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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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Smith, Mary E.

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

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.

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”

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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...

Glenning, Mary M.

Glenning, Mary M.

Aug 12, 2013

ALBANY- Mary M. (Kelly) Glenning, 92, died Monday August 12, 2013 at home. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late Matthew E. and Anna (Ryan) Kelly. She graduated from St. John’s Academy in Rensselaer in 1940 and St. Peter’s Hospital School of Nursing in 1943. She was a Veteran of WWII serving as 1st Lt. in...

Dascher, Lois M.

Dascher, Lois M.

Aug 10, 2013

SLINGERLANDS- Lois Marie Dascher passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 10, 2013 with her loving family at her side. Born in New York City, she was the daughter of Adele School and Theodore Moore. A resident of Albany for most of her life, Lois enjoyed summers at the Great Sacandaga Lake and winters in Ft. Meyer’s Florida. Loving wife,...

Sorenson, M. Joyce

Sorenson, M. Joyce

Aug 9, 2013

Albany—M. Joyce (Trenske) Sorenson died Friday, August 9, 2013 at St. Peter’s Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born in Albany to William J. and Louise (Hettinger) Trenske, Joyce was a graduate of the former St. Ann’s Academy, Class of 1947. Mrs. Sorenson retired from the New York Telephone Co. in 1984 after 37 ½ years of service. She was a...

Aveyard, Mary E.

Aveyard, Mary E.

Aug 8, 2013

ALBANY- Mary E. Paolucci Aveyard, a lifelong resident of Albany, entered into eternal rest Thursday, August 08, 2013 at Albany Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. Born in 1928, Mary was the beloved daughter of the late Loreto and Antoinette Paolucci. She devoted her entire life to her family and will be greatly missed by the countless number...

Fritts, Elizabeth “Bette”

Fritts, Elizabeth “Bette”

Aug 8, 2013

DELMAR- Elizabeth “Bette” (Brohm) Fritts, 86, died Thursday, August 8, 2013 at St. Peter’s Hospital after a brief illness. Born in Albany she was the daughter of the late Edwin and Elsie (Albert) Brohm. Bette was a graduate of Albany High School and Glens Falls Community Hospital school of Nursing. She worked for Farm Family Life Insurance Company in...

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