Obituaries

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

Mar 25, 2023

Amber J. Jerome 41, passed away on Saturday March 25 th at Albany Medical Center. Born and educated in Schenectady, Amber is the daughter of Joseph H. Gordon of Watervliet and the late Adella Taber-Jerome. A graduate of Mont Pleasant High School and received her bachelor’s degree from Russell Sage college. Amber was an avid body builder who participated...

Mar 23, 2023

Ashley V. Higgins (37), was born on Christmas Day, December 25th, 1985, in Idaho Falls, ID. During her childhood, Ashley attended school in both the states of Idaho as well as California, having graduated from Skyline High School, in June 2004. She was a very athletic young woman, having participated in both school as well as town sports; soccer,...

Mar 23, 2023

Ralph E. Bennett, 50, of Knox passed away on Thursday March 23, 2023 at St. Peter’s Hospital in Albany after fiercely and courageously battling cancer. Born in Albany, he was the son of the late Lee and Marion (Bove) Bennett Sr. He was employed as a corrections officer for New York State until his retirement. Ralph’s pride and joy...

Mar 21, 2023

Mary Carmel (Christopher) Genier passed away on March 21, 2023, at Teresian House in Albany NY, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. Mary was born on September 30, 1933, to Louis and Julia (Varrone) Christopher in Scotia, NY. She attended Draper High School in Rotterdam and NYS Teachers College in Albany. Always an overachiever, she completed high school...

Mar 20, 2023

Mar 17, 2023

Eric D. Almeraz 53, of Schenectady passed away unexpectedly on Friday March 17th at his home. Born and educated in Colorado, Eric was the son of Julia (Medina) Almeraz and the late Martin Almeraz. A framer in in the construction field, Eric was a former employee of Brad Bishop Remodeling for several years. Beside his mother Julia, Eric is...

Mar 16, 2023

Kim "Kimmy” Schermerhorn of Schenectady, passed away on Thursday, March 16th just one day shy of her 52nd birthday. Born in Schenectady, Kim attended Van Corlaer Elementary and Mont Pleasant High School. She worked for Hallmark Nursing Center and Kingsway Manor before becoming a Certified Nurse Aid at Glendale Home where she was employed for over twenty years. Kim...

Mar 8, 2023

Linda A. Kelly, 63, of Charlton, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday evening March 8th surrounded by her loving family. She is now at rest after a long, courageous battle with cancer. Linda was the daughter of Francis and Eva Zeisner Butler and she was born on November 16, 1959 in Fulton, NY. After graduating from...

Feb 20, 2023

Eleanor Grace Lessard - Harrigan December 28, 1957 - February 20, 2023 Passed peacefully at home surrounded by family, after a long illness. Born in Fall River Massachusetts to the late Raymond A Lessard and Lydia M Lessard (Edelhagen) She met the love of her life, David A Harrigan while playing in a band in the 80s and married...

Feb 17, 2023

Feb 17, 2023

William (Bill) A. Bonk, 91, of Rotterdam, passed away peacefully on Friday February 17, 2023, after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer's disease. Bill was born on January 21,1932 to Edward and Emeline (Cramer) Bonk. He was predeceased by his parents and a brother Robert. Bill was a graduate of Siena College where he received a bachelor’s degree...

Feb 16, 2023

Jonathan R. Ellen, 53, of Rotterdam, passed away on February 16, 2023. Jon was a special person to know, and he touched the hearts of those he met with his smile, personality, happiness and appreciation for the simple things in life. Jon attended Wildwood Without Walls (The Wow Program) where he easily made friends and enjoyed his days out...

Feb 15, 2023

Josephine “Jo” C. Brecka, 93, of Rotterdam passed away peacefully on Wednesday February 15, 2023, at the Glendale Nursing Home. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Minnie (Clements) Kettyle. A former cook at Mohonasen High School, head cook at Guilderland high School and a dietitian at O.D. Heck. Jo was a longtime member...

Feb 10, 2023

Marjorie Talbot, 89, of Schenectady passed away peacefully at Glendale Home on Friday February 10, 2023. Born in Schenectady, she was the daughter of the late Lee and Beulah (Clute) Ostrander. She graduated in 1953 from Mont Pleasant High School. Marjorie was employed for 25 years as a school crossing guard of the Schenectady City School District and had...