Obituaries

Oct 11, 2023

Carolen Raxana Linares Vásques Nacio en 9-29-2001

Carolen nacio y crecio en Guatemala Y en El Salvador. Teniendo nuestra familia el privilegio de tenerla por hija ella fue nuestra segunda hija en una familia de 4 hijos. En el año 2016 imigro con su hermana a los Estados Unidos buscando unirse con su familia. En Noviembre 30,...

Oct 9, 2023

Robert (Bob) Davis, 92 of Port St. Lucie, Florida, passed away peacefully on October 9, 2023, surrounded by his beloved family at Treasure Coast Hospice in Florida.

Born in Rotterdam, New York, on April 26, 1931, Robert was predeceased by his parents Jesse and Beatrice (Vrooman) Davis, daughter Cynthia Russell (Steve) and brothers A. George Davis, Jesse...

Oct 8, 2023

On October 8, 2023, at 10:20 pm, we said a heartfelt goodbye to Dorothy Anne Wallen, who touched the lives of many in her 87 years of life. Dorothy, a loving widow twice over, shared her life with Roy Emmett Wallen and Richard Edward Coons.

Dorothy's journey began in Schenectady, NY, as the cherished daughter of Albert...

Oct 7, 2023

Darlene Julia Pittman, a loving daughter, sister, mother, aunt, and grandmother, passed away on October 7, 2023, at the age of 70. Born on February 4, 1953, in Schenectady, NY, she was a lifelong resident of the same city. She graduated from Mont Pleasant High School and dedicated her life to caring for others as a home health care...

Oct 5, 2023

Gail A. Bump, 68, of Schenectady passed away on October 5th surrounded by her beloved family. She lost the battle against her illness, but fought fearlessly to the very end. Gail was born and raised in Albany, NY and has resided in Schenectady for the past 20 years. She is predeceased by her husband Robert A. Bump, her parents...

Oct 4, 2023

Rotterdam - Wendy Koreman, 51, of Rotterdam passed away suddenly on Wednesday, October 4, 2023 at home.  Wendy was born in Schenectady, NY on August 29, 1972 and graduated Scotia-Glenville High School.  She is the loving daughter of the late Pamela Guthrie.

Wendy worked in healthcare related services for many years, serving as a home health aide...

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...