Scales, Cora E.
Apr 11, 2015
ALBANY- Cora E.(Brandow) Scales, 49, died April 11, 2015. Born in Albany, she graduated from EOC School and worked as a nurses aid at Van Rensselaer Manor. She was predeceased by her parents William Brandow and Floreen (Allen) Hall and two siblings Margaret and George. She is survived by 7 children; Synasia, Saladasia, Shakirra, Shallah, Shamonte, Shavionna, and Shatief;...
Pelton, William P.
Apr 5, 2015
ALBANY- William P. Pelton, 78, died peacefully, Easter Sunday, April 5, 2015 in the Hospice Inn at St. Peter’s Hospital surrounded by his loving family .Born in Albany, he was son of the late Peter and Anna (Furlong) Pelton and was a graduate of the former St. John’s Academy in Albany. Mr. Pelton was a Veteran of the US...
Gray, Ethel K. Dascher
Apr 3, 2015
ALBANY - It has pleased Almighty God to summon from this vale of tears, the soul of Ethel K. Dascher Gray, 98, who departed this life on Good Friday, April 3, 2015. Please remember her family in your prayers. Mrs. Gray, born August 25th, 1916, was the daughter of the late Edmund J. C. Dascher and Minnie Rohloff Dascher....
Wetterhahn, Stella E.
Mar 25, 2015
ALBANY- Stella E. Wetterhahn, 92, died Wednesday, March 25, 2015.Stella was a US Army Veteran of WWII and she had worked as a nurse at Albany Medical Center for 30 years. She is survived by her daughter, Sue Wetterhahn of Kings Beach, CA; and many friends. She was predeceased by her grandson Jeremiah. Burial will be held Monday, April...
Donahue, Noreen M.
Mar 24, 2015
ALBANY- Noreen M. (Maguire) Donahue, RN and loving grandmother, passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2015. She was the daughter of the late Charles F. and Lillian M. (Carlin) Maguire. Noreen grew up in Albany with her sisters Kathleen and Maryjane, and brothers Michael, Joseph, and Charles “Bud” Maguire. She attended Vincentian Institute and graduated with her nursing degree...
Morris, Bobby
Mar 22, 2015
ALBANY- Bobby Morris, 72, died March 22, 2015 at Evergreen Commons. Born in Taladega, AL, he lived in Albany most of his life. Husband of the late Georgia Ramsey Morris; father of Barbara Morris; brother of Robert and Larry Armbrester and Dorothy Smalls; dear friend of Loretta and Rachel Rossi. Funeral services Wednesday, March 25, 2015 at 10 am...
Slattery, Angeline R.
Mar 20, 2015
ALBANY- Angeline R. (McCabe) Slattery, 102, died Friday, March 20, 2015 at Rosewood Nursing Home. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late John and Angeline (Pasquini) McCabe and graduated from the Academy of the Holy Names.Mrs. Slattery was a bookkeeper at Vincentian Institute for many years. Wife of the late John Slattery; mother of Anne (Tony)...
Frese, Evelina
Mar 16, 2015
EAST GREENBUSH- Evelina (Tozzi) Frese, 87, formerly of Loudonville, died Monday, March 16, 2015 at Evergreen Commons Born in Voorheesville, she was daughter of the late Michael and Quinta (Pistolesi) Tozzi. She was a graduate of Ravena Coeymans Selkirk High School, Class of 1946. Mrs. Frese was a homemaker raising her two sons alone after the death of her...
Nerf, John B. “Jack”
Mar 10, 2015
John B. "Jack" Nerf, 83, died Tuesday, March 10, 2015. Born in Albany, he was son of the late George and Mary Ellen (Leach) Nerf. He is survived by his beloved wife of 62 years Joan (Shanahan) Nerf; daughters Eileen and Lisa Nerf; grandchildren Brian and Christine Cady, and Matthew Martell; brother-in-law Joseph (Barbara) Shanahan; sisters-in-law Joan Nerf and...
Aiezza, Frances J.
Mar 8, 2015
DELMAR- Frances J. (DeMaria) Aiezza, 94, died Sunday, March 8, 2015. Born in Albany, she was daughter of the late Dominick and Antoinette Graziano DeMaria and graduated from the former St. James School and Philip Schuyler High School. Mrs Aiezza was the noon monitor at Hamagrael Elementary School in Delmar for 25 years. She was Past President of the...
Kaufmann, Ruth L.
Mar 6, 2015
SLINGERLANDS- Ruth (Loewenstein) Kaufmann, 90, died Friday, March 06, 2015 at home with her daughter by her side. She had moved to the Beverwyck in 2013 to be close to her daughter and quickly made many friends there. Born in Gottingen, Germany, Ruth and her parents fled Nazi Germany when she was 11 years old and settled in Flushing,...
Amanat, Bertha
Mar 6, 2015
Bertha Amanat, 90, died peacefully at St. Peter’s Hospital on Friday, March 6, 2015 after a brief illness. She was the daughter of Galini and Harry Amanat. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her two brothers, John and Gus Amanat; her sister-in-law, Goldie, and her nephew Robert Amanat. She is survivied by her sister-in-law, Hellen Amanat;...
Liuzzi, Leonard V.
Mar 5, 2015
ALBANY- Leonard V. Liuzzi, 63 escorted by the Angels went home to heaven on March 5, 2015. Len was born July 28, 1952 in Albany and was the son of Vincent (Bobbie) Liuzzi and the late Joan Klouse. He was predeceased by his brother Richard Liuzzi, sister Debra Liuzzi and beloved granddaughter Cara Liuzzi. Len will be greatly missed...
Lisi, Martina Mastriano
Mar 2, 2015
ALBANY- Martina (Mastriano) Lisi, 51, died peacefully Monday. March 2, 2015 at St. Peter’s Hospital. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of Yolanda (Paratore) Mastriano of Albany and the late Pasquale “Patsy” Mastriano. Martina was a graduate of Mercy High School and worked for the NYS Assembly and Senate for many years. She was also a well-known hairstylist...
Morin, William J.
Mar 1, 2015
DELMAR-William J. Morin, 84, died Sunday, March 1, 2015 at the Stratton VA Medical Center. Born and educated in Albany he was the son of the late Justin and Henrietta (Fortin) Morin. Mr. Morin was a Marine Corps. Veteran of the Korean War. He was a proud member of the exclusive Fraternity of Honor, “The Chosin Few”, Northeast, NY...
Wedenbine, Walter W. Jr.
Feb 23, 2015
ALBANY- Walter W. Wedenbine, Jr. 78, entered into eternal rest on Monday, February 23, 2015 at Albany Memorial Hospital.Born in Albany, he was the son of the late Walter W. and Irene (Roehr) Wedenbine, Sr. He graduated from Philip Schuyler High School. Walter retired in 2000 from AlBank formerly Albany Savings Bank as a bank auditor after 40 plus...
Cookfair, Jack
Feb 23, 2015
DELMAR- John “Jack” Cookfair, 54, died Monday, February 23, 2015. He was the son of Joan (O’Brien) Cookfair and the late William Cookfair. In addition to his mother, Jack is survived by his brothers James, Timothy (Melissa) and Mark Cookfair; his five nieces Laura, Jacquelyn, Olivia, Amy and Shannon. He is also survived by many relatives and dear friends....
Cutler, Mary D.
Feb 18, 2015
DELMAR-Mary Elizabeth (Davis) Cutler (“Davey”), 93, passed into the loving presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, February 18, 2015. Born in Denver, CO, Mary graduated from Whitman College, Walla Walla, WA, where she was a member of Phi Beta Kappa and Delta Delta Delta sorority. After graduation, she married her college sweetheart, the late Royal...
Cotrofeld, Thomas J. Sr.
Feb 18, 2015
ALBANY-Thomas J. Cotrofeld, Sr., 95, passed on to eternal peace on Wednesday, February 18, 2015 at St. Peter’s Hospital. Born and educated in Albany he was the son of the late Joseph and Elizabeth (Jones) Cotrofeld. Mr. Cotrofeld was an Army Veteran of WWII. He worked as a dental technician for many years and was a partner in Northeastern...
Lee, Joseph E.
Feb 13, 2015
COLONIE-Joseph E. Lee, 85, entered into eternal peace on Friday, February 13, 2015 at Albany Medical Center. Born in Albany he was the son of the late Brewer Alan Lee and Ella (Van Wormer) Lee. He attended Albany Public School # 20 in North Albany and was an Army Veteran of the Korean War. Mr. Lee was a truck...
