Obituaries

BALLSTON SPA – Nancy Scott Coryea, 85, died Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2013, at Maplewood Manor Nursing Home in Ballston Spa.  She was born on Dec. 26, 1927 in Ellenburg Depot, to Lois Chilton Scott and William F. Scott, Sr.  A memorial mass is scheduled for Friday,  January 3, 2014, 11 a.m., at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Ballston Spa.

SCOTIA – Frank C. O’Connor, Jr., 83, spouse of Marian A. Wemple, died peacefully with his loving family present on December 11, 2013 at Ellis Hospital. 

Born April 1, 1930 in Albany, NY to Frank C. O’Connor, Sr. and Essie (Kearney) O’Connor, Frank graduated from St. Joseph’s School, Albany and from Christian Brother’s Academy in the class of 1948. ...

GREEN ISLAND – Herbert R. Gibson, 64, of Green Island, died peacefully at Albany Medical Center on December 7. He was born in Oneonta, the son of the late Herbert A. and Grace Paris Gibson. He graduated from Delhi Tech and the University of Georgia, and was employed by the NYS Health Department, working first as a food service inspector...

ALBANY – Elisabeth Kappeller, 91, died at home on November 26, 2013 after a brief illness. Elisabeth was born in Hungary.  She, her late husband Henry, and their three children emigrated to America in the early 1950s.  They settled in Hudson, NY  where she lived until moving to the Albany area 15 years ago.  She and her husband loved gardening...

ALBANY – Marie J. Harden, born on February 24, 1924 in St. Johnsville, NY, daughter of Christine and Philip Francisco, died on Monday, November 25, 2013 after a long and beautiful life.  Marie was a registered nurse, graduating from St. Peter’s Hospital School of Nursing.  Additionally, she initiated the school nurse program at St. Catherine of Siena School and later...

ALBANY – Barbara A. “Bobbi” Jeffers, 63, passed away Sunday, November 24, 2013 in the Hospice Inn at St. Peter’s Hospital.  Bobbi was born in Albany, the daughter of the late Edward J. Banagan and Carolyn A. Hinman Banagan.  She lived for a time in Rochester, but lived most of her life in Albany.  Bobbi was employed by the Lawyers...

ALBANY – Kathleen H. Vreeland, 53, of Albany, passed away on Saturday, November 2, 2013 at St. Peter’s Hospital.  She was born in Albany, the daughter of the late Ramon LaHera and Evelyn Lafave LaHera Vreeland.  Kathy was a graduate of Hudson Valley Community College, and was employed as a nursing assistant at the Daughters of Sarah Nursing Center.  She...

LATHAM – Evelyn  A. Dowen, 81, of Latham, passed away on Saturday, October 26, 2013 in the Hospice Inn at St. Peter’s Hospital.  Evelyn was born in Albany, and lived in Albany and Altamont for many years before recently moving to Latham.

Evelyn is survived by her husband of 57 years, Robert L. Dowen, Sr.; her sons Robert L. Dowen,...

ALBANY – Rose M. Lemme, 96, of Albany, passed away on Thursday, October 24, 2013 at the Springs Nursing Home in Troy.  Mrs. Lemme was born in Albany, and lived here all her life.  She was a communicant of the former St. Margaret Mary’s Church and a member of the church seniors group.  She also was employed for many years...

SCHENECTADY – Herbert A. Bennett, 85, of Schenectady passed away on Wednesday, October 23, 2013 at his home with his family by his side.  Mr. Bennett was born in Brooklyn, the son of the late Able Bennett and Dorothy Schmidt Bennett.  He had lived in Schenectady since the early 1960’s.

Mr. Bennett is survived by his nieces Dorothy J. Posluszny...

SARATOGA SPRINGS – Therese Cresser, 84, of Saratoga Springs passed away on Saturday, October 12, 2013.  Born in Brooklyn on January 15, 1929, she graduated from Brooklyn High School.  She also attended Business College. Therese worked for the Brentwood School District, and was later employed by SUNY Albany.  She and husband Arnold Cresser  raised their family in Brentwood, Long Island,...

ALBANY – Barbara E. Hopfenspirger entered Eternal Life on Wednesday, October 16, 2013, surrounded by loved ones, after a full life of service to God, teachers and children of Albany.  Barbara served as a Maryknoll Sister in Japan and Hong Kong.  She then came to Albany to work in the Albany City School District, first as a teacher, then as...

SCHENECTADY – Paul Joseph Steenburg, 61 years old, lost his battle with cancer and went into eternal rest to be with the lord on Tuesday, Oct. 8th, with his brothers and sisters by his side.  Paul was born  in Gloversville on Sept. 30th 1952.  He was the Son of the late Clarence L. and Helen M. (Bennett) Steenburg.  He attended...

ALBANY – Ruth Mesick, 97, of Voorheesville died peacefully on September 20, 2013.  Ruth was born December 9, 1915 in Milwaukee Wisconsin. She traveled here to New York after graduating from high school. She had been residing at the Teresian House in Albany.  Ruth and her husband William Mesick moved to Brooklyn while her husband was on active duty during...

ALBANY –  Vincenzo B. Commisso, 86, of Albany, NY, surrounded by his loving family, passed away on October 2, 2013 at St. Peter’s Community Hospice Inn after a brief illness.  Vincenzo was born on May 16, 1927 in Siderno Marina, Italy to the late Theresa and Raffaele Commisso.  He married his beloved wife Concetta with whom he would have celebrated...

GUILDERLAND – James T. Sumner, 87, of Westmere, passed away Saturday, September 28, 2013 at Albany Memorial Hospital. Mr. Sumner was born in Spartansburg, SC, but lived most of his life in Guilderland.  He served as a radio operator in the Army Air Forces during World War II in the Pacific, and was a graduate of Spartansburg Junior College.  He...

ALBANY – Margaret M. Rothaupt, 85, of Albany, passed away Saturday, September 21, 2013 at St. Peter’s Hospital.  Mrs. Rothaupt was employed for many years by Peter’s Restaurant in Albany, and by Fleet Bank.  She also was a communicant of All Saints Catholic Church and the former St. Margaret Mary’s Church.  She also enjoyed watching old movies, dining out, and...

ALBANY –    Leonard R. Fox, Jr., 60, of Albany, passed away Monday, September 16, 2013 at St. Peter’s Hospital.  Lenny was born in Albany, and lived here all his life.  He was a graduate of Cardinal McCloskey High School, and served in the U.S. Navy from 1971-1975 including service aboard the USS Donald B. Beary DE-1085.  He was employed by...

GUILDERLAND – Edith Bender Gerhardt (September 14, 1922 to September 7, 2013), beloved mother and wife of 69 years to Rev. Arthur H. Gerhardt was called to her heavenly home.

Edith was a remarkable woman of faith and a devoted servant of the Lord. In service to the Lord, working side by side with her beloved husband, she was a...