Keith E. Olmer
Dec 20, 2023
Keith Olmer died peacefully on December 20, 2023, in Schenectady, NY after a sudden and severe illness at the age of 48.
Keith is survived by parents, Jeff and Evelyn of Wilton, NY; wife Jennifer (Fox), children Phoebe and Keira; and brother, Erik.
Keith was born November 10, 1975, in Mineola, NY to parents Jeff...
Joyce M. Hooker
Dec 18, 2023
Joyce M. Hooker, 89, of Rotterdam passed away peacefully at home on Monday December 18, 2023. Born in Schenectady, she was the daughter of the late Gus and Mildred (Fajkowski) Kluth.
She was a graduate of the Mildred Elley School. Joyce was employed as a secretary for the Mohonasen School District. She was a member of Zion...
Ethel L. Agresta
Dec 14, 2023
Ethel (DeLuke) Agresta, passed away peacefully while surrounded by her family on December 14, 2023. Ethel lived a full life of 94 years, 71 of those years married to her loving husband Ernest, who she is now reunited with in Heaven.
Born and raised in Duanesburg, she was the daughter of John and Theresa DeLuke. Ethel grew...
Joseph J. Hilko
Dec 10, 2023
Joseph J. Hilko passed peacefully on December 10, 2023 at The Schenectady Center with family at his side.
He was born on December 12, 1943 and was the son of the late Joseph S. Hilko and Catherine Sarnecky.
Joe grew up in Schenectady, graduated from Mont Pleasant High School and went on to graduate from...
Martha Joseph
Dec 8, 2023
Martha Joseph, 63, of Schenectady passed away peacefully on Friday December 8, 2023 at Ellis Hospital. Born in Guyana, she was the daughter of Arnold and Eloise (James) Langevine.
She was employed for many years as a Patient Care Technician in New York City at Mary Immaculate and St. Joseph’s Hospitals.
Martha was a member...
Calvin James Gentile
Dec 5, 2023
Calvin James Gentile was born on Friday, December 1, 2023 at Albany Medical Center. He was welcomed by his loving parents, Bryan and Kim Gentile, and cared for by the absolute best team of doctors, nurses, respiratory therapists, and medical staff in the Albany Med NICU. Calvin spent time with his dear family and friends and felt a lifetime...
Marlene F. Budka
Dec 4, 2023
Marlene F. Budka, 88, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 4, 2023.
Marlene was born in Albany, N.Y. on August 17, 1935, to the late Bertrand and Laura (Rennie)Yetto.
She was a lifelong resident of Schenectady.
After graduating from Draper High School in 1954, she worked as a receptionist for Sealy Mattress Co....
Dolores R. Fonda
Dec 1, 2023
Dolores R. Fonda, 91, of Rotterdam, passed away on December 1, 2023, at Kingsway Arms Nursing Home in Schenectady. Born in Schenectady on March 14, 1932, Dolores is the daughter of the late Paul and Ruth (Johnson) Arbour.
Dolores sang beautifully and as a child was a weekly soloist on the radio show, The Children’s Hour. A...
David E. Hone
Nov 25, 2023
David E. Hone, 85, of Rotterdam passed away on Saturday November 25, 2023 at Country Meadows Retirement Center in Hershey, PA. Born in Brownsville, PA, he was the son of Eugene and Margaret (Moore) Hone.
He is predeceased by his wife Arlene (DeLucia) Hone. He is survived by his sister Dianna Bush of Palmyra, PA.
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Edward H. Schaperjahn
Nov 24, 2023
Edward H. Schaperjahn, 89, of Glenville passed away on Friday November 24, 2023 at Kingsway Arms Nursing Home in Schenectady. Born in Schenectady, he was the son of the late Heinrich (Henry) and Marie Novak Schaperjahn.
He was a graduate of Galway High School and later served his country as a Seebee in the United States Navy....
Michael Joseph Pickrell
Nov 18, 2023
Michael Joseph Pickrell, 68 of Murphy, was called home by the Lord and given his angel wings to watch over his family and friends on Saturday, November 18, 2023. He was a native of Schenectady, New York and 1973 graduate of Wilbur H. Lynch High School in Amsterdam, New York. He enlisted in the United States Navy and was stationed...
Linda Marie Jones
Nov 13, 2023
Linda Marie Jones, 67, of Schenectady passed away on Monday November 13, 2023, at the Delmar Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Bethlehem, NY. Born in Schenectady, she was the daughter of the late Richard and Florence (Harrington) Jones.
She was employed for many years for the Freihofer Baking Company in Albany. Linda was an avid lover of...
Forrest Ron Byrne
Nov 8, 2023
Forrest "Ron" Rankin Byrne of Altamont, NY passed away on November 8, 2023 at age 75. He leaves a legacy of love, service, loyalty, and family.
Born July 17, 1948 to Beverly Hartmont and Francis Byrne, he grew up in the Chicago suburb of Country Club Hills, where he attended Rich Central High School. Before serving in...
Angela Pepper
Nov 7, 2023
Angela Pepper, 75, of Scotia, passed away on Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady surrounded by loved ones. She was born on December 18, 1947, in Schenectady, a daughter of the late Allen J. and Helen (Simpson) Neach. After graduating from high school, Angela worked in the kitchen at the Glendale Home for several years before...
Carmella (Renzi) Galligan
Nov 6, 2023
Carmella Galligan, 81, passed away on Monday November 6, 2023 at the Schenectady Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation with her husband at her side. Born in Schenectady, she was the daughter of the late Gabriele and Philomena (Ruggiero) Renzi Sr.
She was a high school graduate and was employed as a teacher’s aide for the Schalmont School...
Karen A Schlicht
Oct 31, 2023
Karen A. Schlicht, 66, of Rotterdam passed away on Tuesday October 31, 2023 at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady. Born in Cobleskill, she was the daughter of the late John and Florence (Grassini) Handy Sr.
Karen worked as a keypunch operator for NYS, was a popular Bartender for several local establishments and was a self-employed Home Health Aide....
Luz M. Hernandez
Oct 28, 2023
Luz M. Hernandez 65, passed away suddenly Saturday, October 28, 2023 at Albany Medical Center with her husband and daughter at her side.
Luz was born and raised in Bronx, New York the daughter of Hosana Hernandez and Victor Ramos. She was a resident of Palm Bay, Florida since 1992. Luz was a homemaker, foster mom, and...
Thomas J. Embler Jr.
Oct 27, 2023
Thomas Joseph Embler, born September 7, 1983 passed away after a short illness on October 27, 2023.
He was self-employed as a seal coat, black topper.
Thomas is predeceased by his father Thomas J. Embler Sr. a sister Kristina St. Laurent Boyle. He is survived by two sisters, Tia and Ashley (George) St. Laurent, his...
