Mary V. Shanklin
Oct 24, 2009
Niskayuna - Mary Louise (Vosburgh) Shanklin passed away on Saturday, October 24th, 2009 in the comfort of her home. She was a cancer survivor for 35 years before succumbing to complications. Her positive attitude and strength were an inspiration to all around her. Mary was born Dec. 19, 1929 in Schenectady, NY. She was the daughter of the late Dr....
Kathleen M. Chandler
Oct 23, 2009
Rexford - Kathleen McElroy Chandler 78, of Coburg Village, formerly of Dean St, died Friday, October 23, 2009 at Ellis Hospital with her loving family at her side. Born in Schenectady, daughter of the late Edward and Katherine Keigher McElroy, she was a life-long resident. Kathleen graduated from Nott Terrace High School in1949 and worked for the New York Telephone...
Helen S. Patrik
Oct 20, 2009
Scotia-Helen Patrik passed away October 20, 2009 in Scotia, NY. Helen was the widow of Steve Patrik; they were married for 62 years. Helen and her husband resided for over 50 years in Evergreen Park before moving closer to their children. Helen is survived by son Gary, daughter Linda, granddaughter Lela and their spouses. Helen was predeceased by her daughter...
Barbara Lawrence
Oct 15, 2009
SCHENECTADY, NY- Barbara Corell Lawrence died peacefully in her sleep, October 15, 2009, after a long battle with Parkinson's Disease. Barbara was born in Johnson City, NY, November 19, 1927. She was raised in Binghamton, NY, and was a long-time resident of Schenectady, NY, with many summers spent in Hague, NY. She began summering in Hague as a young adult...
Elisabeth A. Lingeman
Oct 11, 2009
Schenectady- Elisabeth Marie Lingeman, of Schenectady, died Sunday, October 11, 2009 at the Ellis Skilled Nursing Center. Elisabeth was born in Schooten, Holland and named after her mother and grandmother. Elisabeth and her family bravely served in the Underground Railroad and helped protect many Jewish people in the 1930's. Her father came to America first, then she and her mom...
Mary Elizabeth Thornton
Oct 11, 2009
Rexford- Betty Thornton, Longtime Rexford resident Mary Elizabeth Keegan Thornton passed away on October 11 at Maplewood Manor in Ballston Spa after a long illness. Betty was predeceased by her husband of 56 years, John D Thornton, and her brother Harold Keegan. She is survived by her daughter Maureen (Bill) O'Connor of Stephentown NY, granddaughter Caitlin (Jonathan) Falls of Annandale...
Rita M. Carmel
Oct 9, 2009
Schenectady- Rita McGee Carmel, former resident of McClellan Street, died Friday, October 9, 2009 at Ellis Hospital with her loving children at her side. Born in Tamaqua, PA, daughter of the late John and Mary Ellen Shields McGee. Educated in Pennsylvania, moved to Schenectady in 1947. Mrs. Carmel was a World War II Veteran, a member of Annie Shaffer Senior...
Carl A. Erikson
Oct 3, 2009
Niskayuna- Carl A. Erikson 91, of Niskayuna, died Saturday, October 3, 2009 at Ellis Hospital with his family by his side. He was born April 4, 1918 in Schenectady , son of Alfred G. and Helen Martin Erikson. Carl was predeceased by his wife of 64 years, Katharin Horton Erikson, in 2006. He graduated from Mt. Pleasant High School and...
Janet Mae Nelson
Oct 1, 2009
Niskayuna-Janet Mae Nelson, nee Myers , 79, of Niskayuna and Bolton Landing, New York, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 1, 2009 at the Reston Medical Center, in Reston, Virginia with members of her family at her side. Mrs. Nelson was born on August 27, 1930 in Hampstead, Maryland to Ana Mae and Emory Myers. She graduated from West York...
Reverend Wright Jr
Sep 22, 2009
Schenectady-The Reverend Franklin Norman Wright, Jr., son of Franklin N. Wright and Lorena Hart (Moore) Wright entered into eternal life Tuesday evening, September 22, 2009. He was born April 27, 1921 in Schenectady. He graduated from the former Mont Pleasant High School in 1938. He also graduated from the former New York State College for Teachers (now SUNY Albany) in...
Lorraine B. Sloan
Sep 19, 2009
Schenectady - Lorraine B. Sloan, 73, died Saturday, September 19, 2009, after a valiant fight against breast cancer. Born in Canada, Lorraine moved to the Capital District in the late 1950's. She worked for the State of New York retiring from The Department of Health. She leaves behind her two daughters Heather and Beth, an extensive family in Canada and...
Miriam Fellows Newhall
Sep 14, 2009
Schenectady-Miriam Fellows Newhall, 88, died September 14 at Kingsway Adult Home. She was born in Bangor, Maine, the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Albert Fellows. She is survived by her daughters Katherine Miller (Thomas) of Niskayuna, NY and Amy Newhall (William McCallum) of Tucson, AZ and a son Dr. James Newhall (Kathleen) of Portland, OR and eight grandchildren. Services will...
Kenneth L. Oberg
Sep 11, 2009
Niskayuna- Kenneth Lee Oberg, 70, passed away on September 11, 2009 at home in Niskayuna, NY. Born on April 20, 1939 in Woodstown, NJ, he was the son of the late George and Violet (Nordstrom) Oberg. A graduate of Woodstown High School, NJ in 1956, Kenneth earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Lehigh University in 1963, graduating with honors....
Sylvia Verno
Sep 7, 2009
Florida- Sylvia E. Verno, 76, of Deerfield Beach, FL, long time resident of Colonie, NY, passed away September 7, 2009 at Hospice by the Sea in Boca Raton, FL. She was predeceased by her loving husband, Steven J. Verno. Sylvia worked with the best restaurant business, training under Chef John Piccolo and Chef Eugene Lablanc. She was also a member...
Delno Stageman
Sep 6, 2009
Niskayuna - Delno F. Stageman, 95, of Niskayuna, passed on to eternal life September 6 at his home. For almost 69 years beloved husband of Alice (Robin) Sanders Stageman & beloved father of Delanne C. Stageman, he is predeceased by his parents, Phillip J. & Martha Heilman Stageman of Randolph, Nebraska; brother Arthur Stageman & sister Leone Stageman Leach. Mr....
Mary A. Hoffman
Sep 5, 2009
Niskayuna- Private services will be held for Mary A. Hoffman of Niskayuna, NY. Mrs. Hoffman died at the age of 95 on September 5, 2009 at Ellis Hospital after a brief illness. Born in Schenectady, July 16, 1914, Mrs. Hoffman was a life long resident of Schenectady. Mary was a mulit-talented craftswoman and excellent needleworker who loved animals. Mrs. Hoffman...
Marianne M. Pashler
Sep 4, 2009
NISKAYUNA-Marianne Moreland Pashler, a prominent violinist, music teacher and promoter of classical music in the Albany-Schenectady area, died in Niskayuna on September 4, 2009 at the age of 89. Born in Canada, Mrs. Pashler was a graduate of the Royal Con-servatory of Music in Toronto and held the degree of L.R.S.M. from the Royal College of Music, London, England. As...
Norman C. Hoffmann
Sep 3, 2009
Niskayuna- Norman C. Hoffmann 82, of Niskayuna died on Thursday, September 3, 2009 after a short illness at Ellis Hospital with his wife and daughter at his side. Norman was born in St. Louis, Missouri and has been a resident of Niskayuna for 40 years. He graduated with a degree in Business from Washington University, St. Louis, MO. Norman was...
Herbert J. Friedman
Aug 30, 2009
Niskayuna- Herbert J. Friedman 80, died August 30, 2009 after a long illness. Born in Schenectady, son of the late Arthur and Augusta Lee Friedman, Herb was a life long resident on Schenectady. He graduated from Nott Terrace High School, class of 1948. Herb was General Manager and Owner of Selected Meat Packers for many years and retired in 2007...
Walter Huening Jr
Aug 29, 2009
LAWRENCEVILLE, GA. Walter C. Huening, Jr., 86, long-time resident of the Schenectady, NY, recently relocated to Lawrenceville, passed away Saturday, August 29, 2009. Walter was born February 10, 1923 in Boston, MA to Walter and Gladys Whittemore Huening, and grew up in Needham, MA. He graduated Magna Cum Laude with a BSEE degree from Tufts University in 1944 and taught...
