David R Gould
Jan 22, 2016
David R. Gould, 75 passed away suddenly and quietly at home in his sleep on January 22, 2016. He is survived by his wife of 31 years Marie (Betsy), daughter Jennifer and son in law Joe Mele of Troy, son Mark and daughter in law Alice of Portland, OR, son Erik and daughter in law Rebecca and granddaughter Asha...
Frances Ann Lewis
Jan 22, 2016
Frances A. Lewis, 68, of Charlton passed away unexpectedly at home on Friday January 22, 2016. Born in New Hartford, NY, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Josephine (Kuc) Jaskolka. Fran was employed as a medical secretary for New York State, retiring in 2004. Fran was an avid follower of NASCAR and Dirt Racing and her...
Deborah J Higgins
Jan 21, 2016
Deborah J. Higgins, 65, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday January 21st surrounded by her family. Born in Princetown, Deborah was the daughter of the late William and Ione (Obey) Rockwell. A graduate of Schalmont High School, Deborah was a Graphic Designer and office manager at Minuteman Press in Schenectady for over 12 years. Deb enjoyed antiquing with...
William A Leguire
Jan 21, 2016
William A. Leguire, 74, passed away Thursday afternoon January 21st at Ellis Hospital after a short illness. Born in Patterson, NJ, Bill was the son of the late William J. and Anna (Slagus) Leguire. A Marine Corp. veteran, Bill was a Deputy Sheriff with Schenectady County for over 23 years before his retirement and had also worked for Mohawk...
Mary C Nowak
Jan 14, 2016
Mary C. Nowak, 96, of Schenectady passed away peacefully on Thursday January 14, 2016, moving on to be reunited with her loving husband of 50 years Frank Nowak Jr and her son Paul Nowak. She is survived by her son Peter and her daughter Francine. We were blessed to have her in our lives as a wife, mother, grandmother,...
Adella C Jerome (Leviele)
Jan 8, 2016
Adella C. Jerome, 68, of Scotia passed away on Friday, January 8, 2016 at Ellis Hospital. Born in Schenectady, Adella was the daughter of the late Robert and Adella LeViele.. She is predeceased by her first husband, Arthur Taber. Adella is survived by her daughter Amber Jerome of Rotterdam, son, Joseph Jerome of Vermont, ex-husband, Richard Jerome of Vermont,...
Robert A Townsend
Jan 4, 2016
Robert A. Townsend, 58, passed away at his home on Monday, January 4th. Survived by wife and partner of 41 years, Mary Emma Rivenburgh Townsend, daughters, Jennifer "Chico" (Diane) Larouco of Ludlow, MA and Pamela Townsend "Dad's Goodwill Ambassador" of Schenectady, and the best grandson a grandpa could ask for, Landon Norris of Ludlow, MA. Robert is also survived...
John F Loeber
Jan 3, 2016
John F. Loeber, 60, beloved brother of Barbara Arro (Arthur), Anita Snyder, Charles Loeber (Cynthia) and William Loeber, passed away recently at his home. Surviving him are nieces and nephews, Melessa (Gary) and Quinn Brown, Gregory Mayo, Sarah Loeber, Jennifer (Jeff), Emma and Eli Martin. John's extended family also includes Lois Harnden (John), Joann Harnden (Matt McKeeby), Kaye Meyers...
George Arthur Leger
Jan 2, 2016
George Arthur Leger, 48, passed away on Saturday, January 2, 2016 at his home in Princetown. Born in Schenectady, George was the son of the late Karen (Charette) Keco. George worked as a prep cook at Jonathan's in Duanesburg. George was always the life of the party who had the gift of making anyone smile even if they were...
Marie Sue Grethen
Jan 1, 2016
Marie "Sue" Grethen passed away on January 1, 2016, due to coronary complications. She was 82 at the time, and she would have hated it, dying so young. Marie attended Cornell University and Albany Business College. It was while working at the telephone office of Western Electric that she met Don Grethen, her second husband. Since Don's death in...
Robert C Countermine
Dec 27, 2015
Robert C. Countermine, 78, passed away on Sunday, December 27, 2015 at the Ellis Residential and Rehabilitation Center. Born in Schenectady, Robert was the son of the late Claude and Margaret (Morris) Countermine. Robert worked as a heavy equipment operator at the NYS Department of Transportation for 37 years until his retirement in 1989. Robert was a skilled carpenter...
Clifton E Mcduffee
Dec 25, 2015
Clifton E. McDuffee, 82, of Rotterdam passed on December 25th, 2015 surrounded by his loving family in his son's home. Clifton was born September 20th, 1933 in Duanesburg to Ernest and Mary McDuffee. He graduated from Duanesburg High School in 1951. Clif married the love of his life, Patricia Sterling, on January 27th, 1957. Together, he and his wife...
Linda A Tullock
Dec 25, 2015
Linda A. Tullock, 68, passed away on Friday, December 25, 2015 at Hudson Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Albany. Born in Schenectady, Linda was the daughter of the late Allen Joyner and Julia (Murtagh) Kieru (step-father Joe Kieru). Linda was a graduate of Scotia schools and Albany Law School. She was an attorney and had her own practice...
John Edward Washington
Dec 24, 2015
John E. Washington was called home to be with the Lord at the tender age of 9 years old. He was born on June 26, 2006 to Natasha Castillo-Wallace and John E. Washington, Sr., in the City of Schenectady, New York. In his very short life, John was a happy and well-liked 4th grader who attended the Elmer Elementary...
Marilyn M Snare (Burns)
Dec 18, 2015
Marilyn M. Snare 83 passed away Friday evening December 18th with family by her side. Born in Schenectady, Marilyn was the daughter of the late Warren and Helen (Fay) Burns. A graduate of Mont Pleasant High School and Albany Business College. Marilyn had worked for the General Electric Company before leaving the work force to raise her family. A...
Evelyn A Barrett (Pickard)
Dec 13, 2015
On Sunday, December 13, 2015, Evelyn Barrett went into the arms of our Lord. She was the only child of John and Mabel Pickard. Evelyn was born on June 19, 1913. Evelyn attended Schenectady schools. In younger days, Evelyn worked at General Electric. In later days she worked at Hallmark Nursing Center as a receptionist. She was the loving...
John H Hackett
Dec 11, 2015
Dr. John H. Hackett, 85, of Princetown passed away Friday December 11, 2015 at Albany Medical Center. Born in Middletown, NY, he was the son of Leo and Pauline (Welsh) Hackett. John served his country in the US Navy. He was a graduate of Union College and Palmer Chiropractic College. Dr. Hackett had a chiropractic practice for 56 years...
Arlene A Chamberland
Dec 8, 2015
Arlene A. Chamberland, 77, died Tuesday December 8th at St. Mary's Hospital in Amsterdam. Born and educated in Schenectady, she was the daughter of the late Earl and Antoinette (Hebert) Chamberland. A former Nun and teacher in the Parochial School System, Arlene retired from Schenectady County Dept. of Social Service. Arlene is survived by her brother, George T. Chamberland...
Jean B Friss
Nov 29, 2015
Jean Brester Orzel Friss, formerly of Paul Ave., passed away on Sunday, November 29, 2015 at Kingsway Arms Nursing Home. Jean was born in the Bronx, NY on November 10, 1914 to Mary and Michael Brester. She was predeceased by her husbands George Orzel and Ken Friss as well as her siblings, Helen, Mary, Viola, William, Vincent, John, and...
William K Fry
Nov 22, 2015
William Kenneth Fry, of Malta NY, formerly of Rotterdam Junction, passed on November 22, 2015 after a short term illness. Son of the late Betty Carpenter and Melvin Fry, Bill was a very talented soul having recently had his own successful on-line business and previous to this, had a successful building rehab business. Bill also worked at the Troy...
