Beverly E Wilson - Fambo
Dec 31, 2022
Beverly E. Wilson-Fambo passed away on the morning of December 31, 2022. She was an extremely hardworking woman and unconditionally loved by her children and husband. She is survived by her husband Frank Fambo, two children Kai Fambo and Nicole (Tyrone) Minton, three siblings Joseph (Victoria) Cook Jr., Karen Cook and Gail Cook, an Aunt Annette Mobley, stepchildren, and...
Yolanda Gizzi
Dec 30, 2022
Yolanda Gizzi 96, passed away on Friday December 30th at Our Lady of Mercy Life Center in Guilderland, NY Born and educated in Schenectady, NY Yolanda was the daughter of the late Teodoro and Francesca Gabriele and a 1944 graduate of Mont Pleasant High School. A devoted wife, mother and grandmother, Yolanda was a former head cashier and bookkeeper...
Virginia S Barhydt
Dec 28, 2022
Virginia S. Barhydt, 93, beloved Nana to her family, passed away Wednesday morning December 28, 2022 in Jacksonville, Florida. Born in Schenectady, she was the daughter of the late Felix and Katherine (Burkowski) Sendzicki. A graduate of Nott Terrace High School, Virginia worked for the Northeast Savings Bank in Schenectady until her retirement as a financial aid officer. She...
Daniel L Thornton
Dec 27, 2022
Daniel L. Thornton 88, passed away on Tuesday December 27th at Ellis hospital in Schenectady. Born and educated in Schenectady, Daniel was the son of the late Harry and Mary (Ryan) Thornton and a graduate of Both mont pleasant High School and Hudson Valley Community College. A Marine Corp Korean War veteran, Dan was a NYS Trooper for many...
Doris Wiley (Flower)
Dec 26, 2022
Doris E. Wiley, 94, of Schenectady passed away at home on Monday December 26, 2022. Born in Niskayuna, she was the daughter of the late John and Gertrude (Sweet) Flower. She was a home maker. Doris was a member of the former Calvary Baptist Church in Schenectady. Doris is predeceased by her husband James J. Wiley, a brother John...
Gary M La Roe
Dec 23, 2022
Gary M. La Roe, 60, of Irmo, SC, passed away suddenly on December 23, 2022. Raised in Rotterdam, NY, he was the son of the late Lawrence and Dorothy La Roe, Jr. On April 25, 1992, Gary married the love of his life and best friend, Theresa O'Cain La Roe. He enjoyed spending time in the mountains fishing, hunting...
Ruth "Sandra" Mcewen Philion
Dec 21, 2022
Ruth “Sandra" McEwen Philion 88, passed away on Wednesday morning December 21st at the Schenectady Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing. Born in New York City, Sandy was the daughter of the late Dr. Frederick and Ruth (Lee) McEwen. A former resident of Ft. Edward, Sandy was a graduate of Fort Edward High School. A former postal worker in the...
Ellsworth Tweedie
Dec 19, 2022
Ellsworth E. Tweedie 89, died Monday December 19th at The Grand Nursing Home in Guilderland, NY Born and educated in Albany, Ellsworth was the son of the late Ellsworth and Ida (Wasson) Tweedie. An Army veteran of the Korean War, Ellsworth worked as a Design Draftsman Engineer for Cooper Surgical for Many years prior to his retirement. A former...
Mary Dyrgall
Dec 18, 2022
Mary E Dyrgall, 97, passed away on Sunday, December 18, 2022. Born and educated in Schenectady, Mary was the daughter of the late Jacob (Fred) and Katherine (McGrath) Schoeffler and a graduate of Mt. Pleasant High School. Mary was united in marriage on June 24, 1950, to Victor J Dyrgall and they made their home in Fort Lee, NJ...
Carolyn M Hermes
Dec 16, 2022
Carolyn Hermes passed away on December 16th due to complications from an infection. She was born Carolyn MacEachon in Lockport NY in 1936. She met the love of her life, Peter Hermes, at the University of Buffalo. They married in 1957 and moved to Princetown NY where they raised four children. Carolyn and Peter owned Hartford Manufacturing for over...
Ladislav Zelenka
Dec 15, 2022
Ladislav Zelenka was born July 30, 1929 in Domazlice, Czechoslovakia to Marta (Holy) Zelenka and Alois Zelenka. Two years later, he was joined by his brother Slava Zelenka. After receiving his high school diploma, he studied as an apprentice to become a printer. Lad met Eva Smrčina in Karlovy Vary where they married in October 1964. They escaped communist...
Mildred Valachovic
Dec 12, 2022
Mildred (Millie) Valachovic passed away peacefully on December 12th at the age of 98. Born in Prague, Czechoslovakia , Milada came to Schenectady to marry Mike Valachovic after meeting him when he was stationed there with the Army during World War II. She became part of the close-knit Valachovic family – all living on Long Avenue in Rotterdam. It...
Lynne Male
Dec 11, 2022
Lynne Male 79, passed away on Sunday December 11th at her home surrounded by her family. Born and educated in Schenectady, Lynne was the daughter of the late Stanley and Lorraine (Curren) Hanson. A homemaker, Lynne had previously worked for the General Electric Company for a short period of time. A big fan of Elton John, Lynne owned and...
David Smith
Dec 10, 2022
David C. Smith Sr.,68, of Richmondville passed away on Saturday December 10, 2022. David was born on April 17, 1954, in Niskayuna, NY and was the son of the late Alexander and Lola (Borst) Smith. A Marine Corp. veteran from 1972 to 1978, David a welder / foreman for Phillips Medical Systems in Latham for more than 20 years....
Cristi Burton Sahraoui
Dec 10, 2022
We sadly announce the passing of Cristi R. Burton (Sahraoui) on Dec 10th, 2022 at the age of 56. Born in Schenectady, NY to her father James (Jim) Burton and her mother Sharon La Rowe Burton. She prided herself as a devoted daughter, sister, and wife to Ali Sahraoui. She was a loving mother to her 3 children but...
Carol Bonk
Dec 7, 2022
Carol A. Bonk,89, passed away on Wednesday Morning December 7th with her family b her side. Born in Albany on December 17, 1932, Carol was the daughter of the late William F. Duval and Wilhelmina Anderson. A homemaker, Carol worked for more than 13 years for Nuclear Medical Associates of Schenectady. Carol was a graduate of Draper High School...
Joseph Graham
Dec 6, 2022
Joseph Alphonso Graham - dedicated husband, father, brother, grandfather, friend, and community member - passed away in his Glenville home surrounded by family on December 6th, 2022. Joseph was born to Amos and Arlene Graham in Queens, NY on June 22nd, 1950. He was a 1969 graduate of Fort Hamilton HS and a 1976 graduate of SUNY Albany. He...
Lawrence Sheridan Van Bellingham
Dec 6, 2022
Lawrence S. Van Bellingham, 95, of New York, New York peacefully passed away on December 6, 2022, after a hard fought battle with Leukemia. Lawrence, born to Maud & Leon Van Bellingham, of Lawrence, Massachusetts, took his first breath on October 26, 1927. He was a kind & vibrant force from the beginning. He graduated with honors from Columbia...
Barbara M Kristel
Dec 6, 2022
Barbara M. Kristel, 80, passed through the gates of Heaven on Tuesday morning December 6th at St Peter's Hospital after a brief illness with her family by her side. Born in Niskayuna on April 15, 1942, Barbara was the daughter of the late Edward and Mildred (Jaskiewicz) Konieczka “Koney” and was a 1960 graduate of Mont Pleasant High School....
