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Shirley A. Friedman
Mar 18, 2011
Schenectady?Shirley Ann Reiner Friedman, age 81, died Friday afternoon at Ellis Hospital. Shirley was born in Mount Pleasant, daughter of the late Jack and Ella Reiner. Shirley was a founding member of Congregation Beth Israel and its Sisterhood, and a member of several bowling leagues. Shirley was predeceased by her beloved husband of sixty years, Herbert J. Friedman; son David...
Martha L. Stenard
Mar 18, 2011
SCHENECTADY?Martha L. Stenard, 95, died at her home Friday morning after a long illness. Martha was born in Schenectady, a daughter of the late Conrad and Carrie Aussiker Krieger. She was a graduate of Nott Terrace High School and then lived as a homemaker, caring for her husband, son and daughter. She was a volunteer for Senior Companions, O. D....
Virginia L. Palmatier
Mar 12, 2011
Schenectady-Virginia Palmatier, aged 96, passed away peacefully on March 12, 2010, at Kingsway Arms Nursing Center, Schenectady, NY. Virginia was born in Ft. Wayne, Indiana, on May 4, 1914, daughter of George H. Leland and Hazel Miner Leland. She grew up in Dayton, Ohio, graduating from Steele High School and Ohio Wesleyan University. She married Robert A. Nevin, also of...
Dora Longway
Mar 11, 2011
Niskayuna- Dora (Newman) Longway of Niskayuna and formerly of Wooster, OH, died peacefully on March 11, 2011. She graduated from Muskingum College having majored in speech. She received a master's degree from the University of Michigan and earned Ph.D. credits from Northwestern University. After teaching for four years in various school districts in Ohio, Dora was invited to head the...
Tricia Maksail
Mar 11, 2011
Tricia Corbett Maksail died at home on Friday, March 11, 2011, after an extended illness. She approached her death in the same way she lived her life: with an independent spirit and a sense of irreverence. Tricia insisted that her experience with cancer was not a battle, but a journey. She also maintained that cancer was not for the faint...
Alice Shaffer
Mar 10, 2011
Delray Beach, FL- Alice Lott Shaffer 88, passed away on March 10, 2011 in Florida. Alice was born in Central Bridge, NY. She was predeceased by her parents and a brother Arthur Lott. Alice had a long association with the Red Cross, first as a volunteer, then Director of Blood Services, Public Relations and Assistant manager. She was instrumental in...
Janis Best Dr
Feb 28, 2011
Schenectady-Dr. Janis L. Best 91, of Schenectady, died February 28, 2011 at Kingsway Nursing Facility after a long illness. Born in Claverack, NY, she was a longtime resident of Schenectady since 1949 where she established and later retired from her Psychiatry practice and remained in Schenectady. Dr. Best was raised on a farm, attended public schools in Claverack and Hudson...
Joyce Ewashko
Feb 28, 2011
Glenville- Joyce Ewashko 83, died Monday evening, February 28, 2011 after a long illness. Joyce was born in Clayville, NY, daughter of the late Clarence and Pauline Travis Castle. She was a secretary for 34 years at Christ Church in Glens Falls. Joyce was an avid hiker and loved to ski. She was a member of the Crooked Cane Skiing...
Joyce M. Alessandrini
Feb 26, 2011
Niskayuna- Joyce M. Alessandrini 82, of Niskayuna, died Saturday February 26, 2011 at home with her loving sister by her side. Joyce was born in Schenectady, daughter of the late John and Emma Bartoli Alessandrini. She graduated from Mount Pleasant High School and Barnard College(Columbia University), with a degree in International Relations. Upon graduating in 1950, she was recruited by...
Barbara K. Gillette
Feb 23, 2011
Niskayuna - Barbara Gillette, 93, died peacefully February 23, 2011, with her family at her side at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady. Born and raised in Pittsford, Vermont, she attended Rutland Business College. Barbara had a passion for playing the piano and organ, and studied in Middlebury, Williamstown, Syracuse, and Schenectady. She was secretary and accompanist in the music department at...
Linda A. Amond
Feb 20, 2011
Schenectady- Linda Warner Amond passed away Sunday, February 20, 2011 at Ellis Hospital. Born in Albany, NY, daughter of the late Robert and Theadora Gregoire Warner. Survived by her children, Brett Amond of Rockville, MD, Nicole Amond of Pittsburgh, PA and Andraya Szot of Shakopee, MN; 4 grandchildren, John Jr., Alyssa, Collin and MacKenzie; her sister, Michelle Tardio, her brother...
Edward J. Nisiobincki
Feb 15, 2011
Schenectady-Edward J. Nisiobincki, 91 died peacefully on Tuesday, February 15, 2011 at St. Peter's Hospital in Albany, NY, after a very long, happy life. He lived at home with his wife of 58 years, Sophia (Makuszewski) Nisiobincki until very recently and enjoyed the company of devoted caregivers. Edward was born on February 9, 1920 in Schenectady to Leon and Aneila...
Evelyn Grace Gibbons
Feb 10, 2011
Schenectady- Evelyn Grace Gibbons 91, former resident of Green Street, Schenectady, died Thursday, February 10, 2011, at Glendale Nursing Home. Born in Scranton, PA, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Jennie Webber Hope. Evelyn was predeceased by her husband Thomas J. Gibbons in 1991. She was a member of St. George's Episcopal Church in Schenectady; a member...
Joyce M. Eastwood
Jan 28, 2011
Cohoes-Joyce Eastwood was born to Albert and Ada Olson in Gloversville, New York on January 5, 1917, and she passed away peacefully on January 28, 2011 at the age of 94. Joyce grew up in Gloversville and graduated from Gloversville High School. She married Thomas Eastwood of Johnstown, New York in 1938, and they enjoyed the next 56 years together...
Norma L. Burgdorff
Jan 26, 2011
Norma L. Jeglum Burgdorff, 95, died January 26, 2011 at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady, New York. Born in Perry Township, Wisconsin on March 22, 1915, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Marie Jeglum. She resided with her family in Perry Township until she graduated from high school in Blanchardville, Wisconsin and relocated to Madison, Wisconsin to further...
Helen Ann Mason
Jan 25, 2011
Helen was born on August 26, 1920 and passed away on Tuesday, January 25, 2011. Helen was a resident of Ballston Lake, New York.
Denis T. Petrie
Jan 19, 2011
Denis Petrie 69, of Niskayuna, died at home Wednesday morning, January 19. Denis never relented from his motto of, "Never give up," but ultimately lost his four year fight with cancer. Born in Schenectady on January 5, 1942, to the late Genevieve Martin Vitalo, Denis was raised by Genevieve and his beloved stepfather Arthur Vitalo. He enlisted in the U.S....
Robert L. Fullman
Jan 12, 2011
Niskayuna - Robert L. Fullman, 88, of Punta Gorda, Florida died of cancer January 12, 2011, surrounded by his family. Bob was born in 1922 in Sewickley, PA. He met his future wife while in high school and they married in 1944 following his graduation from Yale University and commissioning as a naval officer. Bob served in World War II...
Paul Hasler Jr
Dec 30, 2010
Niskayuna- Paul S. Hasler Jr. 83, of Niskayuna, died Thursday, December 30, 2010 at Kingsway Arms Nursing Center. Born in Hamilton, Ohio, son of the late Paul S. and Carrie Blackburn Hasler Sr.. Paul was a Navy Veteran of WW II. He graduated from Ohio State University with a degree in Electrical Engineering and Math. Following college he was employed...
Edward Joos
Dec 24, 2010
Willsboro-Edward Joos 94, former resident of Schenectady, died Friday December 24, 2010 at Elizabethtown Hospital after being stricken at home. Ed was born at 16 Grove Place, Schenectady, son of the late Harry and Helene Bodenstab Joos. He graduated from Nott Terrace High School and Bentley College, with a degree in Accounting. As a teenager and into his 20's, Ed...
