. She was no different there...
Leisenfelder, Delores D.
Dec 6, 2015
DELMAR- Delores D. (Townsend) Leisenfelder, 85, died Sunday, December 6, 2015 at the Good Samaritan Lutheran Health Care Center. Born in Woonsocket, RI, she was daughter of the late Robert H. and Jeanette (Zimmerman) Townsend. She lived in Albany most of her life. Mrs. Leisenfelder worked for many years for the NYS Office of General Services retiring in 1991....
Kleinke, Jane M.
Dec 3, 2015
ALBANY-Jane (Marn) Kleinke was embraced by the Angels, Thursday, December 3, 2015 at St. Peter’s Hospital. Jane was born October 1, 1937 on a farm. She had dreams of becoming a teacher, which became a reality. She received her degree from Russell Sage College and taught for over 35 years in the Albany School District. While teaching, she met...
Cote, Donald B.
Dec 1, 2015
ALBANY- Donald B. Cote died on December 1, 2015 at St. Peter’s Hospice Inn, surrounded by his loving family, after a brief but valiant fight with pancreatic cancer. Don was born in 1937 in North Carolina, the son of the late Harold and Mildred (Hooks) Cote. He lived most of his life in Albany, graduated from Cathedral Academy in...
Gebhardt, John P.
Nov 29, 2015
DELMAR-John P. “Geppy” Gebhardt, 89 passed away on Sunday, November 29, 2015. His heart of gold stopped beating while surrounded and comforted by his loving family. His strong will to live, unwavering faith in God, and the love and support from his family carried him through his recent illnesses. John was born in Albany on July, 28, 1926 to...
