Craig D Huneau
Jan 27, 2017
Craig D. Huneau, 60, of Rotterdam passed away at the Springs Rehabilitation and Nursing Home in Troy on Friday January 27, 2017. Born in Cohoes, NY, he was the son of the late Edmund and Josephine (Shagalski) Huneau. Craig served his country in the US Air Force. He was employed as a truck driver for the Grassland Equipment Company...
Thomas J Therriault
Jan 24, 2017
Thomas J. Therriault , 95,formerly of Rotterdam passed away Tuesday January 24, 2017 at Saratoga Hospital surrounded by his family. Born in Cohoes, NY, Tom was the son of the late Arthur and Ellen (Kelly) Therriault and a graduate of Mont Pleasant High School. A United States World War II Army veteran, Tom was a printer for over 33...
Charles "Lou" Myers
Jan 21, 2017
On January 21, 2017, Charles L. Myers, (Lou) died peacefully surrounded by family in Guilderland, NY at the age of 80. Lou, son of the late Luther L. Myers and Dolly Ann Jackson, is survived by his beloved wife Jeraline, his children Ina Fischer of Cohoes, NY, Reginald Myers of Schenectady, NY, and his sister Eunice Murray of Jesup,...
Robert Heinzl
Jan 21, 2017
Robert Heinzl, Jr. (62) was born on November 23, 1954 to Robert Heinzl & Anita (Tiedemann) Heinzl of Schenectady, NY. They soon moved to Howes Cave, NY and then settled in Middleburgh, NY, where Bobby grew up with his four siblings and step-father, Bob Schell. Since both of his fathers were bigger Bobs, he became known as Little Bobby,...
Nicholas T Bonafede
Jan 15, 2017
Nicholas T. Bonafede, 92, passed away early Sunday morning January 15th at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady. Born and educated in Schenectady, Nicholas was the son of the late Michael and Nicolena (Bartolotta) Bonafede and a graduate of Mont Pleasant High School. A World War II Air Force Veteran, Nicholas retired as an electronics technician from the General Electric Company...
Lois R Mccombie (Rausch)
Jan 14, 2017
Lois R. McCombie, 90, of Scotia passed away at Ellis Hospital on Saturday January 14, 2017. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Irene Rausch. A graduate of Albany high School,Lois was employed in accounts payable for the NAPA Distribution Center in Colonie for 15 years. A former member of the Eastern Star and...
Marguerite A Serra (Martin)
Jan 14, 2017
Marguerite Ann Serra (Martin) also known as "Peggy", 67 passed away surrounded by her family Saturday evening, January 14th, at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady, NY. A graduate of Mt Pleasant High School, Peggy worked for the NY Telephone Company and she also worked in the service industry at establishments such as Marino's Flying Pizza, Ruby's Silver Diner, and Stewart's...
Marion E Gordon
Jan 12, 2017
Marion E. Gordon, of Schenectady passed away at Kingsway Arms Nursing Home in Schenectady on January 12, 2017. Born in Schenectady, she was the daughter of the late Lindsay and Edna May (Jewett) Lockhart. A graduate of Nott Terrace High School, Marion was employed, as a Executive secretary for the General Electric Company, in Schenectady for 18 years. A...
Rev Paul B Caley
Jan 11, 2017
Reverend Paul B. Caley served the Lord for 48 years in pastoral ministry. Paul's ministry began as a student pastor with the Union Church in Lavallette, NJ, in 1952 at the end of his second year at Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary in Philadelphia. Upon graduation in 1953, Paul married the love of his life, Phyllis Ann Rinehart, and became...
Joyce Lynn Weldon (Stekeur)
Jan 9, 2017
Joyce Lynn Weldon (Stekeur), 51, passed away Monday evening, January 9th, at Capstone Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Amsterdam, NY. Born in Niskayuna, Joyce is the daughter of Wilma (Mathias) Stekeur of Rotterdam and the late James C. Stekeur, Sr. A graduate of Mont Pleasant High School, Joyce worked for the NYS AIDS Institute for more than 15 years....
Eugene P Witts
Jan 8, 2017
EUGENE WITTS, age 83, entered into eternal life on January 8, 2017. A native of Scranton, Pennsylvania, he was the youngest child of the late Mary (Androkavitz) and Stanley Witts Preceding Gene in death were sisters Josephine Brudzinski and Gladys Thibault, brother Chester Witts, all of Schenectady, New York and dear companion of 23 years, Patrick Clark of Cleveland....
Winifred R France
Jan 5, 2017
Winifred Ruth Fichtner France, 91, entered into eternal life on January 5, 2017. Her place of departure was at the Baptist Health and Rehabilitation Center in Scotia. Winifred was born on August 14, 1925 in Schenectady to Bennett and Olive (Dauchy) Fichtner. She married the late Elbert Henry France in 1945. The love of her life, they remained devoted...
Elsie M Stewart (Spetla)
Dec 31, 2016
Elsie M. Stewart 91, passed away early Saturday morning December 31st at Ellis hospital in Schenectady. Born and educated in Schenectady, Elsie was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Kazda) Spetla and a graduate of Draper Schools. A secretary with the General Electric Company, Elsie retired from the company after 39 years of service. She was a...
Esther B Danforth (Lamont)
Dec 29, 2016
Esther B. Danforth, 88, of Rotterdam, passed away on Thursday December 29, 2016 at the Baptist Health and Rehabilitation Center in Scotia. Born in Schenectady, she was the daughter of the late Jacob and Mary Ellen (Barton) LaMont. Esther was employed for many years as a waitress at Morrette's Steak House in Schenectady, retiring in 1967. She was a...
Bernice " Doodles" Edna Stiehl
Dec 27, 2016
Bernice "Doodles" Edna Stiehl, 85, passed away on Tuesday December 27th at her home in Florida. Born and educated in Schenectady, Aunt Doodles was the daughter of the late August A. and Edna (Holtman) Stiehl Sr. and a graduate of Mont Pleasant High School. An employee of the General Electric Company for over 30 years, Bernice was a member...
Theresa M Achenbach (Metallo)
Dec 27, 2016
Theresa M. Achenbach, 52, of Schenectady passed away on Tuesday December 27, 2016 at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady. She was born in Amsterdam on June 2, 1964. A graduate of Amsterdam High School and former volunteer for Liberty ARC, Theresa enjoyed arts and crafts and loved her pet bunny,Sophia. Predeceased by her husband Robert Achenbach Jr. in 2010,Theresa leaves...
John D Pappas
Dec 23, 2016
John D. Pappas, 60, of Schenectady, passed away suddenly, on Friday December 23, 2016 at Sturdy Memorial Hospital in Mansfield, MA. Born in Greece, he was the son of the late John and Alice (Manikas) Pappas. John was employed for Diam Trucking as a truck driver. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. His family was everything to...
Eileen J Bunn (Glick)
Dec 16, 2016
Eileen J. Bunn , 93, passed away on Friday December 16th with Eddy Senior Care in Schenectady. Born and educated in Schenectady, Eileen was the daughter of the late Frederick and Clara (O'Brien) Glick and a graduate of Mont Pleasant High School. A homemaker, Eileen was a huge sports fan who enjoyed baseball, horse racing and football, she also...
