GUILDERLAND – Francis J. Welnhofer, 101, passed away on Friday, December 4, 2020 at his home. Francis was born in Albany, the son of the late Francis J. and Elizabeth Kahlert Welnhofer. He served in the Army during World War II, having described his contribution many times as having served in the “fighting ordinance,” since… Continue Reading
Ruth A. Abele
McKOWNVILLE – Ruth Ann Abele, 98, of McKownville, passed away on Sunday, May 24, 2020. Ruth was born in Albany, the daughter of the late John A. and Marie E. Tiernan O’Donnell. She graduated from Vincentian Institute and the New York State College for Teachers (Predecessor of SUNY Albany). She was employed for many years… Continue Reading
Joan S. Joyce
ALBANY – Joan Simonin Joyce left this life peacefully and with characteristic humor on April Fool’s Day knowing she had enjoyed a well lived life, surrounded with the warmth and godspeed wishes of her loved ones. Joan arrived March 29, 1923, a first generation American born to Amedee Simonin of France and Bertha Verenne of… Continue Reading
Joseph M. Lapetina
ALBANY – Joseph M. Lapetina, 95, of Albany, passed away on Friday, March 15, 2019, after a lengthy illness. Joe was born in New York City, but lived most of his life in Albany. Joseph was the son of the late Mauro and Rosa Lapetina. Joe was predeceased by his cherished wife of 63 years,… Continue Reading
Alice D. Chichester
BOOTHBAY HARBOR, ME – Alice Delaney Chichester 96, of Boothbay Harbor, Maine (formerly of Albany New York), peacefully went home to be with her Lord and Savior on May 1, 2018 with her daughter by her side at St. Andrews Village, Boothbay Harbor, Maine. Alice was born on April 12, 1922 the daughter of Olivia… Continue Reading
John A. Vanstone
GUILDERLAND – John Vanstone, 86, passed away on Sunday, January 14, 2018. He was kind, compassionate, gentle, and eternally polite. He was a wonderful father and husband, a loving friend and family member. His interests included military history, natural history, geology, climatology, astrophysics, engineering, economics, college football, British period fiction and spy thrillers. He loved… Continue Reading
Claire H. Gavin
SCHENECTADY – Claire H. Gavin, 96, of Rotterdam, passed away on Monday, May 29, 2017 at Ellis Hospital. Claire was born in Schenectady on November 1, 1920, the daughter of Joseph & Mary Ziolkowski. She attended Schenectady schools and graduated from Mont Pleasant High School. She graduated from nursing school and worked as a child… Continue Reading
Mark A. Delamater
ALBANY – Mark A. Delamater, 90, of Albany, passed away Tuesday, June 9, 2015 in the Hospice Inn at St. Peter’s Hospital. Mark was born and raised in Portsmouth, OH, the son of the late Ralph E. and Inez H. Potts Delamater. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II, including service aboard… Continue Reading
Miriam L. Swift
GLENMONT – Miriam L. Swift, 88, of Glenmont, passed away on Sunday, May 17, 2015 at the Hospice Inn in St. Peter’s Hospital surrounded by her loved ones. Miriam was born in Schenectady, the daughter of the late Donald Becker Yates and Margaret Mary Hermann Yates. She was raised in Scotia, and was a 1944… Continue Reading
Marilyn H. Cantwell
GUILDERLAND – Marilyn H. Cantwell (Hebert), a long time resident of Albany, died at Our Lady of Mercy Life Center on May 17, 2014. Born in Cohoes in 1930 to the late William J and Genevieve (Gildea) Hebert and sister of the late Col. William Hebert (Alice), Marilyn was married for 49 years to the… Continue Reading
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