Obituaries

Sep 6, 2020

Jerry H. Arul, 23, of Niskayuna passed away on Sunday September 6, 2020. Born in India, he was the son of Arul John and Ezhil Arul. He was a medical student at American University. Besides his parents, he is survived by his grandparents S. Rajamanickam, R. Sulochana and Rajam John, his sister Jessica Arul, his aunts Seldvi Suba, Rani...

Sep 4, 2020

Peter Robert Cowie, 72, of Rotterdam, NY, passed away on Friday, September 4, 2020 after a short illness .He was born on a farm in Chester, NJ to William and Beatrice Cowie. After graduating from High School, he received his undergraduate degree at Newark College of Engineering and completed his Master's in Mechanical Engineering at Union College. He relocated...

Sep 4, 2020

Terry L. Mickey, 66, of Guilderland passed away at St. Peter’s Hospital on Friday September 4, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Schenectady, she was the daughter of the late Melvin and Emma (Wiedeman) Borst. She was a graduate of RPI with a bachelors degree in computer science. Terry before raising a family, was employed as a...

Sep 2, 2020

Nicholas J. Kouroupakis, 86, of Albany passed away at St. Peter’s Hospice Inn in Albany on September 2, 2020. He was born in New York City. He served his country in the US Marine Corp. Nicholas was employed as a Community Integration Professional for New York State. Nicholas was proud of his Greek heritage. He enjoyed food especially sweets...

Sep 2, 2020

Mark Anthony Kownack, 51, passed away at home on Wednesday September 2, 2020, the youngest of 4 sons, Mark was born in Rotterdam, NY on May 28th, 1969 to Robert John Kownack Sr. and Edna Elizabeth {Walton} Kownack. Mark loved spending time with friends, photography, firelight, tongue-in-cheek comments, and a good glass of wine. Above all though, Mark loved...

Sep 2, 2020

Greg S. Barkley, 67, of Schenectady, passed away Wednesday, September 2, 2020 at Albany Stratton VA Medical Center. Son of Stanley and Nessie Barkley was born in Harris County, Texas, Greg served his country in the US Marines from 1972-1973. He was employed prior to his illness by Xerox Corporation as a Technician in Albany. Greg is survived by...

Aug 26, 2020

S. Helen Shaver, 92, formerly of Rotterdam passed away on Wednesday August 26th at the Schenectady Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing. Born and educated in Schenectady, Helen was the daughter of the late Thomas and Theresa (Buzek) Racko and a graduate of Mont Pleasant High School. Helen went on to receive her Bachelors Degree in English from Union College....

Aug 25, 2020

Aug 23, 2020

John S. Becker Sr., 79, passed away Sunday evening, August 23rd peacefully at home surrounded by his family. Born in Niskayuna, John was the son of the late Robert and Mabel (Leffler) Becker. John graduated from Niskayuna High School and served his country honorably in the Army. John retired after 36 years with local 12 of the Iron Workers...

Aug 22, 2020

Andrew James Levey passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday August 22, 2020, at the age of 90. A lifelong resident of Rotterdam, Andrew (Andy) was born January 1, 1930 to the late Andrew M. and Edna (Tidball) Levey. After graduating from Draper High School, Andy went on to receive his Bachelors Degree in Agriculture from Cornell University,...

Aug 22, 2020

Rosalie Margaret Hughes, 80, of Schenectady died at Albany Medical Center on August 22, 2020. We think she did it on purpose because we told her not to and she never did like being told what to do. Born in Nottingham, England in 1940, Rosalie was the daughter of the late Thomas and Mabel (Gilson) Cooper (a bookie/dog trainer...

Aug 20, 2020

Kelley D. Ferguson,59, passed away on Thursday evening August 20th as a result of a motorcycle accident. Born in Schenectady, Kelley was the son of the late Marshall and Marie (Kelley) Ferguson. A graduate of Schalmont High School in 1978, Kelley worked in the forestry and construction business for many years but his true passion was the standardbred horses...

Aug 17, 2020

Ella Mae Shepherd,72, died on Monday August 17th at home after a long illness. Born in Niskayuna, NY., Ella was the daughter of the late William and Hazel (McKeone) Shepherd and a graduate of Linton High School. An employee of New York State Department of Tax and Finance in Data Entry for over 34 years, Ella was a member...

Aug 14, 2020

Kenneth C. Rulison,80, passed away on Friday August 14, 2020 after a long illness. Born on November 5th, 1939 in Gloversville. Ken was the son of the late Chester and Ruth (Brundige) Rulison. A graduate from Fulton Montgomery Community College with a degree in accounting. He later worked with New York State in the tax and finance division for...

Aug 13, 2020

Meda S. Powell, 79, of Schenectady, passed away on Thursday August 13, 2020. Meda was a graduate of Mont Pleasant High School and worked at Hallmark Nursing Home for over 35 years. She was a member of the former Broadway United Methodist Church where she sang in the choir. The daughter of the late Cleon and Esther Powell, Meda...

Aug 4, 2020

Mark H. Feuz, 51, of Rotterdam, NY passed away on Tuesday August 4th at St. Peter's Hospital in Albany after a short illness. Born on September 1st 1968 in Schenectady, Mark was the son of Marjorie (Baker) Feuz of Rotterdam and the late Howard R. Feuz. Mark graduated from Schalmont High School and HVCC with a Computer Information Systems...

Jul 31, 2020

Elizabeth Jane Bindewald, 84, of Schenectady passed away on Friday July 31, 2020 at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady. Growing up in Bellevue, Elizabeth (Betty) was the daughter of the late Cassius and Carolyn (Harris) Pierce; she later moved to Loudonville. She was a graduate of Nott Terrace High School in Schenectady. Betty also graduated from SUNY Albany with her...

Jul 26, 2020

Floyd Canton 80, passed away on Sunday July 26th at Troy Center for Rehabilitation in Troy ,NY. Born and educated in Schenectady, NY, Floyd was the son of the late Arthur and Myrtle (Van Zandt) Canton. Predeceased by his brothers, Arthur and Carlton Canton, Floyd is survived by his niece Karen Canton. Services will be private.

Jul 26, 2020

Richard A. Hilton,56, of Rotterdam went home to be with the Lord while surrounded by his loving family on Sunday July 26, 2020 after a brave battle with leukemia. Born in Albany, NY, he was the son of the late Robert Hilton Sr. and his mother Helen (Seeberger) Hilton. Rich had a love for working in the family business,...

Jul 25, 2020

Freddie Jose Cruz Sr., 62, passed away at his home in Schenectady on Saturday July 25th surrounded by family. Born in Puerto Rico, Freddie was the son of the Late Jose and Ramona Cruz. A lifelong Schenectady resident, Freddie received his GED and attended college for several years. He worked for Von Roll USA, Inc. in Schenectady for many...