Dorothy Chaires
Dec 26, 2022
Dorothy Christine Chaires, age 94, of Schenectady, NY, entered into eternal rest on Monday, December 26th, 2022.Dorothy was born on December 1, 1928, to Florence Milledge and Robert Jones.She dedicated over 26 years to service as an English teacher for the City School District of Albany. In doing so, she touched and invested in the potential of many lives. As...
John James Lyons
Dec 25, 2022
John James Lyons passed away unexpectedly on December 25, 2022 at the age of 66, with his loving wife Charlene by his side. He will be deeply missed by his family and friends but we are comforted in knowing he is home with the Lord.John (Jack) was born to the late John J. Lyons and Marjorie A. Patnode on April...
Kathleen Mengel
Dec 25, 2022
Kathleen L. Mengel, 68, of Slingerlands, NY, passed peacefully in her sleep on Christmas morning 2022 in Colonie, NY. Born November 5 1954, in Albany, NY, she was the daughter of Martin and DeGloris Dawson.Kathleen worked for a long time for Albany County in various administrative roles, she loved helping the people she served. Kathy was an avid animal lover,...
Jean-Robert Dodard
Dec 24, 2022
Jean-Robert Dodard, the son of the late Maurice Dodard and Eliane Octavyia Moise passed away on December 24th, 2022 at the age of 71. Jean-Robert was born in Gonaïves, Haiti on December 10, 1951. He resided in Miami, Florida where he retired. He was predeceased by his late sister Junie Alta-Grace Dodard and his late brother Guy Herve Moise. He...
David G. Peters
Dec 24, 2022
David G. Peters, 72, passed away surrounded by his loving family on December 24, 2022. David was born on March 26, 1950 in Gloversville, NY to the late David G. and Eva Mae (Clouthier) Peters. At a young age his parents moved their family to Albany where he would call home for the remainder of his life. David was the...
Scott James Carpenter
Dec 24, 2022
Troy- Scott James Carpenter, 57, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 24, 2022 with his loving family by his side. He was the son of the late Robert Carpenter and Gayle McCarty. Scott was the devoted partner to Shari Olson. They were together many years. After graduating from high school, Scott went on to proudly serve in the United States...
Shirley A. Nedoroscik
Dec 24, 2022
ALBANY_Nedoroscik, Shirley A., 70, passed peacefully on December 24, 2022, she will be missed but not forgotten.
David Edward Retajczyk
Dec 23, 2022
COLONIE - Retajczyk, David E., 75, called to the Lord on Friday, December 23, 2022 at Ellis Hospital. He was surrounded by his loving family.Born in Schenectady, August 31, 1947, to the late Edward and Francis RetajczykDavid E. Retajczyk is survived by his loving sons, Daniel (Sandra) Retajczyk and Mark (Crystal) Retajczyk; his cherished grandchildren, Priya, Aaron, Rosalee, Redmond and...
Michael John Gagnon
Dec 23, 2022
Michael John Gagnon, 56, passed away surrounded by loved ones on December 23, 2022. Born in the city of Albany, NY, on December 5, 1966.He is survived by his mother Laura Gagnon, his father David Gagnon, his sisters Sandra McGraw & Michelle Murray, his children Mia Gagnon & Michael Bermudez-Gagnon, Stepson Jordan Atchinson, Granddaughter Maddison Bermudez-Gagnon, the mothers of his...
Peter C. Rushia
Dec 22, 2022
Peter C. Rushia, 76, passed away on Thursday, December 22, 2022 with his loving family by his side. Peter was the son of the late Clemis and Catherine Rushia. Peter was the devoted husband of over 54 years to Barbara (Coons) Rushia. He was an Army Veteran, who proudly served in the 1st Air Calvary in Vietnam. He worked for...
Vincent J. Burega
Dec 21, 2022
Vincent "Vinnie B" Burega, 71, passed away surrounded by his family on Wednesday December 21, 2022 at Ellis Hospital. Born June 4, 1951 in Troy, New York, he was the son of the late Walter and Mary (Hurlbut) Burega.Vinnie attended Shaker High School, where he excelled on the baseball field, and worked for many years as a Purchaser for T.A....
Shante S. Savoy
Dec 20, 2022
Shante Savoy entered into eternal rest on December 20, 2022. She was the daughter of the late Franki Savoy. She is also predeceased by her grandmother Celeste Walters, and her sister Vonnie Mcgrew. Shante leaves to cherish, her mother, Lizzie from Anchorage Alaska; her children, Tony Thompson, Navaeh Savoy, and Lateeya Reilly; her siblings, Audra Mcgrew, Frederick Smith, Barbara Smith...
Ardeth Marie Monzo
Dec 20, 2022
Ardeth Marie Monzo, of Scotia, NY, passed away peacefully on December 20, 2022 at the age of 87.Ardie was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. In celebration of her life, her family requests donations to City Mission (City Mission of Schenectady, PO Box 760, Schenectady, NY 12301, https://citymission.com/donate/) or ASPC (www.aspc.org) in lieu of flowers.
Dorothy Thompson
Dec 20, 2022
Dorothy H. Thompson, 98, passed away December 20, 2022 at Kingsway Arms nursing home. Born in Schenectady NY, she was the daughter of the late Orrie and Flora Smith. Dorothy was a graduate of Hudson Falls high school and later, when her son David was in high school, she graduated with honors from SUNY Albany. She went on to earn...
Deirdre Patterson
Dec 19, 2022
RENSSELAER - Deirdre Patterson, 58, transitioned peacefully from labor to reward on December 19, 2022. She was born on May 21, 1964 to Roosevelt and Helen Addison in Albany, NY where she was a lifelong resident. Deirdre dedicated over 30 years of her life to being a caregiver in the health care field. She had a passion for cooking for...
Dean A. Barbera
Dec 19, 2022
LATHAM - Dean A. Barbera, age 67, passed away on December 19, 2022. Born in Schenectady, NY on November 4, 1955, he was the beloved son of the late Salvatore (Frank) and Laura Barbera. A mason by trade, he devoted his career to the construction industry. Dean had a love for restoring classic cars; however, his greatest joy was being...
Marilyn L. Sakacs
Dec 19, 2022
Marilyn Sakacs, 75, passed away Monday, December 19, 2022 Marilyn was born to the late Charles and Gertrude RobinsonPredeceased by her husband of 25 years Raymond, and her sisters Carol Grennon and Helen Bouton.She is survived by her daughters Tina McDonald and Sherry (Scot) Rathbun.Her three granddaughters Tiffany (Vinny) McDonald, Ashley-Rose (John) Hewitt, Sara (Merton Tyrel) Rathbun, her two great...
Frederica Woodall Anderson
Dec 19, 2022
After a long, extraordinary life filled with love and service, Frederica Woodall Anderson, a champion and "grande dame" of the ski world, made her decision to leave the planet on Dec. 19th, 2022, two months shy of her 102nd birthday. A lifelong resident of Schenectady NY, Freddie began her skiing career as a toddler and continued it with passion until...
John D. Magrum
Dec 19, 2022
ALBANY- John D. Magrum, "affectionately known as Pa," age 93, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on December 19, 2022.He was born in Buffalo, the son of the late Leo and Ethel Magrum. He was also predeceased by his wife, Margaret Magrum. John was a hard worker. He had multiple careers throughout his lifetime and was working...
Sheila M. Albright
Dec 18, 2022
Albany- Sheila M. Albright 73, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 18, 2022, with her loving daughters by her side.Born in Troy, New York, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Sylvia Lettrick (Halek). Sheila was a devoted wife to the late John G. Albright. They were married 53 years. Sheila is survived by her two loving daughters,...
