Fred R. Longe
Mar 22, 2013
Fred R. Longe 80, of Niskayuna, passed away after a brief illness at Albany Medical Center on Friday, March 22, 2013 with his loving family by his side. Fred was born in Schenectady, the son of the late Frank and Marie Pisano Longe. He served in the US Navy during the Korean Conflict and was stationed on the USS Dixie....
Janice B. Zumbo
Mar 19, 2013
Janice Blondin Zumbo, 80, of Niskayuna New York, passed away on March 19, 2013, with her family at her side, after a long illness. Janice was born on January 8, 1933 in Burlington, Vermont. She was the loving wife of the late Dr. Orazio R. Zumbo. She was the daughter of the late Robert Hanley Blondin and Marie Sanborn Blondin....
Sylvia M. Woodman
Mar 15, 2013
Sylvia M. Woodman 88, of Williams St., died Friday March 16, 2013 at Mt. Valley Hospice in Gloversville after a long illness. Sylvia was born in Schenectady, a daughter of the late Arthur and Sophie Schlansker Chur. She was a graduate of Draper High School and Mildred Elley Business School. Sylvia was predeceased by her husband, William Woodman in 1988...
Anthony J. Wilson
Mar 15, 2013
Anthony J. Wilson 81, of Niskayuna passed away Friday March 15, 2013 after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer's Disease. Born in Poultney, Vermont, he was the son of the late Joseph and Theresa Corcoran Wilson and brother of the late Mary W. Kelly. Anthony is survived by his beloved brother Mike (Donna) Wilson of Schenectady. Anthony's early education...
Carlton L. Smith
Mar 9, 2013
Carlton L. Smith, 95, of Fallsington, PA, while at home with his family, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 9, 2013. He was born March 4, 1918 in Randolph, VT, eldest son of Royal W. and Helen (Hopkins) Smith, reared in Brattleboro, attended public schools there before entering the Apprentice Training Program with General Electric Company...
Peter E. Mcelligott
Mar 4, 2013
Peter E. McElligott, 77, passed away peacefully at Ellis Hospital on March 4, 2013. He was born in New York City in 1935 to Edward and Elizabeth McElligott, of Vestal NY. He received his B.S in Nuclear Engineering from North Carolina State in 1957, and his M.S and Ph.D. from Rennselaer Polytechnic Institute in 1961 and 1966 respectively. Pete retired...
Roger H. Kerr
Mar 1, 2013
Roger Hoyt Kerr completed his earthly journey on March 1, 2013 after a great 85 year run. He has gone to join his wife, Cora Jean Fischer Kerr and his parents, Roger Sweeney and Ethel Hoyt Kerr. His life is celebrated by his children and spouses, Douglas & Lee Ann Kerr of Windsor, CT, Jamie Famiano of Schenectady, NY, Gregory...
Patricia Mcgovern
Feb 25, 2013
Patricia G. Mc Govern 76, of Altamonte Springs, Florida, passed away Monday, February 25, 2013, with her loving children and grandchildren by her side. Pat was born March 19, 1936 in Schenectady, daughter of the late Winfred and Eileen Greer Grinter and she graduated from Nott Terrace High School. Pat was married to William G. Mc Govern on May 7,...
Mary R Reimherr
Feb 16, 2013
Mary Rose Reimherr passed away on February 16, 2013 at the age of 92 at Samaritan Hospital. The youngest of four children, Mary was born on August 15, 1920 to Simon and Anna Sabaitis in Bridgewater, MA. She graduated from Bridgewater High School and then received her RN from Sturdy Memorial Hospital School of Nursing. Upon graduation she enlisted in...
Alfred Henry O'Neill
Feb 4, 2013
SCOTIA-- Alfred H. O'Neill, 91, left his earthly home on February 4, 2013. As he left his loving family by his side, he was immediately ushered straight into heaven to be with his Lord and Creator. Alfred was born in Union City, New Jersey on November 17, 1921, a son of the late Charles and Anna O'Neill. He proudly served...
John H. Ward
Jan 21, 2013
John Hayden Ward passed away Monday, January 21st at the Baptist Health and Rehabilitation Center in Scotia, NY. He was born January 12, 1924 in New York City, the son of Hayden Wightman Ward and Marion Joyce Rowe. He attended Williams College briefly, and was a graduate of the University of Colorado at Boulder. He served in World War II...
Peter C. Huening
Jan 21, 2013
Peter C. Huening, 67, passed away on Monday, January 21, 2013. Born in Boston, MA on October 16, 1945, he was the son of the late Walter & Margaret Huening. He was a graduate of Tufts University and a retired electrical engineer from General Electric Co. Peter had a love of bluegrass music, often traveling to concerts and festivals and...
Marion G. Dearstyne
Jan 19, 2013
Marion Glock Dearstyne died peacefully January 19, 2013 surrounded by her family at Ellis Hospital. Marion was born in Schenectady to the late Frederick H. and Mabel H. Glock. Marion was married to the late Edmund M. Dearstyne who died in 1976. Marion is survived by one son Edmund G. Dearstyne and his wife Jaroslava Dearstyne, one granddaughter Jarka M....
James R. Schmidt
Jan 14, 2013
James R. Schmidt 67, of Niskayuna, died at Ellis Hospital on Monday, January 14, 2013. Son of the late Harry Schmidt and Dorothy Miller. James was employed as an Electrician and retired from B A S F. He was a member of Local #166 and St. Kateri Tekakwitha Parish. His interest included bowling, where he was very proud of bowling...
Mary Elizabeth "Betty" Patience
Jan 9, 2013
MARY ELIZABETH "BETTY" Patience -passed away peacefully at the age of 91 on January 9, 2013 at Eddy Village Green in Cohoes, NY. She had been a resident of Kingston, NY for over 50 years before moving to assisted living in Cohoes in late 2008. Betty was born on May 16, 1921 at 1004 Albany Street, Schenectady, NY, the first...
David N. Rufer
Jan 7, 2013
David N. Rufer 56, died January 7, 2013 at home, after a brief illness. Born and raised in Schenectady, David owned and operated The Copper Keg in Schenectady for over 30 years. Survived by his mother, Estelle Rufer; daughter, Christina Rufer; 3 brothers, Edward (Roz) Rufer, Mark Rufer, Peter (Jeaneen) Rufer; 4 sisters, Marie (Russ) Stephens, Patricia (Mike) Peck, Anne...
Peter A. Willis
Dec 20, 2012
SCHENECTADY-Peter Adams Willis, 84, passed away peacefully on Thursday afternoon at Ellis Hospital. Peter was born in Seattle, WA, a son of the late Ora and Sally Willis. He was a graduate of the University of Illinois with a degree in electrical egineering. Following college, Peter worked for the General Electric Company and was a member of the ELFUN Society....
Norman G. Luther
Dec 14, 2012
Norman Gardner Luther, 93, formerly of Schenectady, NY, beloved husband for 63 years to the late Marion Ruth (Furman) Luther, passed away peacefully in Manchester, CT on Friday, December 14, 2012. Born on May 23, 1919, he was the youngest of six and only surviving son of the late Grace (Gardner) and Frederick Luther. Due to the untimely death of...
Marguerite E. Eckner
Dec 9, 2012
Niskayuna - Marguerite E. Eckner (formerly Bleau), 93, of Niskayuna, NY died peacefully on December 9, 2012 at Ellis Hospital after a short illness. She was born in North Hero, VT on August 31, 1919 a daughter of Harold E. Blow and Anna Maria (McCaffray) Blow, and grew up in Grand Isle, VT on Lake Champlain. She resided in Amherst,...
Anthony Mason
Dec 1, 2012
Anthony L. Mason 59, of Scotia, passed away Saturday December 1, 2012 at Ellis Hospital due to complications of Diabetes. There will be no calling hours and there are no services scheduled at this time. To leave a condolence for the family.
