Obituaries

STATEN ISLAND – Marion Ventosa, lifelong resident of Randall Manor, Staten Island, passed away on December 18, 2020 at age 99. Marion was born in 1921, daughter of John and Josephine Ventosa, and sister to John J. Ventosa. She attended Sacred Heart Elementary School and Notre Dame Academy High School. Marion was an accomplished pianist and began her training at...

ALBANY. Arlene Ellen Koerner, 97, died on Sunday, December 27, 2020 at Daughters of Sarah Nursing Center. It would have been her 75 th wedding anniversary to the late Donald R. Koerner.

Arlene was born on September 18, 1923 in Van Hornesville, NY. She graduated from the Van Hornesville Central School in 1941 and the University of Rochester School of...

ALBANY – Thomas R. Gilmartin, 88, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 25, 2020, Christmas Day.  He was born in Albany, the son of the late Joseph and Dena Gilmartin.  He was predeceased by his sister Marie LaChance and his brother Joseph Gilmartin.  Thomas is survived by his sister Carol Ann Rossi (the late Louis); his nieces and nephews Mark...

RENSSELAER – Rita A Bremm Dunn, 96, passed away peacefully on Friday December 18, 2020 at the Eddy Village Green in Cohoes NY after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Rita was born in Albany, NY on December 20, 1923 and was the daughter of the late Adam J. and Marie (Hough) Bremm residing at 3 Orford St Albany NY.  ...

ALBANY – Dr. Anthony Francis “Tony” Mastrianni, a man of integrity and compassion, born August 27, 1929, in Mechanicville, N.Y. to Anthony and Carmella Mastrianni. Tony passed away at home with his wife and family by his side, early Tuesday morning, December 22, 2020 at 91 years of age. He graduated with a B.S. from Union College, Schenectady N.Y. in...

ALBANY – Joan Josephine Wagner, age 89,a lifelong Albany resident, passed away on December 25, 2020 at her son’s Poughquag home in the loving care of family.  Joan was born  on May 9, 1931 and was the daughter of the late BJ and Ella (McDade) Farley. She graduated from Vincentian Institute in 1949.  Joan will be remembered for her strength,...

ALBANY – Nancy Curtis, 77, of Albany, passed away on Friday, December 18, 2020. Nancy was born August 31, 1943, in Hudson and educated in Valatie. She worked for many years at Capital Region Otolaryngology and retired from the Berkshire Farm. Nancy had a huge heart especially for her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and her cat Blue. She will be truly missed♥.

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SCHENECTADY – Marian A. O’Connor, 90, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 21, 2020 at Ellis Residential and Rehabilitation Center.  Born December 14, 1930 in Albany to John G. Wemple, Sr. and Marian (Van Deusen) Wemple, Marian graduated from Blessed Sacrament School and Vincentian Institute, Albany.   After raising her six children, she graduated from Schenectady County Community College with an...

SELKIRK – Jane G. O’Keefe, 90, of Selkirk, passed away at home under hospice care on Thursday, March 12, 2020, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Cohoes, the daughter of William and Gertrude Brown. Jane worked for New York State a number of years where she met her future husband Tom.  She worked as a cafeteria monitor...

ALTAMONT – Rita Ann Rosenthal, 76, of Altamont, passed away on Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at Albany Medical Center Hospital after a long illness.  Rita was born in Troy, the daughter of the late Leo and Cora Wood Guerin.  She was a graduate of Mildred Elley, and was employed for a time by the Albany Academy.  Rita was a communicant...

SLINGERLANDS – Dori Houston Brown, 76, wife of Jan C. Brown, passed away peacefully at St. Peter’s Hospice Inn on Friday, December 11, 2020.  Dori was very noble and brave, and much loved by her husband, close friends and family.

There will be no calling hours or service.  In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s...

ALBANY – Anthony J. Piccolino, 72, of 725 New Scotland Ave, Albany, passed away on Thursday, December 10, 2020.  Anthony was born in Albany, the son of the late Anthony and Margaret Piccolino.  He lived here all his life, and attended both the Junior College of Albany and SUNY Albany.  He was employed by the New York State Dept. of...

GUILDERLAND – Francis J. Welnhofer, 101, passed away on Friday, December 4, 2020 at his home.  Francis was born in Albany, the son of the late Francis J. and Elizabeth Kahlert Welnhofer.  He served in the Army during World War II, having described his contribution many times as having served in the “fighting ordinance,” since his job had been to...

COLONIE – Jean M. Phibbs, 76, of Colonie, passed away on Sunday, November 29, 2020.  Jean was born in Albany, the daughter of the late Daniel J. and Rosalyn M. Zehner Conlan.  She was employed by the New York Telephone Co. and Campbell Plastics, and for many years by Trans World Entertainment until her retirement.  Jean was known for her...

ALBANY – On Saturday, November 28, 2020, Jennifer Mary Campbell passed quietly into eternal life with her husband Denis at her side. Jennifer was born in Albany, NY on July 2, 1963, to James and Patricia Kelly.  Jenni attended St. Margaret Mary’s Elementary, Mercy High School and the Junior College of Albany where she built many lifelong friendships. As a...

BERNE – Victor L. Blanchet, 93, of Berne, passed away on Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at the Greene Meadows Nursing Home in Catskill.  Victor was born in Albany, the son of the late Andrew and Regina DuBruy Blanchet, and he lived in the area all his life.  He was a veteran of World War II, serving from 1945 to 1947.

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SCHENECTADY – Linda M. Reed, 73, of Schenectady, passed away on Sunday, November 8, 2020 at the Baptist Health Center in Scotia.  Linda was born in Albany, the daughter of the late Lester Morton St. Clair and Louise M. Welch St. Clair.  She was employed by the former Hallmark Nursing Home in Schenectady, and was also an advocate for those...

ALBANY – Cornelia Masa, 96, died Wednesday, October 28, 2020, surrounded by her loving family.  She was born in Albany, the daughter of the late Barend VandenBergh and Elizabeth Daams VandenBergh, and lived here all her life.  Cornelia really enjoyed a good book and the challenge of a crossword or jigsaw puzzle, but most of all she loved spending time...

TROY – Merrell, Brian F, 70, of Troy, passed away on Tuesday, October 27, 2020 at Samaritan Hospital with his family by his side.  Born in Staten Island, NY he was the son of the late Frank and Gladys Merrell.  Brian retired several years ago from the Watervliet Arsenal where he held various positions.  He enjoyed traveling with his wife...

GUILDERLAND – Marilyn J. Barber James, 90, Guilderland, passed away on Wednesday, October 21, 2020 at St. Peter’s Hospital. Marilyn was born in Albany, was raised in North Albany and Vischers Ferry. She lived most her life in Guilderland.

Marilyn was predeceased by her husband Morgan B. James, Sr. She is survived by her children Ginny James of Boght Corners,...