Obituaries

Nov 20, 2025

Professor Dr. Ramaswamy H. Sarma, 86, of Guilderland NY passed away peacefully on November 20, 2025 at St. Peter's Hospital, Albany NY. Dr. Sarma was born on May 10, 1939 in India. He earned his Ph.D. from Brown University, Rhode Island. He was a respected scholar and a dedicated educator. Dr. Sarma made Albany as his home and spent many...

Nov 13, 2025

ROTTERDAM – Patricia "Pat" Crandall, 88, of Rotterdam, passed away peacefully on November 13, 2025 at the Riverside Center for  Nursing & Rehabilitation in Castleton, NY. She was born in Troy, NY on May 3, 1937, a daughter of the late Henry and Phyllis LaDeaux. Known as Pat by family and friends, she loved crafting with her sisters, watching the...

Nov 11, 2025

 SCHENECTADY –      Thomas was born on August 2, 1966 and took his last breath on November 11, 2025.      He was a man that started to grow into the strong man he was at such a very young age. Thomas worked for AA Blacktop and Callanan but was his own legacy as a black topper and a Legend overall. He was a man...

Nov 9, 2025

TROY – Garris Lovell Slade, 45, of Troy, New York, formerly of Myrtle Beach, SC, passed away at Albany Medical Center on November 9, 2025. He was born on June 19, 1980 in Newark, New Jersey and was a son of Garris and Gwen Slade. Garris was raised in Pawleys Island, South Carolina and received his education from Waccamaw High...

Nov 8, 2025

Janice Ann Revella Ambrozik April 28, 1945 – November 8, 2025 Janice Ann Revella Ambrozik, 80, passed away peacefully on November 8, 2025, surrounded by her loving family at St. Peter's Hospice Inn. Born and raised in Schenectady, New York, she was the daughter of the late Ralph and Edith (Cognetti) Revella. Janice was a woman of great drive, compassion,...

Nov 4, 2025

Cohoes, NY

John Claude Houser, Sr., 77, of Columbia Street, Cohoes, NY, passed away on Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at Samaritan Hospital after being stricken at his home.  John was the son of the late Henry and Marian Steele Houser.

John was born in Albany and...

Nov 2, 2025

ALBANY — Michèle Atallah of Albany, NY — beloved mother, teacher, family member, and friend — passed away peacefully on November 2, 2025 at the age of 66, surrounded by love. Born on May 8, 1959, in Beirut, Lebanon, Michèle — "Micha" to those closest to her — was the spirited and determined daughter of Ibrahim Atallah and Gisèle Saad....

Nov 1, 2025

ALBANY – Abby Stemmle (nee Rogers), age 35, passed away on November 1, 2025, after a life-long struggle with severe asthma. Born on November 2, 1989, she was a 2007 graduate of Columbia High School.  Abby dedicated her life to caring for others. First as a DSP in area group homes and then as a manager. Later, she worked for...

Oct 29, 2025

HALFMOON – Roland "Mo" Eustace, Jr., 87, of Halfmoon, beloved partner of Lori Houston for the past 28 years, passed away at their home on October 29, 2025. Mo was a 1956 graduate of Troy High, and graduated from RPI in 1960 with a Bachelor's Degree in Aeronautical Engineering and in 1966 with a PhD in Management. Mo loved teaching,...

Oct 26, 2025

LEBANON SPRINGS – Anthony Vincent Winig, 74, of Lebanon Springs, NY "crossed the bar to see his Pilot's face" on October 26, 2025, after a long battle with cancer. Born on September 10, 1951 in Hudson, NY to the late Vincent Winig and the late Jean Hunt Winig Swinyer, Tony graduated from Hudson High School in 1969. He attended SUNY...

Oct 23, 2025

ALBANY –

Gideon Delali Goldmann, a visionary leader, global management consultant, dedicated philanthropist, and beloved father, completed his extraordinary journey on October 23, 2025, at the age of 51.

Gideon's journey began in Accra, Ghana, on December 6, 1973. His exceptional brilliance was evident from a young age. At...

Oct 19, 2025

ROTTERDAM – Patti Suwinski, age 74, passed away peacefully at home on October 19, 2025 with family by her side. Also known as Party Patti, she was a vibrant wife, sister, aunt, cousin and a loving helpful friend. She will be remembered for her endless energy, strong work ethic and quick wit. The daughter of the late Robert and Edith...

Oct 18, 2025

Regina Pelletier of Scotia, NY died October 18, 2025. Reggie was born in Amsterdam NY in 1924 to the late Anthony and Pearl Ratajczak - the middle of their three daughters. In her twenties she worked at GE Schenectady General Engineering Lab where she met her future husband Ray and they settled in Scotia in the early 1950s, raising three...

Oct 14, 2025

TROY – Bobbi Jo Brandow was born on February 20, 1966, in Catskill New York. She passed away peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at her home, in Troy, New York. Bobbi Jo was a vibrant soul who never met a stranger. She had a gift for conversation and could talk to anyone. Bobbi Jo enjoyed her...

Oct 13, 2025

SCHUYLERVILLE – Mr. Colin James McLean, 74, of Schuylerville, New York, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his own home with his loving partner, Linda, by his side. He was born in West Yorkshire, England, to the late James and Gerda McLean. Colin was the  brother to the late Hazel McLean and Heather Greenwood, who in addition to their...

Oct 12, 2025

COLONIE – Ruth Ann Starr Cox (April 27, 1963 - October 12, 2025), an undeniable force of nature made of the greatest of mortal stuff, has brought her many gifts to the heavenly realm. At the age of 62, Ruth passed in the comfort of her home, following a heroic battle with cancer, surrounded by her family with her dog,...

Oct 12, 2025

ALBANY – Eric J. Hurley of Albany, NY — beloved son, brother, family, and friend to many — passed away suddenly at the age of 38 on October 12, 2025, in Albany. Born on June 23, 1987, in Boston, MA, Eric was the cherished son of the late John Hurley and Rita Hurley. He spent his childhood in Massachusetts before...

Oct 6, 2025

ALBANY – Jean Marie (Norton) Smith, 100, of Albany, formerly of Delmar, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Monday, October 6, 202 at a place she called home, the Loudonville Assisted Living Residence. She was born on June 4, 1925 in Oneonta, NY. A daughter of the late Roland W. Norton and Elizabeth (Dykeman) Norton and was raised in...

Oct 5, 2025

CAROGA LAKE – Mr. Dennis L. Rasmussen, 54, of Caroga Lake, NY, passed away on October 5, 2025 in Albany, NY. He was born on April 15, 1971 in Troy, NY. A son of Donald Rasmussen Sr. and Janet Rasmussen. Dennis was employed by Nick's Electric Signs. He loved to problem solve anything with motors. Dennis was creative and he...

Sep 30, 2025

DEFREESTVILLE – J. Edward Young of Defreestville died peacefully on September 30, 2025, at home. Born in Glens Falls in 1934, he was the son of Marion and Arthur Young. He lived in Chestertown and then in Delmar. Ed was a graduate of Bethlehem Central High School, Springfield College, Ithaca College, and served two years in the army. He enjoyed...