James M Whittaker Jr
Dec 15, 2016
James M. Whittaker Jr. passed away Thursday morning December 15th at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady. Born in Yonkers, NY on July 9, 1926, James was the son of the late James M. Whittaker Sr. and Elizabeth (Marron) Whittaker. A graduate in 1943 from Draper High School and in 1950 from Albany Business College, he played varsity sports in both...
Jalon B Walls
Dec 14, 2016
Jalon B. Walls (Evans),37, passed away suddenly on December 14th at Albany Medical Center. Born June 30, 1979 in the Bronx, Jalon was raised in Schenectady, NY. Predeceased by his parents Sharon Williams and Gary Evans, Jalon was also predeceased by a sister, Shalon, as well as a niece, grandparents, aunt and uncles. A roofer for Shear Construction in...
Marjorie E Willey (Jeffers)
Dec 10, 2016
Marjorie E. Willey, 89, of Rotterdam passed away Saturday December 10, 2016 at Ellis Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Born in Pattersonville, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Marion (Bradshaw) Jeffers. Marjorie was employed for 10 years for the Credit Bureau in Schenectady. She was a member of Christ Church of the Hills in Rotterdam....
Charlotte M Rennie
Dec 8, 2016
Charlotte M. Rennie, 85, of Pittsfield, MA formerly of Schenectady, passed away, surrounded by her children and grandchildren, at Berkshire Medical Center in Pittsfield on December 8, 2016, after a courageous battle fighting a long illness. Born in Schenectady, she was the daughter of the late DeVere and Mae (Countermine) Grethen. She was a graduate of Draper High School...
Richard C Hallett
Dec 7, 2016
Richard C. Hallett, 75, of Schenectady passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on December 7, 2016. Born in Albany, NY, he was the son of the late Charles and Marion (Owens) Hallett. He served his country in the US Navy. Richard was employed for the General Electric Company as a crane operator. He was a member...
Tanya M Labounty
Dec 6, 2016
Tanya M. Labounty, 41, died tragically Tuesday December 6th in Chester, Montana. Born in Schenectady, Tanya was the daughter of the late Ralph and Virginia (Briscoe) Jaquish of Schenectady and a graduate of Ausable Valley High School. A secretary at CJI in Chester, MT, Tanya was a people person who was devoted to her 2 sons and enjoyed the...
Russell Hammond
Dec 5, 2016
Russell Hammond,79, passed away on Monday evening December 5th at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady, NY Born and educated in Schenectady, Russell was the son of the late Russell and Hazel (Patten) Ludowici and attended Nott Terrace High School. A US Navy veteran, Russell worked for NYS Office of General Services for over 42 years before his retirement in 2003...
Stephen Zolton Karikas
Dec 3, 2016
Stephen Zolton Karikas, 54, passed away Saturday morning December 3rd at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady. Born in the Bronx, Stephen was the beloved son of Steve and Barbara (Beers) Karikas of Schenectady. A resident with Schenectady ARC, Stephen enjoyed music, magazines and especially wrestling. Predeceased by his brother Mark Karikas and his sister Robin Graham, Stephen is survived by...
Robert A Blood
Dec 1, 2016
Sculptor Robert Blood of Niskayuna passed away Dec 1 age 92. He was born in Schenectady in 1923. Blood was driven his entire life by a strong desire to create. He labored many hours each day to produce indoor and outdoor abstract art and cast nudes. His artwork can be seen all over the Capital District and beyond. A...
Timothy A Johnson
Nov 29, 2016
Timothy A. Johnson, 50, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday November 29th at Ellis Hospital. Born in Frankfurt, Germany, Timothy was the son of the late Frances W. (Carr) Carter and her husband Ronny L. Carter and the late Jimmy A. Johnson. A former truck driver for John Curry Trucking, Tim was devoted to his family and enjoyed going with Brett...
Thomas H Van Buren
Nov 24, 2016
Thomas H. Van Buren, 62, of Schenectady passed away at home on Thursday November 24, 2016. Born in Niskayuna, he was the son of the late Howard and Gloria (Trembly) Van Buren. Thomas was employed as a clerk for the Redemption Center in Schenectady. Thomas is survived by his wife Lynn (Gordon) Van Buren, one son Thomas M. Van...
Eileen L Fanning (Mack)
Nov 22, 2016
Eileen L. Fanning, 88, of Lake Pleasant, NY passed away on Nov 22 at her home in Schenectady, NY. Born in Endicott, NY, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Gertrude (Shaffer) Mack. For many years, Eileen was an art teacher for the Vestal Central School District. She retired with her husband to their favorite place in...
Todd M Wood
Nov 20, 2016
Todd M. Wood, 49, of Colonie passed away at home on Sunday November 20, 2016. Born in Troy, NY, he was the son of the late Harris and Eva (Woods) Wood. Todd was employed for Price Chopper as a front end associate. He was a member of the Salvation Army here in Schenectady. Besides his parents, Todd is predeceased...
Claudette Ebert Rickson
Nov 15, 2016
Claudette Ebert Rickson, 70, of Glenville passed away Tuesday November 15, 2016 at Glendale Nursing Home with her daughter at her side. Born in Schenectady, she was the daughter of the late Alfred and Cora Ebert. Claudette will be remembered for always being witty and fun loving. She always spoke her mind and loved to tell everyone jokes to...
Bettyann Walshe
Nov 4, 2016
Bettyann Walshe, 58, passed away suddenly on Friday November 4th at Ellis Hospital. Born and educated in Schenectady she was the daughter of the late Edward and Virginia (Giaquinto) Kelly and a graduate of Mont Pleasant High School. A former waitress for many years, Bettyann is survived by her son; Matthew E. Walshe of Schenectady and her sister and...
Desiree Pagan
Nov 2, 2016
With great sadness and a heavy heart we announce the passing of Desiree Pagan. Born August 1 1977 to parents Norma Smith and William Pagan, She is survived by her 2 daughters Kalissa Martinez and Jolina Pagan. As well as her sisters, Laurena Smith, Maritza Pagan, Krystal Pagan, Alexandra Acosta Samantha Viscariello, Stephanie West and her Brothers John Smith,...
Elinore J Vine (Starin)
Oct 31, 2016
Elinore J. Vine 76, passed away early Monday morning at Saratoga Hospital. Born in Gloversville, Elinore was the daughter of the late Burton Starin and Rose Case Van Heusen, and the step-daughter of the late James Van Heusen. A graduate of Gloversville High School, she had also attended classes at Schenectady County Community College. She retired from her career...
Robert P Snell
Oct 31, 2016
Robert P. Snell 87, passed away Monday October 31st at Saratoga Hospital. Born in Schenectady, Bob was the son of the late Phillip and Rose Snell and a graduate of Scotia Schools. A graduate of the General Electric Apprenticeship Course, Bob worked for the General Electric Company for over 30 years prior to his retirement. A member of the...
Ronald Talbot
Oct 29, 2016
Ronald Talbot 80, passed away Saturday morning October 29th at his home in Schenectady. Born and educated in Schenectady, Ronald was the son of the late George and Mary (Dudziec) Talbot and a 1953 graduate of Mont Pleasant High School. A former buyer manager for Myers Children's Shop for 23 years, Ronald retired in 1996 from Campbell Plastic's as...
Kevin L Hawkins
Oct 23, 2016
Kevin L. Hawkins 59 passed away on Sunday October 23rd at St Peters Hospice Inn in Albany. Kevin was born on May 4th 1957 to the late Barbara and Vernon Tolliver in Brooklyn, NY He graduated from Eli Whitney High School in Brooklyn and went to work for the NYC Dept. of General Services before relocating to Schenectady, N.Y....
