Marguerite Wilkinson
Nov 17, 2009
Schenectady- Marguerite "Peg" McWhorter Wilkinson 98, at Ellis Hospital on Saturday, November 14, 2009, after a short illness. Born in Cambridge, NY, daughter of the late John and Anna McMorris McWhorter. Peg has been a resident of Schenectady since 1941. She worked at Freihofer Baking Company as a Comptometer Opereator for 15 years. She was a member of Union Presbyterian...
Arlene Naylor
Nov 17, 2009
Schenectady-Arlene Chamberlain Naylor, 77, of Schenectady, went home to her Lord and Savior after falling at her residence on Saturday, November 14. Arlene was born on August 14, 1932 in Chesham, New Hampshire to the late Ernest and Florence Clarke Chamberlain. She married Robert Young Naylor, of Fitchburg, Massachusetts on May 1, 1952; the couple and their three children moved...
Diane P. Duffy
Nov 14, 2009
Clifton Park-Diane Patricia (Sorel) Duffy, 69, of Clifton Park, died Saturday November 14th at St. Peter's Community Hospice Inn with her family by her side. She was born on May 21, 1940 in Moriah New York, to the late Arsen "Pete" and Helen Zukas Sorel. Diane was a lifelong resident of the Capital Region, graduating from Colonie Central High School...
Jane M. Wells
Nov 8, 2009
Schenectady-Jane Moynehan Wells, age 81, of Schenectady , died on Sunday, November 8, 2009 in Maryland while visiting her daughter after a brief yet enjoyable trip to Florida prior to her passing. Born in Glens Falls , NY to the late Elizabeth Singleton Moynehan and Francis P. "Mog" Moynehan. Jane was formally married to William W. Wells M.D. She was...
Melissa Lynne Greskovich
Nov 7, 2009
Niskayuna-Melissa Lynne Greskovich, daughter of Maria Greskovich and Charles Greskovich (deceased), born January 20, 1981, died unexpectedly at the age of 28 in her home in Niskayuna, NY. In addition to her mother, she is survived by her brother, Chad Greskovich; sister, Ann Zenner; niece, Helen Zenner; and nephew, Kilian Zenner, along with several Aunts and Uncles. Melissa graduated from...
Franklyn Hayford
Nov 1, 2009
Scotia- Franklyn C. Hayford MD 84, died peacefully at home, Ocotber 31, 2009, after a brief illness. Franklyn was born in Saco, ME to Charles A. Hayford and Alice (Freeman) Hayford on May 17, 1925. He grew up in Saco and graduated from Thornton Academy. He served in the US Navy for 3+ years, following this. Then, he attended and...
Mary L. Glowacki
Oct 27, 2009
Rotterdam- Mary Briggs Glowacki 62, of Rotterdam, died Tuesday, October 27, 2009 at Ellis Hospital with her loving family at her side. Mary was born in Troy, NY, daughter of the late Donald and Helen McDonald Briggs, she was raised in Stillwater, graduated from Stillwater High School and Albany Business College. Mary worked for 5 years at General Electric, she...
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....
