Obituaries

Gladys  Naomi Welsh

Gladys Naomi Welsh

Feb 2, 2019

Gladys Naomi Freund Welsh, 97, entered into eternal life on February 2, 2019 surrounded by her loving family and friends. Born in Bayonne, NJ on February 26, 1921, she was the daughter of the late Henry F. and Maude H. (Macdonald) Freund and sister to the late Harry F. Freund (Ruth). Gladys was raised in West New Brighton, Staten Island...

Nancy White

Nancy White

Feb 1, 2019

Agnes Nancy Houston White, 96 passed away peacefully on Friday, February 1, 2019. Born at Ellis Hospital, Schenectady, NY on August 19, 1922, daughter of the late Thomas and Catherine Houston. Married to the late Donald R. White (d. 1979). Survived by daughters Nancy (Richard) Piliponis of Las Vegas, NV, Holly (Daniel) DeForest of Manchester, VT and son, Robert (the...

Stephen M. Van Der Volgen  Jr.

Stephen M. Van Der Volgen Jr.

Jan 29, 2019

Stephen M. Van Der Volgen Jr. passed away on Tuesday, January 29, 2019 after succumbing to a battle with cancer. Born on April 1, 1963. Stephen was the son of the late Stephen Sr. and Carolyn (Klinger) Van Der Volgen. He is survived by his daughter, Jenna (George) Van Der Volgen; his sister Denise (Allen) Ayotte; and his two nieces...

Robert  G. Alden  Jr.

Robert G. Alden Jr.

Jan 25, 2019

Robert G. Alden Jr., 47 of Schenectady, NY passed unexpectedly in his home on January 25, 2019. He was born January 30, 1971 in Schenectady, NY, son of the late Karen (Vaughn) Alden and Robert G. Alden. He was the third of four siblings. He is survived by his sisters Kim Alden, Tammy Alden and brother Jason Alden. Robert was...

Joseph  Edwin Mcevoy  Jr.

Joseph Edwin Mcevoy Jr.

Jan 24, 2019

Joseph Edwin McEvoy, Jr., of Niskayuna left this world after a sudden passing and brief illness. He passed peacefully, with his family present on Thursday, January 24, 2019. He was 77. Born on August 16, 1941, son of Joseph and Katherine (Kelly) McEvoy, Sr. He is the husband of D. Antoinette (Bergman) McEvoy. Joe served as a Diesel Mechanic stationed...

Phyllis  E. Koney

Phyllis E. Koney

Jan 22, 2019

Phyllis (Yancey) Koney passed away on January 22, 2019. She is survived by a daughter, Vickie Shatley, a son Brent Koney and four grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband Victor in 2002. Visiting will be from 10-11:00am on Friday, January 25, 2019 at Jones Funeral Home, Inc., 1503 Union St. (at McClellan) Schenectady, NY. Burial to follow at 12:30pm...

Rita  A. Schaible

Rita A. Schaible

Jan 18, 2019

Rita A. Schaible 97, formerly of Parkwood Blvd., Schenectady passed away January 18, 2019. Rita was born in Schenectady on June 30, 1921, daughter of the late Wilfred and Rose Montcalm Fountain. She was predeceased by her husband Edward Schaible in 2003. Rita and her husband Edward were proprietors of Rita and Eddie's Aquarium on the corner of Parkwood Blvd....

Roger  F. Garner

Roger F. Garner

Jan 15, 2019

Roger F. Garner of Daisy Lane passed away at his residence on Tuesday, January 15, 2019. He was 75. Born in Troy on July 3, 1943, son of the late Frederick and Angeline (Zucarillo) Garner. Roger graduated from Troy High School and went on to serve in the US Navy in 1965 until his honorable discharge in 1969. He worked...

Dorothy  P. Murphy

Dorothy P. Murphy

Jan 14, 2019

Dorothy (Phipps) Murphy passed away on Monday, January 14, 2019 at Kingsway Arms Nursing Center. She was 98. Born in Hamilton, Ohio on September 5, 1920, daughter of the late Wilkinson and Florence Phipps. She was predeceased by her husband Edward C. Murphy and a son Robert P. Murphy. Dorothy graduated from Miami University, class of 1941, as a member...

Naomi  G. Powell

Naomi G. Powell

Jan 14, 2019

Obituary of Naomi G. Powell Please share a memory of Naomi to include in a keepsake book for family and friends. View Tribute Book Naomi G. Powell, formerly of Schenectady, passed away on Monday, January 14, 2019 at Ellis Hospital. She was 77. Born on January 15, 1941 in Schenectady, daughter of the late Vincent and Angelina (Perretta) Giordano. She...

Robert  L. Winchester

Robert L. Winchester

Jan 12, 2019

Robert L. Winchester of Niskayuna passed away in his home on Saturday, January 12. He was the husband of Judith (McTerney) Winchester and the father of Ellen of Phippsburg ME, Caroline of Delmar NY, and Lucy of Santiago, Chile. He is also survived by a granddaughter and grandson in Chile. Born in St. Louis MO in 1926, Bob served in...

Helen  Stasia Biazak

Helen Stasia Biazak

Jan 10, 2019

Helen Biazak, loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother passed away on January 10, 2019 at the age of 100. She was born to Florence and John Janiga in Schenectady, New York on November 21, 1918. She is preceded in death by her loving husband of 67 years, John. Also preceded in death by her parents and brother, Benjamin. She...

Janet  N. Hitchcock

Janet N. Hitchcock

Jan 8, 2019

Obituary of Janet N. Hitchcock Please share a memory of Janet to include in a keepsake book for family and friends. View Tribute Book Schenectady-Janet N. Hitchcock, 85, died peacefully Jan. 8, 2019 at Ellis Hospital. The daughter of Claude and Gladise (nee Parrott) Neibling, Janet was born on Valentine's Day, 1933 in Horton, Kansas. Janet earned a bachelor's degree...

Leland  C. Tupper

Leland C. Tupper

Dec 30, 2018

Leland C. Tupper, age 90, died on December 30th after a long and productive life. He was born in Seattle, Washington and spent his childhood in Everett, Washington, graduating from Everett High School. After receiving a bachelors degree from the State College of Washington he was employed by General Electric Co. in its advanced training program. This was followed by...

Louis  P. Latorre

Louis P. Latorre

Dec 19, 2018

Louis P. LaTorre passed away on Wednesday, December 19, 2018 at Ellis Hospital. He was 93. Born on June 27, 1925 in Chieti, Italy, son of the late Salvatore and Bernice LaTorre. He is the husband of the late Maria Cieri LaTorre. A veteran of the US Navy he enlisted in 1943 and was honorably discharged February 18, 1946. He...

Keith  B. Ogden

Keith B. Ogden

Dec 16, 2018

Keith B. Ogden, age 52 of Niskayuna, passed away on Dec 16. Whatever went fast fascinated Keith - German cars, German motorcycles, MotoGP, you name it. Formula One racing was Keiths biggest passion because F1 racers didnt just drive around in circles like those other redneck teams. At Lime Rock Park, Pocono Speedway, and Watkins Glen, Keith mastered his skills...

Maureen  Ann Barton

Maureen Ann Barton

Dec 16, 2018

Maureen Ann Barton of California Avenue passed away on Sunday, December 16, 2018. She was 86. Born in Albany on November 30, 1932, daughter of the late Eileen Willsey and the late Donald Adam. She is the wife of the late James C. Barton who passed away in 1986. She retired from the State of New York where she worked...

Jean  B. Murnaghan

Jean B. Murnaghan

Dec 4, 2018

Jean B. Murnaghan passed from this life unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 4, 2018. She was 83 years of age. Jean was the daughter of the late Richard C. and Mary G. (Cummings) Murnaghan and sister of Lorraine M. Hogroian and the late Mary (Connie) Fitzgerald; dear aunt of Alan N. Mendlesohn, III, Patricia Anne Fender, Deborah F. Mendlesohn and Holly...

Edward  J. Malachowski  Sr.

Edward J. Malachowski Sr.

Nov 30, 2018

Edward J Malachowski, SR. Edward J.Malachowski, SR 90, died Friday November 30th peacefully at Ellis Hospital after a brief illness. Edward was born January 19th, 1928 on Lansing Street in Schenectady the only son of the late John and Mary (Stypa) Malachowski. He is the husband of Bette-Jean (Malachowski) who passed away in 2005. Mr. Malachowski was a WWII Veteran...

Elizabeth  M. Armstrong

Elizabeth M. Armstrong

Nov 24, 2018

Obituary of Elizabeth M. Armstrong Please share a memory of Elizabeth to include in a keepsake book for family and friends. View Tribute Book Niskayuna - Elizabeth "Betty" Armstrong, on November 24, 2018 Betty died as peacefully as she lived, in her home after a brief illness. She was 86 years old and a lifelong resident of Schenectady. Elizabeth Mary...

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