Obituaries

Feb 2, 2024

GREENWICH – Charles R. "Charlie" Barnes, 60, a resident of Greenwich, passed away Friday, February 2, 2024, at Saratoga Hospital after a long illness. His family surrounded him during his final days. He was born on June 7, 1963, in Glens Falls to the late Charles E. and Miza (Hoag) Barnes. Charlie was a passionate hunter and angler. He loved...

Feb 2, 2024

VALLEY FALLS – Barbara L. Powley, 81, of Valley Falls, formerly of Troy, passed away peacefully on February 2, 2024 in the comfort of her own home surrounded by her loving family. The daughter of the late J. Raymond and Irene Kemp, Barbara was born on January 26, 1943 in Schenectady, NY. She received her education from Columbia High School...

Feb 2, 2024

RAVENA – Martha J. McConchie, 63, of Ravena, formerly of Galway, passed away peacefully on February 2, 2024 in the comfort of her own home. The daughter of the late John and Helen (Kane) McConchie, Martha was born on November 28, 1960 in Saratoga Springs, New York and resided in Galway for most of her life. Ms. McConchie retired from...

Feb 1, 2024

CORNWALLVILLE, N.Y. – Lynn Ann Ziomber, a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on February 1, 2024, at the Riverside Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing. She was 58 years old. Born on May 6, 1965, in Brooklyn, NY, to Rose and Frank Winter, Lynn lived a life filled with love and devotion to her family. She married Tim ...

Jan 30, 2024

ONEONTA - Grover C. Baker, 80, of Oneonta passed away with grace on January 30th, after a courageous battle with cardiac amyloidosis. Surrounded by his loving family, he embraced serenity after a life well-lived. Born in Hackensack, New Jersey, on May 14, 1943, Grover was a beloved husband, father, brother, and cherished friend. He leaves behind his devoted wife of...

Jan 29, 2024

CLIFTON PARK – Christopher M. Ricciardi, 88, of Clifton Park, formerly of Albany, passed away on January 29, 2024. The son of the late Christopher and Josephine Ricciardi, Christopher was born on July 28, 1935 in Albany, New York. He has resided in Albany most of his life where he attended local schools. Christopher was enlisted in the National Guard...

Jan 29, 2024

GLENS FALLS – Bernard (Bernie) Wesley Check Sr., 58, passed away on January 29, 2024 at Glens Falls Hospital. Bernie was born on June 6, 1965 to the late Stephen and Inge (Bocher) Check. He was also a graduate of Cohoes High School. His family and friends will remember him as a "jokester" who also loved singing, playing his guitar...

Jan 28, 2024

ALBANY – France Blanco-Bardia, 78, of Albany, formerly of Oyster Bay, passed away peacefully on January 28, 2024 in the comfort of her own home. The daughter of the late Alfredo Blanco and Taneo Kaai, France was born on May 17, 1945 in the Bronx. France has resided in New York City, Long Island, New York and Lastly Upstate, New...

Jan 26, 2024

CHICAGO, IL – Kathleen "Kay" Dodd, 95, of Chicago, IL, passed away peacefully on January 26, 2024, at her daughter Deborah's home in Chatham, New York.  She was born on May 29, 1928, in Chicago, IL, to the late Charles and Myrtle Smyth. Kay was a beloved sister, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.  We will always remember her as a loving...

Jan 20, 2024

HUDSON – Darrow Lee McCleese, 60, of Hudson, passed away on January 20, 2024. The son of John Willie Thomas and the late Mary (McCleese) Caldwell, Darrow was born on May 25, 1963 in Salisbury, Maryland. Mr. McCleese was formerly employed at the Ancram Paper Mill and Dinosaw, Inc. His family will fondly remember him as being a "big family...

Jan 18, 2024

NASSAU – Thomas H. Cameron III, 85, of Nassau, passed away on January 18, 2024 in the comfort of his own home under hospice care. The son of the late Thomas H. Cameron II and Mary (Mahan) Cameron, Thomas was born on November 18, 1938 in Albany, NY. A native of the Capital Region and Rensselaer County, Thomas has been...

Jan 18, 2024

ANCRAM – Thomas Walter Lilley , 71, of Ancram, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family and friends on January 18, 2024. Born February 17, 1952 in Brewster NY to the late Arthur Lilley and Gertrude (Smith) Lilley . Tom is survived by his son Scott Lilley , son in-law Christopher Hough, grandchildren Kirsten (Cory) Gaylord, Christopher (Alexander) Hough...

Jan 15, 2024

SCOTIA – Paul H. Tomlinson, Jr., 61, of Scotia, passed away unexpectedly in his own home on January 15, 2024. The son of the late Paul H. Tomlinson Sr. and Christel M. (Thompson) Tomlinson, Paul, Jr. was born on March 7, 1962 in Schenectady, NY. He was raised in and around the Village of Scotia. He attended local schools and...

Jan 14, 2024

ESPERANCE – Marion Sandra Howland, 79, of Esperance, passed away on January 14, 2024 at Ellis Hospital. She loved the country life, especially seeing the wildlife every morning. She also enjoyed all types of crafting and painting. Marion cherished spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her parents, Henry and Phyllis LaDeaux, as well as...

Jan 14, 2024

AMSTERDAM – Michael Gugliemelli, 63, of Amsterdam formerly of Bonita Springs, FL, died January 14, 2024. The son of the late Maurizio Gugliemelli and Frances Bez, Michael was born on April 21, 1960 in Amsterdam, NY.  He received his education from Amsterdam High School, and also while enlisted in the U.S. Army. While serving in the Army he was a...

Jan 12, 2024

GUILDERLAND - In loving memory of a remarkable man, Gordon Booe, who was born on November 4, 1964 in Odessa, Texas. He spent most of his childhood and all of his adult life in Oklahoma City, OK before moving to Albany, NY in April 2023 to live with his daughter and be closer to his children and grandchildren. Throughout his...

Jan 10, 2024

COHOES – Mark Evan Kushnick, 67, of Cohoes, passed in his sleep on January 10, 2024. Loving husband of Ana Marie, together for 35 years. Father of Jeremy Tobin, Sarah Abiola and Zachary Jackson. Grandfather of Cailean, Phoenix, Ravyn, AvaRan é e, Jeremy Jr., William, Robert and Joshua. Cremation has taken place through the care of Simple Choices, Inc. Fond...

Jan 9, 2024

AMSTERDAM – Jaquan Christopher Harris was born to Andre Stanfield and Crystal Harris on February 23, 2000 in Cheverly, Maryland. He passed away on January 9, 2024, at Albany Medical Center, after a courageous battle against a rare and deadly fungal pneumonia. At the time of his passing, he was surrounded by loved ones who will never stop loving him....

Jan 8, 2024

GLENVILLE – Danielle Marie Bond, 36, of Glenville, formerly of Saratoga Springs, departed this life unexpectedly on January 8, 2024. She was born on October 25, 1987 in Schenectady, the daughter of Pascal and Roxanne Bond. Danielle was raised in Ballston Spa and graduated from Saratoga Springs High School (class of 2005). She was formerly employed by Sally Beauty Supply,...

Jan 8, 2024

Schenectady, NY

Richard Royer, is at Peace on January 8, 2024.  He was born in Waterbury, Connecticut on October 17, 1947.

He was the proud owner and Hair Designer of The Cast & Co on Upper Union Street in Niskayuna.

Richard's family has chosen to remember and grieve his passing privately. There will...