Jamie Diane Famiano
Apr 22, 2026
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Jamie Diane (Kerr) Famiano, aged 66, of Schenectady, NY. As a beloved mother, sister, grandma, aunt, and friend, Jamie will be deeply missed.
Jamie's life was characterized by her immense love for her children and grandchildren, as well as her ongoing struggle with addiction. Despite the obstacles she faced, her...
Carol J. Andrews
Mar 23, 2026
Carol J. Andrews, 78, passed away at Ellis hospital on Monday March 23rd, 2026 of natural causes.
Born in Niskayuna, NY, Carol was the daughter of the late Reginald and Ruth (Davenport) Martin. Throughout her life she lived in the capitol region and so enjoyed the vastness it offers. Carol began her advanced studies at The Junior College of Albany, where...
Virginia M. Grover
Mar 22, 2026
Niskayuna - Virginia Marie Grover, known as “Ginny” to family and friends, died peacefully in her home surrounded by her family on March 22, 2026.
Ginny was born on June 30, 1932 to Daniel and Mildred (Phelan) Redmond in Berwyn, PA, where she grew up with her four brothers and a large extended family.
The small town of Berwyn was her home...
Mary E. Leitch
Mar 16, 2026
Mary Elizabeth “Liz” Leitch (née Crenshaw), lovingly known to family and friends as “Mary Liz,” passed away at the age of 89 on March 16th, 2026 at her home after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease, surrounded by her loving family. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Mary Liz lived a life deeply rooted in her Catholic faith and...
Pat A. Macken
Mar 12, 2026
Patricia “My friends call me Pat; you can call me Pat” A. Macken, 91, wife of the late John J. Macken (1989), passed away suddenly on Thursday, March 12th, at home.
Born September 30, 1934, in Albany, New York, she was the daughter of the late Kenneth J. Kannaley and the late Helen M. Halpin.
Mrs. Macken attended Vincentian Institute of Albany...
Joseph J. Browarski Sr.
Feb 11, 2026
Niskayuna – It is with deep sorrow that we inform you that Almighty God was pleased to call to Himself Joseph J. Browarski Sr. on February 11, 2026. Joe was born on August 10, 1963 to the late Anthony and Ethel Marie (Mesick) Browarski. He was a 1981 graduate of Albany High School.
Joe met the love of his life, Linda...
Alberta B. Peroutky
Feb 8, 2026
Alberta Helene Peroutky, 108, of Niskayuna, New York, passed away peacefully at her home on February 8, 2026.
Born November 6, 1917, in Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Floyd and Linda Brainard. Alberta earned a degree in mathematics from Bloomsburg University and pursued graduate studies at Bucknell University.
After two years of teaching, she moved to Schenectady to...
Lauren M. Mindel
Jan 17, 2026
Lauren Meredith Mindel, 39, of Halfmoon, NY, died on January 17, 2026, at Samaritan Hospital.
Lauren was born on April 18, 1986, in Albany NY. She was the daughter of James and Ellen Mindel.
Ms. Mindel graduated from Niskayuna High School, Class of 2004. She attended HVCC, University at Binghamton, and Albany. Her career goal was to become a Certified Alcohol and...
Richard O. Weber
Dec 29, 2025
Schenectady - Richard O. Weber passed away on December 29, 2025.
He was born on March 31, 1925, in Brooklyn, New York and was raised in Chappaqua, New York. Dick was the son of William and Edith Weber. He graduated in 1943 from the Horace Greeley School and from Williams College, Class of 1949.
Dick’s career was in public affairs, first as...
William F. Barton
Dec 21, 2025
Niskayuna – William F. Barton, 86, of Niskayuna, passed away peacefully at his home on December 21, 2025, surrounded by his family.
He is survived by his wife, Betty, of 63 years, his three daughters and a grandson. He was predeceased by his brother, Kenneth Barton.
William (Bill) was born in Manhattan on August 23, 1939. He graduated from Massapequa High School...
Salvatore "Sam" Nicastro
Nov 17, 2025
Colonie – Salvatore “Sam” Nicastro, 94, passed away peacefully at his residence on Monday November 17, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Schenectady on May 29, 1931 to the late Salvatore and Rosa DiBella Nicastro. Sam is the beloved husband of Angeline “Angie” Perfetto Nicastro, whom he married on June 6, 1953.
Sam was orphaned at age...
Michael A. Ottati Jr.
Nov 5, 2025
Schenectady- Michael Anthony Ottati, Jr. (83), of Schenectady passed away Wednesday, November 5, 2025, peacefully, at home.
Michael was born on October 1, 1942, in Schenectady, NY, the son of Michael Anthony Ottati, Sr. and Mary Murphy Ottati. He was a 1960 graduate of Linton High School and 1964 graduate of Wagner College (Staten Island, NY), where he earned a Bachelor’s...
Maureen E. Topping
Sep 16, 2025
NISKAYUNA - Maureen Elizabeth Topping, 87, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 16, 2025 surrounded by the love of her family. She was born in Albany on August 23, 1938 to the late Kathleen and William Wydrakowski. Maureen was predeceased in 2018 by her husband of 57 years, Russell L. Topping.
She graduated from the Academy of Holy Names, Class of...
Faye A. Minard
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...
Marianne Helene Hustedt
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...
William P. Van Patten
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...
Helen R. McCary
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...
Audrey Hohman Bain
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...
Sally Thomas Eggers
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...
