Joseph Vincent Lewis
Mar 11, 2024
WATERVLIET – Joseph V. Lewis, 86, of Watervliet, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his own home on March 11, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. The son of the late Joseph and Marie (Markward) Lewis, he was born on July 17, 1937 in Philadelphia, PA. Following his graduation from St. Thomas More High School in Philadelphia, Joseph served...
Melissa Becker-Kaplanowski
Mar 7, 2024
GALWAY – Melissa Becker-Kaplanowski, 56, of Galway passed away at Saratoga Hospital last Thursday, March 7, 2024 after a years-long battle with illness. Born to Robert Jones, Sr. and Sandra (White) Fuegmann in Oneonta, NY on March 22, 1967, Melissa was a graduate of Cobleskill High School and would go on to earn her Master of Science in Family Practice...
Catherine Stengel
Feb 24, 2024
TROY – Catherine Stengel, 57, of Troy, died February 24, 2024 at Samaritan Hospital in Troy after a brief illness. She was surrounded by her family. Catherine was born in Lackawanna, NY. She is predeceased by her parents, Leo and Elaine Stengel. Catherine always loved animals, especially horses. After graduating from high school in Saratoga Springs, she earned an Associate...
Charles J. Cabral, Jr.
Feb 24, 2024
NISKAYUNA – Charles J. Cabral, Jr., 68, of Niskayuna, NY, formerly of Houston, TX, passed away on February 24, 2024 at Albany Medical Center Hospital. The son of the late Charles and Delphine Cabral, Charles, Jr. was born on July 25, 1955 in Somerville, MA. He was raised in Somerville, MA and has resided in Medford, MA, Galveston, TX, Houston,...
Paul Samuel Haakonson, Sr.
Feb 23, 2024
SCHENECTADY – Paul Samuel Haakonson, Sr., 85, of Schenectady, passed away on February 23, 2024. He was born on September 23, 1938 in Estherville, Iowa. In 1956, the family moved to Moorhead, Minnesota. Paul was employed by Northwestern Bell from 1956-1965. Paul married Carol Erickson in 1957 and moved to Bismarck, North Dakota. Paul then moved his family to New...
Laura A. Bondi
Feb 22, 2024
NISKAYUNA – Laura Bondi, 69, of Niskayuna, formerly of Burnt Hills, passed away unexpectedly on February 22, 2024 at Albany Medical Center Hospital following a brief illness. The daughter of the late Francis and Sophie LeBlanc, Laura was born on August 25, 1954 in Cohoes. Laura was raised in Cohoes and Halfmoon and had lived in Burnt Hills for 26...
Richard S. Beller
Feb 20, 2024
SCHENECTADY – Richard Scott Beller, affectionately known as Rick, peacefully passed away on February 20, 2024, at the age of 74 in Schenectady, New York. He was born on November 12, 1949, in Rockaway, Queens County, New York. Rick was preceded in death by his father, Walter Beller, his mother, Rhoda Y (Rogal) Beller, and his son, Michael G. Beller....
Bruce Phillip Burgess
Feb 20, 2024
GLOVERSVILLE – Bruce P. Burgess of Gloversville, NY, born May 25, 1951, to James Burgess and Jean Mitchell Burgess in Cohoes, NY, and raised in Watervliet, NY, peacefully passed away on February 20, 2024 at the age of 72 after a long battle with Parkinson's disease. Bruce was enlisted in the Navy where he served as an OMA service technician....
Mary Ann Valdez
Feb 18, 2024
ALBANY – Mary Ann Valdez, 76, of Albany, formerly of Monte Vista, CO, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her own home surrounded by her loving family on February 18, 2024 in Albany. The daughter of the late Joe P. and Evangelina F. Madril, Mary Ann was born on  May 14, 1947 in Monte Vista, CO. She was raised...
Ann S. Brown
Feb 15, 2024
ALBANY – Ann S. Brown, 80, of Albany, passed away on February 15, 2024 at St. Peter's Hospital. The daughter of the late August and Matilda (Topps) Samoray, Ann was born on December 20, 1943 in Rockville Center, New York. She resided in Hicksville, New York, Ridgefield, Connecticut, Wethersfield, Connecticut, and lastly Albany New York. Ann received her education from...
Robert Alexandre Chuk
Feb 14, 2024
PURLING, N.Y. – It is with great sadness that we announce the passing, on February 14, 2024, of Robert Alexandre Chuk, a loving, charming, and devoted husband and father. Bob was born in Ely, Minnesota, not far from the Canadian border, on March 4, 1939, the last of 11 children of John (Johan) and Frances Chuk (née Kozar). At the...
Carl Wayne Smith
Feb 14, 2024
GLENS FALLS – Carl Wayne Smith, 71, passed away on February 14, 2024 at St. Peter's Hospice Inn after a long illness with his Family by his side. He was born on October 2, 1952 in Glens Falls to the late Carl and Virginia (Bridges) Smith. Wayne grew up in Hartford and attended Hartford Central School. He served proudly in...
Lynn F. Di Palma
Feb 11, 2024
TROY – Lynn F. Di Palma, 76, of Troy, passed away peacefully on February 11, 2024. Lynn was a self-employed hairdresser for many years in the Albany area. She loved watching the sunsets, going to garage sales, but most of all she cherished the time she spent with her husband during their memorable trip to Foxwoods. Lynn is survived by...
Winifred B. Bousquet
Feb 9, 2024
WATERFORD – Winifred B. Bousquet, 102, of Waterford, formerly of Cohoes and Putnam Station, NY, passed away peacefully on February 9, 2024. The daughter of the late Oliver and Maude Smith, Winifred was born on May 10, 1921 in Putnam Station, NY, where she was raised. She has also been a resident of Cohoes, and at the time of her...
Linda T. Brooks
Feb 8, 2024
FREEHOLD – Linda T. Brooks, 73, of Freehold, NY, formerly of Queens, NY, passed away peacefully on February 8, 2024 at the Hospice Inn at St. Peter's Hospital in Albany. The daughter of the late Thomas J. and Teresa (Holt) Benson, Linda was born on September 23, 1950 in Queens, NY. She was raised in Queens as a child. When...
George H. Miller
Feb 8, 2024
JOHNSONVILLE – George "Henry" Miller, 77, of Johnsonville, formerly of Hoosick Falls, passed away peacefully on February 8, 2024 at The Center Nursing and Rehabilitation in Hoosick Falls, NY. Henry, as he was known to family and friends, was born on July 4, 1946 in Framingham, Massachusetts. He was raised in Hoosick Falls and Johnsonville and received his education from...
Kyle D. Lafountain
Feb 8, 2024
TROY – Kyle D. LaFountian, a native of Troy, passed away at home on February 8, 2024 with his life partner Kathy Poore by his side. Kyle graduated from Troy High School and SUNY Oswego and was employed as a manager at various restaurants. He enjoyed cooking, playing Xbox games with his buddy Keegan, taking long walks, and working out...
Stephen Charles Fralick
Feb 7, 2024
CAYUGA, N.Y. – Stephen Charles Fralick, 74, of Cayuga, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on February 7, 2024. Predeceased by his mother Ruth and father Jack Fralick, his brother Glenn Fralick, and his beloved dog Bunny. Survived by daughters: Jeannine Mathews and Jolene Fralick; son-in-law Bo Mathews; granddaughters: Alicia and Ceianna, great grandson Ayden; siblings Joyce Fralick, Gilbert Fralick,...
Matthew Dean Ference
Feb 4, 2024
SCHENECTADY – Matthew Dean Ference, 68, of Schenectady, departed this life unexpectedly in the comfort of his own home on February 4, 2024. The son of the late John and Ruth Ference, Matthew was born on July 18, 1955 in Schenectady. Mr. Ference was a lifelong resident of Schenectady, New York, where he attended local schools. He was a graduate...
Helen Goetz Perfetti
Feb 3, 2024
NISKAYUNA – Helen Goetz Perfetti, 99, of Niskayuna, passed away on Saturday, February 3, 2024 at the Glendale Home after a brief illness. The daughter of the late William and Helen (Canfield) Goetz, Helen was born on November 26, 1924 in Troy, and moved to Schenectady at the age of two. Helen was a graduate of the former Mont Pleasant...
