Michael J. Ryan
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...
Paul Koopman
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...
Ronald King
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,...
Lavina Belak
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....
Linda M "Auntie" Jones (Jones)
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...
Marva Mango
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),...
Austra Mclane
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...
Hollie L Christiansen (Olson)
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...
Thomas Danforth
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...
Douglas N Hallenbeck
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...
James "Jim" Hoteling
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...
Lauren Ashley Logerfo
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...
Marlene Smith (Martin)
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...
Anita Parente
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...
Helen Urban
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...
Russell C Harrington
Jul 25, 2023
Russell C. Harrington, 83, of Duanesburg passed away on Tuesday July 25, 2023 at Albany Medical Center. He was the son of the late Myron and Elsie (Cleiss) Harrington. He was a graduate of Mont Pleasant High School and received a degree in Civil Engineering from Hudson Valley Community College. Russell was a member of the Rotterdam Eagles and...
James Bronson
Jul 22, 2023
James Edward Bronson, entered eternal rest on Saturday July 22, 2023 at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady, NY. Born on January 7th, 1965 as a fraternal twin boy to Ruth E. Tindle Bronson and Charles H. Bronson Sr, in Port Chester, NY. He is the 10th of 11 children. He attended the Yonkers Public School System and remained a resident...
Racquel Jean Harris
Jul 22, 2023
Racquel Harris beautiful soul returned to eternal life on July 22, 2023 at the precious age of forty-eight peacefully. Racquel loved her entire family and absolutely loved seeing family together. Family meant the world to her and she was loved by them.She was intentional with keeping in touch with family and friends because relationships were important to her.Most of...
Reid N Jewett
Jul 19, 2023
Reid Norman Jewett formerly of Schenectady, NY passed away on July 19, 2023, at the age of 80. Reid was born in Schenectady, NY on February 27, 1943, to Marshall and Geraldine Jewett. Reid was preceded in death by his beautiful wife of 47 years, Sandra Danzig Jewett also from Schenectady, NY. Reid graduated from Schalmont High School in...
