Tanya M. Williams
Nov 6, 2025
Niskayuna – Tanya M. Williams, 84, of Niskayuna passed away peacefully on Thursday November 6, 2025. Lovingly known as “Toni,” she was born on July 15, 1941 in Schenectady to the late Leonard and Ruth Weise.
Tanya loved feeding the birds and spent her time enjoying her garden.
She is survived by her loving husband of 60 years, Robert E. Williams Jr.,...
John F. Mangione
Nov 4, 2025
COLONIE - John F. Mangione, 82, of Colonie, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at his residence, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born in Troy and was the son of the late Felix and Anna Mae Mangione (Bode). John served for four years in the U.S. Marine Corps as Lance Corporal, working as a jet mechanic on...
Wanda L. Taylor
Nov 2, 2025
COLONIE - Wanda L. Taylor, 85, of Colonie, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 02, 2025 at Our Lady of Mercy Life Center.
She was born in Plattsburgh and was the daughter of the late Norman and Marion Gonyea. Wanda was predeceased by her husband Lindley “Lenny” Taylor in 2022.
Wanda was a talented artist with expertise in dollmaking, painting and as...
Shannon A O'Toole
Nov 1, 2025
Saratoga - Shannon A. O’Toole, entered into eternal rest unexpectedly at the age of 49.
Shannon is survived by her brother and sister-in-law William & Kelly O’Toole Jr, her children Brianna, Carter, Ashley, Kross and Devon, 4 grandsons, aunts and uncles. She was predeceased by her parents William J O’Toole Sr, Irene O’Toole-Enos and her infant sister Bridget.
She was a 1994...
James J. Carroll,Jr.
Oct 30, 2025
ALBANY – James J. Carroll Jr., a local union man affectionately known as “Jimmy”, remembered for his big Irish grin and an even bigger heart, passed away suddenly in his Florida home on Thursday, October 30, 2025.
He was born on November 10, 1940 and was 84 years old. He wore many hats, both literally and figuratively, as a father, a...
Ralph A. Cafarelli
Oct 29, 2025
Wilton - Ralph A. Cafarelli, 62, of Wilton, passed away surrounded by his loving family on October 29, 2025 at Saratoga Hospital.
Ralph was born on June 13, 1963 in Schenectady, NY to Ralph and Barbara Cafarelli. He graduated from Mohonasen High School in 1982 and attended SUNY Albany with a major in Business. He worked for many years as a...
Nazik S. Aghazarian
Oct 27, 2025
Nazik Aghazarian, known by those who loved her dearly as Tatik, passed away peacefully on October 27, 2025 at the age of 88. She spent her final days surrounded by love and family at her home in Niskayuna, NY.
Nazik was born on December 22, 1936 in Yerevan, Armenia to Stepan and Paranzem Aghazarian. After losing her father at an early...
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....
