Obituaries
Theodore Thomas Zborowski
Jan 11, 2026
Theodore Thomas Zborowski, 93, passed away peacefully on Sunday January 11, 2026 with family by his side. Born and raised in Yonkers, NY, he later became a lifetime resident of the Capital District along with his wife Jean of 69 years.
His journey began when he worked for Esquire Magazine in New York City before joining the US Navy, serving four...
Karen A. Reynolds
Jan 9, 2026
Karen Reynolds, 75, of Colonie, NY, passed away in her home on January 9th, 2026. She was a cherished sister, mother, grandmother, friend, and a faithful member of her church. She will be deeply missed in those quiet moments where her steady presence provided a sense of solidity, comfort, and light.
Born January 13th, 1950, to Clifford and Mildred Lampman, Karen...
Henrietta B. Ganswith
Jan 9, 2026
In God's hands, and forever in our hearts.
Henrietta B. Ganswith, 75, was called home on January 9, 2026 at Ellis Hospital, surrounded by the love of her family.
Born in Schenectady, New York, she was the beloved daughter of the late Henry and Florence Williams. Henrietta graduated from Technical High School in Scranton, Pennsylvania. She continued her education at Ellis School...
Kevin MacCollam
Jan 9, 2026
Kevin MacCollam, 76, passed away on Friday, January 9, 2026, at Glens Falls Hospital with his wife of 52 years by his side.
Born on April 3, 1949, in Kingston, NY, Kevin was the son of Kenneth and Elizabeth (Schramme) MacCollam. He graduated from Kingston High School in 1967, where he played guitar in the band The Lost Souls. Those early...
Betsy L. Terry
Jan 9, 2026
Betsy Terry, 74, peacefully went home to Heaven on Friday, January 9th after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's. Born on May 3, 1951, in Saranac, NY, Betsy lived a life marked by kindness, generosity and strength. A natural caregiver by heart, she had a way of making others feel loved and cared for, which led to her successful career as...
Janice C. Leonard
Jan 9, 2026
Janice Leonard passed away peacefully on January 8, 2026. She was the beloved wife of the late Don Leonard and the devoted daughter of the late John and Angie Rossetti.
Janice was predeceased by her sister, Linda Pacelli. She is survived by her brother, David Rossetti, and sister-in-law, Teri Rossetti; her nephews and nieces David Rossetti, Pam Rossetti, Brandon Rossetti, Megan...
Alfred W. Munn Jr.
Jan 8, 2026
Alfred W. Munn Jr., 71, passed away on January 8, 2026 at Samaritan Hospital in Troy, New York.
He was born on April 13, 1954 in Schenectady, New York, the son of the late Alfred Munn Sr. and Mildred Munn (Mumblow).
Alfred was employed with General Electric for several years, and later became a bus driver in Schenectady. He enjoyed fishing and...
Alan R. Bauer
Jan 6, 2026
Alan Robert Bauer, 75, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on January 6, 2026.
Alan was born in Albany NY, to Ruth Fuglein Bauer Perry and Frank H. Bauer Jr, and spent most of his life in East Greenbush NY, a community he proudly called home. Growing up, he spent much of his time with his cousins, creating lifelong bonds,...
Peter Michael Ramo
Jan 6, 2026
Altamont
Peter Michael Ramo, 82, Son of the late Albert and Virginia (McGillin) Ramo was born in Jamaica, no not the island but in Jamaica NY on February 20, 1943. Peter was the oldest of 4, siblings were Mariann Cohen, Joseph and Dyann. He was Predeceased by his parents, siblings Mariann and Joseph and his son Matthew.
After seeing Diana Bender on...
James M. Lindsay
2026
James (Jimmy) M. Lindsay passed away peacefully on January 6, 2026, surrounded by family. Jim was born in Utica, New York and was the youngest child of the Lindsay family. He was predeceased by his parents James E. and Helen Martin Lindsay, and his sisters Patricia Devereux and Mae Donahoe Fehr. Jim is survived by his wife Kathleen, their five...
Betty J. Papa
Jan 5, 2026
Betty J. Papa passed peacefully into the arms of the Lord on January 5, 2026. She was surrounded by friends and family.
Betty, the youngest of three siblings, was born Betty Jeanine Snow in 1931 to parents Edgar and Mildred Snow in Corinth, NY
Betty grew up in a modest home with very little, which taught her to appreciate family and value...
Cynthia Elaine Wimbush
Jan 5, 2026
After a brief illness, it is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Cynthia Elaine (Jordan) Wimbush, a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother.
Cynthia was born on August 6, 1956 to Lester and Pauline Jordan in Boston, MA. Cynthia graduated Jeremiah Burke High School and soon after moved her children to Schenectady.
Cynthia loved to cook and feed her...
Shirley Seyboth
Jan 5, 2026
Shirley (Butler) Seyboth passed peacefully on January 5, 2026 at the age of 79, surrounded by her loving family. Shirley was a beloved mother, grandmother, aunt and friend who will be dearly missed by all who knew her.
She was the daughter of the late Zell and Edith (Yule) Butler. Shirley was predeceased by her beloved husband, Donald “Buzzy” Seyboth, her...
Walter E. Cleland
Jan 4, 2026
Walter Earl Cleland son of Howard Cleland and Ruth Taylor passed into eternal life on Sunday January 4, 2026 after a very brief illness.
Walter was raised by his grandparents along with his 7 uncles in Youngstown, Ohio. After serving in the US Navy on the aircraft carrier the USS Kittyhawk, he moved to Schenectady where he met and married Marguerite....
JoAnn Slocum
Jan 4, 2026
JoAnn Slocum passed away on January 4th, 2026 after a brief illness. Born in Schenectady NY, she was predeceased by her loving parents, Albert and Mary DePalma Popolizio.
She leaves behind her husband David Slocum of Niskayuna, her son Christopher Slocum and her adoring grandchildren Cameron, Jack and Gabriella “GG” Slocum of Connecticut, as well as many cousins. She is also...
Helen F. Spencer
Jan 4, 2026
Helen F. Spencer, 75, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 4, 2026 at Ellis Hospital with her loving family by her side. Helen was the daughter of the late Worthington and Helen A. Spencer.
Helen was a Registered Nurse with Ellis Hospital for many years.
Helen enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and spending time with her entire family and loved cooking for them.
In...
Padraic Hegan
Jan 3, 2026
Padraic Hegan, 61, lived an incredible life marked by compassion, creativity, humor, and deep love for his family and friends. On January 3, 2025, with his wife, Chelly, daughter, Nora, and sister, Katie by his side, Padraic lost his two-year battle with lymphoma.
Padraic was born in Kensington, UK, in 1964, to Mervyn Hegan and Eleanor "Cecie" Hegan, nee Brooks. Padraic,...
Walter J. Tryon Sr.
Jan 2, 2026
Walter J. Tryon Sr., age 94, of Guilderland, New York, passed away peacefully at his home on January 2, 2026. Born on July 30, 1931, in Albany, New York, Walter was the son of the late Ernest F. Tryon and Oliva A. Tryon.
A lifetime resident of Albany County, he graduated from the Voorheesville Central School District in 1950. Walter proudly...
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