Mar 28, 2025

Schenectady – Alfred W. Canova, 96, formerly of Niskayuna, passed away peacefully on March 28 surrounded by his family.

Alfred is survived by his wife of 73 years, Carolyn, his children James Canova (Debra), Cynthia Michelin, William Canova (Amy), grandchildren Michael, Lauren, Steven, his brother Ronald Canova. Alfred was predeceased by his brother Lester, his sister Evelyn, and his grandson, Brandon.

Al...

Mar 10, 2025

Schenectady – Deborah Kellam Keenan, 70, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Monday, March 10, 2025. She was born in 1954 to the late Newton J. and Georgeina (Wilson) Kellam in Schenecetady.

Deborah worked for many years as a dental assistant at the office of Dr. Wilson & Buchakjian in Schenectady.

She enjoyed...

Feb 10, 2025

Schenectady - Eleanor Elva (Brumaghim) Wright died on Monday, February 10, 2025 at Kingsway Arms nursing home.

Born in Delmar, NY, on December 26, 1926, she was the daughter of Stuart L. Brumaghim and Norma (Steenburgh) Brumaghim.

She attended the former Cobleskill Central School and upon completing her education, she was employed by Selkirk Hardware...

Feb 9, 2025

SCHENECTADY – Laura D’Ammasso passed away at Ellis Hospital on February 9, 2025 with her loving son by her side.  Laura was the daughter of the late Josephine and Fred Alteri.  After attending Schenectady schools, Laura worked for over 30 years at Ellis Hospital.  She took great joy in spending time with family and friends, enjoyed holiday gatherings, dining...

Feb 6, 2025

Schenectady – Frances E. Searles, 96, passed away on Thursday, February 6, 2025 at Kingsway Arms Nursing Center. Born October 13, 1928, Frances was predeceased by her parents, Frank and Anna Nye of Schenectady, her husband of 63 years, Norman C. Searles, a son Peter Norman Searles and a grandson, Conar Norman McCown.  Her golden retriever, Barney, was so...

Feb 1, 2025

Niskayuna – Theresa Francis Ziegler passed away peacefully at the age of 90 at Kingsway Arms Nursing Center on February 1, 2025 after a wonderfully full life.  A long-time resident of Niskayuna, Theresa was born in Scotia, New York on December 3, 1934 to the late Luigi Isabella and Francesca Pirolo Isabella.  Raised in Scotia, New York, she was...

Jan 26, 2025

MALTA – Eleanor R. Mach, loving wife, mother and grandmother, passed away on Sunday, January 26, 2025 at her home in Malta, NY.

Eleanor was born on September 5th, 1946 in Schenectady, NY to Joseph A. Gautie and Rosemond (Frederick) Gautie, she was the oldest of six children. Eleanor was a graduate of Linton High School in...

Jan 5, 2025

Michael Earl Chandler, 63, passed away at his home on January 5th, 2025. Mike was born into a boisterous, loving, large family on September 17th1961 in Schenectady, New York. Being born the sixth of seven children, Mikey was adored by his older siblings and acquired many nicknames like “Cushy-boo” or “Mr. Moto”. From an early age it was clear...

Dec 31, 2024

Niskayuna - William Augustus Howe III, age 59, died at his home on December 29, 2024, after a long illness. Born on February 7, 1965 in Schenectady, New York, he was the son of William Gerow Howe and Irene Williams Howe.

Bill attended public school in Niskayuna, NY and was a National Merit Scholar, and went on...

Dec 20, 2024

New York City - Laura A. Weatherhead, 69, of New York City, NY, passed away unexpectedly at home on December 20, 2024. She was born in Denver, Colorado to Mary and Charles Weatherhead on February 12, 1955. Laura was raised in Schenectady, NY and graduated from Linton High School in 1973.

She received a bachelor’s degree from...

Dec 20, 2024

Niskayuna - Mary W. Hannahs, 93, formerly of Niskayuna, passed away peacefully on December 20 surrounded by her family. The wife of the late Walter G. Hannahs, she was born in Johnstown, NY in 1931 to the late Harry and Julia (Krikelas) Wilson.

After graduating from Johnstown High School and Burdett College (Boston), she began her career...

Dec 1, 2024

Glenville – Robert F. Christenson, 88, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 1, 2024 at the Wesley Health Care Center in Saratoga. He was just shy of his 89th birthday on December 4th.

Bob was born in Ridgway, Pennsylvania to Lloyd and Dora (Victor) Christenson. He eventually moved to Schenectady where he attended and graduated from Linton Highschool.

He married his wife...

Nov 16, 2024

Edward A. Barkowski, 93, of Rotterdam, passed away peacefully on Saturday November 16, 2024, at Daughters of Sarah Nursing Home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on June 13, 1931, in Schenectady, the youngest of four children of the late William and Mary Brozowski Barkowski. He attended Nott Terrace High School and after graduation started working at...

Nov 13, 2024

Jo Doris Freedman, 92, of Niskayuna passed away on November 13, 2024 after a brief illness. Jo is predeceased by her husband of 54 years, Fred A. Freedman. She is survived by her children Debra Codispoti and husband Vincent of Wellesley Hills, MA; Lisabeth Neufeld of Clifton Park, NY; and Melissa Croteau and husband William of Arlington, VA. Jo...

Oct 24, 2024

Glenville – Nancy B. Friguletto,76, of Harmon Road passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 24, 2024 at Baptist Health Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Scotia.

Born in Albany, NY, she was the daughter of Walter B. and Shirley (Dillon) Eglintine. Nancy grew up in Carmen, NY and Pittsfield, MA prior to her family moving to Scotia, NY....

Oct 18, 2024

Niskayuna – Beryl Roberts Rockwell, age 100, passed away peacefully on October 18, 2024.

Born April 21, 1924 at West Kendall, NY, she was a daughter of Herman and Beatrice Roberts. Beryl grew up in Rochester NY and was a 1942 graduate of West High School, and of Brockport State College ’46.

Her husband Kenneth...

Oct 11, 2024

Niskayuna

Helen Louise Friderici, 94, passed away on October 11, 2024 after a long illness. She was born September 13, 1930 in Fort Plain, NY to Charles and Marie Stewart.

Following graduation from Fort Plain Central School she earned a baccalaureate degree from Cornell University. She then moved to Middleburg,NY where she taught kindergarten.

Oct 10, 2024

Schenectady - Martha “Marti” Jane Elliot Spang, 88, of Niskayuna, NY passed away on October 10th, 2024, at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady, NY. Marti was born on March 23rd, 1936, in

Springfield, MA, the only child of Frank and Dorothy (MacPhee) Elliot.

Marti graduated from The MacDuffie School and went on to Colby Jr. College...

Oct 7, 2024

Niskayuna - Francis R. Taormina, loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and brother departed this earth on October 7, 2024 at the age of 95.

The son of Sicilian immigrants, Francis (Frank) was born in the Bronx, New York City on January 6, 1929.  Frank’s family later moved to Marlboro, NY. where they purchased a farm supporting Apple,...

Sep 14, 2024

James (Jim) Edward Burns passed away September 14th in the presence of his loving family at age 83 after a yearslong battle with prostate cancer.

Jim was born on November 9, 1940, in Muse, PA, a small coal mining town southwest of Pittsburgh to James Raymond Burns and Mary (Belleno) Burns. His father was killed in a...