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,...
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....
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...
Frances E. Ryan
Jul 10, 2025
Frances E. Ryan, 69, of Albany passed away at The Grand Nursing and Rehabilitation surrounded by her loving family on Thursday July 10, 2025. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late John and Elizabeth Sniffen.
She was employed in medical transportation for the Altamont Ave. Taxi Company.
Frances touched a lot of lives thru the years. She loved spending...
Keith S. VanHousen
Jul 9, 2025
It is with a heavy heart and much sorrow that we announce the passing of Keith S. VanHousen on July 9, 2025 at Our Lady of Mercy in Guilderland, N.Y.Keith was born on March 29, 1955 to Sterling and Carolyn VanHousen in Savona N.Y. He met his wife, Denise Crampton, while attending SUNY Cobleskill in 1975 and they married in...
Arlene Bankowski
Jul 8, 2025
Arlene A. Bankowski (Foster) also known as Lucy to friends and family, passed away unexpectedly on July 8, 2025 at the age of 59. She was born May 26, 1966, in Schenectady, NY. Arlene was a beloved wife, stepmother, sister, and aunt.
Arlene was a brave, courageous person who fought a long battle with diabetes. She enjoyed cooking for her family...
Julia M. Santiago
Jul 6, 2025
Julia “Maria” Santiago (67), of Schenectady New York, passed away Sunday July 6, 2025. Born in Brooklyn, NY on November 10, 1957 to Julio and Juanita Santiago, she spent most of her life in East New York. She was raised amongst Seven brothers and a sister shaping her into the strong, nurturing woman so many came to admire. A devoted...
Regina A Becker
Jul 4, 2025
It’s with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beautiful Regina A Becker, who passed after a long courageous battle with cancer on July 4 2025. Beloved mother, daughter and sister. Born on December 11 1986 to Julie Krause Becker and the late Leslie G Becker Sr. Survived by her loving mother Julie Krause Becker and her beautiful...
Dayah Seecharan
Jun 28, 2025
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Grace V. Clark
Jun 23, 2025
Grace Virginia Clark
November 19, 2003 – June 23, 2025
Grace Virginia Clark, age 21, of Fort Worth, Texas, and Rotterdam, New York, entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on June 23, 2025.
Born on November 19, 2003, Grace was the dearly loved daughter of Greg and Kristi Clark and the cherished sister of eight siblings. Her life,...
Anna Marcin
Jun 22, 2025
Anna Marcin, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and faithful follower of the Lord Jesus, passed away peacefully on June 22, 2025, at the age of 94.
Born Ankiča Wagnblas on January 10, 1931, in the former Yugoslavia, Anna was the second oldest of six children born to Peter and Helen Wagnblas. Her family was forced from their home when she was...
