Dorothy E. Packard
Feb 2, 2021
Rotterdam-Dorothy Elaine Packard (nee Grogan) was born in Utica, NY September 8, 1918 and joined her Heavenly Father February 2, 2021. She is survived by her children - Thomas (Joyce) of Syracuse, NY, Carolyn Johnson of Schenectady, and Steven (Barbara) of Grapevine, TX, grandchildren -Sarah (Jordan) Dees and Andrew Packard both of Texas, and Christina Packard of Tully, NY, five...
Keith Gerald Terry
Jan 31, 2021
Niskayuna-On Sunday, January 31, 2021, Keith G Terry, loving son, brother, and friend died at the age of 61, after a long illness. Keith was born in Niskayuna, NY to Dr Gerald S and Dorothy J (Petro) Terry. He grew up in Woodlawn and moved to Niskayuna, where he graduated high school. He attended Embry Riddle Aeronautical University in Florida...
John Richard Phillippe
Jan 31, 2021
Niskayuna, NY-John Richard (Dick) Phillippe passed away in his sleep on Sunday January 31 from complications after a long struggle with Alzheimer's disease. He was 74. He was a devoted husband and father and will be deeply missed by his wife and family. Born on April 10, 1946 at Ellis Hospital, Dick was the son of the late Gerald and...
Sierra Anne Collson
Jan 28, 2021
Sierra Anne Collson, 34, of Niskayuna, NY, passed away quietly at home on January 28, 2021. She was the daughter of Dave (Anne) Collson and Maryanne Lawrence Collson, born in Hornell, NY on June 28, 1986. Sierra leaves behind her two older brothers, Brett (Amy) Collson and Ryan Collson (Juliette Spink), and her stepbrothers, Travis ( Kelly Burch-Sanders) Waters, and...
Kimberly Jean Berg
Jan 27, 2021
Schenectady-Kimberly Jean Berg, 52, of Tower Avenue, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at her home. Born on August 7, 1968 in Glens Falls, NY, she was the daughter of Frederick and Mary E. (Centerbar) Berg. Kim grew up in Schenectady and attended Schenectady schools. She was a self -employed day care provider. She loved to spend time with...
Judith May Brown
Jan 22, 2021
Judith (Judy) May Brown went to be with her dear Savior on Friday, January 22, 2021. She was born on June 27, 1941 daughter of the late Harold and Alice Fredericks. Judy graduated from Pearl River High School and received her BA in Sociology from West Virginia Wesleyan College in 1963. She was a caseworker for the New Jersey Bureau...
Shelley Betts Hebert
Jan 22, 2021
Shelley Roberta (Betts) Hebert, 73, passed away peacefully at Ellis Hospital on January 22, 2021. By her side was her loving husband of over fifty years and her youngest daughter. Shelley was the daughter of Emma Elizabeth (Spader) and Joseph Oliver Betts, born on May 31, 1947. She grew up in New London, CT, going to the beach in summer...
Jeanette M. Groves
Jan 11, 2021
Jeanette M. Groves, of Schenectady, died at Ellis Hospital on January 11, 2021, after a short illness. Jeanette was born on May 2, 1931 in Scranton, PA, to the late Forest H. and Valedia M. Gardner. After graduating from Lackawanna Business College, she moved to Schenectady, where she was employed as a secretary at General Electric. She met and married...
Tomoko Akin
Jan 11, 2021
Schenectady-After a long struggle with Alzheimer's, Tomoko Akin, loving wife and mother to three children, passed away peacefully at the age of 85 on the morning of Monday, January 11, 2021, at Kingsway Arms Nursing Center in Schenectady, NY. Tomo, as she was known to her friends, was born in Kokura, Japan, and was a lifelong homemaker. She was a...
Dorothy E. Graham
Jan 7, 2021
Scotia - Dorothy E Graham passed peacefully on January 7, 2021 at Glendale Nursing Home. "Dottie" ("Ganny" to her grandkids and great grandkids) was born in Middleton , Nova Scotia, Canada on January 23, 1921 to the late Inglis and Pearl Phinney. Dottie earned her (RN) registered nursing degree in 1943 at the Royal Victoria Hospital in Montreal, Canada, where...
William Winfield Lambdin
Jan 2, 2021
Albany-William Winfield Lambdin, "Bill," age 69, died on Saturday, January 2, 2021 in Albany, New York, of cardiac arrest while hospitalized for a systemwide infection. He was born on August 11, 1951, in Frederick, Maryland, the son of Elizabeth Jane VanFossen Lambdin (deceased) and William Stewart Lambdin, Jr. He grew up in upstate New York in the Gloversville area but...
Leslie A. Pritchard
Jan 2, 2021
Rotterdam Leslie A. Pritchard, 84, of Kellar Avenue, passed away Saturday, January 2, 2021 peacefully in her home. Born on June 16, 1936 in Schenectady, NY, she was the daughter of Richard Bruce and Veronica A. (Boudreau) Altemus. Leslie attended Delanson High School and received her BS as a Registered Nurse at Russel Sage College. She worked most of her...
Robert Young Naylor
Dec 22, 2020
Robert Young Naylor, 89, of Schenectady, was united in heaven with his wife, Arlene, and daughter, Debbie, shortly before midnight on December 21, 2020. Robert was born in Fitchburg, Massachusetts to the late Alice Elliott Naylor and William Young Naylor. He is survived by his son, Steven Young Naylor, and daughter, Rebecca Naylor-Tuckey; grandchildren, Kristen Kaufmann Long, Ryan Kaufmann, and...
Mary A. Gilbert
Dec 20, 2020
Schenectady- Mary Alice (Farrone-Potter) Gilbert departed to our Lord December 20, 2020. Mary was known for being the kindest, most loving parent and friend with a great sense of humor and compassion for all. She started her career in 1959 and was employed by the F.W. Woolworth Co. in downtown Schenectady, NY as department head. She was honored and awarded...
Dan A. Carter
Dec 9, 2020
Amsterdam Dan A. Carter, 52, passed away Wednesday, December 9, 2020. Born on July 23, 1968 in Holland, MI, he was the son of Alan and Gay M. (Moore) Carter. Dan grew up in Scotia and was a graduate of Burnt Hills High School. He also graduated from Schenectady County Community College and attended SUNY Albany. He was employed by...
Jose Domingo Velasquez-Quiroz
Dec 6, 2020
Niskayuna, NY Jos Domingo Velsquez-Quiroz, affectionally known as "Pepe", age 60, of Hoover Road, died Sunday, December 6, 2020 following courageously living with and battling against Pancreatic Cancer. Born on October 27, 1960 in Arequipa, Peru, he was the son of Jos Domingo Velsquez Valencia and Delia Rose Natividad Quiroz Lazo. Jos grew up in Arequipa, Peru and graduated with...
George A. Thornton Iii
Nov 11, 2020
1945-2020 George Anderson Thornton, 75 of Glenville, NY passed away peacefully on November 11, 2020 at the Stratton VA Medical Center with his friends by his side. He was born in Niskayuna, NY on June 21, 1945, a son of George A. and Doris (Decker) Thornton and grew up in Glenville. George was an Honor Graduate of Scotia- Glenville High...
Peter M. Mcmanus
Nov 3, 2020
Niskayuna-Dr. Peter M. McManus died peacefully November 3, 2020 after a short illness. Peter was born in Baldwinsville, N.Y. to Charles F. and Madelaine Doran McManus on July 23, 1932. He was predeceased by his beloved wife of 50 years, Kathleen Oberst McManus, and his middle son Edward R. McManus. He is survived by four sons; Timothy (Alexis) of Goose...
Marion P. Lee
Oct 31, 2020
Frederick,MD-Marion Pauline Lee, 95, died peacefully on October 31, 2020 at Lorien, Mt Airy Asst Living where she had been a resident since 2014. Marion was born November 7, 1924 in Schenectady, NY. She was the daughter of the late John and Elsie Siegel. She was a graduate of Draper High School, Rotterdam,NY and worked for GE during WWII. She...
Joseph V. Lemmond Jr.
Oct 27, 2020
Joseph Vann Lemmond, Jr, of Albany died unexpectedly at Albany Medical Center on Tuesday, October 27. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, October 30 at 9:00 AM at the Saint Kateri Tekakwitha Parish Church on Union Street in Niskayuna. Burial will follow the service in the Most Holy Redeemer Cemetery. Joseph was born in Lynnfield, Mass,...
