Obituaries

Apr 11, 2021

Kevin Scott Warner,59, of Schenectady passed away at Ellis Hospital on Sunday morning April 11, 2021. Born in Schenectady, Kevin was the son of the late Robert C. and Marcine (DeMarzio) Warner and a 1979 graduate of Mohonasen High School in Rotterdam, NY. A former aide at Kingsway Arms Nursing Home and an employee at the Christmas Tree Shop...

Apr 10, 2021

Patricia G. Coons, 80, passed away on Saturday April 10th in Schenectady. As a lifelong Schenectady resident, Patricia was the daughter of the late William and Rose (Alleca) Ellis. Patricia was a homemaker until she decided to go back to school to earn her GED. She then worked for Mohawk Beverage as a book keeper, and the NYS Department...

Apr 4, 2021

Emily J. (Armstrong) Pierce, 84, formerly of Broad Street passed on Sunday April 4,2021 at the Glendale Nursing Home in Glenville, NY. Born in Schenectady, Emily graduated in 1954 from the former Draper High School and was a 1955 graduate of Mildred Elly Secretarial School. A former Secretary for the Knolls Atomic Power Laboratories and nurse’s aide, Emily was...

Apr 3, 2021

Kevin S. Wagner Sr., 51, of Schenectady passed away suddenly at Ellis Hospital on Saturday April 3, 2021. Born in Albany, he was the son of the late Bruce and Joanne (LaBello) Wagner. He was a graduate of the New School of Radio and Technology. Kevin was employed as a cook for McDonald’s restaurant. Kevin was an avid sports...

Apr 1, 2021

Jack R. Johnson, 76, of Duanesburg, NY, beloved husband, father, son, brother, and friend passed away on April 1st, 2021 after a long battle with ALS. Jack was born in Schenectady, NY on September 2nd, 1944 to the late Roland and Yolanda (Canto) Johnson. After finishing his education at Draper High School, Jack joined the army in 1962, and...

Apr 1, 2021

Dorothy E. Gillespie,67 of Schenectady passed away under hospice care on April 1, 2021. Born and educated in Schenectady, NY, Dorothy was the daughter of the late Erwin A. Zahn Jr. and Wanda (Leja) Zahn. A graduate of Mont Pleasant High School, Dorothy received her associate’s degree at Schenectady County Community College. A former employee at the McCulloch Chainsaw...

Mar 31, 2021

Lillian J. Bartlett, 93, formerly of Rotterdam passed away on Wednesday March 31st at Kingsway Arms Nursing Home in Schenectady. Born and educated in Schenectady, Lillian was the daughter of the late Carmine and Carmella (DeCenzo) Liberatore and a graduate of the former Mont Pleasant High School. Lillian worked for over 35 years in the accounting department at the...

Mar 29, 2021

Eugene T. Reohr,75, passed away at his home on Monday March 29,2021after a long illness. Born in Camden, NJ, Eugene was the son of the late John and Mary (Maiero) Reohr. A 1963 graduate of Draper High School, Gene graduated from SUNY @Albany with a degree in business management. A United States Navy veteran of the Vietnam War, Gene...

Mar 28, 2021

Donna Jean DiLorenzo (Roner) January 4, 1935-March 28,2021 Donna Jean DiLorenzo passed away peacefully on March 28,2021. Born on January 4, 1935 to Emil and Naomi (Van Keuren) Roner in Amsterdam, NY, she graduated from Amsterdam High School in 1952 and worked at General Electric after graduation. She is survived by her four children, Sharon DiLorenzo (Peter Bowden), Jean...

Mar 26, 2021

Harry C. Johnson Jr., 45, of Schenectady passed away at home on Friday March 26, 2021. Born in Brooklyn, NY. he was the son of the late Harry C. and Leticia (Romero) Johnson Sr. He was self-employed as a barber. Harry is survived by three daughters Jeda Gabourel of Providence, RI, Nia Johnson of Providence, RI and Alicia Johnson,...

Mar 23, 2021

Ellen M. Spencer, 65, of Clifton Park passed away at Ellis Hospital on Tuesday March 23, 2021. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late Ralph Sr.and Martha (Earing) Sim. She was employed as a service representative for the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles. Ellen loved animals, camping, watching movies and spending time with her...

Mar 19, 2021

LeRoy C. Teal,83, of Rotterdam passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on Friday March 19, 2021. Born in Albany, NY, he was the son of the late Roy and Florence (Harris) Teal. He was employed for many years as a mechanic for the Rotterdam Town Highway Department. LeRoy was member of the Rotterdam Eagles. LeRoy loved...

Mar 18, 2021

Brian E. Hall, 39 of Schenectady passed away at St. Mary’s Amsterdam on Thursday March 18, 2021. Born in Schenectady, he was the son of the late Donald E. and Susan (Olsen) Hall. He was employed in shipping and receiving for Target Department stores. Brian enjoyed spending time with his family and enjoyed the many dinners they shared together....

Mar 17, 2021

Elizabeth Ann Blakely, 93, best known as Daki, passed away peacefully and beautifully on March 17, St Patrick's Day, surrounded by loved ones in her longtime family home. Daki was born in Midland, PA, 1928 on Valentine's Day, foreshadowing how much she would be loved. The daughter of German and Irish immigrants, Joseph and Claire Lutz, She was the...

Mar 17, 2021

Kim I. Valentino, 63, of Albany passed away at home on Wednesday March 17, 2021. Born in Niskayuna, NY, she was the daughter of the late John Minogue and Ivy (Chaplin) Quay (John Johnson) of Rotterdam. She was a graduate of dental assisting school and was employed for over 40 years as a dental assistant. Kim was employed recently...

Mar 6, 2021

Mar 5, 2021

Lorraine Audrey Marchione, 92, formerly of Rotterdam, NY, passed away on Friday, March 5, 2021, in Austin, TX. She was born in Rotterdam to the late Amalia (“Mollie” Anderson) and Charles P. Burke, Rotterdam Town Supervisor (1964-66). She graduated from Draper High School and attended Columbia College in South Carolina, graduating summa cum laude in 1950. She also attended...

Mar 3, 2021

Anne M. Hotaling (80) of Rexford/Clifton Park passed away March 3 at Albany Medical Center after experiencing a stroke at home on February 28. Born in Schenectady in 1940, Anne was the daughter of Joseph T. and Anna Sorensen Podgorski. She grew up in the Electric City, graduating with honors from Mont Pleasant High School in June 1958. Following...

Mar 1, 2021

Kenneth p. DesBois, 51, passed away unexpectedly at Ellis Hospital on Monday March 1, 2021. Born and educated in Schenectady, Kenneth was the son of Debra (Relyea) Kilmer ( Bill) and Richard DesBois (Late Toni) . A HVAC specialist for Radiant Heating, Kenneth was a graduate of Mont Pleasant High School. Kenny was predeceased by his grandparents, Bertha Sellick...

Feb 27, 2021

Luz Aurelia Morales, 94, passed away early Saturday morning February 27th at Baptist Health Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Scotia, NY, where she had been since 2015. Born in Naranjito, Puerto Rico, Luz was the daughter of the late Julio and Delfina (Ortiz) Rivera. Initially named Aurelia, she was called Luz because of her lively personality as a child....