Obituaries

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...

Feb 10, 2018

Michael E. Sano Jr.,91, passed away Saturday February 10th at St. Peters Hospice Inn in Albany. Born and educated in Albany, Michael was the son of the late Michael and Catherine (Ant) Sano Sr. A Navy veteran of WWII, Michael worked for Ward Baking Company as a route salesman for over 20 Years A member of the Rotterdam Elks...

Feb 9, 2018

Jean A. VanPatten, 91, passed away Friday afternoon February 9th at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady. Born and educated in Middleburgh, Jean was the daughter of the late Irvin and Gladys (Smeaton) Lawyer. A former employee of the former Holiday Inn in Schenectady for 18 years, Jean enjoyed picking blueberries,family gatherings and fishing with her son Mark. Predeceased in 1967...

Feb 6, 2018

David Floyd Peck, age 75, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2018, at Albany Medical Center surrounded by his family after falling on the ice outside his home in Rotterdam Junction, New York. He was born in Niskayuna, New York, on November 10, 1942. He was predeceased by his parents Floyd A. and Enid (Henry) Peck. He married Judith A....

Feb 4, 2018

Feb 1, 2018

Charles J. Lewandowski III, 49, passed away Thursday early morning February 1st at Schenectady Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing. Born and educated in Schenectady, Charles is the son of Charles J. and Dorothy (Cooke) Lewandowski Jr. and a graduate of Schalmont High School. A field supervisor for Charlew Construction Company, Inc for 18 years, Charlie was an avid golfer,...

Jan 30, 2018

Stephen A. Barkley, 61, of Niskayuna passed away Tuesday January 30, 2018 at Albany County Nursing Home in Colonie. Born in Harris County, Texas he was the son Stanley and Nessie Barkley. Stephen served his country in the US Marines from 1974-1976. He was employed prior to being ill for the Daily Gazette as a Driver. Stephen was also...

Jan 29, 2018

John H. Bartlett,89, passed away Monday evening January 29th at Kingsway Arms Nursing Home surrounded by his family. Born in New York, NY, John was the son of the late John Edgar and Violet (Thompson) Bartlett. An army veteran of both World II and the Korean War, John worked for the General Electric Company for over 38 years, retiring...

Jan 26, 2018

Vincent M. Conte, 85, passed away on Friday night January 26th at Albany Medical Center with family by his side. Born and educated in Hudson, Vincent was the son of the late John and Anna (Casaregola) Conte and a graduate of Hudson High School. A Korean War veteran, Vincent also received his Bachelor's Degree in Economics from Union College....

Jan 20, 2018