Obituaries
Harold A. Wilson
2026
Voorheesville — Harold A. Wilson, 83, passed away peacefully on May 16, 2026. Born on July 6, 1942, in Cambridge, Massachusetts, he was the son of the late William and Florence Wilson.
Harold graduated from Arlington High School and continued his education at Boston University and the University of Massachusetts Amherst. He dedicated 34 years to teaching social studies and mathematics...
George T. Oliver
May 15, 2026
George Theodore Oliver
George Theodore Oliver, age 83, sank his final eagle on May 14, 2026 — presumably after exhausting his last supply of Jameson and people to irritate. He has since taken to the skies to reunite with his wife and daughter, who we can only assume have had adequate time to prepare.
George spent the better part of six decades...
Wilfred J. Ganem
May 15, 2026
Wilfred Joseph Ganem passed away peacefully, surrounded by loving family, on May 15 in Saratoga Springs, New York. He was 99. Will was predeceased by his devoted spouse of nearly 64 years, Martha (Nouhan) Ganem.
Born in Manchester, New Hampshire, within the large, close-knit Arab-American community, Will was the middle of nine children who survived to adulthood, born to Latify and...
Patricia A. Marx
May 15, 2026
Patricia A. Marx, née Danz, born on June 1, 1955, in Albany, peacefully passed away on May 15, 2026, at home surrounded by family.
For 38 years, Patricia dedicated herself to running a home daycare, a role through which she touched the lives of countless children and families. A true homebody at heart, Patricia found joy and peace in the...
Victoria Matejcak
2026
“Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth.” Psalm 46:10
Victoria Matejcak was called home by our Heavenly Father on May 14, 2026. Vickie was born on October 31, 1955, and was the beloved daughter of the late Victor George II and the late Gloria Page George....
Steven G. Depeaux
May 14, 2026
Steven Gerard Depeaux passed away peacefully May 14, 2026 after a long battle with lung cancer.
Steven was born on Christmas day 1958. As a child, he loved all the ‘little boy’ things. Playing in the dirt with matchbox cars, hide and seek and running up and down the sidewalks pushing his favorite fire “frucks”.
As a young adult he loved hiking...
Michael Morone
May 13, 2026
Michael Morone, 87, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at Shaker Place with his loving family by his side. Michael was the son of the late Rocco and Mae Morone. He was the devoted husband of over 55 years to Rose M. Morone.
Michael was a home builder, owning his own company for many years in the Capital District,...
Arnold E. Regels
May 13, 2026
Schenectady- Arnold E. “Arnie” Regels, “the man, the myth, and the legend,” passed away surrounded by love on May 13, 2026, after a courageous two-year battle with cancer. Born in Everett, Massachusetts, Arnie was the beloved son of the late Arnold and Veronica Regels.
Arnie is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Carol M. Regels.
Known for his larger-than-life personality...
Karen H. Rozell
May 13, 2026
Karen Rozell, 73, passed away on May 13, 2026, surrounded by her family who loved her deeply. She was a loving mother to three children and a proud grandmother of two. Karen was a caring, compassionate woman who touched the lives of everyone around her.
Born on September 18, 1952, Karen was the daughter of the late Elizabeth and Harold LaMountain.
Karen...
Peter Mason Holmes
May 12, 2026
SCHENECTADY- Peter Mason Holmes, aged 76, died unexpectedly on May 12, 2026.
Peter was born in Atlanta, Georgia, the middle son of the late Donald and Jane Holmes. The family moved to Duanesburg, NY when he was a small child and spent the rest of their time in upstate New York. Peter was a graduate of Duanesburg High School, class of...
Patricia M. Drozd
2026
Patricia “Pat” M. Drozd, 80, wife of Robert F. Drozd of Latham, passed peacefully with her family by her side on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at Albany Medical Hospital.
Pat was loved by so many and will be dearly missed. She was known for her big heart, beautiful smile, caring and loving nature, and always being there to help others when...
Nettie Mae Williams
May 12, 2026
Nettie Mae Williams, 79, of Troy, New York, peacefully passed away on May 12, 2026. Born on December 15, 1946, in Manning, South Carolina, Nettie was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, partner, aunt, and friend whose kindness touched everyone who knew her.
Nettie dedicated 17 years of service as a Certified Nursing Assistant at Van Rensselaer Manor, where she cared for...
Martha A. Lacy
2026
MARTHA A LACY
Albany, NY
The following is an auto-biography Martha wrote for her 60th High School Reunion in 2007: “My life began December 13, 1928, when I was born to Arch Lacy and Margaret Davey Lacy, the seventh of their ten children. I grew up on a farm approximately three miles outside the village of Keeseville, NY, and about two miles...
Cynthia L. Campbell
May 11, 2026
Cynthia L. Campbell, 84, of Loudonville passed away peacefully at home on Monday, May 11, 2026. She was the daughter of the late George and Rose (Bucci) Houting.
Proudly born and raised in Albany, Cynthia attended Cathedral Academy and Cardinal McCloskey Memorial High School (Class of ’59).
Cynthia shared 57 years of marriage with her husband James Campbell until his death in...
Wendy M. Conn
2026
Wendy M. Conn, 61, passed away surrounded by her family on Monday, May 11, 2026.
Born to the late Roy and Stella Fowler in Schenectady, New York where she spent her childhood and adulthood.
She attended and graduated from Mohonasen High School. Following graduation, she worked within the food service industry for most of her life. Her most favorable job was taking...
Robert "Bob" G. Haldane
May 10, 2026
Gainesville, NY----Robert “Bob” G. Haldane, age 81, passed away peacefully at St. Peter's Hospice on May 10, 2026 surrounded by his loving family.
He was born in Suffolk, Boston, MA, the son of the late John and Marjorie Haldane. He was also predeceased by his brother John Haldane.
He was an Honorably Discharged Army veteran, who served during the Vietnam War. He...
Marjorie Poole
May 10, 2026
Marjorie L. Poole, age 44, affectionately known to many as “Margie” or “Maggie,” born on December 15, 1981, in Albany, New York, passed away suddenly at home.
She was a graduate of Columbia High School and held various jobs throughout her life. In her younger years, Marjorie was known for being lively, fun, and funny, bringing laughter and energy to those...
Lois C. Burke
May 10, 2026
Lois Catherine Burke (Hill), 95, Born June 7, 1930 in Bolton Landing, New York, A lifetime Albany resident, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family of children and loved ones, on Sunday, May 10, 2026.
Lois, was the daughter of the late Leroy D. and Margaret H Hill, and sister to predeceased Brothers, Leroy D Jr, and Marvin Hill. Lois is...
Marye Manning Gilbert
May 9, 2026
Marye Manning Gilbert, 83, passed away on May 9, 2026.
Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late William Manning and Margaret Poffahl (McQueen).
Marye was a graduate of Horicon High School, and was employed with Yellow Cab Co. for over 50 years.
In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her beloved husband, Edward C. Gilbert III; step-father, Edward...
Vincenza Enza Scavio
May 9, 2026
Vincenza “Enza” (Gallina) Scavio, 87, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, May 9, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Italy, Enza was one of ten children born to the late Vincenzo and Antonia (Sineni) Gallina.
She was the devoted wife of the late Lorenzo Scavio, with whom she shared over 53 years of marriage. Together, they built a life...
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