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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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Vancko, Robert M.

Vancko, Robert M.

Apr 17, 2013

Robert Michael Vancko, Ph.D., beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle died suddenly at age 70 after a brief illness on April 17, 2013 in Albany, New York. Bob was born in Johnson City, New York on September 15, 1942, the son of Michael and Mary (Delovich) Vancko. Bob grew up in Lopez and Williamsport, Pennsylvania, enjoying music and...

Ferraro, Maria A.

Ferraro, Maria A.

Apr 9, 2013

ALBANY- Maria A. (Lombardo) Ferraro, 75, died Tuesday, April 09, 2013 at The Pines of Catskill.Born and educated in Italy, she emigrated to the United States in 1961. Mrs. Ferraro worked for the Carosello Bakery for over 30 years and had previously worked at the baseball factory in West Albany. She was predeceased by her husband Antonio Ferraro and...

Frangella, Dolores

Frangella, Dolores

Apr 9, 2013

SLINGERLANDS- Theresa “Dolores” Frangella, 84, died Tuesday, April 09, 2013 after an extended illness. She was in Hospice care at Albany Memorial Hospital. Dolores was born in Albany, the daughter of James J. and Daisy Ryan, Mom is survived by her six children; Nicholas J. Frangella (Linda), Frances A. Schlabach (Jim), Faith M. Fierro, Michael J. Frangella (Cathy), Felice...

Mccormick, Anna G.

Mccormick, Anna G.

Apr 9, 2013

CLIFTON PARK- Anna G. McCormick, 78 of Clifton Park, died peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday April 9, 2013. She was the beloved wife of Jerry McCormick for 52 years, devoted mother of daughters Claudia (Tom) Carroll and Eva (Dan) Loucks, and cherished and much loved Nana of Christopher and David Carroll and Maisey, Kyla,...

Little, Marion A.

Little, Marion A.

Apr 8, 2013

ALBANY- Marion A. (Harmon) Little, 89, died Monday, April 08, 2013 at St. Peter

Bellcourt, Phyllis A.

Bellcourt, Phyllis A.

Apr 3, 2013

ALBANY- Phyllis Allan Bellcourt, 77, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, April 3, 2013 surrounded by family. Phyllis was the loving daughter of the late Leo and Margaret Allan. She was a 1953 graduate of the Academy of the Holy Names and attended the College of St Rose. After raising her children in Cobleskill, New York, she returned...

Flanders, Eugene R.

Flanders, Eugene R.

Mar 30, 2013

VALATIE- Eugene R. Flanders formerly of Albany, 87, died Saturday, March 30, 2013 at the Barnwell Nursing Home in Valatie. Born in Schuylerville, NY he was the son of the late Walter and Christine (Lloyd) Flanders. Mr. Flanders worked for GE in Schenectady for 17 years and then for Price Chopper for 10 years before his retirement. He was...

Via, Marie B.

Via, Marie B.

Mar 29, 2013

ALBANY-Marie B. Via, 91, died Friday, March 29, 2013 after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s disease. Born Marie Vitullo in Utica, NY in 1921, she was predeceased by her husband, Alphonso. Marie is survived by her son, Alan (Barbara); daughter Susan (Joe); devoted grandchildren Gillian (Douglas) and Matthew (Megan); great-grandchildren Robert and Holly, and her brother, Adam Vitullo. Marie...

Stensel, Herman A.

Stensel, Herman A.

Mar 29, 2013

ALBANY- Herman A. Stensel, 95 died Friday, March 29, 2013 at St. Peter

Latal, Reverend Kenneth O.

Latal, Reverend Kenneth O.

Mar 29, 2013

ALBANY- The Reverend Kenneth O Latal, died Friday, March 29, 2013 at Evergreen Commons in East Greenbush. Born in Rochester, NY on December 18, 1932, he was the son of the late Edward Henry and Rose Giberge Latal. Mr. Latal is survived by his wife E. Angela Latal,; son, Kenneth O. Latal, Jr.(Sharon) of Schenectady; daughter Katherine L. Latal...

Grieco, Chris

Grieco, Chris

Mar 29, 2013

DELMAR, Chris Grieco, 73 of Delmar passed away suddenly on Friday, March 29, 2013. Chris was born in Camden, NJ, the son of the late Christian J. Grieco and Ruth Hand Grieco. He resided in the Delmar area for 38 years. Chris was a forklift operator for Owens-Corning Fiberglas in Barrington NJ for a number of years. Later he...

Specker, Frank

Specker, Frank

Mar 23, 2013

ALBANY- Frank Specker, 51, died suddenly, Saturday, March 23, 2013 at home. Born in Los Angeles, CA, he lived most of his life in Albany. Frank is survived by his mother, Alice Sumiko Inouye and his aunt Nobuku Von Kamecke. He will be missed by his many friends at RSS. A memorial service will be held Thursday, March 28,...

Wagner, Mary Reesa

Wagner, Mary Reesa

Mar 23, 2013

ALBANY- Mary “Reesa” (Cohen) Wagner, 69, died after a brief illness, Saturday, March 23, 2013 at St. Peter’s Hospice Inn. Born October 16, 1943 in Albany she was the daughter of the late Robert and Evelyn (Rosenberg) Cohen. Mrs. Wagner graduated from Philip Schuyler High School. She worked at various children’s clothing stores for years and was a homemaker....

Toohey, John “Jack”

Toohey, John “Jack”

Mar 22, 2013

DELMAR- John F.

Macdonald, Viola S.

Macdonald, Viola S.

Mar 17, 2013

ALBANY- Viola Selenia MacDonald, 91, died Sunday, March 17, 2013 at St. Peter

De Joie, Helena

De Joie, Helena

Mar 16, 2013

ALBANY-Helena De Joie, 92, passed away suddenly Saturday, March 16, 2013 in the Hospice Inn at St. Peter

Skelly, Elvira E.

Skelly, Elvira E.

Mar 12, 2013

RUTLAND, VT- Elvira E. Skelly, 96, formerly of Albany died peacefully, Tuesday, March 12, 2013 in Rutland. Born in Albany, she was a homemaker and longtime communicant of the former Our Lady Help of Christians Church. She was wife of the late Thomas P. Skelly, Sr.; mother of Thomas P. Skelly, Jr. and his wife Charline of Rutland, grandmother...

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