Obituaries
Dennis A. Morrissey
Nov 10, 2023
Dennis Andrew Morrissey of Albany passed away in the comfort of his own home on November 10th, 2023. He was 72. Son of the late Thomas Joseph and Marie Therese Gilbert Morrissey formerly of West Rutland Vermont and Albany New York.
Dennis was a graduate of Colonie Central High School in Albany where he earned his diploma in 1970. He...
Danny Sanchez
Nov 8, 2023
Danny Sanchez of Cohoes formerly of Schenectady passed away Wednesday November 8th, 2023, at his home. Son of the late Evelio and Maria Rosario-Sanchez.
Beloved father of Danny Sanchez, Andrew (Jazmin) Sanchez, Andrea (Aaron Baque) Sanchez, Elana Sanchez. Also survived by his seven grandchildren, and several siblings.
Family and friends are invited to visit with Danny's family Wednesday November 15th, 2023,...
Kermit B. Williams
Nov 6, 2023
Kermit B. Williams of Albany passed away in the comfort of his home on Monday November 6th, 2023. Mr. Williams leaves behind one Daughter and one Son. Services were held privately at the request of Mr. Williams's family. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to the Konicek & Collett Funeral Home LLC, Watervliet.
Thomas R. Planz
Oct 31, 2023
Planz, Thomas R. - Watervliet
Thomas R. Planz of Watervliet passed away unexpectedly October 31st,2023. He was 54. Beloved son of the late Robert and Linda Yerkes- Planz.
"Tommy" will be remembered as a talented contractor who enjoyed working on various projects and was proud of his independent employment. An avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan Tom will be missed by...
Kevin Duane Simpkins
Oct 16, 2023
Kevin Duane Simpkins of Albany, NY passed away on October 16, 2023. Kevin was born on May 26, 1978 in Wiesbaden, Germany and grew up in Germany, Virginia, West Virginia, South Carolina, and California. Kevin was a youth wrestling prodigy, winning multiple championships in local, regional and national tournaments. He spent his adult years in Pickens, SC; New Orleans, LA; Biloxi, MS;...
Nelson Baez Sanchez
Oct 13, 2023
Nelson Báez Sanchez, 64. of Cohoes NY formerly from the Bronx N.Y. passed away unexpectedly at home on Oct. 13, 2023. Nelson was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, on Dec. 14,1958.
Nelson was a great and dedicated Husband, Father, Grandfather, Father-in-Law, Uncle & Friend. He was a man of many trades, there was nothing he couldn't do. Nelson loved...
Kenneth C. Sasser
Oct 11, 2023
Kenneth C. Sasser of Albany formerly of Monroe, North Carolina passed away October 11th, 2023 in Albany. Kenneth is survived by his mother Cheryle; sisters Deborah Derrick and Nancie Sasser. Services were held privately for Kenneth. Burial will be in the family plot in Monroe, North Carolina. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to the Konicek & Collett Funeral Home, LLC., Watervliet.
Kimberly L. Loeper
Oct 7, 2023
Kimberly L. Loeper of Valatie passed away unexpectedly October 7th, 2023. She was 38. Services were private.
Christopher Allen
Sep 21, 2023
Christopher Allen of Albany passed away on September 27, 2023. Christopher is survived by his siblings. Services were held privately in the family cemetery in the town of Day. Arrangements were entrusted to the Konicek & Collett Funeral Home, LLC, Watervliet.
Jo Anne Kowalski
Aug 3, 2023
Jo Anne Kowalski, a faith-filled, friendly, and spirited woman, passed away peacefully at the age of 75 in Albany on August 3, 2023. Born in Watervliet on October 14, 1947, to her loving parents, Joseph and Mary Kowalski, Jo Anne will forever be remembered by all who knew her.
Jo Anne is survived by her son, Jonathan Kowalski, and...
Won Sic Ju
Aug 2, 2023
Please be advised services for Mr. Ju’s are Sunday Aug. 6th.
Won Sic Ju, 77, of Albany, NY and Ganghwado, South Korea passed away on Wednesday, August 2nd, 2023.
Won was the son of the late Young Eun Ju and Kong Lim Lee. He was born in 1946. He graduated with a master's from Han Yang University and...
Robert E. Hughes
Jun 19, 2023
Robert Edward Hughes, 75, of Queensbury, passed away peacefully at home on June 19th surrounded by his loving family after a long battle with cancer.
Bob was born on August 7, 1947, to Joseph and Thelma (Edmonds) Hughes in Ticonderoga, NY.
Survived by his wife of 32 years Susan Periard Hughes; his children - Danielle (Brian) Bishop, Michelle (Mike) Beaney,...
Herbert Vazquez III
Apr 30, 2023
Herbert Vazquez III passed away unexpectedly on April 30, 2023. Beloved husband of Elizabeth H. Waterbury Vazquez and was the son of Herbert Vazquez Jr. and Mary Milone. Herbert served his country in the US Army, serving in several overseas missions.
Herbert lived a full life and enjoyed spartan races, working out, Viking history and music concerts, hiking and was...
Lisa Ann Tallman
Apr 26, 2023
Lisa Ann Tallman passed away with her loving family by her side at her home on April 26th, 2023. Daughter of the late Richard and Patricia Collins-Bennett. Beloved wife of Michael Tallman whom she shared 36 years of marriage.
In addition to her husband, Lisa Ann is survived by her children Jessica Tallman and Karissa (Joshua) Craver; her...
Joseph J. Sheehan
Apr 18, 2023
Sheehan, Joseph J. – Green Island Joseph J. Sheehan of Green Island passed away with his loving family by his side on Tuesday April 18th, 2023. Son of the late Joseph and Rosemary (VanGuilder) Sheehan. Beloved husband of the late Lek Sheehan. Joe celebrated a long 30-year career in the United States Air Force proudly serving his country, earning several honors and...
Mona L. Gokhale
Apr 15, 2023
Gokhale, Mona L. – Rensselaer
Mona L. Gokhale of Rensselaer died April 15, 2023, at her residence. Daughter of the late Russell and Gladys Chapman. Beloved wife of the late Bajirao Gokhale.
Survived by her daughters Virginia and Lisa Gokhale and a granddaughter Jennifer Gokhale. Predeceased by her son James and her brother Norris.
Services were held privately.
Henry Graham Jones
Mar 27, 2023
H. Graham Jones
July 21, 1927 - March 27, 2023
Graham was born July 21, 1927 in London, England to H. Francis Jones and Mary (Burtt) Jones. Graham attended two schools affiliated with the Quakers: The Downs School (Malvern, England) and Leighton Park School (Reading, England) and concluded his education in Britain at Cambridge University's Trinity Hall College. At Trinity Hall, Graham...
Willard C. Roff
Mar 3, 2023
Willard “Bill” Roff of Latham, NY passed away peacefully on March 3, 2023 at his residence inColonie, NY.Bill was born on July 30, 1927 in West Elmira, NY. After serving in the U.S. Navy aboard the USSHornet in WWII, he was honorably discharged in 1946. Soon after, he met the love of his life,Shirley, and they married in Rock Stream,...
Nancy F. Comley
Mar 1, 2023
Watervliet - Nancy F. Comley, 71, entered into eternal rest on March 1, 2023, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. She is the daughter of the late William D. Comley and Frances T. Gendron. Nancy was a graduate of Shaker High School and a retiree from the messenger service of the NYS Legislature. She is survived by her sisters,...
Michael W. Sheehan
Feb 20, 2023
Sheehan, Michael W.
Watervliet, NY – Michael W. Sheehan, 73, of Watervliet, NY, passed away on Monday, February 20, 2023, in the Albany Medical Center, surrounded by his family, after fighting a courageous battle with cancer.
Michael was the son of the late Rosemary Van Guilder and Joseph Sheehan. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased...

