Ronald M. Smith
2025
Ronald M. Smith, 84, of Schenectady NY, husband to Joy E. (Townsend) Smith, passed away on Thursday, September 11, 2025.
Born October 11, 1940, he was the son of the late Donald and Ester (Bard) Smith.
After school, Ron went on to start his own company as a painter, and several years later he went on to drive a truck at Mobile...
Cassidy Zyskowski
2025
Cassidy Zyskowski, passed away peacefully after a long and courageous battle with breast cancer on September 10th, 2025 at the age of 33.
Born on February 8th, 1992 in Schenectady, Cassidy filled every room with warmth, creativity, and love. She had a gift for making life feel magical—whether through her beautiful garden where butterflies now seem to gather in her honor,...
Miriam Jean Finnegan
Sep 10, 2025
Miriam “Mimi” Jean Finnegan, 75, wife of Vincent Finnegan of Latham, NY fell asleep in death peacefully on September 10, 2025, surrounded by her loving husband and five children. She is now awaiting the resurrection.
Mimi was born to Richard and Dorothy Pyles on February 17, 1950 in Ironton, OH. She grew up in Ohio, North Carolina, and Virginia. In 1968...
Martin F. Pedersen Sr.
Sep 9, 2025
Martin Francis Pedersen Sr. of Glenville, NY passed away at St. Peter’s Hospital on September 9th, 2025.
Martin, born in Queens, NY, was adopted at birth by William George Pedersen and his wife Florence Veronica (Brust). After a long happy life, he is now reunited with his loving wife of 42 years, Barbara Jean Pedersen. Father to Robert, Scott, Christopher, Michelle,...
Regina Famah Tumentoh
2025
Regina Famah Tumentoh (née Tumetoh) affectionately known to all as "Mami Regi," passed away peacefully on Monday, September 08, 2025, at St Peter’s Hospital, Albany, New York after a brief illness.
Mami Regi was born on January 01, 1949, in Tiko, Cameroon, where her father was working for the Cameroons Development Corporation, after his demobilization from the British Army that had...
Eve J. Horbat
Sep 7, 2025
Eve Horbat, 75, of Loudonville, passed away peacefully at home on September 7, 2025. She bravely faced her illness with her usual grace, determination, and resilience.
Born in Siedlce, Poland, Eve was the daughter of the late Sophie and Theodore Horbat. Eve emigrated with her parents from Poland to the United States as a young child. They first lived in NYC,...
Glen Matthew Elliott
2025
Clifton Park- Glen Matthew Elliott, 59, passed away on Sunday, September 7, 2025, with his loving family and the love of his life, Hang Do by his side. Glen was the son of Jack and Wilmah Elliott.
Glen worked as a truck driver with his father in his early years and then went on to work for UPS for 30 years....
James L. Poirier, Sr.
Sep 6, 2025
James L. Poirier Sr, 87, of Queensbury, NY passed away on Saturday, September 6th, 2025 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Schenectady, NY on June 3rd, 1938, he was the son of Bertha (Thibodeau) and Robert L. Poirier Sr.
A lifelong Schenectady resident, James attended Mont Pleasant high school (Class of 1957) where he was a...
Diane P. Freer
Sep 6, 2025
Diane Pruyn Freer January 10, 1943 – September 6, 2025
Diane Pruyn Freer, 82, of Latham, New York, passed away on September 6, 2025, after a brief illness.
Born in Bronxville, New York, on January 10, 1943, and raised in Yonkers, she was the daughter of the late John Pruyn and Hazel Dykes Pruyn. Diane was a graduate of SUNY Cortland and...
Lisa A. Jenkins
2025
TROY - Lisa A. Jenkins of Troy, NY, formerly of Saugus and Lynn, MA, passed away on Friday, September 5th, in the arms of her family, following a brief illness, with love all around her. She was 62 years young.
Lisa was the loving and devoted partner of Kevin Walsh of Troy, NY, for over 28 years. Together, they built a...
Charles Swanson
Sep 5, 2025
Charles Swanson (Swanny) 81, passed away on September 5, 2025 in Albany NY. He was the loving husband of Eula V. Swanson
Charles was raised in Tuskegee, Alabama by his grandparents Fannie Ellison “Bae” and Thomas Ellison. He was born October 9, 1943 in Tuskegee Alabama to the late Pierce Fort and Mary Swanson-Hall.
In his early years Charles attended Washington Public...
Joseph Donald Weller
2025
Joseph “Don“ Weller passed away on September 5, 2025 at age 97, surrounded by his loving family.
Born May 28, 1928 in Albany, New York to Joseph C. and Margaret (Leonard) Weller, he was a lifelong resident of the area. He attended Albany High School, served in the army, and was graduated from Siena College in 1953.
He was co-owner of Weller,...
Marie A. Foley
2025
.Marie A. Foley, 86, passed away on September 4, 2025 at the Our Lady of Mercy Life Center in Guilderland, New York.
Born in Massachusetts to Kenneth and Frances (Tinney) Burke, Marie dedicated her life to educating young minds as an elementary school teacher at St. Jude the Apostle School in Wynantskill, New York. A respected member of the school community,...
Beatrice Arzoumanian
Sep 3, 2025
Troy- Beatrice Arzoumanian went home to her Savoir on September 3, 2025.
Beatrice was born in Troy, NY to Asdik and Beatrice (Saghakian) Arzoumanian. She was a graduate of Lansingburgh High School and was employed by NYS Tax and Finance.
After her retirement she volunteered for Youth for Christ, Christian Woman Connection and at the Schenectady County Library Woodlawn Branch. Beatrice spent...
Robin K. Millán
Sep 3, 2025
Robin K. Millán, 72, loving wife of Hector Millán, and devoted mother of Carlos H. Millán, passed away on September 3, 2025, at the Brigham & Women’s Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts, after a long battle with cancer.
Robin was born on September 21, 1952, to the late Richard and Doris Klemfuss, in Jackson Heights, NY. She was raised in Huntington, NY,...
Jerrilyn "Micki" Harris-McCray
2025
A Life Well Spent
Jerrilyn “Micki” Harris-McCray, of Albany, NY, went Home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, surrounded by her loving husband and devoted family. She was born on October 26, 1960, in Bronx, NY, to Asbury Thomas and Eddilee Williams, but was lovingly raised by her mother and Joseph Harris, who was affectionately known as...
Sylvia Spaulding
Sep 2, 2025
Sylvia Spaulding, 91, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at The Community Hospice Inn at St. Peters with her loving family by her side.
Born July 27th, 1934 in Pittston, Pa. She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Anna Aleknavich Liskosky, and sister to the late Joseph A. Liskosky and Regina Granahan.
She was predeceased by her beloved...
Joan E. Van Wormer
Sep 1, 2025
Altamont- Joan E. Van Wormer, 95, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 1, 2025 at home with her loving family by her side. She was the daughter of the late Samuel and Ceceilia Matthews. Joan was the devoted wife to the late Robert Van Wormer. They were married many years.
Joan worked for New York State until her retirement.
Joan enjoyed spending...
Jean H. Dowse
2025
Jean H. Dowse, 94, wife of the late Robert H. Dowse, passed away on Monday, September 1, 2025, peacefully with family by her side.
Born on February 4, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Alfred and Viola (Kretzler) Yaggle.
Jean spent her retirement years in Sarasota Florida, where she loved hosting family. She and Robert spent a number of years...
Nicolo' "Nick" Macchiarella
2025
Nicolo' "Nick" Macchiarella, 85, husband to Linda (DiCaprio) Macchiarella, of Guilderland NY, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 31, 2025, at home with his loving family by his side. Born March 3, 1940, he was the son of the late Sebastiano and Anna (LaTargia) Macchiarella.
He attended the apprenticeship program for metal technology and became a draftsman at the Cantiere navale...
