Judith Blackstone
Sep 1, 2025
Judith A Blackstone, 77 years old, of Edgewood Avenue passed away on Monday, September 1st, 2025 surrounded by her loved ones at home. Born in Schenectady, New York she was the daughter of Harry and Marie Aussiker. She graduated from Alfred State College where she earned her Associate Degree in Executive Secretarial Science. Over the years, she pursued several distinct...
Robert L. Hausler
Sep 1, 2025
Robert (Bob) Hausler of Queensbury passed away peacefully at Saratoga Hospital on September 1,2025 at the age of 91. Bob was born in Schenectady, NY to Leonard and Sally (Sepcilka) Hausler and grew up in the Bellevue area. Bob met the love of his life, Shirley Spetla Hausler and they married in June of 1957 and enjoyed 68 years together.
Bob...
Alice Marie Wolken
Aug 29, 2025
Alice M. Wolken (Tully), 84, of Duanesburg, NY passed away peacefully on August 29, 2025. She was born August 26, 1941 in Manhattan, NY to Mary and Henry McGinn.
Alice grew up in Rockaway Beach, NY, with her five siblings. Rockaway is also where she met her husband, Martin Wolken Sr. The two were married on March 20, 1960. Together they...
Paul Barber
Aug 28, 2025
Mr. Paul Barber was born January 22,1949 in Kingston New York. Mr. Paul Barber was called home on August 28th,2025.Paul was the son of the late Mr. Hassell Barber and Mrs. Margaret Garvin Barber.
Mr.Paul was a long-time resident of Kingston New York. Paul was also a resident of Schenectady New York.
Mr. Paul Barber worked for Johnson Ford in Kingston New...
Sandra J. Boyle
Aug 26, 2025
Sandra J. Boyle, 72, of Schenectady passed away on Tuesday August 26, 2025 at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady. Born in Bangor, Maine, she was the daughter of the late Willard and Barbara Braley. Sandra was also the widow of the late Thomas F. Boyle.Before retirement, she was employed as a residential assistant for the EDDY Senior Care.Sandra was passionate about...
Harold M. Burke Jr.
Aug 23, 2025
Harold Hal Burke age 78 was born on August 16, 1947 in Niskayuna, New York and died on August 23,2025. He was the son of the late Julia and Harold. He is survived by his wife Carol and sons Harold III and his wife Angela and grandson Theodore of Gallatin, Tennessee and Andrew and his wife Jennifer and granddaughter Abigail...
Claire Whitney
Aug 19, 2025
Claire Whitney of Schenectady, NY, (99) and Jensen Beach Florida, passed away peacefully at The Eddy Village Green in Cohoes, NY. Born in Malone, NY, daughter of Norman Bessette and Elizabeth Mannix.
Claire graduated from Franklin Academy in Malone and Cortland State Teachers College. Claire met her husband Ralph while in college and together they graduated with teaching degrees. Claire was...
Ethel M. Singletary
Aug 17, 2025
Sunrise: May 7, 1980 – Sunset: August 17, 2025
With profound sadness, the family of Ethel Margaret Singletary announces her passing on Sunday, August 17, 2025. Born on May 7, 1980, Ethel was a shining light whose love, compassion, and generosity touched countless lives.
Ethel was a devoted mother to her two beautiful daughters, Alisa “LeeLee” Watkins and Delanna “Bunny” McClain, who...
Allan Anderson
Aug 7, 2025
Allan Anderson (83) passed away August 7, 2025.
Allan loved racing! Racing anything! He was on the Cross-Country team at Mohonasen High School. For a time, he raced bikes and snowmobiles, but his real passion was racing cars!
He and his gang of car crazy 'Fonzie' friends raced stock cars, but Al migrated to drag Racing and then Sports Car Club of...
Gregory H. Thayer
Aug 5, 2025
Gregory H. Thayer, 85, of Scotia, New York passed away at Baptist Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born in Nyack, NY, he was the son of the late Howard and Isabelle Thayer. Greg was trained and educated as a chef at the Culinary Institute of America. He served as head chef at St. Paul’s Abbey in Newton, NJ for many years....
Gage O. Black
Aug 2, 2025
Gage Oscar Black, 26, a lifelong resident of Delanson, NY, passed away tragically on August 2, 2025. A beloved son and friend, Gage changed the lives of all who knew him. Kind, accepting, and patient, he had a great sense of humor and a love for adventure, traveling the world with his mom. He lived his dream of riding motorcycles,...
Paul B. McClaine
Jul 31, 2025
Paul B. McClaine: September 27, 1944 – July 31, 2025
Paul B. McClaine passed on July 31, 2025 in the arms of his loving family, after an extended battle with cancer.
He was born in Schenectady, NY to Marion and Leland McClaine, and grew up on the McClaine’s Hillside Turkey Farm surrounded by a large and tight knit extended family and community...
Thomas W. Wheeler
Jul 29, 2025
Thomas W. Wheeler, 65 of Menands passed away on Monday July 28, 2025. Born in Troy, Pennsylvania he was the son of Virgil and Karen (Jones) Wheeler.
He was a graduate of Williamson High School, Edinboro College and Corning Community College.
Thomas was employed thru his life for SYSCO, Corning Inc., GE Health care and GE Aerospace.
He was also a Geologist. Thomas...
Liberatore Cestra
Jul 27, 2025
Liberatore Cestra or “Lee” as he was known to friends, was born July 17,1933 in Giglio di Veroli, Italy and passed away on July 27th, 2025 having just marked his 92nd birthday.
With his mom Elettra, he emigrated to the United States as an early teen, reuniting with his father Gerardo, who arrived years earlier and settled in Schenectady, NY.
Lee embraced...
Dorothy A, Smith
Jul 27, 2025
Dorothy A. Smith (Stone)
Mariaville – Dorothy A. Smith, 80, passed away on July 27, 2025.
Born in Schenectady on May 16, 1945 Dorothy was the daughter of the late Raymond and Vera Stone.
Graduate of Schalmont High School. Dorothy retired from Sal’s Quality Market. Previously waitressed at Katina’s and Kalil’s Diner for many years which she loved.
Dorothy (Dottie) was a nurturer. She...
Delcene R. Donohue
Jul 25, 2025
Delcene R. Donohue, 70, of Schenectady passed away at Capstone Nursing Home on Friday July 25, 2025. Born in Schenectady, she was the daughter of John and Philomena (DeSantis) Donohue.
Delcene grew up in Schenectady and graduated from schalmont high school. She attended SUNY SCCC and had an Associate degree in computer science. She spent her career in the health field...
Valerie Lamb
Jul 17, 2025
Burial will be private at Vale Cemetery and a memorial service will be planned at a later date.
Robert Gene Felker
Jul 14, 2025
Robert Gene Felker, born May 7, 1954, passed away on July 14, 2025 in Schenectady, NY. He was the son of Leroy and Ethel Felker and brother of Gary Felker. He is survived by his wife, Mona-Rae Felker and son Brian Felker. He was predeceased by his son Jeffrey Felker. He was well known in the area as a talented...
