Obituaries

Aug 22, 2024

Maria Rockwell, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully in her home on August 22nd 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Italy, to Guissepina and Vincenzo Testa she was the youngest of five siblings and spent her early years immersed in the rich traditions and culture of her homeland. At the age of 16, she...

Aug 21, 2024

Eileen O’Bray passed away suddenly on August 21st, 2024 in Schenectady after a three-month courageous fight against a massive stroke.

Born in Schenectady New York, Eileen was the daughter of the late James and Helen (Carney) O’Bray. Having graduated from Schalmont High School, Eileen continued her education and earned a bachelor’s degree in physical therapy at Ithaca...

Aug 16, 2024

Jerry John Armstrong, affectionately known as "The Duke," "The Legend," and "The Best Papa," passed away peacefully on August 16, 2024, at the age of 78.

Born in Schenectady on July 11, 1946, Jerry was the son of the late Raymond Armstrong and Dorothy Pace. He was the owner and operator of Armstrong Appliance Service for over...

Aug 13, 2024

Carol Ann Fisler, 78, passed away surrounded by her loving family after a brief illness at Nathan Littauer Hospital in Gloversville.

Carol was born in Schenectady to the late John H. and Jean (Moore) Fisler and was a graduate of Linton High School. She became a nurse and served her community, caring for others for 50 years...

Aug 11, 2024

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Aug 9, 2024

Mark A. Fisher, 73 of Broadalbin, peacefully passed surrounded by his children at Nathan Littauer Hospital in Gloversville following a brief illness.

Mark was the oldest of three children born to Eva Jane (Gregg) and Allan Fisher. Both parents predecease him, along with his brother, Craig J. Fisher. He is survived by his sister JoAnn Fisher of...

Aug 6, 2024

Ruben Febres,38, of Schenectady passed away on August 6, 2024. Born in Schenectady, Ruben was the son of Ruben and the late Maria D. (Robles) Febres.

He was a member of Iglesia El Alfarero Church in Niskayuna.

Predeceased by his mother, Ruben is survived by his father Ruben Febres and his two sisters, Maria Lajuett...

Aug 5, 2024

Mary Jane Stacey “Jane” 92, passed away peacefully at home on August 5, 2024. Jane was born September 28, 1931 to Thomas Scanlon and Ellen Scaglione in South Beach, Staten Island, NY and was the oldest of 7 children. She is predeceased by her parents and her dear husband Joseph S. Stacey along with her two sons Thomas Stacey...

Aug 4, 2024

Elwin James younes (Jamie) passed away at Promenade Rehabilitation Center in Far Rockaway NY on August 4th 2024 at the age of 66.

Born in Schenectady on June 14th, 1958 to Elwin and Elvira Younes. Elwin was predeceased by his parents Elwin and Elvira, his maternal grandparents Candalora and Isolina DAlonzo, his paternal grandparents Elwin and Edna...

Aug 3, 2024

John B. Russell III, 63, of Rotterdam passed away at home on Saturday August 3, 2024. Born in Buffalo, NY, he was the son of the late John and Viola (Forichette) Russell.

He was employed as a truck driver for Larned and Sons in Rotterdam. John was also a member of the Rotterdam Eagles.

John...

Aug 1, 2024

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Jul 29, 2024

Stanley “Jay” Primett, 71, of Rotterdam, passed away peacefully on the evening of July 29, 2024, at the Joan Nicole Prince Home in Scotia, NY, where he was cared for in his last two months of his earthly life.

Son of Edgar H. and Marion F. (Smith) Primett was born in Niskayuna, New York, on 18 May...

Jul 27, 2024

Flag Louis Herrick III - Born March 27, 1953 - died July 27, 2024 in Schenectady, NY with his devoted sister, Vicki, and brother-in-law, John, by his side.  He is also survived by his older sisters, Teddie and Cathi.  Flag and Cathi always enjoyed sharing a birthday every year as they were born exactly two years apart.

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Jul 25, 2024

Frances R. Kepner, 91, of Burnt Hills, passed away peacefully on July 25, 2024 at home surrounded by her family. Born in Troy, New York, Frances was the daughter of the Late Salvadore and Mary Agnes (Supernaut) Faraci.

She loved being with her family and watching her grandchildren grow. In her spare time, Frances loved making quilts....

Jul 19, 2024

Charles Ernest Vandrei Jr., 69, died suddenly at his home on July 19, 2024. Son of Charles Ernest Snr and Elizabeth (nee D’Alfonso) Charles was born in Buffalo, NY, on 5 December 1954. He attended Cardinal O’Hara High School, Buffalo, before completing a BA at Buffalo State University (1977), and then an MA in Anthropology at the State University...

Jul 19, 2024

Marlene Fryer Schoustra, 89, of Niskayuna, passed away on Friday early morning July 19, 2024 at Eddy Village Green in Cohoes. Born in Freeport, PA, she was the daughter of the late Rev. Luther Lee and Stella Viola (Remmler) Lengel.

She was employed as a RN helping patients in hospitals and ending her working career at Olin...

Jul 18, 2024

Catherine M. Hesler (née Carse), aged 88, passed away peacefully at Daughters of Sarah nursing home on July 18, 2024, in Albany, NY.  She was born on November 5, 1935, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil where her father, Thomas Carse, worked for General Electric.  Cathy was a cherished member of the Schenectady community, having moved there from Albany in...

Jul 13, 2024

William B. Clark, 98 of Schenectady passed away on July 13, 2024 at Kingsway Arms Nursing Center. William was the son of the late Ellwood and Alice (Bailey) Clark and the husband of the late Shirley H. Clark. He was a member of the 1944 graduating class from Nott Terrace High School in Schenectady New York. He served with the...

Jul 10, 2024

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Jul 9, 2024

Gwendolyn D. Wilson, of Schenectady, 59, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, after a brief illness at Ellis Hospital.  She was the daughter of John Terry, Sr. and Morris Lee Wilson.

She was a graduate of Mont Pleasant High School Class of 1982, where she thrived academically and socially.

Gwennie, as she was...