GUILDERLAND – Merton “Joe” McElwain, 89, of Guilderland, NY died Wednesday, May 10, 2023. He was born on May 27,1933 in Fort Covington, NY, son of the late George and Eva Smiddy McElwain. He graduated from New York State Teacher’s College, Albany in 1955 and attended numerous National Science Foundation courses during the following summers…. Continue Reading
Nicole M. Merriman
COLONIE – Nicole “Nikki” Marie Merriman, 45, of Colonie, passed away on Saturday, February 20, 2021. Nikki was a graduate of Shaker High School in Colonie, and was employed by the University at Albany for many years. She loved bowling, and also the Miami Dolphins. Nikki was predeceased by her father Andrew J. Merriman, Jr. … Continue Reading
Rachel A. Audi
ALBANY – Rachel Ann Audi, 48, of Colonie died peacefully on Friday evening, February 28, 2014, with the people who loved her holding her. Diagnosed just 17 days prior, she fought a heroic battle with breast cancer. A graduate of Shaker High School, Hudson Valley Community College and SUNY Brockport, Rachel spent her life in… Continue Reading
Nicholas J. Birchak
ALBANY – Nicholas “Nick” Birchak, 27, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, August 24, 2011 due to complications from Epilepsy. Nick was born in Grand Junction, Colorado and spent his lifetime spreading kindness, good will, and optimism in spite of his ongoing battles with epilepsy and visual impairments. Nick was a 2002 graduate of Shaker High School… Continue Reading
Charlie A. Zee
ALBANY – Charlie Zee, formerly of Liberty, NY and a resident of Albany for 25 years, passed away on Wednesday, October 14, 2009. He was born in China on September 18, 1919, leaving home at age 17 to work as a merchant marine. Charlie served in the U.S. Navy from 1945 to 1949 in air… Continue Reading
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