Obituaries

COLONIE – Lucille A. Bradley, 83 passed away peacefully at her home on January 15, 2015.  She was born in Hoosick Falls on December 7, 1931. Her parents were the late Charlotte Welling Oliver and Augustus Oliver.  She was married to the late James V. Bradley on November 8, 1952. They raised their 5 children in Troy where she remained...

GUILDERLAND – Donald J. Moore, Sr., beloved father, grandfather and uncle died peacefully on Saturday, January 10, 2015. Don was born in Waterford, NY on September 21, 1925 to Thomas and Mamie Moore.  He was a proud veteran of WWII, serving in the 1269th Engineer Combat Battalion. He maintained close ties with his army buddies throughout his life. He was...

ALBANY – Bessie Padula Pezzula, 96, of Albany, passed away on Saturday, January 10, 2015 at Our Lady of Mercy Life Center, Guilderland.  Bessie was born in Albany, the daughter of the late Bartolomeo and Leonarda Matera Padula.  She was employed as a supervisor by the New York State Office of General Services at the Alfred E. Smith building for...

GUILDERLAND – Carol (VanDenberg) Cleveland, 62, of Guilderland, passed away on Wednesday, January 7, 2015 after a long and courageous battle with lung cancer.  Carol was born in Albany, and lived in the area all her life.  She was a graduate of Guilderland High School, a social member of the North Bethlehem Fire Dept., and a member of the Christ...

ALBANY – Marjorie T. Rogan Maney of Albany, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 5, 2015 in the Hospice Inn at St. Peter’s Hospital.  Marjorie was born in Albany, the daughter of the late Hon. Edward G. Rogan and Margaret Shafer Rogan.  She lived here all her life, and was a graduate of the Kenwood Academy of the Sacred Heart,...

ALBANY – James A. “Jimmy” Rocco, 63, passed away peacefully with his beloved family by his side on Friday, January 2, 2015 in the Hospice Inn at St. Peter’s Hospital.  Jimmy was born in Albany, and lived here all his life.  He was a graduate of Vincentian Institute, Class of 1969, and served in the U.S. Army Reserves.  Jimmy’s life...

SLINGERLANDS – Mildred M. Constant, 95, of Marie Rose Manor, Slingerlands, died peacefully on Sunday, December 28, 2014, at Albany Memorial Hospital.  Mildred was born on March 5, 1919 to Marion and Robert Decker. She is survived by her daughters Arlene Sofia  (Larry), Karen Gatto (Sam), and Sylinda Reed; her grandchildren Michael Sofia, Christopher Sofia, Anthony Gatto, Kelly Lynn, and...

GUILDERLAND – Joseph J. Valek, 67, died suddenly Monday, Dec. 15, 2014 at his home.  He was born in Albany, the son of  the late Joseph W. and Mary Malatesta Valek.  He was a 1965 graduate of Cardinal McCloskey High School, and served in the U.S. Air Force for four years. He earned a degree from HVCC in Criminal Justice,...

McKOWNVILLE – James J. Barber, 90, of McKownville, passed away on Wednesday, December 10, 2014.  James was born in Albany, the son of the late Charles N. and Mary F. McDonald Barber.  He served in the U.S. Army during World War II, and was a 1950 graduate of Siena College.  He was a school teacher at Philip Schuyler High School...

ALBANY – Anna Marie Sgambelluri, 88, of Albany, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 9, 2014 at St. Peter’s Hospital with her family by her side.  Anna was born in Albany, the daughter of the late Angelo and Paula Spagnola Maniscalco.  She lived here all her life, and was employed by the Paramount Lounge (family-owned) in Schenectady for 25 years...

ALBANY – Salvatore L. Raso, 82, of Albany, died Saturday, November 29, 2014 at St. Peter’s Hospital, surrounded by his loving family after a long illness.  Salvatore was born and raised in Cinquefronde, Reggio Calabria, Italy to the late Francesco and Teresa Ascone Raso.  He served in the Italian Army for a time.  After emigrating to the U.S., he was...

GUILDERLAND – Charles E. Ebel, 95, of Guilderland, passed away Tuesday, November 25, 2014 at Albany Medical Center Hospital.  Charles was born in Guilderland, and lived in Albany and Guilderland all his life.  He attended Altamont High School, enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1940, serving through the duration of World War II until discharged in 1946.  He served aboard...

ALBANY – Marjorie Uhl Scilipote, 92, of Albany, passed away peacefully at home on November 22, 2014, surrounded by her family.

Daughter of the late Frederick and Verna Uhl, Marge was born and raised in Altamont.  She graduated from Altamont High School and worked briefly for Sterling Winthrop in Rensselaer.  She was a well-known area artist.  When her youngest child...

DELMAR – Rose Mary Slavin died on Tuesday, November 18, 2014, at the Good Samaritan Lutheran Health Care Center in Delmar.  Rose Mary was the daughter of the late Matthew J. Slavin and Helen M. Nash Slavin.  She grew up in Troy and graduated from St. Peter’s Academy and Catholic Central High School, class of 1941.

Rose was a graduate...

ALBANY – Mary Ellen Blendell, 78, passed away on Monday, November 17, 2014 at Saratoga Hospital to be with her beloved husband Tommy Blendell, who predeceased her in 1996.  Mary was born December 11, 1935 in Albany, the daughter of the late Alphonse and Emma Fischer.  She lived all her life in the area.  She was employed for a time...

ALBANY – Jane M. Ryan, 91, of Albany, passed away Saturday, November 8, 2014 in the Hospice Inn at St. Peter’s Hospital.  Jane was born in Albany, the daughter of the late Harry J. Ryan and Mary “Mae” Donahue Ryan.  She was employed for a time by the New York Telephone Company.

Jane was predeceased by her brother and her...

ALBANY – John J. “Jack” Helm, 55, of Albany, passed away unexpectedly at Albany Medical Center Hospital on Saturday, November 8, 2014.  Jack worked for many years as an autobody bodyman.  He loved working on cars and motorcycles, and helping his friends and family.

Jack was predeceased by his parents Walter and Anne Helm.  Jack is survived by his longtime...

GUILDERLAND – Carol Ann Murray Politi passed away with her family by her side on Wednesday, October 22, 2014.  Carol is survived by her husband John T. Politi, Sr.; her children Catherine (Paul) Srodoski, John (Susan) T. Politi, Jr., Anthony J. Politi, and Patrick (Patricia) M. Politi; her mother Evelyn P. Murray; her grandchildren Michael, Kristen & Peter Srodoski, Victoria...

WYNANTSKILL – Joseph Edward O’Malley, 74, of Wynantskill, passed into the arms of our Lord on Wednesday, October 15, 2014.  Joe was born in Albany, and raised in Cambridge.  He lived in Wynantskill for the past five years, and previously lived in Duanesburg for thirty years.  He was a graduate of Hudson Valley Community College, and was employed by Mary...

ALBANY – Rose M. Grossi (Ferlazzo) a long time resident of Albany, peacefully passed away at home on Sunday, October 12, 2014.  Born in Cincinnati, Ohio in 1925 to the late Tindaro Ferlazzo and Mary (Marrello), she has lived in Albany since 1930.  Rose was a graduate of Philip Schuyler High School and held various office support positions in the...