Sep 5, 2024

Schenectady- James C. Stapleton, Sr., 73, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 5, 2024 with his loving family by his side. He was the son of the late George and Irene Stapleton. James was the devoted husband to Karen A. Stapleton. They were married 53 years.

James worked as a Machinist for General Electric until his retirement. 

James enjoyed spending time with...

2024

Anthony Joseph Livreri, 40, of Latham, New York, passed away unexpectedly in his home on September 3, 2024. Born in Albany, NY on August 14, 1984, he was the son of the late Robert A. Livreri and Donna M. Livreri.

Anthony attended Bethlehem Central School District schools from K-12, where he was a talented football player. He graduated from Bethlehem Central...

Sep 2, 2024

NISKAYUNA – Rita Ann Thayer, 76, of Niskayuna passed away on September 2, 2024.

She was born in Portland, Maine on September 11, 1947 a daughter to Agnes (Szawiela) Roberts

Rita graduated from Mohonasen High School in 1965. Rita worked as a lab tech at Ritz Camera for many years.

Her love for photography filled her heart with so much joy. She loved...

Sep 1, 2024

Schenectady – Raymond L. Piglivento, Jr. passed away on the afternoon of Sunday, September 1, 2024, after a courageous battle with liver cancer. He was surrounded by his family during his final moments. 

Ray was 65 years old at the time of his passing and was born on August 10, 1959. He was the son of the late Raymond Piglivento Sr....

Sep 1, 2024

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Albany - Diane Marie Kelly, 75, passed away Sunday, September 1, 2024, with her three, loving daughters, Jacqueline, Kimberly and Michelle by her side. Diane was the daughter of the late George and Mary Kretzler. 

Diane was happiest in the company of her siblings, children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and extended family. She enjoyed starting every day chatting with her sisters or...

Aug 31, 2024

Leonard F. Porcaro, 92, husband of Anita (Tooley) Porcaro of Schenectady, NY, passed away peacefully on August 31 after a courageous battle with lung cancer and COPD. Born on February 1, 1932 in Albany, he was the son of the late Leonard and Mary (Durso) Porcaro.

He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Anita, his daughter Kathleen Burke (Michael...

Aug 31, 2024

Aug 31, 2024

LOUDONVILLE - Melanie St. Louis, 64, of Loudonville, NY, passed away peacefully on August 31, 2024,

surrounded by her loving family. Born on February 20, 1960 in Albany, NY, she was predeceased by her mother Maryalyce (Brady) Struck and father J. Luis Ochoa.

Melanie is survived by her loving husband Gerald “Jerry” St. Louis, who she shared over fifty beautiful years with....

Aug 30, 2024

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Albany- Marie Tricomi Kavanagh, 94, passed at home with her daughter Donna Kavanagh by her side. Marie was born and educated in Albany, NY and was the daughter of the late Vincent and Lucy (Malatesta) Tricomi.

Marie was employed at the Executive Dry Cleaners formally of Stuyvesant. She enjoyed bingo and going to the Casino. She was predeceased by her Husband...

2024

Alan John Soto, born July 1, 1949 to the late Mildred (Cox) and Eliesel Soto; passed peacefully on Thursday August 29, 2024.

 Alan served in the Air Force for a time, was a HAM radio operator and enjoyed spending his time hunting and fishing throughout his years. Alan is preceded in death by his parents, Eliesel and Mildred Soto. 

He is survived...

Aug 29, 2024

Helen Virginia Stengel Gaige passed away, August 29, 2024, in her hometown of Saratoga Springs, NY. Helen was born Arril 25, 1928, in Allentown PA. She was preceded in death by her parents Helen Toppy Stengel and Leo Samuel Stengel; her husband Herbert Samuel Gaige and by her cherished daughter Rebecca Gaige-Troxell. She is survived by her son Herbert Samuel...

Aug 28, 2024

East Greenbush- Tracy A. Merckx, 52, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 28, 2024. She was the daughter of the late Francis and Shereta Gardner. Tracy was the devoted wife to Daniel J. Merckx. They were married 21 years.  

Tracy enjoyed cooking and spending time with her family and her dogs and other animals and attending local fairs. 

In addition to...

Aug 28, 2024

Albany- Carol E. Hibbard, 84, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 28, 2024 at her home with her loving husband by her side. She was the daughter of the late Thomas and Catherine West. Carol was the devoted wife to Eugene J. Hibbard. They were married 65 years. 

Carol enjoyed spending time with her entire family and loved cooking for them. 

In...

Aug 28, 2024

GUILDERLAND - John Henry Ortgies, Sr. age 65, passed away on August 28,2024 at his residence.

He was born in Schenectady, the son of John Herman Ortgies and Frances Girardot Ortgies. John graduated from Mohonasen High School in ‘77 and left for Navy boot camp in January of ‘77 enlisting in the U.S. Navy and was honorably discharged as a Master...

2024

East Greenbush- Samuel J. Barr, 78, passed away on August 28,2024. He was born October 8, 1945 in Troy, NY to the late Samuel and Nora S. (Doherty) Barr.

After graduating from Troy High School Class of 64’, Sam was called to serve in the U.S. Navy in 1966 and served his country for 2 years aboard the USS Gainard and...

2024

Lynn Marie Dunn, 76, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on Tuesday, August 27, 2024. She was born on February 3,1948 and was the daughter of the late Alfred and Alice (Barney) Gareau. She graduated from Cardinal McCloskey High School in 1965. She worked at the National Commercial Bank and Trust Co before she became a homemaker and then worked...

Aug 26, 2024

Jason B. McGowty, 39, passed away suddenly on August 26, 2024.

Jason was larger than life, he was always ready with a funny joke or story and left a smile on your face.He was a fun-loving, caring, protector to anyone he knew. Jason worked for Mohawk heating for several years before deciding to open his own business, JBM Heating and Cooling,...

2024

Charlie Leto, 78, passed away on August 26, 2024. Born in Albany, NY, he was the son of the late Mary Ann (Reehl) and Samuel Leto and was predeceased by infant brother, John.

Charlie is survived by Ann Scherbyk Leto; son, Daniel, granddaughter Bella, Rose Guyett; son Jeffrey Leto; daughter Gina Leto (Chuck Newman), Mary Ellen (Hanchett) Leto, sons: Samuel, Salvatore...