Stacie L Ryder
Sep 9, 2021
Stacie L. Ryder, 49, of Rotterdam Junction passed away on Thursday September 9, 2021 at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady. Born in Niskayuna, she was the daughter of Danny Ryder of Rotterdam Junction and the late Doreen (Gaudio) Ryder. She was employed as a child care provider for the Schenectady Day Nursery. Besides her father, she is survived by her...
Emily Durand (Savignano)
Aug 30, 2021
Emily Savignano Durand, Age 97, formerly of Schenectady passed away Monday, August 30, 2021 in Portland, TN. She was a graduate of Nott Terrace High. She worked for the ALCO & participated in their war effort. She was a devoted Mother, Grandmother and friend and her fondest memories were sharing her home with family and friends. Preceded in death...
Robert E Trafton
Aug 29, 2021
Robert E. Trafton, 50, of Schenectady passed away suddenly at Albany Medical Center on Sunday August 29, 2021. Born in Cobleskill, NY, he was the son of Robert E. Trafton (Brenda) and Sandra LaVallee. He was a graduate of Schalmont High School. He was employed as a locomotive engineer for CSX. Rob was a devoted son, brother, uncle, and...
Barbara Hofmann
Aug 28, 2021
Barbara Hofmann, 88, died Saturday morning, August 28, 2021 at Ellis Hospital after a short illness. Born in Schenectady, NY, she was the daughter of Glenn and Edith. Barbara was a former employee of the General Electric Company and Knolls Atomic Power Lab. She also worked for La Salette Shrine before retiring. Barbara was predeceased by her siblings, Alice,...
Elizabeth M Ahnert (Bennett)
Aug 27, 2021
Elizabeth M. Ahnert 85 passed away on Friday August 27th at St. Peters Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Albany, N. Born in Johnstown, NY, Elizabeth was the daughter of the late Michael and Marvola (Ercanbrack) Bennett. A homemaker, Elizabeth was a member of the Jehovah Witnesses. Predeceased by her husband of 53 years Richard E. Ahnert Sr. in 2005,...
Frank W Cooper
Aug 26, 2021
Frank W. Cooper,78, passed away on Thursday August 26,2021 at Cold Spring Hills Rehabilitation Center in Woodbury, NY Born in Jamestown, NY, Frank was the son of the late Frank and Margaret (Erhart) Cooper and was a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America in Connecticut. A chef for over 42 years at the State university of New York...
Arlene Rowney
Aug 25, 2021
Arlene (Holden) Rowney 89, passed away on Wednesday August 25th at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady. Born and educated in Schenectady, Arlene was the daughter of the late Joseph and Bessie (Clive) holden and a Nott Terrace High School graduate. A homemaker, Arlene was a member of the Knights of St John St. Elizabeth Auxiliary , was a former bowler...
Dianne L Earls (Feuz)
Aug 25, 2021
Dianne L. Earls, 71 passed away on Wednesday August 25th in the comfort of her own home surrounded by her beloved family after a seven year courageous battle with cancer. Born in Schenectady, Dianne was the daughter of the late Arthur and Mary (Colombe) Feuz and was also predeceased by two of her sisters, Gail Schermerhorn and Judith Allen....
David Waters
Aug 24, 2021
David Earl Waters, 74, most recently of Glens Falls, NY passed away peacefully at The Pines Nursing Home on August 24, 2021. David was born January 6, 1947 in Schenectady, NY to Adelaide Cochrane Waters and Clifford James Waters. He graduated from Scotia Schools and worked for Mechanical Technologies Inc. and General Electric. David was an avid model railroader...
June S Walsh (Sharpe)
Aug 17, 2021
June S. Walsh,95, of Glenville passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday August 17, 2021. Born in Hudson Falls, NY, she was the daughter of Richard and Florence (Lamore) Sharpe. She was a graduate of Glens Falls High School. June was employed as a bookkeeper for the former Jacobsen Furniture Company in Schenectady. She later...
James A Williams
Aug 16, 2021
James A. Williams,79 passed away on Monday morning August 16, 2021 at Glendale Home in Glenville, NY. Born and educated in Schenectady, James was the son of the late Francis and Charlotte (Bailey) Williams and a 1960 graduate of Mont Pleasant High School. A Vietnam Era United States Navy veteran, James worked for over 29 years in the turbine...
Katherine E Droms
Aug 12, 2021
Katherine E. Droms, 79, of Rotterdam passed away on Thursday August 12, 2021 at St. Peter”s Hospital in Albany. Born in Schenectady, she was the daughter of the late Gorge W. and Frances (Maguire) Droms. Katherine was a licensed practical nurse and was employed for over 40 years as a nurse for St. Peter's Hospital in Albany. Katherine is...
Warren C Lebeau
Aug 9, 2021
Warren C. LeBeau, 77, of Glenville was surrounded by his family as he went home to be with the Lord on Monday, August 9th. Born in Schenectady, he was the son of the late Omer and Margaret (Krug) LeBeau and a graduate of Scotia-Glenville High School. Warren served his country in the Air Force from 1964-1968. He was employed...
Mary Gordon
Aug 9, 2021
Mary H. Gordon 80, passed away peacefully at home on Monday morning August 9, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Niskayuna, NY, Mary was the daughter of the late Walter and Alma (Livingston) Vedder and a 1959 graduate of the former Draper High School. A travel agent for more than 21 years for Wade Tours, Mary was...
Evelyn Hesler
Aug 8, 2021
Evelyn M. Hesler, 99, of Charlton, formerly of Rotterdam, passed away peacefully on Sunday August 8, 2021 at Ellis Hospital. Born in Dickinson Center, NY, she was the daughter of the late Arthur J. and Louise (Compo) Guyette. She attended Draper schools and graduated from Nott Terrace High School. Evelyn later was employed as a secretary for the General...
Catherine Fanales (Carrieri)
Aug 7, 2021
Catherine “Kitty” Fanales,98 passed away Peacefully with her family by her side on Saturday August 7th at Baptist Health Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Scotia, NY Born in Jessup, Pa, Catherine was the daughter of the late Luigi and Maria (Mastrandrea) Carrieri. Educated in Schenectady, NY, Kitty was a former employee of the General Electric Company and a Licensed...
William Witts
Aug 7, 2021
William E. Witts 98, passed away on Saturday August 7th at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady. Born in Scranton, PA, Bill was the son of the late Stanley and Mary (Androkrwitz) Witts. A World War II Navy Veteran, Bill served as a coxswain driving the landing craft during the battle of Iwo Jima and Okinawa in the Pacific Conflict. After...
Nicola Mastroianni
Aug 6, 2021
Nicola Mastroianni 66, passed away on Friday August 6th at Albany Medical Center in Albany, NY. Born in Sora, Italy Nicola was the son of the late Pasquale and Lidia (Palleschi) Mastroianni. A former Auto Body Mechanic for many years, Nicola was an avid hunter and enjoyed fishing, He was a member of Our Lady Queen of Peace Church,...
Richard Dupont
Aug 4, 2021
Richard “Dick” A. DuPont Sr,79 passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday August 4, 2021 at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady, NY. Born and educated in Schenectady, Richard was the son of the late Walter and Irma (Frappier) DuPont and attended Mohonasen High School in Rotterdam. Richard was a loyal 52year employee with the Golub Corporation in Schenectady following his honorable service...
