Feb 23, 2023

Hans Robert Riedel of Schenectady passed away on February 23, 2023, at Ellis Hospital after a brief illness. He was born the son of Hans and Margaret (Hilger) Riedel on August 3, 1954 in Cobleskill, NY. Hans, who lived in Florida for a time, spent most of his life in the Capital District area and was employed at Ed Conroy...

Feb 23, 2023

Feb 23, 2023

SCHENECTADY- Wallace Davis, beloved son, father, and grandfather, passed away after a brief illness on February 23rd, 2023. Wally was a career public administrator, serving various roles within both the New York State Office of General Services and the US Army National Guard. Wally's 30 year career with OGS and related agencies put him in direct supervision of the conception,...

Feb 23, 2023

Donna (Frechette) Schraa, 66, passed away Thursday, February 23, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Born August 12th, 1956, in Albany, New York, she was the daughter of the late John and Martha (Durkee) Frechette. Donna attended Albany High School and then worked a career in retail and loan underwriting. She retired early to care for her many grandchildren, nieces,...

Feb 23, 2023

Glenville — Shayne Michael Herbeck, age 50, passed away Thursday, February 23, 2023. Shayne was born July 4th, 1972. He was a graduate of Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake High School and attended Devry University in Columbus, Ohio. He worked as a Directional Drilling Laborer. Shayne loved skiing and spending time on the lake with friends. He was an avid fan of...

Feb 23, 2023

Colonie - John Kenneth Morin, 89, of Colonie New York, passed away on February 23, 2023 after a brief illness. John was born in Albany, NY to Justin Baptiste Morin and Harriette Alice (Fortin) Morin on May 15, 1933. He grew up in Albany, NY where he attended Albany Public Schools prior to serving for four years (1951-1955) with the...

Feb 23, 2023

Watervliet NY – Joyce A. Rockenstire (Hansen), 77, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Thursday, February 23, 2023. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late William and Marie Hansen.She was a very loving person with a huge heart. She founded and owned a daycare center, showed her prized Persian cats, and was a member of a...

Feb 23, 2023

Schenectady– Daniel T. Travison, 84, passed away on Thursday, February 23, 2023. He was the son of the late Thomas Travison and Mildred Osbornlighter, and the older and protective brother of John and Patricia. Daniel was the devoted husband to Lavina M. Travison (née Hitt). They were married for 50 years.Daniel was a master craftsman who worked as a carpenter...

Feb 21, 2023

Albany- Vernon Benjamin Stewart was born on March 7, 1988, at Lincoln Hospital in the Bronx, to Gwendolyn Avent and Benjamin Stewart. From birth, he was very energetic, kind, inquisitive, and fun to be around. Growing up, he loved playing catch in the backyard with his uncle Charles, which developed into a deep love for baseball. His skills advanced to...

Feb 21, 2023

VOORHEESVILLE- Kenneth Raymond Hunter, of Voorheesville, N.Y., passed away at age 92 on Tuesday, February 21, 2023.With a good sense of humor, radio voice he could turn on or off at will, handwriting that bordered on engraving, and a gifted ability to embarrass with his summer clothing choices, Ken was beloved by his family. He spent endless hours playing board...

Feb 21, 2023

Clifton T. McNeill, 67, passed away Tuesday, February 21, 2023 with his loving family by his side.He proudly served with the United States Marine Corps. Clifton loved going to car shows and showing off his Corvette. He enjoyed fishing and watching wrestling. Clifton loved and will be missed at family BBQ's and steak dinners. He enjoyed spending time with his...

Feb 21, 2023

COLONIE - John William Malthouse, age 84, passed from this life on Tuesday, February 21, 2023. He was born on November 6, 1938 and raised in Poughkeepsie, NY. He was the youngest son of the late Raymond I. and Anna O. Malthouse. John received a Bachelor's degree in Music Education from the Crane School of Music at SUNY Potsdam and...

Feb 21, 2023

Clifton Park - Robert Rucinski, 92, passed away on Tuesday, February 21st at the Schuyler Ridge Residential Care Facility in Clifton Park, NY.Born in New Haven, CT, Robert was the son of the late Theodore and Alice Rucinski and was a graduate of Albany High School. Robert was a devoted husband to his wife Jean for 71 years, and served...

Feb 20, 2023

"MIKEY P!" Michael J. Pieniazek,56, passed away Monday, February 20, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. Mike was the son of John "Pops/Bert" Pieniazek and the late Esther Pieniazek. Mike enjoyed a wonderful rewarding life with his wife, Mary Hickey (Mrs. P!). Their love for each other transformed them.Mikey P was an amazing man. He was one of a kind!...

Feb 20, 2023

Schenectady- Sonia "Sunny" Joy Goudreau, a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend to many, passed away on February 20, 2023, at her nursing home in Guilderland, New York. She was born on July 22, 1938, in Lewiston, Maine, to Jules and Bernadette Goudreau. Sonia is survived by two of her four children: James F. Kittredge (Rose) of Wichita Falls, Texas,...

Feb 20, 2023

GRAFTON-Cirincione, Joan Elizabeth, 74, it is with great sadness that our beloved Joan on February 20th 2023, has peacefully passed away in her home surrounded by her loving family and friends. Although she had fought a hard courageous battle against cancer, she was a positive, affectionate, and thoughtful woman.Joan had spent most of her time creating memories with her fur...

Feb 20, 2023

Joseph J. Costello, 69 of Rotterdam passed away on February 20th, 2023 at home after a long struggle with heart and kidney disease.Joe was predeceased by his parents Joseph A. & Doris I. (Pike) Costello, and his brother James Costello.Joe grew up in the Schalmont Central School District and enlisted in the navy after graduation, of which he was proud...

Feb 18, 2023

Ione B. Seiken, who rejected the conventional expectations of the 1950s and in doing so met the love of her life, died Saturday, February 18, 2023 at her home in Schenectady, surrounded by her loving family. She was 90.Ione was born to Christine and Glenn Benson, on December 14, 1932. She was born on the kitchen table in a farmhouse...

Feb 18, 2023

Mayfield-We are sad to announce the passing of Arnold E. Blowers, 83, of Mayfield, NY on February 18, 2023 at Albany Medical Center following a long illness. He is survived by his wife, Donna; children, Christopher, Sarena and Torri (Frank); grandkids, Savannah, Josh, Jahsear (Ashley), Gabriella (Francesca), Elijah, Christian and Kyan, as well as 6 great-grandchildren. He was educated in...

Feb 18, 2023

Walter E. Lynch was born February 27, 1981, to Walter Cobb Sr. and Wanda Drummond. He was raised, cherished, and cared for by his devoted parents, Thomas and Gloria Lynch.On February 18, 2023, he fell asleep in death from heart disease., a battle he fought like a warrior for many years.Walter attended Schenectady High School and the Job Corps. He...