Deborah A. Sickles
Sep 20, 2023
TROY – Deborah Sickles "Debbie", 70, a loving and devoted wife, mother, and friend to nature passed away at Samaritan Hospital on September 20, 2023, after an intense and short battle with cancer. Born on April 13,1953 in Albany, NY. She was the daughter of Nicola and Lillian First. Debbie is survived by her husband James, they just celebrated their...
Tibor Barna
Sep 19, 2023
ROTTERDAM – Tibor Barna, 97, of Ferguson Street, died at home with his family by his side after a short illness on September 19, 2023. Tibor was born in Eszergom, Hungary on April 14, 1926. He was the son of the late Josezf Barna and Margaret Hunadi, he was predeceased by his parents. Tibor came to the United States in...
Bruce Blander
Sep 18, 2023
EAST GREENBUSH – Bruce Blander passed away at St. Peter's Hospital in Albany NY on September 18, 2023 with his family at his side. Born on January 16,1956 in Queens, NY he was the son of the late Murray and Frances Blander. In addition to his wife of 40 years, Susan, Bruce is survived by his son Eric and daughter-in-law...
James J. Jones
Sep 15, 2023
CLIFTON PARK – James J. Jones passed away after fighting a courageous battle with cancer on September 15, 2023. He is survived by the love of his life and partner Annette Ogrodowski, children: Jessica Jones (Dana), Daniel Jones (Maribeth) and 3 grandchildren: Andrew, Eliza, and Sophie Mayne. He was predeceased by his parents Thomas and Gloria Jones and sister Charlene...
Curtis G. Brown
Sep 14, 2023
ALATMONT – Curtis G. Brown, 63, of Altamont, passed away on September 14, 2023. Born in Fort Benning, Georgia, Curt was the epitome of a "Georgia Peach", a namesake he embodied with his earthy, fuzzy-soft, sweet and sunny nature. His passion was baking, an art he genetically inherited from his German heritage originating in Kitzingen, Germany. Sunday morning baking was...
Michael Joseph Wicher
Sep 14, 2023
SCOTIA –
Michael Joseph Wicher, 51, of Scotia, passed away unexpectedly on September 14, 2023.
Michael was born in Niskayuna to John and Sheila (Coty) Wicher on November 11, 1971.
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Robert L. Williams
Sep 13, 2023
SCHENECTADY – Robert L. Williams, 89, of Schenectady, Entered Eternal Life on September 13, 2023 at the Baptist Health Rehabilitation & Nursing Center in Scotia. The son of the late Nicholas and Gertrude (Urbanski) Williams, Robert was born on January 14, 1934 in Schenectady. He was a lifelong Schenectady resident, having attended local schools. Mr. Williams enlisted in the United...
Inger Giaever
Sep 12, 2023
NISKAYUNA – It is with deep sadness that the Giaever family announces the death of our dear Inger Giaever (née Skramstad) on September 12, 2023. She was 94 years old, beautiful inside and out. Inger passed peacefully, with her husband Ivar at her bedside, in Schenectady, New York. They were married for over 70 years and were, as everyone knows,...
Jeffrey Lonny Winter
Sep 9, 2023
EAST GREENBUSH – Jeffrey Lonny Winter, known to family and friends as "Lonny," passed away September 9, 2023. Lonny was born a Buffalo Bills fan in Rhinebeck, NY on May 18, 1976. He grew up in and around the Albany area and enjoyed camping with his family at Lake George. Lonny's favorite season was football season. Every year, he followed...
Michele J. Ferraro
Sep 8, 2023
WATERVLIET – Michele "Shelly" Ferraro, 71, of Watervliet, NY, passed away on September 8, 2023 from Stage 4 Bladder Cancer and kidney failure. She is predeceased by her parents Frank and Eleanor LaFay and her husband, Nicholas Ferraro. Michele was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. The world is forever grateful for knowing her, due to her...
Laurie Parker
Sep 7, 2023
WATERVLIET – With heavy hearts and tearful smiles, we announce the passing of Laurie Parker, a remarkable woman who filled our lives with laughter, love, and many fond memories. While the arrival of this news may be a bit late, I figured that was only fitting because she operated on "Lyons" time and was always worth the wait. She departed...
Mary Lou D. Williams
Sep 5, 2023
ANCRAM - Mary Lou (Penny) Williams, 80, of Ancram, New York, passed away peacefully at her home and went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, September 5, 2023. Penny was born on February 6, 1943, in Queens, New York to Mae G. (Mandell) and Charles T. Wagner, Sr. She lived in South Ozone Park in...
Geraldine Collins
Sep 3, 2023
ALBANY – Geraldine Collins, 84 of Albany, formerly of Schenectady, passed away peacefully on September 3, 2023 at Shaker Place Rehabilitation & Nursing Center in the Town of Colonie. Her loving family was beside her. The daughter of the late Wilfred and Clara Ashline, Geraldine was born on May 25, 1939 in Plattsburgh, NY. She was formerly employed in sales...
Robert E. Weidman, Jr.
Sep 3, 2023
ALBANY – Robert E. Weidman, Jr., 74, of Albany, passed away peacefully on September 3, 2023 under the care of the Hospice Inn at St. Peter's Hospital in Albany. The son of the late Robert E. Weidman, Sr. and Mildred (Sager) Weidman, Robert, Jr. was born on May 18, 1949 in Albany. Robert attended local schools and was a high...
Arthur Edwin Wright
Sep 2, 2023
QUAKER STREET – Arthur Edwin Wright, 94, of Quaker Street, NY passed away on September 2, 2023, at Ellis Hospital, Schenectady, NY after a short illness. He was born on October 11, 1928 in Albany, NY to Raymond Nelson Wright and Wilma Willa Wright. Arthur retired from Conrail in 1990, as a Railroad Track Maintenance Equipment Supervisor, after 14 years...
Cheryl Lynne Hamano
Sep 2, 2023
WYNANTSKILL – Cheryl Lynne (Stewart) Hamano, 53, of Wynantskill, NY formerly of Denver, CO, passed away peacefully at home under hospice care on September 2, 2023 with her loving parents by her side. The daughter of Dane N. and Rollene E. (Howard) Stewart, of Wynantskill, Cheryl was born on November 28, 1969 in Troy, NY. She was raised in LaPorte,...
Loren D. Orvis
Sep 1, 2023
WHITEHALL – Loren D. Orvis, 73, of Whitehall, NY, formerly of New Milford, CT, passed away peacefully on September 1, 2023 at Glens Falls Hospital. The son of the late Marshall and Helen Orvis, Loren was born on January 5, 1950 in Middlebury, VT. Loving father of Koreen (Kristofor Grize) and Kyle (Brittany). Cherished grandfather of: Julian, Luna and Sylvia...
John Orrin Vincent
Aug 31, 2023
ROTTERDAM - John Orrin Vincent, 74, of Rotterdam, NY, passed away on August 31, 2023, at the Albany Stratton VA Medical Center in Albany, after bravely battling a long illness. He was born on September 3, 1948, in Albany, NY. John, known to his loved ones as a devoted husband, caring father, and doting grandfather, will be deeply missed. John...
Paul E. Holman, Jr.
Aug 29, 2023
TROY – Paul E. Holman, Jr., age 83, passed away peacefully on August 29, 2023. Born, raised, and educated in Troy, he was the son of the late Paul Holman and Lillian King Oliver. He enlisted and served in the United States Navy, from 1958-1961, aboard the destroyer escort U.S.S. Hartley as well as the U.S.S. Pillsbury. Upon honorable discharge...
David M. Lewis, Sr.
Aug 29, 2023
GUILDERLAND – David M. Lewis, Sr., age 75, passed away surrounded by his family on Tuesday August 29, 2023. Dave was born February 22, 1948, to Richard and Grace (Manz) Lewis. He grew up in Schenectady, New York and graduated from Bishop Gibbons High School. In 1968 he married his wife Carol Handy, together they raised two beautiful children. Dave...
