Lehner, Shirley L.
Nov 12, 2014
GLENMONT – Shirley L. (Farrell) Lehner, 77, died Wednesday, November 12, 2014 at St. Peter’s Hospital.Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Tillie (Sabott) Farrell.Shirley graduated from Albany High School and was employed by NY Telephone as a secretary where she met her future husband Richard Lehner. They were married on August 23, 1958...
Richmond, Jensen A.
Nov 8, 2014
ALBANY-Jensen A. Richmond, 79, passed away peacefully in his Albany, New York home on Saturday, November 8, 2014, surrounded by family. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Patricia and their two children Vaughn (Sherrine) of Orlando, FL, Vanessa (Kirk) of Albany, NY and grandchildren – Evan, Mekai, Preston and Oni. Funeral services will be held 2:00...
Decker, Joseph W.
Nov 6, 2014
ALBANY- Joseph W. Decker was born in Albany, in March 1937 and died November 6, 2014. He graduated from Vincentian Institute in 1954, served in the US Army from 1954 to 1957 and graduated from Albany College of Pharmacy in 1963. An athlete, Joe played football, basketball and ran track for Vincentian Institute. He played football for the United...
Ford, Mary Lourdes
Nov 6, 2014
ALBANY- Mary Lourdes (McCall) Ford, 95, entered into eternal life Thursday, November 6, 2014 at Bethlehem Commons in Delmar. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late John and Hannah (Keefe) McCall and graduated from the former Vincentian Institute. She earned her Bachelor’s degree from the College of Saint Rose, Class of 1940, where she was crowned...
Smith, Robert G. Jr.
Nov 2, 2014
ALBANY-Robert G. Smith, Jr., 57, passed away suddenly on Sunday, November 2, 2014. Born and educated in Albany he was the beloved son of Bertha (Salsburg) Smith and the late Robert G. Smith, Sr.. At the time of his passing he was employed by the Durham Bus Company and he had previously worked as a truck driver for Cris...
Drobner, Hope M.
Nov 2, 2014
GLENMONT- Hope M. (Carpenter) Drobner, 73, died Sunday, November 2, 2014 at St. Peter’s Hospital after a brief illness. Born in Passaic, NJ, daughter of the late George Carpenter and Clara Carpenter-Jones, she lived most of her life in Selkirk. She worked at her mother’s establishment, the former Clara’s Restaurant and Bar in Glenmont and was former owner of...
Klassner, Walburga
Nov 1, 2014
ALBANY- Walburga Klassner, 89, died Saturday, November 1, 2014 at Albany Medical Center Hospital. Born in Germany, she lived in the Albany area since 1957. Mrs. Klassner was predeceased by her husband, Benjamin Klassner. She is survived by her daughter Margot Haase and her grandsons Joachim and Markus Haase. Funeral services will be held privately in Germany.
Van Zandt, Benjamin P.
Oct 30, 2014
ALBANY- Benjamin P. Van Zandt, 21, passed away suddenly on October 30, 2014. He was the beloved son of Douglas P. Van Zandt and Alicia Barraza, and cherished nephew of Elizabeth Van Zandt. Benjamin was born in Renton, WA and moved to the Albany area in 1998. He attended Bethlehem High School and Bard College. He was a member...
Murphy, Frances L.
Oct 26, 2014
GLENMONT- Frances L. Murphy, 86, formerly of Albany and Loudonville, died Sunday, October 26, 2014 at Kingsway Arms Nursing Center in Schenectady. Born and educated in Hartford, CT. Miss Murphy was the daughter of the late Daniel William Murphy and Anna (Daly) Murphy. She received a Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in Education and Biology from St. Joseph’s College in...
Emma, Joseph Anthony Iii
Oct 22, 2014
DELMAR- Joseph Anthony Emma III, 29, passed away suddenly Wednesday, October 22, 2014. Born in Albany, he was the beloved son of Joseph A. and Anne Marie (Giddens) Emma, Jr.; devoted father of Paysen Lynn Emma the “apple of his eye” (her mother Annette Krebs) and loving brother of Michelle Emma. Jos also known as Joey, was a graduate...
Winchester, Earle B. Iii
Oct 21, 2014
GLENMONT- Earle B. Winchester, III. 66, died Tuesday, October 21, 2014 at home. Born in Albany he was the son of the late Earle B. Jr. and Mary (O’Brien) Winchester.He graduated from the former Vincentian Institute. Earle served in the US Air Force during Vietnam .He later worked for the NYS Legislative Bill Drafting. Earlewas a golf legend in...
Fairley, Robert J.
Oct 21, 2014
ALBANY- Robert J. Fairley, 82, died Tuesday, October 21, 2014. Born in New York City, he was the son of the late William and Agnes (Mellerstein) Fairley. Mr. Fairley was a graduate of Siena College and the College of Saint Rose. He was an Army veteran of the Korean War serving as a medic in Thule, Greenland. Mr. Fairley...
Balfe, William J. Jr.
Oct 16, 2014
LATHAM- William J. Balfe, Jr., 82, died suddenly Thursday, October 16, 2014 surrounded by his loving family. Born and educated in Albany son of the late William J. Balfe, Sr. and May (Quirk) Balfe. He was predeceased by his brother Francis Balfe. William was a graduate of the Cathedral Academy and Siena College.Mr. Balfe spent many years in the...
D’Arcy, Richard S.
Oct 13, 2014
DELMAR-Richard S. D’Arcy, 44, died Monday, October 13, 2014 at Albany Memorial Hospital. Born in Albany, he was a graduate of Bethlehem High School. Richard is survived by his parents, Eric and Janice (Conklin) D’Arcy; his brother, Jeffery D’Arcy; his nephew, Dean D’Arcy; three aunts, Karen Liptak, Elizabeth Languish and Sally Conklin; his uncle, John Thomas; family friends, Kirk...
Franklin, Deborah N.
Oct 11, 2014
BALLSTON LAKE-Deborah N. (Liberty) Franklin, 64, went home to the Lord on Saturday, October 11, 2014 at Albany Medical Center. Born in New York City she was the daughter of the late Merrill and Janet (Jaeger) Liberty. Deborah earned her nursing degree at Maria College in Albany. She started her career in the surgical department at St. Peter’s Hospital...
Riley, Nettie
Oct 6, 2014
ALBANY- Anita “Nettie” Riley, 84, died Monday, October 6, 2014 at the Hospice Inn at St. Peter’s Hospital surrounded by her family. A lifelong Albany resident, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Rose (Monti) Fiato Sr., and wife of James Donald Riley for 66 years. Nettie was a graduate of St. James Institute and Vincentian Institute....
Languish, William E. Sr.
Oct 5, 2014
GLENMONT – William E. Languish, Sr. 92, died Sunday, October 5, 2014 at Guilderland Manor. Born in Albany, he was the son of the late Otto and Mary (Rock) Languish.Mr. Languish was employed as a foreman for Delmar Publishing and Crest Litho both in Colonie for many years. He later worked as a courier for Farm Family Insurance in...
Hebbard, Howard Ray, Jr.
Oct 3, 2014
ALBANY- Howard Ray Hebbard, Jr. 84, died Friday, October 3, 2014 at the Eddy Village Green in Cohoes. Born in Albany, he was the son of the late Howard Ray and Lyda (Folder) Hebbard, Sr.Mr. Hebbard attended Vincentian Institute and later graduated from Philip Schuyler High School.He worked as a contract administrator with the Watervliet Arsenal for 30 years....
Kisselback, Susan P.
Oct 3, 2014
LOUDONVILLE- Susan Burke Kisselback, 66, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, October 3, 2014. Born in Albany on March 17, 1948, she was the daughter of the late Jean McMullen and David Burke. She was raised in Latham where she attended St. Agnes School in Cohoes and graduated from Marylrose Academy in Albany in 1966. She was predeceased...
Ragotzkie, Helen S.
Oct 2, 2014
ALBANY- Helen S. Ragotzkie, died Thursday, October 2, 2014 at home surrounded by her loving family. Born in Albany, daughter of Carl and Adaline Vogelgesang Schulz, she graduated from the former Philip Schuyler High School.She worked for the NY Telephone Company and later with the Albany Public School system. She was a longtime member and active volunteer at the...
