Sep 27, 2020

BALLSTON LAKE – John “Jack” F. Yetto, 78, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 27, 2020 at Schuyler Ridge, The Eddy Residential Healthcare after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease.

Born on January 28, 1942, Jack was the son of the late Eleanor Benoit Yetto and John F. Yetto, Sr. Jack was a 1959 graduate of LaSalle...

Sep 27, 2020

COLONIE – Loves M. Yzquierdo, 93, of Colonie, passed away on Sunday, September 27, 2020 at Ellis Hospital. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late John and Esperanza Fernandez.

She is the dear mother of Anita Surdam and the late Angelo Yzquierdo. Grandmother of Vincent (May) Augustine, William (Joelle) Augustine and Ronald (Heather) Surdam....

Sep 25, 2020

John J. Cerniglia, a longtime resident of Schenectady, passed away suddenly on Friday, September 25, 2020 at his home. Born on May 1, 1957, he was the son of the late Benjamin and Patricia (Lucey) Cerniglia. A 1975 graduate of Scotia-Glenville High School, John was accepted to The Julliard School of Music but chose to attend SUNY Albany and...

Sep 24, 2020

Niskayuna - Karen L. Smith passed away suddenly on September 24, 2020. She was born Karen L. Amash in Albany, NY to the late Louis T. Amash and Cynthia J. (Gallup) Amash. She was the loving mother of Daniel A Smith Jr and caring and dedicated grandmother of Daniel A Smith III.  Karen was also the sister to the...

Sep 23, 2020

DELMAR – George A. Lansing Jr., 86, of Delmar, passed away on Wednesday, September 23, 2020 at Albany Medical Center. He was born in Albany and was the son of the late George A. Lansing Sr. and Wilhelmina J. Bruins Lansing.

In his early years, George was self-employed. He had his own autobody refinishing shop and had...

Sep 23, 2020

COLONIE – Ronald W. Magiera, 71, of Colonie, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 23, 2020 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.

He was born in Schenectady and was the son of the late Benjamin and Lovita Magiera. Ron was a tool maker/machinist at the General Electric Co. in Schenectady for 38 years. He had...

Sep 21, 2020

David L. Smith of Colonie, passed away September 21, 2020, age 80, while a resident of Loudonville Assisted Living Residence.

He was predeceased by his parents Lloyd and Martha Smith, his grandson Anthony James and his brother-in-law Chuck Sherman.

Survivors are his fiancé, Shirley Hunter, daughter Donna M Skrezec, Southhold, NY, sons Michael D Smith ...

Sep 20, 2020

Albany - Linda D. Davis, age 69, of Colonie, NY, passed away on Sunday, September 20, 2020 at Ellis Hospital.  Linda was born in Albany, NY and was the daughter of the late Edwin and Evelyn (Fuller) Davis.

Linda was employed by New York State.  She was an accomplished pianist, organist and accordian player.  She...

Sep 12, 2020

Clifton Park

Mark E. Riddell, 73, passed away Saturday, September 12, 2020 at Albany Medical Center.

Born on June 9, 1947 in Niskayuna, NY, he was the son of William and Carol (Estabrook) Riddell.

Mark grew up in Alplaus, NY and was a 1965 graduate of Niskayuna...

Sep 11, 2020

LATHAM – Anthony L. Leonardo, 91, of Latham, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 11, 2020 at the Shaker Place Rehabilitation and Nursing Center.

He was born in Schenectady and was the son of the late Anthony and Catherine (DeSieno) Leonardo. As a young man, Tony was a Schenectady Policeman during the 1950’s and 1960’s. He was...

Sep 8, 2020

Schenectady – Katherine “Libby” E. Martin, 96, of Schenectady, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 08, 2020 at Ellis Hospital. She was born in Wall Township, City of Bellmar, New Jersey.

Katherine married Arthur C. Martin Sr. in 1942 before he went overseas to serve in the Army. They moved to Halfmoon, NY in 1958 with Art...

Sep 5, 2020

LOUDONVILLE - JonWilliam Paul Foreman, 21, of Loudonville, died suddenly as a result of an accident on Saturday, September 05, 2020.

He was born in Niskayuna and is the beloved son of Richard T. and Cheryl J. Foreman.

Predeceased by maternal grandparents John C. Pomykaj and Joyce M Pomykaj and paternal grandparents William L Foreman...

Sep 4, 2020

Colonie - Ronald Harold Baker, age 79, of Colonie, passed away on September 4, 2020 at Albany Medical Center.  Ron had been battling aggressive prostate cancer for many years and succumbed to multiple organ failure secondary to his cancer.

He was born in Glens Falls, New York on August 7th, 1941 and was the son of Alma...

Sep 3, 2020

Evans (Donato), Carole Leslie born in Albany, NY on September 25, 1948 at 1:14 PM, gracefully gained her beautiful angel wings and entered the spiritual universe peacefully at St. Peter’s Hospice Inn on September 3, 2020 at 2:43 pm.

Carole is survived by her sister, Nathalie (Price-Butterworth) Evans; niece, Monica Rae Butterworth; grand nephews, Joshua Raymond Butterworth,...

Sep 2, 2020

COLONIE – Thomas C. Mearns, Jr., 72, passed away peacefully on Wednesday September 2, 2020 at his residence.

He was the son of the late Thomas C. and Naomi Mearns Sr. Tom served in the US Army during the Vietnam War.

Tom is survived by his wife, Andrea Mearns; his daughter, Chris Mearns (Brian Muraven),...

Aug 26, 2020

Delmar - Isabel P. Schempp, 99, of Rockefeller Road passed away Wednesday, August 26, 2020 at the St. Peter’s Hospice Inn in Albany.

She was born Isabel Gladys Poyer on August 20, 1921, in Ithaca NY, the daughter of Floyd and Mary (Mitchell) Poyer. She married her sweetheart, John A. Schempp at the Sage Chapel on the...

Aug 24, 2020

COHOES – Jean McClure Keville, 93, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 24, 2020 at the Eddy Village Green, in the care of loved ones.

Jean was born in Troy and was the daughter of the late Leonard and Marion Rogers McClure. She was predeceased by her husband Frederick Keville and her son Jon Keville. Jean was...

Aug 23, 2020

Colonie - Raymond W. Ashley, Jr., 81,  of Hackett Avenue, passed away Sunday evening (August 23, 2020) at his home.

Born on October 6, 1938 in Albany, NY, he was the son of Raymond W. and Margaret M. (Burns) Ashley, Sr.

Raymond was a lifelong resident of the area and retired from the Albany City...

Aug 23, 2020

COLONIE – Vivian T. Tefft, 85, of Colonie, passed away peacefully on Sunday August 23, 2020 at her residence after a long illness. She was born in Schenectady and was the daughter of the late John and Angelina Koley.

Vivian is the beloved wife of Robert “Ziggy” J. Tefft. She is the devoted mother of Susan J....

Aug 19, 2020

NISKAYUNA – Richard H. Reissig, 81, of Niskayuna, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 19, 2020 after a brief illness.

He was born in Albany and was the son of the late A. Richard and Dorothy Reissig. Rick was a longtime consumer of the Living Resources programs. He was a talented, fun loving man. He loved artwork,...