Sep 14, 2024

James (Jim) Edward Burns passed away September 14th in the presence of his loving family at age 83 after a yearslong battle with prostate cancer.

Jim was born on November 9, 1940, in Muse, PA, a small coal mining town southwest of Pittsburgh to James Raymond Burns and Mary (Belleno) Burns. His father was killed in a...

Aug 29, 2024

Ellen Hornberger, 92, passed away Thursday, August 29, 2024 at Kingsway Arms Nursing Center.  Ellen was predeceased by her parents Mary and Raymond Keenholts, her husband of fifty years Howard D. Hornberger, and her sister Mary Lou.  She is survived by her three children, Carol, Jean, and Eric.

Ellen was a graduate of St. Agnes School (now...

Aug 21, 2024

Schenectady – Carole A. Martin, 83, of Schenectady, passed away peacefully at home with her daughter at her side on August 21, 2024.

She was born in Plattsburgh on August 24, 1940 to Richard and Kathryn (Zukas) Phaneaf; she grew up in Schenectady, a Burnt Hills graduate.

In 1960 Carole married the late Michael J....

Aug 12, 2024

Niskayuna

Dr. James S. Friderici, 59, of Van Vranken Avenue passed away Monday, August 12, 2024.

A lifelong resident of Schenectady and Niskayuna, he was the son of Arthur and Helen Friderici.

James was a 1983 graduate of Niskayuna High School. He then earned a degree in Art History from SUNY Albany and...

Jul 31, 2024

Niskayuna

Mark L. Van Buskirk, 61, of Waverly Place, passed away Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at Albany Medical Center Hospital.

Born on February 22, 1963, he was the son of Anthony and Marilyn (Thomas) Van Buskirk.

Mark was a graduate of BOCES and attended ARC in Scotia.

He was an avid...

Jul 28, 2024

Niskayuna - Betty Jeannine Bumgarner,95, passed away peacefully, following a two week stay at the Grand at Barnwell nursing home, on July 28, 2024. Born on December 1, 1928, Betty was the daughter and only child of the late Raymond and Effie (Lewis) Morris of Washington , D.C.

She studied piano for many years and after graduating...

Jul 24, 2024

SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ – Coll, Helen Louise (English), 85, loving daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away July 24, 2024, at the Center for Hope Hospice and Palliative Care in Scotch Plains, NJ. Helen was a former long-time resident of the Capital District in New York.

Helen was born August 24, 1938, in Pittsburgh, PA to...

May 3, 2024

Niskayuna

James "Jim" Carlson Gartin, a lifetime resident of Niskayuna NY, died May 3, 2024.

He was born in Schenectady, son of the late James W. and Alice Mae Carlson Gartin. Jim graduated from The Albany Academy in 1950 and graduated from Princeton University in 1954.  At Princeton, Jim rowed heavyweight crew and studied Mechanical...

Apr 23, 2024

Marian E. Zemgulis entered eternal life on April 23, 2024

Born in West Easton, PA on May 18, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Steven Poswistilo and Anna Tomko.  Marian graduated from Easton High School, St. Agnes Hospital School of Nursing in Philadelphia as an RN, and received her BS in Nursing Education from St....

Mar 17, 2024

Schenectady- Virginia V. Thompson 83, passed away peacefully Sunday March 17th, 2024 in Schenectady, NY with her two children at her bedside.

Virginia was born in Green Bay, Wisconsin in 1940 to parents Harvey Voelker and Dorothy Sweeney. Virginia attended St. Norbert College earning a BA in English and the College of St. Rose where she earned...

Mar 16, 2024

Middleburgh

Carla L. Scofield, 73, formerly of Caroline Avenue Schenectady, passed away Saturday, March 16, 2024 at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady.

Born on February 1, 1951, she was the daughter of Michael and Carmella DeMarco.

Carla was a 1969 graduate of Mohonasen High School and attended (JCA) Junior College of Albany.

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Mar 10, 2024

Altamont

Peter S. Russo, age 74, passed away on Sunday, March 10, 2024 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Amityville, NY to Salvatore and Agnes Russo. Peter was a graduate of Lindenhurst High School and Oneonta State College and worked as a computer programmer at MetLife for 45 years.

He...

Feb 26, 2024

Niskayuna

Emeline “Mickey” Kennedy, 103 years old and formerly of Clifton Park Road,  passed away peacefully at Kingsway Arms Nursing Center on February 26, 2024.

She was born and raised in Nashville, TN. Mickey was predeceased by her husband of 66 years, Joseph W. Kennedy and one brother, Dempsey Doyle.

She is survived...

Jan 4, 2024

Anna Marie DeNigro of Davie, Florida passed away peacefully on January 4, 2024.  She was surrounded by her loving family. Ann was born to Anna & Nicola Parrotta on January 18, 1938, in Utica, NY.

In addition to her parents, Anna Marie was predeceased by Dominick DeNigro and her brother, Thomas Parrotta.

Ann’s favorite times...

Jan 3, 2024

Niskayuna

Charles “Terry” Miller, 72, passed away peacefully in his Niskayuna, NY home on January 3, 2024 after a period of declining health.  Terry was born on June 26, 1951, son of the late Charles J. Miller and Virginia (Holland) Miller.  Growing up, Terry was adventurous and had many interests including: camping, skiing, wrestling, serving as a...

Oct 18, 2023

Carol Elizabeth Harvey, 95, of Scotia, NY, passed away on October 18, 2023. She was a longtime resident of East Glenville and Coburg Village, and more recently resided at Baptist Health Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Scotia. Carol was a 1946 graduate of Bethlehem Central High School and attended Hope College in Holland, Michigan. She is survived by her...

Oct 1, 2023

Colonie Nancy Ferraro Dimoro, 96, formerly of Sand Creek Road passed away Sunday October 1, 2023 at Teresian House in Albany. Born on February 5, 1927 in Albany, NY, she was the daughter of Donato and Maria Domenicci (DiPace) Ferraro. Nancy worked for the State of NY where she worked at the Department of State, Department of Labor and retired...

Sep 28, 2023

Lydia E. Truran Scotia - Our mom and grandma, Lydia, passed away at Ellis Hospital on Thursday, September 28. Her parents were Pastor Frank Cherubini and Elvira Cherubini, and she was born in Garfield, New Jersey. Lydia married William Henry Truran November 29, 1947. She has 2 adult children, 5 grandchildren, and 8 great grandchildren. Lydia was a great mother...

Sep 24, 2023

Charles Frederick Stamm, M.D., 94, died peacefully on Sunday, September 24, 2023, at his home in Schenectady, New York, following a period of declining health. Family and caregivers were present. Dr. Stamm was a radiologist at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady, New York. Dr. Stamm was born in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, on January 9, 1929, the son of the late Charles...

Sep 20, 2023

Niskayuna William Johnson (Bill), age 84 years old, originally from Rome, New York and for the last 50 years has resided in Niskayuna, New York passed away on Sep 20, 2023. Born in Rome, New York on January 3, 1939. Bill was the middle child of 3 born to Ruth Van Vechten Johnson Brand. He was preceded in his passing...