John F. Pailley
Sep 17, 2025
John F. Pailley, 70 of Halfmoon passed away peacefully on September 17, 2025 at St. Peter’s Hospital. Born on August 19,1955, he was the beloved son of the late Gloria (Deno) Pailley and Marcel Pailley.
John grew up in Halfmoon and graduated from Shenendehowa High School in 1974. He worked for Town and Country Painting in Clifton Park for many years....
Aaron T. Raker
Sep 16, 2025
Aaron Thomas Raker, 22, passed away suddenly at home on September 16, 2025.
Aaron was born on July 17, 2003 at St. Peter's Hospital in Albany, NY.
From the day he was born, Aaron faced every challenge, setback and difficult situation with strength and spirit that inspired all who knew him. His time here was enhanced beyond all expectations through the Center...
Christopher Daniel Reith
Sep 15, 2025
Christopher Daniel Reith was tragically taken from us on September 15, 2025. He was the beloved son of Mark Christopher Reith and Lorraine Meloro Reith, and younger brother to Michael Reith.
Born on Aug. 2, 2000, Chris grew up in Latham, New York. From a very young age, he always had a thrill for life and loved adventure. He enjoyed snowboarding,...
Henrietta Hines
Sep 15, 2025
Henrietta (Landy) Hines, affectionately known as "Sam" was born in Aiken, South Carolina on June 21, 1936. However, if you asked her, she would say her first birthday was on June 14th and yes, she expected gifts on both days. Henrietta moved to Albany with her oldest two children where she began working at Albany Memorial Hospital.
Henrietta would soon give...
Catherine M. Magiera
2025
Catherine M. Magiera, 76, of Scotia NY, passed away on Sunday September 14, 2025, with her loving and devoted family by her side. Born February 16, 1949, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Virginia (Clements) Bohacek. Full obituary to follow.
Family and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Visitation on Thursday, September 25, 2025, from 4:00pm -...
Janet Goot
Sep 14, 2025
NISKAYUNA – Janet Schaaff Goot, a resident of Niskayuna, died on September 14, 2025 at Schenectady Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s disease.
Janet was born on March 10, 1939 in Niskayuna to Joseph and Catherine McDermott Schaaff. Janet graduated from Nott Terrace High School. She worked at Prudential Insurance Company for nearly 35 years, retiring...
Giuseppe "Pippo" Simone
Sep 14, 2025
Giuseppe "Pippo" Simone, 65, of Albany, NY, passed away on September 14, 2025.Born on March 19, 1960, in Sicily, Italy, Giuseppe was the beloved son of the late Antonino and Maria (Recupero) Simone. He immigrated to the United States and later attended Colonie Central High School. Giuseppe built a lifelong career as an auto mechanic, working throughout the Capital Region.He...
Leo Bolaski
Sep 14, 2025
Leo A. Bolaski, 61, of Colonie, NY, passed away peacefully on September 14, 2025, at the Albany Stratton VA Medical Center.
Born on July 23, 1964, in Albany, NY, he was the son of Leo C. Bolaski and the late Eileen C. Bolaski.
Leo began his military education at Christian Brothers Academy. Upon graduation, he entered the Army. Leo was very proud...
Robert R. Lynch
Sep 14, 2025
Robert R. Lynch
October 19, 1943 - September 14, 2025.
Robert R. Lynch, a devoted public servant and proud veteran, passed away after a long and courageous battle with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP). Born in Albany, NY, Robert was the son of the late Delores McLaughlin Lynch and John H. Lynch II. He was predeceased by his brother, John H. Lynch III.
Raised...
Altha J. Shufelt
Sep 14, 2025
Altha Jane Shufelt (Dubuque), 88 of Delmar, passed away peacefully September 14, 2025. Jane was best known for being a Home health aide, private duty aide and helping take care of others. She loved driving her Honda's, her collection of Disney movies and dolls and baking banana bread to give away.
She was predeceased by her parents Arthur and Altha M....
Mary Gale Rogers
Sep 14, 2025
Mary Gale Rogers, 69, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 14, 2025 at her home with her loving family by her side. Mary was the daughter of the late Harold and Elizabeth Pratt.
Mary lived a life defined by devotion to her family and a genuine heart for helping others. She married the love of her life, Frank Rogers, Sr. and...
Dianne Muscatello
Sep 12, 2025
Dianne Muscatello, 82, made her final journey to heaven on Friday, September 12, 2025 at home with her loving family by her side. Dianne was the daughter of the late John Delaney and Eva (Meek) Delaney.
Dianne is survived by her son, John Barry Muscatello and daughters, Tracy Muscatello-Crowley and Lisa Ann Muscatello along with her daughters-in-law, Valerie Sleight, Michelle Crowley...
Carmen A. Garcia-Rosario
Sep 12, 2025
Carmen A. Garcia-Rosario, 72, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Friday, September 12, 2025 . Born in San Juan, Puerto Rico she was the daughter of the late Francisco and Gabriela Garcia-Rosario.
Carmen enjoyed loud music and Salsa dancing. She loved cooking for everyone and drinking her coors light. Above all she loved her family and friends.
Carmen is...
Alfreda Hatfield
2025
Alfreda Hatfield, a beloved figure to many, passed away on September 12, 2025, in her hometown of Albany, NY, at the age of 93. Born on July 16, 1932, in Albany, she lived a life rich with love and laughter, embodying a spirit that touched everyone who knew her.
For many years, Alfreda found fulfillment and joy in her work as...
Joseph Robert Driessen
Sep 11, 2025
Joseph Driessen, 43, of Berne, NY and life-partner to Cassie Daguillo, passed away on September 11, 2025. He was a loving, devoted father and best friend to Chloe Daguillo, Bella Driessen-Daguillo, Carson Driessen-Dagullio and true son of Cheryl Daguillo.
Joe's purpose and pride in life were his daughters and his successful business; he did everything he could to give his girls...
Ronald M. Smith
2025
Ronald M. Smith, 84, of Schenectady NY, husband to Joy E. (Townsend) Smith, passed away on Thursday, September 11, 2025.
Born October 11, 1940, he was the son of the late Donald and Ester (Bard) Smith.
After school, Ron went on to start his own company as a painter, and several years later he went on to drive a truck at Mobile...
Cassidy Zyskowski
2025
Cassidy Zyskowski, passed away peacefully after a long and courageous battle with breast cancer on September 10th, 2025 at the age of 33.
Born on February 8th, 1992 in Schenectady, Cassidy filled every room with warmth, creativity, and love. She had a gift for making life feel magical—whether through her beautiful garden where butterflies now seem to gather in her honor,...
Miriam Jean Finnegan
Sep 10, 2025
Miriam “Mimi” Jean Finnegan, 75, wife of Vincent Finnegan of Latham, NY fell asleep in death peacefully on September 10, 2025, surrounded by her loving husband and five children. She is now awaiting the resurrection.
Mimi was born to Richard and Dorothy Pyles on February 17, 1950 in Ironton, OH. She grew up in Ohio, North Carolina, and Virginia. In 1968...
Martin F. Pedersen Sr.
Sep 9, 2025
Martin Francis Pedersen Sr. of Glenville, NY passed away at St. Peter’s Hospital on September 9th, 2025.
Martin, born in Queens, NY, was adopted at birth by William George Pedersen and his wife Florence Veronica (Brust). After a long happy life, he is now reunited with his loving wife of 42 years, Barbara Jean Pedersen. Father to Robert, Scott, Christopher, Michelle,...
Regina Famah Tumentoh
2025
Regina Famah Tumentoh (née Tumetoh) affectionately known to all as "Mami Regi," passed away peacefully on Monday, September 08, 2025, at St Peter’s Hospital, Albany, New York after a brief illness.
Mami Regi was born on January 01, 1949, in Tiko, Cameroon, where her father was working for the Cameroons Development Corporation, after his demobilization from the British Army that had...