Walter Douglas Payne
Jan 18, 2023
DELMAR – Walter Douglas "Doug" Payne, 60, of Delmar, passed away on January 18, 2023, from complications due to lymphoma. As a young man, he was valedictorian of his class at George Washington High School in Charleston, West Virginia. He graduated phi beta kappa from the University of Virginia and obtained his Doctorate in English from Northwestern University. He then...
Elaine Relyea
Jan 18, 2023
BERNE — It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Elaine Relyea, completing her journey of life on earth and passing into heaven. Elaine died peacefully on January 18, 2023, with her loving children, Peter Relyea (Jean), Susan Conklin (Charles), and Alison Mesick, by her side. Most commonly called Bushie because of her Ukrainian heritage, she was...
Valerie Ann Riviello-Drew
Jan 16, 2023
SLINGERLANDS - Valerie Ann Riviello-Drew, 63, of Slingerlands, formerly of Clifton Park, entered into rest on January 16, 2023. The daughter of the late James D. and Beatrice M. (Conte) Riviello, Valerie was born on May 13, 1959, in Brooklyn, New York. She was raised in Brooklyn, Poughkeepsie and Voorheesville, NY. Val was a graduate of Clayton A. Bouton High...
Jeffery Roulier
Jan 15, 2023
SCHENECTADY – Jeffery Roulier, 58, of Schenectady, entered into rest on January 15, 2023, at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady. The son of Richard and the late Leanne Roulier, Jeffery was born on December 20, 1964, in Troy, New York. He has resided in Clifton Park and recently in Schenectady. Jeff graduated from Mont Pleasant High School. He attended courses at...
Randy L. Bordeau
Jan 15, 2023
HALFMOON – Randy L. Bordeau, 64, of Halfmoon, passed away on Sunday, January 15, 2023, at Saratoga Hospital following a short illness. The son of the late Richard D. and Jean (Ebert) Bordeau, Randy was born on March 26, 1958, in Schenectady, New York. He has lived all his life in the Capital Region. Randy was employed for many years...
Gary Waite Ogle
Jan 14, 2023
EAST GREENBUSH – Gary Waite Ogle, 73, of East Greenbush, entered into rest on January 14, 2023, at Evergreen Commons in East Greenbush. The son of the late Waite Hoyt Ogle and Una Vilate (Hunter) Ogle, Gary was born on November 8, 1949, in Los Angeles, California. Gary has resided in East Greenbush with his family for the last 30...
William C. Lathers, Jr.
Jan 12, 2023
COHOES – William C. Lathers, Jr., 65, of Cohoes, entered into rest on January 12, 2023, at Samaritan Hospital in Troy. The son of the late William C. Lathers, Sr., and Sadie "Sally" Marie (Freemantle) Lathers, William was born on April 14, 1957, in Troy, New York. William was a graduate of Troy High School and was a lifelong area...
Marie E. Chochos
Jan 12, 2023
ALBANY – Marie E. Chochos, 85, of Albany, entered peacefully into her eternal rest on January 12, 2023, at St. Peter's Hospital in Albany. The daughter of the late George and Harriet (Agnois) Fellios, Marie was born on February 18, 1937, in Brookline, Massachusetts. She previously lived and resided in Boston, MA and Portland, ME. Marie graduated from Portland High...
Frederick E. Voris, Jr.
Jan 9, 2023
SCHENECTADY – Frederick E. Voris, Jr., 80, of Schenectady, entered eternal life on January 9, 2023, at Ellis Hospital following a short illness. The son of the late Frederick E. Voris, Sr. and Nettie (Marsello) Voris, Frederick was born on September 21, 1942, in Schenectady. A lifelong resident of Schenectady, He attended Mont Pleasant High School. Frederick served in the...
Mary Banks
Jan 8, 2023
AVERILL PARK – Mary Banks, 70, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday January 8, 2023. Mary is survived by her two sons, Joshua R. Banks, and Brian E. Banks, daughter Darcey, A. Banks, two loving grandsons, Ian and Kai Zehnder-Banks, sisters: Kathleen Fitzgerald, Patti Buhr, Lori Card, and Vicki McCallen-Richards, and brothers Mike McCallen, James McCallen, and John McCallen....
Peter V. Spado
Jan 5, 2023
BALLSTON SPA – Peter V. Spado, 65, of Ballston Spa, formerly of Colonie, entered into rest on January 5, 2023. The son of the late Frank Angelo Spado and Shirley June (Crowley) Spado, Peter was born on May 4, 1957 in Albany, New York. He resided in Colonie for most of his life. Pete will be warmly remembered by loved...
Tracey Marie Barton
Jan 4, 2023
TROY, NY – Tracey Marie Barton, 46, of Troy, NY, entered into rest on January 4, 2023, at Albany Medical Center following a long illness. She was surrounded by love. The daughter of Lee Roy and Bonnie Marie (Miller) Judy of Clearville, PA, Tracey was born on July 7, 1976, in Cumberland, Maryland. She was raised in Clearville, PA and...
Michael Debonis
Jan 3, 2023
TROY – Michael "Mickey" DeBonis, 83, of Troy, passed away peacefully at a nursing home on January 3, 2023, after a short illness. He is survived by his many cousins and other family members. Born on June 24, 1939, son of the late Joseph and Lucy (Bagarose) DeBonis. Mickey grew up at 289 Fourth Street and spent most of life...
Donald Charles Ferguson
Jan 2, 2023
Donald C. Ferguson passes away Jan 2, 2023 at age 78. He is survived by his wife Jane Yates Ferguson and three daughters: Heather Courneene, Katherine Ekedahl and Starin Pinover, and brothers John and Paul Ferguson. He had six grandchildren, one great-grandson, seven nieces and eleven nephews. He was predeceased by his parents Dorothy Stark Ferguson and Chauncey Ferguson, his...
Dawn (Dubois) Bartholomew
Dec 30, 2022
SCHENECTADY – On January 19, 1968, a red headed spitfire came into this world and set it ablaze. On December 30, 2022, that flame was extinguished. Dawn is preceded in death by her mother and stepfather Marilyn and Steven Minnich, her father Marvin (Lee) DuBois and her grandparents Earnest and Gertrude Phillips. She is survived by her husband Thomas Bartholomew,...
Annemarie Mitchell
Dec 29, 2022
STILLWATER - Annemarie Mitchell, 65, of Stillwater and formerly of Niskayuna, passed away Thursday, December 29, 2022, surrounded by love, following her yearlong battle with cancer. Annemarie was a brilliant, passionate, and dynamic woman. Her buoyant spirit lit up every room. She valued her friendships, becoming like family to many. A talented artist, skilled and inventive craftswoman, her creativity flowed...
John C. Bloomingdale
Dec 29, 2022
TROY – John C. Bloomingdale, 61, of Troy, known to most as "Johnny B." passed away peacefully and surrounded by love at Samaritan Hospital on Thursday December 29, 2022. The son of the late John Bloomingdale and Evelyn (Barnum) Bloomingdale, John was born on August 16, 1961, in Troy, New York. In addition to his parents, John was predeceased by...
Jacalyn Stowe (Morby)
Dec 26, 2022
SCOTIA – Jacalyn "Jackie" Stowe (Morby), 73, of Scotia, formerly of Schenectady, entered into rest on December 26, 2022, at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady. The daughter of the late William and Frances (Culver) Mastalos, Jacalyn was born on October 6, 1949, in Bristol, Vermont. She was raised in Albany and graduated from Albany High School, class of 1967. Jacalyn was...
Donna L. Reston
Dec 21, 2022
AMSTERDAM – Donna L. Reston, 84, of Amsterdam, NY, passed away peacefully on December 21, 2022, two days after receiving a brain injury resulting from a fall. Her son James was by her side when she passed. The daughter of the late Thomas Lees and Leona Lees (Canary), Donna was born on August 17, 1938. She resided in Amsterdam her...
Mary E. Gordon
Dec 20, 2022
ALBANY – Mary E. Gordon, 92, passed away on Tuesday, December 20, 2022, at the Hospice Inn at St. Peter's Hospital following complications of COVID-19. The daughter of the late Charles and Mary (Fraley) Lawlor, Mary was born July 27, 1930, in Albany. Mary was a graduate of Albany High School and worked in the printing industry in Albany, later...
