Obituaries

May 2, 2025

Schenectady, NY

Philip Joseph Longthon died on May 2, 2025. Born May 30,1957, Philip was the fifth of six children born to the late Paul T. Longthon and Virginia Wood Longthon, and was raised on Freleigh Place in the village of Coxsackie.

Philip traveled widely as a young adult on cross country trips and to...

May 1, 2025

SCHENECTADY – It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Alicio Rivera, affectionately known to many as "Junior the Body." Born on October 6, 1962, Alicio took his final breath on May 1, 2025, surrounded by love. Alicio was a man of many passions and talents. He found joy in dancing, singing opera, playing the congas, and...

Apr 30, 2025

COLONIE –

Agapito Pete Lebron Jr., 41, of Colonie, passed away on April 30, 2025, due to a kayaking accident while fishing on the Hudson River. Pete was born on April 30, 1984, in Bellevue Hospital, in Manhattan. He was raised in...

Apr 28, 2025

Sunrise: March 26, 1943 ~ Sunset: April 28, 2025

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Donna Jean Sanders Young was called to her Heavenly Home on April 28, 2025, at the age of 82. Born and raised in Washington, DC, Donna was preceded in...

Apr 28, 2025

TROY – On April 28, 2025, Alfreda Tillman of Troy New York, peacefully joined our Creator after a long illness. She was born in Hudson, New York on April 7, 1964, to her parents, Famous and Emorgaie Tillman. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her longtime companion Foster Williams. Freda was a very outgoing and giving person...

Apr 26, 2025

WESTERLO – Joseph C. Silvia, Jr., 80, of Westerlo and formerly of Hannacroix died at The Pines of Catskill on Saturday, April 26, 2025. He was born on March 6, 1945 in Albany, son of the late Joseph C Silvia Sr and Rose Ostrum. Joseph was raised and educated in Albany. Mr. Silvia was employed by the Teamsters Union, delivering...

Apr 22, 2025

In Loving Memory of Naomi Elizabeth Strickland, born in 1954, Naomi passed away on April 22, 2025 following a brief illness in Albany, New York. Her life was deeply rooted in her unwavering faith, a profound devotion to her family, a lifelong commitment to learning, and a genuine love of people.

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Apr 21, 2025

TROY –

Mrs. Yolanda Johnson, 63, of Troy, New York, formerly of Poland, passed away on April 21, 2025.

She was born in Poland on November 17, 1961 to the late Stefaine Slanda.

Yolanda moved...

Apr 20, 2025

EAST CHATHAM –

Curtis W. McIntyre, Sr., 74, of East Chatham, formerly of Red Rock, passed away on April 20, 2025.

He was born on December 7, 1950 in Hudson, New York. A son of the late Curtis D....

Apr 20, 2025

Richard "Dick" Healy Whiston September 27, 1942 – April 20, 2025

Richard "Dick" Healy Whiston, of Castleton, NY, beloved husband, father, brother, teacher, and friend, passed away peacefully on April 20, 2025 after living with Alzheimer's for many years.

Born in Kingston, New York, on September...

Apr 20, 2025

TROY –

Michael E. Pelton, Sr., 81, of Troy, formerly of Nassau, passed away peacefully at home on Easter Sunday, April 20, 2025.

Born in Albany, Michael was the son of the late James and Margaret (Harris) Pelton. Father, grandfather, and friend, Michael...

Apr 18, 2025

Gregorio M. Syquia JOHNSTOWN – Gregorio ("Greg") M. Syquia, 88, of Johnstown, died at the Nathaniel Littauer Hospital in Gloversville on April 18, 2025. He was born on April 4, 1937 in Manila, Philippines to the late Antonio Syquia and Jovita Mendoza Syquia and was the older brother to Zenaida M. Syquia. He was a college graduate with a degree...

Apr 18, 2025

SCHENECTADY –

Louis James Maura, 65, of Schenectady, passed away on April 18, 2025.

He was born on February 22, 1960 in Schenectady, NY, a son of the late Louis Maura and Diane (Boyark) Maura. Louis...

Apr 17, 2025

SCOTIA - With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Hector Fabio Escobar, who was born on April 22, 1952, and passed away peacefully on April 17, 2025, with his loving children by his side. Born in the vibrant city of Cali, Colombia, Hector embarked on a new chapter of his life in the early 1970s when he moved to...

Apr 16, 2025

Peter "Pete" Martyn Garvilla, 75, of Schenectady, NY died on April 16, 2025. Peter enjoyed the outdoors and loved to exercise. He had been an avid runner most of his life, and took up biking in recent years. Pete enjoyed taking his grandchildren hiking and fostering in them a love of nature.  When he wasn't on his bike, Pete could...

Apr 13, 2025

SCHENECTADY –

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Pasquale "Posh" J. Nicolella Jr., who left this world on April 13, 2025, at the age of 65. Born on June 12, 1959, in...

Apr 8, 2025

JACKSON – Arthur Earl Carroll, Jr. (Art/Butch), 73, of Jackson, NY, formerly of White Creek, passed away on April 8, 2025 in the comfort of his home surrounded by his family. Art was born, as he told it, "On a very snowy evening" March 4, 1952, at Mary McClellan Hospital in Cambridge, NY. He was the third child born to...

Apr 5, 2025

Catskill - Cody John Elmendorf, 61, of Catskill, NY passed away at his home on Saturday, April 5, 2025. Cody was born on January 24, 1964, in Poughkeepsie, NY and was the son of the late George and Cloey Elmendorf. He graduated from Hudson High School then attended Columbia Greene Community College. Cody worked at the SWM Ancram Mill as...

Apr 4, 2025

SCHENECTADY – Melody Anne Sheldrick, 80, of Schenectady, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her own home on Friday, April 4, 2025. She was the life partner of 44 years to Keith G. Carter, the Loving mother of: Michael Sheldrick (Melissa), Laurie Daversa (Dean), Corinna Gordon (Keith), Maryanne Paige, Steven Sheldrick (Fiorella) and Leslie Gardiner (Mike). Cherished grandmother of:...

Apr 2, 2025

AVERILL PARK – Mary Ann Nelipowitz, 87, died peacefully at Saint Peter's Hospice on Wednesday, April 2, 2025.  She was born in Syracuse, NY on May 5, 1937.  The daughter of the late Frank Nelipowitz and Annabelle (Alt).  Mary Ann was raised in the Syracuse area, later moving to the capital district.  She was a 1956 graduate of Central Square...