All Obituaries

Deborah Essary Pafundi, 66, of Slingerlands, NY, passed away at her home on Saturday after her courageous battle with cancer.  Deborah was predeceased by her father Howard Essary, her siblings Elbert and Janice Essary, and her brother-in-law William Meyl.  She is survived by her loving husband Daniel Pafundi, her mother Beverly Essary, and her sister Mary Meyl.  She will always be remembered as a devoted aunt to Melissa Lord, Nathan Meyl and Caitlin Meyl, as well as a great...

Clara Dutcher Rochester, age 82 passed away from complications due to the coronavirus on April 2, 2020. She was born November 22, 1937 in Kinderhook, New York to Lester and Catherine Dutcher. She married her loving husband Arthur Rochester, Sr. in 1956 who preceded her in death in 2004. Clara was the glue that held her large family together. She was well loved by her family and many friends, people and critters alike. Between regular family gatherings and one-on-one visits, she always...

Albany- Amy Lynn Karas, born July 2, 1979 in Albany, NY, passed away suddenly Wednesday morning. Amy had a huge heart and an even bigger smile; she was impossible not to love and she will be missed by all who knew her.  Amy grew up in Averill Park, NY and graduated from Averill Park high school in 1998.   She is survived by her longtime boyfriend Dan Kelley, sister Lisa Marusso (Cosimino), sister April Hernandez (Carlos), several Aunts and Uncles including...

Watervliet- Matthew W. Bellow, 44, of Watervliet, passed away suddenly at his residence on Sunday, February 2, 2020. Born in Troy, NY, he was the beloved son of  Thomas Bellow, Ann O’Brien and the late Al O’Brien. Matthew was a graduate of Lansingburgh High School. He was a man of many trades. Matthew was especially known for a Baker at Schuyler Bakery in Watervliet for 25 years, a mechanic, and contractor, at the very least. Matthew loved the outdoors, working on his...

Albany – Noel Concepcion, 52, passed away on Tuesday, January 28th, 2020. He is survived by his loving family. Funeral services will be private at the convenience of the family. Please visit www.cremationcapitaldistrict.com  

Cohoes – Robert Hugh Sweeny, 71, died on December 16th, 2019 at Albany Medical Center after a tragic accident. He leaves his wife of 45 years, Mary Anne Becker-Sweeny; his son, Liam Michael Sweeny; his brothers and sisters, James and Sophia Sweeny and Thomas Sweeny, and countless friends. Born in Dallas-Fort Worth and raised in Beekman, he graduated from Arlington High School and hit the open road, finding himself in Gainesville during the early years of Tom Petty, in California to...

Albany- Nathaniel Dunton, 71, died Thursday, November 21, 2019. He is survived by his family. Funeral services will be private at the convenience of the family. Please visit www.cremationcapitaldistrict.com. 

Cohoes- Mauro Savino, 67, former resident of the Kingston area, died peacefully Monday, November 4, 2019 surrounded by friends and family at Albany Medical Center. Born January 31, 1952 in Civitavecchia(Rome), Italy, he was the son of the late Remo and Rita Savino. after immigrating to New York City in 1959, Mauro‘s family settled in Little Ferry, New Jersey where he attained his diploma from Ridgefield Park high school and an associates degree in electrical engineering technology from...

Albany- Vincent B. Burometto, 77, died Friday, August 30, 2019. Interment to take place at the Gerald B.H. Soloman Saratoga National Cemetery at a later date. Please visit www.cremationcapitaldistrict.com