Daniel R. Silva
Feb 28, 2017
Daniel Silva, father of two, grandfather of four and great-grandfather of three, has moved on peacefully. He was 88. A native of Cambridge, MA, he and wife Lorraine moved to Schenectady in the 1950s for his work at General Electric. He was captain and quarterback of his high school football team at Rindge Tech, a Marine and graduate of Boston...
Edward Roys Curley
Feb 27, 2017
Edward Roys Curley died at home on February 27, 2017. He was 85. Mr. Curley was born in Latham and had lived in Schenectady since 1959. He was the son of the late Christopher and Gwendolyn (Roys) Curley and brother of the late Ruth Curley Green and Christine Curley. Mr. Curley leaves behind his wife of 57 years, Dorothy Meyer...
Jeffery Scott Hayden
Feb 19, 2017
Jeff Hayden 49, passed away Sunday February 19, 2017 due to a short illness surrounded by the love of his closest family and friends. He was a beloved son, brother and friend who will be missed by all. He will be remembered for his kindness, generosity, huge heart and infectious laugh. Jeff loved cooking, Nascar and the Miami Dolphins. What...
Mildred L. Felpel
Feb 16, 2017
Niskayuna - Mildred Felpel, 96, passed away on Feb. 16, 2017. Born on March 2, 1920 in West Ghent, New York to Harry and Ina Leggett. Mildred was predeceased by her husband of 57 years, Pierce Felpel, in 1996. She is survived by her children, Leslie (Vivian) Felpel of San Antonio, TX, Larry (Sue) Felpel of Niskayuna and Lenore (James)...
Regina Pajak
Feb 15, 2017
Regina (Godlewski) Pajak, 95, passed away on February 15, 2017 at Methuen Village, a retirement home in Methuen, Massachusetts Regina, the youngest child of the late Aleksander Godlewski and Antonina (Dombrowski) Godlewski was born on December 4, 1921; she was a lifelong resident of Schenectady. After graduating from Draper High School, Regina worked at General Electric Company. She met her...
William B. Pomeroy
Feb 12, 2017
William B Pomeroy, Jr., a resident of Clifton Park, NY for over 50 years, passed into eternal life on February 12, 2017, after a brief illness. Bill, as he was known, was born in Schenectady, NY in 1927. He graduated from Seton Hall University in 1951. Upon graduation, he joined the General Electric Company (GE) and held various assignments in...
Robert L. Ziegler
Feb 12, 2017
Niskayuna - Robert Lewis Ziegler, 87, passed away on February 12, 2017 at Ellis Hospital. His loving family was by his side daily during his hospitalization. A long time resident of Niskayuna, Bob was born in Schenectady, New York at Ellis Hospital on September 3, 1929 to the late William Lewis Ziegler and Clara Weston Ziegler. Raised in Scotia, New...
Emily Kraev
Feb 7, 2017
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Mary J. Williams
Jan 26, 2017
Mary Thibodeau Williams 74, of Schenectady, passed away on Thursday January 26, 2017 at Ellis Hospital after a brief illness. Born in Troy, NY a daughter to the late John P. and Barbara Dickinson Thibodeau. Survived by her sister, Janet Greco and her husband Robert ; 3 nephews, Christopher Greco, Benjamin Greco and his wife Danielle and John Greco. Relatives...
Marguerite A. Henry
Jan 20, 2017
Marguerite Simek Henry 99, of Willing Helpers Home for Women in Johnstown, NY, formerly of Niskayuna, NY, passed away January 20, 2017 at Albany Medical Center Hospital where she has be a patient since January 6th. She was born in Johnstown, NY on February 22, 1917 a daughter ot the late Edward and Antonia Polacek Simek. Marguerite graduated from Johnstown...
James Boerum
Jan 17, 2017
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Jean Barker
Jan 14, 2017
Jean Barker, 87, passed away peacefully at the Baptist Retirement Center, surrounded by her family, on Saturday, January 14, 2017. Born in LaPorte, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of Norman and Velma Christman. She enjoyed living in Sonestown, PA as a child, with her grandmother, Ada Hazen. Jean attended a one-room schoolhouse and rode to town in a horse and...
Gertrude E. Nappi
Jan 12, 2017
Schenectady-Gertrude Horton Nappi, a former resident of Rugby Road, became an Angel on January 12, 2017 at the age of 98. Gert was predeceased by her husband of 54 years, Carl A. Nappi Sr. in 1997, her sister Peggy Damberg, daughter in-laws Nancy and Sandra, grandson Michael, and great grandson Bradley. She is survived by her children; Carl Jr. (Diane)...
Ronald J. Schlitt
Jan 9, 2017
Deacon Ronald Joseph Schlitt, 84, passed away on Monday, January 9, 2017 surrounded by his family. Born in Jersey City, NJ, Ron was the son of the late Chauncey and Elizabeth (Nobel) Schlitt. After serving in Japan for the Air Force in the Korean War, Ron attended Seton Hall University, and began his lifelong career as a software developer in...
Richard V. Schlansker
Jan 6, 2017
Richard Vernon Schlansker, 87, passed away peacefully at Saratoga Hospital, surrounded by his family, on Friday, January 6, 2017. Born in Schenectady, New York on December 23, 1929, he was the son of the late Fannie Krage and Alfred Schlansker. He graduated from Mont Pleasant High School and attended Albany Business School. He trained with the U.S. Army's 10th Mountain...
Thomas J. Vile
Jan 4, 2017
Thomas James Vile, 40, of Niskayuna, NY, passed away on January 4, 2017. Tom was born in Albany, NY on July 13, 1976. He graduated from Open Bible Baptist School and continued on to receive a Bachelor of Science from Trinity College & University. Tom was married to Marilyn Brown on June 28, 2011; they were together 8 years. Tom...
Elizabeth Burgess
Jan 1, 2017
Niskayuna-Elizabeth Julia Burgess (Betty) passed away unexpectedly on January 1, 2017. She was born in Schenectady on March 27, 1957, and is survived by her parents, Robert and Julia Burgess, her sister Susan Burgess, her brother John Burgess, his wife Barbara, and beloved nieces and nephew, Samantha, Alexandra, and Timothy Burgess, all of Niskayuna. Betty graduated from Niskayuna High School...
Dorothy J. Rivers
Dec 22, 2016
Dorothy J. Rivers 85, of Sprakers, passed away on December 22, 2016 at Ellis Hospital. In keeping with Dorothy's wishes, there will be no calling hours or funeral services.
Donald H. Klimchak
Dec 12, 2016
Donald H. Klimchak, 84, of Colonie NY, with his wife of 59 years, Patricia, by his side and surrounded by his children, passed away peacefully at home. Donald was born in Plymouth PA, July 25, 1932. He honorably served in the US Air Force, had a successful 35 year career as an Air Traffic Controller at the Albany International Airport....
Dean Thomas Plakas
Dec 7, 2016
Schenectady- Dean Thomas Plakas 36, passed away suddenly on Wednesday December 7, 2016 at Ellis Hospital. Dean was born in New Haven, CT, a son to Tommy Plakas and the late Kathy Schumeyer Plakas. He graduated from Niskayuna High School and Hudson Valley Community College. Dean was a passionate restauranteur and family man who along with his fiance Amie, were...
