Obituaries

Craig  D. Jackson

Craig D. Jackson

Nov 6, 2021

Craig Jackson, 67, passed away at home with his loving family on November 6, 2021. Craig was the beloved son of the late Robert and Carolyn Jackson, husband to Debbie, father to Christopher & Bryan, and grandfather to Benjamin. Born January 14, 1954 in Philadelphia, PA, Craig was the middle of six children; Valerie, Larry, Lynn, Carol, and Bruce. His...

David  Todd Park

David Todd Park

Nov 3, 2021

David Todd Park, 46, of Tucson, AZ passed away suddenly at home on Wednesday, November 3, 2021. Born on July 8, 1975, in Schenectady, NY to Shirley (Pollard) Park. David attended Schenectady High School where he graduated in 1994. David had a love for all sports, but, more specifically, Baseball, Basketball and Football which he played growing up and into...

Robert  D. White

Robert D. White

Nov 1, 2021

Schenectady-Robert Donald White, 72, passed away peacefully on Mon. Nov.1, 2021. Born at Ellis Hospital, Schenectady, NY, on Dec. 10, 1948, son of the late Donald and Nancy White. Married to the late, Sharon (Piechocki) White (d. 2014). Survived by sisters, Nancy (Richard) Piliponis of Boulder City, NV and Holly (Daniel) DeForest of Manchester, VT, nephews Christian (Kate) Piliponis of...

Denise  Marie Guthinger

Denise Marie Guthinger

Oct 29, 2021

Obituary of Denise Marie Guthinger Please share a memory of Denise to include in a keepsake book for family and friends. View Tribute Book Schenectady-Denise Marie Guthinger (Mazzanoble) 67, of Niskayuna, Passed away suddenly Friday October, 29th, 2021. This beautiful woman is the daughter of the late Charles and Mary Mazzanoble. Denise had retired from The NYS dept. of Labor...

Allan  G Yerdon

Allan G Yerdon

Oct 29, 2021

Allan G. Yerdon, 84, of Schenectady, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Friday, October 29th, 2021. He was born on October 11,1937 in Gloversville, NY. The son of the late Milton and Charlotte (Beach) Yerdon; predeceased by his brother, Laurence Yerdon. A 1955 graduate of Johnstown High School, he then moved to Florida to attend Cosmetology...

Dorothy G. "Dot" Foss

Dorothy G. "Dot" Foss

Oct 8, 2021

Dorothy Lois Gibb Foss June 12, 1923 - October 8, 2021 Dorothy (Dot) Lois Gibb Foss was born on June 12, 1923 in Machipongo, on Virginia's Eastern Shore, to parents Emily Tabitha Ward and Obed Cecil Gibb. As a child she often chose to work in the fields with her dad, and she excelled in her education, graduating from Central...

Mims Bendall

Mims Bendall

Oct 8, 2021

Mims Bendall of Niskayuna died in her home, peacefully, on October 8th, 2021, from complications related to pancreatic cancer. She was born on April 30, 1946 in Hartford CT. She earned an Associate Degree from Elizabeth Seton College in Yonkers, and completed one year of Nursing School at St. Vincents Hospital in NYC. In 1968, she married a partner, Jim,...

Margaret  M. Keyes

Margaret M. Keyes

Sep 29, 2021

Wife, mother, sister, and friend - Margaret Mary (Meg) Keyes (58) of Niskayuna, NY - passed away September 29, 2021 after a tough and fearless battle with cancer. She is survived by her husband of 30 years, Joseph (Joe) Skufca, children Danielle and Evan Skufca, mother Peggy (Morgan) Keyes, siblings, in-laws, nieces, nephews, and friends. She is preceded in death...

Patricia  E. Stanek

Patricia E. Stanek

Sep 8, 2021

Schenectady- Patricia Daley Stanek 82 of Schenectady passed away Wednesday September 8, 2021. She was born at home on Warden Road, Glenville, a daughter to the late William and Ruth Green Daley. Patricia was predeceased by her husband Chester Stanek. Survived by her sister Elberta Daley Hayden; nieces Sue Ann (Scott) Norfolk, Tina Marie Hayden, Kim Ann Daley-Nash and 3...

Blanche  C. Gray

Blanche C. Gray

Sep 4, 2021

Schenectady-Blanche C. Gray, 93 daughter of Thurman and Dorotha (Barker) Christman, passed away on Saturday, September 4th surrounded by her loving family at Ellis Hospital. She is survived by her children, Adrian (Doreen) of Lawrenceburg, TN, Hugh (Martha) Gray of Aurora OH, Matthew (Holly) Gray of Schenectady and Nancy Blair of Clifton Park, her grandchildren, Jennifer (Mark) Cioto, Sarah (Dave...

Kathleen  Martin Gilbert

Kathleen Martin Gilbert

Sep 1, 2021

Florida-Kathleen Gilbert age 61, passed away peacefully on September 1, 2021, after a very short illness. She was residing in the state of Florida with her husband Richard Glibert. Born December 29, 1959, she was the daughter of Marion Olsen and Donald Martin. She was raised in Niskayuna where she attended the Niskayuna school's She was predeceased by her mother...

Richard  J. Huether

Richard J. Huether

Sep 1, 2021

Niskayuna- Richard J. "Dick" Huether, 87, of Niskayuna passed away suddenly on Wednesday September 1, 2021 after a long and distinguished life. Richard was born in Albany, the only son of the late John J. and Alice Gillan Huether. He was a 1951 graduate of Christian Brothers Academy and in 1955 he graduated from the University of Notre Dame with...

Bonnie  H. Kotary

Bonnie H. Kotary

Aug 28, 2021

Schenectady-Bonnie Holcombe Kotary 84, of Schenectady passed away Saturday, August 28, 2021. Born in Utica, NY, Bonnie grew up in Boonville, NY and was a Schenectady resident for 66 years. She was the owner and operator of Ye Olde Yarn and Gift Shop on upper Union St. for 30 years and retired in 2009. Bonnie is survived by her sons...

June  M Schermerhorn

June M Schermerhorn

Aug 19, 2021

Schenectady-June Marie (Edwards)Schermerhorn, 89, died at home with her family by her side on August 19, 2021 after a long and cruel battle with Lewy body Dementia. Born on December 21, 1931 at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady. She was the daughter of the late Charles and Anna Edwards. She was predeceased by her husband Richard James Schermerhorn of 52 years...

Ansell Alberga

Ansell Alberga

Aug 9, 2021

Schenectady- Ansell Alberga Jr., 81, of Oakwood Ave. died suddenly Monday evening August 9, 2021 at his residence. Born in Catskill, Ansell was the son of the late Ansell and Polly Keeney Alberga Sr. and husband of Ragnhild Laila Olsen Alberga. Ansell grew up in Round Top and was a 1957 graduate of the Cairo High School. He was a...

Yong Chun "Jeannie" Kirkham

Yong Chun "Jeannie" Kirkham

Aug 7, 2021

Schenectady, NY With heavy hearts, the Kirkham family sadly announces the passing of Yong Chun Kim Kirkham 78, known to all as our sweet loving Jeannie of Schenectady on August 7th, 2021, after a brief illness. Jeannie was employed for 28 years at St. Clare's Hospital where she left a lasting impression with co-workers and made many friends. Jeannie was...

Frederick  C. Fink

Frederick C. Fink

Jul 29, 2021

Niskayuna Fred Fink Beloved son, brother, uncle and dear friend, Frederick C. Fink, 68, of Grassy Key, FL, and Canada Lake, NY, passed away peacefully, July 29 at Kingsway Nursing Center, Schenectady, NY, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Albany, NY on August 18, 1952, he was the son of Ruth and Eugene Fink. Fred was raised in Niskayuna...

Barbara Shatley

Barbara Shatley

Jul 19, 2021

Barbara "Bobbie" Shatley, 83, of Schenectady, passed away peacefully on July 19, 2021 at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady, NY. Barbara was born in Schenectady, NY to Eugene and Mary (nee' Pawenski) Szczepanski on November 10, 1937. As a child, she proudly learned Polish from her grandmother, and graduated from Nott Terrace High School in 1955. She was self-employed doing fundraising...

Barbara  J. Roberts

Barbara J. Roberts

Jul 16, 2021

Barbara Joan Roberts was born September 10, 1929, at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady, NY and died peacefully on Friday, July 16, 2021. She was the loving wife of Richard E. Roberts for 56 years, who predeceased her along with their cherished son, Jeffrey Richard Roberts. Barbara was also predeceased by her beloved siblings; William Turner, Helen (Turner) Blanchard and Dorothy...

Lucille  Ann Bish

Lucille Ann Bish

Jul 13, 2021

Lucille Ann Bish of Niskayuna, NY, passed away peacefully at home on July 13, 2021. She was born in Schenectady on April 1, 1929 to Howard P. and Vivian (Townsend) Bish and was a graduate of Nott Terrace High School. Known to friends and family as "Ann" or "Annie," she earned her BS in education from The Ohio State University...

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