Ralph J. Friello
Nov 7, 2025
Ralph J. Friello, 64, of Rotterdam Junction passed away at Albany Medical Center on Friday November 7, 2025. Born in Schenectady, he was the son of the late Ralph and Genevieve (D’Alessandris) Friello.
He was employed for 32 years in the NYS D.M.N.A, retiring in 2015.
Ralph was a passionate Corvette enthusiast, owning several corvettes thru the years. He was a member...
Brandi J. Clews
Nov 6, 2025
Brandi Clews (03/21/1988 – 11/06/2025)
Brandi Clews, 37, of Niskayuna, NY passed away at home on November 6 th 2025.
She was born at Cottage Hospital in Haverhill, NH in 1988 to Rebecca and Wesley Williams. Brandi grew up in Topsham, VT, graduated from Oxbow High School in 2006, and received her Associates degree in Business Management from the Community College of...
Sheila M. Mc Intosh
Oct 26, 2025
Sheila Marie McIntosh (1940–2025)
Sheila Marie McIntosh peacefully passed away on October 26, 2025, in Guilderland, New York, after a seven-year journey with Alzheimer’s disease. She was 84 years old and surrounded by her loving family.
Born on November 27, 1940, in Mohawk, NY, Sheila lived a life full of love, laughter, and dedication to family. She was a devoted wife, a...
Charles J. Lewandowski
Oct 25, 2025
Obituary for Charles J. Lewandowski, Jr,
Charles J. Lewandowski born March 8, 1937, passed away peacefully October 25, 2025.
Charles was born and raised in Middleburg, NY where he married his high school sweetheart, Dolly Cooke. Together they shared a lifetime of love and family. She predeceased him, surely waiting with open arms to welcome him home.
Charles owned and operated Charlew Builders...
Cheryl L Morgan
Oct 16, 2025
Cheryl L. Morgan 68. of Schenectady passed away at Ellis Hospital on Thursday October 16, 2025. Born in Niskayuna, she was the daughter of Jospeh and Joan (Hebert) Wasileski.
She was a graduate of Draper High School and Spencer Business Institute.
Cheryl was passionate about cats.
She is predeceased by her husband Jospeh Morgan and one brother Joseph Wasileski. Besides her parents, Cheryl...
George Edward Van Buren
Oct 14, 2025
George Edward Van Buren born June 2, 1935 passed away peacefully October 14th, 2025 at age of 90. Nathan Littauer Hospital in Gloversville is where George had contracted pneumonia and fought kidney failure.
Born to Mary Elizabeth Warner and Harold Phillip Van Buren. Also predeceased by his "Mom" who raised him, Josephine Agnes Galligan-Van Buren, after his mother Mary's death from...
Daniel F. Callahan
Oct 14, 2025
Daniel F. Callahan, 81, of Schenectady passed away on Tuesday October 14, 2025 at Kingsway Manor Assisted Living surrounded by his loving family. Born in Troy, NY, he was the son of the late Francis and Mary (Cardany) Callahan.
He proudly served his country in the Army. He later was a member of VFW Post 357 and the American Legion Post...
Larry J. Dedrick Sr.
Oct 5, 2025
Larry J. Dedrick Sr., 70 of Worcester, NY passed away at home on Sunday October 5, 2025. Born in Poughkeepsie, NY , he was the son of Melvin and Grace (Wood) Dedrick.
He was employed in maintenance for the City of Poughkeepsie.
Larry is predeceased by one daughter Virginia Dedrick.
Larry is survived by his companion Alice Meddaugh, his children Larry Dedrick Jr....
Frank W. Holub Jr.
Oct 4, 2025
Frank W. Holub Jr. of Rotterdam passed away on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at home, after years of battling multiple health challenges. Frank was born on October 6, 1957, to Charlotte L. (Ferguson) and Frank W. Holub in Schenectady, NY. He spent his early years growing up on the family farm on Mariaville Road until his family moved to Scotch...
William J. Merrihew
Oct 3, 2025
William (Jim) J. Merrihew, 64, of Colonie passed away at Albany Medical Center on Friday October 3, 2025. Born in Schenectady, he was the son of the late Ralph and Ada (Parmalee) Merrihew.
He was employed in maintenance for Market 32.
William was passionate about the gym, classic rock and the New York Giants. The apple of his eye was his grandson,...
Samantha L. Griffin
Oct 1, 2025
Samantha (Sam) L. Griffin, 39, of Rotterdam, New York, passed away tragically on October 1, 2025. She was a beloved mother, daughter, granddaughter, sister, niece, and friend.
Sam’s sudden passing has left her family and friends heartbroken.
She is survived by her mother, Sharon Griffin, and her four beloved children, Ava (Cy'rus) Griffin, Kayshaun Benson, Damien and Devin Griffin (who were the...
Donna L. Tallman
Oct 1, 2025
Donna Lynn Tallman (Donna Whelan formally married name)
Donna Lynn Tallman passed away in her home at the age of 74 years old. Donna brought energy and inspiration to many through her activities as a teacher, tutor and volunteer.
Born in Albany in 1951 to Clifford and Margaret Tallman, she earned a degree in education at Saint Rose College and married Daniel...
Laurence J. Bonk
Sep 27, 2025
Laurence J. Bonk
October 8, 1930 - September 27, 2025
Kingsway Village, Schenectady, New York
Entered into eternal life on September 27, 2025 after a long illness. Husband of the former Carol A. Bonk, and father of Laurence T. Bonk (Kim) and Barbara Bonk Pettinato (Chuck). He was born in Schenectady, N.Y. and was the son of Joseph Bonk and Ida Schmuckmeier Bonk....
Edward Galligan
Sep 24, 2025
Edward Galligan (90) of Rotterdam NY passed away peacefully on September 24, 2025.
Ed was a proud retired officer of the Schenectady Police Department retiring in 1987. He also was a member of the United States Marine Corp. Following his retirement from the police, Edward worked at Schenectady Hardware and Electric and was known as a jack of all trades. He...
Anne Carol Shepard
Sep 22, 2025
Anne C. Shepard, 85 of Rotterdam passed away on Monday September 22, 2025 at St. Peter’s Hospice Inn in Albany. She was preceded in death by her parents Edward and Flora Shepard, her brother Charles Shepard, sister-in-law Carol Shepard, brother-in-law John Ramsey, and several nephews. She is survived by her sister Mary Ramsey, nephews Kevin Ramsey (Tina) and Gary Ramsey...
Jacquelyn L. Bolon
Sep 18, 2025
Jacquelyn L. Bolon, 80, of Latham, New York, passed away at home on September 18th, 2025. She was born in Meadville, PA on October 15th, 1944 to James and Mildred Field. Jacquelyn grew up in the Seagertown area, where she graduated high school and met her husband, Roger Bolon. She moved to Buffalo NY where her daughter was born and...
