Obituaries
Edward “Ed,” “Eddie,” Francis O’Brien
ALBANY – On the morning of October 13, 2015, Ed passed away peacefully after a three-year battle against cancer.
Ed O’Brien was born in the City of Albany, New York on August 23, 1956. He was the fifth child of six, third son, of Eileen E. Ruth and John (Jack) T. O’Brien, Jr.
As a toddler, Ed would sit in...
Patricia A. Rafferty
RAVENA – Patricia Ann Rafferty, 74, of Ravena, passed away Sunday, October 11, 2015 at St. Peter’s Hospital. Patricia was born in Albany, where she lived until marrying and moving to Ravena. She was a graduate of Vincentian Institute, and was employed by New York Telephone Co. for several years, and then by the Federal Government for many years until...
Susan Marie Macri
GUILDERLAND – Susan Marie Macri, 55, of Guilderland, passed away after a sudden illness on Thursday, October 1, 2015. Sue was born in Albany, and lived in the area all her life. She was a graduate of Mercy High School, class of ’79, and attended Maria College. She was employed for many years by the Albany County Dept. of Social...

Nancy A. Peters
ALBANY – Nancy A. Peters, 75, of Albany, left the love of her life, best friend of 60 years, and husband of 22 years, Fritz Peters, on Friday, September 25, 2015. Nancy was born in Albany, and was a proud graduate of Vincentian Institute Class of 1957. She was employed by British American Publishing.
Her seven children Kelly Stratton, Jennifer...
Frederick M. Sano, Sr.
ALBANY – Frederick M. Sano, Sr., 88, of Albany, passed away Tuesday, September 22, 2015. Fred was born in Copake, but lived in Albany most of his life. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II, receiving three medals, and after the war was employed in the insulation industry and by the Watervliet Arsenal. He then began a...
Richard P. Riendeau
Richard P. Riendeau died quietly in his sleep September 20, 2015 at Evergreen Commons in East Greenbush, New York.
Born September 22, 1932 in Springfield, Massachusetts to the late Estelle (Gagnier) Riendeau and Arthur Riendeau he graduated from Springfield Technical High School in 1950 and received a Bachelors of Science from Springfield College in 1954 and a Masters Degree in...
Loretta M. Washock
TROY – Loretta M. Washock, 75, of Troy, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday, September 20, 2015. Loretta was the daughter of the late Thomas B. and Bertha (Orr) McNeff. She was born July 29, 1940 in Coney Island Hospital, Brooklyn. She moved to Watervliet when she was 5 years old and grew up in the Port...
Roy C. Frederick
BALLSTON SPA – Roy C. Frederick, 75, of Ballston Spa, passed away on Sunday, September 20, 2015 at Albany Medical Center Hospital. Roy was born and raised in Albany, the son of the late Roy A. and Mary E. Keenan Frederick. During his career he lived in Rutland, VT, Liverpool, Greene, and Ballson Spa, NY He was a 1958 graduate...
Claire Terese Ventosa
HALFMOON, NY – Claire Terese Ventosa, 85, passed away in the arms of her beloved husband, John, surrounded by their children and grandchildren on Saturday evening, September 19, 2015.
Though a city girl through and through – raised in Highbridge, Bronx and a longtime resident of Staten Island- Claire was happiest at the home she made with John on Great...
Cynthia Costonia Alston-Harris
ALBANY – Cynthia (Cindy) Costonia Alston-Harris was born on March 7, 1959, and transitioned into eternal rest on Sunday, August 30, 2015 surrounded by her children, family and friends.
Cynthia is the daughter of Reverend Joseph S. Forte’ Sr. (deceased) and Mrs. Vera C. Forte. She accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at the Mount Moriah Baptist...
Warren W. Ostrander
ALBANY – William W. Ostrander, 75, of Albany, passed away on Sunday, August 23, 2015 at St. Peter’s Hospital. Bill was born in Albany, and lived here all his life. He was a graduate of Christian Brothers Academy, and served in the U.S. Army. He was employed for many years as a printer by the New York State Dept. of...
Doris Meineker Beberwyck
SLINGERLANDS – Doris Meineker Beberwyck, 91, of the Beverwyck in Slingerlands, died at St. Peter’s Hospital on Wednesday, August 19, 2015. Doris was the daughter of Otto and Eleanora Meineker. She was a graduate of Rensselaer High School, attended nursing school, and was a veteran of the U.S. Navy WAVES, serving during World War II. She was a member of...
Elizabeth A. Riedy
GUILDERLAND – Elizabeth A. Riedy, 91, of Guilderland, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 13, 2015 at her home. She was born in Hollywood, the daughter of the late Frank and Elizabeth Shellenback. She was raised in California and Boston, but lived most of her life in Albany. Betty devoted herself to her family. She enjoyed skiing in the Adirondacks;...
Walter S. Pogoda
ALBANY – Walter S. Pogoda Jr., 80, of Albany passed away at his home on Wednesday, August 5, 2015, surrounded by his loving family. To his friends and family he was simply known as “Shiney”. He worked as a baker in the family business, Broadway Bakery for more than 40 years. He made the best rye bread and hard rolls...
Josephine Ann Tozzi
ALBANY – Josephine Ann Tozzi, 86, of Albany, passed away Sunday, August 2, 2015, at Albany Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. She was born in Ravena and was the daughter of the late Salvatore and Mary Pomellitto. Josephine has been an Albany resident since 1951. She had worked for the Albany School District for several years. Josephine was a...
Rosaria “Sara” Schepisi
ALBANY – Rosaria “Sara” Schepisi, 87, died after a brief illness at Hospice Inn on Saturday, August 1, 2015. Rosaria was born in San Piero Patti, Sicily, on November, 18, 1927. She was the daughter of the late Giuseppe and Giuseppina Marrello. Family was most important to Rosaria. Her granddaughter and her great- granddaughters were the flowers of her garden...
Patrick E. Renaghan
COLONIE – Patrick E. Renaghan, 79, of Colonie, passed away on Wednesday, July 22, 2015 at the Hospice Inn in St. Peter’s Hospital. Pat was born in Bayside, Queens, the son of the late Patrick F. Renaghan, and Helen R. McNamara Renaghan. He was raised in the Bronx and lived there until relocating his family to Roanoke, VA. The family...
Jacob F. “Jack” Nowak, Jr.
GUILDERLAND – Jacob F. “Jack” Nowak, Jr., 73, passed away peacefully with his family at his side on Saturday, July 18, 2015 in the Hospice Inn at St. Peter’s Hospital. Jack was born in Albany, the son of the late Jacob F. Nowak, Sr. and Anne Romanowski Nowak. He served in the U.S. Army for three years, and was employed...
Herman W. Wyld
GUILDERLAND – Herman William Wyld, 82, of Guilderland, passed away on Tuesday, July 7, 2015, surrounded by his family, at the Hospice Inn of St. Peters Hospital. Son of the late Herman and Ann Scully Wyld, he was born in Albany on December 14, 1932 and was a graduate of the former Vincentian Institute, class of 1951. After graduation he...