Wolfgang, Gerald J. “Gerry” Sr.
Sep 27, 2013
ALBANY- Gerald J. “Gerry” Wolfgang, Sr., our beloved “old man” passed away on Friday, September 27, 2013 at age 85; leaving behind his loving wife of 64 years, Agnes T. (Davenport) Wolfgang. A lifelong Albany resident he was the son of the late Kenneth and Katherine (Magilton) Wolfgang. He proudly served in the United States Navy after graduating in...
Taylor, Bradford R.
Sep 26, 2013
PETERSBURGH, NY-Bradford R. Taylor, 58, died peacefully surrounded by his family and dear friends on Thursday, September 26, 2013. He is survived by his wife Gundula Schmidt, son Adrian Schmidt-Taylor, mother Jean Taylor, sister and brother-in-law Nancy Taylor Baumes and Alan Baumes, sister-in-law Brigitta Schmidt, brothers- and sisters-in-law Bodo and Lidy Schmidt and Uwe and Christa Schmidt, and several...
Skinkle, Judy M.
Sep 26, 2013
DELMAR- Judy M. Skinkle, 50, died Thursday, September 26, 2013 at her home. Beloved daughter of Mary Emily (Purtell) Skinkle and the late John J. “Jack” Skinkle of Albany; loving sister of Mary Ellen Skinkle (Mark Finn) of Baltimore, MD and Linda Skinkle (Rick Anderson) of Newburyport, MA; and beloved niece of Eileen P. Gallagher and Helen S. Garrett....
D’Amico, Nicholas C.
Sep 26, 2013
EL PASO, TX – Nicholas Charles D’Amico, born September 22, 1968 returned to his Heavenly Father, September 26, 2013. He is survived by his loving mother, Lillian DiNovo D’Amico; his sisters Joanne T. D’Amico of El Paso, TX and Rosemarie D’Amico Moran of Albany; nephews Jared C. and Seamus P. Moran of Albany; also many aunts, uncles and cousins....
Bowe, Joseph M.
Sep 21, 2013
DELMAR- Joseph M. Bowe, 88, died Saturday, September 21, 2013 at the Good Samaritan Nursing Home in Delmar. Born and educated in Albany County, he was the son of the late Joseph J. Bowe and Henrietta Hauser Osborn. Mr. Bowe was a Navy Veteran of WWII, serving aboard a destroyer escort in the South Pacific and Asiatic Theatres. He...
Reed, Michael W.
Sep 18, 2013
DELMAR-Michael W. Reed, 54, died suddenly at home on Wednesday, September 18, 2013. Born in Albany he is the son of Bertie and Faith (St. Clair) Reed of Delmar. Also survived by his siblings; Cynthia, Suzanne, Mark and Matthew. Services are private at the convenience of the family.
Hanna, Grace B.
Sep 17, 2013
COHOES- Grace B. Hanna, 100, formerly of Albany, died Tuesday, September 17, 2013 at the Eddy Village Green. On July 3 this year, she enjoyed her very happy 100th birthday celebration with family and friends. She sang along with the D.J. and danced (with assistance) to some of her favorite old songs. Her smile all day was even bigger...
Smith, Mary E.
Sep 16, 2013
ALBANY- Mary Elizabeth (Roche) Smith, 86, died Monday, September 16, 2013 at St. Peter’s Hospital surrounded by her loving family. A native of Granville, NY, she was the daughter of the late Dennis and Mary (Tobin) Roche. She graduated from St. Peter’s Hospital School of Nursing and worked as a registered nurse at St. Peter’s Hospital for over forty...
Leonard, Rose Ann
Sep 12, 2013
ALBANY - Rose Ann (Farina) Leonard, 85, died Thursday, September 12, 2013 at Evergreen Commons. In 1990 Mrs. Leonard retired from the NYS Assembly where she had been the executive secretary to the Honorable Richard Connors. She was a Communicant of Christ Our Light Church in Loudonville and a member of the Menands Chapter of AARP. Mrs. Leonard enjoyed...
Baker, Donald W., Sr.
Sep 7, 2013
GLENMONT- Donald W. Baker, Sr. 82, died Saturday September 7, 2013 at home surrounded by his loving family. Born and educated in Albany he was the son of the late Daniel J. and Lillian (Bollman) Baker, Sr. Don worked at Callanan Stone Quarry for over 30 years retiring as superintendent. Upon retirement he worked as a mine inspector for...
Disanto, Irene L. “Bootie”
Sep 6, 2013
ALBANY - Irene “Bootie” DiSanto, 78, and a life long resident of Albany, NY, passed away after a very long and courageous fight on Friday, September 6, 2013. She died at home where she was the happiest. She was an inspiration to all that had the pleasure of meeting her. Her sense of humor was renowned, her spirit unmatchable...
Witte, Catherine Dc Sr.
Sep 3, 2013
MENANDS - Daughter of Charity, Sister Catherine (Mary Loyola) Witte died peacefully on September 3, 2013 at St. Louise House, Menands, NY. Sister Catherine Witte was born in Utica, NY in 1919 to Agnes C. Wameling and Joseph F. Witte and grew up there with her two brothers, Joseph and Laurence. At 28 she became a Daughter of Charity...
Morone, Nancy T.
Aug 29, 2013
DELMAR- Nancy (Somma) Morone, 93, died Thursday August 29, 2013 at Our Lady of Hope Residence in Latham. Born in Bethlehem, PA, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Olympia (Garguila) Somma. She was a homemaker and communicant of St. Thomas the Apostle Church. Mrs. Morone was an avid golfer and enjoyed playing bridge. She was wife...
Miller, Charles H. Jr.
Aug 27, 2013
ALBANY- Charles H. “Charlie” Miller Jr, a lifelong Albany resident, passed into eternal life on August 27, 2013 at the remarkable age of 93. Charlie graduated from Christian Brothers Academy and then Siena College, with a bachelor’s degree in economics. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy during WWII. Upon his return home, Charlie embarked on...
Smith, Joan M.
Aug 25, 2013
NEW SCOTLAND - Joan M. (Merkley) Smith, 71, died Sunday, August 25, 2013 at her residence. Born and educated in Albany she was the daughter of the late George and Grace (Little) Merkley and the step-daughter of the late Cornelius “John” Sullivan. Mrs. Smith worked as a crossing guard for the Albany School District while her children were young....
Molitor, William A.
Aug 22, 2013
ALBANY - William A. Molitor, 84, surrounded by family, passed away August 22, 2013 after a courageous battle with cancer. William was born in Albany to Eugene and Carolyn (Griswold) Molitor, the third of seven children. Bill “Pa” was a committed, hardworking man employed for over twenty years with A & P Grocery store and retiring as a Food...
Spadaro, Salvatore S.
Aug 21, 2013
ALBANY- Salvatore S. Spadaro, 84, died Wednesday, August 21, 2013 after a short illness. Born and educated in Albany, he was the son of the late Carmello and Rose (Pagano) Spadaro. He was an Army Veteran of the Korean War. Mr. Spadaro was a barber for over 50 years, first with his own shop and later for many years...
Derossi, Mary T.
Aug 20, 2013
ALBANY - Mary (Trimarchi) DeRossi, 91, entered into eternal life, Tuesday, August 20, 2013 peacefully with her family at her side. Born and educated in Albany, she was the daughter of the late Carmelo and Antonina (DeStefano) Trimarchi. She was a Communicant of All Saints Catholic Church and the Chapel of Our Lady of the Assumption in Hulett’s Landing,...
Zeller, Georgia K.
Aug 16, 2013
ALBANY - Georgia K. Zeller, 96, died in the presence of the Lord, naturally with grace and dignity on Friday, August 16, 2013 in the home built by her grandfather and father where she lived all of her life. Born and educated in Albany, she was the daughter of the late George M. and Elizabeth A. (Anderson) Zeller. Miss...
Mackey, Maryetta G.
Aug 15, 2013
RENSSELAER - Maryetta G. “Midge” Mackey 93 passed away Thursday August 15, 2013. Born in Camden, New Jersey on April 22, 1920, she was the eldest daughter of the late William and Mariah Goldwire. Maryetta grew up and lived the majority of her life within the Capital District. After graduating from Albany High School, Maryetta married Joseph J. Mackey...
