Obituaries

Oct 19, 2021

Jodi Lynne John 68, entered into life on October 19,2021, while visiting family in Rensselarville.

Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, Dec 5 at 2 p.m. at Myakka River State Park, South Pavilion in Sarasota, FL.

Oct 2, 2021

David A. McCollum, 57, of Schenectady, entered into eternal life on October 2, 2021. David was born in Brooklyn New York March 13, 1964 the son of Alice Durr McCollum and the late Anderson C. McCollum.He was educated in Brooklyn New York. David was employed in the construction field.

David was predeceased by his father two brothers; David it and Larry,...

Sep 20, 2021

Michael Thompson 64, of State Street. Entered into eternal life on September 20, 2021. He was born in Harlem New York on December 7, 1956 the son of Elizabeth Thompson. He was employed as a security guard in Yonkers New York. Survivors include one sister Brenessa T. David.

Services are private and will be held at the convenience of the family.

Sep 16, 2021

Douglas L. Henry,74, of Hulett Street, entered into eternal life on Thursday, September 16, 2021 at the Albany Stratton VA Medical Center.

Doug was born November 15, 1946 in Ballston Spa, New York.

He was employed as a laborer for Casa Visco in Rotterdam, New York, until retiring several years ago.

Survivors include one nephew Mark Preble and his caretaker Kristine Haines. Also survived...

Sep 15, 2021

Dayl H. Rhodes, Sr., Of Tryon Avenue, entered into eternal life on September 15, 2021 at Albany Medical Center hospital, with his loving, caring and best friend Lisa DeHart at his side.

Born on May 16, 1940 in Greenfield Center, New York he was the son of the late Clarence and Iona West Rhodes.He was a veteran of the United States...

Sep 3, 2021

Jonathan M. Norton, 39, of State Street, Entered into eternal life on September 3, 2021 at his residence. Born in Albany New York the son of Shirley Norton and the late Ernie. Jonathan was employed as a laborer for various restaurants in Schenectady. In addition to his mother survivors include two uncles; William and Michael Norton.

Services will be private and...

Aug 30, 2021

Lena M. Parmenter, 79, of Congress Street, entered into eternal life on August 30, 2021 at Albany medical Center. She was born August 21, 1942 in Fitchburg,Massachusetts it was the daughter of the late Edward and Lena Pidgeon Worthley.

Lena was employed as a janitor for

J. J. Young Company in Troy New York retiring in 2005.

In addition to her...

Aug 30, 2021

Rebecca L. Anderson, 55, of Progress Road. Entered into eternal life on Monday, August 30, 2021, at her residence.

She was born in Amsterdam New York January 8, 1966 the daughter of the late John and Margaret Bassett Anderson. She was employed as a laborer for Napa Auto Parts in Johnstown, New York.

Survivors include: One son Christopher Pangburn one sister, Teresa Teneyck, one grandchild Tristen Pangburn. Also survived...

Aug 11, 2021

Hooks, Gaston Jr., born March 16th, 1956 in Albany, NY passed away unexpectedly on August 11th, 2021.

Gaston was predeceased in death by his father Donald McNeal. He is survived by his mother Estelle McNeal, brother Curtis McNeal, sister Laberta (Isadore) Washington, son Jason (Katie) Hooks, daughters Janelle Hooks, Starla Hooks and Tracy Hilbert. He leaves to...

Aug 5, 2021

Vanessa U.Ramprashad. 39, Entered into eternal life on August 5, 2021 at Ellis Hospital surrounded by her family. She was born in Suriname, South America, The daughter of Bibi Yeosuff and the late Ajodhia Ramprashad.

Vanessa came to the area from New York City in 2015. She was employed as a home health aide in New York City.

In addition...

Aug 2, 2021

Sean Charles Starks, 39, went home to be with the Lord on August 2, 2021. Born July 16, 1982 in the Bronx New York he was the son of Charles Echols and the late Latanya Starks. Sean came to the area over 20 years ago in 1998 and was employed as an asbestos remediation specialist. In addition to his father survivors include; a daughters Kimani...

Jul 25, 2021

Tonie Ann Loveless 60, of Main Avenue, Entered into eternal life on July 25, 2021 at Ellis Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Schenectady New York November 16, 1960 the daughter of a late James R. And Jeannette Chaires Loveless.

Tonie was a graduate of the former Mt. Pleasant High School.

Tonie was...

Jul 24, 2021

Hulett, Orlo John 51 entered eternal peace on July 24th, 2021. Orlo is survived by his daughter Shelly-Ann Hulett, and son Orlo John Hulett , Jr. Orlo is also survived by his Mother Gail Susan and Father Donald Arthur, sister Christine (Orlando), Brother Jeffrey (Cheryl), Brother Joseph (Jennifer), and sister Melissa (Michael), several Aunts and Uncles, Nieces and nephews and cousins....

Jul 9, 2021

Lloyd Morris 57, of Maple Avenue, went home to be with the Lord on July 9, 2021 at his residence. Born in Lawrenceville, Virginia he was the son of Earl Morris and the late Mabel Avery.

Lloyd was employed for many years in customer service in the hotel and restaurant industries.

In addition to his mother he was predeceased...

Jul 6, 2021

Kimberly L Edwards 46, of Little Falls New York, entered into eternal life on July 6, 2021 at Albany Medical Center.

She was born in Niskayuna New York to the late Derry L. and Carol A. Wright Edwards. Kimberly was employed as a CNA at Kingsway Arms Nursing Home  in Schenectady.

In 2010 she moved to Little Falls New York. Kimberly was of...

Jul 4, 2021

George G. Gardner, 77, entered into eternal life on July 4, 2021 at Ellis Hospital. George was born on June 9, 1944 the son of the Late George B. And Ethel E. Miller Gardner.

He was a graduate of Hudson Valley Community College. George was employed as a Refrigeration Technician at Gardner’s Refrigeration in Rotterdam, New York.

George was a member of...

Jun 29, 2021

Edwin J. Meyer, 89 a resident of the Glendale Nursing Home, died at the home on June 29, 2021. Ed was an atheist and humanist. Ed spent his early years in far Rockaway Queens, then Fort Salonga, NY.He was a graduate of Drew University in New Jersey where he met his first wife, Ethel. They moved to Colorado where he...

Jun 25, 2021

Robert Earl Hughes, 76, of Elmer Avenue, entered into eternal life on June 25, 2021.

He was the son of the late Henry and Dorothy Hughes.

He was employed as a painter for the General Electric Company in Schenectady.

Survivors include his stepson Jody Curtis.

Calling hours will be held on Tuesday from 1-2 p.m.at the Curtis Funeral Home & Cremations Inc. 324...

Jun 17, 2021

Louis J. Blandon 76, of Summit Avenue, went home to be with the Lord on June 17, 2021 at the Hospice Inn at St. Peters Hospital.

Born in Schenectady New York he was the son of the Late Hill and Sophia Timothy Blandon. Louis was employed as a cab driver in Schenectady. Survivors include his daughter Teresa Stephens.

Funeral Services will be...

Jun 13, 2021

Judson L. Rudgers, 37, of Albany, NY passed away at his home on June 13, 2021.

Judson was born in Frederick, MD on June 10, 1984 to Nathan Rudgers and Nancy Boyle.

Judson was an information technology specialist working for the Information Technology Services Agency of New York State.

Judson was the definition of living life to the fullest. He was...