Jennings, William C.
Nov 23, 2013
ALBANY- William C. Jennings, 63, died suddenly Saturday, November 23, 2013 at his residence. Born in Albany, he was the son of the late John J. and Mabel I. (Yetter) Jennings. He was a graduate of Philip Schuyler High School. Mr. Jennings worked for Key Bank for many years and later with the Albany County Nursing Home, retiring in...
Gaines, Betty F.
Nov 21, 2013
ALBANY- Betty F. Gaines entered eternal rest at the age of 92 on November 21, 2013. Betty was the wife of the late Howard P. Gaines, Jr. and is survived by her children, Richard Gaines of Mehoopany, PA, Brian (Michele) Gaines of Birdsboro, PA, and Peggy (Kevin) Dayer of Albany, NY. Betty is also survived by her grandchildren, Erin,...
Bryant, Charles E.
Nov 21, 2013
Delmar - Charles Ernest “Tip” Bryant, 86, died Thursday, November 21, 2013 surrounded by his loving family, at Saint Peter’s Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Albany. A Delmar resident for the past 60 years, he was born April 3, 1927 in Hudson, NY, the son of the late Estella (Carpenter) Bryant and Ernest Alexander Bryant. Charlie enlisted in the...
Gulliver, Joan M.
Nov 21, 2013
ALBANY- Joan M. Gulliver, 82, passed away Thursday, November 21, 2013 after a brief illness. She was predeceased by her parents William R. and Christine M. (Ferrier) Gulliver. For many years, Miss Gulliver worked for Albany County.Survivors include her very good friends, Antoinette Catalano, Maureen Jeffers and Virginia Allen. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday, November...
Scheu, Joan E.
Nov 20, 2013
ALBANY- Joan E. Scheu, 88, died Wednesday, November 20, 2013 at the Hospice Inn at St. Peter’s Hospital. Born in Albany she was the daughter of the late Frank and Margaret (Quickenton) Scheu. Sister of the late Virginia Davis, Diane Rossman, her twin sister Jean Gunnison and Frank Scheu, Jr. Survivors include her devoted sister-in-law and friend, Wanda Scheu...
Shooks, Helen J.
Nov 14, 2013
COLONIE- Helen J. Shooks, 92, died Thursday, November 14, 2013 at Albany Medical Center. Born and educated in Albany she was the daughter of the late Chester and Mary Szczepkowski. Mrs. Shooks worked as a Secretary for the Hotel, Restaurant and Bartenders Union Local 471 and later with the NYS Police where she retired. She was a member of...
O’Brien, Rosemary G.
Nov 11, 2013
Albany- Rosemary O’Brien, 84, beloved wife of the late Jim O’Brien died peacefully surrounded by her family on Monday, November 11, 2013. Born October 21, 1929 in Albany, Rosemary was the daughter of the late James E. Grady and Mary (Mott) Grady. She was a graduate of the Cathedral Academy and the St Peter’s Hospital School of Nursing. She...
Smith, Jerome L. Jr.
Nov 6, 2013
ALBANY- Jerome L. Smith, Jr. died on Wednesday, November 6, 2013 after a long battle with congestive heart disease. He was 85. The Albany native was the son of the newspaper reporter Jerome Smith and Marion (nee O
Carey, Isabelle V.
Nov 4, 2013
ALBANY- Isabelle (Viglucci) Carey passed from this world to eternal rest on Monday, November 4, 2013. She was born on November 5, 1920, in Albany, to Joseph and Antoinette (Pezzula) Viglucci. One of nine children, she attended PS #8 and Philip Schuyler High School. Isabelle grew up in the warm and loving community of St. Anthony
Urbanski, Rita A.
Nov 4, 2013
ALBANY- Rita A. (Marx) Urbanski, 82, died Monday November 4, 2013 at home surrounded by her loving family. Rita was born in Albany and graduated from the Cathedral Academy. She was the daughter of the late Edward and Alice (Woods) Marx. She was a member of the Parish of Mater Christi for fifty years. Rita worked as a secretary...
Conway, Frederica “Ricky”
Oct 27, 2013
VOORHEESVILLE- Ricky’s faith carried her to the Lord with grace and dignity on October 27, 2013. Ricky was predeceased by the love of her life, her husband, Jim. She is survived by her children, Michael (Barbara) Conway of Voorheesville, Gregory Conway of Leadville, CO, Erin Conway of Albany, Terese (Kevin) Kenyon of Duanesburg, Kevin Conway of Albany and Kara...
Ruff, Priscilla D.
Oct 25, 2013
GLENMONT- Priscilla D. (Cummings) Ruff, 84, died Friday, October 25, 2013 at home surrounded by her family. Born and Educated in Albany she was the daughter of the late John Cummings and Dorothy (Smith) Cummings Kayser. Mrs. Ruff worked for the NYS Thruway Authority for more than 20 years, retiring in 1991. She was a communicant of the Church...
Igler, Walter K.
Oct 21, 2013
ALBANY- Walter K. Igler, 93, died Monday, October 21, 2013 at Albany Memorial Hospital. Born in Schonstadt, Germany he was the son of the late Christian and Louise (Forkel) Igler. He moved with his family to the United States as a child and graduated from the former Roessleville High School in Colonie. Mr. Igler worked as a pattern maker...
Albert, Harold J. Sr.
Oct 15, 2013
ALBANY- Harold J. Albert, Sr., 88, died Tuesday, October 15, 2013 at the Albany VA Hospital. Born and educated in Albany, he was the son of the late Charles and Bertha (Konkosky) Albert. Harold was a WWII Marine Corps. veteran. His courage as a Marine and victory on Iwo Jima made his family and country proud. He was a...
Kahlert, Edward J.
Oct 15, 2013
ALBANY- Edward J. Kahlert passed away suddenly at home October 15, 2013. Born in Albany on January 10, 1940, he was the son of the late John and Edna (Funk) Kahlert. He is survived by his dear sister Jean (George) Abatto and by his nieces and nephews whom he cherished: Kim (Frank) Verrelli, Teri (Dr. Robert) Mangano, Mark (Jill)...
Schmidt, Raymond A.
Oct 14, 2013
BRUNSWICK- Raymond A. Schmidt, 92, died Monday, October 14, 2013 at home surrounded by his family. Born in the Bronx, he was the son of the late John and Ellen (Harnet) Schmidt and a graduate of Roosevelt High School. Mr. Schmidt was a WWII Navy Veteran. He was a building supervisor in New York City for many years. He...
Jurcsak, William C.
Oct 12, 2013
ALBANY-William C. Jurcsak, 82, entered into eternal life on Saturday, October 12, 2013 at St. Peter’s Hospital. Born in Ballston Spa, he was the son of the late Michael and Anna (Timko) Jurcsak. Bill was an Army Veteran of the Korean War. He was a Physical Education teacher with the Albany City School District for many years, retiring in...
Maikels, Anita L.
Oct 10, 2013
ALBANY- Anita L. (Heeney) Maikels, 75, died Thursday, October 10, 2013 at St.Peter’s Hospital surrounded by her family. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Margaret (NcNally) Heeney. Anita graduated from St. Mary’s and attended Vincentian Institute. She was a career waitress who genuinely loved her work. In 2008, after over 35 years, Anita...
Hennessy, Josephine R.
Oct 10, 2013
ALBANY - On October 10, 2013, Josephine Rosette Hennessy (Cardamone) born November 4, 1922, passed away from life’s struggles into eternal peace. She is survived by her daughter Paula T. Hennessy and dearest grandson Evan Hennessy Yunck, of Albany; as well as daughter Joanne Hennessy Thompson and husband John J. Thompson of Southport, North Carolina. She is also survived...
