Obituaries
Sallie Ann Gerald
Nov 11, 2024
Sallie Ann Gerald of Menands passed away suddenly on November 11th, 2024 in the peace of her own home.
Family and friends are invited and may visit with Sallie's family in the Konicek & Collett Funeral Home, LLC. 1855 12th Avenue, Watervliet on Tuesday November 19th from 10am until 12pm.
Nyree Tashana Oquendo
Nov 7, 2024
Nyree Oquendo passed away suddenly on Thursday, November 7th, 2024, at the age 40 at her home. Nyree was a veteran of the US Navy, serving aboard the USS Kitty Hawk. She was Certified Surgical Technician at Albany Medical Center hospital, as well as a licensed massage therapist and esthetician. Nyree was lively, vibrant and always the center of attention...
Karl L. Jackson
Oct 21, 2024
Karl L. Jackson of Albany died unexpectedly on Monday October 21st in Albany. He was 45.
Family and friends are invited and may visit with Karl's family Tuesday October 29th in the Konicek & Collett Funeral Home LLC, 1855 12th Avenue Watervliet from 10am until 12pm.
Robert P. Fiordilino
Oct 16, 2024
Robert P. Fiordilino longtime resident of Colonie died peacefully in the warmth of his own home on Wednesday October 16th 2024. Son of the late Louis and Rita Muscio Fiordilino.
Educated at SUNY Albany, Robert was a school teacher in the Bethlehem Central School district where he enjoyed a long career. Robert was a quiet soul and enjoyed various antiques...
John E. Ernst
Oct 11, 2024
John E. Ernst, a lifelong resident of Albany passed peacefully on Thursday, October 10, 2024. He was the son of the late Edward and Rita Ernst. He graduated from Philip Schuyler High School. John retired from the Albany Stratton VA Medical Center and was a veteran of the U.S. Army where he served in Vietnam. He is survived by his...
Thomas J. Grigg
Sep 29, 2024
Thomas J. Grigg - Born in Cohoes on July 16, 1954, passed away peacefully with his loving wife and family by his side on September 29, 2024. Tom was the son of the late Victor J. and Margaret Mary Ryan Grigg and was the loving husband of Colleen M. Grigg. Tom was a lifelong resident of Watervliet and attended Sacred...
Janice A. Spiak
Sep 10, 2024
Janice entered into eternal life peacefully on Wednesday, September 11th surrounded by the love of her family and friends. Services were held privately at Janice's request.
Janice was a wife to Raymond Spiak, Sr.(predeceased), a loving mother to her three surviving children, Raymond D. (Susan) Spiak Jr., Peter J. (Carol) Spiak and Mark W. (Jillian) Spiak. She was a proud...
Joyce Thibodeau
Aug 21, 2024
Watervliet - Joyce Thibodeau passed away peacefully on August 21, 2024. Joyce was the loving mother of Bonnie (late Mike) Hope, Robin (Joe) Malacynski and Renee Remillard: sister of Shirley Barton. Joyce is survived by her grandchildren Amanda Mosher,Tchad Loeper, Kevin (Melissa) Roy: great grandchildren Elizabeth Loeper, Jase and Mason Roy.
At Joyce's request, all services were held privately.
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James Telfair
Aug 18, 2024
Telfair, James - Albany
James Telfair of Albany died on August 18th in Albany Medical Center.
Interment in Oakwood Cemetery Friday October 11th at 8:40am.
Thomas Albert Ladley
Aug 4, 2024
Thomas A. Ladley longtime resident of 19th Street in Watervliet died Sunday August 4th in the comfort of his own home. Son of the late James and Crescentia Stammberger Ladley. Devoted husband of the late Diane Harris.
A graduate of St. Joseph’s Prep School, Barrytown, NY, Tom earned a BA from Catholic University of America (1960) and an MA from Manhattan...
Sean L. Carr
Jul 1, 2024
Sean L. Carr - Albany
Sean L. Carr, 52, Resident of Albany and Graduate of Albany High School passed away unexpectedly Monday July 1, 2024 at Albany Medical Center.
Sean was the loving husband of Jennifer Carr, the beloved son of Deacon James and Deaconess Estella Carr of Albany.
Sean is survived by lots of family and close family friends. Two sisters, Nadine (Rev....
Cherie M Heppelle
Jun 12, 2024
Cherie M. Heppelle of Albany passed away unexpectedly in Albany on Wednesday, June 12th, 2024. Daughter of the late Theodore and Catherine Schermerhorn Heppelle.
Cherie is survived by her brother Robert and a host of nieces, nephews, and close friends.
Family and friends are invited and may visit with Cherie's family on Tuesday July 2nd, 2024 from 5-6pm in the Konicek & Collett...
Sheila M. Colbert
Jun 10, 2024
Shelia M. Colbert passed away on June 10, 2024. Sheila was the daughter of the late James and Ann Costello Colbert and was a lifelong resident of Watervliet.
Sheila was retired from the State of New York following a successful career in office administration. A parishioner of Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish in Watervliet, Sheila enjoyed laughter and happiness with...
Joseph M. Cheetham
May 29, 2024
Joseph M. Cheetham passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on May 29th 2024. Joseph was the son of Charles J. Remkus and the late Christina Mink- Remkus and was the longtime companion of Andrea R. "Annie" Inman.Joey, as his family and friends called him, was an amazing human. He cared and loved deeply for his mother that unexpectedly passed...
Clyde D. Heffner
May 20, 2024
Clyde D. Heffner of Rensselaer passed away in Albany on May 20th with his loving family by his side. Husband of Elizabeth M. Glogowski Heffner whom he shared 65 years of marriage.
Clyde was employed by the Norton Company in Watervliet. Following his employment with Norton, Clyde went on to work for Hudson Valley Community College as a maintenance worker. He...
Dr. Lei Zhu PhD.
May 14, 2024
Dr. Lei Zhu PhD., 60, passed away unexpectedly at her Glenmont home on May 14, 2024 to the shock of her family.
Lei graduated from Columbia University in 1991 with a PhD in Physical Chemistry. After completing her postdoctoral fellowship as an Enrico Fermi Scholar at Argonne National Laboratory in 1993, she joined Wadsworth Center, NY Dept of Health and subsequently...
Robert F. Hendricks
Apr 26, 2024
Hendricks, Robert F. - Selkirk
Robert F. Hendricks age 61 of Selkirk succumbed to his long-term illness on April 26, 2024. Son of the late James and Mary Hendricks.
Robert was a graduate of Shenendehowa high school and went on to answer the call of service to his country in the United States Army and was honorably discharged in 1984....
Stephen L. Ahnert
Apr 20, 2024
Ahnert, Stephen L. - Albany
Stephen L. Ahnert of Albany passed away unexpectedly April 20th, 2024. Son of the late Walter and Patricia Fisher Ahnert.
Stephen was a retiree of the New York State Department of State where he enjoyed a longtime career. An avid watcher of Horror films, Stephen could be found watching Steven King horror films in the...
Michael Holubinka
Apr 10, 2024
Holubinka, Michael - Albany
Michael Holubinka of Albany passed away peacefully in his home on Wednesday April 10,2024. He was 78. Son of the late Roman and Olga Holubinka. Beloved partner of Elka Kaufman.
Michael is survived by Daniel (Dawn) Kaufman, Eric (Abbra) Kaufman and Karen (Joshua) Kaufman Wachs. Additionally, Michael is survived by; Gabriella, Camden, Kieran, Aidan, Jacob, Joshua,...
Emily Catherine Hiler
Apr 8, 2024
Emily Catherine Hiler - Cohoes
Emily Catherine Hiler of Cohoes passed away unexpectedly Monday April 8th, 2024.
Arrangements were entrusted to the Konicek & Collett Funeral Home LLC, Watervliet
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