Oct 11, 2020

LEXINGTON PARK, MD. – Nancy A. Fischer, 90, of Albany, passed away on Sunday, October 11, 2020 in Lexington Park, MD.

Born in the Bronx, Nancy was the daughter of the late Samuel and Sonia Barison. Nancy was a long-time resident of Albany and had been a communications operator at Albany Medical Center for over 30 years....

Oct 5, 2020

NISKAYUNA – Betty F. Fezza, 72, of Niskayuna passed away on Monday, October 5, 2020 at Albany Medical Center.

She was born in Canton, China and was the daughter of the late Kuock Lee and Suey Fong Tom. Betty was predeceased by her husband Frank B. Fezza in 2005.  She is the mother of Richard (Brianna) Fezza...

Oct 4, 2020

Schenectady – Lauren Ashley Sniffen, 20, of Schenectady passed away suddenly of natural causes on Sunday, October 04, 2020.

Lauren was born in Albany and is the beloved daughter of Warden A. and Beth R. DeForge Sniffen. She is the treasured sister of Rebecca A. Sniffen. Lauren is the paternal granddaughter of Maryann J. Sniffen and the...

Oct 1, 2020

Brian M. Kennedy, 47, passed away suddenly Thursday, October 1, 2020.

Born on January 12, 1973 in Albany, he was the son of Terrence and Mary Alice (Hourigan) Kennedy.

He grew up in Colonie and was a 1993 graduate of South Colonie High School.

Brian was formerly...

Oct 1, 2020

Joan F. Schupp, 88, of Sarah Court and formerly of Sebring Avenue passed away Thursday, October 1, 2020 at Teresian House.

Born on September 4, 1932 in Watervliet, she was the daughter of William and Clara (Fahr) O’Brien.

Joan was raised in Watervliet and was a 1950 graduate of Watervliet High School.

On...

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),...