Elizabeth T. Thomas
Nov 22, 2014
Elizabeth T. Thomas, a lifelong resident of Columbia County, passed away on Saturday, November 22, 2014 following a courageous battle with leukemia. Born on August 3, 1943 to Mollie and Arthur Schoenherr, Elizabeth grew up on the Kinderhook Creek in Malden Bridge and attended New Lebanon Central High School. She would later move to Chatham Center where she and her...
Patricia E. Gardner
Nov 19, 2014
1952-2014 Feura Bush, N.Y. Patricia E. Gardner, 62, of Feura Bush, passed away after losing her battle with cancer on Wednesday, November 19, 2014, at her home with her family by her side. She was the beloved wife of Jeffrey R. Gardner. Patty was born in Pittsfield, MA on May 12, 1952, the daughter of the late Robert W. Jones...
Carol Jean Sitts
Nov 13, 2014
Carol Jean Sitts, a lifelong area resident, passed away after a long illness on Thursday, November 13, 2014. She died at home, peacefully, under hospice care with her family at her side. Carol was born in Central Bridge NY on December 23 1930. She grew up during the depression, but as she often said, she and her sister Katherine, never...
Britany Lin Shook
Nov 7, 2014
It is with great sadness that we announce the loss of Britany L. Shook, 24, of Chatham, New York. Britany's courageous battle against cancer ended on November 7, 2014. Britany was an amazing mother to Kairi Donenfeld, the absolute joy of her life. Besides her child, Britany also leaves behind her parents Missy & Kevin Shook, her siblings Lisa and...
Erwin Eugene Jordan
Sep 30, 2014
In life what Jay loved most was caring for Sue and Bandit. Their life together spanned over 36 years. The simple keys to the success of their love included; never failing to make each other laugh everyday about something, never failing to kiss each other good night and never saying good-bye but instead, see you later. Bandit aka "Boochie" was...
Rhonda M. Zini
Sep 23, 2014
DELMAR- Rhonda M. Zini March 20, 1949- September 23, 2014 Rhonda M. Zini, 65, of formerly of 11 Pine St. in Delmar, NY, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday September 23, at the Hospice Inn at St. Peter's Hospital following a long struggle with Ovarian Cancer. She was married to the late Frank Zini Jr. Daughter to the late John and...
Sharon Avner Kapilian
Sep 11, 2014
Town of Schodack, NY- Sharon Avner Kapilian passed away this past Thursday morning in her home on a country road that she joyfully shared with her daughter Claudia and son in law John. She was 93 and had lived an active and creative life as an artist, teacher and learner. She was a painter who got her start in the...
Richard R. Seebode, Sr.
Sep 10, 2014
Climax, NY Richard Seebode, Sr., 70, of Climax, NY, passed away Wednesday, September 10, 2014 at the Hospice Inn @ St. Peter's Hospital in Albany, NY. He is survived by his wife Mary Ellen, his sons Richard (Shannon) and Rodney. His great pride in life was his beloved grandchildren Kelsey Seebode, Samuel and Addison Seebode, and great grandson Jacob Swafford,...
Dennis Rickard
Aug 14, 2014
Colonie- With heavy hearts we regret to inform family and friends that our dearest son and nephew, Dennis Rickard, of Colonie, died unexpectedly on August 14th. He was only 36 years old. Dennis will be sorely missed by his family, friends and colleagues. Services will be private at the convenience of the family.
Stephen John Koenig
Aug 11, 2014
Albany- Stephen John Koenig was born July 18, 1982, in Albany, New York. He left this world on August 11, 2014, at the age of 32. He was the son of John R. Koenig of Albany, and the late Elizabeth Beckmann Koenig. Stephen was predeceased by his grandparents Bertha and Frank Koenig of Delmar. While attending Bethlehem Schools, he was...
Kenneth L. Metchick
Aug 8, 2014
Kenneth L. Metchick Albany- After a long illness, Mr. Kenneth L. Metchick, 59, of Albany died unexpectedly at his home on Friday morning August 8th, 2014. His loving family was by his side. Born in Albany on February 26, 1955 to the late Isadore and Edith (Kletzky) Metchick, Kenneth was raised in Albany and educated in area schools and a...
Nancy A. Purcell
Aug 1, 2014
Delmar- Nancy (Lyeth) Purcell of Delmar passed away suddenly at her home on August 1, 2014. She was just 60 years young. As an advertising representative with Supermedia in Albany, Nancy assisted many businesses around the Capital Region. She developed one-on-one connections with her clients and helped them with their advertising and listings. Nancy took her job seriously, she was...
Marybeth Claire Gottshall
Jul 23, 2014
NIVERVILLE- Marybeth Claire Gottshall, 66, died on her birthday, July 23, 2014, at Albany Medical Center. Born in Seattle, Washington, she was the daughter of Norma Groves Soden and Robert Soden. She grew up in Germany and Korea before attending Michigan State University to study art. After college she lived for many years in East Lansing, Michigan, where she raised...
Colister J. Brown
Jul 22, 2014
Albany- Colister J. Brown, 67, of Albany, expired due to natural causes on Tuesday July 22, 2014 at Albany Memorial Hospital. Born in Harlem, NY where she resided until 2000, Ms. Brown was a retired food service worker at KIPP middle school. Ms. Brown is the daughter of the late Colister J Byrd (Ensley) and David Byrd. Survived by her...
David C. Findlay
Jul 14, 2014
Halfmoon David C. Findlay, 56, of Halfmoon, lost his courageous battle with melanoma on July 14,2014.He passed peacefully with his sisters at his side at the Hospice Inn at Saint Peter's Hospital in Albany. David was born in Bayside, New York on February 14, 1958. He was the first born child of the late David and Josephine Findlay. He was...
Russell Austin Taylor
Jul 12, 2014
Embden, Maine- Russell Austin Taylor, 86, of Embden, Maine and Schenectady, New York, passed away peacefully on July 12, 2014 with his family at his side. Russell is survived by his wife of 66 years Anna Taylor, his daughters Deborah Eaton of Schenectady, NY and Tammy (George) Spakowski of Southbury, CT, his son Paul Taylor (Beth Manero) of Holden, MA....
Hershel E. George, Jr.
Jul 11, 2014
Hershel E. George, Jr., 79, peacefully passed into Spirit at home in Albany, New York on July 11, 2014, after a courageous battle with cancer. Hershel was born in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, the son of the late Hershel E. George, Sr. and Margaret Theo George. He graduated from Parkers Chapel High School and received a BA in History and a...
James H. Grimes
Jun 23, 2014
James "Buddy" Grimes , 70, passed away in his home on Monday, June 23, 2014, after a yearlong battle with cancer. James was born on February 29, 1944 in Troy, NY to the late Hiram T. Grimes and Anna Ruth Robinson Grimes and spent his life living in the Capital Region. He was a wonderful, compassionate man with a great...
John R. Keenan, Jr.
Jun 22, 2014
Schenectady- John "Jack" Keenan, Jr., 64 of Schenectady, died on Sunday June 22, 2014 at Ellis Hospital. A son of the late John R. Keenan, Sr. and Margaret (Dorrance) Keenan, he was born in Niskayuna and was a lifelong resident of the Schenectady area. Jack served his country in the U.S. Army from 1972 until 1974 as a military police...
Edward S. Anderson
Jun 19, 2014
Wynantskill – Edward S. Anderson, age 47 of Wynantskill, died unexpectedly at home on June 19, 2014. His ready smile, his fun loving nature, laughter and his ever ready helping hands will be sorely missed. Born in Troy, he was the son of the late John and Joanne Anderson. Survivors include his siblings Gerard (Annegret) Anderson of Long Island, Martha...
