Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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...

Dec 21, 2016

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...