Obituaries

Dec 21, 2019

Richard “Butch” J. Enfield, Jr. (1953-2019) Richard “Butch” John Enfield, Jr. died on Saturday, December 21, 2019, following a brief illness whilst battling lung cancer at the age of 66. A lifelong resident of Gloversville, N.Y., he was born on March 26, 1953 to Richard “Dick” Enfield, Sr., and Lenora “Lee” Puglis. His family his was affiliated with Mt. Carmel...

Nov 7, 2019

Janine “Nina” Miller

Watervliet – Janine “Nina” Miller passed away on November 7, 2019. Nina was the daughter of the late Richard Champlin and Jane Stilson and loving wife of the late Donald A. Miller Sr.

Devoted mother of Jeffrey Miller, Donald (Paula) Miller Jr., Mark Miller, Michael (Terry) Miller; Grandmother of Michael Miller Jr., Justin Miller, Mark Miller Jr., Kayla Miller,...

Oct 31, 2019

Richard Thomas, 78, passed away on October 31st, 2019.  Richard was the son of the late Dick and Ruth Eckert Thomas and was a graduate of FDR High School, Hyde Park, NY.   He worked as an Engineer at IBM in Fishkill, New York and operated The Bunkies:  Custom Made Furniture, a business he started in his retirement.

He loved fishing on...

Oct 15, 2019

Brenda J. Boyce died peacefully on October 15th, 2019 with her loving husband Steven A. Boyce by her side.  Brenda is survived by her children Matthew, Gary and Larry Chamberland; brothers Brian, Ronald, Marvin, Bruce, Wayne, Floyd, Billy and Kevin Cable; granchildren Amber and Nick Chamberland.  All services will be private.

Oct 7, 2019

Nancy Eleanor Del Signore (née Gould), beloved for her generous spirit, joyous personality and uplifting smile, passed away peacefully in Troy, New York on Monday, October 7th, 2019. She was 87.

Nancy is survived by seven children: Michael (Judith) of Huntington, NY; Paul (Michele) of Ojai, CA; Lisa (Janet) of Colonie, NY; Mark (Penny) of Great Barrington, MA; Christopher (Kathy) of...

Jul 23, 2019

Daniel “Dan” R. Van Amburgh of Watervliet entered eternal peace on July 23rd, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was 71.

Born in Albany New York, on December 2nd, 1947, Dan grew up in North Albany, where he enjoyed playing various sports, but basketball and baseball were what he excelled at. At age 12, he took baseball seriously....

Jul 9, 2019

The Rev. Cannon John (Jack) Birdsall of Albany, NY, formerly of Amherst, NY, peacefully passed away on July 9, 2019, at Good Samaritan Nursing Home at the age of 93.

Jack was born and raised in the Detroit, Michigan, area. As a grade schooler, he and his twin brother Jim attended St. Thomas Choir School on 5th Ave. in New York...

Jul 2, 2019

Troy – Patricia M. Doran passed away peacefully on July 2nd, 2019, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Troy, Pat was the daughter of the late Frank and Mary Bracken Sheehy and the loving wife of the late Thomas J. Doran.

Pat is survived by her children, Leo T.  Doran, Thomas J. “Tim” Doran and Deborah Anne (Cathy) Doran; sisters,...

Jun 24, 2019

Steven L. Spiller

Schenectady – Steven L. Spiller passed away on June 24, 2019.  Steven is survived by his loving sister Leitha (Ray) Klink, brothers Benny Spiller and Dennis Spiller, nieces Sherry Hughes and Christine Medlock, nephew Jake Baker as well as extended family and friends in Virginia.

Steven was a great person and believed that humor could be found in most...

Jun 21, 2019

Mary Kathryn Wolfe-Baker

4/29/49-6/21/19

Mary Kathryn Wolfe-Baker, Cohoes, 70, passed away June 21, 2019.  Born April 29, 1949 in Long Beach, California.  A folk artist and award-winning doll maker.  She is survived by her loving husband George Baker and children, Kara Strutz (Steve) and Karl Shumway; grandchildren Anthony and Camilla.  A celebration of life is to be held at the Christ Church United Methodist in...

Jun 1, 2019

Suzanne O. Sherman, 65, of Troy passed away peacefully at Troy’s Samaritan Hospital on June 1, 2019 after a brief illness, with her sisters and her dear friend Pastor Janet Douglass by her side.Suzanne was born on November 23, 1953 in Albany, the daughter of the late  Raymond and Madeline (McCormick) Sherman of Colonie.

She attended South Colonie Schools, graduating from...

May 30, 2019

Gerald r. Pasinello Sr. “Peanuts” entered into eternal life on May 30th, 2019. Son of the late Anthony J and Evelyn Coonradt Pasinello. Jerry was a graduate of Catholic Central High School and served in the U.S. Navy.

Survivors include his former wife Jacquelyn D. Pasinello, sons Gerald R. (Jodi) Pasinello Jr., Joseph W. (Nicole) Pasinello and Jeffery P. (Sarah) Pasinello;...

Feb 20, 2019

Kenneth M. McCarthy

Nassau – Kenneth M. McCarthy passed away peacefully on February 20, 2019.  Kenneth is survived by his loving wife Mercedes McCarthy.  All services will be private. 

Feb 9, 2019

 Christine M. Mink-Remkus passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, February 9, 2019.  Christine was born in Albany to the late Viola and George Szelest Mink and was the loving wife of Charles J. Remkus.

Christine enjoyed frequent trips to Las Vegas and loved to dance. Most of all Christine cherished her family. Prior to her retirement, Christine was a credit manager for...

Jan 13, 2019

Harriet King passed away January 13th. 2019.  She was the wife of the late Ralph King.  She is survived by her sister Rosie Trong.   Friends may visit with Harriet’s family on Monday, from 4-5:30 p.m  at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, corner of 7th and 25th Streets in Watervliet.    Prayer service following visitation at 5:30.    Burial will be in St....

Dec 1, 2018

Edward R. Springer Jr.

Troy, NY – Edward R. Springer Jr. passed away on December 1, 2018 surrounded by his family. Ed was the beloved husband of Patricia O’Neil Springer of 55 years and was the son of the late Edward and Mae Gregory Springer. Prior to his retirement Ed was employed at Morgan Linen Services and The Times Union Newspaper....

Nov 24, 2018

1932-2018

Although she very patiently awaited Trump's impeachment, Jacqueline V. Swatt entered into the arms of the Lord Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018.

Born in Amsterdam, NY to Alice Greene Sweeney and Kenneth B. Sweeney, Jackie attended St. Patrick's Catholic School, Johnstown Public schools and received both her BA and master's degrees from the College of St. Rose, Albany, NY.

Jackie...

Oct 1, 2018

Karen Ann Parker

Green Island – Karen Ann Parker passed away at home on October 1, 2018. Karen was the loving mother of Ian, Robert and Poppy Malpass; grandmother of Liam, Brenden and Bianca. Karen was the companion, for over 45 years, of the late Robert Malpass who died in 2017.  She was the caregiver of the family and her entire...

Sep 5, 2018

Rensselaer- David L. Schrimsher passed away on September 5th while on vacation at Wildwood, N.J.  David was the son of the late James F. and Mildred M. Walker Schrimsher and the beloved companion of Jeanette May of Schenectady, who was with him at the time of his passing.

David was retired from the State of New York, Department of Education and...

Sep 4, 2018

Lewis Benko -Albany- Passed away on September 4th.  Services will be private.