Obituaries

ALBANY – Edwin S. Nelson, 92, of McKownville, passed away on Tuesday, December 29, 2015 at St. Peter’s Hospital.  Ed was born in Albany, the son of the late Oscar Nelson, an immigrant from Sweden, and Astrid Neilson Nelson, an immigrant from Denmark.  He lived in the area all his life.  As a teenager he caddied at Wolfert’s Roost, and...

ALBANY – Anthony J. Harden, born on April 22, 1927 in Canajoharie, NY of Everett and Mary Julia Harden, died on Thursday, December 24, 2015 at the Teresian House in Albany.  During World War II, Mr. Harden served in the U.S. Army’s 42nd Infantry “Rainbow” Division, and he was part of the group that liberated the concentration camp at Dachau. ...

ALBANY – William J. McSpedon, 60, of East Berne, passed away on Thursday, December 17, 2015 in the Hospice Inn at St. Peter’s Hospital.  Bill was born in Dobbs Ferry, and raised in Carmel.  He lived in Lake Hopatcong, NJ for several years before moving to the Albany area.  He attended Colgate University, and was employed as a heavy equipment...

ALBANY – Ruth A. Wolfe, 98, of Albany, passed away Monday, December 14, 2015 at Our Lady of Mercy Life Center.  Ruth was born in Albany, the daughter of the late Jacob C. and Anna Kolb Reinemann.  She lived in Albany all her life, and was employed by the Embossing Company, and by Tobin Packing Co.  She enjoyed spending summers...

ALBANY –  Leo P Dean,  of Albany passed away peacefully on Saturday Dec  12, 2015.   Leo was employed at Norvest  Financial Services as Executive Vice President since 1991 as an Insurance Consultant.

Leo was born May 3, 1924 , son of  the late Richard J Dean  and  Lillian M, Hynes  of  Albany and  Watervliet.    Brother of the late John R...

ALBANY – Thomas Christopher “Tom” Vacek, 31, of Albany, passed in his sleep on Monday, December 7, 2015.  Tom had a big heart and was always quick to lend a helping hand. A sports fan his entire life, Tom enjoyed college basketball, golf, and auto racing.  He will also be remembered for his prowess in the kitchen.

Tom is survived...

ALBANY – Rose A. Cassala, 82, of Albany, passed away on Sunday, December 6, 2015, in the Hospice Inn at St. Peter’s Hospital.  Rose was born in Albany, the daughter of the late Joseph DePremis and Mary Cerone DePremis.  She lived here all her life, and was employed by the Internal Revenue Service and the National Credit Union Administration.  She...

LOUDONVILLE – Virginia L. “Kip” Barr Kotecki of Loudonville, entered into eternal life with her family by her side on Tuesday, December 1, 2015, in the Hospice Inn at St. Peter’s Hospital.  Kip was born in Albany, the daughter of the late Jack Barr and Mary Kenyon Barr.  She was a graduate of the Cathedral Academy, and met and married...

ALBANY – Joseph E. Montana, 93, of Albany, passed away Sunday, November 22, 2015 in Great Barrington, MA.  Mr. Montana was born in Albany, and lived in the same neighborhood all his life.  He served in the U.S. Army Infantry during World War II, and was employed as a toolmaker by the Simmons Fastener Corp. for 26 years.  He then...

COLONIE – Louis A. Perretta, 44, of Colonie, passed away suddenly Nov. 16, 2015.  He is the loving and cherished son of Gloria Audi Perretta; and loving brother of Arthur Vincent Perretta.  He was an avid Steelers fan, and a superb billiards player, and a total one hundred percent animal lover.

Relatives and friends are invited to calling hours on...

BRUNSWICK – Ernest D. “Jim” Pirman, age 86, of  Brunswick, died peaceably at home with his daughters on Monday, November 9, 2015. Born in Brooklyn he was raised in Brooklyn and the Adirondacks of NY and Bradenton FL. Jim lived most his adult life in Brunswick with his dogs Pucky, Basil, Dumper, Blackie, and Brownie; and many friends. His pride...

ALBANY – William W. Roylance, Sr., 89, of Albany, passed away at Our Lady of Mercy Life Center on Friday, November 6, 2015.  Bill was born in Saratoga Springs and raised in Cohoes.  He attended Cohoes High School, and joined the U.S. Navy during World War II, serving in the South Pacific.  After the war he completed high school and...

ALBANY – Charlotte A. Mullen, 74, of Saratoga Springs, formerly of Albany, passed away Wednesday, November 4, 2015 at St. Peter’s Hospital.  Charlotte was born in  Arlington, MA, but lived in this area most of her life.  She was employed by the former W. T. Grant, Co., and also by Friendly Home Parties in Albany.  She also enjoyed playing cards...

ALBANY – Mary Florence Schofield, 93, passed away Tuesday, November 3, 2015 at the Kingsway Arms Nursing Center in Schenectady, NY.  Mary was born in Montréal West, Canada, where her grandfather was mayor 20 years earlier.  In 1950, she married Frederick David Schofield, a decorated World War II fighter pilot.  Mary was employed as a draftsman by the Canadian Pacific...

ALBANY – Rose Mary Wildman, 87, of Albany, passed away Wednesday, November 4, 2015 at the Capital Living Nursing & Rehab Centre in Schenectady.  Rose was born in Brooklyn, the daughter of the late Constantino and Bella “Adele” Ferrenti Marullo.  She moved to Albany in 1946, and here she was employed by the Whitney’s, Myers, and Muhlfelder’s department stores.  Rose...

GUILDERLAND – Mary D. Griswold, 95, of Guilderland, passed away Tuesday, November 3, 2015 at Our Lady of Mercy Life Center.  Mary was born in Albany, the daughter of the late John J. and Margaret E. Ketzer Douglas.  She lived in the area all her life, and was a graduate of the Cathedral Academy and the Mildred Elley Business School. ...

GUILDERLAND – Joseph Patrick O’Connor, 49, of Guilderland, passed away on Tuesday, November 3, 2015, in Boston, surrounded by his family. Joe was as strong as he was unselfish, as positive as he was generous, as loving as he was loved, and Joe will be deeply missed by everyone who knew him.

Joe leaves behind the most important thing to...

ALBANY – Joseph E. Pickett, 93, of Albany, passed away on Friday, October 30, 2015 at the Eddy Heritage House.  Joe was born in Rensselaer, the eldest of six children of the late Joseph and Anna Stormier Pickett.  He moved to the Albany’s South End, living on Catharine St since 1955. He attended Philip Schuyler High School, where he ran...

ALBANY – Thomas E. Joyner, 90, passed away on Sunday, October 25, 2015, at St. Peter’s Hospital. Thomas was born in Oxford, Ohio, the son of the late Fred B. and Mae Joyner. He was raised in Miami, Ohio where he played high school football under legendary coach Weeb Ewbank who led the Baltimore Colts to NFL championships in 1958...

 

GUILDERLAND – Barbara A. Coogan, 79, of Guilderland, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, October 25, 2015.  A lifelong resident of Guilderland, Barbara was the daughter of the late Neil D. and Anna Childs of McKownville.  Barb graduated from Guilderland High School in the late fifties and later went back to her alma...