Betty J, Mcginness
Nov 17, 2021
SCHENECTADY - Betty J. (Newell) McGinness, 83, of Schenectady, NY passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on November 17, 2021.Betty was born in Springfield NY on April 1, 1938 to the late Julian and Mary (Ingalls) Newell. Betty resided most of her life in Schenectady. She was the youngest of 8 siblings and enjoyed her role as...
Gary Peter Jeffries, Sr.
Nov 17, 2021
Watervliet, NY- Jeffries, Gary P., Sr., 76, entered into eternal life on Wednesday November 17, 2021 at Samaritan Hospital after a long illness. He was the son of the late Clarence Jeffries and Beulah (VanderVeer) Jeffries. He was a loving husband to Marian (Aumand) Jeffries, with whom he shared 41 years of marriage. Born in Rensselaer, NY on June 29,...
William Michael Schissler
Nov 16, 2021
William Schissler, 71, passed away on Tuesday, November 16, 2021.William was the son of the late Peter and Louise Schissler. He was predeceased by his brother, Peter Schissler. William is survived by his daughters, Kristin (Tom) Jaklitsch and Jessica (Tom) Cavallaro. He was the proud grandfather of Alice, Evelyn and Anthony. He is also survived by his sister-in-law, Angela Schissler...
Frank A. Paxton
Nov 16, 2021
Frank A. Paxton91 of Niskayuna, N.Y. entered into eternal life on Tuesday, Nov. 16th 2021 in the comfort of his home, with his loving wife, daughter and son by his side.Frank was born on March 23, 1930 in Covington VA to Gladys Kelley and Archie Paxton. After graduating high school he served in the Army in the 82nd Airborne. He...
Elisabeth "Betty" B. Elliott
Nov 15, 2021
SLINGERLANDS - Elisabeth "Betty" B. Elliott, 95, passed peacefully at The Teresian House on November 15, 2021. Born in Ithaca, NY on April 30, 1926, Betty was the only child of Alonzo P. and Elisabeth (VanInwagen) Bartlett. She attended Cornell University and Union College to become a registered nurse and retired only a few years ago from The Teresian House....
Mary Margaret Seavey
Nov 14, 2021
Mary Margaret Seavey, 54, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 14, 2021 at her home with her loving husband by her side. Mary was the daughter of Frances (Tate) Hetherington and the late Robert Hetherington. Mary was the devoted wife of over 17 years to Mark E. Seavey. Funeral services will be at a later date.
Shirley A. Olds
Nov 14, 2021
Shirley A. Olds, 52, wife of Harry Olds Sr. of Schenectady, passed away November 14, 2021 at Ellis Hospital. Born December 30, 1968, in Schenectady, NY she was the daughter of the late Lucille Chaney & Isaiah Sturdivant. She graduated from Albany High School. She graduated from Albany Business College and Mildred Elley with degrees in Business and Accounting. She...
Shanthi Shankar
Nov 14, 2021
Clifton Park- Shanthi Shankar, 83, passed away at her home in Clifton Park, NY, on Sunday, November 14, 2021. Her eldest daughter, Maya Parker, and son-in-law, Scott Parker, were by her side. Born in Bhadravathi, Karnataka (India), she was the daughter of the late A. B. Gouramma and M. P. Ganapathy of Coorg. She was married for 54 years to...
Lawrence Edward Cusack
Nov 14, 2021
Troy- Lawrence "Moose" Cusack, 74, passed away Sunday, November 14, 2021with his loving family by his side. Lawrence was the son of the late Edward and Evelyn Cusack. Lawrence was the devoted husband to the late Joann U. Cusack. They were married 53 years. Moose spent his life loving camp, boating and most of all his karaoke. Moose was retired...
Esmie Champagnie
Nov 14, 2021
ALBANY – Esmie Champagnie, 76, of Albany, passed away on Sunday, November 14, 2021 at the St. Peter's Hospice Inn after a time of failing health.She was born in Jamaica on April 25, 1945 a daughter of the late Christopher and Iva (Cousin) Champagnie.Esmie came to Albany in 2006. She worked for Janitronics in Albany for several years before retiring....
Scot J. Daniels
Nov 13, 2021
Forest Hills NY- Scot J. Daniels, 53, passed away suddenly on November 13, 2021 at home.Scot was born on August 28, 1968 in Albany, NY. He is the son of the late William E. and Patricia A. Daniels. You leave behind a host of family and friends that love you and will miss you, including your brother, Mark (Randi); sister,...
Toni Marie Thompson
Nov 13, 2021
Albany~Toni M. Thompson, 61, of Albany, Beloved wife of Howard Thompson Jr. passed away suddenly on Saturday, November 13th, 2021 while on vacation in Costa Mujeres, Mexico doing what she loved.Toni was born on March 16, 1960, in Schenectady. The daughter of the late Louis and Marcia DeMarco. She graduated from Mount Pleasant High school in 1978. She worked at...
John L. Holtzman
Nov 13, 2021
John Lee Holtzman, "Cadillac Jack", 32 passed away suddenly on Saturday November 13, 2021. He was born on April 3, 1989 at Bellevue Hospital in Schenectady, NY.A lifetime resident of Mariaville, Johnny grew up a country boy. He leaves behind his daughter, Aubrey Holtzman, Mother Marjorie Waikas, sister Amanda Holtzman, Nephew Salim Saleh, Grandmother Mary Waikas, Aunt Wendy Marrello, Cousin...
Claude Raymond Rankey, Iii
Nov 13, 2021
COLONIE- Claude "Bud" Raymond Rankey III, age 71, passed away suddenly surrounded by his loving family on November 13, 2021.Born, raised and educated in Colonie he was the son of the late Claude Raymond Jr. and Eileen Rankey. Predeceased by his dear sister Cheri Rankey Weber.A lifelong resident of Colonie, Bud was called to duty and Honorably served in the...
William F. Lia
Nov 13, 2021
William F. Lia, 85, passed away on Saturday, November 13, 2021. On that day, the world lost an amazing man who impacted so many people's lives.William, known by all who loved him as Bill or Billy, was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY. He was the son of the late Mary and Rocco Lia. He and his twin sister were...
Edward Salim Bhatti
Nov 13, 2021
Guilderland~ Edward Salim BhattiEdward Salim Bhatti was born on June 19, 1946 in Youngsonabad, Pakistan to Sohan and Pyari Lyall Bhatti. Edward lived an honorable life and peacefully passed into his eternal life at home on Nov 13, 2021.He completed his School Education from Cathedral High School, Hall Road, Bachelors from Forman Christian College, and received a Law Degree from...
Carolyn R. Townsend
Nov 12, 2021
Albany -Townsend, Carolyn R. (Makeba) transitioned peacefully in her sleep on Friday, November 12, 2021 at the age of 59. Makeba was born Carolyn Renee Washington to parents Dozier Washington, Jr. and Bertha Ware-Washington on January 19, 1962 in Albany, New York. She was educated in the Albany School District and lived in Albany County throughout her life. Makeba married...
Daniel J. Matera
Nov 12, 2021
Daniel J. Matera passed away peacefully on November 12, 2021 at Daughters of Sarah, with his children by his side. He was 94 years young. The son of the late Donato and Catherine (DeLorenzo) Matera, Daniel was born on July 2, 1927 in Albany, NY. Daniel met "his Eleanor" on a blind date in 1947 and they were married on...
Charles W. Miles
Nov 12, 2021
WATERVLIET- Charles W. "Hap" Miles, age 64, passed away after a long illness at Samaritan Hospital on November 12, 2021. He was born in South Troy, the son of the late Leon and Anna Miles. Hap loved to garden and was an avid music collector.Hap is survived by his wife, Mary Ann; daughter, Katherine; brother, William; sister, Diane Alendorph; and...
Robert Harrison
Nov 11, 2021
Robert Harrison, 89, of Guilderland, passed away on November 11, 2021, at St. Peter's Hospital. Robert was born on September 9, 1932, in Albany, NY to Helen Harrison.Robert lived a long and happy life where he spent most of his free time relaxing in his recliner chair and crocheting while watching his favorite tv shows. He was a natural born...
