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Alexander Gregory Duncan
Apr 14, 2021
A fighter who overcame multiple obstacles throughout his lifetime, Alex G. Duncan was a sweet young man who inspired many, left an unforgettable impression on everyone who met him, and departed this earth far too soon. On April 14, 2021 after a nearly 3 year battle with testicular cancer and in the loving arms of his parents, he drew his...
John S. Eldridge Jr.
Mar 29, 2021
John Spencer Eldridge Jr., 77 years old, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family at home on March 29th. "Jack" and his wife Gail of 19 years was a long time resident of Scotia. He was predeceased by his parents, John S. Eldridge Sr., Marion Riley Eldridge and his sister Joan Marion Eldridge. John is survived by his brother Richard...
Betty J. Apkarian
Mar 27, 2021
Niskayuna-Betty Apkarian, 92, of Niskayuna, died on Saturday, March 27, 2021 following a lengthy illness. Born in Schenectady, she was a daughter of the late William and Hazel Kernigans Bradley. Betty grew up in Schenectady where she attended Schenectady public schools. In 1966, Mrs. Apkarian was married to her beloved husband, Harry and, for many years, they resided in Loudonville...
Charles F. Weick
Mar 21, 2021
Schenectady, NY-Charles F. Weick, Phd., 90, formerly of McClellan Street and a resident of the Kingsway Community, passed away Sunday, March 21, 2021 at Ellis Hospital. Born on January 19, 1931 in Buffalo, NY, he was the son of Herman and Florence (Skinner) Weick. Charles was a 1953 graduate of Mt. Union College of Alliance, OH and a 1959 graduate...
Frederick Nathan Don Lewis
Mar 15, 2021
Schenectady-Frederick "Fred" Nathan Don Lewis aka Noel, 63, passed away Monday, March 15, 2021 at Ellis Hospital. Fred was born, raised and educated in New York, NY and resided in Schenectady. He loved his children, grandchildren, and his long term partner of 25 years Carolyn Farrell. Fred loved fixing cars, cooking, and making jokes. He was a loving, caring and...
Patricia S. Sherry
Mar 10, 2021
Niskayuna-Patricia Ann Scully Sherry died March 10, 2021 in Schenectady, New York. She passed away peacefully at 89-years-old. Pat was born May 11, 1931 in Schenectady, to Daisy Aline Murray Scully (deceased) and Robert James Scully (deceased). She graduated from Mount Terrace High School in 1949, before heading to work at General Electric. Not long after, she met James F....
Gaetano N. Andriano
Mar 5, 2021
Rotterdam Tom Andriano of Rotterdam passed away peacefully at Baptist Health and Rehabilitation Center on Friday March 5, 2021 following a long illness. He was 78. A life long resident of Schenectady he graduated from Mont Pleasant High School and served in the US Army where he received a Good Conduct Medal and a Expert (Carbine); sharp shooter (Rifle); Basic...
Anna Marie Kelts
Feb 27, 2021
Niskayuna-Anna Marie Kelts, 94, passed away Saturday, February 27, 2021 at Kingsway Nursing Home with her family by her side. Born on May 15, 1926 in Schenectady, NY, she was the daughter of Herman and Anna (Knizek) Friday. Marie was married to her husband Warren on July 17, 1949. They were happily married for 61 years until his passing in...
Rudolph Albert Dehn
Feb 24, 2021
Rudolph Albert Dehn Schenectady - A kind,creative father, grandfather and great-grandfather who had an engineer's eye for what needed to be done and the creativity to do it. Rudolph Albert Dehn died February 24, 2021 at 101 years, 6 months and 12 days. He was born in East Rutherford, New Jersey to Rudolf Alwin Dehn and Maria Huber Dehn on...
Frederick Raymond Fritzen
Feb 19, 2021
Schenectady-With his son at his side, Frederick R. Fritzen, 80, of McClellan Street, passed away Friday, February 19, 2021 at Baptist Health in Scotia. Born on March 7, 1940 in Niskayuna, NY, he was the son of Frederick C. and Lillian D. (Jones) Fritzen. A lifelong area resident, he was in the first graduating class at Linton High School. From...
Mary Louise Weatherhead
Feb 19, 2021
Niskayuna-Mary Louise Weatherhead, 92, of Niskayuna, New York, passed away on Feb. 19, 2021, surrounded by her family. Mary was born in Indiana, Pennsylvania, to John and Marion (Furman) Warych on July 15, 1928. She was raised in Schenectady, New York, and graduated from Mt. Pleasant High School in 1946. She was employed at MICA Insulator Company until she married...
Joan W. Ipsen
Feb 8, 2021
Joan Wilson Ipsen, 96, of Niskayuna, NY, passed away peacefully on February 8, 2021 in Cohoes, NY. Joan was born at Albany Memorial hospital to Douglas Rider Wilson and Gertrude Van Antwerp Stevens on September 26, 1924. She was raised in Manhattan and spent summers in Rensselaerville, NY. She attended Dana Hall School in Wellesley MA, and graduated in 1942....
Dorothy E. Packard
Feb 2, 2021
Rotterdam-Dorothy Elaine Packard (nee Grogan) was born in Utica, NY September 8, 1918 and joined her Heavenly Father February 2, 2021. She is survived by her children - Thomas (Joyce) of Syracuse, NY, Carolyn Johnson of Schenectady, and Steven (Barbara) of Grapevine, TX, grandchildren -Sarah (Jordan) Dees and Andrew Packard both of Texas, and Christina Packard of Tully, NY, five...
John Richard Phillippe
Jan 31, 2021
Niskayuna, NY-John Richard (Dick) Phillippe passed away in his sleep on Sunday January 31 from complications after a long struggle with Alzheimer's disease. He was 74. He was a devoted husband and father and will be deeply missed by his wife and family. Born on April 10, 1946 at Ellis Hospital, Dick was the son of the late Gerald and...
Keith Gerald Terry
Jan 31, 2021
Niskayuna-On Sunday, January 31, 2021, Keith G Terry, loving son, brother, and friend died at the age of 61, after a long illness. Keith was born in Niskayuna, NY to Dr Gerald S and Dorothy J (Petro) Terry. He grew up in Woodlawn and moved to Niskayuna, where he graduated high school. He attended Embry Riddle Aeronautical University in Florida...
Sierra Anne Collson
Jan 28, 2021
Sierra Anne Collson, 34, of Niskayuna, NY, passed away quietly at home on January 28, 2021. She was the daughter of Dave (Anne) Collson and Maryanne Lawrence Collson, born in Hornell, NY on June 28, 1986. Sierra leaves behind her two older brothers, Brett (Amy) Collson and Ryan Collson (Juliette Spink), and her stepbrothers, Travis ( Kelly Burch-Sanders) Waters, and...
Kimberly Jean Berg
Jan 27, 2021
Schenectady-Kimberly Jean Berg, 52, of Tower Avenue, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at her home. Born on August 7, 1968 in Glens Falls, NY, she was the daughter of Frederick and Mary E. (Centerbar) Berg. Kim grew up in Schenectady and attended Schenectady schools. She was a self -employed day care provider. She loved to spend time with...
Judith May Brown
Jan 22, 2021
Judith (Judy) May Brown went to be with her dear Savior on Friday, January 22, 2021. She was born on June 27, 1941 daughter of the late Harold and Alice Fredericks. Judy graduated from Pearl River High School and received her BA in Sociology from West Virginia Wesleyan College in 1963. She was a caseworker for the New Jersey Bureau...
Shelley Betts Hebert
Jan 22, 2021
Shelley Roberta (Betts) Hebert, 73, passed away peacefully at Ellis Hospital on January 22, 2021. By her side was her loving husband of over fifty years and her youngest daughter. Shelley was the daughter of Emma Elizabeth (Spader) and Joseph Oliver Betts, born on May 31, 1947. She grew up in New London, CT, going to the beach in summer...
Tomoko Akin
Jan 11, 2021
Schenectady-After a long struggle with Alzheimer's, Tomoko Akin, loving wife and mother to three children, passed away peacefully at the age of 85 on the morning of Monday, January 11, 2021, at Kingsway Arms Nursing Center in Schenectady, NY. Tomo, as she was known to her friends, was born in Kokura, Japan, and was a lifelong homemaker. She was a...
