Obituaries

Apr 2, 2020

Wendy L. Bogusky Moore,43, passed away on Thursday April 2nd in Schenectady. Born in Schenectady, Wendy was a graduate of Schalmont High School and the daughter of Michael and Sandra (Pike) Bogusky of Rotterdam, NY. A clerk for Schenectady County, Wendy worked at the State Street offices in Schenectady. She also worked as receptionist for Capital Care and Metro...

Mar 27, 2020

David A. Pepper, 58, of Schenectady passed away at Ellis Hospital on Friday March 27, 2020. Born in Schenectady, he was the son of the late Francis and Mary (Cutler) Pepper. He was employed as a Medical Transport for Action Transportation in Schenectady. Besides his parents he is predeceased by one brother Donald Pepper. David is survived by two...

Mar 26, 2020

Henry F. Mattice, 90, passed away on Thursday March 26th at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady, NY. Born in Schenectady, Henry was the son of the late Ford and Mary (Stegel) Mattice and a graduate of Draper School. He was a Pipefitter for UA Local 7 for over 65 years and retired in 1993. Henry was a Lifetime member of...

Mar 25, 2020

Diana Lee Fontainem Rotterdam, NY Diana Lee Fontaine, 78, passed away on Wednesday March 25th at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady. Born and educated in Schenectady, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Jennie (Amorso) Santoro and a graduate of Mont Pleasant High School. A deputy commissioner for the NYS Department of Motor Vehicles in Schenectady County, Diana...

Mar 22, 2020

Lois A. Davis, 87, passed away peacefully early Sunday morning March 22nd at her home in Scotia. Born in Schenectady, Lois was the daughter of the late George and Carrie (Skokan) Blessing and was a graduate of Draper High School and Mildred Elley Business School. Lois's working career spanned more than 20 years in NYS civil service beginning in...

Mar 21, 2020

Winifred F. Lowell (Clark), 93, passed away on Saturday March 21st at the Green Fields in Lancaster, NY. Born in Schenectady, Winifred was the daughter of the late Harold and Frances (Hopper) Keyser and a graduate of Scotia Schools. An employee of Mohawk National Bank and St. Clare’s Hospital in the finance department for many years, Winifred was a...

Mar 20, 2020

Kevin Mulderry II, age 24, passed away suddenly Friday, March 20th. Kevin is pre-deceased by his maternal grandmother, Irene Adams and is survived by his mother, Adora Premore (Ken Booze), his brothers – Ryan Mulderry and Isiah Readdean. Kevin is also survived by his longtime girlfriend, Melissa Boyd, his maternal grandfathers, Richard Adams an George Premore, his aunt René...

Mar 20, 2020

Barry E. Bonney, 55, passed away on Friday, March 20,2020 at Albany Medical Center. Born in Niskayuna, Barry was the son of the late Hilton and Shirley (Merwin) Bonney, and a graduate of Schalmont High School. A true outdoorsman Barry was employed with Apple Roofing for many years until he became ill. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, 4 wheeling and...

Mar 17, 2020

Noah T.J. Sheldon, 42, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday morning March 17th at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady. Born in Schenectady, Noah was the son of Warren W. Sheldon of Scotia and the late Sharon McGroty. A 1996 graduate of Schenectady High School, Noah attended Hudson Valley Community College. The co-owner of Schenectady Stone Company for the past 15 years,...

Mar 15, 2020

Elizabeth C. Hawes, 83, passed away on Sunday March 15th at the Country Rest Home in Greenwood, Delaware. Born in Amsterdam, Liz was the daughter of the late Allen and Camilla (Cole) Morris. A graduate of Galway Schools, Elizabeth received her Bachelor’s Degree in teaching from the State University of New York at Oneonta. Liz was an elementary school...

Mar 15, 2020

Joseph F. Gentile,87, passed away on Sunday evening March 15th at Mountain Valley Hospice in Gloversville, NY. Born in Rotterdam, Joe was the son of the late Joseph R. and Ethel (Oliver) Gentile and was a graduate of Draper High School. A true outdoorsman, Joe was a former bricklayer for Local 2 and for Quay Construction Company. He loved...

Mar 15, 2020

Mar 12, 2020

Janet Grace Spore DuMond passed away on March 12, 2020 in Englewood Florida. Jan was born in Schenectady to Newton Lester Spore and Emily Macaulay Spore. Jan is a 1969 graduate of Mohonasen High School and 1972 graduate of the Albany Medical School of Nursing as an RN. Jan is survived by her husband of 47 years, Ronald DuMond...

Mar 10, 2020

Ralph M. Cozzolino, 77, passed away on Tuesday March 10, 2020 on his nieces’ birthday at his daughters’ home. Born in Schenectady, he was the son of the late Ralph and Margaret (Paolucci) Cozzolino. He was a graduate of Mont Pleasant High School in Schenectady. Ralph was employed as a contractor most of his life. He finished his career...

Mar 9, 2020

Mary E. Werner, 73, of Rotterdam passed away on Monday March 9, 2020 at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady. She was the daughter of the late John and Martha (Ruff) Moran. She was a home maker. Mary was a member of the Hudson Falls Senior Center. Mary was survived by five loving children-John J. Werner of Rotterdam, Stephen P. Werner...

Mar 9, 2020

On Monday, March 9, 2020, Jeanette A. LeFevre was touched by an angel and called to her resting place. Jeanette was born on September 12, 1938 in Virginia. She grew up on the southside of Albany. As a child Jeanette spent time retrieving vegetables from her parents’ garden, going to church, and cooking. She enjoyed spending time with her...

Mar 8, 2020

Robert Valachovic, 63, of Rotterdam passed away at home on Sunday March 8, 2020. Born in Schenectady, he was the son of the late Michael Valachovic and Mildred (Blahout) Valachovic of Gloversville. He was a graduate of Mohonasen High School. Robert was a co- owner of Carman Body Works in Rotterdam. Besides his mother, he is survived by his...

Mar 7, 2020

Joan Adach (nee Rogozinski), age 82, passed away March 7th, 2020 after a long battle with cancer. Joan lived in Modena, New York. Joan was born in Schenectady, New York in 1937 to Leo and Anna Rogozinski. She attended Mont Pleasant High School and went on to receive a degree from Albany Business College. Joan married Walter Adach in...

Mar 2, 2020

Michael P. Cavanaugh,70, passed away at his home on Monday evening March 2nd surrounded by his sister and brothers. Born in Schenectady, Michael was the son of Jane (Putnam) Stoddard of Clifton Park and the late Chauncey H. Cavanaugh. A graduate of Scotia Glenville High School, Michael served with the United States Marine Corp during the Vietnam War. A...

Feb 29, 2020

Bruce E. Maura, 71, of Mariaville passed away surrounded by his loving family at Ellis Hospital on Saturday February 29, 2020. Born in Schenectady, he was the son of the late Edward and Shirley (Snare) Maura. He served his country proudly in the Army from 1968-1970. Bruce as part of his service received the National Defense Service Medal and...