Kathy A. Cook
Jan 9, 2026
Kathy A. Cook
Sunrise – 11/29/70 Sunset – 1/9/26
With profound sadness we announce the passing of our beloved Kathy.
Born in Schenectady Kathy was the daughter of the late Athanasios and Mary (Kerner) Tsamis.
Kathy dedicated her life to the service of others, most notably through her work as a Clinical Assistant for more than 20 years at the Center for Disability Services....
Virginia M. Hall
Jan 8, 2026
Virginia was the middle daughter of Edward and Estelle (Croote) Ostrander: born on September 28, 1927, in the Town of Rotterdam m the house her father built a few years previously. She grew up, married and resided in the same house her. entire life until she could no longer care for herself and moved into assisted living.in 2021.
She attended Draper...
Ellen C. Buehler
Jan 16, 2026
Ellen C. Buehler
February 2, 1939 – January 16, 2026
Ellen C. Buehler, age 86, of Rotterdam, New York passed away in her sleep on Friday, January 16, 2026 at the Glendale Nursing Home in Glenville, New York.
Ellen was born in Schenectady, the daughter of the late Harold and Gertrude (Bunk) Buehler. She graduated from Draper High School in 1957. After graduation,...
Theresa A. Pollacek
Jan 13, 2026
Theresa A. Pollacek, age 89, of Rotterdam, New York, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at Baptist Health and Rehabilitation Center in Scotia, New York.
Born in Brooklyn, New York, Theresa was the daughter of the late Alesio and Angelina Capobianco. As a young girl, her family moved from Brooklyn to Rotterdam, where she later graduated from Draper High...
Marjorie L. Mangrum
Jan 11, 2026
Marjorie L. Mangrum, 89, of Rotterdam passed away at Albany Medical Center on Sunday January 11, 2026. Born in Rotterdam, she was the daughter of the late Floyd and Gladys (Bradt) Chrysler.
She was a graduate of Draper High School. Marjorie was a homemaker.
She is predeceased by her loving husband Jack R. Mangrum and her sister, Melva Palmer.
Marjorie was passionate about...
Christopher M. Sheroka
Jan 6, 2026
Christopher M. Sheroka, 36, of Schenectady, NY, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, after a brief illness.
Chris’s greatest joy in life was his family especially his cherished children and his wife and best friend of ten years, with whom he shared endless laughter, happiness, and unwavering love. He found freedom and peace on the open road, riding his...
Thomas E. Armbruster
Jan 4, 2026
Halfmoon/Clifton Park - On January 4th at Ellis hospital with family, Thomas Edgar Armbruster 79 went home to be with the lord, after a brief illness.
Born May 14th, 1946 in Michigan the son the late Edgar Ottomar and Katherine (Decker) Armbruster.
Thomas was survived by his loving wife, Linda Gabel Armbruster and his devoted sons and their wives Shawn (Catherine W....
Marta Figueroa
Jan 4, 2026
Marta Figueroa, 101, of Schenectady, passed away on Sunday January 4, 2026 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late Gil and Polonia (Torres) Figueroa.
She was a homemaker.
Marta was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and great great grandmother.
She is predeceased by her children- Tito Garcia, Martin Garcia and Juan Garcia.
Marta...
Agnes M. Taylor
Jan 4, 2026
Agnes M. Taylor, 70, of Schenectady passed away on Sunday January 4, 2026 at Ellis Hospital. Born in Schenectady, she was the daughter of the late Harold and Evelyn (Hawks) Kelly.
She was employed for over 40 years as a nurse at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady.
Agnes was a member of the Rotterdam Elks, the Eagles Club and Princetown Senior Citizens.
She is...
Ingeborg Gifford
Dec 30, 2025
Ingeborg Gifford, 87, of Princetown passed away suddenly on Tuesday December 30, 2025 after battling several health issues. Born in the Bronx, she was the only child of the late Kurt and Albine (Filler) Haslberger.
In the early 1950's she moved with her parents to a farm in Princetown where she lived for the rest of her life. Through the farm...
Earlene Hyman-Payne
Dec 27, 2025
Earlene Hyman-Payne 68, born June 18, 1957, in New York City, passed away on December 27, 2025. The cherished only child of James Earl Hyman and Cynthia Smithen, she was raised in New York City, where she completed her high school education and later served in the military.
Earlene dedicated her life to helping others, including roles at the YWCA and...
Irene K. Goodwin
Dec 25, 2025
Irene K. Goodwin, 70, passed away on Thursday, December 25, 2025 at home surrounded by her loving family. Born in Yonkers, NY, she was the daughter of the late George and Florence (Riddett) Niciu.
She was retired from Union College where she worked as a dispatcher for many years.
Irene enjoyed quilting, boating, tea and spoiling her grandchildren.
She was a loving wife,...
Loretta J. Becker
Dec 24, 2025
Loretta J. (Urban) Becker, 81, born in Schenectady, NY on January 21, 1944, passed away on December 24, 2025, at home surrounded by her family.
Adored by her family, she was the mother of Robert E. Becker (Deidre), Deborah (Becker) Danz, Catherine St. Clair (Lee) and Anne Behan (Tom). She was an amazing and doting grandmother (Grams) to Janet, Jennifer, and...
Barbara E. Jones
Dec 22, 2025
Barbara E. Jones, 64, of Schenectady passed away at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady on Monday December 22, 2025. Born in Keene Valley, NY, she was the daughter of the late Gerald Coons and Linda (Bruce) Coons of Guilderland Center.
Barbara was employed as a sales associate for Walmart.
She was an avid Yankees fan and enjoyed bowling, fishing, and camping and spent...
Veronica L. Johnson
Dec 19, 2025
Veronica Johnson, was a longtime resident of Schenectady. On December 19th, 2025, Veronica Johnson passed on to her eternal resting place.
Veronica was born August 20th 1955 to Ella Mae Johnson and Albert Lee Johnson Sr. She grew up in Albany and was a graduate of Mont Pleasent High School. Veronica was known best for her amazing home cooking, her love...
George I. Contreras
Dec 17, 2025
George I. Contreras, 73, of Schenectady, passed away at home on December 17, 2025. Born in Queens, NY. He was the son of Israel and Veneranda Contreras.
He was employed in maintenance for Pro Janitorial Services.
George is survived by his wife Donna Contreras, his two sons and two daughters.
A Celebration of George’s life will be on Tuesday December 30, 2025 at...
Stephen R. Warner
Dec 16, 2025
Stephen R. Warner, 76, of Schenectady, NY, passed away on December 16. He was born in Boston, Massachusetts, to Robert and Eileen Warner, one of seven children.
He is survived by three daughters; Emily T. (husband, Jim) and her children James and Devi (and their father Rabi); Alex W.; Kay M. (husband,Travis) and her children Danielle (husband, Steven) and Travis F....
John J. Moore
Dec 15, 2025
John J. Moore, 74, of Broadalbin passed away at home on Monday December 15, 2025. Born in Troy, NY, he was the son of Richard and Mary (DeCelle) Moore Sr.
He served his country proudly in the Army. John was later employed as Postal Clerk for the Post Office in Saratoga.
John loved the outdoors and enjoyed archery and hunting. He also...
Kimberly Cooper
Dec 11, 2025
Kimberly Cooper, 57, of Schenectady passed away at home on Thursday December 11, 2025. Born in New Britian, CT, she was the daughter of Linda Bashaw.
She was a homemaker. Kimberly was passionate about cooking, music and dance. She loved everyone and especially loved spending time with her grandchildren.
Kimberly is predeceased by one sister Tammy Litts.
She is survived by her husband...
