Obituaries

ALBANY – On Saturday, November 28, 2020, Jennifer Mary Campbell passed quietly into eternal life with her husband Denis at her side. Jennifer was born in Albany, NY on July 2, 1963, to James and Patricia Kelly.  Jenni attended St. Margaret Mary’s Elementary, Mercy High School and the Junior College of Albany where she built many lifelong friendships. As a...

BERNE – Victor L. Blanchet, 93, of Berne, passed away on Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at the Greene Meadows Nursing Home in Catskill.  Victor was born in Albany, the son of the late Andrew and Regina DuBruy Blanchet, and he lived in the area all his life.  He was a veteran of World War II, serving from 1945 to 1947.

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SCHENECTADY – Linda M. Reed, 73, of Schenectady, passed away on Sunday, November 8, 2020 at the Baptist Health Center in Scotia.  Linda was born in Albany, the daughter of the late Lester Morton St. Clair and Louise M. Welch St. Clair.  She was employed by the former Hallmark Nursing Home in Schenectady, and was also an advocate for those...

ALBANY – Cornelia Masa, 96, died Wednesday, October 28, 2020, surrounded by her loving family.  She was born in Albany, the daughter of the late Barend VandenBergh and Elizabeth Daams VandenBergh, and lived here all her life.  Cornelia really enjoyed a good book and the challenge of a crossword or jigsaw puzzle, but most of all she loved spending time...

TROY – Merrell, Brian F, 70, of Troy, passed away on Tuesday, October 27, 2020 at Samaritan Hospital with his family by his side.  Born in Staten Island, NY he was the son of the late Frank and Gladys Merrell.  Brian retired several years ago from the Watervliet Arsenal where he held various positions.  He enjoyed traveling with his wife...

GUILDERLAND – Marilyn J. Barber James, 90, Guilderland, passed away on Wednesday, October 21, 2020 at St. Peter’s Hospital. Marilyn was born in Albany, was raised in North Albany and Vischers Ferry. She lived most her life in Guilderland.

Marilyn was predeceased by her husband Morgan B. James, Sr. She is survived by her children Ginny James of Boght Corners,...

ALBANY – Mary Rose Frankovic, 96, passed away on Thursday, October 22, 2020 at St. Peter’s Hospital.  Mary Rose was born in Albany, the daughter of the late Bernard F. Nerf and Josephine Donovan Nerf.  She lived in the area all her life, and was employed for many years by the New York State Dept. of Taxation & Finance.  She...

ALBANY – Adam J. Davis, 30, of Albany, passed away on Thursday, October 15, 2020 at St. Peter’s Hospital after a 19-month battle with cancer. Adam was born in Albany. He lived much of his life in Hudson, OH, where he was an accomplished percussionist at Hudson High School, attended a summer high school program at the University of Dublin...

GUILDERLAND —Thomas E. Baker, 92, formerly of Seneca Falls, NY, died peacefully on Monday, September 28, 2020 at his home at Atria Guilderland. He was a music teacher, active volunteer, friend, and faithful follower of Christ.

Tom was born June 19, 1928, the 12th of 14 children, many not surviving childhood, born to William and Belinda Mary (Ford) Baker in...

GUILDERLAND – Michael T. Cioppa, 98, of Guilderland, passed away on Friday, September 25, 2020, at Shaker Place Nursing Home in Colonie.  Michael was born in Albany, the son of the late Michael Cioppa and Filomena LaPosta Cioppa, and lived in the area all his life.  He was a graduate of the Cathedral Academy, and served in the U.S. Army...

ALPHARETTTA, GA – Walter Jon Harrington, 96, formerly of Colonie, passed away on Wednesday, September 23, 2020, in Alpharettta, GA.   Jon, or Wally, as he was also known, was born in New York City, but lived most of his life in the Albany area.  He served in the U.S. Army as part of the 10th Mountain Division during World War...

ALBANY – George H. Nisch, 92, of Albany, passed away on Tuesday, September 22, 2020, at the Teresian House in Albany.  George was born in Albany, and lived here all his life.  He served the U.S. Navy during World War II, and was employed for many years by the Watervliet Arsenal.  He was a gentle loving man who loved being...

ALBANY – Amodeo, Eileen Mary Hines, passed away peacefully at home on September 20, 2020.  Eileen was born in Cohoes, N.Y. on March 17, 1926, the daughter of John and Ellen Scanlon Hines.  She was preceded in death by her only sibling, Gordon Francis Hines, and her beloved husband of over 60 years, Patrick J. Amodeo. Throughout her life Eileen...

ALBANY – George Gadomski, 86, passed away on September 16, 2020 at the Teresian House, Albany. George was born in Mlawa, Poland and lived in Albany. He was employed by Sterling Drug for 39 years, retiring in 1997. George was a communicant of All Saints Catholic Church in Albany. George enjoyed gardening, traveling, volunteering, spending time with his family and...

GUILDERLAND – Nancy Alvaro Mennito, 96, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 14, 2020 at home.  Nancy was born in the South End of Albany, the daughter of the late Lorenzo and Concetta (Artino) Alvaro.  Her claim to fame was writing to President Roosevelt requesting her brother Joseph be sent home during World War II as their father was very...

ALBANY, NY – Dr. Russell F. Mankes, 71 of Guilderland, passed away unexpectedly on September 5, 2020. Born in Niskayuna, he was the only son of the late Frank P. and Venona M. Mankes. He was raised in Rotterdam, graduating from Draper High School then obtaining a bachelor’s in Biology from SUNY Albany in 1971. Following college, he received a...

ALBANY – Carmela M. LoGiudice Couser, 89, of Albany, passed away peacefully after a short illness on Thursday, August 27, 2020 at St. Peter’s Hospital.  Carmela was born in Albany, the daughter of the late Santo and Genevieve Viglucci LoGiudice.  She lived in Albany all her life, and was a graduate of Albany High School and the College of Saint...

ENFIELD, CT – Fr. Alvin (John) Somerville, OFM Conv. was born in Albany, NY on February 21, 1932.  He died on Wednesday, August 19, 2020. Friar Alvin was son of the late Leo and Alvina (Goetz) Somerville.  Besides his Franciscan family, he cherished his family and was deeply loved by them. He was predeceased by his sister Joan Walsh, his...

TROY – Arthur Santo Couser, 64, of Troy, formerly of Albany, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 7, 2020 at the Cooperstown Rehabilitation Center with his devoted family by his side.  Art was born in Albany, and lived there for many years before moving to Troy.  He was a graduate of Vincentian Institute and attended Hudson Valley Community College.  He...

EAST GREENBUSH – Peter M. Bohl, 51, died unexpectedly on Thursday, July 23, 2020 of a heart attack at his home.  Peter was born in Albany and lived in the Albany area his entire life.  He attended Utica College and graduated with a degree in Construction Management.   He worked his entire career for August Bohl Contracting.  He was an avid...