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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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Tartaglia, Jean A.

Tartaglia, Jean A.

Sep 1, 2011

ALBANY-Jean Ann (Owens) Tartaglia, 79, lifelong resident of Albany, died on Thursday, September 1, 2011 surrounded by her devoted and loving husband of 61 years, Thomas P. Tartaglia, Sr. and her children, Jean (Francis) Ciani, Mary (Rick) Lombardo, Theresa Tartaglia and Thomas P. Tartaglia, Jr. She is also survived by her beloved grandchildren, Nicholas Tartaglia, Jana Lauer, Michael (Debbie)...

Oliver, Norman F.

Oliver, Norman F.

Aug 29, 2011

DELMAR-Norman F. Oliver, 96, died Monday, August 29, 2011 at his son

Van Deloo, Gladys M.

Van Deloo, Gladys M.

Aug 26, 2011

ALBANY- Gladys M. Van Deloo, 97, passed into eternal life on August 26, 2011 at her residence. Born on March 30, 1914, she was the daughter of the late Joseph H. and Jennie E. (Noonan) Young. She was the beloved wife of the late Henry G. Albert, Jr. and the late John F. Van Deloo. Gladys is survived by...

Donohue, Brian P.

Donohue, Brian P.

Aug 25, 2011

ALBANY- Brian P. Donohue, 73, died Thursday, August 25, 2011 at home after a long illness. Born in Utica, NY he was the son of the late Francis M. and Cecelia (Kane) Donohue. He attended Albany Public Schools. Mr. Donohue enjoyed reading books about birds, hunting and listening to the radio. Survivors include his sisters; Virginia F. Donohue and...

Jones, Lasharn T. “Jetta”

Jones, Lasharn T. “Jetta”

Aug 22, 2011

ALBANY- Lasharn T.

Volinsky, Joseph E. “Joey”

Volinsky, Joseph E. “Joey”

Aug 19, 2011

ALBANY- Joseph E. Volinsky, 30, died Friday, August 19, 2011 at home with his family at his side, after a long illness. Joey is survived by his mother, Sharon A. Stanton of Albany; a brother, John Volinsky, USMC, Camp Lejeune, NC; several aunts, uncles and cousins. He was predeceased by his maternal grandparents, Arthur and Mary Stanton. Relatives and...

Campbell, Peter R.

Campbell, Peter R.

Aug 15, 2011

SARATOGA SPRINGS- Peter R. Campbell, 74, died Monday, August 15, 2011 at the Stratton VA Medical Center after a long illness. Born in Albany, he was the son of the late Edward J. and Catherine (Reynolds) Campbell. He graduated from Vincentian Institute Class of 1955 and Siena College in 1959 where he received his Bachelor’s Degree in Economics. Mr....

Fox, Gregory J.

Fox, Gregory J.

Aug 14, 2011

ALBANY-Gregory J. Fox, 27, passed away on Sunday, August 14, 2011 after a brave struggle with a chronic illness. Greg was born in Albany on June 7, 1984 to James Fox and Roberta (Mike) Rosanne Worden. His love of history, especially the Civil War came at a very early age. After graduating from Bishop Maginn High School Greg went...

Hettie, Mary H.

Hettie, Mary H.

Aug 14, 2011

ALBANY- Mary Helen Gordon Hettie entered into eternal life on August 14, 2011. She was 86 years old. Mary was a gentle, humble lady of great faith who devoted her life to her family. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, George, and her cherished daughter, Mary Anne. Mary is survived by her remaining children: Carol Clarke, Jim Hettie...

Neylan, Thomas P.

Neylan, Thomas P.

Aug 13, 2011

ALBANY- Thomas P. Neylan, 74, died Saturday, August 13, 2011 at the Daughters of Sarah Nursing Center. Born in Albany he was the son of the late Richard and Lucy (Dennett) Neylan. Tom attended Cathedral Academy and received his bachelors degree from Siena College in 1958. He was employed with the NYS Dept. of Transportation for over thirty years...

Tuohey, Hugh J. Jr.

Tuohey, Hugh J. Jr.

Aug 9, 2011

DELMAR- Hugh J. Tuohey, Jr., a lifelong resident of the Capital District, whose professional life in journalism and university media relations spanned 44 years, died Tuesday, August 9, 2011 in the Hospice Inn at St. Peter

Piazza, Helen R.

Piazza, Helen R.

Aug 6, 2011

ALBANY-Helen R. (Goitz) Piazza, 87, died Saturday, August 6, 2011 at home surrounded by her loving family. Born in Albany and a graduate of the former St. John

Copeland, Sharon D.

Copeland, Sharon D.

Jul 27, 2011

ALBANY- Sharon D. (Johnson) Copeland, 48, died Wednesday, July 27, 2011 at home surrounded by her loving family. Born in Albany she was the daughter of Sterling E. Wood of Schenectady and the late Margaret Johnson. Sharon was a graduate of Albany High School. She was an insurance agent with Empire Blue Cross in Albany for 18 years. Sharon...

Townsend, Karen A.

Townsend, Karen A.

Jul 20, 2011

ALBANY-Karen A. (Murphy) Townsend, 57, died suddenly, July 20, 2011 after being stricken at home. Born in Brooklyn, NY she was the daughter of the late James and Alice (O

Martin, Frances M.

Martin, Frances M.

Jul 17, 2011

GUILDERLAND-Frances M. (Daub) Martin, 100, formerly of Albany died Sunday July 17, 2011 at Our Lady of Mercy Life Center. Born and educated in Albany she was the daughter of the late Louis and Anna (Konkosky) Daub. She was a homemaker and a Communicant of St. Michael the Archangel in Troy. Mrs. Martin was predeceased by her husband William...

Thompson, Geraldine G.

Thompson, Geraldine G.

Jul 15, 2011

GREAT BARRINGTON, MA- Geraldine Gordon Thompson, 100, died Friday July 15, 2011 at Fairview Commons in Great Barrington, MA. Born and educated in Winooski, VT she was the daughter of the late James and Margaret (Moore) Gordon. Mrs. Thompson graduated from State Teachers College in Pennsylvania. She worked as a secretary for over 21 years at Mill Hill Fathers....

Bakke, John S.

Bakke, John S.

Jul 10, 2011

ALBANY-John S. Bakke, 90, died Sunday, July 10, 2011 at the Albany Medical Center. Born in Brooklyn, Mr. Bakke was the son of the late John and Olava (Myrstad) Bakke. He had lived in Albany since 1948. He was a Navy Veteran of WWII. Mr. Bakke was an engineer with Albany International (the former Albany Felt Co.) for more...

Dopp, Shirley Mae

Dopp, Shirley Mae

Jul 10, 2011

GLENMONT- Our heart is broken but not gone with the passing of Shirley Mae Dopp on Sunday, July 10, 2011. She is still here in the presence of her four children, six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Her family was her center and she raised her children alone after the passing of her Donald W. Dopp in 1967. Shirley was...

Salvo, Rose T.

Salvo, Rose T.

Jul 5, 2011

COLONIE- Rose (Trimarchi) Salvo, 82, passed quietly from this life on Tuesday, July 5, 2011 after a brief illness. Her husband, Louis was by her side. Rose was born to Carmelo (Charles) and Antonina (Helen) Trimarchi in 1928. She was raised and lived her whole life in Albany and Colonie. Rose graduated from Schuyler High School in 1946 and...

Tommaney, Michael J. Ii

Tommaney, Michael J. Ii

Jun 28, 2011

LATHAM-Michael J. Tommaney, II, 42, died suddenly on Tuesday, June 28, 2011. Born in Albany to Michael J. Tommaney and the late Judy Ann C. (Eckam) Tommaney, he was a graduate of Bishop Maginn High School. Michael earned a bachelor’s degree from Siena College in Loudonville. He was a computer programmer with Tyler Technologies formerly Versatrans for over 20...

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