Reverend Stephen Bhulawan Sr
Jan 19, 2021
Reverend Stephen Bhulawan Sr., 76, of Schenectady passed away on Tuesday January 19, 2021 at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady. Born in Trinidad, he was the son of the late Nathan and Irene (Sirju) Bhulawan. He was employed as a Supervisor for Securitas Security Company. Stephen was a faithful worker for the company for 14 years. Stephen’s life was based...
Michelle E Borra
Jan 17, 2021
Michelle E. Borra,58, passed away peacefully on Sunday January 17th at her home in Rotterdam, NY Born and educated in Rotterdam, Michelle was the daughter of the late Paul and Marlene (Pink) Borra and a 1982 graduate of Schalmont High School. A former employee of the Rotterdam Square Mall in the maintenance department for over 13 years, Michelle loved...
Charles "Moe" Leguire
Jan 16, 2021
Charles "Moe" Leguire,73, passed away at his home in Ormond Beach, Florida on January 16, 2021. Born and educated in Schenectady, Charles was the son of the late Francis and Ethel (Marx) Leguire and attended Mont Pleasant High School. A former lineman with Verizon for many years prior to his retirement, Charles enjoyed camping, hunting, fishing, Jeopardy and golf...
Nicholas Boscia
Jan 13, 2021
Nicholas Boscia, 96, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday evening January 13th surrounded by family. Born and educated in Rotterdam, he was the son of the late John and Anna Maria (Tucci) Boscia and a graduate of the former Draper High School. A World War II Marine Corps Veteran, Nicholas was the former owner of Boscia’s Liquor Discount...
William Clark
Jan 11, 2021
William H. Clark ,94, passed away on Monday January 11th at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady after a long illness. Born in Schenectady, William was the son of the late George and Ethel Clark. A former Tool Crib Attendant for the General Electric Company for over 22 years, William had previously worked for the Army Depot at the Rotterdam Industrial...
Jason A St John
Jan 9, 2021
Jason A. St. John, 25, of Delanson passed away on Saturday January 9, 2021. Born in Schenectady, he as the son of David and Molly (Morehouse) St. John of Delanson. He received a bachelors degree from Alfred University and was recognized as a Magna Cum Laude. Jason was employed as a financial manager for Designer Advantage in Boston, MA....
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...
