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Grace E. Higgins
Oct 20, 2022
Latham - Grace E. HigginsGrace E. Higgins, age 92, entered into eternal life Thursday, October 20, 2022.Grace was born in Queens, NY on March 2, 1930.Grace was a devoted and loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was a diehard NY Yankee’s fan and avid Bridge player.Beloved wife of the late Francis J. Higgins, Maj. Gen. US Army (Ret.); loving mother...
Sylvia A. Russell
Oct 14, 2022
Sylvia A. Russell was born March 24, 1940 in Potsdam, NY, the daughter of Lawrence R. “Bob” Russell and Carolyn Turnbull Russell (Bacon). Sylvia died peacefully in her sleep on October 14, 2022 in Albany NY, following an acute illness. Sylvia is predeceased by her eldest son, Lieutenant Commander Randall G. Williams, USN, Ret. (Hyun Ju), a decorated combat veteran. ...
James P. Tschinkel
Oct 7, 2022
James (Jim) P. Tschinkel, 93, of Delmar, NY, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 7, 2022 in The Villages, FL.Born March 1, 1929 in Ridgewood, NY, Jim was the 13th child of Primus and Maria (Rohner) Tschinkel. Jim is predeceased by his beloved wife Joanne. He is survived by his loving family: children - Carol (Joe) Henry, Arlene (Bill) Pericak,...
James J. Berry
Oct 6, 2022
Delmar - James Joseph Berry, age 73, passed away suddenly on Thursday, October 6, 2022 while pursuing his love of fly fishing on the Batten Kill River. Born in Albany, NY, Jim was a lifelong area resident and son of the late Walter and Doris (Seabrook) Berry, Sr.Jim was an avid outdoorsman and fisherman. His love of the outdoors was...
Joseph R. Rissacher
Oct 4, 2022
Joseph R. Rissacher, age 65, entered into eternal life Tuesday, October 4, 2022.Born in Albany he was the son of Elena Lorini Rissacher and the late Dr. Jean Rissacher.Joe was a devoted father. His two sons were always his priority and meant the world to him. Joe loved the outdoors and spending time with his family, especially at his camp...
Mary Louise "Marylou" D'Alessandro
Oct 3, 2022
Mary Louise D’Alessandro – Fort Wayne, INMary Louise D’Alessandro passed away peacefully on October 03, 2022, surrounded by loved ones.Marylou was born in Troy, New York to William Victor Krause and Catherine Ann (O’Neil) Krause. She was raised and attended school in Watervliet, New York.Marylou was a very successful businesswoman. Her talent in sales would one day lead her to...
Donald Sylvanus Losee, Sr.
Sep 22, 2022
Donald S. Losee, Sr., 84, of Selkirk passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, September 22, 2022 surrounded by his loving family.Born in Stuyvesant, NY on July 11, 1938, he was the son of the late Almerne and Marion Losee. Don worked at Fort Orange Paper Co. for over 30 years and then turned his passion to running Big...
Hedi McKinley
Sep 20, 2022
Hedi McKinley died peacefully in her home in Slingerlands at age 102 on September 20, 2022. She is survived by her cousin Claire Lissance; her two stepchildren William (Lu) and Katie (William) from her marriage to Will McKinley; her four stepchildren Sam (Beryl), Laurie (Annie), Lou (Jackie), and Joe (Lisa) from her marriage to Joe Levinger; nine step grandchildren, six...
Vittorio William Mascaro
Sep 17, 2022
Vittorio William Mascaro, 18 months, of Rensselaerville, NY, experienced a sudden epileptic death and went home to be with the Lord on Friday, September 16, 2022.He was born to parents Brian and Cassondra Mascaro on February 24, 2021 and his life was a true gift from God.From the moment he arrived, Vito, as he was known, had the happiest disposition...
Stefanie Leigh Stegman
Sep 16, 2022
On September 16, 2022 the world lost a shining light. Stefanie Stegman (Bendon), 36, passed quietly at home in Delmar, NY. Beautiful inside and out, her inner light drew people into her orbit. She was brilliant, funny, generous, goofy, talented and sang like an angel. She was a gifted and creative chef, having spent a summer in Denali National Park,...
Michael David Cathers
Sep 15, 2022
Michael David Cathers, 73, passed away suddenly on Thursday, September 15, 2022 at his home.Born February 13, 1949 in Erie, PA, Michael graduated from Kent State University in 1971 and Albany Law School in 1976. He worked as an attorney for NYS and in private practice prior to his retirement. Michael had been active in Boy Scout Troop 58 in...
Brian Browne
Sep 1, 2022
Brian Browne, age 64 of Delmar, passed away at his home on September 1, 2022 with his loving wife Marilyn by his side and surrounded by his loving family. Diagnosed with glioblastoma in June 2021, Brian continued to live life in good spirits and was grateful for small blessings.Brian was born on January 27, 1958, to the late James and...
Thomas E. Wohlscheid
Aug 30, 2022
Thomas Edward Wohlscheid, 79, of Delmar, passed away on Monday, August 30, 2022.Born on March 18, 1943 in Middletown, NY, he was the son of the late Joseph C. and Katherine B. (Monahan) Wohlscheid and brother of the late David Wohlscheid. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Mary C. (Borgia) Wohlscheid.Tom was a graduate of the University...
Irene J. Roman
Aug 26, 2022
Delmar – Irene J. RomanOn Friday, August 26, 2022, my mother, Irene J. Roman, passed away peacefully in our family home. Irene was born May 6, 1941, in Albany to Alexander and Frances Roman. Mom was one of 11 children, growing up on Sheridan Ave. in Albany. Although things were very tough, my Babci (grandmother) made sure that their lives...
Joan L. Smith
Aug 24, 2022
Joan Louise (Genthner) Smith, age 74, of Delmar, passed away peacefully on August 24, 2022 at the Schenectady Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing.Joan, a retired nurse, was a loving wife, sister, daughter, and aunt. Joan is predeceased by her husband, William Smith; parents, William H. and Charlotte Genthner; and In-Laws, Richard and Carol Smith.She is survived by her brother and...
Franklyn George Berg
Aug 22, 2022
George Berg, 81, of Scotia, New York, passed on August 22nd, 2022. Born on February 8, 1941 as Franklyn George Berg, he was the son of Viola Jenkins and Frank Berg. He was one of 9 children.He married the love of his life, Linda on New Years Eve of 1963. Together they had one son, Douglas who they raised in...
Raphael Anthony Vitillo
Aug 19, 2022
Raphael Anthony VitilloMay 17, 1936 - August 19, 2022DELMAR - Raphael Anthony Vitillo, 86, a lifelong resident of Delmar, went to his heavenly reward on August 19. He graduated from Bethlehem Central High School, continued his studies in the field of architecture, and diligently occupied the stool behind a drafting board for 38 years. With great precision, he led many...
Elda J. Morby
Aug 18, 2022
Elda J. Morby, 85, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 18, 2022.She was born in Albany, the daughter of the late Frederic C. Bihler and the late Elda Sanchez. Elda was retired from the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance. She enjoyed many hours working in her flower gardens. She especially loved spending time with her grandchildren and...
Alan Cooper Hoffman
Aug 4, 2022
Delmar- Alan Hoffman, 91, went to be with the Lord on August 4, 2022.Alan loved words, having taught him self to read in early childhood. This love of reading carried on until he knew he wanted to be a writer. He married Margery Whitbeck, his childhood playmate, And they moved to Michigan where he completed his degree in journalism at...
Erik Hoffmann
Aug 3, 2022
Erik P. Hoffmann, the Vincent O’Leary Professor Emeritus of Political Science at the State University of New York at Albany, passed away August 3, 2022, age 82. He received a Ph.D. and M.A. in Political Science from Indiana University, and a B.A. in Political Science from Haverford College. Prior to his appointment at the University at Albany in 1969, he...
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