Obituaries

Dec 27, 2023

Madeline D. Hyatt, formerly of Clifton Park passed away peacefully on December 27, 2023 at Capstone Nursing Home in Amsterdam at the age of 104.

Madeline was born on May 8, 1919 in Scotia, NY; daughter of Alphonso Monini and Mary Giardano.  She was predeceased by her husband of 46 years, Darwin Hyatt.  Also predeceased by her...

Dec 25, 2023

Donald Charboneau Jr 59 passed away suddenly on Christmas day. He was born and raised in Schenectady, NY. He served in the army in the early 1980's where he was honorably discharged. Donny loved all things electronics and enjoyed his time learning how to fix things and playing World Of Warcraft. He was also a lifelong fan of 80's...

Dec 22, 2023

Services are private.

Dec 22, 2023

Bernice Lou Hampton, 70, of Rotterdam, New York, passed away on December 22nd, 2023 with family at her side.  Bernice was born on May 31, 1953 to Francis E. Bronec and Ellen Ames Bronec in Fort Benton, Montana.

Bernice was survived by her children, Michelle L. Hart and James M. Hampton (Candi), former son-in-law Thomas Hart, her...

Dec 22, 2023

Jana A. Harris passed away peacefully December 22,2023 with her granddaughter Shelby by her side at St. Peters Hospital.

Born Joan Ann Bryniarski to parents Stanley and Natalie Bryniarski, survived by daughters Patricia (Kenneth) Dupont, Deborah Burrows, and brother Stanley (Stephanie) Bryniarski, grandchildren John and Shelby Burrows and Melissa Aldrich, great grandchildren Natalee and Alan Aldrich and...

Dec 20, 2023

Keith Olmer died peacefully on December 20, 2023, in Schenectady, NY after a sudden and severe illness at the age of 48.

Keith is survived by parents, Jeff and Evelyn of Wilton, NY; wife Jennifer (Fox), children Phoebe and Keira; and brother, Erik.

Keith was born November 10, 1975, in Mineola, NY to parents Jeff...

Dec 18, 2023

Joyce M. Hooker, 89, of Rotterdam passed away peacefully at home on Monday December 18, 2023. Born in Schenectady, she was the daughter of the late Gus and Mildred (Fajkowski) Kluth.

She was a graduate of the Mildred Elley School. Joyce was employed as a secretary for the Mohonasen School District. She was a member of Zion...

Dec 14, 2023

Ethel (DeLuke) Agresta, passed away peacefully while surrounded by her family on December 14, 2023. Ethel lived a full life of 94 years, 71 of those years married to her loving husband Ernest, who she is now reunited with in Heaven.

Born and raised in Duanesburg, she was the daughter of John and Theresa DeLuke. Ethel grew...

Dec 10, 2023

Joseph J. Hilko passed peacefully on December 10, 2023 at The Schenectady Center with family at his side.

He was born on December 12, 1943 and was the son of the late Joseph S. Hilko and Catherine Sarnecky.

Joe grew up in Schenectady, graduated from Mont Pleasant High School and went on to graduate from...

Dec 8, 2023

Martha Joseph, 63, of Schenectady passed away peacefully on Friday December 8, 2023 at Ellis Hospital. Born in Guyana, she was the daughter of Arnold and Eloise (James) Langevine.

She was employed for many years as a Patient Care Technician in New York City at Mary Immaculate and St. Joseph’s Hospitals.

Martha was a member...

Dec 5, 2023

Calvin James Gentile was born on Friday, December 1, 2023 at Albany Medical Center. He was welcomed by his loving parents, Bryan and Kim Gentile, and cared for by the absolute best team of doctors, nurses, respiratory therapists, and medical staff in the Albany Med NICU. Calvin spent time with his dear family and friends and felt a lifetime...

Dec 5, 2023

Services are private.

Dec 4, 2023

Marlene F. Budka, 88, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 4, 2023.

Marlene was born in Albany, N.Y. on August 17, 1935, to the late Bertrand and Laura (Rennie)Yetto.

She was a lifelong resident of Schenectady.

After graduating from Draper High School in 1954, she worked as a receptionist for Sealy Mattress Co....

Dec 1, 2023

Dolores R. Fonda, 91, of Rotterdam, passed away on December 1, 2023, at Kingsway Arms Nursing Home in Schenectady.  Born in Schenectady on March 14, 1932, Dolores is the daughter of the late Paul and Ruth (Johnson) Arbour.

Dolores sang beautifully and as a child was a weekly soloist on the radio show, The Children’s Hour.  A...

Nov 26, 2023

There will be no services.

Nov 25, 2023

David E. Hone, 85, of Rotterdam passed away on Saturday November 25, 2023 at Country Meadows Retirement Center in Hershey, PA. Born in Brownsville, PA, he was the son of Eugene and Margaret (Moore) Hone.

He is predeceased by his wife Arlene (DeLucia) Hone. He is survived by his sister Dianna Bush of Palmyra, PA.

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Nov 24, 2023

Edward H. Schaperjahn, 89, of Glenville passed away on Friday November 24, 2023 at Kingsway Arms Nursing Home in Schenectady. Born in Schenectady, he was the son of the late Heinrich (Henry) and Marie Novak Schaperjahn.

He was a graduate of Galway High School and later served his country as a Seebee in the United States Navy....

Nov 18, 2023

Michael Joseph Pickrell, 68 of Murphy, was called home by the Lord and given his angel wings to watch over his family and friends on Saturday, November 18, 2023. He was a native of Schenectady, New York and 1973 graduate of Wilbur H. Lynch High School in Amsterdam, New York. He enlisted in the United States Navy and was stationed...

Nov 13, 2023

Linda Marie Jones, 67, of Schenectady passed away on Monday November 13, 2023, at the Delmar Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Bethlehem, NY. Born in Schenectady, she was the daughter of the late Richard and Florence (Harrington) Jones.

She was employed for many years for the Freihofer Baking Company in Albany. Linda was an avid lover of...

Nov 8, 2023

Forrest "Ron" Rankin Byrne of Altamont, NY passed away on November 8, 2023 at age 75.  He leaves a legacy of love, service, loyalty, and family.

Born July 17, 1948 to Beverly Hartmont and Francis Byrne, he grew up in the Chicago suburb of Country Club Hills, where he attended Rich Central High School. Before serving in...