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Dorothy Centi

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

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

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...

Birgit Lohne

Birgit Lohne

Jul 6, 2024

SCHENECTADY, NY - Birgit L Lohne, 98, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, July 6, 2024 just seventeen days before her 99th birthday. She was surrounded by her adoring family. Born in New Haven CT, she was the daughter of the late Eric Arvid and Alvilde Lundberg. She graduated from Hamden High School...

Jean R. Gantz

Jean R. Gantz

Jul 5, 2024

ALBANY – Jean R. Gantz, 85, passed away on Friday, July 5th, 2024, with her loving family by her side. Born in Albany, NY She was the daughter of the late Robert H. and Dorothea Rifenberick. Jean followed in her mother’s footsteps and was a proud graduate of Albany Medical Center’s Nursing School class of 1959. 

She started her career in...

John H. Hausen, III

John H. Hausen, III

Jul 3, 2024

John H. Hausen III died peacefully on Wednesday, July 3,2024 at age 96. A lifelong Albany resident, John was born August 1, 1927, the son of John and Helen Hausen. He was the joy of his mother’s life. He was called “Sonny” in his youth. His father was a decorated veteran of World War 1 who owned and operated Hausens...

Kathleen H. Katz

Kathleen H. Katz

Jun 26, 2024

SARATOGA – Kathleen Hans Katz, 71, of Ormond Beach, FL, formerly of Saratoga, passed away on Wednesday, June 26, 2024 in Saratoga. Kate was born and raised in Albany, the daughter of the late William C. Hans, Jr., and Helene Crowley Hans. She was a graduate of the former Marylrose Academy. Kate and her husband Stan lived in Albany, Colonie,...

Elizabeth J. Caporta

Elizabeth J. Caporta

Jun 17, 2024

ALBANY – Elizabeth J. Mahar Caporta passed away peacefully at the age of 101 on Monday, June 17, 2024, at the Teresian House in Albany. Betty, as she was known, was born on September 12, 1922 in Albany and grew up in North Albany and the Pine Hills neighborhood. She was the daughter of the late James T. and Elizabeth...

Christine M. Alund

Christine M. Alund

Jun 2, 2024

MECHANICVILLE – Christine “Chrissy” Alund, beloved mother, wife, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away suddenly on a sunny Sunday afternoon, June 2, 2024, at the young age of 55, in Albany, New York.

Christine was born November 30, 1968 in Albany, New York, on a Saturday. She was welcomed into this world as the final daughter of the Alund family, by...

Thomas J. Dorsey

Thomas J. Dorsey

May 26, 2024

GUILDERLAND - Thomas J. Dorsey, Jr., 81, of Guilderland, passed away on Sunday, May 26, 2024 at Albany Medical Center. Tom was born in Syracuse and raised in Albany. He was a graduate of Albany High School, and was employed for many years by the Stratton VA Medical Center in Albany. He volunteered his time at the New York State...

Ellen Ann Miller

Ellen Ann Miller

May 22, 2024

ALBANY – Ellen A. Miller, 76, of Albany, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 22, 2024 in St. Peter’s Hospice.  Ellen was born in Albany, and lived in the area all her life.  She was employed by the Albany Billiard Ball Company and the Veterans Affairs Hospital before starting her own daycare business.  Ellen was a dedicated volunteer, serving with...

Anne Natoli Thomas

Anne Natoli Thomas

May 12, 2024

DALLAS, TX – Anne Natoli Thomas, formerly of Albany, NY, passed away in Dallas, TX, on Sunday, May 12, 2024.  Mrs. Thomas was born in Norwich, NY.  She was the daughter of the late John G. and Grace Juiffre Natoli. 

She graduated from Norwich High School with the class of 1946.  She received her Bachelors and Masters degrees in 1950 and...

Elizabeth J. Friedland

Elizabeth J. Friedland

Apr 30, 2024

ALBANY - Elizabeth "Betty" J. Gage Arn Friedland, age 91, of Albany passed away on Tuesday 30 April, 2024. She was the daughter of Roland V. & Ruth E. Alexander Gage of Esperance, NY. She began her education in the village 2-room schoolhouse, later transferred and graduated from Schoharie Central in 1951. After earning a BS degree from Syracuse in...

Lora May

Lora May

Apr 22, 2024

BALLSTON SPA - Lora May, 83 of Ballston Spa, New York passed away April 22, 2024 in her home surrounded by her loving family and friends. She fought a long, courageous battle with grace, dignity and undeniable strength.  

Lora was born in Smolensk, Russia and resided in London, Ontario and Ballston Spa, New York. She was a strong, fun-loving, fierce woman with so many friends and interests. Food, shopping, and family were...

George E. Martin, PhD

George E. Martin, PhD

Apr 15, 2024

ALBANY - George E. Martin, PhD., born July 3, 1932 in Batavia, NY to William and Annabelle Martin, passed away peacefully on April 15, 2024.  He was predeceased by his parents, his wife Margaret Stewart, PhD., and his companion Ann Githler.  George attended secondary schools in Batavia, did his undergraduate work at the New York State College for Teachers at...

Robert P. Rickards

Robert P. Rickards

Apr 10, 2024

ALBANY - Robert P. Rickards, 86, died Wednesday, April 10, 2024 in Loudonville, NY. The son of the late Robert P. and Kathryn Ann (Waldbillig) Rickards. Robert is survived by his brother John P. Rickards (wife-Karin S. Rickards) of Storrs, CT; his cousin Joseph Rickards of Jamestown, NY; and his two nieces Kristine Schlichting of Glastonbury, CT and Claire Szymanski...

Kenneth P. Mortensen, Sr.

Kenneth P. Mortensen, Sr.

Apr 5, 2024

ALBANY – Into the loving arms of the Lord, and with his beloved daughter at his side, Kenneth P. Mortensen, Sr., 94, entered eternal life on Friday morning, April 5, 2024.  Ken was the son of the late Peter and Alma (Dascher) Mortensen, and brother of the late Lois M. Gresen and Warren D. Mortensen. He and his late wife...

Anna M. Galluzzo

Anna M. Galluzzo

Mar 30, 2024

ALBANY – On Saturday, March 30, 2024, the angels of heaven welcomed Anna Maria Galluzzo into eternal rest surrounded by her loving family at her home.  She was the daughter of Vincenzo and Maria Torre, born in Italy on October 8, 1935.  She emigrated to the United States in 1960 with her husband Vincent.  Anna was a selflessly devoted wife,...

Joseph P. Treffiletti

Joseph P. Treffiletti

Mar 18, 2024

ALBANY – Joseph P. Treffiletti, 81, of Albany, passed away on Monday, March 18, 2024 at Shaker Place Nursing Home.  Joseph was born in Albany, the son of the late Alfred and Ellen Gregory Treffiletti.  He was employed for many years by the New York State Department of Taxation & Finance. 

Joseph is survived by his son Joey Treffiletti, Jr. of...

Colin F. Campbell

Colin F. Campbell

Mar 12, 2024

SLINGERLANDS – Colin FitzJames Campbell, 87, of Slingerlands, passed away on Tuesday, March 12, 2024.  Born in New York City and raised in Rockland County, Colin was a graduate of Ridley College preparatory school in St. Catharines, Ontario, and earned his bachelor’s degree in Journalism from the University of Alberta, in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. He enlisted in the U.S. Army in...

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