Glenn Ahles
Jan 9, 2021
It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Glenn Ahles on January 9, 2021. We find comfort knowing his struggles are over and he is at peace with Jesus and the angels. Glenn was predeceased by his mother Elizabeth Ahles and is survived by his father Robert Ahles, his brother Jonathan Ahles and sisters Janice Ahles...
Valerie Santo
Jan 8, 2021
Valerie Santo, 73, of Schenectady passed away at Ellis Hospital on Friday January 8, 2021. Born in Schenectady, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Catherine (Van Buren) Oleschak. She was employed as a dental assistant for the dental practice of Dr. Paul Rasmussen. Valerie was a member of the Bellevue Reformed Church in Schenectady. Valerie overcame...
Shirley Cooper
Jan 7, 2021
On January 7, 2021, four-thousand souls died of COVID-19. Shirley E. (Monroe) Cooper was one of them. Our dear mother passed away at Baptist Rehabilitation Center , her place of residence for several years. Shirley was born in Schenectady during the tumultuous years of the Great Depression on July 21, 1932. She was the third of four children, and...
Charlotte D Hamilton
Jan 5, 2021
Charlotte Delores Hamilton passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning January 5th at her home in Scotia, New York. Born and educated in Williamston, North Carolina, she graduated from Edgar J. Hayes High School. Charlotte was the daughter of William Noble Whitley and Martha Nichols Whitley Jones. She moved to Schenectady, NY in 1952. There she married Joseph A. Hamilton....
Kathryn Knauf
Jan 5, 2021
Kathryn A. Knauf,76, passed away on Tuesday morning January 5th at the Schenectady Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation. Born and educated in Schenectady, Kathryn was the daughter of the late William and Mildred (Schnieder) Bernadt and a graduate of Linton High School. A bookkeeper with the family owned Grober Beauty Supply in Latham, Kathryn was a devote wife, mom,...
Shirley Kieft
Jan 5, 2021
Shirley M. Kieft, 86, passed away peacefully at the Schenectady Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation on January 5, 2021. A lifelong resident of Rotterdam, Shirley was born December 27,1934. She was the daughter of Arthur and Anna Kieft and a graduate of Draper High School. A secretary for more than 40 years at the General Electric Company, Shirley was...
Joan Fournier (Faboskay)
Jan 4, 2021
Joan Fournier, 71 years of age, passed away on January 4, 2021, in North Fort Meyers, Florida after a short illness. Joan was born in Schenectady, NY on May 8, 1949, the daughter of Raymond and Genevieve Faboskay, and one of three siblings. Joan resided most of her life in Schenectady until recently relocating to North Fort Meyers, Florida....
Edmund Ostrowski
Jan 2, 2021
Edmund S. Ostrowski, 89, passed away at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady on Saturday afternoon January 2, 2021. Born and educated in Schenectady, Edmond was the son of the late Michael and Julia (Bukowa) Ostrowski and a graduate of Nott Terrace High School. A Korean War Veteran, Edmund was a former line forman for Niagara Mohawk for more than 38...
John Polomie
Jan 1, 2021
John Polomie Jr,72 passed away on Friday January 1, 2021 at Northern Manor Multicare Center in Nanuet, NY. Born and educated in Schenectady, John was the loving son of Pearl (Potter) Polomie of Schenectady and the late John Polomie Sr. A former bus driver for more than 20 years with Gateway Transportation in Scotia prior to his retirement, John...
John Quimby
Jan 1, 2021
John Miller Quimby (Sr.), 85, passed away on Friday, January 1, 2021 following a brief illness. John “Jack” was born in Gloversville, NY on November 21, 1935 to the late Charles and Thelma Quimby. He attended Northville and Amsterdam central schools where he played basketball and baseball. He went on to receive a B.A. from the University of Kentucky...
Joreen Fredericks
Dec 31, 2020
On December 31st 2020, Joreen Fredericks, born March 6th 1950, passed mid afternoon at Ellis Hospital. Joreen had been a resident of Schenectady for 21 years. Her cause of passing was a swift fight with cancer. Born in Manhattan, Joreen moved upstate in the early 2000's where she was saved in Calvary Tabernacle Assembly of God. She then touched...
Henry Thron
Dec 30, 2020
Henry O. Thron Jr., 93 passed away on Wednesday evening December 30th at the Schenectady Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation while recovering from a fractured hip. Born in Schenectady, Henry was the son of the late Henry O. and Anna (Wurth) Thron Sr. While an only child, he was like a brother to his many cousins in a large...
Jean Heesch
Dec 27, 2020
Jean E. Heesch, 78, of Rotterdam passed away on Sunday December 27, 2020 at her daughter’s home surrounded by her loving family. Born in Albany, NY, she was the daughter of William and Barbara (Herkenham) Coburn. She was a graduate of the Academy of Holy Names and attended Albany Business College. Jean was employed as a Keyboard Specialist for...
James R Colose Sr
Dec 25, 2020
Schenectady, NY – James Richard Colose, Sr. 88, passed away on Friday, December 25th at Ellis Hospital following a brief illness. James was born in Schenectady on October 13, 1932 to the late John and Theresa Colose. He attended Nott Terrace High School in Schenectady. He served in the U.S. Army in the 1950s and was stationed in Germany....
Gerald Coons
Dec 24, 2020
Gerald W. Coons, 81, of Schenectady died suddenly on December 24th at his home. Born and educated in Keene, NY., Gerald was the son of the late Austin and Mabel (Moody) Coons. A former employee at Schenectady Chemical, Gerald retired for Spectrum in Schenectady, NY as a Asbestos Air Monitor after many years with the company. An avid bowler,...
George White
Dec 21, 2020
George E. (Bud) White, 93, passed away December 21, 2020. He was born April 24, 1927 to Leonard C White and Emma Harrison White in Carman, NY. Bud graduated from Draper High School and enlisted in the US Navy where he served on ships in the South Pacific as a member of the Greatest Generation. He retired from the...
Laura J Belott (Febert)
Dec 20, 2020
Laura J. Belott, 92, passed away on Sunday December 20th at Elderwood at Ticonderoga after a long illness. Born in Rotterdam, NY Laura was the daughter of the late John and Clara Mae Ferbert. A former secretary with Leonard Communications, Laura enjoyed fishing, making crafts, knitting, croquette and spending her time with her children and grandchildren. Predeceased by her...
Kathleen Doris Rosin (Sharp)
Dec 18, 2020
Kathleen D. (Sharp) Rosin 96, has passed on to be with the Lord on December 18th due to Covid 19 complications. She was born April 13, 1924 to the late Albert Roger Sharp and Andree Loveland (Dowd) Sharp. A graduate of Mont Pleasant High School, Kathleen was life long member of the Rotterdam United Methodist Church. An intelligent and...
