Mar 16, 2026

SCHENECTADY – Margaret A. Frese, 71, of Schenectady, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 16, 2026.

She was born in Schenectady on February 28, 1955 a daughter of the late Lawrence D. and Phoebe R. (Tyrrell) Edmonds.

Margaret was a graduate of Linton High School Class of 1973.

She was employed for forty-six years as a Nurse with Sunnyview Rehabilitation Hospital in Schenectady...

Mar 15, 2026

Mar 14, 2026

Donald David Carpenter Sr., 40, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, March 14, 2026.

Born on October 20, 1985, in Albany, New York, Donald was a lifelong resident of the area and a dedicated member of his community. He was the beloved husband of Jessica (Scattergood) Carpenter, with whom he shared a deep and loving partnership.

Donald was a devoted father to his...

Mar 13, 2026

Thomas Patrick Farrell passed away suddenly and peacefully at his home on March 13, 2026 at the age of 73.

He was born in Albany, NY on September 27, 1952 to parents Shirley Mae Huhn Farrell and John (Jack) Arthur Farrell II.

In his early childhood, Tommy lived in Rensselaer, NY with his parents and two sisters. They moved to the Town...

Mar 13, 2026

Clifton Park, NY - Michael Stanzak Welsh, 79, fell asleep in the Lord on March 13, 2026.

He was born in 1946 to parents Joseph Earl Welsh and Marion Spencer Welsh. He is survived by his wife, Maria; his children, Daniel (Dale Bouchard) and Anastasia (James Carroll); his grandchildren, Jacob (Cassidy), Abigail (Otis Friday), Charles and Gabriella; and great grandchild, Rozaliya.

Michael...

Mar 13, 2026

On Friday, March 13th Donna M. Finlay, of Stuyvesant, NY passed away at the age of 73 after a long illness. She was born in Albany, NY to the late Edwin J. Lawler and Kathleen Lawler. She was a graduate of St. Joseph's high school and throughout her many years of employment she excelled through her diligence and hard work...

2026

Kathleen “Kathi” A. Letko, 76, of Slingerlands, passed away peacefully on March 12, 2026. She was born in South Bend, Indiana, to the late Edward O. and Mary K. Dodson.

Kathi is survived by her loving husband, Peter Letko. She was a devoted mother to Benjamin (Tracy) Letko, Teresa (John) McIntosh, and Joshua (Sarah) Letko. She was also a proud grandmother...

2026

Albany- Patricia Jane Oddy, lovingly known as Patty, passed away on March 12, 2026 surrounded by her loving family. She was born February 26, 1947 to the late Carl Alger and Alice Pierce Alger.

Patty was a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. She had a kind heart, a caring spirit and a way of making those around her feel loved...

Mar 12, 2026

Raymond Stanley 'Stan' Christy, 61, died on March 12th, 2026, at Saratoga Hospital after a brief illness. He was a 4 yr. resident of Milton moving from his 20yr. residence on Front St., Schenectady. 

He was born June 12th, 1964, in Canton NY to parents Richard 'Dick' Christy and Irene Gilette. He now joins them in heaven. He was educated in...

Mar 11, 2026

Gloria June Bourque, January 13, 1931 - March 11, 2026

Gloria (Smith) Bourque was born on January 13, 1931 in Albany, NY to parents Joseph and Mildred (Schwab) Smith. Gloria married her childhood sweetheart and loving husband Eugene V. Bourque Jr. in 1952. They were married 68 years before his passing in November of 2020. She is survived by her son...

Mar 11, 2026

Marlene E. Hammond of Albany, New York, passed away on March 11, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. 

She was born on June 29, 1935, in Hudson, New York to the late Robert Wesley and Dorothy Louise Sheldon. Marlene was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin and friend. She touched the lives of many with her profound sense of...

2026

Melissa (Wightman) Janidlo, 60, wife of Patrick Janidlo, passed away Wednesday, March 11, at Albany Medical Center with her family by her side.

Born in Manhattan to Stephen Skeates (deceased) and Rose Wightman, Melissa was raised in Andover and later Westfield, NY, by her mother and her adoptive father, Davie “Dave” Wightman (deceased). 

While attending SUNY Fredonia, she met Patrick, and they...

Mar 11, 2026

Mary A. Whitman , 95, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at St. Peters Hospital with her loving family by her side. Mary was born in Albany, the daughter of the late Stephen and Marie Weinlein. She was the devoted wife to the late Charles Whitman Jr. of 51 years.

Mary loved exchanging puzzles with her friends Kathy, Debbie...

2026

Albany- On March 11, 2026, Clara Ann Rouse-Owens peacefully went home to be with the Lord, surrounded by a host of loving family members in the comfort of her home, honoring her final wishes.

Clara was born on March 14, 1953, in Albany, New York. Throughout her life, she touched the lives of many through her kindness, generosity, and willingness to...

Mar 10, 2026

Janice M. Halloran, 88, the wife of John M. Halloran, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 10th, at her home with her loving family at The Eddy in Troy, NY. She was born on January 20, 1938, in Troy, NY, Jan was the daughter of the late John and Bertha (Brennan) Manning.

Janice met the love of her life, John, at...

Mar 10, 2026

Yolanda A. Douglas, 51, lifelong resident of the city of Albany passed away peacefully surrounded by family March 10, 2026.

She was the daughter of the late Evelyn Kimble-Miller.

Yolanda was a graduate of Albany High School and attended Herkimer Community College. She grew up attending services at Union Missionary Baptist Church with her Grandmother, Inez Bosh, every Sunday and developed a...

Mar 9, 2026

Hilltowns- Bruce passed away Monday, March 9th, peacefully at home, surrounded by family after a long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. 

Bruce was, in every sense of the phrase, one of the last real men. 

He graduated from Berne-Knox-Westerlo in 1968. A proud Navy veteran, he carried the discipline and quiet strength of his service with him long after his time in uniform...

Mar 8, 2026

Orono, Maine - Robert E. O'Keefe Jr., 85, died March 8, 2026, at a Bangor hospital. He was born April 24, 1940, in Old Town, a son of Robert E. Sr. and Margaret H. (Rogers) O'Keefe.

Bob attended Old Town Elementary schools. He started high school at Higgins Classical Institute in Charleston, ME, but transferred back to Old Town High School,...

Mar 8, 2026

James Christopher Aube, born September 22, 1946, in Albany, New York, passed away peacefully on March 8, 2026.

He worked for New York State for over 35 years before retiring from the NYS Department of State as Head of Corporations in 2002. Jim was also a proud Vietnam veteran.

Above all else, Jim loved his family. He was a devoted husband to...

Mar 8, 2026

ALBANY- Joyce Gummer, passed away on March 8, 2026. She was born in Wales, UK, the daughter of the late John P. and Blanche Price. She was predeceased by her husband Gwynfor in 2013. She was employed by Honigsbaum’s in Stuyvesant Plaza for many years. She and Gwyn were founding members of the Saratoga Sailing Club.

She is survived by her...