Obituaries

Kathleen E. Kaiser

Kathleen E. Kaiser

Dec 17, 2012

Kathleen E. Kaiser passed away suddenly at home while attending to her pets on Monday December 17, 2012. Born on September 12, 1952 in Schenectady, NY, she was the daughter of the late Melvin and Esther Fry. Kathleen is survived by her children William and Nora Cummings; her partner Andrew Tinning; her sister Charlotte (Rich) Giardino, her brothers Bill Fry,...

James F. Reed

James F. Reed

Dec 16, 2012

Guilderland Center- James F. Reed, of Guilderland Center, NY, 68, passed away unexpectedly on December 16, 2012. Jimmy was the son of skilled nursing home legend, Hazel M. Reed. He was a lifelong Guilderland resident and a 1962 Guilderland graduate. Jim served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam era, after which he attended Bethel College and Junior...

Denise M. Shutter

Denise M. Shutter

Dec 12, 2012

Denise M. Shutter, 56 of Altamont fell to rest Wednesday Decemeber 12, 2012. She was a loving wife of William J. Shutter II, and a loving mother of three, Darshane, Jayden, and William III. She was an amazing grandmother to Payton and Amelia. Denise is survived by her parents Donald G. Duncan Sr. and Mae E. Duncan. She is also...

Ralph Marino

Ralph Marino

Dec 12, 2012

East Jewett, NY- Ralph Marino Sr. 75,died on Dec. 12,2012 at the St. Peter's Hospice Inn surrounded by his loving family. He was born on Nov. 15,1937 the son of Vincent and Madeline (nee Di Ruburtis) in Brooklyn, NY. He is survived by his children Ralph (Kathy),John, Anthony ( Stephanie) and Geri Marino. He is also survived by his sister...

Ordell R. Stock

Ordell R. Stock

Dec 11, 2012

Berne- Ordell R. Stock of Berne, 80, died suddenly on Dec 11, 2012 at his residence. He was born on July 2, 1932 the son of Earl and Verna (Conklin) Stock in Johnstown, NY. He was predeceased by his wife Carolyn Stock in 2008 and his two brothers Earl and Robert. He is survived by his children Robert and Rebekah...

George A. Taylor

George A. Taylor

Dec 10, 2012

George Allan Taylor passed away at home with his family at his side, on Dec. 10 at the age of 89. He was born on Feb. 17, 1923 to William and Dorothy Taylor, and lived his entire life in Guilderland and Altamont. He was a talented mechanic, from repairing B-17 bombers as a member of the 8th Army Air Force...

Marie A Speenburgh

Marie A Speenburgh

Dec 6, 2012

Athens NY: Marie A. Speenburgh, 89, formerly of the Haines Falls and East Jewett NY area died at her residence in Athens on 12/6/2012. She was born on January 18 1923, the daughter of Howard and Carrie (Drum) Crandell, in Maplecrest NY. She was predeceased by her husband Worthington M. Speenburgh. She is survived by her children Fay (Tom) Lauster,...

Mary German

Mary German

Dec 6, 2012

Catskill NY: Mary Ann German, 81, of Catskill NY, died peacefully on December 6 2012 at The Pines Nursing Home. She was born March 25 1931 in New York City to Robert Carpenter and Mary McGoldrick. She was predeceased by her husband Harold aka Jake German and her sister Grace Hannigan (nee Carpenter). She is survived by her daughters Betty...

Irene A. Lauten

Irene A. Lauten

Dec 3, 2012

Ashland, New York Irene A. Lauten, age 90, a long-time resident of Ashland, NY and formerly of New Paltz, NY died peacefully Dec. 3, 2012 at St. Peters Hospital, Albany, NY. She was born in Hackensack, N.J. , the daughter of Hungarian immigrants, George and Kristina Herold Spitzer. Irene married Edward C. Lauten, Jr. in 1945, he predeceased her in...

Diane Iannuzzi

Diane Iannuzzi

Nov 16, 2012

WINDHAM- Diane Iannuzzi, a resident of Windham , NY since 1976 died Friday November 16, 2012 at Albany Medical Center, Albany NY. Diane spent many years as a homemaker and devoted wife to her husband Lawrence Iannuzzi. She was born in Boston Massachussetts , the daughter of Michael C. and Mary V. (nee Spellman) Dolan. She is survived by her...

Ann Panting

Ann Panting

Nov 16, 2012

East Greenbush- Ann Panting 93, formerly of Altamont NY died November 16, 2012. Ann was born in Manhattan on April 26, 1919, the daughter of Stephen Maslowsky and Eudokia Kutny Maslowsky. Ann resided in the hill towns of Rensselaerville, Knox and Westerlo where she joined her loving husband James conducting farming operations, they later moved to Rotterdam for several years....

Eva M. Van Etten

Eva M. Van Etten

Nov 14, 2012

Prattsville, NY- Eva M. Van Etten ,91 of Prattsville, NY died at her home on Wed. Nov. 14,2012 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on April 13, 1921 the daughter of Charles and Sophie Minew in Lexington, NY. She was predeceased by her husband, Edward Van Etten on Dec.7 1994. They were married on June 11, 1939. She...

Gary B. Giandana

Gary B. Giandana

Nov 12, 2012

Windham,NY- Gary B. Giandana,78 of Windham, NY died at his residence on Monday Nov.12.2012. He was born on June 20,1934 the son of Joseph and Thelma (nee Roe) Giandana in Catskill, NY. He is survived by his wife Pamela,his daughters,Gay Yarnall and Gail Berger, his brother Richard Giandana and six grandchildren. Gary was a partner in Giandana-Loftus Real Estate in...

Laura K. Rowley

Laura K. Rowley

Nov 6, 2012

Guilderland, NY- Laura K. Rowley,87 formerly of Duanesburg, NY died Nov. 6,2012 at Our Lady of Mercy Care Center, Guilderland, NY. She was born in Coxsackie, NY on Nov. 29,1924 the daughter of Arthur and Elva( nee Moore) Kendall. She was predeceased by her husband George G. Rowley as well as her brothers Kenneth, Irving and Vernon Kendall as well...

Timothy Lewis Wagoner

Timothy Lewis Wagoner

Nov 2, 2012

Altamont-NY Timothy Lewis Wagoner ("The Grizz"), 40, died suddenly on Nov.2, 2012 at his residence . He was born on Sept.24, 1972 the son of David Wagoner and Cindy Weldon in Albany, NY. He is survived by his mother and stepfather Cindy and Don Weldon of Guilderland, NY , his father and stepmother David and Patty Wagoner of East Berne,...

J. Alice Hallenbeck

J. Alice Hallenbeck

Oct 30, 2012

J. Alice Hallenbeck (Sperbeck) J. Alice Hallenbeck, 92, of Voorheesville, died October 30, 2012. Alice was born in Liberty N.Y. on February 13, 1920. She was the daughter of the late George and Rose Cox. Alice was predeceased by her beloved husbands Russell Sperbeck and Amos Hallenbeck, her sister Margaret DeRose, and her brothers Richard, Ralph, and Ray Cox. Alice...

Scott A. Kamna

Scott A. Kamna

Oct 30, 2012

Prattsville,NY Scott A. Kamna,34 died at his residence on Oct. 30,2012. He was born on July 8,1978 the son of Gerald and Linda Kamna in Barre, Ma. He was predeceased by his mother. He is survived by his children Isabella and Scottie Kamna,his father Gerald, his siblings Christopher (Kim),Steven (Dite), Stacy (James) and Jerry (Ronnie). He is also survived by...

Alfred Ray Davenport

Alfred Ray Davenport

Oct 20, 2012

Altamont- Alfred “Ray” Davenport passed away Saturday October 20, 2012. Born on July 13, 1922, he was 90. Alfred was a longtime Albany residence, a World War II Veteran and a retired Troy High School teacher. He is survived by his wife Martha B. Davenport, his son Daniel A. Davenport, his granddaughter Chantel Davenport and her fiancé Christopher Bradford. Friends...

Alfred J. Giguere

Alfred J. Giguere

Oct 19, 2012

Voorheesville, NY – Alfred J. Giguere, died at the age of 80, on October 19, 2012 in the comfort of his home & surrounded by his loving family. Alfred lived life to the fullest and was always looking for the next adventure. Born on December 24, 1931 in Albany, New York, son of the late Alfred and Mildred (Wehrle) Giguere....

Margaret A. Ferraioli

Margaret A. Ferraioli

Oct 15, 2012

Princetown - Margaret Anne Quinn Ferraioli, 82, passed away peacefully in her sleep early Monday, October 15, 2012. Margaret (Peg) was born December 1, 1929 in Elizabeth, N.J., the daughter of the late Harry T. and Marie R. Quinn. She graduated from Milne High School and St. Peter's Hospital School of Nursing. She worked as an R.N. at Veteran's Hospital...