Timothy F Sloan
May 28, 2020
Timothy Francis Sloan passed away on May 28th at St Peters Hospital, at the age of 71 after a sudden illness. He was a loving, God fearing Christian, who was an avid musician and artist. He mentored his nephew and taught him to play guitar, and he mentored his niece and taught her about computers. He worked for St...
Rachel Herbert
May 26, 2020
Rachel E. Herbert, 92, passed away early Tuesday morning May 26th at the Glendale Nursing Home after a long illness. Born in Harkness, NY, Rachel was the daughter of the late Russell and Ethel (Baker) Barber and a graduate of Peru High School. A homemaker, Rachel was a former clerk for New York State and for Barkers Department Store...
Linda Robinson
May 24, 2020
Linda S. Robinson, 64 , passed away on Sunday May 24th at Ellis hospital in Schenectady, NY. Born in Jersey City ,NJ, Linda is the daughter of the Herbert C. Regels Sr. and the late Mabel (O'Shea) Regels who passed in Sept. of 2019. A former waitress for many years, Linda formerly worked for Friendly Restaurant in Schenectady. Beside...
Leslie H Lenhardt
May 19, 2020
Leslie H. Lenhardt,80, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday May 19th at Ellis Hospital. Born in Schenectady, Leslie was the son of the late Howard and Lucille Lenhardt and a graduate of the former Draper high School. A former Town of Rotterdam employee, Leslie worked for the General Electric Company for more than 37 years in Steam Turbine prior to...
Barbara A Smith (Buehler)
May 17, 2020
Barbara A. Smith, 86, of Rotterdam died on Sunday afternoon May 17th at the Schenectady Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing after a long illness. Born in Schenectady, Barbara was the daughter of the late Harold and Gertrude (Bunk) Buehler and attended Draper Schools. A homemaker, Barbara worked for the Guilderland Center Nursing Home at one time. Devoted to her...
Ann (Edwards) Pollard
May 16, 2020
Ann Edwards Pollard, 81, of Colonie passed away suddenly at Ellis Hospital on Saturday May 16, 2020. Born in Brooklyn, NY. she was the daughter of John and Mary (McLean) Edwards. Ann was raised in Croton-on-the-Hudson, NY and graduated from Croton-Harmon High School where she met her future husband Robert. While in high school, Ann proudly lettered in both...
James "Cliff" Johnson
May 16, 2020
James “Cliff” Johnson, 78, passed away May 16th at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady, NY. Born and educated in Schenectady, Cliff was the son of the late Bertram and Mary Ann (Kelly) Johnson and a graduate of Mont Pleasant High School. A veteran of both the United States Army and the United States Navy, Cliff worked in HVAC for the...
Donald Demidio
May 11, 2020
Donald “Danny” J. DeMidio, 93, passed away peacefully on May 11, 2020, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born and raised in South Schenectady, he was a longtime resident of Rotterdam. Donald was a devoted husband and family man, World War II Navy Veteran, outdoor enthusiastic, avid gardener and retired sheet metal worker (Local Union #83). Donald...
Henry J Towne
May 11, 2020
Henry J. Towne,83, passed away on Monday May 11th at his home in Rotterdam surrounded by his family. Born in Bennington, Vt, Henry was the son of the late Silas and Florence (Letcher) Towne and attended Arlington Schools. An Army veteran, Henry worked in the foundry department of the General Electric Company for more than 35 years prior to...
Warren J Mclane
May 10, 2020
Warren Jay McLane, 102, of Niskayuna, died Sunday, May 10, 2020. Warren was born April 12, 1918, and lived in the Schenectady area all his life. He graduated from Purdue University in Indiana and worked as a GE engineer for over 40 years. Warren loved the outdoors and hiking. He was an early member of the ADK 46ers, the...
Charles E Hansen
May 10, 2020
Charles Edward Hansen of Round Lake, NY, passed away with a peaceful smile at the age of 80 at Saratoga Hospital on May 10, 2020. Charles had a storied and successful professional life, circulating through different careers at different times. His longest career was as a salesman at Morris Ford Mercury. It is said, “Charles is the only man...
Dorothy Hochmuth (Borst)
May 10, 2020
Dorothy B. Hochmuth, 98, of Schenectady passed away at home on Sunday May 10, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Schoharie, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Jenny (Rickard) Borst. She was a home maker. Dorothy enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren. She was also very passionate about reading. Dorothy was a...
Mary Jane Stevenson (Bigley)
May 9, 2020
Mary Jane Stevenson, 90, of Rotterdam, passed away at home on Saturday May 9, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Rochester, NY, she was the daughter of the late William and Mary (Sherwood) Bigley. She was a graduate of Mont Pleasant High School in Schenectady. Mary Jane retired as a key punch operator for the General Electric...
Joanne Perry (Jess)
May 8, 2020
We mourn the passing of Joanne Jess Perry, lost too soon on Friday May 8, 2020. Her 20 month battle with peritoneal cancer will be remembered for its optimism, tenacity, and grace. Joanne was born in Rotterdam, NY on March 29, 1958 to Edward and Mayzoe Jess. Joanne is pre-deceased by her parents and her brother, Thomas. She is...
John Markley
May 6, 2020
John H. Markley,74, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday May 6, 2020. Born and educated in Schenectady, John was the son of the late Eugene and Marion (Helms) Markley and a graduate of Schalmont High School. John was the recipient of an Associate’s degree from SUNY Cobleskill and attended the University of Miami for 3 years. John...
Frederick Kokosa Sr
May 5, 2020
Frederick J. Kokosa Sr.,76, passed away peacefully on Tuesday evening May 5th at St. Peter’s Hospice Inn in Albany, NY. Born in Schenectady and a graduate of Guilderland High School, Fred was the son of the late Frank A. and Hildegarde (Meidtner) Kokosa. A former member of the Army National Guard, Fred owned a body shop prior to working...
James M Sweet Jr
May 3, 2020
James M. Sweet Jr., 72, of Esperance passed away on Sunday May 3, 2020 at Bassett Health Center in Cobleskill. Born in Schenectady, he was the son of the late James and Dorothy (Marra) Sweet. He served his country in the US Navy from 1967-1970. James was employed as a Boiler Tech for the General Electric Company in Schenectady....
Robert Rice Sr
May 3, 2020
Robert E. Rice Sr., 83, passed away on Sunday May 3, 2020 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Amsterdam. He was the son of the late Walter and Althea (Larrabee) Rice. He was a longtime resident of Rotterdam, NY and moved to his family farm in Glenville in 2002. Robert was employed as a carpenter for Brace Mueller and Huntley...
