Jan 6, 2026

Altamont

Peter Michael Ramo, 82, Son of the late Albert and Virginia (McGillin) Ramo was born in Jamaica, no not the island but in Jamaica NY on February 20, 1943. Peter was the oldest of 4, siblings were Mariann Cohen, Joseph and Dyann. He was Predeceased by his parents, siblings Mariann and Joseph and his son Matthew.

After seeing Diana Bender on...

2026

James (Jimmy) M. Lindsay passed away peacefully on January 6, 2026, surrounded by family. Jim was born in Utica, New York and was the youngest child of the Lindsay family. He was predeceased by his parents James E. and Helen Martin Lindsay, and his sisters Patricia Devereux and Mae Donahoe Fehr. Jim is survived by his wife Kathleen, their five...

Jan 5, 2026

Jeffrey Allen “Jay,” 59, passed away on January 5, 2026, in Newport News, Virginia. He was loved dearly by all who knew him.

Jeffrey began his life in Oak City, North Carolina, and moved to Albany, New York, at the tender age of three. He was raised by his mother, Eula V. Swanson, and his stepfather, Robert G. Coffin III. He...

Jan 5, 2026

Betty J. Papa passed peacefully into the arms of the Lord on January 5, 2026. She was surrounded by friends and family.

Betty, the youngest of three siblings, was born Betty Jeanine Snow in 1931 to parents Edgar and Mildred Snow in Corinth, NY

Betty grew up in a modest home with very little, which taught her to appreciate family and value...

Jan 5, 2026

After a brief illness, it is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Cynthia Elaine (Jordan) Wimbush, a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother.

Cynthia was born on August 6, 1956 to Lester and Pauline Jordan in Boston, MA. Cynthia graduated Jeremiah Burke High School and soon after moved her children to Schenectady.

Cynthia loved to cook and feed her...

Jan 5, 2026

Shirley (Butler) Seyboth passed peacefully on January 5, 2026 at the age of 79, surrounded by her loving family. Shirley was a beloved mother, grandmother, aunt and friend who will be dearly missed by all who knew her.

She was the daughter of the late Zell and Edith (Yule) Butler. Shirley was predeceased by her beloved husband, Donald “Buzzy” Seyboth, her...

Jan 4, 2026

Sheila Ann (Burr) Kennedy was born on June 5, 1961, to the late Reverend Zelma Burr and Ruth Burr in Saratoga Springs, New York.

On January 4, 2026, God looked around and found a beautiful flower upon earth, put his arms around Sheila Kennedy and lifted her to rest at Ellis Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She has now joined...

Jan 4, 2026

Walter Earl Cleland son of Howard Cleland and Ruth Taylor passed into eternal life on Sunday January 4, 2026 after a very brief illness.

Walter was raised by his grandparents along with his 7 uncles in Youngstown, Ohio. After serving in the US Navy on the aircraft carrier the USS Kittyhawk, he moved to Schenectady where he met and married Marguerite....

Jan 4, 2026

JoAnn Slocum passed away on January 4th, 2026 after a brief illness. Born in Schenectady NY, she was predeceased by her loving parents, Albert and Mary DePalma Popolizio.

She leaves behind her husband David Slocum of Niskayuna, her son Christopher Slocum and her adoring grandchildren Cameron, Jack and Gabriella “GG” Slocum of Connecticut, as well as many cousins. She is also...

Jan 4, 2026

Helen F. Spencer, 75, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 4, 2026 at Ellis Hospital with her loving family by her side. Helen was the daughter of the late Worthington and Helen A. Spencer.

Helen was a Registered Nurse with Ellis Hospital for many years.

Helen enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and spending time with her entire family and loved cooking for them.

In...

Jan 3, 2026

Padraic Hegan, 61, lived an incredible life marked by compassion, creativity, humor, and deep love for his family and friends. On January 3, 2025, with his wife, Chelly, daughter, Nora, and sister, Katie by his side, Padraic lost his two-year battle with lymphoma.

Padraic was born in Kensington, UK, in 1964, to Mervyn Hegan and Eleanor "Cecie" Hegan, nee Brooks. Padraic,...

Jan 3, 2026

Jan 2, 2026

ALBANY - Georgiana G. Panton, 88, passed away January 2, 2026.

Georgiana was born April 1937 in Albany, NY to Verna (Lutz) and Richard E. Gilkeson, who predeceased her. In 1938, her family moved to Syracuse, where she spent her childhood. She graduated from Onondaga Valley Academy in 1955, and put herself through college working at the Syracuse Public Library. She...

Jan 2, 2026

Walter J. Tryon Sr., age 94, of Guilderland, New York, passed away peacefully at his home on January 2, 2026. Born on July 30, 1931, in Albany, New York, Walter was the son of the late Ernest F. Tryon and Oliva A. Tryon. 

A lifetime resident of Albany County, he graduated from the Voorheesville Central School District in 1950. Walter proudly...

2026

Schenectady -Antonina “Nina” (Viola) Gulbrandsen peacefully left this world to join her beloved husband, Edward, on Friday January 2nd 2026.

Born June 1, 1942, in Brooklyn, NY, to Gaetana and Francesco Viola, Nina grew up alongside her brother Peter and sister Frances. After losing her father early in life and with her mother working full-time in a coat factory, Nina took...

Jan 2, 2026

Frederick (Fred) Eugene Silva, 92, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 2, at Saint Elizabeth Green House Homes in East Greenwich, Rhode Island, surrounded by his four beloved children.

Born in New York City, Fred developed an early love of learning and the arts. He earned his bachelor’s degree from Albany State Teachers College (now the University at Albany - State...

Jan 1, 2026

Nancy L. Davis, beloved mother to three adult children, 79, of Albany, NY, passed away on January 1, 2026, at home from natural causes in Palm Bay, FL where she resided since 2022, leaving a void her family cannot fill.

She was born in Albany. Nancy graduated from Colonie Central High School. Shortly after graduating, she started her small family. In...

2026

Lawrence Lyle Boel, 89, of Averill Park, NY, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, on January 1, 2026, in Rensselaer, NY.

Lyle was born in Albany, NY on January 19, 1936, to Lawrence Boel, a Dutch immigrant, and Daisy (Wilcox) Boel. Lyle grew up in Rensselaer, NY and from...

2026

Albany - Shirley E. Sheets, age 96, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2026. She was born in Albany, New York, to the late George and Ruth Froehlich.

Shirley was a graduate of Albany High School, Class of 1947. Following graduation, she was employed by Coal Merchant Insurance Company, where she worked as a keypunch operator.

On June 10, 1951, Shirley married...

Dec 31, 2025

JoAnn Foust born April 18,1939, in Englewood, New Jersey, to the late Harry Mills of Santo, Domingo and the late Sally Warrick of South Boston, VA. God called her home on December 31, 2025.

JoAnn remained in New Jersey with her father until the age of 12, while her mother moved to Brooklyn, New York, to care for her grandmother. At...