Obituaries

Julie  P. Mcdonald

Julie P. Mcdonald

Aug 8, 2015

Julie Paulus McDonald died on August 8, 2015 at the Baptist Health Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She had lived in Ohio and Pennsylvania until her move to Niskayuna, New York in 1995. Julie is survived by sons, James (Lisa) McDonald of Schenectady, NY and William McDonald of Reno, NV; grandchildren, Nicolaus Brooks-McDonald and Ethan Brooks-McDonald of Schenectady, NY, Nathan (Emery)...

James  J. Parisi

James J. Parisi

Aug 6, 2015

James J Parisi, landscaper, barber and a man who loved his family passed away on August 6, 2015, at 76 years old. He was born in Schenectady NY to Mary (Tomaso) Parisi and James P Parisi on February 13, 1939. He married Donna (Dunham) Parisi and moved to Ballston Lake NY where they and their two children enjoyed country living....

Joseph  R. Macejka

Joseph R. Macejka

Jul 12, 2015

Joseph R. Macejka Sr., 70, of Schenectady, passed away on July 12 after a long illness. Joe was born February 28, 1945 in Schenectady and graduated from Mt. Pleasant High School. He went on to work as an auto-body repairman and painter for 30 years at Armory Garage in Albany and later at Bobar's Auto Body in Schenectady and most...

Edward  R. Mcmanus

Edward R. Mcmanus

Jul 10, 2015

Edward R. McManus passed away Thursday, July 9, in his home. He won the McManus 4 th of July golf outing the previous weekend. Ed was born February 25, 1960 in Syracuse, New York, the son of Kathleen and Peter McManus. He is survived by his two sons, Christopher and Gregory, lifelong friend and companion, Donna L. Reid, his father,...

Glenn  H. Winchester

Glenn H. Winchester

Jul 5, 2015

Glenn H. Winchester 89, of Niskayuna, passed away Sunday, July 5, 2015 at Ellis Hospital after a short illness. Glenn was born in Schenectady and was a lifelong resident of Niskauyna. He was a graduate of Mont Pleasant High School, and served in the Navy Air Corps from 1943 to 1946, as an Aviation Machinist's Mate 3rd class. Glenn worked...

John  F. Buckley

John F. Buckley

Jul 3, 2015

John F. Buckley, 85, formerly of West Boylston, MA, passed away on Friday, July 3, 2015 with his loving family at his side. John was born on May 7, 1930 in Haverhill, MA. He was the son of John and Melina (Beaucage) Buckley and the loving husband of the late Lora P (Hastings) Buckley of 52 years. He cherished his...

Marilyn  I. Feenan

Marilyn I. Feenan

Jun 21, 2015

Marilyn I. Feenan, 84, died peacefully at home with her loving family around her on Sunday June 21, 2015. Mrs. Feenan was born in Salem, NY, daughter of Thomas and Esther Pollock Keys. Marilyn enjoyed a long and happy marriage with her late husband, Chris Feenan. Mrs. Feenan leaves behind a sister, Jackie Cheney and a brother, Thomas Keys. She...

Joyce  Y. Mason

Joyce Y. Mason

Jun 18, 2015

Joyce Yarrow Mason, 76, died Thursday, June 18, 2015, at St. Peter's Hospital Hospice Inn, Albany, NY after a terminal illness. She was born on October 31, 1938 in Long Island, NY. She was the daughter of the late George and Alice Yarrow. She was a graduate of Courtland State College, NY, class of 1960. Joyce was a resident of...

Maureen  D. Dewitt

Maureen D. Dewitt

Jun 11, 2015

Maureen Genter DeWitt 82, of Schenectdy, formerly of O'Brien Avenue, Rotterdam, passed away peacefully Thursday, June 11, 2015. Born in Schenectady, a daughter to the late Albert J. and Emma A. Field Genter. Maureen graduated from Nott Terrace High School in 1950 and in 1953 she graduated from The Ellis School of Nursing. She had worked at Ellis Hospital, St....

Elizabeth  S. Waddell

Elizabeth S. Waddell

Jun 3, 2015

Elizabeth Siegel Waddell (Liz), 92, of Schenectady died peacefully June 3, 2015 at Kingsway Arms Nursing Center. Elizabeth was born October 28, 1922 in Rotterdam, NY. She was the daughter of John P. and Elsie Rickard Siegel. Elizabeth graduated from Draper High School and worked for Clark Witbeck Co. as a Secretary for 26 years and later at Van Alastine...

Sherri  A. Houghton

Sherri A. Houghton

Jun 3, 2015

Sherri A. Houghton, a loving wife, mother and grandmother, sadly passed early Wednesday morning June 3 nd 2015. She is survived by her husband Willis, five children, April, Robert, Rayne, Nathan, Simon, and her 14 grandchildren. She will truly be missed by all the people whom she cared for. She was also a long time employee for The Costumer as...

Dorothy  T. Fear

Dorothy T. Fear

May 31, 2015

Dorothy T. Fear, of Schenectady, NY, passed away suddenly at home on Sunday May 31, 2015. Married for 62 years, Dorothy was a loving homemaker, wife and mother. She was also a member of the Niskayuna Reformed Church. Survivors are Robert A. Fear, loving husband; son- Mark A. Fear of Mount Joy, PA, daughter Debra L. Wynyard and her husband...

Barbara  Jean Conrad

Barbara Jean Conrad

May 18, 2015

Barbara Jean Conrad, 82, formerly of Scotia, passed away Monday, May 18, 2015 at the Guilderland Center Nursing Home. Barbara was born in Schenectady, a daughter to the late Basil and Myrtle Thompson Conrad. She was an Executive Secretary for the General Electric Company where she retired in 1991 after 25 years of service. Barbara is survived by her niece...

Bernice Stiner

Bernice Stiner

May 17, 2015

On Sunday, May 17, 2015, God brought home to Himself our beloved matriarch, Bernice Isabelle Stiner, age 92. She passed peacefully at home, surrounded by loving family. She was born in New York, NY, on September 7, 1922, and lived in the Schenectady area since 1970. Her life-long passions included music, family, cooking, and nature, and she was a longstanding...

John  P. Esposito

John P. Esposito

May 10, 2015

John P. Esposito of Rosa Road passed away on Sunday, May 10, 2015 at Ellis Hospital. He was 94. Born on June 24, 1920 in Schenectady, son of the late Thomas and Genovieve (Ferrara) Esposito. John was a carpenter by trade, but enjoyed the outdoors more than anything. An avid hunter and fisher, he would love to hike into the...

James  E. Tillma

James E. Tillma

Apr 30, 2015

James E Tillma 94, passed away peacefully at home in Niskayuna, NY at Glen Eddy Residence on Thursday April 30, 2015. Survived by his wife Antonette (Toni) of 72 years. Born in David City, Nebraska, Jim graduated from the University of Nebraska College of Engineering in 1942 with an Electrical Engineering Degree. He became an electrical engineer partly as a...

Kathaleen  A. Berning

Kathaleen A. Berning

Apr 24, 2015

Kathy Berning of Rotterdam, NY passed away April 24, 2015 at Ellis hospital after a courageous battle with breast cancer while surrounded by loving family and friends. Kathy was pre-deceased by her mother Elizabeth K. Waldron father Robert H. Simpson, she was survived by her fiance Eric Nejman, sister Deidra Simpson, brother Bob Simpson, sister-in-law Kelly Simpson, niece and nephew...

Jennie  M. Ferro

Jennie M. Ferro

Apr 18, 2015

Jennie Mossa Ferro, who died on Saturday April 18, 2015, was born in Schenectady on January 3, 1924 to Silvio and Maria Pangia Mossa. She attended Franklin Elementary School and then Oneida Junior High School (which closed in August 2012). That's where she met the boy who later became the man she married. Jennie graduated with honors from Nott Terrace...

Ruth  F. Varley

Ruth F. Varley

Apr 17, 2015

Ruth (Fairbairn) Varley of Niskayuna, NY died on April 17, 2015. Ruth was born in Buffalo, NY and after she finished her schooling she worked in the Biology Department at the University of Buffalo. After her marriage she moved to Troy, NY where she worked at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. She later moved to Niskayuna and then to Manaus, Brazil, New...

Ruth  M. Campbell

Ruth M. Campbell

Apr 17, 2015

Ruth M. Campbell, 84, died peacefully in Ellis Hospital after a brief illness. She lived most of her life in Scotia. She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Wallace M. Campbell, by her three children: Laurie (Ralph) Slater, Ronald (Cathy), Richard (Lynn), by seven grandchildren: Andrew Henderson, Becki Henderson, Liz (Brad) Robertson, Scott (Elaine), Sara (Andy) Westerhaus, Hannah...

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