James E. Lawrence
Jan 8, 2022
SCHENECTADY- James E. Lawrence, 84, passed away peacefully on January 8, 2022 at his home. Born on August 6, 1937 son of the late James V. and Leonta (Smith) Lawrence in Schenectady, NY.He graduated from Nott Terrace High School and attended Union College and Syracuse University. Mr. Lawrence was an oil company salesman, a public relations representative for a soft...
Marion Mogavero
Jan 8, 2022
Schenectady - Marion Mogavero, age 99, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 8, 2022 after a long illness. She was born to parents Josephine Pagano Cassaro and Carlo Cassaro in Pittston, PA. She later moved to Schenectady, NY. She was pre-deceased by her husband, Gerald (Jerry) Mogavero, along with her 3 brothers, Joseph Cassaro, Charles Cassaro (wife Virginia) and Peter...
Eric K. Meyette
Jan 8, 2022
It is with extreme sadness that we announce the passing of Eric K. Meyette, age 35, of Cohoes, NY on January 8th, 2022 after a courageous battle with cancer. Eric was a graduate of Guilderland High School class of 2004. He made many friends there that he called family and a heart big enough to hold them all. Eric went...
Jeanette Rafferty
Jan 8, 2022
Albany- Jeanette Rafferty, 76, passed away peacefully at home Saturday, January 8, 2022 after a long illness. Her husband, Rick and sister-in-law, Ellen were by her side. Born March 13, 1945 in Manhattan, NY, daughter of Milton Cycan, she was later adopted by Alice Conk and her husband. She graduated from Woodrow Wilson HS in 1962 and went to work...
Melissa Frances Smith
Jan 7, 2022
SCHENECTADY- Melissa Frances Smith, age 46, passed away suddenly at Ellis Hospital on January 7, 2022.She was born in Kingston, NY, the daughter of Patricia Paul and the late Clyde Smith Sr.Melissa was predeceased by her brother Clyde Smith Jr., maternal grandparents, Morton F. Johnson and Kathleen Johnson, paternal grandparents, Elmer Smith Sr. and Dorothy Smith. She was a heavy...
Glenn M. Gosier
Jan 7, 2022
Glenn M. Gosier, 58, of Holy Rood House, Scotia, NY passed away January 7, 2022, at Albany Medical Center, Albany, NY.Glenn was born in Watertown, NY on August 4, 1963. He was the third and youngest son of William and Edna Russell Gosier.Many years ago, Glenn was severely injured in a motorcycle/car accident in Syracuse, NY and recovered after a...
James M. Piscitelli
Jan 5, 2022
We are deeply saddened to announce the loss of James Michael Piscitelli, age 70. Jim died at Samaritan Hospital of heart failure. He was a dedicated son and brother, loving husband, devoted father and doting grandfather. After graduating from SUNY Albany in 1973, Jim worked for General Electric for over 40 years working his way up to the position of...
Thomas R. Lawton
Jan 5, 2022
WESTBROOK, MAINE--- Thomas Richard Lawton, age 36, passed away on January 5, 2022 under the care of St. Peter's Hospice.He was born in Albany, NY, March 19, 1985, the beloved son of Thomas and Laura Lawton.Tom graduated from Guilderland High School and from the Albany College of Pharmacy with a PharmD and was employed for 10 years at the Hannaford...
Ronda Carol Thomas
Jan 5, 2022
Latham~ With great sadness in our hearts, we have to announce to friends and family the passing of Ronda Thomas. Sister and mother, care taker of many, Ronda died the morning of January 5th, just four days after her 71st birthday. Born and raised in New York, but lived much of her life in California, married at 24, had two...
John R. Pryall
Jan 3, 2022
John Russell Pryall, 69, of Albany, NY, transitioned into eternal life peacefully at home with loved ones, on Monday, January 3, 2022. Born on November 2, 1952 in Mineola, NY, he was the youngest son of loving parents Moira Russell Dold Pryall and John Patrick Pryall. Outside of being the absolute best, most devoted father and Pop Pop to his...
Evelyn O. Spaulding
Jan 3, 2022
SCHENECTADY - Evelyn O. Spaulding, 94, passed away peacefully on January 3, 2022.She was born on January 22, 1927 a daughter of the late Ernest and Orian Dupont in Springfield, MAEvelyn was predeceased by her beloved husband Kenneth M. Spaulding; sisters, Bernice and Theresa and her brother Albert.She is survived by her children, Richard Spaulding (Marylee) and Barbara Mix (James);...
Robin C. Hynes
Jan 3, 2022
SLINGERLANDS-- Robin Claire Hynes passed away peacefully at home on January 3, 2022, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born Robin (Missy) Heidt on January 5, 1963. Robin was the loving daughter of Michael and Norma Heidt and she had four doting brothers: Michael, Warren, Bobby and Ken.Robin graduated from Jefferson Central School in 1981, and she earned...
James A. Rafferty
Jan 2, 2022
James A. Rafferty, 84, husband of Patricia Burnap Rafferty of Albany, passed away suddenly at home on Monday, January 2, 2023. Born January 30, 1938, in Albany, NY, he was the son of the late Alfred E. Rafferty.James graduated from Vincentian Institute in 1956 and served in the Marine Corp. Reserves from 1956-1962. He was employed at Tobin First Prize...
Robert D. Jeremias
Jan 2, 2022
Corinth-Robert D. Jeremias died unexpectedly January 2, 2022. Born June 23, 1950 at Palmer Hospital Corinth, NY to the late Jerry and Shirley Jeremias. Robert graduated from Corinth Central High school June of 1969. Soon after joined the US Airforce in the Vietnam era, serving in the 27th Fighter Squadron and later in the 83rd Fighter Interceptor Squadron receiving an...
Renee M. Evans
Jan 1, 2022
Renee M. Evans, 54, passed away on January 1, 2022. Visit, 3-5p.m. with 4:30 p.m. time of sharing on Wednesday at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, 181 Troy Schenectady Rd., Watervliet.
Susan R. Kenneally
Jan 1, 2022
Susan Ruth Kenneally, 74, beloved by so many, was welcomed into God's loving arms on January 1, 2022. She was born in Albany on February 1, 1947 to the late Charles and Jane Hill.Susan was born with a gift from God to connect with people, this was an asset during her career as a social worker. She worked for many...
Prentiss Lee Hickson, Jr.
Jan 1, 2022
Troy- Prentiss Lee Hickson, Jr., 43, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 1, 2022 with his loving family by his side. He was the son of the Prentiss, Sr. and late Katherine Hickson. Prentiss was the devoted husband to the Kenyotta S. Arrington. They were married 11 years. After graduating from high school, Prentiss received a Culinary degree and was...
Gregory J. Bielawa
Jan 1, 2022
Castleton- Gregory J. Bielawa, 53, passed away on January 1, 2022 after a brief courageous battle with COVID. Greg wishes are for everyone to be vaccinated. Greg is the son of Carolyn Bielawa and the late Joseph Bielawa.In addition to his mother he is survived by his sister Lisa Daniels (Cory Stanton) and nephews, Cole and Chad as well as...
George L. Ayers
Dec 31, 2021
DELMAR---George Lewis Ayers, age 91, passed away peacefully at home on December 31, 2021. He was was born in Springfield, MA on September 9, 1930. He served in the US Air Force in Okinawa during the Korean War. He loved traveling in his RV and visited all 50 states in his travels with his wife Jeanne. George is survived by...
Donna L. Dague
Dec 31, 2021
It is hard writing an obituary for someone who did not want one. But, sometimes it is necessary, because those people may not have realized how special they were. Donna L. Dague passed away peacefully on 12/31/2021. She was a HUGE character in a world where increasingly characters are not welcomed. She spoke her mind (good or bad) in a...
