Obituaries
Debora M. Kimball
2026
Debora Kimball, 64, of Rotterdam, NY, passed away suddenly on Saturday, September 19, 2026.
Debbie was born in Stamford, NY, to Jeanetta and John C. Burroughs. She was a graduate of Roxbury Central School in Roxbury, NY, and went on to build her life in Rotterdam, where she shared 44 years of marriage with her beloved husband, Larry Kimball. Debbie worked...
Sharon J. Franklin
Sep 18, 2026
Sharon J. "Sherry" Franklin, 78, passed away on September 18, 2026.
Born March 25, 1948, she was the daughter of the late John and Margaret Erkan.She spent several years as a house keeper at Guilderland Center Nursing Home! She had a love for cats, doing puzzles, arts and crafts, and spending time in the pool.
Sherry is survived by her son, James...
Roger W. Mansbridge
Sep 17, 2026
Roger William Mansbridge, 86, passed away on September 17, 2026 at Hudson Park Nursing Home with his wife, Norma, and his son, Neil, by his side.
Born on August 8, 1940 during the Battle of Britain, in Newport, Isle of Wight, England, he was the son of the late William and Kay Mansbridge. When he was 14 he spent a year...
Marie Theresa Oppedisano
Sep 17, 2026
Marie Theresa Oppedisano, 96, passed away peacefully on September 17th, 2026. Born in Calabria, Italy she was the daughter of the late Nick and Catherine Coluccio. Marie is predeceased by her husband Angelo Oppedisano.
Marie never had children of her own, but she lovingly embraced her role as an aunt. She adored all of her nieces and nephews and cherished the...
Theodore W. Duker
Sep 17, 2026
Albany- Theodore “Ted” Duker passed on September 17, 2026, after a long battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife, Margaret, and his children: Brian, Sherry, Theodore, and Daniel.
He had four brothers: William, Michael (deceased), Vincent, and Bernard. His sisters-in-law, Sharon Casey, Sharon Burns, and Karen Schumann, will miss him, as will his grandson, Sammy, and several nieces and...
Nelda L. Armstrong
2026
In Loving Memory of Nelda Armstrong
Nelda Armstrong, born December 13, 1942, in Dallas, Texas, passed away peacefully in her home on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was a woman whose greatest joy in life was her family.
Nelda was the daughter of Milton Farmer and Alice Hall Farmer and grew up in Texas, attending Garland High...
Laura Gervasio
Sep 14, 2026
Laura Grenfeld Gervasio
December 6, 1966 – September 14, 2026
Laura Grenfeld Gervasio, of Mullins, South Carolina, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, September 14, 2026, surrounded by the people who loved her most.
Laura was born on December 6, 1966, in Manhattan, New York, to Laura Grenfeld (Lake) and Arthur Grenfeld. She spent most of her childhood and adult life in...
Edward O'Brien
Sep 12, 2026
Edward “Ed” O’Brien, 80, passed away at home in Watervliet, New York on September 12, 2026. Born in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, Ed grew up in Albany, New York before moving to the Bridgeport, Connecticut area, where fate led him to his eternal love, his late wife, Nancy J. (Green) O’Brien.
After graduating from Albany’s Schyler High School, Ed served in the United...
Nancy Jane O'Brien
Sep 12, 2026
Nancy J. O’Brien, 78, passed away at home on September 12, 2026, embraced by the warmth and comfort of the life she so lovingly built.
Born in Bridgeport, Connecticut, Nancy grew up in Stratford before her heart led her to her beloved, Edward “Eddie” O’Brien. Shortly after they married, Nancy and Eddie moved to Albany, New York, eventually settling in Watervliet,...
Frances A. Valcik
2026
Frances A. Valcik Age 90, daughter of the late John J. Valcik and Mary Zvoncak Valcik, passed away Saturday, September 12, 2026, at the Eddy Memorial Geriatric Center in Troy, NY.
Born in 1935 in Albany, NY. Lived in Albany, Cohoes, Waterford, New York. Frances graduated from St. Joseph's School in Albany. Received her Bachelor of Science and Master's Degree in...
Janice J. Eckhardt
Sep 12, 2026
Albany- Janice J. Eckhardt
Born in Port Henry, NY on February 13, 1929 to the late Leon and Mae (Ritson) Jackson. She was the beloved wife of 64 years to the late George A. Eckhardt, whom she married in 1949.
Janice was a graduate of Mineville High School and Albany Business College. She retired from NYS DEC in 1988 and began volunteering...
Charles B. Ford
Sep 11, 2026
Charles B. Ford, affectionately known as "Butch" to his friends and family, entered eternal peace and much-needed rest on September 11, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
Charles was married to his beloved wife, Heather, for more than 46 years, a strong union built on love, commitment, and unwavering dedication to one another. Charles was truly one of a kind: a...
Helen J. Capasso
2026
Scotia, NY - Helen J. Capasso, age 74, passed away on September 11, 2026, at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady. She was the daughter of the late Walter Nye and Majorie Sundal. Pre-deceased siblings Joseph Nye, Ernest Higgs and Louise Maggard.
Born in Niagara Falls, NY. she moved to Scotia, beginning a career in nursing as a Candy Striper and becoming a...
Robert "Bob" W. Miller
Sep 11, 2026
Robert “Bob” W. Miller, 79, of Knox, NY, passed away on September 11, 2026.
Bob lived a life filled with curiosity, creativity, hard work, and a genuine love for the things that brought joy to himself and those around him. He will be remembered not only for all that he accomplished, but for the unique personality, humor, generosity, and enthusiasm he...
Donna Lee Meeks
Sep 11, 2026
DonnaLee M. Meeks, 79, of Ravena, NY passed on September 11, 2026 surrounded by her loving family.
She was born in Albany, NY to the late Robert W. Frey and Marion A. Frey
DonnaLee was the beloved wife of John D. Meeks for 35 years. She is the loving parent of daughter, Shannon(Joseph) Michaniw, Step- Children Jeffrey Meeks, Susan (Curtis) Farr, Julie...
Robert L. Kepner Jr.
2026
Lansingburgh -Robert L. Kepner Jr., 92, beloved husband of Janice Mann Kepner for 72 years, passed away on Friday, September 11, 2026, at Glendale Nursing Home, surrounded by his loving family.
Born to the late Robert L. Kepner Sr. and Marion McCormack Kepner, Bob was the loving father of Kevin (Liz) Kepner, Mark (Shirley) Kepner, Janice (Karl) Eden, and Eric (Jaime)...
Edna M. Waterhouse
Sep 10, 2026
Edna M. Waterhouse, 99, passed away peacefully on September 10, 2026.
Born in Cohoes, NY, she was the daughter to the late Beulah Mae and Elmer Richard Higgins.
She enjoyed bowling, traveling to Myrtle Beach and cruising, spending time with her family, and especially horses.
Edna was predeceased by her beloved husband of 72 years, William Waterhouse; her sister, Mary Louise Calabrese; grandson,...
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