Sep 4, 2025

Schenectady – Faye Minard, age 79, of Niskayuna passed away on September 4, 2025 at Ellis Hospital after a brief illness.

She was born on March 1, 1946 and was a lifelong resident of Schenectady NY. She was the daughter of the late Bertha L. Silverman and H. Kamien Silverman. Faye and her family were instrumental in the founding of the...

Sep 2, 2025

Niskayuna, NY – Marianne Helene (Blaffer) Hustedt of Niskayuna, Cherry Plain, and Bellmore, New York, passed away at the age of 100 on September 2, 2025 at the Teresian House, Albany, NY.

Marianne was born in Bremerhaven, Germany on July 5, 1925 to Heinrich and Frieda Blaffer. She trained as a clerk in a mercantile store, but was sent to work...

Jul 29, 2025

AMSTERDAM – William P. Van Patten, 55, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 29, 2025.

He was born at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady on May 8, 1970 to Kristine Ruth Barbuti. Bill graduated from Linton High School and Schenectady Community College.

He was in the food service industry from age 16 to the present. He worked at Glens Falls Hospital and presently...

Jul 17, 2025

Schenectady - Mary Helen Rucker McCary died on Thursday July 17, surrounded by family.

Helen was born in 1926, in Denton, Texas, to George Rucker and Kennie Dazey Holt Rucker. Her father died not long after her birth; because Helen was a sickly child not expected to live long, the doctors told her mother to take her home and let her...

Jun 18, 2025

Niskayuna - Audrey Louise Hohman Bain, 93, passed away peacefully June 18, 2025. She was an adoring wife to her husband David, proud mother of daughter Hillary (Joseph) Ferrazzi and Andrew Bain, grandmother to Porter (Ben) Mills, Thompson Bain and Anna Ferrazzi, and great-grandmother of Thea. She is fondly remembered by her sister Norma, her brother Bob and many beloved...

Jun 3, 2025

Niskayuna – Sally Thomas Eggers, 85, passed away peacefully on June 3, 2025.

Sally was born in Ballston Spa, New York on June 5th 1939 to Allen and Betty Thomas. She grew up on Lake Lonely in Saratoga Springs, New York and graduated from Saratoga High School in 1957.

The next four years she spent at Wheaton College in Norton, MA graduating...

May 23, 2025

NISKAYUNA - Joan M. Terwilliger, 90, of Niskayuna, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 23, 2025 at her residence, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born in Schenectady on July 15, 1934 and graduated from Nott Terrace High School in 1952. Joan was united in marriage to Ronald “Twig” Terwilliger on February 9, 1957 at Sacred Heart Church. They had...

Apr 18, 2025

Niskayuna - Margaret Eleanor Horsfall Schadler of Niskayuna, NY, died peacefully on April 18, 2025, at the Glen Eddy in Niskayuna, NY at the age of 93. Margy was born on August 31, 1931, in Geneva, NY, to the late James Gordon Horsfall and Sue Belle Overton Horsfall.

After graduating from Hamden High School in Hamden, CT in 1949, Margy attended...

Mar 28, 2025

Schenectady – Alfred W. Canova, 96, formerly of Niskayuna, passed away peacefully on March 28 surrounded by his family.

Alfred is survived by his wife of 73 years, Carolyn, his children James Canova (Debra), Cynthia Michelin, William Canova (Amy), grandchildren Michael, Lauren, Steven, his brother Ronald Canova. Alfred was predeceased by his brother Lester, his sister Evelyn, and his grandson, Brandon.

Al...

Mar 10, 2025

Schenectady – Deborah Kellam Keenan, 70, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Monday, March 10, 2025. She was born in 1954 to the late Newton J. and Georgeina (Wilson) Kellam in Schenecetady.

Deborah worked for many years as a dental assistant at the office of Dr. Wilson & Buchakjian in Schenectady.

She enjoyed...

Feb 10, 2025

Schenectady - Eleanor Elva (Brumaghim) Wright died on Monday, February 10, 2025 at Kingsway Arms nursing home.

Born in Delmar, NY, on December 26, 1926, she was the daughter of Stuart L. Brumaghim and Norma (Steenburgh) Brumaghim.

She attended the former Cobleskill Central School and upon completing her education, she was employed by Selkirk Hardware...

Feb 9, 2025

SCHENECTADY – Laura D’Ammasso passed away at Ellis Hospital on February 9, 2025 with her loving son by her side.  Laura was the daughter of the late Josephine and Fred Alteri.  After attending Schenectady schools, Laura worked for over 30 years at Ellis Hospital.  She took great joy in spending time with family and friends, enjoyed holiday gatherings, dining...

Feb 6, 2025

Schenectady – Frances E. Searles, 96, passed away on Thursday, February 6, 2025 at Kingsway Arms Nursing Center. Born October 13, 1928, Frances was predeceased by her parents, Frank and Anna Nye of Schenectady, her husband of 63 years, Norman C. Searles, a son Peter Norman Searles and a grandson, Conar Norman McCown.  Her golden retriever, Barney, was so...

Feb 1, 2025

Niskayuna – Theresa Francis Ziegler passed away peacefully at the age of 90 at Kingsway Arms Nursing Center on February 1, 2025 after a wonderfully full life.  A long-time resident of Niskayuna, Theresa was born in Scotia, New York on December 3, 1934 to the late Luigi Isabella and Francesca Pirolo Isabella.  Raised in Scotia, New York, she was...

Jan 26, 2025

MALTA – Eleanor R. Mach, loving wife, mother and grandmother, passed away on Sunday, January 26, 2025 at her home in Malta, NY.

Eleanor was born on September 5th, 1946 in Schenectady, NY to Joseph A. Gautie and Rosemond (Frederick) Gautie, she was the oldest of six children. Eleanor was a graduate of Linton High School in...

Jan 5, 2025

Michael Earl Chandler, 63, passed away at his home on January 5th, 2025. Mike was born into a boisterous, loving, large family on September 17th1961 in Schenectady, New York. Being born the sixth of seven children, Mikey was adored by his older siblings and acquired many nicknames like “Cushy-boo” or “Mr. Moto”. From an early age it was clear...

Dec 31, 2024

Niskayuna - William Augustus Howe III, age 59, died at his home on December 29, 2024, after a long illness. Born on February 7, 1965 in Schenectady, New York, he was the son of William Gerow Howe and Irene Williams Howe.

Bill attended public school in Niskayuna, NY and was a National Merit Scholar, and went on...

Dec 20, 2024

New York City - Laura A. Weatherhead, 69, of New York City, NY, passed away unexpectedly at home on December 20, 2024. She was born in Denver, Colorado to Mary and Charles Weatherhead on February 12, 1955. Laura was raised in Schenectady, NY and graduated from Linton High School in 1973.

She received a bachelor’s degree from...

Dec 20, 2024

Niskayuna - Mary W. Hannahs, 93, formerly of Niskayuna, passed away peacefully on December 20 surrounded by her family. The wife of the late Walter G. Hannahs, she was born in Johnstown, NY in 1931 to the late Harry and Julia (Krikelas) Wilson.

After graduating from Johnstown High School and Burdett College (Boston), she began her career...

Dec 1, 2024

Glenville – Robert F. Christenson, 88, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 1, 2024 at the Wesley Health Care Center in Saratoga. He was just shy of his 89th birthday on December 4th.

Bob was born in Ridgway, Pennsylvania to Lloyd and Dora (Victor) Christenson. He eventually moved to Schenectady where he attended and graduated from Linton Highschool.

He married his wife...