Carla J. Hill
Aug 24, 2024
Carla J. Hill, 70, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 24, 2024 after overcoming a short battle with esophageal cancer.
Carla was the daughter of the late Carlton and Maxine (Orr) Hibbard. Carla was the devoted wife of over 55 years to the late Nelson H. "Sonny" Hill, who passed in January 2024.
Carla enjoyed going to concerts, collecting Native American Art,...
Rose Skubis
Aug 24, 2024
Rose R. Skubis (1925 - 2024)
Rose Skubis, 98, of Schenectady, passed away on August 24, peacefully and quickly at her home, surrounded by her family.
She was born in Herkimer, NY, December 27, 1925, to Pietro Cristiano and Maria Concetta Varano Cristiano who emigrated from Italy. Rose attended Herkimer schools and often recounted stories of fun times growing up with her...
Donald K. Nedeau Jr.
2024
Donald K. "Donny" Nedeau Jr., 62, passed away on August 23, 2024.
Donny was an expert with all types of seafood and fish. He worked for Cousins Fish Market for many years. He was a seafood specialist for Brickman's and Driscoll foods. Donny worked with many chefs throughout the region, always ensuring the freshest seafood would be available for them to...
Mildred M. "Micki" Betzwieser
2024
Mildred M. “Micki” Betzwieser, 80, passed away peacefully on August 23, 2024.
Born in Albany on May 6, 1944, Micki was the daughter of the late Theodore and Dorothy (Hartigan) Beck.
Micki was a 1962 graduate of Colonie High School. She took great joy in volunteering at Albany Memorial Hospital. Micki valued the memories while traveling throughout the world with her husband....
Thomas F. Lumley
2024
**Obituary for Thomas F. Lumley**
Clifton Park – Lumley, Thomas F., age 78, passed away on August 23, 2024 at his residence, with his loving family by his side. He was born to the late Thomas and Irene (Ward) Lumley and is remembered as a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend.
Thomas was married to his beloved wife Janis for 56 years....
James Wilburn Scoggins III
Aug 22, 2024
James Wilburn Scoggins III, beloved husband, father, and grandfather died peacefully surrounded by his family on August 22, 2024, in Albany, New York. He was born in Covington, Georgia on April 28, 1940, the son of James Wilburn Scoggins Jr. and Sarah Hamric Scoggins. Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Anne Glenn Scoggins, son James Wilburn Scoggins IV of...
Roy E. Dietzel
2024
Roy E. Dietzel, 64, husband of the late Barbara L. Dietzel of Colonie NY, passed away on Thursday, August 22, 2024, at St. Peter's Hospital with family by his side.
Born May 24, 1960, in Albany, NY, he was the son of the late Paul and Gwendolyn Dietzel.
Roy attended Colonie High School and graduated in 1979. In 1981, he graduated from...
Michael J. Barber
2024
Michael J. Barber, 69, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 22, 2024. Born in Albany NY, he was the son of the late James and Eunice Barber.
He retired as a Computer Technician after a 40 year career with the NY State Department of Labor. Mike was the current member and past Grand Knight of the Knights of Columbus Council 7606,...
Miguel Gabriel Lopez
2024
Miguel Gabriel Lopez, also known as Naelism, passed away on August 21, 2024 at the age of 55, in Schenectady, NY.
Born on January 29, 1969, in Bronx, NY, he leaves behind a legacy cherished by all who knew him.
Miguel will be missed by many, but specifically his loving wife of 10 years, Wendy "Lopez" Alvira. His daughters, Gabriella, Lillian, Elizabeth...
Michael D. Smith
2024
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Michael D. Smith, 68, of Watervliet, passed away on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at St. Peter’s Rehab.
Born on June 18, 1956, in Elizabeth Town, New York, he was the beloved son of the late Douglas and Lila Smith. Michael attended West Port High School and later graduated from HVCC. He dedicated many years of his life to working as...
Emma Bliven
Aug 20, 2024
Emma L. Bliven, 67, passed away August 20th at home. Emma was born in Schenectady to the late Gabriel and Mary Galietta.
She attended Mt. Pleasant School. Emma worked for Glendale Nursing Home for over 10 years and then worked for New York State ODHEC for 12 years until her retirement. Emma enjoyed swimming, walking and spending time with her grandchildren.
In...
Amber Joy Perry
Aug 20, 2024
Amber Joy “AJ” Perry, 36, of Troy NY, passed away on Aug 20 2024.
Amber was born on Aug 19, 1988 to Mary L Hale Woodard and P.Wayne Woodard Jr in Albany NY. Amber graduated from Hoosic Valley High School in 2006. She got married to John Perry in 2015. She loved all sorts of animals as she had many pets...
Ajit Singh Pannu
Aug 19, 2024
S. Ajit Singh Pannu passed away peacefully on Monday, August 19, 2024 at 97 years of age.
He will be greatly missed everyday by his wife of 69 years, his son-in-law, his daughters, his grandchildren, and his friends.
He was an environmental engineer and worked for 50 years, first in India and then in America. He was an avid sports enthusiast and...
Margaret M. Patnaude
Aug 19, 2024
Margaret M. Patnaude, age 85, passed away at home surrounded by family on August 19, 2024.
She was born in Dunmore, PA, the daughter of the late Francis and Margaret Racht. She was also predeceased by her husband, Eugene J. Patnaude, son, Michael F. Robillard and siblings: Donald Racht, Francis Racht, Thomas Racht and Anne Kuhlkin.
Margaret retired from GE after over...
James Chiefari
Aug 18, 2024
James Chiefari, 82, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 18, 2024 at home with his loving family.
James was born in Troy NY, the son of the late James and Louise Chiefari.
James was the devoted husband of over 56 years to Janet Chiefari.
He graduated from Troy High He worked at Bumstead Chevrolet for 27 years ending as Used Car Manager. He...
Jaesen Andrew Sellick
Aug 18, 2024
Jaesen Andrew Sellick, 39 peacefully passed away August 18, 2024. Jaesen was a 2003 graduate of Cobleskill-Richmondville High School. His beautiful smile would light up a room.
He enjoyed rooting for his Dallas Cowboys, fast cars, motorcycles and cherished moments wrenching with his dad, riding trails on their dirt bikes and snowmobiles and hunting with his dad and uncle. Jaesen was...
Lembit Salasoo
Aug 17, 2024
Lembit Salasoo of Niskayuna passed away at age 68 on August 17, 2024 surrounded by his loving family.
Lembit is survived by his beloved wife, Ester, his loving children, Imbi and husband Zubin Joy, Markus, and Kristjan and wife Megan Goodrich, his beautiful grand daughter Aalia, his parents Inno and Tiiu in Sydney, his brother Olev, wife Anni and dear nephews...
