Obituaries

QUEENSBURY – Robert J. Heitzman, 87, of Queensbury and Lake George, formerly of Annapolis, MD, and Albany, passed away on Saturday, June 27, 2020 at Glens Falls Hospital. Bob was born in Albany, the son of the late George E. and Patricia Seaman Heitzman. He was a graduate of Vincentian Institute and served in the U.S. Army, stationed in Japan....

ALBANY – The Lyons family mourns the passing of Robert S. Lyons, Jr., age 72.  Bob passed away at home after a brief illness on Saturday, June 27, 2020, surrounded by those who love him most. Although Bob quit school at 16, later earning a GED, he became a successful businessman starting in his youth.  He and his wife Myrna...

DELMAR – August C. Bohl, 58, passed away on June 11, 2020 at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady following a brief visit. Born February 2, 1962 in Albany, NY to Herb and Lorraine Bohl, Gus was a lifelong resident of Selkirk. As a young child, Gus was raised on the family farm, and it was during this time that his love...

COLONIE – Shawn Patrick McClune, 42 (aka Shawny-Mac or Mac) passed away peacefully on Friday June 5th, 2020 at St. Peter’s hospital with his mother and father by his side and about 100 of his friends and family gathered outside the window of his room for his final farewell. When Shawn passed at 11:43 that morning a group of his...

ALBANY – Michael J. Kilmade, 69, of Albany, NY, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, May 26, 2020. He died surrounded by his loving family – his high school sweetheart and wife of 44 years, Debbie, and their three children – Chris, Joe (Jessica), and Maureen (Erwin Vandenabeele).

The son of the late Daniel and Tomasina Kilmade, Mike...

McKOWNVILLE – Ruth Ann Abele, 98, of McKownville, passed away on Sunday, May 24, 2020.  Ruth was born in Albany, the daughter of the late John A. and Marie E. Tiernan O’Donnell.  She graduated from Vincentian Institute and the New York State College for Teachers (Predecessor of SUNY Albany).  She was employed for many years as an executive secretary by...

ALBANY – Charles “Charlie” Phillip Rougle, Ph.D., aged 73, died on May 17, 2020, in Albany, New York, after a year-long struggle with leukemia. He passed peacefully with his wife and daughter by his side at Albany Medical Center.

Charles greeted his parents, Rose Mary and Jake, at St. John’s Hospital, in Helena, Montana on September 4, 1946. He grew...

ALBANY – Stanley E. Wehr, 95, of Albany, passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at the Eddy Memorial Geriatric Center in Troy.  Stan was born in New York City, but lived most of his life in Albany.  He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II as a machinist’s mate on a submarine in the Atlantic, and on...

ALBANY – Dolores T. Ertel Belfiore, 91, of Albany, died Sunday, May 10, 2020 at St. Peter’s Nursing and Rehabilitation. Dolores was born in the Town of Bethlehem, and lived in the area all her life. She was employed by the New York Telephone Co. for many years, and by Vincentian Institute for several years. She was a communicant of...

GUILDERLAND – Masa Harry passed away on April 25, 2020.  He was born on the Island of Nama in the Chuuk State, Micronesia.  Funeral services were held May 11, 2020, with burial in Prospect Hill Cemetery, Guilderland, New York.

Click here to view Masa’s place of rest in Prospect Hill Cemetery.

 

 

GUILDERLAND – It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of John J. “Jack” Marcil, on Wednesday, April 29, 2020. He fought the good fight to the very end and will be greatly missed by all who knew him. He died at home, surrounded by his wife and loving family, at the age of 96.

Born in Cohoes,...

SAN LEANDRO, CA – Joyce Knapp Hine, 93, of San Leandro, CA, passed away on Friday, April 17, 2020 in San Leandro, California.  Born August 13, 1926 in Albany, NY, she was the daughter of Harriette and Roy Knapp. She was a graduate of Russell Sage College in Troy, NY.  She moved to California in 1950.

Joyce was predeceased by...

ALBANY – Margaret Mary Nealon, 90, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend died peacefully on Wednesday, April 29, 2020 at the Teresian House Nursing Home in Albany.

Peggy was born and raised in Albany, the daughter of the late Edward and Mary Parsons.  She was a graduate of St. Patrick’s Grade School, where she met her best friend...

ALBANY – Helen Mary Costello Benoit, 101, passed away on Thursday April 23, 2020 at Wesley Enhanced Living at Stapeley in Philadelphia, PA, where she was a resident. Born in Northampton, MA, Helen was a long-time resident of Albany.

After graduating from Northampton High School and Smith College, Helen worked as a technical assistant at Princeton University and a research...

GUILDERLAND – James J. Gianatasio Sr., 79, of Guilderland, passed away on Friday, April 10, 2020.  James was born in New York City, the son of the late Carmine and Julia Gianatasio.  He was a graduate of Manhattan College, and was employed by the New York State Department of Labor for many years, first in New York City, then in...

ALBANY – Salvatore Ilardo, 97, of Albany, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 2, 2020, with his children by his side. Salvatore was born in Lascari, Palermo, Sicily and was an Armed Forces of Italy WWII Veteran. He emigrated to the US with his family in 1966. He was employed as a Laborer for Laborers Local 190. Salvatore loved to...

ALBANY – Mary E. Dollard Kelleher, 83, of Albany, passed away on Thursday, April 2, 2020.  Mary was born Sept. 28, 1936 in Albany to Mary Rice Dollard and her husband William.  Mary was a graduate of Vincentian Institute, and worked for many years for the New York Telephone Co., retiring from NYNEX in 1989.  She was involved with the...

ALBANY – Leonard P. Bopp, 91, of Albany, passed away on Friday, March 27, 2020 at St. Peter’s Nursing and Rehab Center.  Leonard was born in Albany, the son of the late Valentine J. Bopp and Catherine Tiernan Bopp.  He was a graduate of Philip Schuyler High School and was employed by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany for 55...

ALBANY – Joan L. Walsh left this world on March 9, 2020. She was born in Albany on April 19th 19 “something,” the daughter of the late Leo and Alvina Somerville. She was the dear wife of the late William F. Walsh.

Joan was predeceased by her brothers Leo Somerville and Richard Somerville, as well as nephew Lee Somerville.  She...

GUILDERLAND – Joan M. Bailey, 65, passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2020.  Joan was born in Albany, and lived in the area all her life.  She was employed for a time by New York State.

Joan is survived by her children Shannon Correa of Albany, Kenyon C. Manley, II (Julie) of Albany, and Charles Mendel of Shoreline, WA; her...