Dec 7, 2025

Schenectady- Kathleen J. Mazzarella, 74, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 7, 2025 at her home with her loving family by her side. She was the daughter of the late August and Virginia Alescio. Kathleen was the devoted wife to Frank W. Mazzarella. They were married 53 years.

Kathleen worked as a secretary at GE, an assistant teacher at Pineview Preschool...

Dec 7, 2025

Sandra L. Blake, 73, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 7, 2025 with her loving family by her side. Sandy was the daughter of the late Edward and Elaine Crandall. Sandra was the devoted wife, of over 42, to the late Frederick A. Blake, Sr.

She worked for Knolls Atomic. Sandy enjoyed going to the Casino, taking rides in the car...

Dec 6, 2025

ALBANY- Richard F. Volk, age 87, passed away on December 6, 2025.

He was born in Albany, the son of the late Emma and Francis Volk.

Richard was Honorably Discharged from the Air Force and the Air National Guard after 22 years. He was a Ham Radio operator under the call sign WA2BUC. He was a member of the Joseph E. Zaloga...

Dec 6, 2025

Louis Wilfred Tenace, 81, of Pattersonville, NY, husband of the late Sharon Tenace, passed away Saturday, December 7th, at Winn Hospital in Utica, NY surrounded by his loving family.

He was born April 6, 1944 in Colonie, NY to the late Louis and Marion Tenace. Louis graduated from Colonie High School before going on to serve in the United States Air...

2025

Burgess, James Robert -ALBANY. James “Bob”, “JR” Burgess, 77, found peace after a long battle with Parkinsons Disease on December 6, 2025.

Bob was born at the Cohoes Hospital on January 17, 1948, to James Arthur Burgess and Jean Cameron (Mitchell) Burgess. Bob would be the oldest of 6 siblings, growing up in the City of Watervliet, holding his first job...

Dec 6, 2025

Don Blaha, age 84, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on Saturday, December 6, 2025, following a long battle with several illnesses.

Don was born June 3, 1941 in Schenectady, NY, the son of Lewis Blaha and Henrietta (Daszewski) Blaha. In addition to his parents and grandparents, he was predeceased by his brother Robert Blaha, sister-in-law Trudy Barey Blaha, cousin Carole...

2025

Carol A. Hallenbeck, 83, passed away peacefully on December 4, 2025. Born in Albany, New York, Carol lived a life marked by kindness and dedicated service both to her family, friends, and her career.

For many years, Carol made significant contributions to her profession, working for the IRS in Albany, NY. Her commitment to her work reflected her diligent nature and...

Dec 4, 2025

OLD CHATHAM- Jack W. Reckner, age 77, passed away December 4, 2025 at Greene Meadows Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. He was born in Ballston Spa, NY, the son of the late John and Dorothy Reckner. He was also predeceased by his sister Brenda Nusser. 

Jack was a high school graduate. He was an Air Force veteran, serving during the Vietnam War....

Dec 4, 2025

Madeline “Matt” Putty Seel entered this world on November 6, 1944, in the Roxborough section of Philadelphia, the youngest of four children born to the late George and Lillian Putty. On December 4th, 2025, she traded this life for her eternal home, no doubt arriving with that trademark confidence and a beautiful smile.

At a very young age, Matt accepted Christ...

Dec 4, 2025

Marianne Dillon, 89, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 4, 2025 at The Home of the Good Shepherd.

Marianne was born in Brooklyn and was the daughter of the late John Malachi Dillon and Ann Hicks Dillon. She is survived by her sisters Susan Middleton and Sharon Overbury, nieces and nephews, cousins and close friends.

Throughout the years Marianne worked for a...

Dec 3, 2025

Dec 3, 2025

Morgan "Pie" Heidrich, 17, passed away peacefully on December 3, 2025, in the arms of her mother and father, surrounded by comfort and love. From the moment she arrived, Morgan carried a light that touched every life around her. Her journey was marked by courage, sweetness, and a spirit that taught others how to love with patience and depth.

Born in...

Dec 3, 2025

Schenectady- Bonnie J. Vanderbogart, 73, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 3, 2025 with her loving family by her side. She was the daughter of the late Chester and Marion Kiernozek. Bonnie was the devoted wife to Kirk E.Vanderbogart. They were married 52 years.

Bonnie worked as a Weightmaster in Albany, New York until her retirement.

Bonnie enjoyed spending time with her...

Dec 3, 2025

COLONIE- Lucy P. Bremm, 94, passed away peacefully at her home on December 3, 2025.

She was born in Albany on December 12, 1930, to Thomas and Mary Paolucci.

Lucy started work with New York Telephone, where she made many friends right after high school, retiring as a manager in 1989.

She became the first woman president of The Italian Community Center in...

Dec 2, 2025

Lois K. Costeniuc, 94, passed away on Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at St. Peter’s Hospital.

She was born in Albany on April 15, 1931, a daughter of the late Henry and Anna (Zickler) Kimmel.

Lois was employed for many years with the State of New York Dept. of Education, retiring in 1993. Lois loved animals and enjoyed gambling on the slot machines.

In...

2025

David A. Smith, 64, the son of Rosemary and the late William Smith, of Guilderland, passed away at home on Tuesday, December 2, 2025.

Dave was a lifelong resident of Guilderland. He spent his career working in the construction industry within in the Capital District area.

Dave is predeceased by his father William R. Smith.

He is survived by his mother, Rosemary Smith...

Dec 1, 2025

James Morris Kamara, age 75, passed away peacefully on December 1, 2025, at 8:15 a.m. in Mishawaka, Indiana. Born in Monrovia, Liberia, James lived a full and vibrant life marked by intelligence, determination, warmth, and an unwavering love for family and friends.James was an extremely well-educated and accomplished man who worked as a chemist for the State of New York,...

Nov 30, 2025

William Joseph Veach, formerly of Little Rock, Arkansas, and long-time lover of upstate NY, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 30th, 2025 with his youngest daughter Guenevere and son Michael by his side. He was 84.

William “Bill” was born on July 12th, 1941 to parents Theodore and Mary Veach in Brooklyn, NY and raised in Elmont Long Island. He was...

Nov 30, 2025

COLONIE - Florence H. Houck, 75, passed Sunday, November 30, 2025 at Albany Medical Center, with her loving family at her side.

She was born February 24, 1950 in Colonie, New York, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Ruth Metzger. Florence was the devoted wife of Michael P. Houck Sr of Colonie. They were married for 55 years.

Florence...

Nov 30, 2025

Rexford- Judith A. Enos, 85, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 30, 2025 with her loving family by her side. She was born in Albany, daughter to the late Frederick and Joan Britting. Judith was the devoted wife to the late Edward T. Enos. They were married 50 years.

Judith worked for several years in banking with Home and City as...