Oct 6, 2025

Roberta "Bobbie" Lee Nicolau

October 23, 1946 – October 6, 2025

Roberta "Bobbie" Lee Nicolau ,78, a profoundly devoted mother, grandmother, and beautiful soul, entered into eternal rest on October 6, 2025.

Bobbie was the dedicated wife of the late Edward "Nick" Nicolau, who served as the Property Manager for Riverside Village in Leominster, MA, for over 33 years. Bobbie worked tirelessly alongside...

Oct 6, 2025

Joan Bianchine, 94, of Albany, NY, passed away peacefully on October 6, 2025, surrounded by her loving granddaughter, Lauryn and daughter, Susan, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Joan lived a beautiful life grounded in love, strength, and faith. She was a devoted mother of six, Mima to thirteen grandchildren and thirty-six great grandchildren that brought her immense pride and joy.

Joan’s...

Oct 6, 2025

John “Jack” H. Smith, 78, passed away peacefully on October 6, 2025.

Jack grew up in Port Schuyler, Watervliet, right next to Red’s Field. He loved to tell stories of growing up in a time when you could bring your hunting dog and shotgun to school—leaving the gun with the principal—so you could go hunting on your way home.

After high school,...

Oct 4, 2025

Roy E. Neville, 93, passed away peacefully at home on October 4, 2025.

He was born in Baldwin, NY, where he grew up with his older brother, Charles.

Roy was very athletic and loved sports of every kind, especially baseball, and played minor league baseball for the Brooklyn Dodgers. He loved traveling, hiking in the Adirondacks, as well as the White Mountains...

Oct 4, 2025

Thomas C. Franklin, best known as Tommy, transitioned from this mortal life to eternal life on Saturday, October 4, 2025. Tommy was the son of the late Willie and Janie Franklin. Not only was he a beloved member of his family, but by his co-workers as well and a true joy to all who knew him.

Tommy graduated from Troy High...

Oct 4, 2025

Daniel J. O'Connell  II, 69, of Schenectady, passed away on October 4, 2025 at Albany Medical Center.

He was born on August 19, 1956 to the late Daniel and Anita (Dillon) O'Connell in Troy, NY.

Daniel loved to travel, especially to Myrtle Beach and to his camp on Caroga Lake where he enjoyed times with his family. He had a passion for...

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Altamont - Carol Ruth Guilz (Bradt) passed away peacefully at home with her family on October 4, 2025. Carol was the daughter of the late Edwin and Dorothy Bradt (Mattice) formerly of Altamont. Carol, husband Richard, and their children moved to East Berne in 1971. Carol grew up in Sloansville, NY, and met Richard there. They were high school sweethearts...

Oct 4, 2025

 Catherine (Czwakiel) Sasso, 93, passed away peacefully at Teresian House on Saturday, October 4, 2025 after a 6-year journey with dementia. She was the daughter of the late Elizabeth and Frank Czwakiel. Up until the end, Catherine maintained her kindness, compassion, love of family and friends, and especially her sassiness that will be missed at Teresian House. She had boundless...

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Oct 3, 2025

Troy

Ernest D. Phillips, Sr., 65, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 3, 2025 at home with his loving family by his side. Ernest was the son of the late Kenneth and Marlene (Bulson) Phillips.

Ernie was the caretaker of The Faith Lutheran Church in Troy for nearly two decades. In the past he partnered with his late brother Jerry in both...

Oct 2, 2025

Paul D. Wiser, 91, a lifelong resident of Schenectady, passed away on October 2, 2025, at Albany Medical Center.

Born in Ashtabula, Ohio, he was the son of the late John Leo Wiser and Hazel Christine Wiser.

For most of his life, Paul lived in Schenectady, but for the past year and a half he made his home in Castleton with his...

Oct 1, 2025

Laurie Williams was a woman who never gave up in challenging times. Through single motherhood, starting a buisness, and multiple illnesses she never stopped pushing foward. No matter how hard things got she never let family, friends, or her own passions behind. Her music, whether playing viola, playing percussion or singing her happiness showed and spread to those around her.

Laurie...

Oct 1, 2025

David R. Wyckoff, 54, of Colonie, NY

Born in Syracuse, NY, David peacefully passed away on October 1, 2025.

David is survived by his wife, Kelli Jo Connolly, his daughter, Lea Wyckoff, and his mother, Noelle Uebele. He also leaves behind a large extended family of cousins, aunts, and uncles who will fondly remember him. He was predeceased by his father, Edward...

Sep 30, 2025

Angelena “Angie” (Choppy) Ogren

June 1, 1936 – September 30, 2025

Albany- Angelena (Choppy) Ogren of 2115 Central Avenue, Schenectady, NY passed peacefully and entered the Kingdom of Heaven on Sept. 30, 2025 following a difficult battle with dementia and more recently a stroke while residing at Teresian House Center for the Elderly.

Born on June 1, 1936, to Italian immigrant parents, Silvio...

Sep 29, 2025

Loudonville - Frederick “Fred” Miller, 86, passed away peacefully at home on September 29, 2025, after a long illness, leaving behind a legacy of integrity, creativity, and service.

A lifelong resident of the Capital Region, Fred graduated from Averill Park High School in 1957. After earning his degree from Sage College, he spent a year teaching at Albany High School before...

Sep 29, 2025

Sep 28, 2025

Mary A. Burns, 94, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 28, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

Born to the late Michael and Grace Ryan, Mary grew up with a strong sense of family that carried throughout her life. She was the devoted wife of the late John A. Burns, Jr., with whom she shared 50 wonderful years of marriage.

Mary worked...

Sep 27, 2025

Loren Douglas Sirko, 75, of Waterford, NY, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday September 27th, following a serious brief illness. He was surrounded by his loved ones and his faith. 

Born in Indianapolis, IN, Loren was the eldest son of the late George and Frances (Petersen Sirko. He was one of eight siblings, Leslie Hammer (Wolfgang - deceased), Janice Miceli...

Sep 27, 2025

Joanne Renee Veglia, 63, of Schenectady, NY passed away peacefully September 27, 2025 surrounded by family. Born December 7, 1961 in Key West, FL to James D. and Andra M. Hankey, Joanne graduated Salutatorian from Eden Central Schools in Eden, NY. She then went on to earn a bachelor’s degree in foreign languages at SUNY Oswego.While studying abroad her junior...

Sep 27, 2025

COLONIE - Howard Earl Wickham Jr. 83 passed away September 27, 2025, at The Pines Rehab Facility in Glens Falls, NY.

Earl was born on August 20, 1942, in Albany, NY son of the late Howard Earl Wickham Sr. and Dorothy (Sowek) Wickham. He served in the Army during the Vietnam war. He later worked as a mason on the Empire...