Obituaries

Jan 8, 2018

Joan L. Guzek

Watervliet- Joan L. Guzek, 84, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Janruary 8th.  Joan was the daughter of the late Leo and Lillian Murphy Jolicoeur and beloved wife of the late Anthony J. Guzek Sr.  Survivors include her son Anthony “Tony” J. Guzek Jr. and his wife Mary Naples, her granddaughter Dana (Timothy)...

Dec 11, 2017

Dec 6, 2017

Thomas E. Keefer, 58, died on December 6th, 2017 surrounded by his family. Survivors include his children, siblings, and grandchildren as well as extended family and friends Friends may visit with Thomas's family on Sunday, December 10th, from 4-6 P.M. at the Konicek & Collett Funeral Home LLC 1855 12th Avenue Watervliet.

Dec 2, 2017

Thomas E. Rice passed suddenly at age 57 on December 2, 2017, leaving behind his loving wife, Dina (Morris) Rice of Schenectady, NY. Son of Willard and Harriet Rice (predeceased) of Albany, NY. Other family include; brothers, Gregory Rice (Nancy) of Inverness, Fl and Stephen Rice (MaryLisa) of Latham, NY and sisters Rosemary Rice (Chuck Papa) of Mayfield, NY, Debra...

Oct 13, 2017

Green Island-Robert A. Malpass, 60, died October 13, 2017. Loving partner of Karen Parker. Devoted father of Robert, Ian and Poppy Malpass. Loving grandfather of Bianca, Liam and Brenden. Prior to his retirement, Robert was employed by the Center for the Disabled. Services will be private at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the...

Sep 30, 2017

Troy - Kenneth M. Place Sr., 64, died September 30, 2017. Son of the late Earl L. and Eleanor Houting Place. He was the husband of the late Kateri Dunbar Place who died in 2013. Kenneth was employed by E W Enterprises in Latham prior to his retirement. Kenneth is survived by his children Kenneth M. Place, Jr., Kimberly E....

Sep 22, 2017

Raymond C. Moore (Dad) was born in Cohoes, NY. His parents were Frank and Bessie Moore. Dad attended Heatly School on Green Island. There he met Ellen Elizabeth "Betty" Jacques whom he later married. He had three children, David, Linda and Karen which were raised in Watervliet and attended schools in the North Colonie School District. Dad was a Navy...

Sep 17, 2017

Victoria Kelly, 69 of Amsterdam, NY passed comfortably and compassionately on September 17, 2017 at St. Peters Hospital in Albany, NY while surrounded by her loving family. Victoria was the daughter of Olga and Nicholas Chudkosky. Victoria is survived by her daughter Dawn (Victor) Garcia, her son Keith Wheeler, 3 brothers; Stuart Serekis, Frank (Ellen) Chudkosky, and Robert Chudkosky, her...

Sep 4, 2017

Edward D. LaBarr, 68, died on September 4, 2017 following a long illness. Son of the late Edward R. LaBarr and Audrey Dow Castro. Educated at St. Mary's Catholic School in Albany where he was an altar boy, he also attended St. Henry's in Averill Park and graduated from Averill Park High School. Ed continued his education in auto repair...

Sep 3, 2017

Beth D. Taber Conway of Valatie Passed away on September 03, 2017 following a long and courageous battle with cancer. Born in Albany, Beth was the daughter of Neil and Dorothy Hines Taber. Beth was the wife of the late Brian J. Conway. Raised in Altamont and graduating from Guilderland High School, she was a civilian employee of the New...

Aug 25, 2017

Garry Lee Slater Garry Lee Slater passed away peacefully in his Rensselaer home on August 25th, 2017 with his daughter, Kimberly Slater and grandson, Gerald Andres at his side. Garry died at an early age of 66, after battling cancer for the past 5 months. Garry was born on July 5, 1951 in Cobleskill, New York, to his parents, the...

Aug 14, 2017

Joann V. Oxley died at home surrounded by her loving family on August 14th, 2017. Joann is the devoted mother of Sandra Anne Segatti and grandmother of Matthew Segatti and Laura Anne Segatti; loving sister of Carol (Charles) Ashley and Claire (late Ron) Richards. Several nieces and nephews also survive. Joann was predeceased by her parents Frank P. and Marion...

Aug 13, 2017

Charles Snyder Jr. passed away August 13, 2017. Soul mate of Tracy Terrell. Friends are invited to attend a memorial service on Friday, August 18th at 11:00 am at Mt. Moriah Ministries 262 Route 9W in Glenmont, NY.

Aug 5, 2017

DeMarcus Spencer Lane passed away peacefully in the arms of his parents on August 5th, 2017. During his ten years here on earth he touched many lives and was loved very deeply by his family and friends. DeMarcus loved having sweet talks with his mommy, just the two of them. He filled with excitement when he and his dad played...

Jul 12, 2017

Kevin J. LaCross, 56, died at home, July 12, 2017 with his loving family by his side. Kevin is survived by his wife Elizabeth "Betsy" Millington LaCross and is the son of Janet M. Himes LaCross and the late Robert F. LaCross Sr. Kevin cherished the time spent with his family and especially enjoyed following basketball with his son. Betsy...

Jul 2, 2017

Welch, Karyn Lee (Schneider) - Latham - Welch, Karyn Lee (Schneider) 64, of Latham, N.Y. Passed away on July 2,2017 after a courageous battle against Lung and Brain Cancer. Wife of Terry A. Welch of Latham. Daughter of Robert and the late Lucy (Lundberg) Schneider, of Leesburg, FL. Daughter-in-law of Agnes and the late Clarence P. Welch Jr., of Albany,...

Jun 23, 2017

Quackenbush, George W. Quackenbush, George W.-Menands- George W. Quackenbush passed away on June 23rd, 2017 following a brief illness. Mr. Quackenbush was a son of the late Edward and Caroline Ratalsky Quackenbush. He had lived in Menands for the past several years and was an accomplished artist. He is survived by his siblings Lloyd (Bonnie) Ratalsky, Verna (late Francis) McGivern...

May 31, 2017

Jeff A. King Jr. King Jr., Jeff A. - Cohoes -Jeff A. King Jr., 49, Passed away unexpectedly on May 31st, 2017. Son of Jeff A. King Sr. and the late Mary Teta King. Jeff attended Columbia High School and received a certificate in HVAC from Hudson Valley Community College. Spending quality time with his children and watching them grow...

Apr 30, 2017

Thomaides, Stavros Thomaides, Stavros - Latham - Stavros Thomaides, 83, passed away on Sunday April 30, 2017 with his loving family by his side. Born in Kavala, Greece, Stavros came to the United States in 1972 with his family to realize the American dream. He apprenticed at the age of 12 and became a Master tailor, employed by many area...

Apr 29, 2017

Melissa "Missie" Sleeper, 57, of Ravena NY, passed away April 29, 2017 at St. Peters Hospice Inn Albany NY. Missie was born April 21, 1960 to Warren and Elsie (Rowe) Sleeper in Albany NY. For anyone who knew Missie knew that she was full of life and laughter. She was always there for her family and friends to lend a...