Obituaries

Jul 2, 2019

Troy – Patricia M. Doran passed away peacefully on July 2nd, 2019, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Troy, Pat was the daughter of the late Frank and Mary Bracken Sheehy and the loving wife of the late Thomas J. Doran.

Pat is survived by her children, Leo T.  Doran, Thomas J. “Tim” Doran and Deborah Anne (Cathy) Doran; sisters,...

Jun 24, 2019

Steven L. Spiller

Schenectady – Steven L. Spiller passed away on June 24, 2019.  Steven is survived by his loving sister Leitha (Ray) Klink, brothers Benny Spiller and Dennis Spiller, nieces Sherry Hughes and Christine Medlock, nephew Jake Baker as well as extended family and friends in Virginia.

Steven was a great person and believed that humor could be found in most...

Jun 21, 2019

Mary Kathryn Wolfe-Baker

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Mary Kathryn Wolfe-Baker, Cohoes, 70, passed away June 21, 2019.  Born April 29, 1949 in Long Beach, California.  A folk artist and award-winning doll maker.  She is survived by her loving husband George Baker and children, Kara Strutz (Steve) and Karl Shumway; grandchildren Anthony and Camilla.  A celebration of life is to be held at the Christ Church United Methodist in...

Jun 1, 2019

Suzanne O. Sherman, 65, of Troy passed away peacefully at Troy’s Samaritan Hospital on June 1, 2019 after a brief illness, with her sisters and her dear friend Pastor Janet Douglass by her side.Suzanne was born on November 23, 1953 in Albany, the daughter of the late  Raymond and Madeline (McCormick) Sherman of Colonie.

She attended South Colonie Schools, graduating from...

May 30, 2019

Gerald r. Pasinello Sr. “Peanuts” entered into eternal life on May 30th, 2019. Son of the late Anthony J and Evelyn Coonradt Pasinello. Jerry was a graduate of Catholic Central High School and served in the U.S. Navy.

Survivors include his former wife Jacquelyn D. Pasinello, sons Gerald R. (Jodi) Pasinello Jr., Joseph W. (Nicole) Pasinello and Jeffery P. (Sarah) Pasinello;...

Feb 20, 2019

Kenneth M. McCarthy

Nassau – Kenneth M. McCarthy passed away peacefully on February 20, 2019.  Kenneth is survived by his loving wife Mercedes McCarthy.  All services will be private. 

Feb 9, 2019

 Christine M. Mink-Remkus passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, February 9, 2019.  Christine was born in Albany to the late Viola and George Szelest Mink and was the loving wife of Charles J. Remkus.

Christine enjoyed frequent trips to Las Vegas and loved to dance. Most of all Christine cherished her family. Prior to her retirement, Christine was a credit manager for...

Jan 13, 2019

Harriet King passed away January 13th. 2019.  She was the wife of the late Ralph King.  She is survived by her sister Rosie Trong.   Friends may visit with Harriet’s family on Monday, from 4-5:30 p.m  at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, corner of 7th and 25th Streets in Watervliet.    Prayer service following visitation at 5:30.    Burial will be in St....

Dec 1, 2018

Edward R. Springer Jr.

Troy, NY – Edward R. Springer Jr. passed away on December 1, 2018 surrounded by his family. Ed was the beloved husband of Patricia O’Neil Springer of 55 years and was the son of the late Edward and Mae Gregory Springer. Prior to his retirement Ed was employed at Morgan Linen Services and The Times Union Newspaper....

Nov 24, 2018

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Although she very patiently awaited Trump's impeachment, Jacqueline V. Swatt entered into the arms of the Lord Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018.

Born in Amsterdam, NY to Alice Greene Sweeney and Kenneth B. Sweeney, Jackie attended St. Patrick's Catholic School, Johnstown Public schools and received both her BA and master's degrees from the College of St. Rose, Albany, NY.

Jackie...

Oct 1, 2018

Karen Ann Parker

Green Island – Karen Ann Parker passed away at home on October 1, 2018. Karen was the loving mother of Ian, Robert and Poppy Malpass; grandmother of Liam, Brenden and Bianca. Karen was the companion, for over 45 years, of the late Robert Malpass who died in 2017.  She was the caregiver of the family and her entire...

Sep 5, 2018

Rensselaer- David L. Schrimsher passed away on September 5th while on vacation at Wildwood, N.J.  David was the son of the late James F. and Mildred M. Walker Schrimsher and the beloved companion of Jeanette May of Schenectady, who was with him at the time of his passing.

David was retired from the State of New York, Department of Education and...

Sep 4, 2018

Lewis Benko -Albany- Passed away on September 4th.  Services will be private.

Sep 1, 2018

On the night of 8/31 to 9/1/18 Guenther O. Langner felt it was time to leave this life. He died peacefully in his home at the Beltrone, while “taking a nap”. His family would like to take this opportunity to share a little about his rich life.

The long life of Guenther Langner began in the Rhine Valley of Germany, where...

Aug 16, 2018

Schenectady – Heidi M. Leger-Colon passed away on August 16th surrounded by her loving family.  All services will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to the Regional Animal Shelter, 117 W. Fulton Street, Gloversville, New York 12078.

Aug 10, 2018

Eugenia (Jeanne) Ogonowski Rutherford, 98, of Menands, New York passed away peacefully on August 10, 2018 in her home of 60 years surrounded by her loving family.

Jeanne, the daughter of the late Eugenia Ananieva and the late Thaddeus S. Ogonowski, Sr., was born in Schenectady, NY on July 15, 1920.  She was the devoted wife of Alexander Rutherford who passed at...

Jul 19, 2018

Giangrande, Miriam Ann, 77, of Glenmont passed away on Thursday July 19, 2018 at St. Peter’s Hospital. Ann was the daughter of the late Justin and Ruth Flanagan Wolffer and was the beloved wife of Mario Giangrande.She was born on March 16th, 1941in Manhattan as Miriam Ann Wolffer.  Known to family and close friends as Me-Me.  Ann grew up in...

Jun 20, 2018

Charles (“Charlie”) Albert Ashley, age 84, passed away on June 20, 2018 after a difficult winter of declining health.  Charlie was born in Queens, NY to Albert and Elise Wiel Ashley, where he grew up with his younger sister Caroline (nee Ashley) Blanchard.  Charlie developed his sense of humor at a young age, pairing it with a fine tuned political...

Jun 19, 2018

Eleanor (Ellie) Ann Weinstock Boskin passed away in her sleep on June 19th.  She was born in Brooklyn, New York in 1932.  After living in Bloomington, Indiana, Newark, New Jersey, and Columbus, Ohio, along with two years in Germany while her husband, Marvin, was in the service, Ellie moved to Lakewood, New York in 1965.  

She earned her Bachelor’s Degree...

Jun 12, 2018

Kimberly C. King, 53, died peacefully on June 12th, 2018.  Beloved daughter of Doris King (Cooke) and the late Clinton King. Educated in Watervliet, Kim was retired from the NYS Workers’ Compensation Board where she had worked for many years.

Kimberly was the loving mother of Brandon (Chloe) King, Ashlee King and sister of Mike Verreau. She is also survived by two...