Patricia A. Mcdonald
Apr 5, 2014
Schenectady-Patricia Ann McDonald age 80 passed peacefully on April 5, 2014 surrounded by her family. She was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan on October 20th 1933 to Paul and Ilah Nielsen . She was a graduate of Kalamazoo Central High School. Surviving is her son Scott Noble, daughter Michele (Don) Kellish; Grandchildren Nathan (Lara) Kellish, Nicole (Ryan) Micklus, Jessica (Patrick) Rodarte,...
Harriet M. Wall
Mar 30, 2014
Niskayuna- Harriet Wall, 96, died peacefully at home on Sunday, March 30, with her loving and devoted neighbors by her side. Born in Schenectady, Harriet attended Schenectady schools and graduated from Boston University with a degree in Physical Education. In 1950 she married Robert Wall of Chattanooga, TN with whom she enjoyed a happy and active life of golf, skiing...
Catherine C. Cassidy
Mar 27, 2014
SCHENECTADY-Catherine "Kay" Cassidy, 97, passed away peacefully on Thursday evening at the Baptist Health Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Scotia. Kay was born in Cohoes, New York a daughter of the late Michael & Ellen Bradley Navin. She was a graduate of Draper High School and retired from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation after 19 years of...
Gerard Jospeh Ducie
Mar 17, 2014
On writing this story about Jerry Ducie, I am surrounded by numerous statues and images of clowns. Clowns were his favorite things. Perhaps because this best described Jerry's joie de vivre and was the face he most often presented to the world. Now, a clown is generally defined as a buffoon or jester who entertains by jokes, antics, and tricks...
John B. Hillers
Mar 14, 2014
SCOTIA-John B. Hillers, 75, passed away peacefully on Friday morning March 14th at Baptist Health Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. John was born in Potsdam, NY a son of the late Francis and Barbara Stilphen Hillers. He honorably served his country as a Military Policeman for the United States Army for two years. He worked as a warehouse manager for the...
Freeman Keith Creasey
Mar 12, 2014
Schenectady-- Keith Creasey passed away at Ellis Hospital after a short illness on March 12th. He was born in Forestville, Ct. and graduated from Bristol High School, Bristol Ct., Lyndon Institute, Lyndonville, Vt., and the University of Vermont with a degree in economics. He served in the army during the Korean War in the Counter Intelligence Corp and was stationed...
Katherine Mccaffery
Mar 11, 2014
Kay McCaffery passed away March 11, 2014 - Our loving mother and our beloved grandmother peacefully entered eternal life. Born in Brooklyn, NY to the late Walter and Irene Jacobson (Carey) on March 4, 1925. Kay married Edward J. McCaffery in 1950, together they raised four children. Kay enjoyed being a stay at home mother. Together Kay and Ed wintered...
Anne A. Webb
Mar 5, 2014
Anne Oliver Webb, age 78, passed away peacefully on March 5th, 2014 at home in Schenectady with her family at her side. Anne was born on November 28, 1935 in Boston, Ma. She graduated from Mission High School as Valedictorian and received her B.S. with honors from Emmanuel College in Boston. She is survived by her most cherished husband Paul...
Rosalie Allura Goodwin
Mar 4, 2014
ROSALIE GOODWIN Our beloved mother, Rosalie Allura Goodwin, age 89, of Spring, Texas, was called home to be with God on March 4th, 2014 with her family at her side. Rosalie was born on October 1, 1924 in Chestertown, NY. Years later, she met her handsome husband of 52 years, Henry Arnick Goodwin and they resided in Scotia, New York...
Joanne M. Gillen
Feb 22, 2014
Joanne Gillen, 84, died peacefully in her sleep Saturday, February 22, 2014 at the Capital Living Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Schenectady. Joanne was married to Edmund Gillen until his passing in 1984. She is survived by her six children Matt, Paul, Ed, Ray, Jim and Amy (Scharf). Joanne is also survived by her 10 grandchildren, Emmett, Timothy, Justin, Misti,...
Chester S. Hernas
Feb 11, 2014
Chester S. Hernas of Schenectady died Tuesday February 11, 2014, peacefully at his home surrounded by his devoted family. He was 93 years old. Born July 20, 1920 in Schenectady, he was the son of Karol and Katarzina Hernas. Chet graduated from Nott Terrace High School where he played football with the Nott Terrace Night Hawks. When World War II...
Emily K. Nagamatsu
Jan 30, 2014
Emily Nagamatsu, devoted mother for over 69 years and wife of the late Dr. Henry Nagamatsu, Emily passed away on January 30th in Pompano Beach where she spent her last 3 years near her daughter Nancy and husband Timothy in Pompano Beach. As a lifelong resident of Schenectady, New York, Emily considered upstate New York her "only" home and enjoyed...
Marion I. Cain
Dec 27, 2013
Marion I. Cain, 98, passed away December 27, 2013 at Kingsway Nursing Center. Marion was born in East Orange, NJ, on April 15, 1915, and lived and worked in Summit, NJ, until her retirement from the city school system in 1977 at which time she moved to Schenectady to be closer to family members. She was a long-time member of...
Carlyle A. Brown
Dec 27, 2013
Carlyle A. Brown passed away in Omaha, Nebraska on Friday, December 27, 2013. He was born in St. Paul, Minnesota on March 14, 1918 to the late Oscar and Esther Brown. He was predeceased by his wife of 67 years, Florence Brown (nee Person) and his brother, Hamilton T. Brown. Carlyle graduated from the University of Minnesota in June of...
Elliot P. Pagliaccio
Dec 21, 2013
Elliot P. Pagliaccio passed away on December 21, 2013 in the presence of his beloved family after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Glen Cove, New York, to John and Nina Pagliaccio on November 1, 1953, he grew up in Bayville, NY. After achieving a Masters in Social Work from Adelphi University, Garden City, New York and a Post...
Paul L. Abbey
Dec 18, 2013
Paul L. Abbey, age 84, passed away in Tucson, AZ, on December 18th, 2013. The son of Donald and Lillian Abbey of Burlington, VT, he was a graduate of Burlington High School and the University of Vermont with a B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering. Upon graduation he served as a 2nd Lieutenant in the US Army during the Korean War....
Mary Elizabeth Bartlet
Dec 11, 2013
Mary Elizabeth "Ibby" Dingle Bartlet passed away peacefully in her sleep at the age of 88 in Schenectady, New York on Wednesday December 11, 2013. Most loved and loving wife, mother and grandmother, Ibby is survived by son Ian (Kathy) and their children Alison and John (Jess) Bartlet; daughter, Jane, and her children, Louis and Ian Hessdorfer; and daughter Kate...
Paul J. Landolfo
Dec 4, 2013
Paul J Landolfo of Schenectady passed away December 4th after a short illness. Paul was born in New York City but resided most of his life in Schenectady. He spent many years coaching Little League, Pop Warner Football and High School Basketball. His Granddaughters along with basketball were some of his true passions in life. He ended his coaching career...
Robert S. Crandall
Dec 2, 2013
It is with sad regret that the family of Robert S. Crandall announces his death at age 90 on Monday December 2nd at his home in Scotia , NY. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Joan Marshall Crandall and their children : R. Scott Crandall, MD of Bedford, NH and Cynthia A. McOsker of South Portland, ME....
Robert Charles O'Neill
Nov 25, 2013
Robert Charles O'Neill 65, of Bennington, Vermont and former resident of Schenectady, passed away Monday, November 25, 2013 at Ellis Hospital with his family by his side. Robert was born in Fillmore, NY, a son of the late Alfred H. and Marjorie Weavers O'Neill. Robert was honorably discharged from the Air Force in 1970. He was a Police officer with...
