Albany County, New York Obituary and Death Notices Collection
(Searches various funeral homes and newspapers in the Albany, Altamont, Berne, Bethlehem, Coeymans, Cohoes, Colonie, Green Island, Guilderland, Knox, New Scotland, Ravena, Rensselaerville, Slingerlands, Voorheesville, and Watervliet areas.)
Josephine Andolina
BROADALBIN - Mrs. Josephine F. Andolina, 88, of Petoff Gardens Apartments, died Monday at home after being stricken.
Born in Schenectady, Mrs. Andolina moved to Naples, Italy, as a child and to Amsterdam as a teenager.
She was a seamstress for the New Paris Shop in Amsterdam before retiring in 1972.
Mrs. Andolina was a communicant of St. Michael the Archangel Roman Catholic Church, Amsterdam.
Her husband, Charles Andolina, whom she married May 6, 1934, died in 1969.
Survivors include a son, Salvatore Andolina of Newport Richey, Fla.; three daughters, J. Arlene Agresta and Mary Jane Buanno, both of Schenectady, and Margaret Cetnar of Broadalbin; a sister, Viola Delongchamp of Amsterdam; seven grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
The services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the Betz, Rossi & Bellinger Family Funeral Home, 171 Guy Park Ave., Amsterdam, and at 11:15 a.m. a Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at St. Michael the Archangel Church.
Calling hours will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Burial will be in Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or the Muscular Dystrophy Association.
[Published 2-Feb-1999]
Nancy Stolt
SCHOHARIE - Mrs. Nancy Stolt, 83, of Engle Road, died Friday at Bassett Hospital of Schoharie County in Cobleskill after a long illness.
Born and educated in New York City, Mrs. Stolt lived in Woodstock and in Hicksville, Long Island, before moving to the Engle Road address five years ago to reside with her son.
Mrs. Stolt was a homemaker for most of her life. During World War II, Mrs. Stolt worked in the Office of Price Administration.
While residing in Hicksville, Mrs. Stolt was a volunteer with Alcoholics Anonymous and helped many people to overcome their addictions.
Her husband, William E. Stolt, whom she married in 1938, died in 1976.
Survivors include a son, William E. Stolt, Jr., with whom she resided in Schoharie.
There will be no calling hours.
Cremation was at Vale Crematory, Schenectady.
A graveside service will be held at a later date at Long Island National Cemetery in Farmingdale.
Arrangements are by the Langan Funeral Home of Schoharie and Central Bridge.
[Published 2-Feb-1999]
Ronald J. Arras
GUILDERLAND - Ronald J. Arras, 63, of Guilderland, died Monday at Ellis Hospital, Schenectady, as the result of cancer.
Mr. Arras was born in Albany. He was a bus driver for the Capital District Transportation Authority for 28 years, retiring in 1998.
He was a member of the Rotterdam Elks Lodge.
Mr. Arras was a communicant of St. Madeleine-Sophie Church.
Survivors include his wife of 45 years, Patricia Simon Arras; a daughter, Karen Coyne of Colonie; three sons, James Arras of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Michael Arras of Rotterdam and Mark Arras of West Sand Lake; a sister, Joyce Cosgrave of Locke; a brother, Robert Arras of Colonie; and three grandchildren.
Services will be held at 9:15 a.m. Thursday at the New Comer-Cannon Funeral Home, Route 155, Colonie, and at 10 a.m. at St. Madeleine-Sophie Church, Carman Road, where a Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated.
Burial will be in Memory's Garden, Colonie.
Calling hours are 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1450 Western Ave., Albany, NY, 12203.
[Published 2-Feb-1999]
Arnold Futter
BOYNTON BEACH, Fla. - Arnold Futter, 93, of Boynton Beach, died Monday.
Mr. Futter was born in Poland and came to this country in 1925. He became an Albany resident in 1940.
He was an Army veteran of World War II.
Mr. Futter owned and operated the Madison Diner from 1945 to 1965 and a hotel on Burden Lake.
He was a member of the Jewish War Veterans in Florida.
Mr. Futter was the widower of Agnes Futter.
Survivors include a niece and a nephew.
A service will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Evergreen Memorial Park, Schenectady.
Memorial contributions may be made to charity.
Arrangements are by the Levayah Chapels in Schenectady.
[Published 2-Feb-1999]
`Woody' Wroblewski of Carlisle, was engineer at GE and author
CARLISLE - Woodrow "Woody" Wroblewski, 81, of Route 20, died Tuesday at home.
Mr. Wroblewski was born in Schenectady and attended Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
He was an engineer and worked at the General Electric Co. in Schenectady for many years. He was also a self-employed consultant.
Mr. Wroblewski was the author of numerous books and published poetry.
He was of the Roman Catholic faith.
Survivors include two sisters, Isabella Perique and Marion Brann, both of Schenectady.
A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Saturday at St. Vincent de Paul Church, Washington Heights, Cobleskill.
Calling hours are from noon to 12:45 p.m. Saturday at the Mereness-Putnam Funeral Home, 68 Elm St., Cobleskill.
Burial will be in Carlisle Cemetery.
[Published 29-Apr-1999]
Lena Palmer, 100, of Gloversville; operated Perthshire Farms Dairy
GLOVERSVILLE - Mrs. Lena Jane Palmer, 100, of Steele Avenue Extension died Tuesday at home.
Born in Rifton, Mrs. Palmer lived in Amsterdam for many years and at Galway Lake for 50 years. She moved to Gloversville seven years ago.
She and her husband owned and operated the former Perthshire Farms Dairy in Amsterdam for 30 years.
Mrs. Palmer was a member of the Plymouth Brethren Assembly.
She was a member of the Pioneer Club of Amsterdam.
Her husband, Alton J. Palmer, whom she married June 11, 1919, died in 1977.
Survivors include two sons, James E. Palmer of Queensbury and Edward C. Palmer of Galway Lake; three daughters, Marion "Betty" Cuckoo of Galway Lake, Shirley J. Vosburgh of Gloversville and Dorothy E. Putman of Johnstown; two sisters, Helen Kerr and Euphemia Rubinski, both of Hagaman; 17 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; 10 great-great-grandchildren; several step-grandchildren; and step-great-grandchildren.
The service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Broadalbin Baptist Church.
Calling hours will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Jeffords & Stewart Funeral Home, 85 W. Main St., Broadalbin.
Burial will be in Hagaman Cemetery, Hagaman.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Gideons International, 2900 Lebanon Road, Nashville, TN 37214 or the Broadalbin Baptist Church, 40 W. Main St., Broadalbin, NY 12025.
[Published 29-Apr-1999]
Barbara Arnason of Loudonville; was Sage sociology professor
LOUDONVILLE - Former sociology professor Mrs. Barbara Burt Arnason, 76, of Loudon Heights died Sunday at Albany Memorial Hospital after a brief illness.
Born in Paris, France, Mrs. Arnason was raised in Urbana, Ill., where she completed her elementary and secondary education. She received a bachelor's degree from Swarthmore College in 1944 and was elected to Phi Beta Kappa. She received a master's degree from the University of Chicago in 1945 and a doctoral degree from Harvard University in 1958. She lived in Loudonville since 1971 and had previously resided in West Hartford, Conn.
From 1971 to 1986, Mrs. Arnason was a professor in the sociology department of Russell Sage College. After retiring, Mrs. Arnason was active in several community organizations, including the League of Women Voters.
Survivors include her husband, Geirmunder Arnason; three sons, Karl Erik Arnason of New York City, Paul Burt Arnason of Loudonville and John G. Arnason of Guilderland.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Westminster Presbyterian Church, 262 State St., Albany.
Arrangements are by the Gordon C. Emerick Funeral Home, Clifton Park.
[Published 29-Apr-1999]
Elmo E. Moyer, 91, of Saratoga; engineering professor, consultant
SARATOGA SPRINGS - Former RPI professor Elmo E. Moyer, 91, of Saratoga Springs died Tuesday at St. Mary's Home of Erie, Pa.
Born in Chicago, Mr. Moyer was a graduate of St. Francis High School in Clearfield, Pa., and the University of Notre Dame.
He worked for the General Electric Co. in Schenectady for many years; Acme Electric in Cuba, N.Y.; and was a consultant for the Espy Manufacturing and Electronics Corp. in Saratoga Springs. He was a professor of electrical engineering at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy during the early 1950s. He held more than 40 patents in his name and was a private consultant until retiring.
Mr. Moyer was the widower of Georgia Clare "Susie" Moyer and Meryl Trombley-Moyer.
Survivors include a son, Michael J. Moyer of Austin, Texas; three daughters, Kathleen Foley of Hampton, Va., Sister Marie Eileen Moyer, a sister of St. Joseph of Erie, Pa., and Patricia Murray of Amenia, N.Y.; a sister, Roma Croke Hall of Chicago; 13 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren.
Calling hours will be from 2 to 4 p.m. Friday at St. Mary's Home of Erie Chapel, 607 East 26th St., Reed Street entrance, at which time a Mass will be celebrated by his grandson, the Rev. Joseph Moyer.
Calling hours will also be held from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the Burke Funeral Home, 628 N. Broadway, Saratoga Springs. A Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated by Rev. Moyer on Monday at St. Peter's Church, Saratoga Springs.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary's Home of Erie, 607 East 26th St., Erie, PA 16504 or the Sisters of St. Joseph Retirement Fund, 5031 West Ridge Road, Erie, PA 16506.
Arrangements are by the Francis V. Kloecker Funeral Home, Erie.
[Published 29-Apr-1999]
Alice Mailloux
HERKIMER - Mrs. Alice Roy Mailloux, 92, formerly of Fort Plain, died Wednesday at the Folts Home after a long illness.
Mrs. Mailloux was born and educated in Fall River, Mass. A homemaker, she had resided in Fort Plain since 1995. She had previously resided in Bridgeport, Conn.
Mrs. Mailloux was a member of Our Lady of Grace Church, Stratford, Conn.
Her husband, Joseph A. Mailloux, whom she married Feb. 22, 1925, died in 1996.
Survivors include a son, Richard B. Mailloux of Fort Plain; a sister, Viola Plouffe of Fairfield, Conn.; 11 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren.
A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Friday at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, Second Hill Lane, Stratford.
There are no calling hours.
Burial will be in St. Michael's Cemetery, Stratford.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. James Church Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 287, Fort Plain, NY, 13339.
Arrangements are by the Gray-Houghtaling & Smith Funeral Home, Fort Plain.
[Published 29-Apr-1999]
Eleanora Connery
WATERFORD - Mrs. Eleanora N. Connery, formerly of Columbus Avenue, died Wednesday at Samaritan Hospital, Troy.
Born in Lansingburgh, Mrs. Connery was a 1922 graduate of Lansingburgh High School.
She lived in Latham for more than 20 years.
Mrs. Connery was a charter member of the Colonie Senior Citizens.
She was the widow of Leon J. Connery, who died in 1982.
Survivors include a daughter, Lois C. Brower of Waterford; a son, Lauren J. Connery of Rockville, Md.; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
A service will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday at the Philip J. Brendese Funeral Home, 133 Broad St.
Burial will be in Waterford Rural Cemetery.
Calling hours will be 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
[Published 29-Apr-1999]
Ellen J. Reynolds
MECHANICVILLE - Mrs. Ellen J. Reynolds, 75, of Park Avenue died Wednesday at home after a long illness.
Born in Walker Valley, Mrs. Reynolds was a homemaker.
Her husband, Clayton R. Reynolds, died in 1973.
Survivors include two daughters, Candy Heitz of Mechanicville and Diana Jepson of Clifton Park; two sisters, Viola Jasinski of Stewart, Fla., and Lillian Frederick of Cocco, Fla.; three grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
The services will be held at 8 tonight at the DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, 39 S. Main St. Calling hours will be from 6 p.m. until the service tonight at the funeral home.
Burial will be on Friday in Maplewood Cemetery, Saratoga Springs.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, Schenectady.
[Published 29-Apr-1999]
