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
Robert Lockwood Perry
GUILDERLAND – Robert Lockwood Perry, 82, of Guilderland, passed away on Tuesday, November 9, 2010 at St. Peter’s Hospice Inn. Born on September 16, 1928, the son of James and Mabel Perry, Robert graduated from Milne High School and earned a BS degree in Chemistry at Union College. He served in the U.S. Army during… Continue Reading
Rita Gecewicz
ALBANY – Rita Gecewicz, 85, of McKownville, died Sunday, January 3, 2010 at the Teresian House. Mrs. Gecewicz was born in the Bronx, but lived in Albany since 1946. She was an active member of Christ the King Church and also founded the Arbor Hill Lassie League, a girls softball league, serving as the first… Continue Reading
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