Obituaries

ALBANY – Mary Ellen Mangeot Stewart, widow of William C. Stewart, Jr., died on Saturday, February 13, 2021.  Born in 1928 in Fulton, New York, she studied at the College of New Rochelle, B.A. 1949, and worked for the United Nations for 13 years, including a stint in Gaza.  After a sojurn in France and following an M.A. from Columbia...

ALBANY – Margaret Salvatora Cotazino (Zullo) was welcomed into eternal life just in time for Valentine’s Day by her beloved husband, “Sentimental Joe,” on February 12, 2021. Born in Albany’s South End (lower Madison Ave) on April 3, 1927 to the late Joseph and Paola [Bartillilo] Zullo, Margaret and Joe proudly lived in Albany all of their lives, raising their...

ALBANY — William David Gaitor, “Bill,” 68 of Albany, entered into eternal rest on February 6, 2021.  He was born in Troy on February 3, 1953. Bill was the son of the late Joseph James F. Gaitor and late Jean R Gaitor. He was predeceased in death by his brother Robert E. Gaitor; and niece Tonja J. Hatz.

He graduated...

ALBANY – Dorothy Jane (Marino) Fishlinger, 90, of Albany, passed away on Monday, February 1, 2021 in St. Peter’s Hospital.  Dorothy was born in Hollis, NY, the youngest of nine girls, to Anthony Marino and Theresa Miglino.  She married Elmer in 1949, having first met him when she was eight years old, and they spent 64 years together.  They began...

BURNT HILLS – Ruth M Lentine, 90, of Burnt Hills, passed away peacefully on January 6th at her home with her family. Retired from AT&T in 1994 All who new her benefited from her gift of encouragement. She loved people and one hour spent with her made you feel like you had been friends all your life. Her favorite things...

GUILDERLAND – Barbara A. Kahler, 93, passed away peacefully at St. Peter’s Hospital in Hospice care on Sunday, January 17, 2021 from complications of Covid 19.  Born on February 23, 1927 in St. Augustine, FL, she was the daughter of Elton and Agnes Duggan Beasley.  Barbara grew up in Newburyport, MA, and graduated from Newburyport High School in 1944.  She...

ALBANY – Kathleen (Coyne) Donegan, 87, passed away on January 22, 2021 in St. Peters Hospital in Albany, NY.  Born in Co. Galway, Ireland, she was the daughter of the late John Coyne and Mary Joyce of Maam Valley. She was predeceased by six siblings; Michael, Anthony, Joseph and Owen Coyne of London, England; her treasured sister Mary Grealy of...

GUILDERLAND – Raphael “Rae” M. DiLello, 93, of Guilderland, passed away on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at the Schuyler Ridge Nursing Home in Clifton Park. She succumbed to complications of the COVID-19 virus. Sadly, she died alone, without family at her side. She had been competently, comfortably, and endearingly ensconced in this and another nursing home for the past six...

SLINGERLANDS – Bernice “Bernie” Estelle Valentine, age 89, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 14, 2021 at St. Peter’s Hospice Inn, after a brief illness. She was born on August 21, 1931 in Cohoes, New York to Gabrielle Estelle Belanger and Arthur Alix Hervieux. Bernie lost her mom as a young child and Arthur (Gee Gee) later married Blanche Aline...

GUILDERLAND – Kenneth L. Helm, 81, of Guilderland, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 15, 2021.  Ken was born in Albany, the son of the late Robert C. and Emma Conroy Helm.  He lived in the Albany area all his life.  Ken served in the U.S. Air Force for four years, and was stationed in Japan and the Philippines. He...

CLIFTON PARK – Theodora “Teddie” Sally Peart of Clifton Park, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, January 5, 2020, at home, in the care of her loving family. Teddie was born in Albany, the daughter of the late Kenneth Weaver and Catherine Knowles Weaver. She attended school at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception and was a member of the...

McKOWNVILLE – Mary H. Stock, a longtime resident of McKownville, died on Sunday, January 10, 2021.  She was born in Albany, the daughter of the late Leo E., Sr. and Helen (Simpson) Stock, the sister of Leo E. Stock, Jr., and Walter A. Stock; the aunt of two nephews and a niece.  She has had the support and friendship of...

STATEN ISLAND – Marion Ventosa, lifelong resident of Randall Manor, Staten Island, passed away on December 18, 2020 at age 99. Marion was born in 1921, daughter of John and Josephine Ventosa, and sister to John J. Ventosa. She attended Sacred Heart Elementary School and Notre Dame Academy High School. Marion was an accomplished pianist and began her training at...

ALBANY. Arlene Ellen Koerner, 97, died on Sunday, December 27, 2020 at Daughters of Sarah Nursing Center. It would have been her 75 th wedding anniversary to the late Donald R. Koerner.

Arlene was born on September 18, 1923 in Van Hornesville, NY. She graduated from the Van Hornesville Central School in 1941 and the University of Rochester School of...

ALBANY – Thomas R. Gilmartin, 88, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 25, 2020, Christmas Day.  He was born in Albany, the son of the late Joseph and Dena Gilmartin.  He was predeceased by his sister Marie LaChance and his brother Joseph Gilmartin.  Thomas is survived by his sister Carol Ann Rossi (the late Louis); his nieces and nephews Mark...

ALBANY – Dr. Anthony Francis “Tony” Mastrianni, a man of integrity and compassion, born August 27, 1929, in Mechanicville, N.Y. to Anthony and Carmella Mastrianni. Tony passed away at home with his wife and family by his side, early Tuesday morning, December 22, 2020 at 91 years of age. He graduated with a B.S. from Union College, Schenectady N.Y. in...

ALBANY – Joan Josephine Wagner, age 89,a lifelong Albany resident, passed away on December 25, 2020 at her son’s Poughquag home in the loving care of family.  Joan was born  on May 9, 1931 and was the daughter of the late BJ and Ella (McDade) Farley. She graduated from Vincentian Institute in 1949.  Joan will be remembered for her strength,...

RENSSELAER – Rita A Bremm Dunn, 96, passed away peacefully on Friday December 18, 2020 at the Eddy Village Green in Cohoes NY after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Rita was born in Albany, NY on December 20, 1923 and was the daughter of the late Adam J. and Marie (Hough) Bremm residing at 3 Orford St Albany NY.  ...

ALBANY – Nancy Curtis, 77, of Albany, passed away on Friday, December 18, 2020. Nancy was born August 31, 1943, in Hudson and educated in Valatie. She worked for many years at Capital Region Otolaryngology and retired from the Berkshire Farm. Nancy had a huge heart especially for her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and her cat Blue. She will be truly missed♥.

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