Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Albany, NY

Browse recent obituaries and death notices for the Albany, NY area. Each tribute honors a life lived and reflects the diverse traditions, cultures, and stories that shape our community.

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Calabrese, Mary E.

Calabrese, Mary E.

Jul 19, 2014

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C.-Mary E. (Wedge) Calabrese, 81, formerly of Albany, died Saturday, July 19, 2014 at Grand Strand Regional Hospital in Myrtle Beach. Born in Greene County, NY, she lived in Albany most of her life. She was the daughter of the late Henry and Anne (Wells) Wedge. Mrs. Calabrese was a homemaker and had also worked as a...

Taaffe, Dolores M.

Taaffe, Dolores M.

Jul 16, 2014

CASTLETON- Dolores M. Taaffe, 82, died suddenly Wednesday, July 16, 2014. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late Thomas W. and Eleanor (O’Donnell) Taaffe, and was a graduate of Cathedral Academy. She worked at Sterling Winthrop for several years. She is survived by her cousins, Albert and William Burkhard and many friends at the Capital City...

Shadi Khan, Rafiq

Shadi Khan, Rafiq

Jul 11, 2014

ALBANY- Rafiq Shadi Khan, 87, of Albany died on Friday, July 11, 2014. She was born in Pakistan, and was a teacher for twenty-five years at Christ Missionary School in Pakistan. She later served as the school principal for fifteen years. Rafiq immigrated to the United States in 1986 and worked for the NYS Department of Tax and Finance...

Dibiase, Ann Marie

Dibiase, Ann Marie

Jul 8, 2014

ALBANY- Ann Marie (Arduini) DiBiase, 73 passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 08, 2014 at home. Born in Rensselaer and a graduate of Van Rensselaer High School, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Annette Arduini. Mrs. DiBiase worked as a bookkeeper for National Business Promotions in Albany for more than 30 years, retiring in 2010. Her...

Korts, Andrew W. Iii

Korts, Andrew W. Iii

Jul 6, 2014

RENSSELAER- Andrew W. Korts, III., 76, died Sunday, July 6, 2014 at Albany Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. Born in Rochester, NY; he was the son of the late Andrew W. Korts, Jr. and Helen Louise (Paterson) Korts Sauer. He was a graduate of Williston Academy in Easthampton, Massachusetts and he earned a master’s degree in education from...

Carlino, Anthony J.

Carlino, Anthony J.

Jul 3, 2014

LIVERPOOL-Anthony J. Carlino, 84, passed away on Thursday, July 3, 2014 at St. Joseph's Hospital Health Center in Syracuse, NY. He was born in Albany, and was the son of the late Nicholas and Agnes M. (Doyle) Carlino. Anthony was an engineer with General Electric, working on the lunar landing module project, along with many other projects around the...

Kisselback. Robert “Bob”

Kisselback. Robert “Bob”

Jun 28, 2014

LOUDONVILLE- Robert "Bob" Kisselback, 86, died Saturday, June 28, 2014, at Hospice Inn, at St. Peter's Hospital, Albany. Born in Albany on January 26, 1928, he was son of the late James Sr. and Katherine Murphy. He was raised in Albany where attended St. Patrick’s Institute and graduated from Christian Brothers Academy (CBA) in 1945. Bob served our country...

Nero, Palma “Pam”

Nero, Palma “Pam”

Jun 26, 2014

LATHAM-Palma “Pam” Nero, died suddenly Thursday, June 26, 2014 at home. Born and educated in Albany, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Fortuna (Selveggi) Nero. Pam was a secretary for the New York State Comptroller’s Office for many years. She was also a member of the Colonie Elks. Longtime companion for many wonderful years of the...

Nettleton, Paul

Nettleton, Paul

Jun 22, 2014

ALBANY- Paul Nettleton, 56, of Albany, died June 22, 2014 at the Albany V.A. Hospital. He proudly served as a US Marine and was awarded many Ribbons with Stars, including the Good Conduct Medal with 3 Stars. Paul was also a member of the VFW Post 1019 and the Elks Club. Paul also worked at Jonathan’s Pizza and Restaurant...

Antenucci, Jeannette L.

Antenucci, Jeannette L.

Jun 15, 2014

ALBANY-Jeannette L. (Barber) Antenucci, 85, died Sunday, June 15, 2014 at her son’s home. Born in Poughkeepsie, NY she was the daughter of the late Marvin and Frances (Rion) Barber. She lived in Hensonville, NY as a youngster and was a graduate of Windham-Ashland-Jewett Central School. Mrs. Antenucci and her family opened their home to many children throughout the...

Doherty, Mildred “Millie”

Doherty, Mildred “Millie”

Jun 14, 2014

ALBANY-Mildred M. “Millie” (Lamoureaux) Doherty, 92, passed away Saturday, June 14, 2014 at the Eddy Memorial in Troy. Born in North Adams, MA she was the daughter of the late Alphonse and Mary (Bissaillon) Lamoureaux. She was a graduate of Albany High School. Millie loved spending time with her family and friends. She was predeceased by her husband of...

Spoor, Walter A.

Spoor, Walter A.

Jun 10, 2014

ALBANY- Walter A. Spoor, 85, died Tuesday, June 10, 2014 at Albany Medical Center after a brief illness. Born in Albany, he was the son of the late Joseph and Emma (Kraft) Spoor. He was a graduate of the former Philip Schuyler High School and a US Army Veteran of the Korean Conflict. He retired from Niagara Mohawk in...

Asprion, Stephen J. “Steve-O”

Asprion, Stephen J. “Steve-O”

Jun 8, 2014

ALBANY- Stephen J. “Steve-O” Asprion, 62, died Sunday, June 8, 2014 at St. Peter’s Hospital. Born in Albany, he was son of the late Frederick M. and Esther B. (Kosinski) Asprion. Stephen was a 1971 graduate of Albany High School.He worked for the NYS Department of Taxation and Finance for over 33 years, retiring in April 2013.He was a...

Cox, Margaret E.

Cox, Margaret E.

Jun 7, 2014

SLINGERLANDS- Margaret E. “Peg” (Ryan) Cox, 90, a resident of Atria Guilderland passed away Saturday, June 7, 2014 at St. Peter’s Hospital after a brief illness. She was surrounded by her loving family. Peg was born in Troy, NY; the daughter of Martin J. Ryan and Margaret E. Ryan.She was a graduate of Catholic Central High School in Troy....

Bardon, William E.

Bardon, William E.

Jun 2, 2014

Marshfield, MA.-William E. Bardon, 74, passed away on Monday, June 2, 2014. Born in Albany he was the son of the late Edward F. and Cora E. (Colville) Bardon. He was a 1957 graduate of the former Vincentian Institute and earned his bachelor’s degree from Russell Sage College in 1970. Bill was a retired special agent with the FBI....

Fila, Anna S.

Fila, Anna S.

Jun 2, 2014

ALBANY-Anna (Stuart) Fila, 90, died Monday, June 2, 2014 in the Hospice Inn at St. Peter’s Hospital. Born in Drury Run, PA she was the daughter of the late Allen A. and Rose Elizabeth (Batdorf) Stuart. Anna was the widow of Richard Fila who died in 1992. She leaves behind her loving family of daughters, Carol Anne Fila Carpenter...

Wickman, Rev. Christine R.

Wickman, Rev. Christine R.

Jun 2, 2014

GLENMONT- Reverend Christine R. Wickman, 75, of Glenmont, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 2, 2014 after a brief, but courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Her family and her beloved dog, Toby were by her side. The daughter of the late Roger and Dorothea Ratcliffe Bacon, she was born April 5, 1939 in Wimbledon, England.Christine moved to the United...

Mckee, Doris N.

Mckee, Doris N.

May 30, 2014

SLINGERLANDS- Doris (Nafis) McKee, 94, died Friday, May 30, 2014 at the Beverwyck Eddy Village Green. Born in Corona, NY, she was the daughter of the late Frederick and Elsie (Georgi) Nafis. She was a graduate of Malverne High School, Cortland State Teachers College and New York University from which she received her M.A. degree. Mrs. McKee taught physical...

Schmidt, Mary Ann

Schmidt, Mary Ann

May 26, 2014

DELMAR- Mary Ann (Cotrofeld) Schmidt, 68, passed away Monday, May 26, 2014 at St. Peter’s Hospital after a brief illness. Born in Albany, she was daughter of the late Charles A. and Mary (McArdle) Cotrofeld. Mary Ann was a graduate of the former Mercy High School. She was an administrative clerk with the Albany Police Department for more than...

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