Obituaries

May 17, 2025

Garland Lee Smith, known as Lee Smith,  passed away at the age of 92 on May 17, 2025. Lee  was born on December 24, 1932 in South Whitley, IN. He was the son of Garland Albert Smith and Minerva Smith of South Whitley Indiana, and the youngest of 4 children.  He lived the majority of his life in Huntington IN,...

May 17, 2025

BALLSTON SPA – Jeffrey S. Normandin passed away May 17, 2025 after his​ courageous fight with cancer, surrounded by his loving family. He was born September 10, 1960 in Springfield, Massachusetts to Lionel Normandin and Theresa Jane Normandin. Jeffrey is survived by his loving wife of 29 years Carol Normandin, his son Steven Normandin​ (Stephanie), his sisters Carrie Normandin (Gordon)...

May 16, 2025

July 10, 1957 - May 16, 2025 RENSSELAER - Aaron Royce Beach, 67, has lost his courageous battle with cancer. He passed away peacefully with his family by his side. Aaron was the beloved son of the late Gordon and Joan Beach. Aaron survived by his loving wife and best friend Terry of 51 years. Aaron had a wonderful life...

May 14, 2025

EAST GREENBUSH –

Carolyn Jeanette LaClair passed away the afternoon of May 14, 2025 in her home in East Greenbush, NY with her family by her side. She was predeceased by her parents, T. Maynard LaClair and M. Isabel Bond LaClair, her brothers, Louis M. and Thomas...

May 12, 2025

(1998–2025)

WATERFORD -

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Aaron Newkirk, age 26, of Waterford, NY, who left this world on May 12th, 2025. Born in 1998, Aaron was the cherished son of Timothy and Kathy Newkirk. From an early age, Aaron brought joy, laughter,...

May 11, 2025

CLAVERACK – It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Christopher Ellithorpe, 60, of Claverack, who departed this life, at his home on May 11, 2025, with his devoted family by his side after a courageous battle with illness. Chris was a graduate of Taconic Hills High School class of 1983 and for the...

May 9, 2025

ALBANY –

Robert Eugene Vitullo, Sr. passed into the eternal arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on May 9, 2025.

Bob was born on July 14, 1934, in Cranston Rhode Island to Rose Vitullo, and was orphaned at birth.  Bob was...

May 3, 2025

In Loving Memory

of

Bruce A. Lewis

May 17,1946 - May 03, 2025

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...