Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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....

Oct 14, 2016

Donald C. Countermine of Pattersonville lost his hard fought and courageous battle with Prostate Cancer on Friday evening October 14th at Joan Nicole Prince Home in Scotia. Born in Schenectady on February 29, 1956, Don was 60 years old. He attended Schalmont Schools and was raised on his grandfathers farm with his siblings, aunts , uncles and cousins. After...

Oct 14, 2016

Anneliese Wintergerst,89, passed away peacefully Friday morning October 14th at Ellis Hospital with her family near her side. Born in Stuttgart, Germany, Anneliese was the daughter of the late George and Elise (Hof) Eidel. A homemaker, Anneliese was a former volunteer at Ellis Hospital with the gift shop and a former member of the Schonowe Volunteer Fire Department Bowling...

Oct 13, 2016

Oct 10, 2016

Lisa A. Emery, 35, of Schenectady passed away surrounded by her loving family on Monday October 10. 2016 at Gateway House of Peace in Ballston Spa. Born in Schenectady, Lisa is the daughter of Laura (DiDonna) Doerr (Paul) of Amsterdam and the late Terry Emery. A 1998 graduate of Duanesburg High School, Lisa received her bachelors degree in accounting...

Oct 6, 2016

Peter D. Pallescki Sr. 94 passed away early Thursday October 6th at Ellis Residential and Rehabilitation Center. Born and educated in Schenectady, Peter was the son of the late Dominick and Jenny (Terribile) Pallescki and a graduate of Nott Terrace High School. A World War II Army veteran, Peter was a paratrooper in the 82nd Airborne OSS division under...