James Sears Welch
Dec 20, 2022
VALLEY FALLS – James Sears Welch, 94, of Valley Falls, formerly of Schaghticoke, entered into rest on December 20, 2022, at Van Rensselaer Manor. The son of the late John G. and Mary (Sears) Welch, James was born on June 15, 1928, in Stillwater, New York. James was raised in Stillwater, where he received his High School education and has...
Andrew Joseph Palombo, Sr.
Dec 18, 2022
SCHENECTADY – Andrew J. Palombo, Sr., 37, of Schenectady, entered into rest on December 18, 2022, in the comfort of his own home surrounded by love. The son of Arthur and Donna Palombo, Andrew was born on April 25, 1985, in Niskayuna, New York. Andrew, or Andy, as he was affectionately known by his family and friends, was a lifelong...
Debra Ann Crawford
Dec 17, 2022
STEPHENTOWN – Debra Ann Crawford, 51, was born on May 12, 1971, in Buffalo, and most recently resided in Stephentown. She passed away recently on December 17, 2022. Debra attended Averill Park High School for the first two years of high school before moving with her family to Ithaca, N.Y., where she graduated in 1989 from Ithaca High School. She...
William F. Hayes V
Dec 16, 2022
WATERVLIET – William F. Hayes V (Delamater), 55, of Watervliet, entered into rest on December 16, 2022, following a long illness. The son of Donald W. and Marygrace (Sciacco) Delamater, William was born on October 15, 1967, in Troy, New York. He was raised in Watervliet and was a lifelong resident. Bill graduated from Watervliet High School, class of 1986....
Beverly Ann Millet
Dec 15, 2022
EAST GREENBUSH – Beverly Ann Millet, lately of 45 Hall Street in East Greenbush, passed away in the early morning hours of December 15, 2022. She was predeceased by her husband Richard Francis Millet, Sr., and was survived by her two brothers, six children, five grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Born on October 28, 1936, as Beverly Ann Graham, she...
Michael Toby Ogle
Dec 13, 2022
CASTLETON – Michael Toby Ogle, 36, of Castleton, formerly of Lansingburgh, entered into rest on December 13, 2022, following an illness. The son of Gary and Lydia (Seiger) Ogle, Michael was born on October 5, 1986, in Niskayuna, New York. He was raised in Lansingburgh, where he attended local schools. The Ogle Family moved to East Greenbush in later years...
David M. Eisenman
Dec 12, 2022
NASSAU - In loving memory of my brother, David M. Eisenman, who passed away on December 12, 2022, with his loving mom by his side. He was cared for by his son, mom, and brothers in his final weeks. Survivors include his loving mom, Betty Roberts, his son David M. Eisenman Jr, his brothers Donald and Daniel (Rosalba), his Uncle...
Veronica Ann Jones
Dec 9, 2022
Clifton Park – Veronica (Ronnie) Ann Jones, 63, Of Clifton Park, entered into rest on December 9, 2022. The daughter of the late George Mozeko, Jr. and Bernice Kathryn Mozeko (Deihl), however lovingly raised by her maternal grandmother, Elizabeth Edwards, Veronica was born on December 18, 1958, In Niskayuna, New York. Veronica Has Resided in Niskayuna, Watervliet, Malta, Troy, Stillwater,...
Bruce Wright
Dec 6, 2022
ROTTERDAM - Bruce Wright, 80, of Rotterdam, passed away on December 6, 2022. Born in Schenectady, New York he was the son of the late Kenneth Wright and Marjorie Flanagan. He is survived by his wife Janet, beloved son Ken Wright, cherished granddaughter Tabatha Wright, and stepbrother Dennis Flanagan (Lynne). Special recognition to Margaret Hanley and Community Hospice for their...
Roman Laba
Dec 5, 2022
SCHENECTADY - Roman A. Laba died on December 5, 2022. He was born November 20, 1944, in Germany, to Tymotej Laba and Olha Laba, nee Kokorudz, coming to America in 1949 as a Displaced Person. He is survived by his sister Lidia Pasamanick of Schenectady, cousins in the US and Ukraine, as well as his former wife Elisa Moskowitz. After...
Van Dyke Billings, Jr.
Dec 3, 2022
DOLGEVILLE - Van Dyke "Van" Billings, Jr., 76, of Dolgeville, NY, and formerly of Southbury, CT, passed away December 3, 2022, of complications from the flu. Van was born in Brooklyn, New York, in 1946, the first child of Van Dyke "Budd" Billings, Sr., a creative director for greeting card companies, and Kosma (Duhamel) Billings, a visual artist and high...
Eleanor Cole
Dec 2, 2022
GLENVILLE – Eleanor Cole, 89, of Glenville, entered into rest on December 2, 2022, at Glendale Home. The daughter of the late Arthur and Margaret Buddle, Eleanor was born on July 22, 1933, in Gloversville, New York. Survivors include her four daughters, Nancy, Janet, Kathleen, and Joann. Eleanor was the grandmother of 11 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. She is...
Michael Lawrence Stomp
Dec 1, 2022
SCHENECTADY – Michael Lawrence Stomp, 69, of Schenectady, entered into rest on December 1, 2022, in the comfort of his own home surrounded by his loving family. The son of the late Lawrence Stomp and the late Constance Volpe, Michael was born on February 11, 1953, in Schenectady, New York. Mr. Stomp was a lifelong resident of Schenectady. He was...
Robert John Papura
Nov 30, 2022
AMSTERDAM – Robert J. Papura, 54, of Amsterdam, passed away suddenly on November 30, 2022. Born on December 16, 1967, to Robert H. Papura and Jeanette (Dybas) Papura. Robert graduated from Amsterdam High School (Class of 1986). He was employed by B+B Plumbing & Heating as a journeyman. Robert was predeceased by the love of his life and wife Tara...
Michael A. Urgo
Nov 28, 2022
ALBANY - Michael A. Urgo, age 79, of Albany, NY, passed away on Monday, November 28, 2022, surrounded by his family. Michael was born on August 15, 1943, at Saint Vincent's Hospital in NYC to the late Millie and Alfred Urgo. Michael was predeceased by his sister Theresa Romano and his brother Rocco (Rocky) Urgo. Michael is survived by his...
Paul A. Meluch
Nov 27, 2022
ROTTERDAM – Paul A. Meluch, 79, of Rotterdam, passed away on November 27, 2022. He was born in Schenectady on December 6, 1942, to the late Anthony and Eleanor (Bukowski) Meluch. After graduating from Mont Pleasant High School, Paul enlisted in the United States Air Force and served from 1963 to 1966 when he was honorably discharged. He was a...
Jon Erik Stehr
Nov 26, 2022
SCHENECTADY – Jon Erik Stehr, 53, of Schenectady, entered into rest on November 26, 2022, at Ellis Hospital following a brief illness. The son of the late Kord A. Stehr and Berit J. Hammer-Duignan and stepson of Thomas Duignan, Jon was born on December 9, 1968, in Brooklyn, New York. From Brooklyn, Jon moved Upstate for his school years and...
Robert Alan Palmer
Nov 26, 2022
EARLTON, NY – It is with much sadness that we share the news of the sudden passing of Robert Alan Palmer. He died peacefully on Saturday morning, November 26, 2022, at the age of 78 at the Hospice Inn at St. Peter's Hospital in Albany. Robert was the devoted husband of Sandra Palmer for 54 years. He was the son...
Audrey Bennett
Nov 25, 2022
BALLSTON SPA – Our dear mother Audrey Bennett sadly passed away on November 25, 2022, at the age of 84. She was a wonderful mother who was always there when we needed her. She raised us (her two sons Raymond and Kenneth) as a single mother and did a great job of it. She also had many friends and was...
Linda Lee Reed
Nov 25, 2022
SCHENECTADY - Linda Lee Reed, 75, of Schenectady, passed away on November 25, 2022, at St. Peter's Hospital after a short illness. She was born Linda Gere in Saratoga Springs on March 8, 1947. She would go on to marry James Daniel Reed on July 19, 1969. She was a devoted wife and caring mother for over 50 years and...
