Obituaries
Kevin J. LaCross
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...
Karyn Welch
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,...
George W. Quackenbush
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...
Jeff A King
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...
Stavros Thomaides
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...
Melissa K Sleeper
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...
John H Kenney
Apr 22, 2017
Kenney, John J., Watervliet - John H. Kenney, entered into eternal life on April 22, 2017 . Born in Cohoes on August 9, 1940, John was a graduate of SUNY Albany with a Masters in American History and English. He also obtained an Associates Degree from SUNY Cobleskill in Ornamental Horticulture and Floral Design. During the Vietnam war, John served...
John Joseph O'Brien
Apr 22, 2017
John J. O'Brien Troy - John J. O'Brien, 58, passed peacefully on April 22, 2017 at Eddy Heritage House in Troy, NY. Born in Bronx, New York, to Kathleen T. O'Brien and the late Eamon D. O'Brien . He grew up in Whitestone, NY, he graduated from Monsignor Scanlon High School. He worked for Con Edison in New York for...
Stephen Galusha
Mar 29, 2017
Stephen C. Galusha, passed away on March 29, 2017 with his loving wife, Jackie (Macomber) Galusha at his side. They shared 55 years of marriage. He was the son of the late George E. and Marjorie (Cary) Galusha. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children Patty (Tony) Ravida, Debbie (Mal) Trombley and Michael (Ron Olsen) Galusha;...
Audrey June Meineker
Mar 2, 2017
Meineker, Audrey, J. Meineker, Audrey J. - Troy - Audrey J. Meineker, 90, died on Thursday, March 2, 2017 with her loving family by her side. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late John and Ethel (Moak) Hotaling. Mrs. Meineker was the wife of the late Richard P. Meineker. A member of the First United Methodist Church...
Thomas A. Gizara
Feb 23, 2017
Gizara, Thomas A. VALATIE Thomas A. Gizara, age 72, beloved husband of Jeanne M. Gizara and father of Thomas W. Gizara (Sharon Woodworth) of Florence Oregon and Randy J. Gizara of Port Charlotte Florida, died on February 23, 2017 at St. Peter's Hospital in Albany after a brief illness. He was the adoring grandfather of Thomas "little Tommy G" Gizara....
Andrew S. Rigney
Feb 12, 2017
Rigney, Andrew, S, left this world too soon on February 12, 2017. Andrew was an amazing son, husband, father, brother and grandfather. He was born in Cohoes on December 1, 1967 to Janet and Edmund Rigney. He graduated from Keveny Memorial in 1985. He graduated from HVCC in 1999 with Phi Theta Kappa honors. He finished his education at SUNY...
Thomas H. Collins
Feb 3, 2017
Thomas H. Collins of Troy, New York, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 3, 2017. The son of Jane Thomas Collins of Clinton, NY, and the late James F. Collins, Tom leaves behind his loving wife, Cleo Collins, stepchildren Linda Christian of Troy, NY, John and Terri Christian of Watervliet, NY, Traci Christian of Watervliet, NY, James and Michelle Christian...
Ralph Arthur King
Jan 7, 2017
King, Ralph A. Jr. King Jr., Ralph A. - Troy - Ralph A. King Jr. died January 7, 2017 with his family by his side. Loving husband of Harriet King. Son of the late Esther Ryan King McBain and the late Ralph King Sr. In addition to his wife he is survived by his children Ralph III and Kelly M...
Wayne Keith DiDonna
Jan 4, 2017
Wayne Keith DiDonna, 66, of Albany, N.Y. passed away suddenly on January 4, 2017, surrounded by his family. He is the beloved son of and survived by his mother, Catherine "Kay" Walker, sister Lynne DiDonna-Lyons, niece Katelyn Ryan (Timothy), and nephew Thomas Lyons Jr, who all loved Wayne dearly. He was the son of the late William DiDonna of Albany....
Joseph M Feldmann
Dec 4, 2016
Joseph Mark Feldmann, also known to his friends as Yvan Wolvesbane and Grok passed away suddenly on December 4,2016. Born February 2, 1958 to late Ed and Myna Feldmann. He had an associates in machining and an associates in construction technology from Hudson Valley Community College. He was a devoted fan of the Grateful Dead and a long-time member of...
Anthony Debenedetto
Nov 30, 2016
Anthony Debenedetto Jr. Cohoes- Anthony Debenedetto, 61, died unexpectedly on November 30th 2016. Born in Albany he was the son of the late Anthony and Ruth Sheets Debenedetto Sr. Loving father of Maya Debenedetto, Krista Debenedetto and Anthony "AJ" Debenedetto. He is also survived by his brother Daniel (Karen) Debenedetto and his sister Constance Muncaster as well a niece and...
Margaret Mary Grigg
Nov 10, 2016
Margaret Mary Grigg Watervliet-Margaret Mary Grigg, 91, of Watervliet died November 10, 2016. Born in Troy she was the daughter of the late Patrick and Josephine (Caughlin) Ryan. Margaret was the loving wife of the late Victor Grigg. Educated in Troy Catholic Schools, Margaret was a graduate of Catholic Central High School. Prior to her retirement she was employed at...
John P. Chipembere
Oct 22, 2016
John P. Chipembere Chipembere, John P. - Troy - John P. Chipembere of Troy, beloved husband of Cynthia Chipembere, died unexpectedly following a brief illness while in Africa. John was the son of the late Drusilla and Habil Salim Chipembere. In addition to his wife he is survived by his children Arthur Chipembere, Kellum Chipembere, Gabe Chipembere, Kimberley (James) Monroe,...
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