WESTERLO – Roy Francis Elk passed away Dec. 12, 2022 after a brief illness. Born April 9, 1941 to Edwin Eugene and Edna Mae (Charlebois) Elk, and raised in Union Hill New York on the family farm. Roy attended Webster High School (’59), SUNY Morrisville (’63) and SUNY Albany (’66) earning a Master of Science… Continue Reading
William A. De Alleaume
GUILDERLAND – William A. De Alleaume, 88, of Albany, peacefully passed away on Saturday, June 3, 2023 at Teresian House. Bill was born in New Rochelle, NY, and resided in Albany after completing a bachelor’s degree in German with a French minor, and a master’s degree in library science at the State University at Albany. … Continue Reading
Debra A. Randall
WILLIAMSTOWN, MA – We are devastated to announce that Debra A. Randall, 67, passed away on January 9, 2023 after a courageous fight against an aggressive cancer. She was in the loving presence of her family until the end. Deb was born in Albany on May 4, 1955 to John W. Randall and Avis Gibbs. … Continue Reading
Russell F. Mankes, PhD
ALBANY, NY – Dr. Russell F. Mankes, 71 of Guilderland, passed away unexpectedly on September 5, 2020. Born in Niskayuna, he was the only son of the late Frank P. and Venona M. Mankes. He was raised in Rotterdam, graduating from Draper High School then obtaining a bachelor’s in Biology from SUNY Albany in 1971…. Continue Reading
Margaret W. Slocum
DELMAR – Margaret “Peggy” Slocum, age 99, passed away peacefully on Sunday Feb. 9, 2020, surrounded by friends and family. She was born on Oct. 18, 1920, in Plainfield, NJ. Growing up, she and her four siblings lived in Florida, Indiana, Ohio and Illinois, as their large family moved with her father’s employment. She married… Continue Reading
Maureen Duncan
ALBANY – Maureen Duncan, 56, of Albany, passed away on Friday, January 24, 2020 after a long illness, surrounded by her loving family. Maureen was born in Albany, and was a lifelong resident. After losing her vision at the age of 24 Maureen began a new path in her life. She went back to school… Continue Reading
Richard J. Witko
NEW SCOTLAND – Richard J. Witko, 72, formerly of the Town of New Scotland, passed away peacefully on May 3, 2019 at the Teresian House after living with dementia for several years. Dick was born in Albany, the son of the late John Witko and Loretta Hoeltzel Witko. He lived in the area all his… Continue Reading
Margaret J. Button
ALTAMONT — Peg Button (Margaret Josephine Ward Condit Button), 72, of Altamont NY, passed away peacefully at the Good Samaritan nursing home in Delmar, NY on Friday, September 15, 2017, surrounded by loved ones. She was born on February 19, 1945 in New Bedford, MA to Edith Alice Ashworth and Fred Cushman Ward. Peg always… Continue Reading
Alan J. Domaracki
GUILDERLAND – Alan J. Domaracki, 67, of Guilderland, passed away Saturday, March 11, 2017. Alan was born in Buffalo, and studied at the University at Albany, where he earned his doctorate in Atmospheric Sciences. He was employed until his retirement by the New York State Public Service Commission. In retirement, he was employed part time… Continue Reading
Susan Doran-Russ
EAST GREENBUSH – Susan Doran-Russ, 62, passed away Monday, January 9, 2017, after a long illness. Born in Pennsylvania, Susan lived in many states before settling in East Greenbush. She received her BA from SUNY New Paltz and a Masters in Social Work from SUNY Albany. She worked at St. Peter’s Hospital and Catholic Family… Continue Reading
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