Obituaries

Eleanor C. Derusso

Eleanor C. Derusso

ALBANY – Eleanor C. DeRusso, 99, of Albany, passed away on Friday, March 17, 2017 at the Teresian House.  Eleanor was born in Albany, the daughter of the late Joseph A. DeRusso and Mary L. Cahill DeRusso.  She was employed for thirty years by the Huyck Felt Co. in Rensselaer as a Senior Payroll Clerk. Eleanor enjoyed traveling and trips...

Margaret M. Compisi

Margaret M. Compisi

GUILDERLAND – Margaret M. Compisi, 92, of Guilderland, died Sunday, March 19, 2017 in the Hospice Inn at St. Peter’s Hospital.  Margaret was born in Albany, and lived in the area all her life.  She was well known for her sewing and craft making skills.

Margaret was predeceased by her husband of 64 years, Vito Compisi.  She is survived by...

John E. Kinisky

John E. Kinisky

GUILDERLAND – John E. Kinisky (Jack) of Guilderland died on Wednesday, March 22, 2017, after a long illness. Born in Troy on August 27, 1927 he was the son of Dorothy M. Baker and James P. Kinisky. He lived his early years in Rensselaer and attended St. John’s Catholic High School. He joined the US Navy after graduation and served...

Elaine E. Smith

Elaine E. Smith

ALBANY – Elaine E. Smith entered into eternal peace March 18, 2017. Born in Lynbrook, NY May 11, 1921, Elaine most recently was a resident at Teresian House Nursing Home since 2010. Married in 1945 to Martin C. Smith, she resided in East Rockaway, Long Island until moving to   Delmar in 1967.

Dignified and modest throughout her long life, Elaine...

Alan J. Domaracki

Alan J. Domaracki

GUILDERLAND – Alan J. Domaracki, 67, of Guilderland, passed away Saturday, March 11, 2017.  Alan was born in Buffalo, and studied at the University at Albany, where he earned his doctorate in Atmospheric Sciences.  He was employed until his retirement by the New York State Public Service Commission.  In retirement, he was employed part time by the New York State...

Charles M. Mendel, Sr.

Charles M. Mendel, Sr.

COLONIE – Charles M. Mendel, Sr., 60, of Colonie, passed away on Saturday, March 11, 2017, with his son by his side, after a brief illness.  Chuck was born in Albany, and lived in the area all his life.

Chuck is survived by his pride and joy, his son Charles M. Mendel, Jr., and by a large and loving extended...

Richard M. Dechants

Richard M. Dechants

GREENFIELD CENTER – Richard Dechants was called upon to join his parents after a brief illness surrounded by his family. Born on October 14, 1932, he was the only child of Angelo and Mary (Parente) Dechants. A US Navy Veteran, he served aboard the USS General George M Randall during the Korean War. He retired from General Electric after a...

Robert Lawrence Bolte

Robert Lawrence Bolte

RENSSELAERVILLE – Robert Lawrence Bolte, 73 passed away peacefully at home with his wife and daughter by his side on Sunday, March 5, 2017.  Bob was born on August 14, 1943 in Tomahawk, Wisconsin to the late Alma and Thomas Bolte.  He joined the US Navy in 1961 where he served on the USS Boxer until 1966. His rank was...

Charles M. Stewart

Charles M. Stewart

East Dorset, VT – Charles M. Stewart, 75, died at Albany Medical Center, on February 26, due to head trauma incurred from an accidental fall. A resident of East Dorset, VT, he is survived by his wife, Ruth; sons, Scott (Daniela) Dorset, VT and Todd (Amber), Boulder, CO; a sister Bonnie Boyd, Norwood, NY, three grandchildren, Timothy, Benjamin, and Emily...

Raymond J. Steede, Jr.

Raymond J. Steede, Jr.

ALBANY – Raymond J. Steede, Jr., 68, of Albany, passed away Sunday, February 26, 2017 at Albany Memorial Hospital with his sister and brother-in-law by his side.  During his final days, Ray was always surrounded by his loving family.  Ray was born in Albany, the son of the late Raymond J. Steede, Sr. and Regina A. Ryan Steede.  He was...

Barbara Glenn Leva

Barbara Glenn Leva

GLENVILLE – Barbara Glenn Leva, 82, of Glenville NY, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday February 22, 2017. Mom, Nana, Friend, always in our thoughts, forever in our hearts.

Lucy T. Mccall

Lucy T. Mccall

ALBANY – Lucy T. McCall of Albany, passed away on Sunday, February 26, 2017 in the Hospice Inn at St. Peter’s Hospital.  Lucy was born in Albany, the daughter of the late Frank Campione and Frances Pazienza Campione.  She lived in the area all her life, graduating from St. John’s High School in Albany’s South End.  She was employed as...

Edward G. O’Brien

Edward G. O’Brien

ALBANY – Edward G. O’Brien, 81, of North Albany passed away at home on Friday, February 17, 2017.  Edward was born in Cohoes on March 20, 1935 and was the son of the late Adele Potyrala O’Brien and Edward O’Brien.  He served in the US Navy and retired from the NYS Department of Labor.  He was a devout communicant of...

Donald M. “Nash” Nasholds

Donald M. “Nash” Nasholds

GUILDERLAND – Donald M. “Nash” Nasholds, 92, of Guilderland, passed away on Monday, February 13, 2017 in the Hospice Inn at St. Peter’s Hospital.  Nash was born in Albany, the son of the late Craig Nasholds and Maud Pitcher Nasholds.  He lived in the area all his life, and was a graduate of Albany High School.  He served in the...

Barbara J. Ebel

Barbara J. Ebel

ALBANY – Barbara “Bobbie” Nerf Ebel, 87, of Albany, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 16, 2017 in the Hospice Inn at St. Peter’s Hospital after a brief illness.  Born in Albany, she was a graduate of The Cathedral Academy of Albany and worked for New York State Retirement System.

Barbara was predeceased by her loving husband of 58 years...

Thomas E. Breedlove

Thomas E. Breedlove

GUILDERLAND – Thomas E. Breedlove, 75, of Guilderland, passed away on Tuesday, February 14, 2017 at Ellis Hospital.  Tom was born in Albany, the son of the late Horace F. Breedlove and Margaret L. McDonald Breedlove.  He lived in the area all his life.  He was a graduate of Cardinal McCloskey High School and Siena College, and retired from the...

John J. Caporta, Sr.

John J. Caporta, Sr.

ALBANY – John J. Caporta, Sr., 98, of Albany, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 9, 2017 with his loving family at his side. He was born on February 11, 1918.  John lived in Albany nearly all his life and was a graduate of Vincentian Institute.  He served in the U.S. Navy Submarine Service for the duration of World War...

Jerry Kenneth Scoggins

Jerry Kenneth Scoggins

SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY – Jerry Kenneth Scoggins, our beloved husband, father, brother and friend passed away peacefully on Friday, February 3, 2017, at age 79 in Saratoga Springs, NY.  Ken was born Jan. 21, 1938 in Marietta, Ga.  He was raised in Chattanooga, Tenn., where he graduated from Kirkman High School.  Upon graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force,...

Danielle Courneen

Danielle Courneen

KNOX – Danielle Courneen, 38, of Knox, died suddenly on Saturday, January 28, 2017.  Danielle was born in Albany, and raised in Guilderland.  She was a 1996 graduate of Guilderland High School, where she played girls softball.  She also was a graduate of Hudson Valley Community College, and was employed as a dental hygienist by the dental offices of William...