
ALBANY – John D. Burke, 41, of Albany, passed away on Friday, August 5, 2022, at St. Peter’s Hospice. John was born on Long Island, and raised in Ridge, NY. He was a graduate of Longwood High School, and attended Suffolk County Community College and SUNY Cortland. John was a master at his trade, specializing… Continue Reading
Arthur V. Lucarelli

ALBANY – Arthur V. Lucarelli, 90, of Albany, passed away on Wednesday, March 16, 2022, at the Teresian House. Art was born in Schenectady where he lived until moving to Albany in 1962. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War, and was a member of the former Pat Aiezza Post #1181. He… Continue Reading
Marjorie Ellen “Midge” Johnson

SCOTIA – Marjorie Ellen “Midge” Johnson was called home to the loving arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, September 21, 2021. Marjorie was born in Everett, MA on May 14, 1922 to H. Martin and Ruth Johnson, and lived most of her life in Scotia, NY. She was a graduate of… Continue Reading
Francis J. Welnhofer

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
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