Obituaries

Jul 6, 2022

Keith D. Rolfe, 77 of Rotterdam went home to the Lord on Wednesday July, 6, 2022 at the Schenectady Center. Born in Schenectady, he was the son of the late Louis and Ethel (Dearstine) Rolfe. He served his country in the Navy from 1965-67. Keith was a graduate of the College of St. Rose and the Junior College of...

Jul 5, 2022

Nancy J. Dugan, 89, of Schenectady passed away at the Schenectady Center on Tuesday July 5, 2022. Born in Herkimer, NY, she was the daughter of the late J. Raymond and Emma (Brown) Turk. She was employed as a clerical worker for 62 years for TCAR Inc. Nancy is predeceased by her husband Sherwood Dugan and one daughter Lisa...

Jul 4, 2022

Selwyn E. Harlow Sr., a World War II veteran, passed away on the 4th of July at his Schenectady home. Sel was truly a member of the Greatest Generation. He was 94 years young. Born in Danube, NY on May 1st, 1928 to the farming family of Willard Harlow and Leona Gyer, Dad learned the values of discipline and...

Jul 3, 2022

Jun 28, 2022

Jeffery Leon Younes (Bear) passed away at home on June 28th with his family at his side at age 65. Born in Schenectady on February 15, 1957 to Elwin and Elvira Younes, Jeff graduated from Linton High School in Schenectady in 1977. Jeffery was predeceased by his parents Elwin and Elvira, his maternal grandparents Candalora and Isolina DAlonzo, his...

Jun 25, 2022

Nicholas Maura Sr. passed away at home in Princetown on June 25th at the age of 90 surrounded by family. Born and educated in Schenectady, Nicholas was the son of the late Louis and Mary (Comenzo) Maura and a graduate of Draper High School. Nick was drafted into the U.S Army during the Korean War. While serving as a...

Jun 23, 2022

Jun 18, 2022

Edward William Jess passed away June 18 at Kingsway Arms Nursing Home in Schenectady after a long illness. He was born July 31, 1951 to Edward and Mayzoe Jess in Schenectady, NY. From a very early age, Ed’s passion was digging and collecting rocks and artifacts and that interest never wained. After graduating from Schalmont High School, he attended...

Jun 18, 2022

John J. Konik, 79, of Rotterdam passed away on Saturday June 18, 2022 at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady. He was the son of the late John and Vivian (Morrison) Konik. He was employed for many years as a receiving manager for the Sears Roebuck Company. John was a member of St. Joseph’s Church in Schenectady. John is survived by...

Jun 13, 2022

Elizabeth “Betty” Leonard, 86, of Rotterdam passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on Monday June 13, 2022. Born in Gilboa, NY, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Mildred (Decker) Hilliker. Betty was employed for 28 years for Trustco Bank, retiring as a bank auditor. She loved hosting picnics in her backyard. Betty loved...

Jun 12, 2022

Donna Lee Hannon peacefully rejoined her loved ones in Heaven, on June 12, 2022, at the age of 60. Donna was born in Niskayuna, NY, and came to Brevard County in 1987 from Albany, NY. Donna’s career spanned 35 years at Kennedy Space Center, working on the Shuttle, Artemis I, & Artemis II projects. She was a consummate organizer...

Jun 12, 2022

Franklin P.. Rapp Jr. ,67, of Rotterdam passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on Sunday June 12, 2022. He was born in Schenectady. He was a day care provider and operated Dawn and Frank’s Day Care in Rotterdam. Franklin was an amazing husband, father, grandfather, son and daycare provider. He always helped everyone and was a...

Jun 11, 2022

Susan Ann Kopczyski 76 of East Stroudsburg, Pa. passed away on Saturday June 11, 2022. Born in Schenectady, New York she was the daughter of Stanley and Mary (Wesolowski) Kopczyski. Susan was residing in the East Stroudsburg area for the past 30 years and prior to that she resided in several states while working for National Parks Service for...

Jun 9, 2022

Edward A. Olsiewski, 91, of Albany peacefully passed away at home surrounded by his family on Thursday June 9, 2022. Born in Albany, he was the son of the late Julius and Veronica (Magiera) Olsiewski. He was a graduate of Albany High School. Ed proudly served his country in the Army National Guard for 20 years, retiring as a...

Jun 6, 2022

Jun 2, 2022

Sandra J. “Sandie” Ryder 79, passed away at Vitas Inpatient Care of Rockledge on Thursday June 2, 2022. Born and educated in Schenectady, Sandie was the daughter of the late Olin and Jean (Frye)) White. Formerly of Rotterdam Junction, Sandie had worked in the office at Heath First Health Care in Brevard County. A devoted wife mother and grandmother,...

Jun 2, 2022

Scott R. Warner 34, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday June 2, 2022. Born in Niskayuna, NY, Scott was the son of Nancy Cole Warner of Schenectady and the late Kevin Warner who passed away last year. Scott worked as a service advisor and detailer in the automotive industry for several years, in multiple dealerships and at Firestone. Scott was...

May 24, 2022

Mildred Coumbes (Millie) 72 of Schenectady, has passed away on Tuesday May 24,2022 She has gained her angel wings to be with her soulmate (James Coumbes) of 38 years. She was born in Hudson NY and was the daughter to the late George Kenney and Mildred Winters Kenney. She retired from Cooperstown Hospital as a devoted housekeeper. She is...

May 18, 2022

Vincent L. Budka, 86, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 18, 2022. Vince was born in Schenectady, NY on October 7, 1935, to the late Joseph and Rose (Palkovic)Budka. He grew up in Schenectady. After graduating from Nott Terrace High School in 1954, he received an apprenticeship as a printer with Schenectady Printing Company. He worked there for a...

May 10, 2022

Frank W. Yazum passed away at his Rotterdam home on May 10, 2022 following a long illness. Born in Amsterdam, NY on May 16, 1930 to Polish immigrants Jozefa Ostrowski Yazum and Frank Yazum, he was just days short of his 92nd birthday. Upon graduation from Wilbur Lynch High School in 1948, he embarked on his long career at...