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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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Donovan, Pauline E.

Donovan, Pauline E.

Jul 11, 2013

SARASOTA, FL - Pauline E. (Zautner) Donovan, 106, died Thursday, July 11, 2013. Born in November of 1906 in Albany, NY she was the daughter of the late Phillip and Anna (Sanger) Zautner. Pauline was predeceased by her sister, Edna, and her husband John Donovan, whom she was married to for over 50 years. During WWII, Pauline volunteered over...

Uhl, Edwin W. Jr.

Uhl, Edwin W. Jr.

Jul 10, 2013

DELMAR- Edwin W. Uhl Jr., 92, died Wednesday, July 10, 2013 at St. Peter’s Hospital. Born and educated in Albany he was the son of the late Edwin W. and Bertha (Kositzka) Uhl, Sr. He was an Army Veteran of WWII having served with the 50th General Hospital in France. Mr. Uhl retired from Fleet Bank (Bank of America)...

Hicks, Ann M.

Hicks, Ann M.

Jul 5, 2013

SCHENECTADY-Ann M. (Davis) Hicks, 79, died Friday, July 5, 2013 at home surrounded by her family. Born and educated in Albany she was the daughter of the late George and Jeanette (Oliver) Davis. Mrs. Hicks was a cashier at the University of Albany-SUNY for many years retiring in 2008. She enjoyed going to casinos. Wife of the late Henry...

Van Alstyne, Rosemary

Van Alstyne, Rosemary

Jul 3, 2013

ALBANY-Rosemary (Sgambelluri) Van Alstyne, 89, died Wednesday, July 3, 2013 at the Teresian House. Born and educated in Albany she was the daughter of the late Michael and Pauline (Leone) Sgambelluri. Mrs. Van Alstyne retired from the NYS Teachers’ Retirement System after many years. She was a Communicant of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception and a member of...

Muscolino, Frances

Muscolino, Frances

Jun 28, 2013

ALBANY-Frances (Palamaro) Muscolino, 92, died Friday, June 28, 2013 at Daughters of Sarah Nursing Center. Born in Gutenberg, New Jersey she was the daughter of the late Angelo and Maria (Russo) Palamaro. She came to the Albany area in 1949. Mrs. Muscolino was a homemaker and a longtime Communicant of St. Francis of Assisi Parish (St. James). Wife of...

Newton, Ruth M.

Newton, Ruth M.

Jun 28, 2013

SCHENECTADY-Ruth M. Newton, 92, passed away on Friday, June 28, 2013 after a valiant two-year struggle at Kingsway Arms Nursing Center. Ruth’s goal was to reach the age of 92, the same age her mother attained, and she did so on June 13, 2013. Ruth was pre-deceased by her devoted husband, Thomas E. Newton, May 29, 2009 They were...

Gibson, James R. Sr.

Gibson, James R. Sr.

Jun 27, 2013

WATERFORD- James R. Gibson, Sr., 54, died Thursday, June 27, 2013 at home surrounded by his family. He was the son of the late James W. and Vivian (Davis) Gibson. James enjoyed fishing, hunting and gardening and loved to cook what he caught or grew. He was known for his special barbeque rubs and marinades and would always prepare...

Fedele, Nancy A.

Fedele, Nancy A.

Jun 17, 2013

NISKAYUNA - Nancy Adalian Fedele, 59, of Albany passed into the loving arms of the Lord surrounded by her adoring family and friends on June 17th at St. Peter’s Hospice Inn after her second battle with cancer. Nancy was born to the late Vera Armatage Adalian and Charles Adalian; the middle child of five siblings. Nancy was blessed with...

Williams, Patricia J. “Patty”

Williams, Patricia J. “Patty”

Jun 17, 2013

ALBANY-Patricia “Patty” J. Williams formerly of Cortland, NY, died Monday, June 17, 2013 at her home in Albany. Patty was born July 11, 1964 at Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center in New York City, the daughter of John B. Williams and Jane G. Maybury. She grew up in Cortland and attended TC-3, and spent most of her adult life in...

Keenan, John Thomas Jr.

Keenan, John Thomas Jr.

Jun 4, 2013

GLENMONT- John T. Keenan, Jr., died Tuesday, June 4, 2013 in the Hospice Inn at St. Peter’s Hospital. Born in Albany on January 10, 1936 he was the son of the late John Thomas and Grace (Anthony) Keenan, Sr. John was a graduate of Albany High School Class of 1953 and attended Albany Business College. He was employed by...

Kindelan, Ruth Susc Sr.

Kindelan, Ruth Susc Sr.

May 26, 2013

LATHAM- Sister Ruth Kindelan, SUSC, (Sr. Stephen Helen) of Latham, NY died Sunday, May 26, 2013 after a short illness at the age of 93. She was born in Edgewood, RI in 1919, the daughter of the late Stephen and Helen (Creamer) Kindelan. In addition to her Holy Union Sisters, her sister, Adrienne Newell of Wrentham, MA, several nieces...

Hosey, Andre David

Hosey, Andre David

May 25, 2013

ALBANY- Andre Donald Hosey, 58, an Albany resident since the 1990

Greene, Elizabeth J.

Greene, Elizabeth J.

May 22, 2013

COLONIE- Elizabeth

Riccio, Viola L.

Riccio, Viola L.

May 21, 2013

GLENMONT- Viola (Didas) Riccio Age 94 passed away peacefully Tuesday, May 21, 2013 at the home of her son. Born in Rochester, NY, on June 16,1918 she was the daughter of the late William and Lillian (Bricks) Didas proprietors of the Miller House Tavern for over 40 years. She lived in Buffalo most of her adult life. She now...

Farrell, Michael “Mitch”

Farrell, Michael “Mitch”

May 15, 2013

ALBANY-Michael J.

Francis, George L.

Francis, George L.

May 14, 2013

DELMAR- George L. Francis, 85, died Tuesday, May 14, 2013 at St. Peter’s Hospital. Born in Albany and a graduate of Albany High School he was the son of the late Harold L. and Katharine (Meyer) Francis. Mr. Francis served in the United States Army during WWII with Headquarters Company 765th TC Railway Shop Battalion. Mr. Francis worked as...

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