Lori Patricia Sim
Sep 16, 2021
SCHENECTADY- Lori Patricia Sim (Walker) passed away unexpectedly on September 16, 2021. She is survived by her loving husband Frank T. Sim whom she happily spent the last 23 years within Schenectady, NY. She leaves behind her children Kim Drozdzal-Taylor (David), Amanda Hempstead (John), Butchie Manchester, Bernadette Manchester, her stepson Glen Sim (Brandie) and her bonus daughter Jolene Russ. She...
Connie Jean Dominy
Sep 15, 2021
SCHENECTADY- Connie Jean Dominy, 67, of Schenectady, passed away peacefully on September 15, 2021, following a brief illness. Connie was born in Plattsburgh on May 23, 1954, the daughter of the late Fred Boudreau and Rachel Vaughn. Connie was employed by the State of New York in the Health Department for 15 years. Survivors include her husband of 20 years,...
Joan Helena Desbiens
Sep 14, 2021
SCHENECTADY- Joan Helena Desbiens (Jo-An), with her loving children by her side, has peacefully entered everlasting love of Jesus Christ on Tuesday, September 14, 2021. Joan was born in Island Pond, Vermont on July 10, 1942, to Joseph Edward Morissette and Ann (Fleury) Morissette. She attended St. Mary's Academy and graduated from Sacred Heart High School, New Port, Vermont in...
Curtis C. Van Valkenburgh
Sep 12, 2021
LONG ISLAND, NY- Curtis Coolidge Van Valkenburgh passed away peacefully on September 12, 2021 at his daughter's home in Guilderland, NY. He was born in NJ in 1924 and grew up on a large dairy farm in Bedford Hills NY. He graduated from Stevens Institute of Technology with an Engineering degree and began working for Grumman Aerospace Corporation. In 1947...
Jean Norton
Sep 11, 2021
WATERVLIET- Jean Norton passed away on Saturday September 11, 2021. Jean had been battling numerous health problems for years and is now free of the body that had failed her and is at peace. Jean was born to the late Daniel W. Norton and Bessie Grace (Durkee) Norton in Kingsbury New York on April 20, 1942. She was the youngest...
Charlotte Ann Jones
Sep 9, 2021
GLENMONT- Charlotte A. Jones, 80, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 9, 2021, with her loving family by her side. She was born in Albany on September 15, 1940 to the late Marie Vogel (Nelson) and Charles LaBarge. In 1958 she married the love of her life, James J. Jones. They moved to Glenmont in 1972, where they raised 7...
Peter William Smith
Sep 9, 2021
CLIFTON PARK- On September 9, 2021, life's journey ended for Peter W. Smith, another victim of Alzheimer's Disease at the age of 74. Peter was born in Oneonta, NY and has recently lived in Clifton Park. Prior to his move to Clifton Park, he was a resident of Saratoga Springs. Along with his wife Diane, Pete moved to Clifton Park...
Alice S. Mceachron
Sep 9, 2021
GANSEVOORT- Alice S. McEachron, 84, of Gansevoort, passed away on September 9, 2021. Services will be private at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are under the direction of Simple Choices, Inc. Cremation Service To leave a special message for the family, please visit: SimpleChoicesCremation.com
Alexander O'Toole
Sep 8, 2021
SCHENECTADY- Alexander O'Toole was born in Stockbridge, GA on January 25, 2003. He grew up outside of Atlanta and in his early teens was a member of the wrestling team, was a soloist with his school chorus and active in 4-H. At 14, he was the youngest member of the Oxford, GA Parks Committee. Alex developed and taught a STEM...
Helen M. Scensny
Sep 4, 2021
WATERFORD- Helen M. (Sajler) Scensny of Waterford, passed away on September 4, 2021, in the comfort of her home after a brief illness. Helen was the daughter of Stella (Rogus) and Frank Sajler and was educated in Watervliet along with her 8 siblings of whom Dorothy Quintal and Fred Sajler survive. She was a dedicated wife and homemaker and went...
Robert Leslie Cunningham
Sep 3, 2021
RENSSELAER- Cunningham, Robert (Bob) Leslie, 62, of Rensselaer passed away with his wife at his side on September 3, 2021, after a long illness. Born in Rensselaer NY, he was the son of the late Betty Jean (Hackman) and Frank T. Cunningham. Bob is survived by his wife of 19 years; Penny Childs-Cunningham; his two brothers, Frank T. (Pamela) and...
Clyde Allan Johnson
Sep 1, 2021
CLIFTON PARK- Clyde Allan Johnson "Al" Al Johnson, age 67, passed away unexpectedly on September 1, 2021 due to COVID. Despite vaccination, Al unknowingly contracted COVID, causing hypoxia, leading to multiple heart attacks from which he could not recover. Al was born in Canton, OH on March 4, 1954. Al was pre-deceased by his biological father, Clyde Johnson, his beloved...
Donna Marie Iler
Aug 31, 2021
DALTON, MASS- Donna M. Iler, 71, of Dalton, MA passed away peacefully on August 31, 2021 at Craneville Place of Dalton where she had resided for the past 14 years. Born in Troy, she was the beloved daughter of the late Marvin and Antoinette (Federico) Iler and was a graduate of Lansingburgh High School, class of 1969. Donna is survived...
Lori J. Chicoine
Aug 30, 2021
April 8, 1962-August 30, 2021 Lori J. Chicoine, 59 of Troy, has passed away at Burns Apartments on Monday, August 30, 2021. She was the wife of John K. Chicoine, married in 1992. Lori enjoyed most of her days outside feeding chipmunks and squirrels with her grandchildren, always with a cup of coffee alongside her. When her grandchildren weren't around...
Rodger L. Fink
Aug 28, 2021
ALBANY- Rodger L. Fink of Albany died August 28, 2021 attended by his beloved partner of 19 years, Laura Paris, and his younger brother Newt of Gloucester, Massachusetts. He was 78. Born in Rochester, N.Y., he graduated Binghamton Central High School and the College of Wooster in Wooster, Ohio. He earned an MA in English Literature at Syracuse University. A...
Thomas G. Kilgallon
Aug 28, 2021
EAST GREENBUSH- Thomas G. Kilgallon, 85, of East Greenbush, NY died peacefully on August 28, 2021 at the VA Medical Center. Born in Troy, NY on January 10, 1936. He was the son of the late James J. and Mary C. McMahon Kilgallon. Tom had worked his entire career in the food industry, most notably as Head Chef at the...
Matthew V. Pollock
Aug 24, 2021
BRUNSWICK- Matthew Vincent Pollock, 69, of Brunswick, passed away peacefully on August 24, 2021 after a months-long illness. Born on February 23, 1952 to Kenneth and Mary (Nailor) Pollock, Matt graduated from Troy High School, Troy NY and then served in the U.S. Navy. Matt leaves behind many Nailor, Abate, Galarneau and Brisson cousins who will miss him dearly. An...
Marjorie Elizabeth Brennan
Aug 23, 2021
COHOES- Marjorie Elizabeth Brennan, 51 of Cohoes, died after a brief illness at her residence on August 23, 2021 with her family by her side. Born and raised in Cohoes NY, she was the daughter of the late Joseph P Brennan Sr., and the late Marjorie Elizabeth Sheldrick. Sister of Tina Kochanski, Joseph P. Brennan Jr., and Peter L. Brennan....
Prospero C. Castro
Aug 22, 2021
CLIFTON PARK- Prospero Ciro Castro, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 22nd with his loving family by his side. Born on June 5th, 1939 in Higuerote, Venezuela, he was the son of Carmen Castro and Prospero Abdon Arenas. He was a former Coronel in the Venezuelan Airforce and Criminal Attorney, and always had a...
Christopher J. Gloeckner
Aug 20, 2021
ALBANY- At home with family, and the puppy, at his side Christopher gently passed on from this earthly realm on Friday, August 20, 2021. Born and raised in Albany, Chris attended Vincentian Institute (VI) and Russell Sage College. He retired from the Times Union after 33 years as a Circulation District Manager, including serving 18 years as an active Newspaper...
