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Recent Obituaries in Albany, NY
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Wedenbine, Linda M.
Dec 10, 2014
ALBANY-Linda M. (Turner) Wedenbine, 66, passed away Wednesday, December 10, 2014 after a lengthy illness. Born in Albany and a graduate of Philip Schuyler High School, she was the daughter of the late George H. and Marie R. (Atkinson) Turner, Jr. Linda was a human resources administrator for Parson’s Child and Family Center for more than 20 years, retiring...
Weaver, Michael A. Sr.
Dec 10, 2014
ALBANY-Michael A. Weaver Sr., 53, passed away on Wednesday, December 10, 2014. Born in Albany, he was the son of the late Stanley Weaver and Elizabeth Deso. Michael served in the U.S.Army, and was a graduate of Albany High School in 1979 and later went to Hudson Valley Community College. He worked in the construction industry and the computing...
Culnan, Ruth J.
Dec 7, 2014
ALBANY- Ruth J. Culnan, 92, died Sunday, December 07, 2014 at Hudson Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born and educated in Albany, she was daughter of the late Christopher and Marie (Stoneburner) Culnan.She worked for the Albany Port District Commission for over 30 years, retiring in 1987.She was a member of the Cathedral of All Saints and attended St....
Hermance, Edith C.
Dec 3, 2014
DELMAR-Edith C. (Dennis) Hermance, 93, died Wednesday, December 3, 2014 in the Hospice Inn at St. Peter’s Hospital. Born and educated in Hudson she was the daughter of the late William and Elizabeth (Gregory) Dennis. Mrs. Hermance moved to the Capital District after her marriage in 1942 and had lived in Delmar for many years. Beloved wife of the...
Marbury, Rev. Cabell B. Jr.
Dec 2, 2014
ALBANY- Reverend Cabell B. Marbury. Jr. 81 passed away unexpectedly on December 2, 2014.Born in Washington, DC he was the son of the late C. Bayne and Helen King Marbury. Father Marbury graduated with a BS in Biological Science from the University of Maryland. Father entered the Third Order Regular of St. Francis of Penance and graduated from St....
Motta, Alfred T.
Dec 1, 2014
ALBANY- Alfred T. Motta, 82, died Monday, December 1, 2014 at St. Peter’s Hospital. Born in Albany, he was the son of the late Frank and Eldina (DeStefano) Motta and graduated from Philip Schuyler High School. He attended Dean College in Franklin, MA where he played lacrosse. Mr. Motta served in the US Navy during the Korean Conflict. He...
Heinze, Lynford E. “Lyn”
Dec 1, 2014
LATHAM- Lynford “Lyn” E. Heinze, 74, died Monday, December 1, 2014 at Sunnyview Rehabilitation Hospital in Schenectady. Born in Schenectady, he was the son of the late Charles and Viona (Kimball) Heinze. He graduated from Philip Schuyler High School and served in the US Air Force from 1958 to 1965.He worked as a computer supervisor for NYS Teacher’s Retirement...
Vink, Ann L.
Nov 30, 2014
ALBANY- Ann Loretta (Welch) Vink, 85, entered into Eternal rest Sunday, November 30, 2014 at the Teresian House surrounded by her loving children. Born in Troy, daughter of the late Clarence P. and Anna L. Bulson Welch, she moved to Albany and lived there her entire life. She was a graduate of Albany High School. Her first job was...
Armando, Maria T.
Nov 30, 2014
ALBANY- Maria (Tschantret) Armando, 88, died peacefully Sunday, November 30, 2014 after a long struggle at St. Peter’s Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Napoli, Italy in 1926 to Luigi Tschantret and Anna Rivelli. Maria was truly loved and adored by her family and friends. She will be remembered for her forceful personality and her...
Dillenbeck, Norman
Nov 13, 2014
ALBANY- Norman Dillenbeck 80, long time resident of Ballston Spa died Thursday, November 13, 2014 at the Teresian House with his loving wife by his side . Born and educated in Albany, he was the son of the late James and Harriett (Heitzman) Dillenbeck. He retired as a printer from the Department of Motor Vehicles after many years of...
Keenan, John A. “Jack”
Nov 13, 2014
ALBANY- John A. “Jack” Keenan, 80, died November 13, 2014 surrounded by his family. Born in Boston, MA to John J. and Dorothy A. (Hullihan) Keenan, he lived in Albany most of his life and graduated from the former St. Ann’s Academy. He attended Siena College and served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict. Mr. Keenan retired...
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...
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