Cynthia A. Love
Jul 4, 2021
Niskayuna-Cynthia Ann Love (Tatarek), 63, born on April 14, 1958 peacefully departed this world in her home on July 4, 2021 surrounded by her loving family after fighting a long and courageous battle with breast cancer. Cynthia was born in Schenectady, NY to Helen (Pachucki) and Eugene Tatarek, and was a graduate of Mohonasen High School. Later in life, Cynthia...
James Michael O'Connell
Jun 29, 2021
Niskayuna - James M. O'Connell, 81, of Niskayuna, died at home June 29, 2021 after a long illness. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend. Born in New York City to Daniel and Margaret (Maher) O'Connell, James was a graduate of De La Salle High School and Manhattan College, where he earned a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering....
Maria Isabel Torres
Jun 18, 2021
Maria Isabel Torres " Maira " On June 18, 2021, Maria Isabel Torres passed away peacefully at Ellis Residential and Rehabilitation Center. Maria was born on September 5, 1932 in Ceiba, Puerto Rico to parents Agustin Torres and Eulalia Centeno. She was raised in Santurce, Puerto Rico. For the past forty eight years, she has made Schenectady her home. Maira's...
Michael F. Jakubowski
Jun 9, 2021
Michael Frederick Jakubowski passed away peacefully at home on June 9, 2021. Mike was born in Oakland, California on May 23, 1975 and came to Niskayuna with his family in August of 1976. He attended Rosendale School, Iroquois Middle School, and Niskayuna High School. He achieved a BS degree in Computer Science from Siena College in 2005. Mike lived in...
Edward J. Burke
Jun 7, 2021
Niskayuna - Edward J. Burke (Eddie), 93, passed away peacefully on June 7th at Ellis Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Edward was born in Brooklyn, New York, the son of the late Edward J. and Mary (nee Hackett) Burke. He was an altar boy at Our Lady of Good Counsel in Brooklyn. He volunteered for service in the United...
Peter Damian Heinegg
Jun 1, 2021
Peter Damian Feilchenfeld Heinegg died on June 1, 2021 of a stroke. He was born in Brooklyn, New York to Frederick Feilchenfeld Heingg and Arlene Willis on January 24, 1942. He was the eldest of 10 children. Peter held Austrian and American citizenship. His father's family had fled Vienna when Hitler came to power. Peter was an extraordinary person: loving,...
Beatrice H. Mitchell
Apr 30, 2021
Beatrice H. Fischer Mitchell went to her eternal home April 30, 2021. She was 93 years old. Originally from Schenectady, she is the last surviving member of a generation of Finke grandchildren, born of Heinrich Finke, They all grew up in Schenectady and were members of Zion Lutheran Church. She is predeceased by her parents Charles and Beatrice Fischer, her...
Nancy I. Burnham
Apr 27, 2021
NISKAYUNA-Nancy Burnham was born in Schenectady on July 3, 1943, the daughter of Irene and Cecil Walker. She was a 1961 graduate of Linton High School. She went on to earn a bachelor's degree in sociology from Syracuse University and a master's degree in education from Tufts University. She lived with her son, Todd Burnham, in Syracuse and, later, in...
Alexander Gregory Duncan
Apr 14, 2021
A fighter who overcame multiple obstacles throughout his lifetime, Alex G. Duncan was a sweet young man who inspired many, left an unforgettable impression on everyone who met him, and departed this earth far too soon. On April 14, 2021 after a nearly 3 year battle with testicular cancer and in the loving arms of his parents, he drew his...
John S. Eldridge Jr.
Mar 29, 2021
John Spencer Eldridge Jr., 77 years old, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family at home on March 29th. "Jack" and his wife Gail of 19 years was a long time resident of Scotia. He was predeceased by his parents, John S. Eldridge Sr., Marion Riley Eldridge and his sister Joan Marion Eldridge. John is survived by his brother Richard...
Betty J. Apkarian
Mar 27, 2021
Niskayuna-Betty Apkarian, 92, of Niskayuna, died on Saturday, March 27, 2021 following a lengthy illness. Born in Schenectady, she was a daughter of the late William and Hazel Kernigans Bradley. Betty grew up in Schenectady where she attended Schenectady public schools. In 1966, Mrs. Apkarian was married to her beloved husband, Harry and, for many years, they resided in Loudonville...
Charles F. Weick
Mar 21, 2021
Schenectady, NY-Charles F. Weick, Phd., 90, formerly of McClellan Street and a resident of the Kingsway Community, passed away Sunday, March 21, 2021 at Ellis Hospital. Born on January 19, 1931 in Buffalo, NY, he was the son of Herman and Florence (Skinner) Weick. Charles was a 1953 graduate of Mt. Union College of Alliance, OH and a 1959 graduate...
Frederick Nathan Don Lewis
Mar 15, 2021
Schenectady-Frederick "Fred" Nathan Don Lewis aka Noel, 63, passed away Monday, March 15, 2021 at Ellis Hospital. Fred was born, raised and educated in New York, NY and resided in Schenectady. He loved his children, grandchildren, and his long term partner of 25 years Carolyn Farrell. Fred loved fixing cars, cooking, and making jokes. He was a loving, caring and...
Patricia S. Sherry
Mar 10, 2021
Niskayuna-Patricia Ann Scully Sherry died March 10, 2021 in Schenectady, New York. She passed away peacefully at 89-years-old. Pat was born May 11, 1931 in Schenectady, to Daisy Aline Murray Scully (deceased) and Robert James Scully (deceased). She graduated from Mount Terrace High School in 1949, before heading to work at General Electric. Not long after, she met James F....
Gaetano N. Andriano
Mar 5, 2021
Rotterdam Tom Andriano of Rotterdam passed away peacefully at Baptist Health and Rehabilitation Center on Friday March 5, 2021 following a long illness. He was 78. A life long resident of Schenectady he graduated from Mont Pleasant High School and served in the US Army where he received a Good Conduct Medal and a Expert (Carbine); sharp shooter (Rifle); Basic...
Anna Marie Kelts
Feb 27, 2021
Niskayuna-Anna Marie Kelts, 94, passed away Saturday, February 27, 2021 at Kingsway Nursing Home with her family by her side. Born on May 15, 1926 in Schenectady, NY, she was the daughter of Herman and Anna (Knizek) Friday. Marie was married to her husband Warren on July 17, 1949. They were happily married for 61 years until his passing in...
Rudolph Albert Dehn
Feb 24, 2021
Rudolph Albert Dehn Schenectady - A kind,creative father, grandfather and great-grandfather who had an engineer's eye for what needed to be done and the creativity to do it. Rudolph Albert Dehn died February 24, 2021 at 101 years, 6 months and 12 days. He was born in East Rutherford, New Jersey to Rudolf Alwin Dehn and Maria Huber Dehn on...
Frederick Raymond Fritzen
Feb 19, 2021
Schenectady-With his son at his side, Frederick R. Fritzen, 80, of McClellan Street, passed away Friday, February 19, 2021 at Baptist Health in Scotia. Born on March 7, 1940 in Niskayuna, NY, he was the son of Frederick C. and Lillian D. (Jones) Fritzen. A lifelong area resident, he was in the first graduating class at Linton High School. From...
Mary Louise Weatherhead
Feb 19, 2021
Niskayuna-Mary Louise Weatherhead, 92, of Niskayuna, New York, passed away on Feb. 19, 2021, surrounded by her family. Mary was born in Indiana, Pennsylvania, to John and Marion (Furman) Warych on July 15, 1928. She was raised in Schenectady, New York, and graduated from Mt. Pleasant High School in 1946. She was employed at MICA Insulator Company until she married...
Joan W. Ipsen
Feb 8, 2021
Joan Wilson Ipsen, 96, of Niskayuna, NY, passed away peacefully on February 8, 2021 in Cohoes, NY. Joan was born at Albany Memorial hospital to Douglas Rider Wilson and Gertrude Van Antwerp Stevens on September 26, 1924. She was raised in Manhattan and spent summers in Rensselaerville, NY. She attended Dana Hall School in Wellesley MA, and graduated in 1942....
