Obituaries
Clara Harrison Sands
Nov 16, 2024
ALBANY – Clara H. Sands died on Saturday, November 16, 2024 at Our Lady of Mercy Nursing Home. Clara was the fourth child of Samuel and Golda (Rothbard) Harrison. She was born on December 22, 1918, in Brooklyn, New York. Although Clara was raised in the Jewish faith, her best friend was Sister Mary Justine, CSAC, from childhood till Sister...
Martin William Moakler, Jr.
Nov 8, 2024
SLINGERLANDS - Dr. Martin William Moakler, Jr., Colonel, US Army (retired) passed away peacefully on Friday, November 8, 2024. Marty was born in 1951 in Troy, NY, to Martin and Lillian (Mott) Moakler. He grew up in Loudonville, where he lived the typical life of a suburban boy in the 1950s. He attended Christian Brothers Academy (CBA) where he made...
Anna Marie Thorne
Nov 1, 2024
ALBANY – Anna Marie Thorne, 94, passed away on Friday, November 1, 2024, at the St. Peter's Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Albany. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late Luigi and Angelina Calsolaro. Marie was a graduate of Cathedral Academy High School and a communicant of the former St. Teresa of Avila Church and the Parish...
Joseph R. Huba
Oct 28, 2024
GUILDERLAND – Joseph R. Huba, beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother, passed away peacefully on October 28, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.
Born on March 5, 1943 in Albany, Joe was the eldest of 7 children born to Walter and Betty Jean Pierce Huba.
A proud graduate of Vincentian Institute, Joe attended HVCC and Union College where he graduated Cum Laude...
Dale F. Jeffers
Oct 18, 2024
ELIZABETHTOWN - Dale F. Jeffers, 79, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, October 18, 2024, at his home in Elizabethtown, NY, one day before his 80th birthday. Dale was born and raised in Watertown, NY, son of Francis Byron Jeffers and Veronica L’Huillier Jeffers. After graduating from Watertown High School, he went on to receive an accounting degree from the University...
Shirley Bensinger
Oct 13, 2024
COHOES - Shirley Bensinger passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, October 13, 2024 at home. Born in Ballston Spa, Shirley graduated from Galway High School. She was a homemaker for a time, but returned to work and retired from Sagamon Mills in Cohoes.
Shirley was a friend to all that knew her, with a heart of gold. There wasn't a place she...
Patricia Rose Latta
Oct 9, 2024
CLIFTON PARK - It is with great sadness that the family of Patricia Rose Latta, age 82 of Clifton Park, NY announces her passing on Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at Samaritan Hospital in Troy. She leaves behind a large family including her sister Faith Thorne, brother Jeffrey Canna (Lynn) both of North Carolina. She also leaves behind four children, Laurel(Joe),...
Nancy M. O'Leary
Oct 5, 2024
ALBANY - Nancy Marie Schober O’Leary, 82 passed away at Glendale Nursing Facility on Saturday, October 5, 2024, after a short illness. Nancy was born in Yonkers on May 1st 1942, to Rose Soldatis Schober and Thomas Schober. She spent her early childhood on Griffiss Air Force Base before her family settled in Schenectady. Nancy attended St. Columba High School...
Dr. Fredrik A. Muller
Sep 22, 2024
NISKAYUNA - Dr. Fredrik Arthur Muller, aged 89, passed away on Sunday, September 22, 2024, in Albany, New York. Born on December 15, 1934 in Fevik, Norway, Fred led a life marked by continual learning, dedication, and kindness.
Fred's educational journey began at Saratoga Springs High School and continued at Union College where he earned a Bachelor of Science. He furthered...
Richard A. Diefendorf
Sep 9, 2024
GLOVERSVILLE - It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Richard Diefendorf, who passed away peacefully on Monday, September 9th, 2024. Born on June 12, 1949 in Little Falls, NY, Richard lived life with gusto and was always able to find the joy in every situation. Even after he lost his sight, he never lost his lust...
Ronald E. Schott
Sep 2, 2024
BRUNSWICK, NY - Ronald E. Schott, 91, of Brunswick passed peacefully from this life on Monday, September 2, 2024 at home, surrounded by his family. A native of Lansingburgh, he was the son of Hans and Dora Olsen Schott. Ron graduated from Lansingburgh High School in 1950, where he was an all-time athletic standout and musical talent. He received his...
Karel M. J. Hoeberechts
Aug 14, 2024
Karel M. J. Hoeberechts, age 90, passed away on August 14, 2024, in Albany, NY. He was born on September 1, 1933, in Rosendaal, Netherlands.
While in Holland, Karel served in the Royal Dutch Air Force. After his military service, he emigrated to the United States where he ventured into various professional fields. He worked as an insurance salesman, was involved...
Letitia M. Stevens
Aug 14, 2024
GUILDERLAND – Letitia M. “Letty” Stevens, 88, went to her eternal home on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, at the Teresian House. Letitia was born in Albany, the daughter of the late Edward T. and Margaret C. Donovan Stevens. She was a lifelong resident of the Albany area. Letitia was a graduate of Vincentian Institute, and St. Peter’s Hospital School of...
Thomas Morden Older, M.D.
Aug 13, 2024
LOUDONVILLE – Thomas Morden Older, M.D. passed away at Albany Medical Center in Albany, New York on August 13, 2024 at the age of 90. Born in Cuba, New York, he was the son of the late Laurence Older, M.D. and Mrs. Nell (Reese) Older. He was pre-deceased by his brother Laurence Older, Jr.
He is survived by his wife Anne...
Walter Balfour
Aug 2, 2024
GHENT – Walter E. Balfour passed away peacefully at age 99 on Friday, August 2,2024, with family by his side. Walter was born in Glens Falls, NY and grew up on his family’s farm in Argyle, NY. He volunteered for the US Navy in 1943 and served as an Electrician’s Mate during WWII. After discharge, he returned home and began...
Corinne M. Williams
Jul 28, 2024
DELMAR - Corinne Mae Williams passed away Sunday, July 28, 2024, at Albany Medical Center Hospital C3 comfort care after a valiant battle against complications following a stroke March 14. Born Feb. 13, 1937 at Columbia Presbyterian Hospital, New York City, to Anna Kuzmack Williams and Jack Williams, Corinne was a graduate of Saints Peter and Paul Elementary School, Class...
James M. Bushey, Sr.
Jul 25, 2024
ALBANY – James M. Bushey, Sr., 87, of Albany, passed away Thursday, July 25, 2024, at Albany Medical Center Hospital. Jim was born in Albany, the son of the late George P. Bushey, Sr. and Esther Marshall Bushey. He lived here all his life. He served in the U.S. Navy for several years and was employed by the Argus Greenwood...
Dorothy Centi
Jul 23, 2024
ALBANY – Dorothy Centi, 94, of Albany, passed away on Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at St. Peter’s Hospital. Dorothy was born in Brooklyn, the daughter of the late Daniel Infante and Antoinette Greco Infante. She worked for a time as a legal secretary, and after her marriage lived in Maryland, New Jersey, Brooklyn, and Worcester, MA before moving to Albany...
Jean E. Frisbee
Jul 19, 2024
DELANSON – On Friday, July 19, 2024, Jean Eleanor Frisbee (nee Farley) passed away at the age of 85 after a brief illness. Jean was a life-long Capital Region resident. A 1957 graduate of Vincentian Institute and a 1988 graduate of Maria College. Jean retired in 2002 from the Department of Taxation and Finance after 22 years of service. She...
Janet Priest-Jones
Jul 13, 2024
AVERILL PARK - Janet Elizabeth Priest-Jones, known by friends and family as Jamie, was born on June 28, 1944 in Port Jefferson, Long Island, New York and raised in Patchogue, New York. She passed away in Hospice at Home in Averill Park (Poestenkill) New York, on July 13, 2024 surrounded by many family members. She was the beloved wife of...
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