William J. Goetz, Iii
Apr 19, 2020
Galway, NY William J. Goetz III (Bill) passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2020 in his home at the age of 86 surrounded by his family after a long illness (pulmonary fibrosis). Bill was born on August 17, 1933 in Schenectady, N.Y. to William J. Goetz, Jr. and Helen V. (Canfield) Goetz. Bill graduated Mont Pleasant High School in 1952...
Robert C. Cramer, Jr.
Apr 14, 2020
Voorheesville, NY Robert "Buddy" Cramer passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by the love and laughter of his family and dearest friend on April 14, 2020 after a courageous battle with bile duct cancer. Born in Albany on, April 3, 1952, he was the son of Ann Schwab Cramer who raised him together with his grandmother Mae Baker Schwab...
Susanne C. Valigorsky
Apr 9, 2020
Cohoes, NY Susanne C. Valigorsky, 62, passed away on Thursday, April 9, 2020 at the Hospice Inn at St. Peter's Hospital. Susanne was born in Ticonderoga, NY, daughter of the late, Barbara Gorman and James W. Lang. She was a graduate of Cohoes High School. Susanne is survived by and will be lovingly remembered by her children: Robert Valigorsky, Jr.,...
Frank Leslie Seymour
Apr 6, 2020
Frank Leslie Seymour, 71, of Averill Park, died at home on April 6, 2020 after being diagnosed with cancer a few months prior. Born on December 24, 1948 in Syracuse, the only child of Charlotte Margaret (Wohlleben) and Leslie Frederick Seymour, he graduated from Central Tech in Syracuse and went on to attend college at SUNY Oswego where he met...
Dora Piccone
Apr 3, 2020
Dora Piccone, 94, died on April 3, at Ellis Hospital of pneumonia. She is survived by sister, Lena Panetta of Kingston, Ontario, three children-Ilia (David) Yohay, Carl (Janice) Piccone and Sandra (Mitchell) Brill, four grandchildren-Michael (Brittany) Yohay, Sarah (Benjamin) Eaquinto, Alex Brill and Morgan Brill. She is also survived by her great granddaughter, Zahara Yohay. Dora was born in Ovindoli,...
Stephen A. Strzesiewski Iii
Apr 1, 2020
Stephen A. Strzesiewski III age 75, passed away on April 1, 2020, peacefully at his home in Schenectady. Stephen was born in Albany, New York on September 12, 1944. Stephen worked as an Albany city Firefighter for 20 years (1970-1990). He also served in the Army National Guard with honorable discharge. In his early years he enjoyed hunting, fishing, and...
Eileen F. Pousada
Mar 27, 2020
Cairo, NY On Friday, March 27, 2020, the world released a special heart. Eileen Relyea-Pousada, born on May 1st, 1946, joined her predeceased Mother, Father and two sisters Judy and Donna, in heaven. She is survived by a large loving family. Her husband, Michael Pousada, two son's John Suraci and Michael D. Pousada as well as two grandson's Michael and...
Audrey H. Torre
Mar 27, 2020
Audrey H Torre, 70, of Ganesvoort NY passed away peacefully on Friday March 27, 2020, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Audrey is survived by her loving wife of 31 years, Lorraine Glenn. Her daughters Patricia (Torre) Ferguson, Carmelina (Torre) Coon, son Michael Torre, sister Ella Blade, several grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and her extended family at...
Frederick J. Doring, Jr.
Mar 26, 2020
Speigletown, NY Frederick J. Doring Jr., 73, passed away on March 25th, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on June 1st, 1946 in Troy, NY, the son of Annamae and Frederick Doring Sr. He is survived by his loving wife Carol A. Doring, his devoted children Christopher (Debbie) Doring , Jeffrey (Andrea) Doring and...
Richard Kastraveckas
Mar 16, 2020
Richard Kastraveckas, 68, of Perth NY, died peacefully on Monday, March 16, after a long illness. Born in Amsterdam on June 17, 1951, son of the late Edward and Julia Kastraveckas. Rick attended local schools and received his Masters in Education in Buffalo. Rick worked in special education for many years, including Oneida County BOCES, where he received an award...
Michael D. Mott
Mar 11, 2020
Niskayuna- Michael D. Mott, 70, of Niskayuna died on Wednesday March 11 at Ellis Hospital, Schenectady. He was the son of the late Donald D. Mott and Elizabeth A. Hesler Mott. Mr. Mott was a graduate of Niskayuna High School and worked as an office clerk. Michael loved reading, TV, films, music, theater and the Mets. He was proud to...
Henry Joseph Schweikert, Iii
Mar 9, 2020
Halfmoon, NY Henry J. Schweikert, III., passed away peacefully on Monday March 9, 2020. He was born in Queens, NY on October 6 1950 to Henry and Barbara (Schaefer) Schweikert. He was a graduate of Elmont High School in Elmont, NY. He enlisted in the US army in 1971 and served honorably during the Vietnam War before an honorable discharged...
Linda E. Koblenzer
Feb 25, 2020
Schenectady, NY Linda Ethel (Cross) Koblenzer, 81, of Schenectady passed away peacefully on, February 25th, 2020 surrounded by her loving family at Baptist Health Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Scotia, NY after a brief illness. Linda was born in Springfield, MA on August 6th, 1938 to the late Stanley N. Cross and Ruth (Moody) Cross. She was predeceased by her...
Richard Jay Murphy
Feb 22, 2020
Richard Jay Murphy Obituary Clifton Park, NY Richard Jay Murphy, 74, passed away quietly on February 22, 2020. Jay was the son of the late Walter J. and Mary E. (Loftus) Murphy. He is survived by his four children: Sarah Murphy (Scott) of Colorado, Megen Murphy of Albany, NY Laura Murphy of Florida, and Christopher Scott Murphy of Clifton Park,...
Barbara Ann Halliday
Feb 20, 2020
Troy, NY Barbara Ann Halliday, 71, born October 29, 1948 in Rutland, VT to Ford E. Halliday and Antoinette Barone, died February 20, 2020, with her family by her side in Troy NY. A family service will be held at a later date. She leaves her sisters: Mary Jane Fuller (Richard) and Linda Halliday; her nephews: Chris Connor (Heidi) and...
William A. Muscanell
Feb 20, 2020
William "Bill" Anthony Muscanell was born to Fioreangelo and Madalena (Majoire) Muscanell on May 7, 1929 in Schenectady, NY. He died on February 20, 2020 in Albany, NY at the age of 90, surrounded by family members. The son of Italian immigrants, Bill was born and raised in the Mont Pleasant section of Schenectady, the youngest of seven brothers. He...
John Wilson Tanner
Feb 20, 2020
Slingerlands, NY John Tanner, 62, of Slingerlands, NY past away, February 20, 2020, after a short illness, at St. Peter's Hospital Hospice Inn, Albany, NY. Born, July 2, 1957, he was the son of the late Gardiner and Virginia (Carl) Tanner. John was a Graduate of Bethlehem HS He is survived by his loving wife of 28 years, June M....
Elayne K. Cross
Feb 8, 2020
SLINGERLANDS Elayne K. Cross, 92, died peacefully, February 8, 2020, at her home of over 65 years. Born in Detroit, MI, she was the daughter of Frank and Frances Kerwinski and the eldest sister to seven siblings. She moved to Albany as a young adult. For over 35 years Elayne worked handling the books at the dental office of Esmay...
Anne Elizabeth Jakucewicz
Feb 8, 2020
Anne (Betty) E. Wheeler Jakucewicz, 89, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 8, 2020 at Pine Haven Nursing Home in Philmont, NY. Betty was born in Troy, New York on January 3, 1931. She was the daughter of the late Catherine and Clayton Wheeler. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, the late Henry Jakucewicz who passed away...
David John Kiszkiel
Jan 30, 2020
Schenectady, NY David J. Kiszkiel, 77, passed away peacefully at home on January 30, 2020. David was a Navy veteran honorably serving from 1960-1962. He retired from CNA Insurance Co. in 1999; he then worked at the Town of Colonie Golf Course until 2018. Survived by his wife, Cassandra P. Kiszkiel, a daughter, Rebecca Kiszkiel Wert, a son Joseph Kiszkiel...
