Our Obituaries
Robert "Dusty" Miller
April 25, 2013
Robert G. "Dusty" Miller 91, of Niskayuna, died peacefully on April 25th at home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Walton NY, he was the son of Harold and Leona Simpson Miller. A graduate of Nott Terrace High School in Schenectady, Dusty joined the Army/Air force in 1942 at the age of 20. Stationed in Virginia, he was first assigned to coastal artillery but as the war escalated he...
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Avis White Puchalski
April 19, 2013
Avis (White) Puchalski 84, formerly of Regent Street, passed away Friday April 19th. She was born , the last of 6 children, in Schenectady in 1928. Avis worked at GE before her marriage, then worked at Kem Cleaners for several years before retiring. She was predeceased by her husband, Edward and 2 brothers and 3 sisters.
Avis is survived by her daughters, Ellen (Dan) Duma, Donna (Ken)...
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Norman C. Searles
April 5, 2013
Norman Charles Searles, 88, of Niskayuna, passed away Friday, April 5, 2013.
Norman graduated from Draper High School, Schenectady, NY. in 1943. A veteran of WWII, he served in the Pacific Theater for three years.
After the war, he attended Plattsburgh College and graduated from HVCC.
Norman was a retired television broadcast engineer and employed for many years at WGY/WRGB and then...
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Dora Marie Hall
March 25, 2013
Dora Marie Hall 91, formerly of Gurenson Lane, Niskayuna, passed away on Monday March 25, 2013 at Kingsway Arms Nursing Center with her loving family by her side. Dora was born in Bismark, ND, a daughter of the late Carl A. and Helen Krebs Siechert. She was a graduate of Pasadina Jr. College, CA. Dora married Robert N. Hall August 2, 1941 and they moved to Schenectady in 1948.
Dora was a long...
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Fred R. Longe
February 13, 1933 - March 22, 2013
Fred R. Longe 80, of Niskayuna, passed away after a brief illness at Albany Medical Center on Friday, March 22, 2013 with his loving family by his side.
Fred was born in Schenectady, the son of the late Frank and Marie Pisano Longe. He served in the US Navy during the Korean Conflict and was stationed on the USS Dixie. Upon his honorable discharge, he received his Accounting degree from...
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Janice B. Zumbo
March 19, 2013
Janice Blondin Zumbo, 80, of Niskayuna New York, passed away on March 19, 2013, with her family at her side, after a long illness. Janice was born on January 8, 1933 in Burlington, Vermont. She was the loving wife of the late Dr. Orazio R. Zumbo. She was the daughter of the late Robert Hanley Blondin and Marie Sanborn Blondin. Janice is survived by her six children: Dr. Ann Zumbo of Bloomsberg,...
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Sylvia M. Woodman
March 15, 2013
Sylvia M. Woodman 88, of Williams St., died Friday March 16, 2013 at Mt. Valley Hospice in Gloversville after a long illness. Sylvia was born in Schenectady, a daughter of the late Arthur and Sophie Schlansker Chur. She was a graduate of Draper High School and Mildred Elley Business School. Sylvia was predeceased by her husband, William Woodman in 1988 and her son William in 1977.
She was a...
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Anthony "Tony" Wilson
March 15, 2013
Anthony J. Wilson 81, of Niskayuna passed away Friday March 15, 2013 after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer's Disease. Born in Poultney, Vermont, he was the son of the late Joseph and Theresa Corcoran Wilson and brother of the late Mary W. Kelly. Anthony is survived by his beloved brother Mike (Donna) Wilson of Schenectady.
Anthony's early education was in Poultney Vermont school...
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Carlton L. Smith
March 4, 1918 - March 9, 2013
Carlton L. Smith, 95, of Fallsington, PA, while at home with his family, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 9, 2013. He was born March 4, 1918 in Randolph, VT, eldest son of Royal W. and Helen (Hopkins) Smith, reared in Brattleboro, attended public schools there before entering the Apprentice Training Program with General Electric Company at Schenectady, NY in 1937.
He...
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Peter E. McElligott
March 4, 2013
Peter E. McElligott, 77, passed away peacefully at Ellis Hospital on March 4, 2013. He was born in New York City in 1935 to Edward and Elizabeth McElligott, of Vestal NY. He received his B.S in Nuclear Engineering from North Carolina State in 1957, and his M.S and Ph.D. from Rennselaer Polytechnic Institute in 1961 and 1966 respectively.
Pete retired from a long career as a physicist,...
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Roger H. Kerr
March 1, 2013
Roger Hoyt Kerr completed his earthly journey on March 1, 2013 after a great 85 year run. He has gone to join his wife, Cora Jean Fischer Kerr and his parents, Roger Sweeney and Ethel Hoyt Kerr. His life is celebrated by his children and spouses, Douglas & Lee Ann Kerr of Windsor, CT, Jamie Famiano of Schenectady, NY, Gregory Kerr of Niskayuna, NY, and Jeremy & Martha Kerr of Niskayuna, NY. ...
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Patricia G. McGovern
February 25, 2013
Patricia G. Mc Govern 76, of Altamonte Springs, Florida, passed away Monday, February 25, 2013, with her loving children and grandchildren by her side.
Pat was born March 19, 1936 in Schenectady, daughter of the late Winfred and Eileen Greer Grinter and she graduated from Nott Terrace High School. Pat was married to William G. Mc Govern on May 7, 1960, he predeceased her September 29, 1968....
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Mary Rose Reimherr
February 16, 2013
Mary Rose Reimherr passed away on February 16, 2013 at the age of 92 at Samaritan Hospital.
The youngest of four children, Mary was born on August 15, 1920 to Simon and Anna Sabaitis in Bridgewater, MA. She graduated from Bridgewater High School and then received her RN from Sturdy Memorial Hospital School of Nursing. Upon graduation she enlisted in the United States Navy as a Lieutenant...
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Alfred H. O'Neill
November 17, 1921 - February 4, 2013
SCOTIA-- Alfred H. O'Neill, 91, left his earthly home on February 4, 2013. As he left his loving family by his side, he was immediately ushered straight into heaven to be with his Lord and Creator.
Alfred was born in Union City, New Jersey on November 17, 1921, a son of the late Charles and Anna O'Neill. He proudly served his country by joining the Navy in 1942 and fought valiantly in World War...
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Donald R. Haines, Sr.
January 26, 2013
Donald R. Haines Sr. 85 of Niskayuna died suddenly on Saturday, January 26, 2013 after being stricken at his son's home in Scotia from a Cardiac Arrest. Donald was born on February 18, 1927 in Pottstown, PA and was the son of the late Jerome and Estella Knauer Haines.
Donald served in the United States Navy from 1945 to 1949 as an Aviation Electronics Technician First Class. After proudly...
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James A. Pallotolo, Sr.
February 8, 1926 - January 25, 2013
James A. Pallotolo, Sr., 86, passed away on January 25, 2013.
James was born on February 8, 1926, a son of the late Carmen and Angelina Riggero Pallotolo.
Following High School graduation, James entered into the Army and valiantly served his country during WWII. He was honorably discharged in 1946. He was a master mason and worked for the City of Schenectady where he retired as a mechanic.
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Peter C. Huening
January 21, 2013
Peter C. Huening, 67, passed away on Monday, January 21, 2013.
Born in Boston, MA on October 16, 1945, he was the son of the late Walter & Margaret Huening. He was a graduate of Tufts University and a retired electrical engineer from General Electric Co. Peter had a love of bluegrass music, often traveling to concerts and festivals and befriending fellow banjo and guitar players along the way...
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John Hayden Ward
January 21, 2013
John Hayden Ward passed away Monday, January 21st at the Baptist Health and Rehabilitation Center in Scotia, NY. He was born January 12, 1924 in New York City, the son of Hayden Wightman Ward and Marion Joyce Rowe. He attended Williams College briefly, and was a graduate of the University of Colorado at Boulder. He served in World War II as a member of the 372nd U.S. Army Engineering Corps, and...
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Marion Glock Dearstyne
May 21, 1914 - January 19, 2013
Marion Glock Dearstyne died peacefully January 19, 2013 surrounded by her family at Ellis Hospital.
Marion was born in Schenectady to the late Frederick H. and Mabel H. Glock. Marion was married to the late Edmund M. Dearstyne who died in 1976.
Marion is survived by one son Edmund G. Dearstyne and his wife Jaroslava Dearstyne, one granddaughter Jarka M. D. Goudsouzian, one great-grandson...
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James R. Schmidt
January 14, 2013
James R. Schmidt 67, of Niskayuna, died at Ellis Hospital on Monday, January 14, 2013.
Son of the late Harry Schmidt and Dorothy Miller. James was employed as an Electrician and retired from B A S F.
He was a member of Local #166 and St. Kateri Tekakwitha Parish. His interest included bowling, where he was very proud of bowling a perfect 300 game, and he was a true Yankee fan.
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R. Paul Farrell Jr.
January 12, 2013
R. Paul Farrell, Jr.died peacefully on Saturday, January 12, 2013 at Ellis Health Center.
Born to R. Paul Farrell, Sr. and Nellie (Thomasson) Farrell on June 15, 1927 in High Point, NC
Paul received his electrical engineering degree from Virginia Tech in 1949 where he served as Captain of the ROTC Cadet Corps
He was a Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the states of Kentucky,...
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Mary Elizabeth "Betty" Patience
January 9, 2013
MARY ELIZABETH "BETTY" Patience –passed away peacefully at the age of 91 on January 9, 2013 at Eddy Village Green in Cohoes, NY. She had been a resident of Kingston, NY for over 50 years before moving to assisted living in Cohoes in late 2008. Betty was born on May 16, 1921 at 1004 Albany Street, Schenectady, NY, the first of the four children of William B. Pomeroy and Elizabeth V. McEvoy...
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David Neil Rufer
January 7, 2013
David N. Rufer 56, died January 7, 2013 at home, after a brief illness.
Born and raised in Schenectady, David owned and operated The Copper Keg in Schenectady for over 30 years.
Survived by his mother, Estelle Rufer; daughter, Christina Rufer; 3 brothers, Edward (Roz) Rufer, Mark Rufer, Peter (Jeaneen) Rufer; 4 sisters, Marie (Russ) Stephens, Patricia (Mike) Peck, Anne (Phil) Osborne,...
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Ronald "Dr. Ron" Placek
December 21, 2012
Ronald John Placek ("Dr. Ron"), 77, passed away suddenly on December 21 in Carbondale, Colorado.
Born in Chicago, Illinois, on May 2, 1935, Ron attended Lane Technical High School, a public school where students graduated with the unique combination of a skilled trade and college prep courses.
Ron received a B.S. in mechanical engineering and a M.S. and Ph. D. in theoretical and applied...
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Peter Adams Willis
December 20, 2012
SCHENECTADY—Peter Adams Willis, 84, passed away peacefully on Thursday afternoon at Ellis Hospital.
Peter was born in Seattle, WA, a son of the late Ora and Sally Willis. He was a graduate of the University of Illinois with a degree in electrical egineering. Following college, Peter worked for the General Electric Company and was a member of the ELFUN Society. Peter was the epitome of a...
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Norman G. Luther
May 23, 1919 - December 14, 2012
Norman Gardner Luther, 93, formerly of Schenectady, NY, beloved husband for 63 years to the late Marion Ruth (Furman) Luther, passed away peacefully in Manchester, CT on Friday, December 14, 2012. Born on May 23, 1919, he was the youngest of six and only surviving son of the late Grace (Gardner) and Frederick Luther. Due to the untimely death of his father, Norman was the sole support of his...
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Marguerite E. Eckner
August 31, 1919 - December 9, 2012
Niskayuna - Marguerite E. Eckner (formerly Bleau), 93, of Niskayuna, NY died peacefully on December 9, 2012 at Ellis Hospital after a short illness. She was born in North Hero, VT on August 31, 1919 a daughter of Harold E. Blow and Anna Maria (McCaffray) Blow, and grew up in Grand Isle, VT on Lake Champlain. She resided in Amherst, NY for over 40 years until her move to Niskayuna where she...
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Linnea H. Roedel
December 1, 2012
Linnea Ida Hallander Roedel 98, of Apple Tree Lane, died peacefully at home on December 1st with her loving family by her side. Linnea was born on July 23, 1914 in Gary Indiana to Charles and Ida Hallander.
Linnea was married to George F. Roedel on August 22, 1942. Together they enjoyed tennis, golf, bridge, gardening and their son's sports endeavors. Linnea treasured sewing, baking, playing...
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Elizabeth "Bette" Russell
November 30, 2012
Elizabeth H. "Bette" Russell, 87 of Niskayuna died peacefully in the loving and merciful arms of her Lord, On Friday, November 30 surrounded by her loving and devoted daughter at Wingate of Wilbraham.
Born in Troy, NY on May 8, 1925, she was the daughter of the late William and Alma (Smodell). She attended the Mechanicville School District, and participated in the theatre arts. As a...
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Robert E. Elwell
November 28, 2012
Robert E. Elwell of Sacandaga Rd, died on November 28th, 2012 while he was being cared for at the Daughters of Sarah Nursing home. Mr. Elwell was 97 years young and was a source of great joy for all who knew him. He was a talented musician who played almost any instrument you could name. And, he kept a piano always close to him so he could play at any time.If there was a stray animal around he...
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Janice Barcher
November 22, 2012
Janice Barcher 50, of Millard St., died at Ellis Hospital November 22, 2012.
Born July 3, 1960 in Schenectady, a daughter to the late Robert and Elsie Sadona Barcher. Janice has no known surviving relatives.
Burial will be Tuesday, December 4, 2012 at 9:30 AM in Memory Gardens, Colonie, next to her father.
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Marion Goodwin Sheehan
November 21, 2012
Marion Goodwin Sheehan 89, of Niskayuna died Wednesday, November 21, 2012.
Marion was born on January 10, 1923 in Utica, NY, a daughter of the late Chester and Emma Atkinson Goodwin. She attended local schools in Utica and was employed for 44 years with Verizon, then NY Telephone. She was an avid duplicate bridge player and a Board member. Marion was an activer parishoner and volunteer at the...
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Dorothy "Dottie" Slurff
October 31, 2012
Dorothy "Dottie" Slurff 80, of Schenectady, died Wednesday October 31st, at Ellis Hospital. Dottie was born in Schenectady, a daughter of the late John and Beatrice Tillison Kral. She graduated from Nott Terrace High School and married Edward F. Slurff, who predeceased her in 1994. Dottie work as a clerk at the City Mission of Schenectady for many years. She was a member of St. John the...
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Marion E. Miller
October 17, 2012
Marion E. Miller 91, of The Glen Eddy, Niskayuna, NY, died Wednesday October 17, 2012.
Born in Hamilton, NY, daughter of J. Horton Fountain and Ruth Woodman Fountain. In addition to her parents she is pre-deceased by her husband John W. Miller in 1978, a sister Ida Gowdy and a brother John H. Fountain Jr.
Marion is survived by her brother Richard K. Fountain or Cazenovia, NY , her...
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Patricia W. Bennett
October 17, 2012
Patricia Whalen Bennett 83, formerly of Spearhead Drive, Scotia, died on October 17, 2012 at Ellis Hospital after an extended illness. Born on November 17, 1928 in Schenectady, she was the daughter of the late William and H. Hazel Heider Whalen.
Patricia graduated from local schools including Mont Pleasant High School and Spencer Business School. She was a career employee for 38 years of the...
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Michael F. DeDonatis
October 9, 2012
Rotterdam – Michael F. DeDonatis, 62 years young, retired Air-force Veteran "Master Sargent," died suddenly on the late afternoon of October 9th, 2012.
Michael was a wonderful father and a true force of inspiration. He will be greatly missed for his laughter and love of life.
Michael was predeceased by his beloved parents, Tony and Frances DeDonatis.
Survivors include his loving and...
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Rosemary Eckel Mullaney
October 4, 2012
NISKAYUNA--Rosemary Eckel Mullaney, 89, formerly of Morgan Avenue and recently of Glen Eddy, Niskayuna passed away on October 4, 2012.
A native of Schenectady, the daughter of Rose and Joseph Eckel, she graduated from St. Joseph's Academy and the College of St. Rose. After graduation she taught in the business department at Draper High School until her marriage to Gerald Mullaney on November 3,...
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Alfred H. Lowe, Jr.
September 29, 2012
Alfred H. Lowe Jr, 86, passed away peacefully at his home in Niskayuna on Saturday, September 29, 2012 with his family by his side.
Al was born on June 20, 1926 in Paterson, NJ, the son of the late Alfred H. Lowe, Sr., and Jennie Croucher Lowe and grew up on the family farms in Fairlawn and then Clifton, NJ. He graduated with the class of 1948 from Princeton University with a BSE in electrical...
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John W. Whitney
September 28, 2012
John W. Whitney 82, of Glenville passed away Friday, September 28, 2012 at Ellis Hospital after a short illness.
He was born July 6, 1930 in Schenectady, New York to the late William Francis and Katherine Haskins Whitney. He was a graduate of Cohoes High School and a year later became a lab technician for General Electric. There, he continued his education and became an engineer of gas...
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Joseph Thomas Tardi
September 26, 2012
Joseph Thomas Tardi passed away at his home on the morning of September 26, 2012.
Joseph was born in the Bushwick section of Brooklyn, NY on November 15, 1919 to Rosario and Emma Brando Tardi. Joseph was the youngest of three siblings (Nancy and James).
Joseph graduated from both Brooklyn Technical High School, Brooklyn, NY and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute,Troy, NY, Class of 1943;...
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David Erwin Bain
September 24, 2012
David Erwin Bain - of Wellington Way, Niskayuna, passed away at the age of 79, on September 24, 2012.
David is survived by his adoring wife of 57 years, Audrey Louise Hohman Bain, his two children Hillary Bain Ferrazzi of Natick, Massachusetts and Andrew Wallace Bain of Lake Forest, California, and three grand children, Katherine Porter Bain and Thompson Cowles Bain of Lake Forest,...
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Thomas A. Prater
September 19, 2012
Thomas Prater passed away after a short illness at the age of 92 on September 19, 2012. Thomas was preceded in death by his loving wife Mary, who passed away in 2010, his parents Lewis and Eliza Prater as well as brothers Sewart (Lewis) and Jack Prater and sister Katherine Froggatt. Tom and his family moved to Montana at an early age and received his elementary and secondary schooling in Butte,...
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Charles A. McTygue Jr.
September 16, 2012
Charles A. McTygue Jr. passed away Sunday Morning, September 16th, at Rosary Hill Home in Hawthorne, NY. He was 79 years old. Born on March 1st, 1933 in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. to Charles A. McTygue Sr. and Rose Lanzara McTygue. Charles moved to Westchester County, NY, where he graduated from Westchester Community College in 1953 with a degree in civil engineering. He Married Rosaria Marcelli in...
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Richard Thomas Cuscino
May 23, 1936 - September 15, 2012
Richard T. Cuscino, 76, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday.
Richard was born in New Castle, PA a son of the late Orest and Clara Cuscino. He was a graduate of Youngstown State College where he received his Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering and received his Master's in the same field from the University of Akron. Following college, Richard was employed by Babcock & Wilcox. After...
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Virginia Porter Powell Strong
September 11, 2012
Niskayuna- Virginia Porter Powell Strong, age 91, of Niskayuna, NY died peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Tuesdsay, September 11, 2012.
Virginia was born in Duquesne, PA on November 9, 1920 to William and Matilda Porter. After graduating from Wilkinsburg High School, she became an early pioneer for women in the sciences, when she was one of the first women to study chemistry...
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Emilia "Angie" Mott
September 10, 2012
Emilia "Angie" Mott of Schenectady passed away peacefully on the evening of September 10, 2012 at Ellis Hospital.
She was born in Mechanicville, the second youngest of 8 children to the late John and Emilia Mignacci.
Emilia met the love of her life, George F. Mott at General Electric and they married on May 2, 1948. Upon the death of George in 1965, she worked as a secretary at Carl Liss...
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Michael J. Martin
August 30, 2012
Michael J. Martin 74, formerly of Schenectady, died Thursday, August 30, 2012, at Abraham Hospice House in Utica.
He was born in Schenectady, son of the late John and Margaret McGovern Martin. Mike served in the US Air Force, he was the former owner of "Michael's Shady Lane" on Rt 50 in Glenville, Past President of Thomas Corners Fire Dept, and a member of the Rotterdam Elks. Mike drove...
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Ruth W. Campbell
August 29, 2012
Schenectady – Ruth Wayman Campbell, 95, lifelong resident of Schenectady, died Wednesday August 29, 2012. Born in Schnectady on March 28, 1917, she was the daughter of Lydia and George Craig Wayman. She was pre-deceased by her husband of 61 years, Harold E. Campbell.
Ruth grew up in the upper Union Street area of Schenectady and graduated from Russell Sage College in 1938. After...
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Robert Franklin Parslow
August 26, 2012
Cohoes-Robert Franklin Parslow passed away quietly early Sunday morning Aug 26, 2012 after a long illness at the Eddie Village Green Nursing Home. He is survived by siblings Barbara Saddock, Irving Parslow (Barbara), Peter Parslow (Pat), Esther Rendano & Ruth Derbyshire; Children John Harold Parslow (Joan) & Helen Ruth Penna (Lon); Grandchildren Jennifer Reynolds, David Parslow, Allen Parslow,...
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Wendy Marie Hogencamp
August 22, 2012
Niskayuna-Wendy M. Hogencamp 32, of Niskayuna, formerly of Pine Bush, NY, died suddenly August 22, 2012 with her loving family by her side. Wendy was born in Middletown, NY, daughter of Donna Baylor Hogencamp and the late Jacob J. Hogencamp Sr.
She is survived by her mother, Donna; sisters, Becky Hogencamp, Lynette Hogencamp, Kristine Hobbs; brother, Jacob "Jake" Hogencamp Jr and several...
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Linda Harvey Richards
August 14, 2012
Waterford- Linda Harvey Richards 62, of Waterford died Tuesday August 14, 2012 at St. Peter's Hospice with her loving family by her side, after a short illness.
Linda was born in Albany, daughter of Carol Brandt Harvey and the late Wayne H. Harvey. She graduated from Burnt Hills- Ballston Lake High School, SUNY New Paltz with a degree in Teaching and The Bryant and Stratton School with a...
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Madelon D. Seifts
January 9, 1912 - August 13, 2012
GLENVILLE-- Madelon D. Seifts, 100, passed away peacefully Monday morning at the Glendale Home.
Madelon was born on January 9th, 1912 in Malone, New York. She was an amazing woman with a heart of gold and an infectious smile. She lived to care for her family, the pride of her life.
She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Loran F. Seifts.
Survivors include her devoted daughter, Paula...
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Robert Bruce McCalley
December 17, 1922 - August 8, 2012
SCHENECTADY-- Robert Bruce McCalley, Jr. of Karenwald Lane, Schenectady, New York died at age 89 on August 8, 2012 after a short illness. He was born 17 December 1922 at Miami, Florida, and was the oldest son of Robert Bruce and Ida Castles McCalley. In growing up, he lived in Miami FL, Asheville NC, Savannah GA, St. Augustine FL, Columbia SC, and Sumter SC. He attended Boys' High School in...
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Peter Ten Eyck Nevius
August 4, 2012
Niskayuna-- Peter Ten Eyck Nevius, lately of Niskayuna, New York, age 92, died on Saturday, August 4, 2012. His death is being mourned and his life celebrated by Josefina Angeli Nevius, his wife of 59 years; their son Peter, of Saratoga Springs, New York; and their daughters Hilda Nevius O'Hanley (husband David and children Jo and Gus), of St Paul, Minnesota and Monica Nevius (husband Robert...
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Carole B. Fox
August 1, 2012
SCHENECTADY—Carole B. Fox of Baker Avenue, Schenectady died on Wednesday, August 1st at Ellis Hospital.
Born and raised in New Jersey, Carole made Schenectady her home since 1972. She majored in advertising design at Rhode Island School of Design and earned her B.A. and M.A. degrees from SUNY-Empire State College where she served on the ESC Board of Governors.
Carole worked in the health...
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Patricia A. McGovern
July 13, 2012
Niskayuna- Patricia McTygue McGovern 80, formerly Van Antwerp Road, died peacefully on Friday July 13, 2012 with her loving family by her side.
Pat was born in Saratoga Springs, daughter of the late Charles Ayen and Rose Agnes Lanzara McTygue.
She graduated from Saratoga Springs High School, class of 1950 and graduated from The Ellis Hospital School of Nursing, class of 1953. Pat was a...
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Rev. Dr. James A. Farrell
July 1, 2012
Esperance-The Rev. Dr. James A. Farrell, pastor emeritus of First United Methodist Church of Schenectady, died suddenly on July 1, 2012.
He was a graduate of Nott Terrace High School, Union College, Iliff School of Theology, and Drew University. He served churches in Colorado, Vermont and New York.
He is survived by his wife Ruth, his daughter Ann, his brother Bill, his brother-in-law...
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Betti J. Morgan
June 30, 2012
Betti Morgan 80, of Schenectady, died Saturday June 30, 2012 at Ellis Hospital with family by her side.
Betti was born in Schenectady, June 19, 1932, daughter of the late Francis and Myrtle May Risedorph Morgan. She graduated from Nott Terrace High School and Siena College. Betti worked at Wedekind Motors as Title Manager from 1956-1963.,Betti began her career in Real Estate with Adam Haus...
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Nancy Roberts Ring
June 27, 2012
Schenectady- Nancy Roberts Ring 71, formerly of Broadway, passed away Wednesday, June 27, 2012.
Nancy was born in Plattsburgh, NY, daughter of the late Francis and Jean Robare Roberts. Nancy work at Mohawk National Bank in Schenectady for many years. She was predeceased by her long time companion, Manuel Laborde.
Survived by her daughter, Sherri Houghton and her husband Willis, her son...
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Richard A. Van Dyck
June 21, 2012
Schenectady-Richard (Dick) Van Dyck, 86, of Schenectady, formerly of Niskayuna, died Thursday, June 21, 2012, at Kingsway Nursing Center with his loving family by his side.
Born in Schenectady, son of the late Louis Bevier Van Dyck and Marguerite Towle. Dick graduated from Nott Terrace High School, enlisted and served in the Navy in the Pacific Rim WWII as a Seaman First Class and attended...
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Rita L. Vivian
June 13, 2012
Rita L.Vivian formerley of Coburg Village, Rexford, N.Y. age 95, died on June 13, 2012 at The Villages Hospice House, The Villages, Florida.
Rita was born in New York City but lived most of her life in Schenectady. She graduated from Nott Terrace High school and received an associate degree from Albany Business College.Upon graduation, Rita moved back to N.Y.C. where she became the Executive...
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William R. DeWitt
June 13, 2012
William Roy DeWitt 82, died Wednesday, June 13, 2012 after a long illness.
He was born in Albany, NY, son of the late William and Betty Furness DeWitt. Bill served in the Navy during the Korean Conflict from 1947 to 1951.
He was a retired pipe fitter from Local's #105 and # 7. Bill was a member of St. Gabriel's Church and Knights of St. John Commandry 100, where he was the Commander of Uniform...
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John F. Brown , Jr.
June 13, 2012
Dr. John Francis Brown Jr., 85, died on June 13 after a long illness. He was born October 11, 1926 in Providence RI. After serving in the US Navy (1944-46), he graduated from Brown University summa cum laude in 1947, and went on for a Ph.D. in organic chemistry at MIT. John then joined the General Electric Research Laboratory, now Global Technology Center, where he worked for the next 52 years...
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Lou Carolyn Coates
June 4, 2012
Lou Carolyn Coates, 83, of Niskayuna, passed away Monday, June 4, 2012 in the comfort of her home surrounded by her family.
Lou was born August 1, 1928, in Plattsburgh. She attended grade school at the Normal School. In 1942, she and her family moved to Schenectady, where she attended Nott Terrace High School.
She worked as head of the bookkeeping department at Citizens Trust Bank in...
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Francis L. Kahler
May 31, 2012
Clifton Park- Francis L. Kahler 91, of Clifton Park, went home to be with his Lord on Thursday, May 31, 2012.
Fran was born in Chichester, NY, son of the late Clinton and Ida Fichtner Kahler. He graduated from Hunter-Tannersville High School in 1939, Fran went to join the General Electric Apprentice Course from 1940 to 1944. He then enlisted in the U S Navy in 1944 and was Honorably discharged...
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Stephen O. Punzi
May 30, 2012
Niskayuna- Stephen O. Punzi 56, of Niskayuna, passed away Wednesday evening May 30, 2012 at St. Peter's Hospice with his family by his side after a 2 year battle with cancer.
Stephen was born in Utica, NY son of the late Stephen A. and Jacqueline Vitalone Punzi. He graduated from Thomas R. Proctor High School in Utica and Schenectady County Community College with a degree in Business. Stephen...
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Gertrude "Terry" Carnahan
May 26, 2012
Gertrude Carnahan died suddenly on Saturday, May 26, at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady. Formerly from Yonkers, New York, Ms. Carnahan resided at Oakmont Street in Niskayuna and also at Sea Oats Drive in Juno Beach, Florida.
Gertrude, known by family and friends as Terry, was born Gertrude Teresa Linsmeier in the Bronx, NY on November 25, 1919. She was preceded in death by her parents, Alois and...
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Loretta M. Brown
May 17, 2012
Former long time Schenectady, NY resident, Loretta M. Brown, died suddenly at Florida Hospital Flagler, on May 17, 2012. Loretta became a full time resident of Ormond Beach Florida, in 2008, to be close to her son, Tom Brown and wife Sandy, and beloved granddaughter, Diane McVinney. She had lived in her home on Rugby Road, Schenectady, for over 69 years.
Loretta graduated from Mont Pleasant...
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Irene L. Pomeroy
May 9, 2012
Ft. Edward- Irene Bixby Flagg Pomeroy 95, of The Oaks, formerly of Colonie, died Wednesday, May 9, 2012 surounded by her family.
She was born in Wallingford, VT daughter of the late Ernest and Nellie Pickett Bixby. Irene lived in Colonie for 41 years where she worked at Shop Rite on Wolf Rd in the meat dept. She moved in 2003, to Ft. Edward, to be closer to her son Ken and his family. Irene...
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Esther R. Haines
May 3, 2012
Niskayuna- Esther R. Haines 84, of Niskayuna, died Thursday May 3, 2012 at Ellis Hospital surrounded by her family.
Esther was a Pediatric RN and a Real Estate Broker with Veronica Lynch for 40 years.She was a member of Faith United Methodist Church, where she was a Trustee and a Sunday School Teacher.
Esther is survived by her husband of 60 years, Donald R. Haines Sr.; sons, Rev. Franklin...
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Rosemond F. Gautie
May 3, 2012
Rosemond F. Gautie, age eighty nine, of Schenectady, passed away on May 3, 2012, following a brief illness.
Born Rosemond Frances Frederick on October 7th, 1922 in Schenectady, New York, the daughter of William and Bertha Frederick, she was the second-youngest of nine children in her family.
Rosemond graduated from Mont Pleasant High School in 1940, and then enlisted as a WAVE in the...
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Jack G. Coates
May 2, 2012
Niskayuna-Jack G. Coates 90, of Niskayuna, passed away Wednesday, May 2, 2012 in the comfort of his home surrounded by his family.
Jack was born in Fleurus, Belgium, son of the late Christopher O.and Germaine Bille Coates. He lived in St. Helens, England where he attended Liverpool Wireless College and was Chief Radio Officer in the British Merchant Marines from 1939 to 1946. Jack came over to...
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Gerald C. Matura, MD
April 29, 2012
Schenectady- Dr. Gerald C. Matura 94, of Schenectady, died Sunday, April 29, 2012 with his loving family at his side.
Dr. Matura was born June 8, 1917 in Schenectady, son of the late Cyril and Blazena Marecek Matura. He graduated from Mont Pleasant High School and was a graduate of Union College in 1937. He then went onto graduate from Downstate Medical School in 1943. Dr. Matura enlisted in the...
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Mary B. Dearing
April 24, 2012
Niskayuna- Mary Brennan Dearing 87, of Niskayuna, died Tuesday, April 24, 2012 at Ellis Hospital.
Born in Troy, NY, daughter of the late James B. and Mae Butcher Brennan, she graduated from Catholic Central High School, Troy Conservatory of Music, Russell Sage College ( B.S.) and Oberlin College ( M. S.). Mary was a Chemist at KAPL for 7 years prior to her marriage. She married Burton E....
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Charlotte R. Hubbard
April 20, 2012
Schenectady- Charlotte Roberts Hubbard of Schenectady, NY died April 20, 2012 at the age of 89.
Born in Boston, MA she was the daughter of the late George Wilson and Helen Monroe Roberts. She lived in Springfield, MA for 25 years, moving to Schenectady in 1948.
Mrs. Hubbard graduated from Classical High School in Springfield and Edgewood Park Jr. College in Briarcliff Manor, NY. She taught...
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Ann W. Matthews
April 14, 2012
Ann Sophia Williamson Matthews, of Schenectady, passed away on April 14th at Ellis Hospital with her family at her side. Mrs. Matthews was 91 years old. She and her husband, Phil, who passed away earlier this year, were truly part of "the greatest generation".
Ann was born on March 30, 1921, in Albion, PA, to John Duncan and Ellen Savstrom Williamson and was named for her mother's sister Annie...
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Vincent J. Blandino
April 10, 2012
Schenectady- Vincent J. Blandino of Schenectady, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, April 10, 2012 after a brief illness, with his loving family by his side.
Predeceased by his wife Zelda. Survived by his daughter, Linda and her husband Neil.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian burial on Monday April 16, 2012 at 9 AM at Our Lady of Fatima Church, Rosa Rd.,...
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Dorothy Dolly Winchester
September 9, 1925 - March 26, 2012
SCHENECTADY-- Dorothy (Dolly) Winchester, 86, entered into eternal life on Monday, March 26th surrounded by her loving family.
Dolly was an avid reader, a lifelong Red Sox Fan and a dedicated Channel 6 viewer. Dolly will forever be remembered as being a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.
She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Paul Winchester; her son, Peter Winchester;...
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Charles Golden, Sr.
March 10, 2012
Charles Golden Sr. of Schenectady passed away Saturday. March 10, 2012 at Ellis Hospital with his family by his side.
He was born in Dunmore, PA., son of the late Charles and Dorothy Rayner Golden. Charles graduated from Nott Terrace High School and honorably served his county in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict, stationed in Germany.
Charles worked 29 years for Ryder Truck in...
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Peter Grover Ipsen
March 7, 2012
Schenectady- Peter Grover Ipsen 93, of Schenectady, passed away Wednesday evening March 7, 2012 with his loving family by his side.
Peter was born in Lynn, MA, son of the late Carl and Miriam Grover Ipsen. He graduated from Nott Terrace High School, class of 1935. Peter then went on to graduate from the University of Michigan in 1939 with a Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering. He was a...
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Walter C. Buck
March 1, 2012
Walter C. Buck, October 1917 – March 2012, passed away peacefully on Thursday at Ellis Hospital following a brief illness. Walter was born and raised in Schenectady, the son of Walter and Harriet Barrett Buck, and he graduated from Nott Terrace High School. He was a proud member of the US Army during World War II, serving in an artillery unit in the European Theatre. Following military...
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Eleanor S. Lewis
February 26, 2012
Eleanor Smith Lewis of Schenectady, New York, passed away after a brief illness on Sunday, February 26, with her family at her side. Eleanor was born February 3, 1923 in Deposit, New York. She attended Elmira College and obtained her nursing degree from Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center in 1948. She worked as a registered nurse for Samaritan Hospital in Troy and Ellis Hospital in Schenectady...
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Edna M. Best-Miller
January 5, 1919 - February 16, 2012
Saratoga Springs- Edna M. Best-Miller passed away peacefully on February 16, 2012, at Wesley Health Care Center in Saratoga Springs, New York.
Born in Fulton, NY, on January 5, 1919, she was a daughter of the late David and Eva House. Edna was employed for many years by the Fulton School System. She was active in her church, All Saints Episcopal, Eastern Star, National Campers and Hikers...
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Donald M. Petro
February 14, 2012
Donald Mark Petro, 79, of Niskayuna and Lake Placid passed away peacefully February 14, 2012 at home with his wife and family at his side. Born in Schenectady, NY on August 23rd, 1932, he was fifth of six children born to Michael & Catherine Petro.
He grew up in Mount Pleasant and graduated from Mount Pleasant High School, Class of 1950. Don moved on to Siena College as a commuter with...
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Robert C. Donholt , Sr.
February 11, 2012
Rotterdam- Robert C. Donholt Sr. 74, of Rotterdam, died unexpectedly on Saturday, February 11, 2012 at Ellis Hospital with his family by his side.
Survived by his sister Ann Morgan of Binghamton; 4 children, David, Mark, Robert Jr.(Margaret) Donholt, and Kathleen (Darrin) Hart;
7 grandchildren, 1 great granddaughter and his former wife, Donna Coole.
Services will be held at a later...
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Philip R. Matthews
February 8, 2012
Philip R. Matthews, of Schenectady, passed away peacefully on February 8th at Ellis Hospital with his loving family at his side. Mr. Matthews was 91 years old. The value of education, the virtue of hard work, Christian faith and service, and love for his family were the core of his life.
Born on December 14, 1920, in Oakland, CA, to Henry Percy and Nellie Michols Matthews, he was the youngest...
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Caleb Paine
January 27, 2012
Schenectady- Caleb Paine, of Parkland Garden Apartments, Schenectady, NY, died Friday, January 27, 2012, at the age of 94.
A son of the late Ernest T. and Louise C. Paine, he was born on March 30, 1917 in Ithaca, NY and attended the Ithaca Public Schools, The Hill School in Pottstown, PA, and Cornell University, where he graduated in 1938.
He entered the broadcasting industry that year as...
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Ronald C. Groncki
January 24, 2012
Schenectady- Ronald C. Groncki 72, formerly of Schenectady, passed away Tuesday evening, January 24, 2012 at Hudson Park Nursing Center in Albany, where he has been a resident for the past year.
Ronald was born in Schenectady, son of the late Chester and Regina Cieplinski Groncki. He graduated from Linton High School, class of 1959. Ronald worked at various restaurants in Schenectady as a...
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Henry M. Mitchell Jr.
January 17, 2012
Henry Miller Mitchell Jr - a resident of Rankin Road in Niskayuna since about 1949 - died January 17th at the age of 94. Henry, the son of Henry M. Mitchell MD and Loretta Virginia Thompson Mitchell, was born October 27, 1917 in Utica NY. After completing primary and secondary education in Utica, Henry graduated from RPI in mechanical engineering in 1939. His studies at Harvard Business School...
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Elizabeth "Betty" Serrell
January 4, 2012
Elizabeth "Betty" Serrell passed away on Wednesday, January 4, 2012 at Ellis Hospital with her family by her side. She was 77.
Born in Plattsburgh on May 3, 1934, daughter of the late William B. and Mildred Way Serrell.
Betty was a parishioner at St. Paul the Apostle Church in Schenectady. She loved cooking for family and friends and was always happy to talk on the phone.
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R. Ned Landon
December 28, 2011
R. Ned Landon of 7 Wellington Way, Niskayuna, N.Y., a longtime General Electric communications executive, died December 28 at Ellis Hospital after a brief illness. He was 90 years old.
Roy Ned Landon was born April 4, 1921, in Galesburg, Illinois, the son of Roy S. and Mildred M. Landon. He attended public schools in Galesburg where he earned the Eagle Scout recognition. Mr. Landon graduated...
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Anthony F. Wasilkowski
December 22, 2011
Dr. Anthony F. Wasilkowski, 71, passed away peacefully on December 22, 2011. Born in Burlington, Vermont, he was the son of Anthony and Sophia Wasilkowski. He graduated from the University of Vermont and received his medical degree there in 1967.
Anthony completed his internship at Upstate Medical Center at Syracuse. He was a resident in Radiology at Albany Medical Center, Maine Medical...
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Patricia Myra Trenske-Mentink
December 12, 2011
Schenectady- Patricia M. Trenske-Mentink, formerly of Schenectady, went home to the Lord Monday, December 12, 2011 at the Teresian House after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's.
She was born September 22, 1938 in Johnstown, NY, the daughter of the late Daniel and Violet Garnier Warren.
Patricia was a graduate of Johnstown High School, class of 1955, she attended Plattsburg State...
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Jean W. Mihran
December 8, 2011
Niskayuna-Jean W. Mihran passed away Thursday evening, December 8, 2011, at Ellis Hospital after a short bout of pneumonia, complicated by long term Alzheimer's. She died five days short of reaching her 85th birthday.
Jean grew up in Vermont, which remained her "true home," regardless of where she lived. She worked as an ER and OR RN for 11 years after earning her nursing degree from...
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Rose S. Mossa
December 6, 2011
Schenectady-Teresina Mossa, known as Rose, died Tuesday, December 6, 2011 at the Ellis Nursing Center, where she had lived for the past two years. Born September 23, 1916, she celebrated her 95th birthday with family and friends in September. Rose retired in 1979 after 43 years of work at the Schenectady GE plant. She started working there at age 18 to support her mother, disabled father and...
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Stanley Price
December 1, 2011
Schenectady- Stanley Price 57. died suddenly Thursday December 1, 2011 at Ellis Hospital.
"Stan the Man" worked at Rotterdam Industrial Park for many years, but his life was collecting metal.
Survived by his siblings; Harold A. Price, Ronald Price, Nettie Catherine Price, Catherine Ann Price, Paul A. Price; niece Kelly Price; godson, Kyle Slyman and many other nieces and nephews. ...
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Alice G. Fredericks
November 17, 2011
Alice G. Fredericks passed away peacefully at the Ellis Residential and
Rehabilitation Center, Schenectady, New York on Thursday November 17,
2011. Originally from Pearl River, New York, she was born on April 1,
1919, the daughter of Edna and Ray Marlatt of Newark, New Jersey. She
married Harold Fredericks and came to Rockland county in 1940. During WW
II she worked in civil Defense and...
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Gary J. Mesec, Sr.
November 3, 2011
Schenectady- Gary "Big Bird" Mesec Sr. 61, of Schenectady, died Thursday evening November 3, 2011 at Ellis Hospital after a short illness, with his loving family by his side.
Gary was born in Schenectady, son of the late Arthur L. and Marie Rising Mesec.
He worked 41 years at General Electric, in the Steam Turbine Department, from which he retired in 2010.
Survived by his son Gary J...
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Larry A. Stevenson
October 29, 2011
Scotia- Larry Stevenson 68, passed away Saturday October 29, 2011 at Albany Medical Center Hospital.
He was born December 21, 1942 in PA. Son of the late Joseph and Anna Huber Stevenson
He is survived by his daughter, Savanna; his companion of 28 years Maryann; 2 brothers, William Stevenson and his wife Susan of Scotia, Raymond Stevenson and his wife Barbara of Buffalo; 2 sisters, Mary...
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Charleen Martin Oboyski
October 21, 2011
Schenectady- Charleen Martin Oboyski 43, of Schenectady, passed away Friday October 21, 2011 at Ellis Hospital.
Charleen was born November 14, 1967 in Schenectady, daughter of Marion Renus Olsen and Donald R. Martin Sr.
Charleen graduated from Niskayuna High School in 1986. She was last employed by Callahan Industries Inc. She was a member of the Schenectady Eagles Club.
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