Marjorie A. Schlansker
Aug 30, 2023
Niskayuna - Marjorie A. Parillo Schlansker, age 84, passed away at Kingsway Arms Nursing Center on Wednesday, August 30, 2023. Born in Schenectady, NY on March 25, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Dr. Philip Parillo and Louise DeFeo Parillo. A graduate of St. Joseph's High School, Margie received her bachelor's degree from St. Louis University and completed...
Robert A. Fear
Aug 30, 2023
Schenectady - Robert A. Fear, age 94, of Schenectady, NY, passed away on August 30, 2023 at a Nursing Facility after a brief illness. Robert was a graduate of the State University of New York Maritime College at Fort Schuyler with a Bachelor Degree of Marine Engineering. He was an accomplished engineer employed by General Electric as well as serving...
Mark A. Snyder
Aug 21, 2023
Schenectady - Mark Snyder, 64, passed away peacefully after a long illness on August 21, 2023, at Capstone Rehabilitation Center. Mark was born on February 11, 1959, in Schenectady. He was predeceased by his parents, Walter and Agnes Snyder. Mark is survived by his brother, Roger (Ellen) Snyder of Colorado, his sisters, Linda Snyder of New York, Nancy Snyder of...
Rosemary A. La Freniere
Aug 14, 2023
Schenectady Rosemary (Mackiewicz) LaFreniere On August 14, 2023, Rosemary was reunited with her husband, Henry (Hank). Beloved mother of 6 children; Henry Jr., Roger, Alan (Patty), Richard (Marion), Lynn Goliber, Michael (Karen). She is also survived by 14 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandson. She was also pre-deceased by her brothers, Walter, Martin and Joe Mackiewicz and sisters, Lottie Czub,...
Howard Emil Braungart
Jul 25, 2023
Niskayuna Howard Emil Braungart, 96, formally of Niskayuna, more recently of Kingsway Community, belovedhusband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather passed away July 25, 2023, after a brief illness. Born in Syracuse, New York on November 5, 1926, he was the son of Emil Braungart and Helen Lynch Braungart Seaman. At the age of 15, he and his family moved from Syracuse...
Martha Fergusson
Jul 23, 2023
Schenectady Martha S. Fergusson, daughter of the late Frank and Mary Skala, passed away on Sunday, July 23, 2023, following the culmination of a long battle with lung disease and exhaustion from the constant after-effects of a severe spinal infection she endured decades ago. Martha was devoted to her family: whether she was hosting a Christmas gathering for the Skalas,...
Van Shanklin
Jul 21, 2023
Schenectady - Van der Bogert "Van" Shanklin, passed away July 21, 2023 at the Schenectady Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing. Van was born in 1929 to Lavinia Van der Bogert and G. Bryan Shanklin. He graduated from Nott Terrace High School and Union College. He was predeceased by his parents, his wives Kathleen Cox and Mary Vosburgh, and his daughter...
Kenneth Henry Evans P.H.D.
Jun 24, 2023
Kenneth Henry Evans, 95, died on June 24, 2023 at Kingsway Arms Nursing Center in Schenectady, New York. Born in the small farming community of Lindy, Nebraska, on February 22,1928, he was the son of Burt and Ida (Haug) Evans. He was brought up and confirmed in the Lutheran faith. He received his elementary education in the local country school...
Renie May Federighi
Jun 23, 2023
Schenectady, NY Renie M. Federighi, 90, born on June 30, 1932, passed away peacefully on June 23, 2023, in Manassas, Virginia, with her daughter by her bedside. Born in Wilmington, Delaware, Renie was the daughter of the late Owen W. and Irene C. (Ring) Rideout. Aside from the war years, which took her chemical engineer father to other parts of...
Donald G. Devino
Jun 7, 2023
Schenectady Donald G. Devino, 88, passed away Tuesday, June 7, 2023 at Daughters of Sarah Nursing Home. The family expresses their deepest, heartfelt gratitude to Daughters of Sarah for the professional, kind, thorough, and attentive care that Don received in his final months. Don was a 1952 graduate of St. Columba's High School in Schenectady and a 1969 graduate of...
Corrine M. Schneble
May 31, 2023
NISKAYUNA - Corrine M. Rush Schneble, formerly of Niskayuna, passed away on Wednesday, May 31, 2023 at Albany Medical Center. She was born in Schenectady and was the daughter of the late Stanley and Casmira Rush. Corrine was predeceased by her husband Anthony J. Schneble and her twin sister, Constance Suprunowicz. She retired from the Niskayuna Central School District after...
Frank Richard Lawler
May 16, 2023
Albany Frank Lawler, 94, passed away peacefully on May 16, 2023, at his home in Albany, NY. He was born April 12, 1929, in Schenectady, NY. The son of Frank and Emma Lawler. Frank married his love of his life Carmen Lawler, where they resided in Albany and spent their summers at their cottage on Hedges Lake. The "lake' was...
Andrew W. Toth
May 1, 2023
Schenectady Andrew W.. Toth, Jr., 74, of Curry Road Ext. passed away unexpectedly, Monday May 1, 2023. Born and raised in Schenectady, NY, he was the son of Andrew W. and Elizabeth Toth, Sr. He was a 1968 graduate of Mohonasen High School. On June 15, 1974, he married Elaine Goulet of Indian Lake. For over 50 years, he was...
Walter Grattidge
Apr 27, 2023
Charlton New York Dr. Walter Grattidge, 98, passed away peacefully in his home in Charlton following a period of declining health. Born on May 28, 1924 in Manchester, England, he was the son of Alfred (Alf) Grattidge and Nellie (Mary Ellen) (Fernley) Grattidge. Walter grew up in a suburb just outside of Manchester called Audenshaw England and was a graduate...
Alma G. Willey
Apr 26, 2023
Schenectady Alma G. Willey, 97, a longtime resident of Baker Avenue passed away peacefully Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at the Schenectady Center surrounded by her family. Born in Schenectady, she was the daughter of Winfred and Eileen Grinter. Alma was a graduate of Nott Terrace High School. She helped her husband run Willey's Bakery for 20 plus years along with...
Stella M. Pallotolo
Apr 26, 2023
Schenectady - Stella M. Pallotolo, 93, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 26, 2023. Stella was born in Broadalbin, NY to the late Stanley and Nellie Szuty. Stella was a homemaker and a selfless, devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and sister. While raising her family, she worked tirelessly at many local restaurants and later retiring from St. Clare's Hospital. Stella was...
Elizabeth Ann Rooney
Apr 22, 2023
Elizabeth Ann (Beth) Rooney, age 71 of Halfmoon, NY, passed away peacefully on April 22, 2023 after years of health issues. She resided at Teresian House in Albany, NY during her last year. Beth was born on Nov. 24, 1951 in Schenectady, NY to the late Martin Joseph and Betty Lou (Ruhling) Rooney. She leaves behind her brother George Rooney...
Jennifer M. Salm
Apr 15, 2023
Schenectady, NY Jennifer M. Salm, 41, passed away Saturday, April 15, 2023, at Albany Medical Center after a long, hard fought battle against autoimmune disease. Born in San Diego, California, Jennifer spent most of her early years on the West coast before moving to Rotterdam when in elementary school. She was a 2003 graduate of Ellis Hospital School of Nursing....
Dorothy Marie "Penny" Unser
Mar 27, 2023
Loudonville- Dorothy (Penny) M. Unser, 78, a longtime resident of Loudonville passed away peacefully on Monday March 27, 2023, at the Eddy in Troy,NY. Born in Albany, NY, January 8, 1945, she was the daughter of the late Jack and Dorothy Howlan. Penny graduated from Colonie Central High School and chose a career in banking. Bank of America was her...
Eleanor Louise Pierce
Mar 24, 2023
Schenectady, NY It is with great sadness that the family of Eleanor Louise (McCullough) Pierce announce her passing after a long illness on Friday, March 24, 2023. Eleanor was born June 25, 1929 in Monticello, NY to the late Andrew and Carrie (Unkenholz) McCullough. She graduated from Monticello High School and Becker College, Worcester, MA. She was previously employed at...
