Ann-Marie Merrifield
Oct 22, 2023
NORTH GREENBUSH – Ann-Marie Merrifield, 79, of North Greenbush, passed away peacefully on October 22, 2023 in Schenectady. The daughter of the late Charles and Helen (Cytrynak) Sager, Ann-Marie was born on April 9, 1944 in Albany. She was raised and resided in North Greenbush her entire life. Ann-Marie obtained and Associate Degree and has worked as a receptionist for...
Wanda L. Whitney
Oct 22, 2023
CASTLETON - Wanda L. Whitney, 81, of Castleton, NY, formerly of Lyon Mountain, NY, passed away peacefully on October 22, 2023 in the comfort of her own home under hospice care. Survivors include her husband, Malcolm Whitney, her daughter Billie Jo Jaeger (and her partner, William Haggerty) and two grandchildren: Kaleb Jaeger and Sierra Jaeger. Cremation has taken place through...
Jean Marie Krupa Ott
Oct 18, 2023
WATERVLIET – Jean Marie Krupa Ott, 73, of Watervliet, passed away peacefully on October 18, 2023. Jean, affectionately known by family and friends as "Jeannie" was born on February 24, 1950 in Troy, NY. She was the daughter of the late Walter and Elizabeth (Kennedy) Krupa. Jeannie was raised in Troy and moved to Watervliet during her teen years. She...
Judith P. Moyer
Oct 18, 2023
POESTENKILL – Judith P. "Judy" Moyer, age 83, died peacefully Wednesday, October 18, 2023 at Samaritan Hospital buoyed up by her family, pastor, song, and prayer. She was predeceased by her parents, Burton H. Plumb and Charlotte Fountain of Brooklyn NY, and her brother Burt Plumb of Louisville, KY. Her most beloved community was her family. She and Bill, her...
Richard Kenneth Sniffen, Sr.
Oct 16, 2023
STRATFORD, NY – On October 16, 2023, Richard "Ric" Sniffen, Sr., peacefully and naturally joined his wife, Robin, in the afterlife, while sleeping in his Stratford, NY home. Ric was a native of New York and loved the mixed martial arts very early on in his life of 61 years. Ric's love for MMA and traditional martial arts led him...
Kevin Paul Bissell
Oct 12, 2023
NORTH GREENBUSH – Mr. Kevin Paul Bissell, 62, of North Greenbush, passed away peacefully on October 12, 2023 while holding his son's hand before being reunited with his cherished German Shepherd, Brooklyn. The son of the late Robert Bissell, Sr. and Barbara Davis-Bissell, Kevin was born on October 4, 1961 in Albany. He was raised in Defreestville and graduated from...
Henry Charles Faith
Oct 10, 2023
HALFMOON – Henry Charles Faith, 73, of Halfmoon, formerly of Galway, passed away on October 10, 2023 in the comfort of his own home. The son of the late Henry E. Faith and Frances (Atkins) Faith, Henry was born on March 16, 1950 in Willimantic, Connecticut. Henry was a graduate of Galway High School and also SUNY Cortland with a...
Earl E. Lesson, Jr.
Oct 9, 2023
SCHENECTADY - Earl E. Lesson, Jr., 75, of Schenectady, passed away on October 9, 2023 at Albany Medical Center Hospital. Earl was born in Schenectady, the only child of the late Earl E. Lesson, Sr. and Elizabeth (Lape) Lesson. He was a lifelong Schenectady resident and attended Schenectady City Schools. Earl was an art dealer and also worked at the...
Barbara Anne Markey
Oct 8, 2023
SCHENECTADY – Barbara Anne (Cresswell) Markey passed away on October 8, 2023. She was a resident of the Kingsway Arms Nursing Center for the past several years. Barbara was born on November 26, 1931 in Utica, New York. She grew up in nearby Clinton. Barbara attended the New York State Teachers College in New Paltz (now SUNY New Paltz), where...
Carol A. Oathout
Oct 7, 2023
TROY – Carol A. Oathout, 81, of Troy, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 7, 2023 in the comfort of her own home surrounded by her loving family. Carol was born in the State of Missouri on March 8, 1942. She was raised in Albany and lastly resided in Troy for over 30 years. She was the wife of over...
Joann G. Campbell
Oct 6, 2023
VOORHEESVILLE – JoAnn G. Campbell, 64, of Voorheesville, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family on October 6, 2023. JoAnn was born on April 16, 1959 in Albany and was the daughter of Catherine E. (Czwakiel) Sasso and the late John Joseph Sasso, Sr. JoAnn studied computer science at Hudson Valley Community College and was employed by the...
Matthew E. Weinheimer
Oct 6, 2023
BALLSTON LAKE – After a long bout with kidney disease, Matthew Eckel Weinheimer, 68 years old, has passed at his Ballston Lake, NY home surrounded by loved ones. He was the son of George and Barbara Weinheimer of Schenectady, NY and followed their example in becoming a public-school teacher and administrator. A graduate of Middlebury College, Matthew began his career...
Donald Anthony Heigel, Jr.
Oct 4, 2023
GALWAY – Donald "Don" Heigel of Galway passed away surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, October 4, 2023. He was 66 years old. Don was born July 16, 1957, to the late Donald Heigel Sr. and Joanne (Wermter) Heigel. He is survived by his wife, Theresa (Ashcraft) Heigel; daughter, Jacqueline Heigel (Shane Van Buren); son, Darren Heigel; stepsons, Michael...
Lisa Patrice Frank-Coburn
Oct 3, 2023
MELROSE – Lisa Patrice Frank-Coburn, 67 of Melrose, NY, formerly of David, KY, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her own home on October 3, 2023 surrounded by her loved ones. The daughter of the late Norton and Kathleen (Handreck) Frank, Lisa was born in Syracuse, NY on March 17, 1956. Lisa obtained an Associate's Degree in Paralegal Science....
Daniel J. Coyle, Sr.
Sep 30, 2023
ALBANY – Daniel J. Coyle, 75, of Albany, passed away peacefully at his home on September 30, 2023 leaving behind his soulmate Patricia of 56 years of marriage. Devoted father to daughter Christine (Tim) Mosher, son Daniel (Tody) Coyle, Jr., and son Scott Coyle. Loving grandfather to Jason (Amber) Coyle, Timothy (Jenna) Mosher, Jessica (Corbin) Mosher Griego and Joseph (Gabriella)...
James Edwin Vanwagenen
Sep 29, 2023
BALLSTON LAKE – It is with much sadness that I share the news of the passing of James Edwin VanWagenen. He left us on September 29, 2023. He was 87 years old and leaves behind a brother Edwin VanWagenen and two sons, James A. VanWagenen and Lawrence C. VanWagenen. He was born and raised in Colonie, NY and raised his...
Jeffrey W. Seay
Sep 29, 2023
GUILDERLAND – Born in Buffalo, May 17, 1951, Jeffrey W. Seay, age 72, died peacefully surrounded by his family in Guilderland Center on September 29, 2023. Jeff graduated from Niskayuna High School and later SUNY Albany with a B.A. in psychology. He worked retail/food service most of his life and was a friendly face to many in the Voorheesville community....
Martin A. Dombrowski
Sep 27, 2023
ARKVILLE, NY – Martin A. Dombrowski, 61, of Arkville, NY, formerly of Brooklyn, NY died on September 27, 2023 at Albany Medical Center Hospital in Albany, NY. The son of the late Zigmund and Helen (Puk) Dombrowski, Martin was born on June 2, 1962 in Brooklyn, NY. He was raised in Brooklyn and attended local schools, graduating from Sheepshead Bay...
James Christopher Knight
Sep 24, 2023
MIDDLE GROVE – Chris passed away peacefully in the comfort of his own home on Sunday, September 24, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. Born on December 6, 1950, in Saratoga Springs, NY, he was the son of the late Frank James Knight and Elizabeth (Ackroyd) Knight. Chris grew up in the rural area of Middle Grove, NY and continued...
Helen R. Richardson
Sep 22, 2023
SARATOGA SPRINGS – Helen R. Richardson, 80, passed away Friday, September 22, 2023. Born March 1, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Everett and Ruth Easton. Helen taught Junior High English for several central New York schools. While she was teaching she met her soon-to-be husband, Andrew R. Richardson. They married and moved to his hometown of Saratoga...
