David F. Phillips, Jr.
Jun 7, 2024
SCHENECTADY – David F. Phillips, Jr., 60, of Schenectady, passed away peacefully on June 7, 2024 surrounded by loved ones. The son of the late David F. Phillips Sr. and Dorothy Phillips, David Jr. was born on December 8, 1963 in Brentwood, NY, where he was raised. Mr. Phillips was employed in the culinary industry as a chef his entire...
Terence J. Driscoll, Sr.
Jun 5, 2024
ALBANY – Terence J. "Roy" Driscoll, Sr., 70, of Albany, passed away on June 5, 2024. He was born in Albany on November 8, 1953, son of Shirley (Palmer) Driscoll and the late Joseph P. Driscoll. Terry or Roy, as he was known by family and friends, was a beloved father, friend, and partner. He was known for his easy-going...
Linda Klein
Jun 4, 2024
GUILDERLAND – Linda Klein, 95, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on June 4, 2024. She grew up in Wichita Falls, Texas, the youngest of five. During her early years, she was an accomplished pianist, ballroom dancer, and debate team champion. She loved spending her weekends at the movies with her siblings. Linda graduated valedictorian from Wichita Falls...
Jeffrey Lee Graham
Jun 3, 2024
REXFORD, N.Y. – Jeffrey Lee Graham - A Life Symphony
Jeff passed away peacefully on June 3, 2024, in Rexford, N.Y. at the age of 65.
He grew up in Long Lake, N.Y., lived in many locations - including Leuven, Belgium - but spent the last eleven years in Saratoga County. He is survived by his husband,...
Kristen Lynn Odell-Putnam
Jun 1, 2024
CLIFTON PARK – It is with broken hearts that the family of Kristen Odell-Putnam of Clifton Park, NY announces her passing on June 1, 2024 following a courageous battle with cancer. The daughter of Bruce George of Saratoga Springs and Wendy O'Hearn of Malta, Kristen was born November 20, 1986, in Rutland, VT. She moved to the Capital District in...
Charlie Grace Cooper
May 31, 2024
TROY – Our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, once said to his disciples: "Let the children come to me, and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of God" (Luke 18:16). On May 31, 2024, the beloved daughter of James Fenimore Cooper IV and Kathryn Conway Farnam, was safely called home to be with Jesus. In addition...
Sheila Rose Caruso
May 31, 2024
SCOTIA – Sheila Rose Caruso, 61, of Scotia, formerly of Schenectady, passed away on May 31, 2024 at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady. The daughter of the late Douglas and June (Mitchell) Clow, Sheila was born on August 29, 1962 in Schenectady where she was also raised. She enjoyed most of her adult years living in the Village of Scotia. Sheila...
Kary Jablonka
May 28, 2024
EAST CHATHAM – Kary Jablonka, 78, of East Chatham, N.Y., formerly of Albany, N.Y., passed away peacefully in the comfort of his own home on May 28, 2024. The son of the late Karel and Jean (Weir) Jablonka, Kary was born on March 2, 1946 in the Borough of Manhattan, New York City. He was raised in Plattsburgh, N.Y. and...
Patricia Gibson Beetle
May 28, 2024
SCHODACK – Patricia Gibson Beetle September 14, 1924 – May 28, 2024 Pat Beetle was born Anna Patricia Gibson on September 14, 1924 in Toronto. She was lovingly named by her two older sisters Kathryn and Jean. Her dad, John C. Gibson was a salesman for Oneida LTD and traveled widely for the company. Pat spent her early years in...
Terri L. Burton
May 27, 2024
RAVENA – Terri L. Burton, 71, of Ravena, N.Y., and formerly of Binghamton N.Y., Wells N.Y., Selkirk N.Y. and Loris S.C., passed away peacefully in the comfort of her own home on May 27, 2024 (Memorial Day 2024) surrounded by her loving family. The daughter of the late Arthur and Marietta Bonker, Terri was born on October 27, 1952 in...
Bruce E. Doughty
May 25, 2024
STILLWATER – December 13, 1963 - May 25, 2024 Bruce E. Doughty, 60, of Stillwater, NY, passed away peacefully at home on May 25, 2024, surrounded by his family. Bruce was born in December of 1963, in Alexandria, VA, to Elting and Mary Alice (McClements) Doughty. Bruce leaves behind his beloved children: Jordan M. Doughty (Mathew) and Jacob B. Doughty;...
Jinrong Li
May 23, 2024
TROY – Jinrong (Jean) Li, 62, of Troy, N.Y., passed away peacefully in the comfort of her own home on May 23, 2024. Born in 1961 in Chengdu, Sichuan, China, Jinrong graduated from Sichuan University with a degree in Electrical Engineering at the age of 20. She continued her education at the Beijing Institute of Computer Science before immigrating to...
Daniel Joseph Laughlin
May 20, 2024
LANSINGBURGH – Daniel Joseph Laughlin, 68, departed this life unexpectedly in the comfort of his own home on May 20, 2024. The son of the late Daniel Laughlin, Jr. and Beverly (Eagle) Laughlin, Daniel was born on October 29, 1955 in Troy, New York. He resided in Troy for most of his life. Survivors include his children: Lisa Laughlin Reasons,...
Michael Tropeano
May 20, 2024
SCHENECTADY – We are deeply saddened to share that Michael (Mike) Tropeano, 72, recently of Schenectady, NY, passed away unexpectedly on May 20, 2024. Born on August 29, 1951, in Queens, NY to Michael and Mary Tropeano (Peretta), Mike was a lifelong proud New Yorker and Italian. After graduating from Queens Vocational and Technical School, he found his love for...
Dianne (Kaufman) Brothers
May 18, 2024
FONDA – Dianne (Kaufman) Brothers returned to her God on May 18, 2024. Born on January 31, 1947 she lived as an honest, loving, intelligent, good-humored, strong, and self-reliant woman. She worked in various capacities for many years, taking pride in whatever she did and giving her all to each job. She stepped away from work to provide full-time care...
Johanna Albrecht
May 14, 2024
ALBANY – Johanna Albrecht died peacefully at home in Albany on May 14, 2024 at the age of 95. She was the only child of Werner Albrecht and Lillie V. Albrecht, of Westfield, Massachusetts, and is survived by her daughter, author Susanne Alleyn. The granddaughter of a German-American concert singer, even in her childhood Johanna loved classical music and opera,...
Jerome F. Skrandel, Jr.
May 13, 2024
BALLSTON SPA – Our beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend Jerry Skrandel, of Ballston Spa, NY passed peacefully on Monday, May 13, 2024, surrounded by family and friends, to be with our Lord and Savior after a courageous fight with cancer. Jerry was born in December 1963 to Patricia and Jerome Skrandel in Chicago, Illinois. He spent many...
Keith Scott Smith
May 11, 2024
Keith S. Smith
August 26, 1965 – May 11, 2024
Rotterdam, New York
Rotterdam – Keith S. Smith, age 58, of Rotterdam, died peacefully on May 11, 2024 at Ellis Hospital from complications...
Margaret A. Henk
May 7, 2024
SHUSHAN – Margaret A. Henk, 69, of Shushan, formerly of Wilton, passed away peacefully on May 7, 2024. The daughter of the late Mario and Muriel Pandori, Margaret was born on November 27, 1954 in Schenectady, where she was raised and received her education from the former Linton High School and also Hudson Valley Community College. Peggy, as she was...
Ellsworth R. Stewart, Jr.
May 6, 2024
MISSON, TEXAS – Ellsworth R. Stewart Jr., 82, of Mission, TX, passed away peacefully on May 6, 2024 after a long struggle with dementia surrounded by family in Albany, NY. Born in Austin, TX, he graduated from LaGrange High School, and earned a BS in Biology and a MS in Molecular Biology both from the University of Houston. He worked...
