Obituaries

ALBANY – Mary E. “Betty” Burns, 93, formerly of Albany, passed away on Sunday, June 2, 2019 at the Eddy Village Green in Cohoes.  Betty was born in Troy, the daughter of the late William Logan and Ellen Halloran Logan.  She was employed by the New York Telephone Co., Montgomery Wards, and Matthew Bender, and was an active member of...

ALBANY – Christine Elizabeth Oro, 88, of Albany, formerly of Queens and New City, passed away on Wednesday, May 22, 2019.  Christine was born in Mahoning, PA, but lived most of her life in Queens and Rockland County, before moving to Albany in 2007.  She worked for many years for the Clarkstown Central School District in New City.  She was...

GUILDERLAND – Bernice Carol (Abare) Hauser, 82, of Guilderland died peacefully Saturday, May 18, 2019 at her residence with her family by her side following a short illness.

Born in Lyon Mountain, on December 15, 1936, Bernice was the daughter of the late Herbert and Lillian (St. John) Abare of Plattsburgh, and wife of the late Arthur J. Hauser, Jr.

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NEW SCOTLAND – Richard J. Witko, 72, formerly of the Town of New Scotland, passed away peacefully on May 3, 2019 at the Teresian House after living with dementia for several years.

Dick was born in Albany, the son of the late John Witko and Loretta Hoeltzel Witko. He lived in the area all his life, except during his time...

ALBANY -Robert Fisher, 60, passed away on Tuesday, April 23, 2019.  He was born in Catskill, NY and grew up in Cairo, NY.  Robert was a retired Assistant Head Jailer for the Greene County Sheriff’s Department and also worked for the Cairo-Durham middle and high schools.  He will be remembered by his family and friends from all over for his...

ROCHESTER – Frank Marks Smith died peacefully on April 21, 2019, at the age of 71. Frank graduated from Brighton High School and the University of Rochester.  He served in the United States Navy from 1965-68 and was a longtime employee of the Rochester Institute of Technology.

Frank was predeceased by his wife, Diane Carol Wood Smith, his parents Mary...

OCEAN VIEW, NJ – Suzette Tremblay Miller of Ocean View, NJ, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 9, 2019.  Daughter of the late Maureen Glenn Tremblay, Suzette had been a longtime resident of Sea Isle City, NJ before her relocation to Ocean View.  After attending Ocean City High School, Suzette graduated from Stockton College with a B.A. in Social Work.

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GULDERLAND – Mary C. Thomas Creamer, 65, of Guilderland, passed away peacefully on Good Friday, April 19,2019, with her family by her side in the Hospice Inn at St. Peter’s Hospital.  Mary was born in Albany, an identical twin and one of three triplets born to the late George E. Thomas and Mary J. Promiscuo Thomas.  She lived in Albany...

ALBANY – Denny J Empie went home to be with Jesus, his personal Lord and Savior on April 11, 2019. Denny was born December 5, 1946 in Albany NY. He was predeceased by his parents, Luther and Violet Empie. Denny is survived by his brother Reg and his wife Mary Lu; his brother Bryant, his niece Lisa and nephew Eric,...

GUILDERLAND – Gerald W. “Jerry” Hackstadt, 67, died Thursday, April 11, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. Jerry was born in Hoboken, NJ. His family moved to the Albany area in 1964 where he met and married his bride of 46 years, Debra, and together they built a home.

Jerry enjoyed the casinos in Las Vegas and was a member...

ALBANY – Francis “Frank” H. Keller, 84, of Albany, NY, passed away on April 6, 2019 in the Hospice Inn at St. Peter’s Hospital after a long battle with chronic illness. Born in Queens, NY, he was the son of Francis A. and Florence (Smith) Keller. Frank and his wife Peggy lived on Long Island until 1998 when they relocated...

ALBANY – Joan Simonin Joyce left this life peacefully and with characteristic humor on April Fool’s Day knowing she had enjoyed a well lived life, surrounded with the warmth and godspeed wishes of her loved ones.

Joan arrived March 29, 1923, a first generation American born to Amedee Simonin of France and Bertha Verenne of Belgium in Albany’s West End....

ALBANY – John J. “Jack” Willey, 81, of Clifton Park, passed away on Saturday, March 30, 2019.  John was born in Albany, and lived in various places while growing up, but lived most of his life in the Capital District.  He served in the U.S. Army National Guard and in the U.S. Navy.  He was a graduate of Rensselaer Polytechnic...

ALBANY – Joseph Cahill, 82, of Albany, NY, on Monday, March 25, 2019.  Joseph was born to Irish immigrant parents, and spent his entire life in Albany, except for several years in the U.S. Navy.  He drove a truck as a member of the Teamsters Union for many years.  He leaves behind beloved sister Kathleen Cahill Smith of Rye, NY;...

ALBANY – Joseph M. Lapetina, 95, of Albany, passed away on Friday, March 15, 2019, after a lengthy illness.  Joe was born in New York City, but lived most of his life in Albany. Joseph was the son of the late Mauro and Rosa Lapetina.

Joe was predeceased by his cherished wife of 63 years, Mary Gaffney Lapetina. He was...

GUILDERLAND – Marie L. Gianatasio, 78, of Guilderland, passed away on Saturday, March 9, 2019.  Marie was born in the Bronx, the daughter of the late John and Louise Musella.  She was a graduate of Hunter College, and was employed by the New York State Departments of Labor and Civil Service.  She and her family moved from the Bronx to...

GUILDERLAND – John F. Walsh, Jr., 59, of Guilderland, passed away on Friday, March 8, 2019.  John was born in Rockville Center, NY, the son of the late John F. Walsh, Sr. and Margaret Mulholland Walsh.  His family moved to Guilderland when he was a child.  He was a graduate of Guilderland High School, Hudson Valley Community College, and Clarkson...

ALBANY – John B. Bolognino, 68, of Albany, passed away with his family by his side on Sunday, March 3, 2019.  John was born in Albany, the son of Mary Caricari Bolognino, and the late Carl Bolognino.  He was a graduate of Philip Schuyler High School, and was employed by the New York State Senate for over twenty five years. ...

SLINGERLANDS – Robert L. Ecuyer, 82, of Slingerlands, passed away peacefully late Saturday, February 16, 2019.  Known to his family and friends as Bob, he was born on December 30, 1936 in Albany, New York, where he grew up and lived.  He was employed for many years by the NYS Dept. of Transportation, and later by the former State Emergency...