Obituaries

ALBANY – Mary Flahive Burke, 97, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at Our Lady of Mercy Life Center in Guilderland.  Born in Geneva, NY, she was the daughter of the late Stephen C. and Margaret Praemassing Mahan.  After the death of her husband Howard F. Flahive of Glens Falls, she married Patrick J. Burke of Albany, who...

GLOVERSVILLE, NY – Arlene Superko, 96, of Gloversville, NY passed away on Wednesday, April 14, 2021.  She was born in Nanticoke, PA to parents Rose (Burkett) and Edward Superko. Arlene was predeceased by her sister Alma Pearce, brothers Alfred, Robert and Alexander and lifelong friend Ruth Hawkins. She is survived by many nieces and nephews.

After graduation from Bloomsburg State...

GUILDERLAND – Earl H. Karl, of Guilderland, passed away on Monday, January 11, 2021 at Albany Medical Center Hospital.  Earl was born and raised in Averill Park on his family’s dairy farm.  He also lived in East Greenbush before moving to Guilderland over 30 years ago.  Earl served in the U.S. Army for two years and had a long career...

STILLWATER – Brian M. Chmura died March 7, 2021, surrounded by his family, after a long and courageous battle with brain cancer.  Brian was born in Glens Falls Hospital in July 1948, to Walter and Virginia Chmura and resided in Bolton Landing on beautiful Lake George until he graduated with honors from Bolton Central High School in June 1966.  While...

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.  She is survived by her...

ALBANY – Mary Ellen Mangeot Stewart, widow of William C. Stewart, Jr., died on Saturday, February 13, 2021.  Born in 1928 in Fulton, New York, she studied at the College of New Rochelle, B.A. 1949, and worked for the United Nations for 13 years, including a stint in Gaza.  After a sojurn in France and following an M.A. from Columbia...

ALBANY – Margaret Salvatora Cotazino (Zullo) was welcomed into eternal life just in time for Valentine’s Day by her beloved husband, “Sentimental Joe,” on February 12, 2021. Born in Albany’s South End (lower Madison Ave) on April 3, 1927 to the late Joseph and Paola [Bartillilo] Zullo, Margaret and Joe proudly lived in Albany all of their lives, raising their...

ALBANY — William David Gaitor, “Bill,” 68 of Albany, entered into eternal rest on February 6, 2021.  He was born in Troy on February 3, 1953. Bill was the son of the late Joseph James F. Gaitor and late Jean R Gaitor. He was predeceased in death by his brother Robert E. Gaitor; and niece Tonja J. Hatz.

He graduated...

ALBANY – Dorothy Jane (Marino) Fishlinger, 90, of Albany, passed away on Monday, February 1, 2021 in St. Peter’s Hospital.  Dorothy was born in Hollis, NY, the youngest of nine girls, to Anthony Marino and Theresa Miglino.  She married Elmer in 1949, having first met him when she was eight years old, and they spent 64 years together.  They began...

BURNT HILLS – Ruth M Lentine, 90, of Burnt Hills, passed away peacefully on January 6th at her home with her family. Retired from AT&T in 1994 All who new her benefited from her gift of encouragement. She loved people and one hour spent with her made you feel like you had been friends all your life. Her favorite things...

GUILDERLAND – Raphael “Rae” M. DiLello, 93, of Guilderland, passed away on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at the Schuyler Ridge Nursing Home in Clifton Park. She succumbed to complications of the COVID-19 virus. Sadly, she died alone, without family at her side. She had been competently, comfortably, and endearingly ensconced in this and another nursing home for the past six...

ALBANY – Kathleen (Coyne) Donegan, 87, passed away on January 22, 2021 in St. Peters Hospital in Albany, NY.  Born in Co. Galway, Ireland, she was the daughter of the late John Coyne and Mary Joyce of Maam Valley. She was predeceased by six siblings; Michael, Anthony, Joseph and Owen Coyne of London, England; her treasured sister Mary Grealy of...

GUILDERLAND – Barbara A. Kahler, 93, passed away peacefully at St. Peter’s Hospital in Hospice care on Sunday, January 17, 2021 from complications of Covid 19.  Born on February 23, 1927 in St. Augustine, FL, she was the daughter of Elton and Agnes Duggan Beasley.  Barbara grew up in Newburyport, MA, and graduated from Newburyport High School in 1944.  She...

SLINGERLANDS – Bernice “Bernie” Estelle Valentine, age 89, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 14, 2021 at St. Peter’s Hospice Inn, after a brief illness. She was born on August 21, 1931 in Cohoes, New York to Gabrielle Estelle Belanger and Arthur Alix Hervieux. Bernie lost her mom as a young child and Arthur (Gee Gee) later married Blanche Aline...

GUILDERLAND – Kenneth L. Helm, 81, of Guilderland, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 15, 2021.  Ken was born in Albany, the son of the late Robert C. and Emma Conroy Helm.  He lived in the Albany area all his life.  Ken served in the U.S. Air Force for four years, and was stationed in Japan and the Philippines. He...

CLIFTON PARK – Theodora “Teddie” Sally Peart of Clifton Park, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, January 5, 2020, at home, in the care of her loving family. Teddie was born in Albany, the daughter of the late Kenneth Weaver and Catherine Knowles Weaver. She attended school at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception and was a member of the...

McKOWNVILLE – Mary H. Stock, a longtime resident of McKownville, died on Sunday, January 10, 2021.  She was born in Albany, the daughter of the late Leo E., Sr. and Helen (Simpson) Stock, the sister of Leo E. Stock, Jr., and Walter A. Stock; the aunt of two nephews and a niece.  She has had the support and friendship of...