Cheryl L Morgan
Oct 16, 2025
Cheryl L. Morgan 68. of Schenectady passed away at Ellis Hospital on Thursday October 16, 2025. Born in Niskayuna, she was the daughter of Jospeh and Joan (Hebert) Wasileski.
She was a graduate of Draper High School and Spencer Business Institute.
Cheryl was passionate about cats.
She is predeceased by one brother Joseph Wasileski. Besides her parents, Cheryl is survived by two brothers...
Larry J. Dedrick Sr.
Oct 5, 2025
Larry J. Dedrick Sr., 70 of Worcester, NY passed away at home on Sunday October 5, 2025. Born in Poughkeepsie, NY , he was the son of Melvin and Grace (Wood) Dedrick.
He was employed in maintenance for the City of Poughkeepsie.
Larry is predeceased by one daughter Virginia Dedrick.
Larry is survived by his companion Alice Meddaugh, his children Larry Dedrick Jr....
George Edward Van Buren
Oct 14, 2025
George Edward Van Buren born June 2, 1935 passed away peacefully October 14th, 2025 at age of 90. Nathan Littauer Hospital in Gloversville is where George had contracted pneumonia and fought kidney failure.
Born to Mary Elizabeth Warner and Harold Phillip Van Buren. Also predeceased by his "Mom" who raised him, Josephine Agnes Galligan-Van Buren, after his mother Mary's death from...
Samantha L. Griffin
Oct 1, 2025
Samantha (Sam) L. Griffin, 39, of Rotterdam, New York, passed away tragically on October 1, 2025. She was a beloved daughter, granddaughter, sister, niece, and friend.
Sam’s sudden passing has left her family and friends heartbroken.
She Is survived by her mother, Sharon Griffin, and her four beloved children, Ava (Cy'rus) Griffin, Kayshaun Benson, Damien and Devin Griffin (who were the light...
Daniel F. Callahan
Oct 14, 2025
Daniel F. Callahan, 81, of Schenectady passed away on Tuesday October 14, 2025 at Kingsway Manor Assisted Living surrounded by his loving family. Born in Troy, NY, he was the son of the late Francis and Mary (Cardany) Callahan.
He proudly served his country in the Army. He later was a member of VFW Post 357 and the American Legion Post...
Frank W. Holub Jr.
Oct 4, 2025
Frank W. Holub Jr. of Rotterdam passed away on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at home, after years of battling multiple health challenges. Frank was born on October 6, 1957, to Charlotte L. (Ferguson) and Frank W. Holub in Schenectady, NY. He spent his early years growing up on the family farm on Mariaville Road until his family moved to Scotch...
William J. Merrihew
Oct 3, 2025
William (Jim) J. Merrihew, 64, of Colonie passed away at Albany Medical Center on Friday October 3, 2025. Born in Schenectady, he was the son of the late Ralph and Ada (Parmalee) Merrihew.
He was employed in maintenance for Market 32.
William was passionate about the gym, classic rock and the New York Giants. The apple of his eye was his grandson,...
Donna L. Tallman
Oct 1, 2025
Donna Lynn Tallman (Donna Whelan formally married name)
Donna Lynn Tallman passed away in her home at the age of 74 years old. Donna brought energy and inspiration to many through her activities as a teacher, tutor and volunteer.
Born in Albany in 1951 to Clifford and Margaret Tallman, she earned a degree in education at Saint Rose College and married Daniel...
Laurence J. Bonk
Sep 27, 2025
Laurence J. Bonk
October 8, 1930 - September 27, 2025
Kingsway Village, Schenectady, New York
Entered into eternal life on September 27, 2025 after a long illness. Husband of the former Carol A. Bonk, and father of Laurence T. Bonk (Kim) and Barbara Bonk Pettinato (Chuck). He was born in Schenectady, N.Y. and was the son of Joseph Bonk and Ida Schmuckmeier Bonk....
Edward Galligan
Sep 24, 2025
Edward Galligan (90) of Rotterdam NY passed away peacefully on September 24, 2025.
Ed was a proud retired officer of the Schenectady Police Department retiring in 1987. He also was a member of the United States Marine Corp. Following his retirement from the police, Edward worked at Schenectady Hardware and Electric and was known as a jack of all trades. He...
Anne Carol Shepard
Sep 22, 2025
Anne C. Shepard, 85 of Rotterdam passed away on Monday September 22, 2025 at St. Peter’s Hospice Inn in Albany. She was preceded in death by her parents Edward and Flora Shepard, her brother Charles Shepard, sister-in-law Carol Shepard, brother-in-law John Ramsey, and several nephews. She is survived by her sister Mary Ramsey, nephews Kevin Ramsey (Tina) and Gary Ramsey...
Jacquelyn L. Bolon
Sep 18, 2025
Jacquelyn L. Bolon, 80, of Latham, New York, passed away at home on September 18th, 2025. She was born in Meadville, PA on October 15th, 1944 to James and Mildred Field. Jacquelyn grew up in the Seagertown area, where she graduated high school and met her husband, Roger Bolon. She moved to Buffalo NY where her daughter was born and...
Lewis R. DeMeo
Sep 17, 2025
Lewis R. DeMeo (83), passed away on September 17,2025 at Ellis Hospital. Lewis was born in Schenectady, New York to the late Ralph and Angelina (Garofalo) DeMeo.
He is survived by his wife, Margaret (Saglimbeni) DeMeo, his son Michael DeMeo, his daughter Cara Demeo, his sister Marlene DeMeo and his grandchildren Mia Jones and Luca Nieves. Lewis served in United States...
Shontia L. Jennings
Sep 13, 2025
Shontia “ Eah” Jennings, 43, left this world on September 13th, 2025. She was born on
February 22,1982, in Schenectady New York to Emily Susan Chaires and William Jennings.
Shontia grew up in Schenectady and made her life surrounded by family, friends and
community. She graduated from BOCES as a licensed practical nurse and went on to work at
Conifer park, where her caring...
Stephen Ventresca
Sep 10, 2025
Stephen M. Ventresca,70, of Latham, New York, passed away peacefully at home on September 10,2025 after a long-fought battle against Lewy Body Dementia with Parkinsons Disease. Steve was born in Schenectady, New York on October 8, 1954, to the late Catherine Fanales and Joseph Ventresca.
Steve grew up in Rotterdam, New York, graduating from Draper High School in 1972 prior to...
Mary L. Santoro
Sep 7, 2025
Mary Santoro, 90, passed away peacefully on September 7, 2025 at Capstone Center Rehabilitation and Nursing.
Born in Schenectady, New York, Mary was the daughter of the late Joseph and Jennie (Amoroso) Santoro. Mary was employed at Trustco Bank.
Predeceased by her parents, Mary is also predeceased by her sister Diana Lee Fontaine.
To Mary: “One day we will meet in heaven and...
Deborah Jackson
Sep 3, 2025
Deborah (Debi) A. Jackson entered into eternal rest September 3, 2025. There will be no calling hours and burial will be private in her family plot at Oneonta Plains Cemetery, Oneonta, NYShe was born January 19, 1955 in Oneonta NY the only child of Adrian and Mildred Jackson. Debi was a 1973 graduate of Oneonta High School and a 1977...
