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
Herman W. Wyld
GUILDERLAND – Herman William Wyld, 82, of Guilderland, passed away on Tuesday, July 7, 2015, surrounded by his family, at the Hospice Inn of St. Peters Hospital. Son of the late Herman and Ann Scully Wyld, he was born in Albany on December 14, 1932 and was a graduate of the former Vincentian Institute, class… Continue Reading
Mary G. Baleszen
ALBANY – Mary Galish Baleszen, 94, of Albany, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Friday, July 4, 2014. Mary was born in Carnegie, PA, the daughter of the late Anna and Luke Galish. She was raised in the Ukraine until returning to the U.S. at the age of 18. She lived… Continue Reading
Jean E. Rettie
CLIFTON PARK – Jean Elizabeth Rettie, 81, of Clifton Park, died on July 2, 2013. Born in Mt. Kisco, New York, she was the daughter of the late Samuel Rettie of Aberdeen, Scotland and Jennie Nelson Rettie of Yonkers, New York. She graduated from Pleasantville High School and the State University of New York at… Continue Reading
Barbara H. Schrader
LATHAM – Barbara Schrader, 75, passed away on December 21, 2011, at the Schuyler Ridge Nursing Home in Clifton Park, NY after a long illness. She grew up in Oswego, NY, the daughter of William E. and G. Nedra (Lancaster) Huss. Barbara was a 1956 graduate of the State University of New York Teachers College… Continue Reading
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