Obituaries

Feb 21, 2025

TROY – Ethel Lee Hanson, 76, of Troy, formerly of Elsmere (in the Town of Bethlehem), passed away on February 21, 2025 at the Troy Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing. She was born on July 19, 1948 in Albany Memorial Hospital, Albany, New York. A daughter of the late Edward and Hannah Rose Hanson. Ethel was raised in Elsmere, and...

Feb 19, 2025

LATHAM – Marchel S. Burke, 80, of Latham, New York, passed away peacefully on February 19, 2025, with family members by his side. He was the son of the late William Burke and June Burke (Miller) Marchel worked for the Town of Colonie Pure Waters Department for a little over 40 years. He enjoyed Spelunking (caving), taking pictures, computers, puzzles,...

Feb 19, 2025

QUEENSBURY – Georgeann E. Cook passed away after a massive stroke on February 19, 2025.  She was predeceased by her husband of 41 years, Bruce Cook. Georgeann is survived by Patti Tybring (sister), Francis McDonald (brother), three adopted children, Jennifer Cook, Brian Cook and David Cook, two foster daughters, Kimberly Crisp and Rebecca Wayne, several nieces, nephews and grandchildren. She...

Feb 15, 2025

Mike's infinite kindness and gentleness will be with us forever. He passed in the comfort of home on February 15, 2025, with loved ones by his side. Mike was born in 1948 in Southwest Detroit, Michigan. This community was instrumental in developing him into the man he became. Mike's parents established themselves in Southwest Detroit in the 1920s—his mother Dolores...

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...