"Mikey Michael J. Pieniazek
Feb 20, 2023
"MIKEY P!" Michael J. Pieniazek,56, passed away Monday, February 20, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. Mike was the son of John "Pops/Bert" Pieniazek and the late Esther Pieniazek. Mike enjoyed a wonderful rewarding life with his wife, Mary Hickey (Mrs. P!). Their love for each other transformed them.Mikey P was an amazing man. He was one of a kind!...
Sonia Joy Goudreau
Feb 20, 2023
Schenectady- Sonia "Sunny" Joy Goudreau, a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend to many, passed away on February 20, 2023, at her nursing home in Guilderland, New York. She was born on July 22, 1938, in Lewiston, Maine, to Jules and Bernadette Goudreau. Sonia is survived by two of her four children: James F. Kittredge (Rose) of Wichita Falls, Texas,...
Joan E. Cirincione
Feb 20, 2023
GRAFTON-Cirincione, Joan Elizabeth, 74, it is with great sadness that our beloved Joan on February 20th 2023, has peacefully passed away in her home surrounded by her loving family and friends. Although she had fought a hard courageous battle against cancer, she was a positive, affectionate, and thoughtful woman.Joan had spent most of her time creating memories with her fur...
Joseph J. Costello
Feb 20, 2023
Joseph J. Costello, 69 of Rotterdam passed away on February 20th, 2023 at home after a long struggle with heart and kidney disease.Joe was predeceased by his parents Joseph A. & Doris I. (Pike) Costello, and his brother James Costello.Joe grew up in the Schalmont Central School District and enlisted in the navy after graduation, of which he was proud...
Ione Seiken
Feb 18, 2023
Ione B. Seiken, who rejected the conventional expectations of the 1950s and in doing so met the love of her life, died Saturday, February 18, 2023 at her home in Schenectady, surrounded by her loving family. She was 90.Ione was born to Christine and Glenn Benson, on December 14, 1932. She was born on the kitchen table in a farmhouse...
Arnold E. Blowers
Feb 18, 2023
Mayfield-We are sad to announce the passing of Arnold E. Blowers, 83, of Mayfield, NY on February 18, 2023 at Albany Medical Center following a long illness. He is survived by his wife, Donna; children, Christopher, Sarena and Torri (Frank); grandkids, Savannah, Josh, Jahsear (Ashley), Gabriella (Francesca), Elijah, Christian and Kyan, as well as 6 great-grandchildren. He was educated in...
Walter E. Lynch
Feb 18, 2023
Walter E. Lynch was born February 27, 1981, to Walter Cobb Sr. and Wanda Drummond. He was raised, cherished, and cared for by his devoted parents, Thomas and Gloria Lynch.On February 18, 2023, he fell asleep in death from heart disease., a battle he fought like a warrior for many years.Walter attended Schenectady High School and the Job Corps. He...
Michelle J. Quackenbush
Feb 16, 2023
Michelle J. Quackenbush of Rotterdam, entered into eternal life at age 47 on February 16, 2023, at home surrounded by her loving family. Michelle was born August 22, 1975, in Niskayuna and grew up in Scotia, graduated Scotia-Glenville. After earning her paralegal degree at SCCC and obtaining her Realtors License, after which she worked for various law firms. Michelle met...
Walter Joseph Willard Sr
Feb 16, 2023
TROY-Walter J Willard, Sr passed away quietly on February 16, 2023, at the Eddy Memorial Geriatric Center in Troy at 93 years of age. He was born March 16th 1929 to the late Andrew and Mary Willard in Troy NY. He began working throughout high school for Freihofer's bakery truck/wagon. He entered the service after graduating from Catholic Central High...
Wendy H. Mitchell
Feb 16, 2023
COLONIE- Wendy Horton Mitchell, 62, passed away on Thursday, February 16, 2023, peacefully in her sleep. The daughter of the late Barbara and Donald Horton. Wendy was known for her passion for baking and cooking and no one left the house unhappy or hungry. She was equally passionate about her friends and family. The favorite part of her day was...
Joyce Marie Mckinley
Feb 16, 2023
Albany- McKinley, Joyce Marie of Albany, NY sadly left us on February 16, 2023. She is survived by her longtime partner Steven Nobles, son Mike McKinley and granddaughter Mavis McKinley of Burlington, VT, and daughter Maureen Hazen, grandson Jimmy Hazen, and granddaughter Ellie Hazen of Tallahassee, FL. A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Thursday February 23, 2023...
Jacqueline Marie Kindlon
Feb 15, 2023
Jacqueline Marie Nash Kindlon of Colonie, NY passed away on February 15, 2023. Jacqueline was born July 14, 1986 to Tina Marie (Basco) Yattaw and William J. Nash III.Jacqueline was predeceased in death by her grandfathers, Joseph J. Basco and William J. Nash Jr., her father William J. Nash III and her uncle Daniel M. Nash. She is survived by...
Margaret Ann Diefenderfer
Feb 14, 2023
Margaret Ann Diefenderfer, age 79, wife of Anne L Kinsman died quietly on February 14, 2023 in her Albany, NY home.Born on June 19, 1943 in Shenandoah, Pennsylvania, Margaret (Peggy) was the daughter of William E. and Margaret G. Aschman.Peggy was a graduate of Pennsylvania State University and Bryn Mawr College. She worked as a social worker but made her...
Donna Lee Mckinley
Feb 14, 2023
COHOES - Donna Lee McKinley, 69, passed away on Tuesday, February 14, 2023. Donna was born on August 3, 1953 in Troy and was the daughter of the late Charles and Doris (Bailey) Fitzgerald. She was a seamstress for Standard Manufacturing in Troy and Swanknit, Inc. in Cohoes. She was also a door greeter at Sam's Club in Latham. She...
Joan L. Farrigan
Feb 14, 2023
ALBANY-Joan L. Farrigan "Joanie", 89, has passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 14, 2023, being reunited with the love of her life of 64yrs Bob..Joanie was born and raised in Troy, NY to the late Clement and Dorilla Jubert on Feb. 2, 1934.Joan married the love of her life Bob on July 15, 1956, and together they raised their family...
Barbara Neal
Feb 14, 2023
SCHENECTADY- Barbara Neal, 74, a lifelong Schenectady resident, died unexpectedly at home on Tuesday, February 14, 2023.Barbara was predeceased by her parents, Adam and Cecelia Samelski.She graduated from Mont Pleasant High School and began working at General Electric for 19 years. Barbara returned to school to earn a business degree at Spencer College. She then worked for several small firms...
Clarence Edward Duell Jr.
Feb 14, 2023
Albany- Duell, Clarence Edward, Jr. "Ed", 54, of Albany, passed away on Tuesday, February 14, 2023, in Albany Medical Center Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Ed was the son of Charlotte A. (Crossman) Duell and the late Clarence Edward Duell of Albany. He is predeceased by his brother, Benjamin F. Duell, and his stepdaughter, Brianna Beebe. Ed had many...
Irene Smith
Feb 14, 2023
Glenville- Irene (Szot) Smith, 73, died peacefully at home on February 14, 2023 surrounded by her family. Irene grew up in South Troy after her family immigrated from the Ukraine. She was one of 8 children. Irene married the love of her life, Jack (John) Smith at just 20 years old and they enjoyed 52 1/2 years of marriage. They...
Mary A.Shields Niles
Feb 14, 2023
COLONIE – Mary A. Shields Niles, 82, of Colonie, passed away peacefully on Valentine's Day. Born in Piercefield, NY, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Katherine O'Connor. Mary was a resident of Colonie for 55 years. She worked for many years as a Health Benefits Coordinator for South Colonie Central School District from where she retired. Mary...
Mark Matthews
Feb 13, 2023
Mark Chandler Matthews, age 67, passed away suddenly on February 13, 2023 in Albany, New York. Born at Harlem Hospital on September 4, 1955, he was the first son of the late Adelade Matthews and the eldest of six siblings. He is preceded in death by his mother, sister Deborah Matthews, grandmother Wilmont Chandler-Greenidge, and grandfather Cyril Greenidge. Mark grew...
