Obituaries

Oct 2, 2023

Margaret (Peggy) J. Mulyca passed away on October 2, 2023 at Baptist Health Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Scotia, NY.  She was born on May 9, 1941 in Chicago, Illinois, but has been a resident of Scotia since a very young age when the family moved into this area.  She was one of four children of the late Harvey...

Sep 29, 2023

Ruby Elizabeth (Ellis) Lee, 100, passed away peacefully on September 29, 2023 after a brief illness at Kingsway Arms Nursing Center, Schenectady.

She was born in Lynn, Mass, on January 3, 1923 to the late Annie (Howell) and Hezekiah Ellis, who emigrated to Massachusetts from Newfoundland.

She was predeceased by her husband Gerald Lee (2004),...

Sep 29, 2023

Anna (Ann) M Nealon, 94, passed away peacefully on September 29, 2023 with family present at Baptist Nursing Home in Scotia, NY.  She was born on October 4, 1929. She was one of fifteen children of the late Frederick and Mary (Dunn) Hesler.  A graduate of Mont Pleasant High School and St. Peter's Hospital School of Nursing, Anna worked...

Sep 21, 2023

Doris V. Moak, 89, of Glenville, passed away on Thursday September 21, 2023.

Born in Plattsburg, NY, Doris was the daughter of the late Alfred and Evelyn (Mumbalo) Munn Sr. Doris was a homemaker for many years lovingly taking care of family before working for Janitronics at the Oswald D. Heck Developmental Center, from where she retired...

Sep 16, 2023

Michael J Ryan passed on September 16th 2023 at 630am in ellis hospital. He was born in Niskayuna on March 26th 1956. Born as a brother to Patrick Ryan and son to Margaret and Richard Ryan he had a full life. Michael enjoyed many things but what came first was always family. He always said he didn't want a...

Sep 15, 2023

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Aug 27, 2023

Paul Koopman, 69, of Princetown, passed away at home on Sunday August 27, 2023. Born in Schenectady, he was the son of the late Paul and Rose (Reggio) Koopman. He is survived by his son Dillion Kelly, his brother Norman Koopman, his sister Sandra Stringham and his nephews David Stringham and Ryan Stringham. Services for Paul will be private...

Aug 21, 2023

It has pleased Almighty God to take unto himself the soul of Ronald H. King, 88, of Rotterdam, on Monday August 21, 2023. Ron is pre-deceased by his parents, Walter King and Marion VanValkenburgh Tourtellot, and also his brother Richard King. Surviving Ron is his beloved wife and partner in adventures for over 68 years, Marlene King, his children,...

Aug 17, 2023

Lavina E. Belak 100, of Schenectady passed on Thursday August 17th at the Schenectady Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation. Born in Schenectady, Lavina is the daughter of the late Arthur and Martha (Wolfe) Smith and the wife of the late Edward Belak. A former dental hygienist for Dr. Moon, Lavina enjoyed walking and reading. Her survivors include several cousins....

Aug 17, 2023

Schenectady – Linda M. Jones passed away on August 17, 2023 at her home in Schenectady following an illness. Linda was born in Manhattan, NY on November 19, 1961, the daughter of Benjamin Miller and Rozamae Jones. Following high school, Linda found she enjoyed working for the Board of Elections as a poll worker, something she made a point...

Aug 16, 2023

Charlton, New York- Marva Jean Mango was taken to heaven August 16th to join her husband, Clifford. She was the daughter of Carl and Dorothy Russell and sister of Darrell Russell all pre-deceased. Marva was the most loving, caring and giving soul to all the lives she touched. Marva leaves behind her children Karen Grinmanis (Ray), Clifford Mango (Kelley),...

Aug 14, 2023

Austra McLane, 97, died peacefully Monday, August 14, at her home in Niskayuna. She is survived by her son Kevin McLane, and nieces and nephews Beth Rooney, Bruce, Bernard, Michael, Shelby, Osasha, and Ellsie Fertal. She was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Warren McLane. Austra was born in Riga, Latvia and emigrated to the United...

Aug 13, 2023

Hollie Christiansen, 68, passed away on Sunday August 13, 2023 at Albany Medical Center. Born in Niskayuna, she was the daughter of the late Harold Olson and her mom Barbara (Mooney) Olson. Besides her dad, she is predeceased by her brother Robert Olson and her grandchild Justin Smith. Hollie leaves behind her mom, her husband Martin Christiansen, her daughters...

Aug 8, 2023

Thomas W. Danforth, 97, passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning August 8th at the Joan Nicole Prince Home in Scotia. Born in Wolfeboro, NH, Thomas was the son of the late Charles and Elsie (Roberts) Danforth. A World War II Navy Veteran, Thomas served as ship's cook 2nd class on the USS Casa Grande in the Asian Pacific. After...

Aug 6, 2023

Douglas N. Hallenbeck, 73, of Rotterdam passed away on Sunday August 6, 2023 at the Schenectady Center. Born in Albany, he was the son of the late Hollis and Jean Hallenbeck. He was employed as a Master Control Engineer for Fox 23 in Albany. Douglas had many hobbies, including building model rockets, restoring tractors and was an avid amateur...

Aug 6, 2023

James “Jim” Hoteling Macedon – Jim went to meet his Lord and Savior on Sunday evening, August 6th. He passed peacefully at home after a long illness with his wife by his side. He was predeceased by his parents: Chauncey Henry and Elva (Wilbur) Hoteling, his favorite Aunt and Uncle, Barbara and Victor Hoteling, and cousin Janet Gangell. Jim...

Aug 5, 2023

Lauren Ashley Logerfo, age 33, of Rotterdam, unexpectedly passed away Saturday, August 5, 2023, at her home, after a longterm illness. Lauren was a loving daughter, sister, and proud aunt. Lauren was born on January 1, 1990 to her loving parents, Rich Logerfo and Dawn Ecker. After attending Ballston Spa High School, she went on to graduate from The...

Jul 29, 2023

Marlene Smith, 87, of Rotterdam passed away on Saturday July 29, 2023 at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady. Born in Schenectady, she was the daughter of the late James and Mildred ( Porter) Martin. She was the former owner and operator of Jewett’s Motor Court in Schenectady. Besides her parents, Marlene is predeceased by her brother James Martin, her sister...

Jul 29, 2023

Our mom, Anita, passed away peacefully in her home with her son, Kevin, and nurse, Stacey, by her side. Anita and John were married May 2, 1946 and they spent 72 years together. Mom was blessed with four children, Elena, Kathy, Johnny Michael, and Kevin as well as her beautiful grandchildren, Bryan, Danielle, Savarra, and great-grandchildren Christan, Jordyn, and...

Jul 25, 2023

Urban, Helen C SCHENECTADY Helen passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, July 25th, 2023, surrounded by the love of her family and loyal dog, Koko. Helen was a lifelong member of Bellevue Reformed Church. She was comforted by the thought of being reunited with her loved ones in Heaven. Helen felt a strong spiritual connection to Jesus and...