Obituaries

Oct 13, 2022

 

Dolores Christmas, 87, of Chrisler Avenue, Went home to her Lord and Savior on October 13, 2022 at Baptist Retirement Center.

Dolores was born September 8, 1935 in New York City the daughter of the late Isaac Christmas and Eva Pritchett.

She was educated in New York City coming to the area in 1998. She was a foster mom and also was...

Sep 17, 2022

 

Barbara Joanne Shaw, 81, of Gerling Street, entered into the arms of her Lord On September 17, 2022 at Ellis Hospital with her loving family by her side.

She was born in Brooklyn New York the daughter of Thomas and Bessie Gardner Turner.

She was employed at the former St. Clares Hospital as a Nursing assistant,retiring several years ago.

In addition to her parents she was predeceased by her husband Santee...

Sep 11, 2022

 

Patricia L. Germer 86, a resident of the Glendale Nursing Home, entered into eternal life on September 11,2022 at St.Peter’s Hospital.

Patricia was born on September 14, 1935 in Goshen, New York, The daughter of Leo and Pauline Welsh Hackett.

She was a graduate of the Fordham University School of Nursing and an RN for the former St. Clares Hospital , Ellis Hospital...

Sep 9, 2022

 

Daniel F. Reilly, 78, of Gari Lane, entered into eternal life on September 9, 2022 at St. Peters Hospital.

Daniel was born on February 13, 1944 in Schenectady, New York the son of George F.  and Agnes Taran Reilly. He was educated in Guilderland Schools.

Daniel served in the United States Army from 1966 to 1968, and also was a member of the National Guard.

He was employed by New York State at the New...

Sep 7, 2022

 

 

Sally Ballard, 66, of Chrisler Avenue, entered into eternal life on September 7, 2022 at Ellis Hospital.

Sally was born on January 11, 1956 in the Bronx, New York. The daughter of William and Mentoria Smallwood Ballard.

Sally came to this area October 2011 from the North  Bronx. Sally was of the Baptist faith.

Survivors include her loving sons; Shamar Henson...

Aug 22, 2022

 

Teddie Ann Reilly, 76, entered into eternal life on Monday, August 22, 2022 at Nathan Littauer Hospital. Teddie was born on December 26, 1945 in Primghar, Iowa, daughter of the late Theodore and Mildred Mier Berfield.

Teddie grew up in California before moving to New York and was an avid lover of cats and horses. She was employed in...

Aug 16, 2022

 

Brian K. Patterson, 59, died on August 16, 2022 at Ellis Hospital. Survivors include one son Brian K. Jackson, one brother; Kelvin Etheridge.

Funeral services will be private and held at the convenience of the family.

Aug 11, 2022

 

Jimmy Lee King Smith 57, of Quiet Harbor Drive, entered into eternal life on August 11, 2022 at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady .

Funeral Services will be private at the convenience of the family.

 

Jul 29, 2022

 

Willie Lee Patterson, 72, died on , July 29, 2022 at his residence.  

He was born in North Carolina on May 22, 1950 the son of Emma Lee Hunter. Willie was self employed as a laborer.

He was of the Baptist Faith.

Survivors include his brother; Alexander Patterson and his former wife; Jean DeGroat Patterson, Also survived by several nieces nephews and...

Jul 3, 2022

Jul 2, 2022

 

Our beloved mother, Lorraine Beth Velazquez (a.k.a Lori Love), age 54, passed away suddenly on Saturday July 2, 2022. She was born December 30, 1967 in Far Rockaway, Queens, NY. Lori was predeceased by her parents Marjorie Stude and Anthony Cicerani. She is survived by her husband Wilfredo Velazquez. Mother of 9 and grandmother to 19, eldest being Jennifer...

Jun 16, 2022

Christine Frances Palmer,  67, of Chrysler Avenue, entered into eternal life on June16, 2022.The home going celebration to which relatives and friends are invited to attend will be held on Thursday June 30,2022 at 12:00 p.m.                    at Refreshing Springs Community Church 327 Georgetta Dix Plaza Schenectady, New York 12307A calling hourwill proceed...

Jun 12, 2022

Connel Terry was the oldest child three sons born to Virgil Bonita Garcia on July 28, 1984 in Jamaica Queens New York He was such an adorable fun loving child who was very inquisitive curious smart when  it came to school he Was a diligent Student who got good grades gonna Connell loved his brothers he was very protective and...

May 16, 2022

Yvette Sisco, 55, died on May 15, 2022 at Ellis Hospital. She was born in the Bronx on February 22, 1967 the daughter of Hector Pagan and Vincenta Gaston. 

She was predeceased by her father Hector. Survivors include her mother and her husband; Terry Sisco, two children; William Hernandez and Samantha Maymi, one sister; Priscilla Rodriguez and three grandchildren. Funeral services...

May 2, 2022

Tammy L. Fonder,  53, entered into the arms of the Lord on May 2,2022 at her residence. Tammy was born in Albany New York on March 4, 1969, the daughter of Pam Nagel. Tammy attended local schools it was a graduate of Hudson Valley community college or she received her associates degree.She was employed as a laborer for several different temp...

Apr 26, 2022

Menands – Richard P. Hillman, Jr., 52, passed away unexpectedly at home on April 26, 2022. Born in Vineland, NJ he is the son of the late Richard and Suzanne (McGrath)Hillman, Sr.

Rich worked for Price Chopper on Hoosick St. in Troy for more than 25 years and then returned to school and received his Associates degree form Hudson Valley in...

Apr 15, 2022

Robert Douglas Walton Sr. 75, entered into eternal life on April 15, 2022 with his loving family at his side. Robert was born in Schenectady New York on July 4, 1945 the son of Percy Walton and Gertrude Dobson. Robert was self employed as a laborer and baker. Survivors include five sons; Robert D.Walton Jr., Marc Dix, Jeffrey Walton, Michael Carter...

Apr 12, 2022

 

Dwayne L. (Poochie) Harris 21,  entered into the arms of the Lord on April 12, 2022 at his residence. He was born February 18, 2001 in Brooklyn New York the son of Darnell Harris Sr. And Jacqueline Padilla. Duane was a graduate of Schenectady High School.He was employed as a cook for the sonic restaurant in Latham, New York. Dwayne...

Apr 9, 2022

Michelle M. Scepkowski, 57, entered into eternal life on April 9, 2022 at Saratoga Hospital.Michelle was born on April 10, 1964 in Niskayuna New York a daughter of Carole F. Perrine and the late Clifford Majewski. She was educated in the Schenectady  School System. Michelle was employed as a Residence Counselor for the Saratoga ARC.In addition to her father she...

Mar 15, 2022

Kevin L. Davis passed away unexpectedly on March 15, 2022. He was born in East Meadow, NY to Jeweletta  Davis & Charles Davis Sr. On June 12, 1972. Kevin attended and was a graduate of Rooservelt High School in Roosevelt, NY. Kevin is predeceased by his grandmother Francis Hudson & grandfather William Hudson. Mother Jeweletta Davis & Father Charles Davis...