John D. DeForge
Oct 24, 2025
COLONIE - John D. DeForge, 78, of Colonie, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 24, 2025 at the Inn of Community Hospice.
John was predeceased by his wife of 52 years Bernadette E. Pagano DeForge. John is survived by William J. O’Toole and Kelly A. O’Toole who he cherished as family along with nieces and nephews.
John was a graduate of Colonie...
Kathleen G. Audino
Oct 22, 2025
GLENMONT – Kathleen G. Audino, 74, of Glenmont passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at her residence, surrounded by the love of her devoted family.
She was born in Albany and was the daughter of the late Luther W. and Beaulah MacMillen. Kathy was married on August 15, 1970 to her beloved husband John V. Audino. They were married...
Jean G. Devenpeck
Oct 21, 2025
Schenectady - Jean Marilyn (Gagne) Devenpeck, aged 91, died peacefully Tuesday, October 21, 2025, after a long illness.
Jean was born in Amsterdam, NY, the daughter of Edward and Geneve (Davis) Gagne, who predeceased her, along with her sister, Carol Lunden.
She married the love of her life, David Devenpeck, on February 15. 1953 and was predeceased by him. Together they raised...
Susan E. Murray
Oct 14, 2025
Susan E. Hausmann-Murray, 69, of Slingerlands, passed away peacefully Tuesday, October 14, 2025. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late William and Lucille Hausmann.
She was a recent employee of the South Colonie Central School District. Sue was a kind and caring friend to everyone she met. Her positive mindset and empathy were apparent in all that she...
Francis Robert "Bob" Sheehan
Oct 13, 2025
Francis Robert Sheehan – better known as Bob – passed away on Monday, October 13, 2025, at St. Peter’s Hospital in Albany, N.Y. He was 76 years young.
An Albany native born on December 26, 1948, to the late Francis and Joan Sheehan, Bob’s first love was the sea. He joined the United States Coast Guard and proudly served as a...
William H. Sepkowski
Oct 11, 2025
Rotterdam – William Henry Sepkowski, 81, affectionately known to all as “Bill,” passed away on Saturday, October, 11, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. Bill was born on November 11,1943 to Boleslaw and Helen Szczepkowski in Colonie, NY.
He was a 1962 graduate of South Colonie High School and spent his whole life in this area. After high school he joined...
Mark G. McAllister
Oct 11, 2025
Colonie - Mark McAllister, a lifelong resident of Colonie, passed away on Saturday, October 11, 2025. Mark was predeceased by his parents Rita and Matthew McAllister, as well as two of his brothers, Pete and Will.
He was a proud member of Plumbers and Steamfitters Local 7 since 1977. He spent 27 of those years working for Honeywell. Before his retirement...
Debra A. Bridgham
Oct 8, 2025
Virginia Beach, VA. - Debra Ann Bridgham (née Rodgers), known affectionately to all as Debbie, passed away peacefully on October 8, 2025, in Virginia Beach, Virginia, at the age of 70.
Born in Huntington, New York, Debbie was the cherished daughter of the late Edward Rodgers and survived by mother Frances Rodgers. She grew up on Long Island, but it was...
Dr. William E. Reynolds
Oct 7, 2025
William E. Reynolds passed away peacefully at Albany Medical Center on October 7, 2025, at the age of 82.
Born on June 28, 1943, in Davenport, Iowa, he was the son of the late Clarence and Ellen (Normoyle) Reynolds. Bill graduated from Sterling High School in Sterling, Illinois, and went on to earn his Doctorate of Dental Surgery from Northwestern University....
Margaret M. West
Oct 6, 2025
Glenville - Margaret Mary West (“Nannie,” “Margie,” “Erin”) (Phair), 69, of Glenville, passed away on October 6, 2025 surrounded by family after a short illness.
Born October 14, 1955, in Boston, Massachusetts, she was the daughter of the late Paul J. and Phyllis M. Phair. She lived in Weymouth, MA for many years and later in the Clifton Park, NY area...
Arno L. Reihs
Oct 6, 2025
Niskayuna – On Monday, October 6, 2025, Arno L. Reihs, 85, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family. Arno was born in Osnabruck, Germany to the late Heinrich and Gertrude (Duffner) Reihs on December 12, 1939. He immigrated to the United States in 1951. Arno was a proud graduate of Troy High School.
He was a long-time business owner of the...
Scott A. LedDuke
Sep 24, 2025
LOUDONVILLE – Scott A. LedDuke, 45, passed away from a heart attack on Wednesday, Sept. 24. His family is devastated by his sudden passing, but they take comfort knowing Scott left this world doing what he loved most—fishing offshore with his brother. Earlier that day, he had described it as one of the best tuna trips of his life.
Scott was...
Gail A. Heinzl
Sep 23, 2025
Schenectady – Gail Ann Heinzl, 77 of Ballston Spa, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 23, 2025. She was born on August 11, 1948 to the late Frederick Clermont and Arlene (Cole) Terwilliger. She was a 1966 graduate of Linton High School.
Gail worked as a bus driver for many years for the Scotia-Glenville School District where she eventually retired from....
Monica M. Williamson
Sep 22, 2025
Monica Marjorie Williamson, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on September 22, 2025, in Schenectady, NY, surrounded by her loving family. Born on February 1, 1949, in Cohoes, NY, Monica grew up in Round Lake and attended Shenendehowa High School.
She was the daughter of Marjorie Rovelli and Owen Murray, both of whom predeceased her—Marjorie in 1996...
David J. Spina
Sep 20, 2025
Glenville – David James Spina, 76, passed away peacefully at home on September 20, 2025. He was born July 9, 1949, to the late James A. and Angeline (Tersigni) Spina of Schenectady.
Dave was a 1967 graduate of Bishop Gibbons High School. He attended St. John’s University and became a pharmacist. He worked in healthcare his whole life, retiring from the...
Peter A. Mattioli
Sep 19, 2025
SCHENECTADY – Peter A. Mattioli, 79, of Schenectady, passed away on Friday, September 19, 2025 at the VA Hospital in Albany.
He was born in Bronx, NY and was the son of the late Orlando and Olga Mattioli. Peter proudly served his country in the US Army. He was an active member of William F. Wigand VFW Post 8444. Pete enjoyed...
Joseph M. Eworonsky
Sep 17, 2025
COLONIE – Joseph M. Eworonsky, 67, of Colonie, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday September 17, 2025 at his residence. He was born in Albany and was the son of the late Joseph M. and Mary Crisafulli Eworonsky Sr. Joe had worked for many years with the Town of Colonie.
Joe was an avid hunter and fisherman. He was a member and...
Jennifer L. Helferich
Sep 14, 2025
BRUNSWICK – Jennifer Lynne Helferich, 47, of Brunswick, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 14, 2025 at her residence, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born in Schenectady and is the beloved daughter of James and Kathleen Dunn Helferich. Jennifer was a 1995 graduate of Colonie High School. She earned her Bachelor’s degrees at UAlbany and her Master’s of Pharmacology...
Ralph "Choco" Ponce
Sep 10, 2025
Ralph “Choco” Ponce
June 3, 1964 – September 10, 2025
With broken hearts, we share the sudden passing of Ralph “Choco” Ponce, 61, on September 10, 2025, in Schenectady, New York. Born on June 3, 1964, in Los Angeles, California, Ralph lived a life full of love, laughter, and music, leaving a lasting impact on everyone blessed to know him.
For more than...
Audrey J. Kelly
Sep 9, 2025
COLONIE – Audrey J. Kelly, 88, of Colonie, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at Evergreen Commons Nursing Center.
She was born in Albany and was the daughter of the late Charles and Elizabeth Young. Audrey was predeceased by her beloved daughter, Kathleen J. Kelly.
She enjoyed working at the former Nut Factory at the Empire State Plaza and at...
