Obituaries

Mar 22, 2018

Collette (Williams) Reger, 91, passed away on March 22, 2018 at Glendale Home after a long battle with Alzheimer's. Born Aug 17, 1926, to the late Warren and Rose (Griesmer) Williams, Collette lived in Rotterdam her entire life. She attended Draper school, worked at GE during WWII, and married Harold on June 5, 1948. She was involved in the...

Mar 21, 2018

Mar 20, 2018

Nancy A. Barber, 61, of Schenectady passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday March 20, 2018. Born in Glens Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Albert G. Barber and Rose M. (Ruby) Barber of Schenectady. She was a 1975 graduate of Mont Pleasant High School. Nancy was employed for the Mohonasen School...

Mar 19, 2018

Bernice M. Liebler, 94, of Glenville passed away at Baptist Health and Rehabilitation in Scotia on Monday March 19, 2018. Born in Schenectady, she was the daughter of the late Ralph and Nona (Robens) Bradt. She was a graduate of Nott Terrace High School in Schenectady. Bernice worked as a secretary for the General Electric Company in Schenectady before...

Mar 19, 2018

Linda A. Macan, 67, of Duanesburg passed away on Monday March 19, 2018 at the Baptist Health and Rehabilitation Center in Scotia. Born in Schenectady, she was the daughter of the late Charles Hesler and Evelyn (Guyette) Hesler of Charlton. She is a 1968 graduate of Colonie High School. Linda first worked in the mail room for the General...

Mar 9, 2018

Lois J. Mayer 74 passed away unexpectedly at her home in Rotterdam on Friday evening March 9, 2018. Born in Niskayuna, Lois was the daughter of the late Walter and Laura (King) Mayer and attended Scotia Glenville Schools. Lois was a former employee of the Price Chopper Store on Altamont Avenue in Rotterdam for more than 10 years. Predeceased...

Mar 9, 2018

Mar 7, 2018

Mark G. Ruscitto 64 passed away Wednesday afternoon March 7th at Ellis Hospital after a valiant two year battle with cancer. Born in Schenectady, Mark was the son of Nancy (Gregoretti) Ruscitto of Glenville and the late Frank J. "Chic" Ruscitto. A 1972 graduate of Scotia Glenville High School, Mark was the co-owner of Pedrick's Glass Garden in Glenville....

Mar 4, 2018

"A dream doesn't become a reality through magic; it takes sweat, determination and hard work" Colin Powell William George Assenheimer 69 died March 4, 2018 at home after a along illness. Bill was born on March 24, 1948 in Niskayuna to the late William M. Assenheimer and Eleanor H. Pelts Assenheimer. A graduate of Mont Pleasant High School in...

Mar 3, 2018

Barbara Rosemarie Russell, 78, passed away peacefully March 3, 2018 at Glendale Nursing Home in Glenville, surrounded by her family. Born and educated in Schenectady, Barbara was the daughter of the late George and Alice (Zink) Stewart and attended Mont Pleasant High School. A former employee of the Hallmark Store in Rotterdam for many years, Barbara enjoyed assisting customers...

Feb 26, 2018

Laura (Laurie) L. Larrabee 64, passed away surrounded by her family and close friends on Monday evening February 26th at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady. Born in Schenectady, Laurie was the daughter of the late Marvin and Iva (Warner) Larrabee, sister of the late Danny Donohue and a graduate of Galway High School. Laurie received an associates degree from Spencer...

Feb 22, 2018

James R. Ostrander February 1, 1947 - February 22, 2018 Born and raised in Schoharie County, Jim graduated from Richmondville High School in 1965. Shortly after, he enlisted in the U.S. Army and completed Military Police School as an expert marksman. After a tour in Frankfort, Germany, he volunteered to serve in Viet Nam. He was awarded The Bronze...

Feb 22, 2018

Feb 19, 2018

David A. Mincarelli, 95, of Rotterdam passed away on Monday February 19, 2018 at the Grand Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Guilderland. Born in Mechanicville, NY, he was the son of the late Thomas and Raimonda (Franco) Mincarelli. Dave served his country in the US Army during World War 2. He was employed as a fireman for over 38...

Feb 19, 2018

D. Vera Cullen was born in Schenectady ninety years ago. Vera was the only child of Leroy and Doris Wilkie Andrews. She died in Liberty Commons Nursing and Rehab Facility, Chatham, MA on February 19. Her daughter Bonnie Nuendel(Don) was by her side and she had enjoyed recent visits in Schenectady with her son Drew Cullen and daughter-in-law Jan-Marie...

Feb 18, 2018

Leonard E. Cummings Sr., 95 or "Big Leonard" (as was affectionately called by his wife to distinguish father and son), of Schenectady passed away at the Glendale nursing home on Sunday, February 18, 2018. Born in Dodge County, Georgia, he was the son of the late Leonard E. and Hattie(Smith) Cummings. Leonard served in the US Army and was...

Feb 18, 2018

Feb 14, 2018

David E. Countermine 75, passed away Wednesday evening February 14th at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady. Born and educated in Schenectady, David was the son of the late Eli and Mary (Kenfield) Countermine and attended Schalmont High School. A former machine operator at Campbell Plastic's for over 25 years, David was devoted to his family. David is survived by his...

Feb 14, 2018

Thomas Hesler, 92, of Guilderland passed away peacefully with his family by his side at Ellis Hospital on Wednesday February 14, 2018. Born and educated in Schenectady, he was the son of the late Frederick and Mary (Dunn) Hesler and a graduate of Mont Pleasant High School. Thomas served his country in the Army from 1943 to 1945 in...

Feb 13, 2018

Alice E. DesBois, 95, passed away at Baptist Rehab Hospital on February 13, 2018. She was born in Schenectady on July 18, 1922. She was predeceased by her parents, Edmund and Alice Decker. Alice worked at Glendale Home as a nurse aid for 15 years and then as a home healthcare giver for 40 years. Alice enjoyed her Bible...