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.
Linnea H. Roedel
Dec 1, 2012
Linnea Ida Hallander Roedel 98, of Apple Tree Lane, died peacefully at home on December 1st with her loving family by her side. Linnea was born on July 23, 1914 in Gary Indiana to Charles and Ida Hallander. Linnea was married to George F. Roedel on August 22, 1942. Together they enjoyed tennis, golf, bridge, gardening and their son's sports...
Elizabeth H. Russell
Nov 30, 2012
Elizabeth H. "Bette" Russell, 87 of Niskayuna died peacefully in the loving and merciful arms of her Lord, On Friday, November 30 surrounded by her loving and devoted daughter at Wingate of Wilbraham. Born in Troy, NY on May 8, 1925, she was the daughter of the late William and Alma (Smodell). She attended the Mechanicville School District, and participated...
Robert E. Elwell
Nov 28, 2012
Robert E. Elwell of Sacandaga Rd, died on November 28th, 2012 while he was being cared for at the Daughters of Sarah Nursing home. Mr. Elwell was 97 years young and was a source of great joy for all who knew him. He was a talented musician who played almost any instrument you could name. And, he kept a piano...
Marion G. Sheehan
Nov 21, 2012
Marion Goodwin Sheehan 89, of Niskayuna died Wednesday, November 21, 2012. Marion was born on January 10, 1923 in Utica, NY, a daughter of the late Chester and Emma Atkinson Goodwin. She attended local schools in Utica and was employed for 44 years with Verizon, then NY Telephone. She was an avid duplicate bridge player and a Board member. Marion...
Dorothy E. Slurff
Oct 31, 2012
Dorothy "Dottie" Slurff 80, of Schenectady, died Wednesday October 31st, at Ellis Hospital. Dottie was born in Schenectady, a daughter of the late John and Beatrice Tillison Kral. She graduated from Nott Terrace High School and married Edward F. Slurff, who predeceased her in 1994. Dottie work as a clerk at the City Mission of Schenectady for many years. She...
Marion E. Miller
Oct 17, 2012
Marion E. Miller 91, of The Glen Eddy, Niskayuna, NY, died Wednesday October 17, 2012. Born in Hamilton, NY, daughter of J. Horton Fountain and Ruth Woodman Fountain. In addition to her parents she is pre-deceased by her husband John W. Miller in 1978, a sister Ida Gowdy and a brother John H. Fountain Jr. Marion is survived by her...
Patricia W. Bennett
Oct 17, 2012
Patricia Whalen Bennett 83, formerly of Spearhead Drive, Scotia, died on October 17, 2012 at Ellis Hospital after an extended illness. Born on November 17, 1928 in Schenectady, she was the daughter of the late William and H. Hazel Heider Whalen. Patricia graduated from local schools including Mont Pleasant High School and Spencer Business School. She was a career employee...
Michael Francis Dedonatis
Oct 9, 2012
Rotterdam - Michael F. DeDonatis, 62 years young, retired Air-force Veteran "Master Sargent," died suddenly on the late afternoon of October 9th, 2012. Michael was a wonderful father and a true force of inspiration. He will be greatly missed for his laughter and love of life. Michael was predeceased by his beloved parents, Tony and Frances DeDonatis. Survivors include his...
Rosemary Mullaney
Oct 4, 2012
NISKAYUNA--Rosemary Eckel Mullaney, 89, formerly of Morgan Avenue and recently of Glen Eddy, Niskayuna passed away on October 4, 2012. A native of Schenectady, the daughter of Rose and Joseph Eckel, she graduated from St. Joseph's Academy and the College of St. Rose. After graduation she taught in the business department at Draper High School until her marriage to Gerald...
John Whitney
Sep 28, 2012
John W. Whitney 82, of Glenville passed away Friday, September 28, 2012 at Ellis Hospital after a short illness. He was born July 6, 1930 in Schenectady, New York to the late William Francis and Katherine Haskins Whitney. He was a graduate of Cohoes High School and a year later became a lab technician for General Electric. There, he continued...
Joseph Thomas Tardi
Sep 26, 2012
Joseph Thomas Tardi passed away at his home on the morning of September 26, 2012. Joseph was born in the Bushwick section of Brooklyn, NY on November 15, 1919 to Rosario and Emma Brando Tardi. Joseph was the youngest of three siblings (Nancy and James). Joseph graduated from both Brooklyn Technical High School, Brooklyn, NY and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute,Troy, NY,...
David E. Bain
Sep 24, 2012
David Erwin Bain - of Wellington Way, Niskayuna, passed away at the age of 79, on September 24, 2012. David is survived by his adoring wife of 57 years, Audrey Louise Hohman Bain, his two children Hillary Bain Ferrazzi of Natick, Massachusetts and Andrew Wallace Bain of Lake Forest, California, and three grand children, Katherine Porter Bain and Thompson Cowles...
Thomas A. Prater
Sep 19, 2012
Thomas Prater passed away after a short illness at the age of 92 on September 19, 2012. Thomas was preceded in death by his loving wife Mary, who passed away in 2010, his parents Lewis and Eliza Prater as well as brothers Sewart (Lewis) and Jack Prater and sister Katherine Froggatt. Tom and his family moved to Montana at an...
