Dolores Sanders
Mar 25, 2023
CLIFTON PARK - Dolores M. Sanders, 71, of Clifton Park, NY, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, March 25th, 2023 at St. Peter's Hospital. Born in 1951 at Brady Hospital in Albany, NY, Dolores was raised by her father Paul Miller until his passing. Following his death, she was raised by her foster parents, the late Lorraine and Donald Sweet...
Hans M. Hillander
Mar 23, 2023
NISKAYUNA – Hans M. Hillander, 100, of Niskayuna, entered into rest on March 23, 2023, at the Ellis Residential & Rehabilitation Center in Schenectady. Born on May 7, 1922, in Sweden, Hans arrived in America as a boy at the age of 12. Hans served his adopted country during World War II in the 8th Army Air Force in Europe....
Joanne E. Vannatten
Mar 22, 2023
BALLSTON SPA – Joanne E VanNatten passed into eternal rest on March 22, 2023, after a long illness. Joanne's last week at Saratoga Hospital was spent with her loving family and friends. Joanne was the oldest of four children, born to the late Ernie and Muriel Bariteau and grew up in Waterford. She graduated from Waterford High School and went...
Leslie E. King
Mar 21, 2023
COEYMANS - It is with sadness in our hearts that we announce the passing of Leslie E. King, at the age of 57, on March 21, 2023 after a battle with illness. She was in the care of Hospice at home and surrounded by family and friends every moment of her journey home to her final resting place with her...
Edward Carl Waltz
Mar 20, 2023
COHOES – Edward Carl Waltz, 71, of Cohoes, New York, beloved husband and father, passed away quietly at home on March 20, 2023. He is survived by his college sweetheart and wife of 50 years Mary Anne (Luketich) Waltz, his daughter Elissa (Kevin Jordan) Waltz of Los Angeles, CA, his sister Judy (David) Simon of Lower Burrell, PA, and his...
Ruth Anne Slatcher-Burby
Mar 19, 2023
ALTAMONT - Ruth Anne Slatcher-Burby, of Altamont, passed March 19, 2023, at St. Peter's Hospital. She was surrounded by loved ones. Ruth Anne was born November 17th, 1965, in Great Barrington, MA. She attended school at Berne Knox Westerlo class of 1983. She then attended college at Russell Sage class of 1987. She worked briefly in the field of psychology,...
Valerie Kulzer
Mar 18, 2023
SCHENECTADY - Valerie Dale Kulzer, 63, of Schenectady, New York unexpectedly passed away on March 18th, 2023 at Ellis Hospital, surrounded by loved ones. Valerie was born on February 19th, 1960 to Linda Eaton and the late Peter Kulzer in Niskayuna, New York. Valerie had a true passion for all things nature, arts and crafts, and photography. She had a...
Dean Depiazza
Mar 17, 2023
DOLGEVILLE – Dean DePiazza, 72, of Dolgeville, passed away peacefully on March 17, 2023, under hospice care at Mountain Valley Hospice in Gloversville. Born in Little Falls, NY on December 10, 1950, Dean was the son of the late Joseph, Sr. and Martha (Darling) DePiazza. Dean was raised by his parents in Upstate NY. He previously resided in Arizona for...
Nancy Lee Gardner
Mar 16, 2023
Nancy Lee Gardner ALBANY – Nancy Lee Gardner, 68, of Albany, entered into rest on March 16, 2023, following an illness since September 2022. Nancy was born in Colchester, Vermont, where she was raised and attended local schools. She was the daughter of the late Clement and Mabel (King) Lestage. Nancy moved to Albany, New York where she lived her...
Robert D. Williams
Mar 16, 2023
COHOES – Robert D. Williams, affectionately called "Red" or "Uncle Mickey", age 92, of Cohoes, passed away on Thursday, March 16, 2023, at his home surrounded by his children. Robert was predeceased by his loving wife of 60 years, Anna Simon. He is survived by his 5 children: Audrey Reilly (Skip), Deborah Moore, Ross Williams, Don Williams (Kelly), and Michele...
Alice M. Vandenburg
Mar 16, 2023
COLONIE – Alice M. VanDenburg, 86, of Colonie, entered into rest in the comfort of her own home on March 16, 2023. Born on November 18, 1936, in New Hampshire. Alice was the daughter of the late Melvin and Beatrice Deblois. She formerly resided and was educated in New Hampshire and lived her adult life in Colonie, NY. Alice worked...
Louise Willis Felkel
Mar 14, 2023
SARATOGA SPRINGS – Louise Willis Felkel, affectionately "Grandma Lou" or "Grandma Lou Lou", passed away on March 14, 2023, at the age of 100. Louise was the daughter of the late Alfonso and Maria Buono. She was born in Brooklyn, NY and was raised there and in Huntington NY. Louise was predeceased by her first and second husbands, Henry Willis...
Hui Min Chai
Mar 14, 2023
QUEENSBURY - Bill Chai (Hui Min Chai), passed away on Tuesday, March 14, 2023 after a brief hospital stay following a heart attack. He was 78. Bill was born in 1944 in the Fujian province of China. He was one of 5 children of father Yi Chai and mother Shu-Ching Yu. His family moved to Taiwan when he was seven....
Jude (Nee Schaudenecker) Jarvis
Mar 13, 2023
OLD CHATHAM, NEW YORK - Jude Jarvis (nee Schaudenecker), born January 29, 1950, entered eternal life on Monday, March 13, 2023. She enjoyed the peacefulness of her home in Old Chatham, NY. Raised in Poughkeepsie, NY, she went to Our Lady of Lourdes High School, graduated from Marist College, and earned her Nursing degree at Mount Saint Mary College. She...
Mary L. Haltermann
Mar 12, 2023
VALATIE – Mary L. Haltermann of Valatie, New York passed away on March 12, 2023, after a long illness. She was born in Glens Falls, New York to Daniel J. Haltermann, Sr. and Delores Gulickson. She was predeceased by her parents. Mary is survived by her partner of 25 years, Terrence P. Cummings, of Valatie, her older brother, Daniel J....
Renee Apryl Pier
Mar 9, 2023
TROY – It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Renee Apryl Pier-Valenti, who passed away on March 9, 2023, at the age of 56 surrounded by her loving family. Renee was born on March 17th, St. Patrick's Day of 1966 in Massachusetts and raised in Beaufort, SC, before moving to Troy, NY, where she lived for...
Warren William Sheldon
Mar 8, 2023
SCOTIA- Warren William Sheldon (71) of Scotia, NY (formerly of Schenectady), passed unexpectedly on March 8, 2023. He is survived by his sister, Gwendolyn Sheldon; wife, Betty Ann Hughes; son Adam (Katie) and children Alex, Sarah, and Liam; son Eli (Brandi) and children Malaki and Mina; daughter-in-law Jessica Galusha and sons Dominick and Noah; stepson David Ballinger; stepdaughter Amelia Davies...
Nancy J. Varian
Mar 8, 2023
COHOES – On March 8, 2023, Nancy Varian passed away at home surrounded by the love of her sister and brother. Born June 9, 1965, Nancy was the seventh child born to Rosemary and Clyde Varian. Her siblings include brothers: Robert, Richard (Tracy), Peter (Tammy), Paul (Mary), Michael, Brian, Christopher, and Keith Varian, and sisters: Susan Varian (Sherri), and Bonnie...
Thomas P. Vanderhoof
Mar 7, 2023
ALBANY - Thomas P. Vanderhoof of Albany passed away peacefully Tuesday morning, March 7, 2023, at 86 years old. Tom leaves behind his son, Stephen Vanderhoof (Aviva); his daughter, Sarah Diefendorf (Jake); his grandchildren, Simmy, Shalom, BT, AY, Celia, Chloe and Camilla; his sisters, Ann Dedrick and Lynn Vanderhoof; and his former wife, Ida Vanderhoof. He was predeceased by his...
John Winnicki
Mar 6, 2023
SCOTIA – John Winnicki, 71, of Scotia, formerly of East Greenbush, passed away on March 6, 2023, at the Joan Nicole Prince Home in Scotia under Hospice Care. The son of the late Antoni and June (Palmer) Winnicki, John was born on May 15, 1951, in East Greenbush, NY. In his spare time, John loved working at the farm, planting...
