Lewis R. DeMeo
Sep 17, 2025
Lewis R. DeMeo (83), passed away on September 17,2025 at Ellis Hospital. Lewis was born in Schenectady, New York to the late Ralph and Angelina (Garofalo) DeMeo.
He is survived by his wife, Margaret (Saglimbeni) DeMeo, his son Michael DeMeo, his daughter Cara Demeo, his sister Marlene DeMeo and his grandchildren Mia Jones and Luca Nieves. Lewis served in United States...
Shontia L. Jennings
Sep 13, 2025
Shontia “ Eah” Jennings, 43, left this world on September 13th, 2025. She was born on
February 22,1982, in Schenectady New York to Emily Susan Chaires and William Jennings.
Shontia grew up in Schenectady and made her life surrounded by family, friends and
community. She graduated from BOCES as a licensed practical nurse and went on to work at
Conifer park, where her caring...
Stephen Ventresca
Sep 10, 2025
Stephen M. Ventresca,70, of Latham, New York, passed away peacefully at home on September 10,2025 after a long-fought battle against Lewy Body Dementia with Parkinsons Disease. Steve was born in Schenectady, New York on October 8, 1954, to the late Catherine Fanales and Joseph Ventresca.
Steve grew up in Rotterdam, New York, graduating from Draper High School in 1972 prior to...
Mary L. Santoro
Sep 7, 2025
Mary Santoro, 90, passed away peacefully on September 7, 2025 at Capstone Center Rehabilitation and Nursing.
Born in Schenectady, New York, Mary was the daughter of the late Joseph and Jennie (Amoroso) Santoro. Mary was employed at Trustco Bank.
Predeceased by her parents, Mary is also predeceased by her sister Diana Lee Fontaine.
To Mary: “One day we will meet in heaven and...
Deborah Jackson
Sep 3, 2025
Deborah (Debi) A. Jackson entered into eternal rest September 3, 2025. There will be no calling hours and burial will be private in her family plot at Oneonta Plains Cemetery, Oneonta, NYShe was born January 19, 1955 in Oneonta NY the only child of Adrian and Mildred Jackson. Debi was a 1973 graduate of Oneonta High School and a 1977...
Judith Blackstone
Sep 1, 2025
Judith A Blackstone, 77 years old, of Edgewood Avenue passed away on Monday, September 1st, 2025 surrounded by her loved ones at home. Born in Schenectady, New York she was the daughter of Harry and Marie Aussiker. She graduated from Alfred State College where she earned her Associate Degree in Executive Secretarial Science. Over the years, she pursued several distinct...
Robert L. Hausler
Sep 1, 2025
Robert (Bob) Hausler of Queensbury passed away peacefully at Saratoga Hospital on September 1,2025 at the age of 91. Bob was born in Schenectady, NY to Leonard and Sally (Sepcilka) Hausler and grew up in the Bellevue area. Bob met the love of his life, Shirley Spetla Hausler and they married in June of 1957 and enjoyed 68 years together.
Bob...
Alice Marie Wolken
Aug 29, 2025
Alice M. Wolken (Tully), 84, of Duanesburg, NY passed away peacefully on August 29, 2025. She was born August 26, 1941 in Manhattan, NY to Mary and Henry McGinn.
Alice grew up in Rockaway Beach, NY, with her five siblings. Rockaway is also where she met her husband, Martin Wolken Sr. The two were married on March 20, 1960. Together they...
Paul Barber
Aug 28, 2025
Mr. Paul Barber was born January 22,1949 in Kingston New York. Mr. Paul Barber was called home on August 28th,2025.Paul was the son of the late Mr. Hassell Barber and Mrs. Margaret Garvin Barber.
Mr.Paul was a long-time resident of Kingston New York. Paul was also a resident of Schenectady New York.
Mr. Paul Barber worked for Johnson Ford in Kingston New...
Edward J. Nowiak Jr.
Aug 27, 2025
Edward Nowiak Jr Obituary
June 22nd, 1970 - August 27, 2025
Edward lost his battle at the young age of 55, to an aggressive, fast spreading cancer. His loving daughter by his side every step of the way, holding his hand tight in his final moments.
Born and primarily raised in Schenectady on Elliot Avenue, Edward, known as Ed, Eddie or Jr., was...
Sandra J. Boyle
Aug 26, 2025
Sandra J. Boyle, 72, of Schenectady passed away on Tuesday August 26, 2025 at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady. Born in Bangor, Maine, she was the daughter of the late Willard and Barbara Braley. Sandra was also the widow of the late Thomas F. Boyle.Before retirement, she was employed as a residential assistant for the EDDY Senior Care.Sandra was passionate about...
Harold M. Burke Jr.
Aug 23, 2025
Harold Hal Burke age 78 was born on August 16, 1947 in Niskayuna, New York and died on August 23,2025. He was the son of the late Julia and Harold. He is survived by his wife Carol and sons Harold III and his wife Angela and grandson Theodore of Gallatin, Tennessee and Andrew and his wife Jennifer and granddaughter Abigail...
Claire Whitney
Aug 19, 2025
Claire Whitney of Schenectady, NY, (99) and Jensen Beach Florida, passed away peacefully at The Eddy Village Green in Cohoes, NY. Born in Malone, NY, daughter of Norman Bessette and Elizabeth Mannix.
Claire graduated from Franklin Academy in Malone and Cortland State Teachers College. Claire met her husband Ralph while in college and together they graduated with teaching degrees. Claire was...
Ethel M. Singletary
Aug 17, 2025
Sunrise: May 7, 1980 – Sunset: August 17, 2025
With profound sadness, the family of Ethel Margaret Singletary announces her passing on Sunday, August 17, 2025. Born on May 7, 1980, Ethel was a shining light whose love, compassion, and generosity touched countless lives.
Ethel was a devoted mother to her two beautiful daughters, Alisa “LeeLee” Watkins and Delanna “Bunny” McClain, who...
Allan Anderson
Aug 7, 2025
Allan Anderson (83) passed away August 7, 2025.
Allan loved racing! Racing anything! He was on the Cross-Country team at Mohonasen High School. For a time, he raced bikes and snowmobiles, but his real passion was racing cars!
He and his gang of car crazy 'Fonzie' friends raced stock cars, but Al migrated to drag Racing and then Sports Car Club of...
Gregory H. Thayer
Aug 5, 2025
Gregory H. Thayer, 85, of Scotia, New York passed away at Baptist Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born in Nyack, NY, he was the son of the late Howard and Isabelle Thayer. Greg was trained and educated as a chef at the Culinary Institute of America. He served as head chef at St. Paul’s Abbey in Newton, NJ for many years....
Gage O. Black
Aug 2, 2025
Gage Oscar Black, 26, a lifelong resident of Delanson, NY, passed away tragically on August 2, 2025. A beloved son and friend, Gage changed the lives of all who knew him. Kind, accepting, and patient, he had a great sense of humor and a love for adventure, traveling the world with his mom. He lived his dream of riding motorcycles,...
Paul B. McClaine
Jul 31, 2025
Paul B. McClaine: September 27, 1944 – July 31, 2025
Paul B. McClaine passed on July 31, 2025 in the arms of his loving family, after an extended battle with cancer.
He was born in Schenectady, NY to Marion and Leland McClaine, and grew up on the McClaine’s Hillside Turkey Farm surrounded by a large and tight knit extended family and community...
Thomas W. Wheeler
Jul 29, 2025
Thomas W. Wheeler, 65 of Menands passed away on Monday July 28, 2025. Born in Troy, Pennsylvania he was the son of Virgil and Karen (Jones) Wheeler.
He was a graduate of Williamson High School, Edinboro College and Corning Community College.
Thomas was employed thru his life for SYSCO, Corning Inc., GE Health care and GE Aerospace.
He was also a Geologist. Thomas...
