Dec 28, 2024

Latham, NY - Constance L. Newell, 77, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, December 28, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. 

Born on October 1, 1947, in Cambridge, NY; Connie was the daughter of the late Stanley and Pauline Kovage of Hoosick Falls, NY. On June 10, 1972 she married Philip Newell and has resided in the Latham/Cohoes area...

Dec 27, 2024

Maurine Lee Mansourian, 88, of Wynantskill NY passed away peacefully on December 27, 2024. 

Maurine (Renie) was born in Stromsburg, NE on March 13,1936 a daughter of the late Severt and Thelma (Blazer) Peterson. 

Maurine has a BA in Education from SUNY New Paltz and spent most of her life working with people with intellectual disabilities at the ARC in Rensselaer and...

Dec 27, 2024

Syracuse-

Richard M. Sawczak, 43, passed away suddenly December 27th, 2024. He was born in Schenectady to Carol Sawczak and the late Richard S. Sawczak. 

Richard moved to Syracuse and worked as an Engineer for the NYS Dept of Transportation for over 17 years. He loved watching  sports, especially the Boston Red Sox. 

He is survived by his mother Carol, grandfather Edward Sawczak...

Dec 27, 2024

Marsha Rosenberg October 22, 1947 – December 27, 2024 

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Marsha Rosenberg at the age of 77. Born to Prim Aubin and Margaret Dudley, Marsha was a cherished sister to Sonny Dudley, Sandy Dudley, Gary Dudley, Alta Aubin, Hallie Rich, and Ann Stewart. 

Marsha was a devoted and loving mother...

Dec 27, 2024

Teddi-jo L. Cook, 53, passed away Friday, December 27, 2024 at Samaritan Hospital with her loving family by her side. Teddi-jo was the daughter of Shelley Becker and the late Clyde Cook, Sr.. 

Teddi-jo was the devoted companion to David. 

She loved going on vacation to Florida with her family. She enjoyed spending one on one quality time with grandchildren and her...

Dec 26, 2024

William H. Jackson, 64, passed away on Thursday, December 26, 2024. Per the request of the family, there will be no services held at this time.

Dec 26, 2024

John Joseph Galietta, 60, passed away Thursday, December 26, 2024 at the Baptist Health Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Scotia.

John was born on April 1, 1964 in Albany and is the son of Michael P. Galietta Sr. and Antoinette A. (Mayone) Galietta. He worked as a chef for the State Room in Albany for many years.

John enjoyed spending time with...

2024

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the unexpected passing of Kevin Michael VanDermark, on Thursday morning, December 26th, 2024. Kevin was born on May 8th, 1982, and his death has left a void in the hearts of all who knew him.

Kevin is lovingly remembered by his father, John D. VanDermark (Jack), and stepmother, Rhea VanDermark; his mother, Patricia...

Dec 26, 2024

Sheila Grace (Hedge-Holmes) Dedee, 97, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 26, 2024 at Shaker Place. 

Sheila was born in Reading, England and was the daughter of the late Walter Ralph and Mary Sarah (Mins) Peacock. She brought her family to the United States in 1976.

She was the devoted wife to the late Leo Dedee. 

Sheila was a life long communicant of...

Dec 24, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Joyce Fitzgibbon, who was born on April 3, 1951 and passed away on December 24, 2024. She was living in Clifton Park, New York. Joyce was pre-deceased by her parents, Howard and Thelma Walker and her sister, Dana Rafferty.

Joyce is survived by her two loving children, Lawrence...

Dec 24, 2024

Lillian (Ceceil) Casavant, 85, of Colonie passed away peacefully on December 24, 2024. 

Lillian was born in Bristol, VT on February 15, 1939 to the late Benjamin and Dora (Baillargeon) Cousino. She married her beloved husband of 60 years, John Casavant while he served in the U.S. Navy. Eventually settling in Colonie, NY Lillian and John had three children together, Stephen...

Dec 24, 2024

ROTTERDAM - Angelo S. Goffredo, Jr., 97, passed away on Tuesday, December 24, 2024.

He was born in Schenectady on December 17, 1927 the only son of the late Angelo Sr. & Grace (Loudis) Goffredo.

In 1956, Angelo married the love of his life Rose (Pezzula) Goffredo. They met in a musical theater group and the rest was history. He graduated from...

2024

Rhonda M. Berman, 72, of Glenmont, NY, (formerly of Pompano Beach, Fl.), wife of the late Sandford Berman, passed away peacefully in her sleep, on Monday, December 23, 2024.

Born August 27, 1952, in Toronto Canada, she was the daughter of the late Gordon and Lillian Arnott.

She attended South Lancaster Academy in Lancaster, MA. Rhonda was a homemaker and volunteered at...

Dec 23, 2024

Frederick “Erick” Lovejoy Knauss, age 86, of Niskayuna, NY, passed away peacefully on the morning of December 23, 2024. Born on September 14, 1938, Erick was a beloved husband, father, and grandfather. 

He dedicated many years as a school psychologist in the Fonda Fultonville Central School District, was a huge nature enthusiast and was a published photographer. He is survived by...

Dec 22, 2024

ALBANY - It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Joseph F. Santa Lucia, 86, of Albany, N.Y., who passed away on Sunday, December 22, 2024.

Joe was born on September 28, 1938 in Albany to the late Mary and Joseph Santa Lucia. He proudly served in the US Air Force and was a man of many talents,...

Dec 22, 2024

Valatie- Albert R. Burkhart Jr., 87, passed away on Sunday, December 22, 2024. Born in New Rochelle, NY he was the son of the late Albert Sr. and Alice Burkhart. Albert is survived by his wife of 62 years, Helga M. Burkhart.

Albert was a member of the Northern Columbia Lions Club. He was also an Auxiliary member of Columbia Memorial...

Dec 22, 2024

Dec 22, 2024

Colonie - John E. Schafer IV, 78 passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, December 22, 2024. Born in Los Angeles, California he was the son of the late Deborah and John E. Schafer III. John is survived by his loving wife Martha Schafer of 42 years. 

John loved hunting and raising Labrador retrievers. 

In addition to his wife, John is survived...

Dec 21, 2024

Scott Thomas Adams 

August 13th 1964 to December 21st 2024, age 60.

Passing away at his home in Stephentown, New York with his loving wife by his side after a valiant fight with brain cancer.

Born and raised in the area Scott was the son of the late Marion Thomas Adams and Myron Wesley Adams of Cherry Plain, New York. He leaves behind...

Dec 21, 2024

It is with sorrow that we announce the passing of Lucian Thomas Garda, aged 93, on December 21, 2024.Born in Taunton, MA on January 23, 1931, Lucian was the son of Lidia DeMarco and Giuseppe Garda from Italy and the beloved brother of Aldo Garda, previously deceased.A proud graduate of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in 1953, Lucian went...