Rosemary Amazon
Aug 5, 2008
Niskayuna?Rosemary C. Amazon, 50, lovingly known as "Rosy," died Tuesday evening, August 5, 2008, at the home of her sister and best friend, Jenny, in Delmar, NY. She was surrounded by her loving family. Diagnosed with ALS in April of 2008, Rosy battled the disease with courage and dignity which inspired all who knew and loved her. Rosy was born...
Edward Feuerstein Sr
Aug 1, 2008
Edward W. Feuerstein, 76, of Glenville, died Friday August 1, 2008 at Baptist Health & Rehabilitation. In October of 2007, Ed was diagnosed with melanoma cancer. He was born March 29, 1932 to William and Christine Feuerstein in Philadelphia, PA. He attended LaSalle High School and graduated from Villanova University in 1954. He married Joann Garrity in 1963, in Pittsfield,...
Manfred Eggers
Jul 20, 2008
Niskayuna - Manfred Eggers 75, died at home on Sunday, July 20, 2008 after a long courageous battle with heart disease. Manfred was born ,raised and educated in Bremen, Germany. He moved to the United States where he became a citizen. For several years he worked for a German company selling auto parts. He then opened several German fast food...
George Schmid
Jul 15, 2008
Schenectady - George B. Schmid died suddenly at home around 7 am on Tuesday, July 15, 2008. He was a wounderful husband, father and grandfather and served in the Army National Reserves in 1974. George's survivors include his wife, Coleen Schmid; daughter, Katie Rivenburgh and husband John Rivenburgh, their children, Michael Britten age 16, Sarah Britten age 15, Faith Britten...
Jeanne Piel
Jul 10, 2008
Schenectady - Jeanne Palmateer Piel, 81, formerly of Rosa Road, died Thursday, July 10, 2008, at Kingsway Arms Nursing Center with her loving family by her side. Jeanne was born in Troy, NY, the daughter of the late Leo and Bertha Cornwell Palmateer. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Jeanne married Jospeh E. Piel Sr. on March 1,...
W. Wells
Jul 7, 2008
Rotterdam - W. Peter Wells 74, of Rotterdam, died unexpectedly at home on Monday, July 7, 2008. Peter, born in Albany, was the son of the late Warren M. and Elizabeth Willoughby Wells. He was a graduate of Albany Academy For Boys, class of 1952, a 1956 graduate of Princeton University and a graduate of Union College in 1964. He...
Mary Charles
Jun 27, 2008
Niskayuna - Mary Faith Macbeth Charles 73, of Eastern Parkway, died Friday, June 27, 2008, at Ellis Hospital after a brief illness, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Schenectady, daughter of the late J.Francis and Margaret Hurley Macbeth. Faith was a graduate of Nott Terrace High School and St. Peter's Hospital School of Nursing. She began her career in...
Geraldine Gallagher-Lopez
Jun 22, 2008
Schenectady - Geraldine Gallagher-Lopez 69, passed away on June 22, 2008. Born in Albany, NY she was the daughter of the late John B. and Margaret Dillon Gallagher. She is survived by her daughter and 2 sons, JoAnne (Carl) Donaldson, John Lopez and James (Ninna) Lopez, 5 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. She is also survived by her brother, Leo...
Danielle Dowen
Jun 18, 2008
Schenectady-, Danielle B. Dowen of Schenectady, died peacefully Wednesday, June 18, 2008, at home with her loving family by her side. Danielle's infectious smile and charm coupled with her signature pink lipstick lit up every room she entered. She will be remembered by family and friends as a hard working, generous, selfless person who brought energy to every thing she...
Francis Reilley
Jun 17, 2008
Niskayuna-Francis B. Reilley, 84, of Niskayuna died Tuesday, June 17, 2008, at St. Peter's Hospice, with his loving wife of 59 years by his side. Born in New York City, son of the late Francis A. and Grace Harwick Reilley. Frank attended prep school at Seton Hall and graduated from Union College with a Master in Electrical Engineering. He was...
Regina Godlew
Jun 15, 2008
Schenectady-Regina M. Glowacki Godlew of Schenectady, formerly of Scottsdale, Arizona, died on Sunday, June 15, 2008 at Ellis Hospital after a brief illness. She was born in Schenectady and graduated from Mont Pleasant High School. Regina was associated with her husband's home construction business as home decorator and in sales. She was a member of the Schenectady Realtor's Association, NARFE...
Oswald Dreves
Jun 11, 2008
Glenville-Oswald E. Dreves 84, of N.Ballston Road, was stricken at home on Wednesday, June 11, 2008. Born in Schenectady, son of the late Edward and Wanda Henrbel Dreves. Oswald worked for over 32 years at Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory in Niskayuna. He was predeceased by his brother Alfred Dreves who died in 1993. Survived by his sister in-law, Jane Dreves...
John Madigan
Jun 6, 2008
Schenectady-John T. Madigan 74, of Keyes Avenue, died unexpectedly on Friday, June 6, 2008, at home. Born in Schenectady, son of the late Earl and Margaret Lyman Madigan. John graduated from Schenectady High School, New England Conservatory and Union College. John was a concert pianist and gave a concert at one time with the Boston Pops. He spoke seven languages...
Elizabeth Mcmahon
Jun 3, 2008
Schenectady-Elizabeth Strain McMahon 91, of Schenectady, formerly of Pittsburgh, died peacefully June 3, 2008, at Ellis Hospital. Born in Springfield, Ohio, daughter of the late Ralph and Carrie Ross Strain. Loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Predeceased by her husband Alfonso Opipare and Harold McMahon. Elizabeth is survived by her daughter, Frances Opipare Bendick; grandchildren, Allan, Elizabeth, Anthony and John;...
Charles Febvre
May 18, 2008
Charles Dean Le Febvre, a resident of Warren House, a Catholic Charities Group Home, entered eternal life on Friday, May 16, 2008. He was 50. Born on October 10, 1957 in Tampa Florida, he is the son of Charles (Carol) Le Febvre and Janet (David) Goddard of Florida. Dean had participated in the New Visions Program on Krumkill Road and...
Alfred Schlansker
May 2, 2008
Manhattan-Alfred A. Schlansker, 84, of Manhattan, died May 2, 2008, after a brief illness. Born in Schenectady, son of the late Alfred H. and Fanny Krage Schlansker, he graduated from Mt. Pleasant High School and worked for a brief time at General Electric before moving to New York City, where he graduated from New York Institute of Interior Design. Al...
Florence Ginley
Apr 29, 2008
Glenville-Florence Elizabeth McGinley, of Tryon Avenue, died peacefully in her sleep on April 29, 2008. Daughter of the late Lawrence and Florence Jones McGinley. A lifelong resident, she graduated from Nott Terrace High School and Mildred Elley Business School. An Administrative Clerk in Plant Employee Relations at General Electric Co., Miss McGinley retired in 1985 after 43 years of service....
Jean Moravec
Jan 29, 2008
Baltimore, MD - Jean Ross Moravec 100, died Tuesday, January 29, 2008, at Roland Park Place, Baltimore, MD, after a long illness. Jean Ross Moravec was born in Central City, NE, June 5, 1907. She recently celebrated her 100th birthday. She was a graduate of Central City High School and the University of Nebraska, where she was president of the...
Arthur Nitchman
Sep 27, 2007
Arthur was born on June 28, 1932 and passed away on Thursday, September 27, 2007. Arthur was a resident of Schenectady, New York.
