Mary Chandler
Dec 6, 2009
Florida-Mary E. Chandler, 93, of Sunny Isles Beach, FL and formerly of New London, CT died on Sunday, Dec. 6 following a fall in October. Most recently she had resided at Imperial Club in Aventura where she took up residence in June of this year. She was born in New London to Paul and Julia Bychowsky. On May 18, 1942...
George W. Cook
Dec 5, 2009
Florida-George W. Cook 89,former resident of Baldwinsville and Schenectady, NY, passed away peacefully at Stuart F. Meyer Hospice House in Palm Coast, FL. on Saturday, December 5, 2009. George was born to Leland and Geneveive Cook in Bernard's Bay, New York on July 5, 1920. In 1939 George joined the General Electric Company's Financial Management Program in Schenectady, NY. He...
Janet Y. Osan
Nov 20, 2009
Schenectady- Janet Fleres Yannotti Osan 96, formerly of Nott Terrace, died Friday, November 20, 2009 at Mt. Loretto Nursing Home. Born in Schenectady, daughter of the late John and Carmina Tacito Fleres, Janet was a life long resident of Schenectady, she worked as a hairdresser for 15 years in the Bellevue area before going to work at Ellis Hospital where...
Francis Mastrianni Jr
Nov 19, 2009
Niskayuna -Frank Mastrianni 54, passed away November 19th 2009 at Ellis Hospital, in Schenectady. Frank grew up in Clifton Park, and graduated from St. Lawrence University in Canton. He had a long, successful career as a District Manager for Bristol Meyers Squibb Oncology. Frank was a long time resident of Niskayuna. What he loved most about life was his family...
Edgar Ewing
Nov 19, 2009
Florida - Edgar Rice Ewing 76, of Dunnellon, FL died on Wednesday, November 18th, 2009, after a nine-week hospital stay while vacationing in Las Vegas, NV. Born in Albany, NY, he was the son of Margaret Ewing Levy & Edgar Rice Ewing, Sr. Ed graduated from Roessleville High School, and went on to serve in the US Navy. While serving...
Marguerite Wilkinson
Nov 17, 2009
Schenectady- Marguerite "Peg" McWhorter Wilkinson 98, at Ellis Hospital on Saturday, November 14, 2009, after a short illness. Born in Cambridge, NY, daughter of the late John and Anna McMorris McWhorter. Peg has been a resident of Schenectady since 1941. She worked at Freihofer Baking Company as a Comptometer Opereator for 15 years. She was a member of Union Presbyterian...
Arlene Naylor
Nov 17, 2009
Schenectady-Arlene Chamberlain Naylor, 77, of Schenectady, went home to her Lord and Savior after falling at her residence on Saturday, November 14. Arlene was born on August 14, 1932 in Chesham, New Hampshire to the late Ernest and Florence Clarke Chamberlain. She married Robert Young Naylor, of Fitchburg, Massachusetts on May 1, 1952; the couple and their three children moved...
Diane P. Duffy
Nov 14, 2009
Clifton Park-Diane Patricia (Sorel) Duffy, 69, of Clifton Park, died Saturday November 14th at St. Peter's Community Hospice Inn with her family by her side. She was born on May 21, 1940 in Moriah New York, to the late Arsen "Pete" and Helen Zukas Sorel. Diane was a lifelong resident of the Capital Region, graduating from Colonie Central High School...
Jane M. Wells
Nov 8, 2009
Schenectady-Jane Moynehan Wells, age 81, of Schenectady , died on Sunday, November 8, 2009 in Maryland while visiting her daughter after a brief yet enjoyable trip to Florida prior to her passing. Born in Glens Falls , NY to the late Elizabeth Singleton Moynehan and Francis P. "Mog" Moynehan. Jane was formally married to William W. Wells M.D. She was...
Melissa Lynne Greskovich
Nov 7, 2009
Niskayuna-Melissa Lynne Greskovich, daughter of Maria Greskovich and Charles Greskovich (deceased), born January 20, 1981, died unexpectedly at the age of 28 in her home in Niskayuna, NY. In addition to her mother, she is survived by her brother, Chad Greskovich; sister, Ann Zenner; niece, Helen Zenner; and nephew, Kilian Zenner, along with several Aunts and Uncles. Melissa graduated from...
Franklyn Hayford
Nov 1, 2009
Scotia- Franklyn C. Hayford MD 84, died peacefully at home, Ocotber 31, 2009, after a brief illness. Franklyn was born in Saco, ME to Charles A. Hayford and Alice (Freeman) Hayford on May 17, 1925. He grew up in Saco and graduated from Thornton Academy. He served in the US Navy for 3+ years, following this. Then, he attended and...
Mary L. Glowacki
Oct 27, 2009
Rotterdam- Mary Briggs Glowacki 62, of Rotterdam, died Tuesday, October 27, 2009 at Ellis Hospital with her loving family at her side. Mary was born in Troy, NY, daughter of the late Donald and Helen McDonald Briggs, she was raised in Stillwater, graduated from Stillwater High School and Albany Business College. Mary worked for 5 years at General Electric, she...
Mary V. Shanklin
Oct 24, 2009
Niskayuna - Mary Louise (Vosburgh) Shanklin passed away on Saturday, October 24th, 2009 in the comfort of her home. She was a cancer survivor for 35 years before succumbing to complications. Her positive attitude and strength were an inspiration to all around her. Mary was born Dec. 19, 1929 in Schenectady, NY. She was the daughter of the late Dr....
Kathleen M. Chandler
Oct 23, 2009
Rexford - Kathleen McElroy Chandler 78, of Coburg Village, formerly of Dean St, died Friday, October 23, 2009 at Ellis Hospital with her loving family at her side. Born in Schenectady, daughter of the late Edward and Katherine Keigher McElroy, she was a life-long resident. Kathleen graduated from Nott Terrace High School in1949 and worked for the New York Telephone...
Helen S. Patrik
Oct 20, 2009
Scotia-Helen Patrik passed away October 20, 2009 in Scotia, NY. Helen was the widow of Steve Patrik; they were married for 62 years. Helen and her husband resided for over 50 years in Evergreen Park before moving closer to their children. Helen is survived by son Gary, daughter Linda, granddaughter Lela and their spouses. Helen was predeceased by her daughter...
Barbara Lawrence
Oct 15, 2009
SCHENECTADY, NY- Barbara Corell Lawrence died peacefully in her sleep, October 15, 2009, after a long battle with Parkinson's Disease. Barbara was born in Johnson City, NY, November 19, 1927. She was raised in Binghamton, NY, and was a long-time resident of Schenectady, NY, with many summers spent in Hague, NY. She began summering in Hague as a young adult...
Elisabeth A. Lingeman
Oct 11, 2009
Schenectady- Elisabeth Marie Lingeman, of Schenectady, died Sunday, October 11, 2009 at the Ellis Skilled Nursing Center. Elisabeth was born in Schooten, Holland and named after her mother and grandmother. Elisabeth and her family bravely served in the Underground Railroad and helped protect many Jewish people in the 1930's. Her father came to America first, then she and her mom...
Mary Elizabeth Thornton
Oct 11, 2009
Rexford- Betty Thornton, Longtime Rexford resident Mary Elizabeth Keegan Thornton passed away on October 11 at Maplewood Manor in Ballston Spa after a long illness. Betty was predeceased by her husband of 56 years, John D Thornton, and her brother Harold Keegan. She is survived by her daughter Maureen (Bill) O'Connor of Stephentown NY, granddaughter Caitlin (Jonathan) Falls of Annandale...
Rita M. Carmel
Oct 9, 2009
Schenectady- Rita McGee Carmel, former resident of McClellan Street, died Friday, October 9, 2009 at Ellis Hospital with her loving children at her side. Born in Tamaqua, PA, daughter of the late John and Mary Ellen Shields McGee. Educated in Pennsylvania, moved to Schenectady in 1947. Mrs. Carmel was a World War II Veteran, a member of Annie Shaffer Senior...
Carl A. Erikson
Oct 3, 2009
Niskayuna- Carl A. Erikson 91, of Niskayuna, died Saturday, October 3, 2009 at Ellis Hospital with his family by his side. He was born April 4, 1918 in Schenectady , son of Alfred G. and Helen Martin Erikson. Carl was predeceased by his wife of 64 years, Katharin Horton Erikson, in 2006. He graduated from Mt. Pleasant High School and...
