Obituaries

Aug 24, 2025

SCOTIA – Albert P. Marvell, Jr., 83, of Scotia, formerly of Albany, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, August 24, 2025. He was born in Albany on January 19, 1942, a son of the late Albert P. Marvell, Sr. and Jane P. (King) Marvell. Albert was raised in Albany and received his education from St. Joseph's Academy in...

Aug 21, 2025

GUILDERLAND – February 4, 1953 - August 21, 2025 The Sellner family lost our dear brother Keith on August 21, 2025 following aggressive liver cancer. Keith was the son of Leonard and Helen Sellner and was mentally challenged from birth. In spite of this condition, he was one cheerful and talkative soul for his family and those in his Living...

Aug 21, 2025

BALLSTON SPA – Mrs. Patricia Restrepo-Fiorey, 56, of Ballston Spa, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her own home on Thursday, August 21, 2025 surrounded by the love of her family. She was born on December 9, 1968 in Queens, New York, a daughter of Carlos and Chela Restrepo. Beloved wife of Tony Fiorey, whom she married on February...

Aug 20, 2025

CHATHAM – Mary Loretta Daniel, 72, passed away peacefully with her loving husband, son, and daughter by her side on August 20th, 2025, following a valiant battle with ovarian cancer. Mary was exceptionally strong and simultaneously wonderfully soft, fiercely independent, loyal, a hard worker, and always very curious and open to the wonders of the world. The first-born daughter of...

Aug 17, 2025

SCHENECTADY – Paul Ross Avery, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend, passed away suddenly at the age of 64 on August 17, 2025. Born on November 14, 1960, in Amsterdam, NY, Paul was the cherished son of Robert and Jane (Martin) Avery. Paul dedicated many years of his life to serving his community through the Stanford Heights Fire Department....

Aug 17, 2025

SCHENECTADY –

Linda Fink, 72, of Schenectady, New York, passed away on August 17, 2025 after a long battle with leukemia.

Linda was predeceased by her husband Ed Fink. She is survived by her loving daughter, Victoria...

Aug 17, 2025

COLONIE –

Rose Murielle Morris, 38, died the morning of August 17, 2025, after a brief illness.

Rose was born on February 4, 1987, in Gressier, Haiti. She was adopted by Jonathan and Sharon Morris, of Pittstown,...

Aug 13, 2025

REXFORD –

William James O'Connor passed away on August 13, 2025 at his home in Rexford.

Born in Queens NY on April 4, 1947, he was the eldest of the seven children of William and Edna (Glasco) O'Connor. Bill was a graduate of...

Aug 12, 2025

CHATHAM, NY – Mark M. Scheingold (affectionately known as Mickey), 81, of Chatham passed away peacefully at the Hospice Inn, on Tuesday, August 12, 2025. Mark was born in Queens, NY, grew up in Fair Lawn, NJ, and later relocated to Chatham, NY  to be closer to his family. Mark earned a degree in Computer Science at Montclair University during...

Aug 12, 2025

EAST GREENBUSH - Beatrice "Bea" Zirpoli, 82, of East Greenbush, NY, passed away peacefully at home on August 12, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. Born on March 2, 1943, in Albany, NY, Bea was the beloved daughter of the late Albert and Margaret Zirpoli. She was predeceased by her daughter Donna; grandchildren Matthew and Grace; and siblings...

Aug 9, 2025

ALBANY –

Carol Lise (Sevigny) Franchell born April 3, 1948 (parents Robert and Ghislaine (LaBarre) Sevigny) died August 9, 2025, leaving her brother Richard and his wife, her sister spirit, Jacquelyn.

Grateful for a life...

Aug 7, 2025

FORT EDWARD – "Just like the white wing dove".  You cannot hear a Stevie Nicks song without thinking about her biggest fan, Dawn Nikki Greco, of Fort Edward, NY (Moreau) She passed away unexpectedly on August 7, 2025, in Glens Falls, NY.  She was only 56. Beloved mother, sister, aunt, friend and lover of all animals. Predeceased by her husband...

Aug 7, 2025

SCOTIA –

A Celebration of the Life of Yvette (Carpenter) Foti

Yvette (Carpenter) Foti, 84, of Scotia, left this world peacefully on August 7, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

Born...

Aug 4, 2025

ROTTERDAM JUNCTION – Mrs. Elin Jean Buccino, 90, of Rotterdam Junction, passed away Monday, August 4, 2025 at the Glendale Nursing Home with loved ones by her side. She was born on May 24, 1935 in Queens, New York to the late Peter G. Grau and Elin I. Grau (Jonsson). She married the love of her life, the late Charles...

Aug 4, 2025

ALBANY – Christina Mary Giordano (née VanSteen), age 81, of Albany, NY, passed away peacefully on August 4, 2025. She was born in New York, NY, in 1944. Christina is survived by her three daughters and their partners: Stacey Giordano and wife Xiomara Giordano, Denise Giordano and partner Peter Connelly, and Susann (Giordano) Wheeler and husband Matthew Wheeler. She was...

Aug 2, 2025

COHOES – It is with deep sadness, we announce the passing of Francis L. Verchereau, 87, of Cohoes, New York. He passed away peacefully on August 2, 2025 at the Hospice Inn at Saint Peter's Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Francis was a Navy veteran and a successful businessman, including: Globe Electric, Verloi Hardware and multiple real estate investments....

Aug 2, 2025

BALLSTON SPA – Donald L. Bell, 92, passed away peacefully at home August 2, 2025. Born on January 25, 1933 in Schenectady NY to the late William and Elizabeth Bell. He attended Mont Pleasant high school and Siena college. He worked at GE as a Health physicist in radiological training. He and his wife Judy spent many happy years in...

Aug 1, 2025

SCHENECTADY – Patricia Ann Fitzpatrick, 76, of Schenectady, NY, passed away peacefully on August 1, 2025, just two days after her 76th birthday. Born and raised in Schenectady, Patricia spent her life deeply rooted in the community she loved. She had a quiet strength, a generous spirit, and a heart full of love for her family, animals, and the simple...

Jul 30, 2025

WYNANTSKILL – Elizabeth Anne "Betty" Aucoin, 67, of Wynantskill, NY, formerly of Waltham, MA, passed away on Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at home following a long illness. She was born on November 26, 1957 in Waltham, MA, a daughter of the late Joseph Warren Curtis and Marie Pauline (Coye) Curtis. Known as Betty by family and friends, she was raised...

Jul 24, 2025

NORTH BENNINGTON, VT – Cynthia J. Overstreet, 48, of North Bennington, Vermont, passed away at Albany Medical Center on July 24, 2025. She was born in Bennington, Vermont on Veteran's Day, November 11, 1976, a daughter of William Matson, Sr. and Pamela (Baldwin) Matson. Cynthia graduated from Arlington Memorial High School (Class of 1994), she attended classes at CCV. Cynthia...