Disney, Dr. Robert J.
Nov 28, 2015
MANHEIM, PA- Dr. Robert J. “Bob” Disney, 90, formerly of Ormond Street, Albany, N.Y., died peacefully on Saturday, November 28, 2015 at the Pleasant View Retirement Community, Manheim, PA. Born in Albany, he was the son of the late James and Helen McCaughan Disney. Bob was the loving husband of Nancy Taylor Disney and they observed their 67th wedding...
Garno, Ruth C. “Ruthie”
Nov 27, 2015
ALBANY- Ruth (Reed) "Ruthie" Garno, 63 died Friday, November 27, 2015 at Albany Medical Center Hospital after a brief illness. Born and educated in Albany she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Betty (Dayter) Reed, Sr. Ruth worked as a supervisor for many years at NYS Higher Education retiring in 2012. For the past 3 years she...
Asprion, Robert J.
Nov 26, 2015
ALBANY- Robert J. Asprion, 68, died Thursday, November 26, 2015 at the Hospice Inn at St. Peter’s Hospital. Born in Albany, he was the son of the late Frederick M. and Esther B. (Kosinski) Asprion. Bob was the father and best friend to his beloved daughters Jacqueline (Joseph) Montiglio and Stacy Asprion both of Long Island. Upon graduating from...
Morin, Leona M. “Lee”
Nov 22, 2015
DELMAR- Leona M. “Lee” (Fondry) Morin, 84, died Sunday, November 22, 2015 at her home surrounded by family. Born in Albany and a graduate of Philip Schuyler High School, she was the daughter of the late Donald Fondry, Sr. and Clara Fondry Downs. Mrs. Morin worked for the Stratton VA Medical Center for many years, retiring as an occupational...
Patricelli, Dominick J.
Nov 21, 2015
SELKIRK- Dominick J. Patricelli, 94, died Saturday, November 21, 2015 at the Stratton VA Medical Center. Born in Albany, he was the son of the late Francesco and Mary Cioffi Patricelli. Mr. Patricelli was a WWII Army Veteran. He worked for many years in sign production for Snyder Sign Company in Albany. Mr. Patricelli was a longtime member of...
Straney, Maureen A. “Reen”
Nov 20, 2015
ALBANY- Maureen A "Reen" (Legler) Straney, 73, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 20, 2015 surrounded by her family at Albany Medical Center. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late Louis R. and Louise H. (McCall) Legler. Maureen was a graduate of Vincentian Institute and the Albany Medical School of Radiology. She worked as an x-ray...
Bowe, Ruth M.
Nov 16, 2015
GUILDERLAND- Ruth M. (Creed) Bowe, 90, died Monday, November 16, 2015 at the Teresian House. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late John and Alida (Domery) Creed. Mrs. Bowe was a graduate of the former St. Ann’s School and attended the College of Saint Rose. She worked as an Administrative Assistant for the Veteran’s Administration Hospital-Nurses...
Reith, Francis J. Sr.
Nov 16, 2015
ALBANY- Francis J. “Frank” Reith Sr., 87, passed away Monday, November 16, 2015 at Albany Medical Center. Born in Albany, he was the son of the late John and Sarah (Ford) Reith and graduated from the former St. Ann’s.He was an Army Veteran of the Korean War.As a young man Frank worked as a driver and later as a...
Scheu, Wandell J. “Claudette”
Nov 15, 2015
RENSSELAER- Wandell "Claudette" (Goad) Scheu, 75, died Sunday November 15, 2015 at the Hospice Inn at St. Peter’s Hospital after a brief illness. Born in Gladys, Virginia she was the daughter of the late Wilson and Edna (Hatchett) Goad. Wandell was a graduate of Albany Public Schools and worked for many years as a sales clerk at Montgomery Wards....
Fox, Verna C.
Nov 15, 2015
CLIFTON PARK- Verna C. (Wesselmann) Fox, 78, died Sunday, November 15, 2015 at home.Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late George and Alice (VanDeusen) Wesselmann. She graduated from Albany High School, Class of 1955 and the University of Rochester, School of Nursing, Class of 1958. Mrs. Fox worked at the Good Samaritan Lutheran Home in Albany...
Field, Edith A.
Nov 14, 2015
ALBANY - Edith A. (De Joie) Field, 96, died Saturday, November 14, 2015 at Our Lady of Mercy Life Center. Born and educated in Coeymans, NY she was the daughter of the late Pasquale and Angeline (Zampella) De Joie.Mrs. Field was a graduate of the Lamont School and worked for a time as a beautician. She later worked for...
Butterworth, Janet D.
Nov 2, 2015
DELMAR- Janet (Doring) Butterworth, 86, passed away peacefully Monday, November 02, 2015 surrounded by her family.Born in Albany and a graduate of Albany High School, she was the daughter of the late William Theodore and Mary (Houghtaling) Doring. Mrs. Butterworth was a dedicated homemaker and mother and after raising her family, she returned to the workforce with NY Farm...
Fribourg, David J., Sr.
Nov 2, 2015
COLONIE-David J. Fribourg, Sr., 74, died Monday, November 2, 2015 at his home. Born and educated in Albany he was the son of the late David and Mary (Floeser) Fribourg. Mr. Fribourg was an US Army Veteran. He worked as a Senior Clerk for the NYS Department of Education for over 30 years retiring in 1995. He enjoyed hunting,...
Baker, Robert L. Sr.
Nov 1, 2015
SELKIRK- Robert L. Baker, Sr., 72, died Sunday, November 1, 2015 at home. Born and educated in Albany he was the son of the late Daniel J. and Lillian (Bollman) Baker, Sr. Mr. Baker was a Veteran of the United States Navy. He was a clerk with the New York State Court of Claims for 38 years. Mr. Baker...
Davis, Alfred G.
Oct 31, 2015
CLIFTON PARK- Alfred G. Davis, 66 died suddenly, Saturday, October 31, 2015. He fought a long battle involving several illnesses among them cancer attributed to his exposure to Agent Orange while in the Vietnam War. Al was born in Albany, and raised in North Greenbush. He was a 1967 graduate of Columbia High School where he lettered in football...
Mclaughlin, Margaret Rose D.C. Sr.
Oct 30, 2015
MENANDS- Sister Margaret Rose McLaughlin, DC died Friday, October 30, 2015 at the St. Louise House. She was 91 years of age and 70 years vocation as a Daughter of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul. Born in Dorchester, Mass., on December 6, 1923, Sister Margaret Rose was one of three children born to Joseph A. and Jane (Martin)...
Wierzbicki, Tracey Lynn
Oct 30, 2015
GRANDY, NC- Tracey Lynn (Warner) Wierzbicki, 58, died suddenly, October 30, 2015 at her home. Born in Schenectady, NY, she is the daughter of Walter and Josephine Warner. Survivors include her husband of 36 years, James J. Wierzbicki; her children Dominic Wierzbicki (Jenai Southard), James and Carol Anne Wierzbicki, Jeremy and Stephen Wierzbicki; granddaughter Destiny Wierzbicki; and siblings Brenda...
Osborne, Paul E.
Oct 26, 2015
GLOVERSVILLE-Paul E. Osborne, 70, passed away Wednesday, October 26, 2016 at the Stratton VA Medical Center in Albany, after a brief illness. Born in Gloversville and a graduate of Fonda High School, he was the beloved son of Betty (Bates) Osborne and the late Elton Osborne. Paul served his country during the Vietnam War in the US Navy and...
Soeller, Alois J. “Al”
Oct 21, 2015
DELMAR- Alois J. “Al” Soeller, 79, of Delmar and Arizona, died suddenly on Wednesday, October 21, 2015 at St. Peter’s Hospital. Born in Brooklyn, NY he graduated from Saint John’s University and lived in Delmar since 1962. Mr. Soeller worked for the New York State Dept. of Civil Service for 30 years.Most recently he enjoyed hiking in Arizona and...
Miller, Donald J. Sr.
Oct 15, 2015
WATERVLIET- Donald J. Miller, Sr., 84, passed away Thursday, October 15, 2015 at the Hospice Inn at St. Peter’s Hospital. Born in Albany he was the son of the late Charles H. and Anna (Walsdorf) Miller, Sr.Don was a graduate of Christian Brothers Academy. He served his country as a Sergeant in the US Army. Don was a bookkeeper...
