McKOWNVILLE – Mary H. Stock, a longtime resident of McKownville, died on Sunday, January 10, 2021. She was born in Albany, the daughter of the late Leo E., Sr. and Helen (Simpson) Stock, the sister of Leo E. Stock, Jr., and Walter A. Stock; the aunt of two nephews and a niece. She has had… 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
Rev. Arthur H. Gerhardt
GUILDERLAND, NY – At the age of 99, the Rev. Arthur H. Gerhardt joined his beloved wife, Edith Bender Gerhardt, and passed into eternal glory on November 17, 2016. Known as the people’s pastor, he was a humble and devoted servant of the Lord, whose ministry spanned over 74 years. Arthur was a graduate of… Continue Reading
Anna Comstock Garrison
GUILDERLAND – Anna Comstock Garrison, 95, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 9, 2016 at Good Samaritan Nursing Home, Delmar. Anna was born on September 22, 1920, to the late Ralph E. Comstock and Marietta Keenholts Comstock. She grew up in Menands and Albany, graduating from Albany High School. On August 22, 1941, she married… Continue Reading
Edwin S. Nelson
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… Continue Reading
James J. Barber
McKOWNVILLE – James J. Barber, 90, of McKownville, passed away on Wednesday, December 10, 2014. James was born in Albany, the son of the late Charles N. and Mary F. McDonald Barber. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II, and was a 1950 graduate of Siena College. He was a school teacher… Continue Reading
Leota Zyniecki
GUILDERLAND – Leota “Lee” Zyniecki, born April 12, 1928, left this world gently on February 4, 2014, eleven days after her husband of 65 years passed away. She died in the comfort of her home with family present. Lee was born and raised in Detroit Michigan, the daughter of Alberta and George Gouckenour. She often… Continue Reading
Stanley F. Gecewicz
ALBANY – Stanley F. Gecewicz, 88, of McKownville, died Monday, September 3, 2012 at the Albany Stratton VA Medical Center. Mr. Gecewicz was born and raised in Albany, the son of the late John and Mary Janczys Gecewicz. He lived in McKownville for many years. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II,… Continue Reading
Donald E. Collins
McKOWNVILLE – Donald E. Collins, 85, of McKownville, died peacefully on Saturday, August 4, 2012 with his family by his side. Mr. Collins was born in Albany, and lived in the area all his life. He was employed by the New York Central Railroad both before and after serving in the U.S. Navy during World… Continue Reading
Veronica J. Dugan
McKOWNVILLE – Veronica J. Dugan, 90, of McKownville, died Wednesday, January 18, 2012, at the Teresian House in Albany after a long illness. Born in Albany on October 24, 1921, Ronnie was the daughter of the late John J. Whalen Sr. and Bertha Riley Whalen. She was a graduate of Cathedral Academy, served proudly as… Continue Reading
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