Obituaries

Aug 28, 2023

ALBANY – James Jonathan Christie, 20, of Albany, passed away peacefully under hospice care at St. Margaret's Center for Children in Albany on August 28, 2023. The son of Mindy Morris and the late Edward Christie, Jr., James was born in Albany at Albany Medical Center Hospital on June 22, 2003. He was raised in Ballston Spa and has been...

Aug 28, 2023

GLENVILLE - Eleanor Delores (Rea) Yonos, 92, of Shady Lane Apartments died peacefully in her sleep August 28, 2023. A native of Schenectady, Eleanor is the daughter of the late Joseph and Anna Rea and graduated from Nott Terrace HS. Eleanor worked for many years with the Grand Union Company. Throughout her life Eleanor was a vibrant person with a...

Aug 23, 2023

CLIFTON PARK – It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the passing of our hero, Robert (Bob) J. Westcott (77), of Clifton Park, NY and New Port Ritchey, FL, on August 23, 2023, surrounded by his family. Born February 6, 1946, in Stoney Creek, NY, to John and Irene Westcott, deceased, Bob leaves behind sisters Valicia...

Aug 19, 2023

CASTLETON – Terri Canner passed peacefully to God on August 19, 2023. She fought the good fight with Multiple Sclerosis for many years. She resided at Riverside Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation in Castleton, N.Y., where she was loved by staff and residents. Terri received a degree in music from UAlbany and was director of the Children's Choir at St....

Aug 18, 2023

GUILDERLAND - Michael D. Donahue, aka: Manard and Red Machine, 70, of Guilderland, formerly of Knox, passed away at St. Peter's Hospital in Albany on August 18, 2023. Born on February 24, 1953 in Washington, D.C., he was the son of the late Daniel F. Donahue and Virginia T. (McGrail) Donahue. Michael was mostly raised in Maryland from a military...

Aug 18, 2023

SARATOGA SPRINGS – Walter Arthur Muller, 58, of Saratoga Springs, NY, formerly of Charlottesville, VA, entered into rest on August 18, 2023 at Saratoga Hospital. Born on New Year's Day (January 1, 1965) in Charlottesville, VA, Walter was the son of Frederick Muller, the late Eleanor Muller and beloved step-son of Mary (Mohns) Muller. He was raised in Saratoga, has...

Aug 18, 2023

CLIFTON PARK – Jeanne (Slater) Rutz, 91, of Clifton Park, NY formerly of Narrowsburg, NY, passed away peacefully on August 18, 2023 at the Schuyler Ridge Residential Healthcare Center in Clifton Park. The daughter of the late James and Maud Slater, Jeanne was born on October 12, 1931 in Newieden, New York. Jeanne was raised in Narrowsburg NY, and has...

Aug 15, 2023

ROTTERDAM - Alison Grace Mitchell, 64, beloved daughter of Robert A. Mitchell, M.D., and the late Marjory McCann Mitchell, died Tuesday, August 15, 2023 at Ellis Hospital in a peaceful surrender after long health struggles. Alison was the gutsiest, fiercest and most loyal and loving of women to her family and friends. She had a wicked sense of humor and...

Aug 14, 2023

BARNEVELD, N.Y. – Thomas P. Hughes passed away on August 14, 2023, at the age of 77 from complications of Parkinson's Disease. Tom was born on July 24, 1946 in Granville, the son of Paul A. and Anna M. (Kelly) Hughes. Growing up, he was an Eagle Scout, played football, and was the captain of the hockey team before graduating...

Aug 13, 2023

TROY – Gerald Kornatowski, 76, of Troy, formerly of Constableville NY, passed away on August 13, 2023. Gerald was born in Boonville NY and raised in Constableville NY. He lived in Brunswick NY for 40 years. Gerald is survived by his wife, Virginia Goggins. Cremation has taken place through the care of Simple Choices, Inc. There will be no services....

Aug 13, 2023

WATERVLIET – Mildred D. Hagaman (Millie), of Watervliet,  died on August 13, 2023. She was 81. A lifelong resident of Albany County, she was the mother of four: (Debbie Olson Tucker, Lissa Jacobson (Benjamin) , Carl John Eriole, and Kevin Eriole (Donna Cox). She had a special place in her heart for each of them. Fourteen Grandchildren, nine great grandchildren,...

Aug 8, 2023

TROY –

Patricia M. Kennedy Livingston, 66, of Troy, passed away at her home on Monday evening, August 8, 2023 surrounded by her loving family.

The daughter of the late John H. and Alice H. (Biski) Kennedy.  Patricia was born in...

Aug 6, 2023

NISKAYUNA –

Henry J. "Hank" Wells, 93, died on August 6, 2023, at Glendale Home in Schenectady County, where he had resided since December 2022.

Hank was the son of the late Henry E. and Martha...

Aug 4, 2023

COHOES – Polly Anne Decker, 73, of Cohoes, formerly of Watervliet, passed away on August 4, 2023. The daughter of the late Joe and Polly Donlon, Polly was born September 13, 1949. Polly had worked many years as a bus aide for Star and Strand Transportation and Wildwood schools, and cherished the passengers she assisted. She was an avid bingo...

Aug 3, 2023

HUDSON FALLS –

Karen Elizabeth Mailhot passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends at Glens Falls Hospital on August 3, 2023 after a brief illness. Born in Lebanon, New Hampshire to Thomas and Margaret Mailhot, she spent her early years in Burlington...

Jul 31, 2023

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 July 31, 2023, the beloved daughter of Andrew Scott and Emma Lea Laughlin was...

Jul 29, 2023

STEPHENTOWN -

Lorraine H. (Ostrander) Mochrie died on July 29, 2023.

She was born to the late Abraham and Suzanne Ostrander...

Jul 27, 2023

ROTTERDAM –

James Michael Zasada passed away on July 27, 2023, in his hometown of Schenectady, NY. He was 71 years old. All through his battle with serious medical conditions in recent years, he never lost his sense of humor, his compassion, or his kindness....

Jul 27, 2023

GLENVILLE -

Ella A. L. Jensen died July 27 2023. She was born in Hollis, Long Island, New York, to Hedwig and Herman Thomas on January 6, 1933. She was married for 43 years to Raymond Jensen until his death in 1998. She...

Jul 26, 2023

COHOES – Richard L. Feulner, 81, of Cohoes, died on July 26, 2023, at Albany Medical Center Hospital. There will be no funeral services or calling hours. Inurnment will be private. Cremation Arrangements have been entrusted to Simple Choices, Inc.