Obituaries

Feb 14, 2025

SELKIRK -

Leon G. Parker, 76, of Selkirk, NY passed away on February 14, 2025 surrounded by his loving wife and family members.

Born in Albany, NY, he was the son of the late Bernard and Ida Mae (Losee) Parker on Dec 27, 1948.

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Feb 12, 2025

RAVENA - Barbara Poetzsch, 69, of Ravena passed peacefully at home in the care of her children on February 12, 2025. Born May 4, 1955  to the late Robert and Carolyn (Longley) Weed. Barb spent her life in pursuit of medical knowledge through her studies, training and work first as an NP and then further as a Physician assistant for...

Feb 11, 2025

DELMAR – Michael McDowell, 68, died on Tuesday morning February 11, 2025 at Albany Medical Center. He was born in Chelsea, MA on May 26, 1956. Michael was an Air Force veteran and served as Captain, with primary specialties as; Missile Operations Officer, Missile Combat Crew Commander, Minuteman Command Data Buffer, and Air Weapons Director. He received the National Defense...

Feb 10, 2025

SCHENECTADY – Eleanor J. Lobdell, 83, of Schenectady, formerly of Wells, NY, passed away on February 10, 2025 at the Baptist Health Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Scotia, NY under hospice care. She was born on October 1, 1941 in Schenectady, NY. A daughter of the late John and Eleanor (Collins) Ille. Eleanor was raised in Wells and received her...

Feb 7, 2025

ALBANY - Nancy Jane Niebuhr Relyea was born on October 20, 1940, in Springfield, N.J., to the late Kenneth Donald Niebuhr and Elizabeth Theresa Thomas Niebuhr. She was the youngest of four daughters: the late Elizabeth Meta Richter, the late Janice Hope Avery, and Jacquelyn Theresa Schlappi. Nancy grew up in N.J., and later in Philadelphia, N.Y., after her family...

Feb 7, 2025

GUILDERLAND – Martha A. Elwood, 78, of Guilderland, NY and formerly of Crescent City, FL, passed away February 7, 2025 after a recent illness. She was born December 10, 1946 in Francestown, NH. Martha is the daughter of Raymond Cilley and Barbara Leland Cilley. Both of whom predeceased her. Martha was also predeceased by her husband William F. Elwood, Jr....

Jan 31, 2025

TROY – Norma Jean Scoville, 59, of Troy, passed away on January 31, 2025 after a long, five year illness. Daughter of the late James and Virginia (Harris) Stoliker, Norma Jean was born in Troy and remained a lifelong resident and received her education from local schools. She was employed as a caregiver in the health field. Norma Jean is...

Jan 31, 2025

Christine DeRocha March 30, 1967 – January 31, 2025 Christine DeRocha, a devoted mother, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away on January 31, 2025 at St. Peter's Hospice Inn, after a long and courageous battle with colon cancer. She was born in White Plains, NY, at St. Agnes Hospital on March 30, 1967, and lived in Copake, NY. Christine's greatest...

Jan 31, 2025

AMSTERDAM – Benjamin Arsenault, 42, of Amsterdam, formerly of Clifton Park, died on January 31, 2025 at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady. He was born on June 16, 1982 in Albany, a son of Henry and Mary Arsenault. Benjamin was raised in Round Lake NY and also lived in Clifton Park, NY. He received his education from the Shenendehowa Central School...

Jan 30, 2025

COLONIE –

Henry David Vink, 78, of Colonie, passed away peacefully at home on January 30, 2025., a fter a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his loving family and friends.

David was born in Albany, NY,...

Jan 30, 2025

ALBANY - Christoph Steppich was born on July 13, 1942 in Guenzburg, Germany. He died in Albany Medical Center on Thursday, January 30, 2025, after an eight-year battle with end stage renal disease caused by multiple myeloma. Chris is survived by his loving wife, Deborah, and his daughter, Julia (Tom Felice). His younger brother in Germany, Peter Steppich (Brigitte) also...

Jan 29, 2025

SHARON A. HOLLO Sharon A. Hollo, 75, of Cambridge, New York passed away at her home on January 29, 2025 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Los Angeles, California, Sharon was the daughter of the late Jerry Blankenbiller and Edna (Brown) Blankenbiller. Sharon grew up in Reading, Pennsylvania and was graduated from Reading West in June of...

Jan 29, 2025

NASSAU -

Colin Robert Keeney, Sr., 67, of Nassau, entered into rest on January 29, 2025 at Albany Medical Center, Albany, NY.

He was born on November 11, 1957 in Westfield, MA, the son of the late Edward Wesley Keeney and Irene (Gardner) Keeney. Colin attended Columbia High School,...

Jan 28, 2025

March 15, 1948 ~  January 28, 2025 NASSAU – Mrs. Marion R. Heroux, 77, of Nassau, formerly of Cohoes, passed away on January 28, 2025 following a short illness. She was predeceased by her son Mark, and is survived by her husband Leo, daughters, grandchildren, brothers and sister. Services will be private at a later date. Fond memories and expressions...

Jan 24, 2025

KINGSTON –

Penny Williams, 76, of Kingston, NY, passed away on Friday, January 24, 2025 at the HealthAlliance Hospital in Kingston, New York.

A lifelong resident of Kingston, she was born on October 30, 1948 in...

Jan 18, 2025

SCHENECTADY – Caroline (Carrie) M. Glenn, 87, of Schenectady, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, January 18, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on March 29, 1937 in Lake Placid, New York, a daughter of the late Stanley and Marion (Sears) Maynard. Caroline, or Carrie as she was known by family and friends, was raised in...

Jan 18, 2025

TOWN OF KNOX, NY – Mr. Charles W. Jackson, 91, of the Town of Knox, Albany County, NY and formerly of Sullivan County, NY, passed away peacefully on January 18, 2025 at Daughters of Sarah Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Albany, NY with his devoted wife and loving daughter at his side. He was born in Pearl River, NY on...

Jan 16, 2025

ALBANY – Mr. William (Bill) Eades of Albany, NY, Westminster, MA and formerly Sun City Center, FL died on Thursday, January 16, 2025 after a long standing illness. Mr. Eades was born and raised in Geneva, NY, son of the late Elizabeth (Buckley) Eades and Donald John Eades. He graduated from DeSales High School. He received his Bachelor's Degree in...

Jan 16, 2025

VOORHEESVILLE –

Mary Ellen Corrigan, 65, of Voorheesville, formerly of Colonie, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her own home on Thursday, January 16, 2025.

She was born in Troy, New York on December 24, 1959. A daughter of the...

Jan 16, 2025

COHOES – Beloved husband, best friend and cherished father, David A. "Doc" Uber, went to his heavenly home on January 16, 2025.  Finally free from pain and the dreaded 25' oxygen tube, he's now able to pick up his guitar or play his drums and sing praises to his Lord and Savior! Although Dave's birth year was 1942, the birthdate...