Richard W King
May 26, 2023
Richard W. King 74, passed away on Friday May 26th in Schenectady, NY, surrounded by family. Born and educated in Schenectady, Richard was the son of the late Walter King and the late Gladys (Gallup) King. A 1966 graduate of the former Draper High School, Richard went to work for the General Electric Company in Schenectady. He retired in...
Philomen Jasmine Lemme "Toy-Toy" Henry
May 22, 2023
Philomen “Toy Toy” Henry was born in Brooklyn, NY, on December 11, 1992, to parents Leslie-Ann Clarke and Timothy Henry. As an infant, Philomen visited her parent’s homeland of Trinidad and Tobago and was nicknamed “Toy Toy” by her great-grandmother, Carmen Clarke. At the age of 10, her parents relocated to Upstate New York and eventually settled in Schenectady....
Shirley J Bliss (Werner)
May 19, 2023
Shirley J. Bliss, 91, of Rotterdam passed away at home on Friday May 19, 2023 with her daughters by her side. Born at Vale Cemetery in Schenectady, NY, she was the daughter of the late Nicholas Werner and Dorothy Ragan. She was a graduate of Draper High School and later earned her realtor license. Shirley was employed as a...
Gary R Griesbeck
May 18, 2023
Gary R. Griesbeck,66, passed away on Thursday May 18th at St. Peters Hospital with his family by his side. Gary was born on October 10th, 1956 in Schenectady to the late Robert and Ruth (Young) Griesbeck of Rotterdam. He was a graduate of Schalmont High School. Gary worked at Newberry Knitting and later Bellevue Builders. Survived by his mother,...
Vincent D Lucier Jr
May 12, 2023
Vincent D. Lucier Jr., 78, of Schenectady passed away in South Carolina on Friday May 12, 2023 with his loving wife by his side. Born in Schenectady, NY, he was the son of the late Vincent D. Lucier Sr and Rita Lucier. He was a graduate of the first graduating class at Bishop Gibbons High School and attended Union...
Cheryl Amburg
May 10, 2023
Cheryl R Amburg,73, passed away early Wednesday morning May 10th at St. Peters Hospital in Albany with family by her side after a long illness. Born in Schenectady, Cheryl was the daughter of the late Alexander and Dorothy (DeNovio) DeFelice and a graduate of Springfield High School. A member of St Edward the Confessor Catholic Church in Clifton Park,...
Vernon George Bond
May 9, 2023
Vernon George Bond, 91, died at Teresian House on May 9, 2023. He was the son of Merlin and Ruth Bond. Vernon was born July 29, 1931 and had been a lifelong resident of Schenectady. He received his high school diploma from Mont Pleasant High School, and attended Central College in Pella, Iowa. His working years included several years...
Robert Henry Civitello Jr
May 8, 2023
Robert Henry Civitello Jr., 27, of Schenectady, was welcomed home into his mother’s waiting arms on May 8,2023, unexpectedly in his home. Robert was born on March 10, 1996 to Robert Civitello and Laurie Dominy in Schenectady. Robert is survived by his children Julianna, Robert III, Sophia, Lillianna, and Mason. Robert is also survived by fiancée Brittany, Robert Sr....
Brooke Hebert
May 4, 2023
Brooke Anne Hebert passed away suddenly on Thursday, May 4, 2023. Brooke was born September 17, 1981 and grew up in Schenectady and Galway enjoying the outdoors, the ocean, dance and gymnastics. Brooke was a 2000 graduate of Galway High School. Following high school, Brooke lived and worked in Schenectady, Saratoga and Albany areas working in various restaurants and...
Marlene Maria Victory
May 3, 2023
Marlene Maria Victory February 23,1968-May 3,2023 Marlene Maria Victory was born on February 23,1968 in Port-of-Spain, Trinidad and Tobago to Almina Victory and Sonny Durant. Predeceased by her parents, Marlene leaves behind to cherish her memory her children Malania (Alvon), Maria and Michael, her brother, Lennox Victory of Meriden, CT and Wendell Hector of Trinidad, ½ brother Mark and...
Joseph M Cassillo Jr
May 1, 2023
Joe passed away peacefully on May 1,2023 at home with the company of his family. Joe enjoyed hunting, camping and taking pictures of nature and so much more. Survived by his wife Pearl, three children Larry, Joey, Lena and a step child Carley, two sisters Joanna and Jeanette. He is also survived by his nine grandchildren Angelena, little Joey,...
Kathleen Laura Greenwald (Vaeth )
Apr 23, 2023
Kathleen Laura Vaeth Greenwald born on July 8th,1930, passed away peacefully on April 23rd at Glendale Nursing Home. Predeceased by her son Thomas Greenwald, Katheen is survived by her sons Robert (Becky), Alfred (Maria), Charles (Sandy), Warren (Donna) and several grandchildren and great grandchildren. A private celebration of life will be held at a later date.
Pilar Seacord
Apr 22, 2023
Pilar M. Seacord, 59, passed away tragically on Saturday April 22nd as a result of an automobile accident. Born in Omaha, Nebraska, Pilar was the daughter of the late Jessie Curtis Williams and Janina Capellades Williams. Pilar worked for many years at BJ’s in Chicopee Massachusetts. She also worked for Washington Inventory Service’s Springfield MA office before moving to...
Analise C Magliaro
Apr 19, 2023
It is great sadness that we share that passing of Analise “Ana” Magliaro, who found peace on Wednesday, April 19, 2023. She left this world surrounded by her loving family in her home in Niskayuna, NY. Ana was born on December 27, 2005 in Rhinebeck, NY to Jeremy and Stacey Magliaro. She spent the first two years of her...
Martin Garcia-Rivera
Apr 8, 2023
Martin Garcia-Rivera, 52 passed away unexpectedly Saturday April 8th at his home in Schenectady. Born in Fajardo, Puerto Rico, Martin was the son of the late Martin Garcia and Miriam Rivera Garcia. A former delivery person in the Schenectady area, Martin was a proud father and grandfather, who loved to help and be there for his family and friends....
Noah V Kucij
Apr 5, 2023
With profound sadness we share that Noah Vladz Kucij died unexpectedlym of natural causes on April 5th, at his home in Albany, N.Y. Noah was 43yrs old and had been a full-time member of the Hudson Valley Community College English faculty for fourteen years. He held a master’s degree in teaching from Union College and was close to completing...
Gladys Balazovich
Apr 1, 2023
Gladys L. Balazovich, 97 died Saturday April, 1st 2023 at home in the loving arms of her daughter Sue and Granddaughter Nicole. Born and educated in Schenectady, Gladys was the daughter of the late Menzo and Laura Hogaboone Cooper. She was married for 60 years to the late John Balazovich. Gladys enjoyed many years of going to Florida with...
Elizabeth M "Betty" Bednarowski (Atchinson)
Apr 1, 2023
Saturday, April 1, 2023 Betty passed peacefully at home surrounded by the love and adoration of her family. Born in Albany on June 19, 1942, Betty was raised by her mother, Elizabeth “Betty” Atchinson, and grandmother, Elizabeth “Betty” Skinner. Upon graduating from Cardinal McCloskey Memorial High School in 1960, Betty pursued her passion for children and caregiving, earning a...
Henry J "Walkingstick" Labrake Jr
Mar 31, 2023
“ Walkingstick” Henry J. LaBrake Jr. 80, of Schenectady passed away peacefully on Friday March 31, 2023 at home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Schenectady, he was the son of the late Henry (Pat) LaBrake and Josephine (Dick) Califano. He was the proud owner of Rainbow Painters. Henry served the Schenectady area and provided his service to...
