Obituaries

Apr 22, 2020

Dateline: Schenectady , New York

 

James Jamal Washington,67, of Union Street entered into the arms of the Lord on April 22, 2020 at Ellis Hospital.       

 

James was born in Harlem New York on January 5, 1953 the son of the late Joseph and Ida Mae a Lucas Washington.

James was employed as a computer operator for many years until retiring.

 

Survivors include his loving companion...

Apr 19, 2020

Joseph A. Galindez Cortes, 27, of Schenectady NY started his journey with God on 04/19/2020.   Born on 12/29/1992 he was the son of Yarinel Cortes and Joseph Galindez SR., step son of Eddie Cintron.

 We used to call him Joey. Joey left  two children behind ages 4 1/2 yrs old and 3 yrs old named Yadriel and Kendrick, also four sisters Yaritza,...

Apr 4, 2020

 

Regina Dix-Parsons, 75 of Schenectady New York, entered into the gates of heaven to sing in the heavenly choir on Saturday, April 4, 2020.

Regina was born on April 18, 1944 in Washington DC the eldest daughter of the late Pastor Elder Eugene W. Dix and the late Pastor Dr.Georgetta Kitchings Dix. At the age of 2 1/2 years old moved to Paterson New Jersey and attended the Macedonia Church of God in Christ in Passaic New Jersey where...

Mar 20, 2020

Stella C. Douglas 80, of Paige Street entered into the arms of the Lord on March 20, 2020 at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady. Stella was a lifelong resident born  in Schenectady New York on January 10, 1940 the daughter of the late John and Dorothy Vrooman Chaires. Stella was employed as a nursing assistant at the Glendale home in the former Hallmark Nursing Home. Stella was a former...

Feb 7, 2020

WillIe Mae Morgan, 90, a resident of Annie Schaffer Apartments, entered into the arms of the Lord on Friday evening February 7, 2020 at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady.

She was born February 25, 1929 in Senatobia,  Mississippi, the daughter of the late Eli and Lucy Ann Milan Hibler.

Willie Mae was a homemaker and housekeeper. She attended Refreshing Springs Community Church. She was a member of the Annie Shaffer Senior’s and...

Feb 2, 2020

Jan 31, 2020

Robert J Egan 60, of University Place entered into the arms of the Lord on January 31, 2020 at his residence.

A graveside service to which relatives and friends are invited to attend, will be held on Wednesday 11 AM  in the historic Vale Cemetery. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Curtis Funeral Home & Cremations.

Jan 24, 2020

Dateline: Schenectady , New York

 

Karen Lynn Ortiz Walton 3 1/2 years old entered into eternal life on January 24, 2020. Karen was born August 14, 2016 in Niskayuna New York.

She is survived by her parents John Walton and Belinda Ortiz, her siblings Ashton, Alex, Antonio, Thailia Ortiz and twins Julia and Julio Glover, her maternal grandparents Esteban...

Jan 3, 2020

Michael T Kelly , entered into eternal life on January 3, 2020.Funeral service will be held will be held on Friday, January  10,2020 at 11 :00 a.m. at Refreshing Springs Community Church. Calling hours 10-11:00 a.m. prior to the service.Burial will be in the historic Vale Cemetery.

Dec 25, 2019

Dec 23, 2019

Francisco Vasquez, 65, a resident  of  Summit Towers, entered into eternal life on December 23,2019. Born in Puerto Rico on October 13, 1954 he was the son of Benvenido and Ana Cruz Vazquez.  In addition to his parents he is predeceased by a brother Benny Vazquez and a sister Margarita Vazquez.

Survivors include his  brothers ; Flor, Felix, Nicholas, Daniel, Angel, Carlos and Milagros one sister Minerva.  

Funeral service to...

Dec 7, 2019

 

Dateline: Newport Richey ,Florida

Glenda Jean Grieco, 71, formerly of Schenectady, entered into eternal life on Saturday, December 7, 2019 at her sons residence in Florida.

Survivors include her son Charles Weidman and a sister Donna Little of Cobleskill, NY.

Services will be private.

Local funeral arrangements have been entrusted with confidence by the family to the Curtis Funeral Home &...

Nov 22, 2019

Francheska Feliciano, 35, of Howard Street. Entered into the arms of the Lord on November 22, 2019 at Cliffside Rehabilitation Center in Flushing New York.

She was born on January 23, 1984 in Baymon, Puerto Rico,  The daughter of Blanca Reyes in the late Margarito Camacho. She came to the United States at five years old. She was a member of the Church Ministry Christ is the Salvation in Schenectady.

In addition to her...

Nov 18, 2019

Margaret A. Ricci, 82, of Grissom Drive, entered eternal life on Monday, November 18, 2019 at The Hospice Inn at  St. Peter’s Hospital surrounded by her loving family.

Born October 3, 1937 in Troy New York  the daughter of the Late Edward and Angela Fera Williams. 

Marge was employed by New York State and the Department of taxation and finance.

She enjoyed Knitting, crocheting ,bowling, especially her family,...

Nov 10, 2019

Theresa M. Ferrara, 57, of Fiero Avenue, Rotterdam, New York, entered eternal life on Sunday, November 10, 2019 at The Hospice Inn at St. Peter’s Hospital surrounded by her loving family.

Born January 11, 1962 in Niskayuna, New York the daughter of the Frances Carter and the late Richard Ferrara. She was a 1980 graduate of Mohonasen High School.

Terri...

Oct 9, 2019

Sep 24, 2019

Curtis K. Carnegie, 50, a resident of Paige Street, entered eternal life on Tuesday, September 24, 2019.

            He was born on May 28, 1969 in Schenectady, the son of the late Charles C. and Mary F. Allen Carnegie

            Curtis was employed as a Cook at Union College in Schenectady.

In addition to his parents Curtis was predeceased by...

Sep 13, 2019

Laura A. Maynard, 89 formerly of Fern Avenue in Rotterdam, New York, entered eternal life on Friday, September 13, 2019 at Schuyler Ridge Residential Health Care surrounded by her loving family.

Born August 16, 1930 in Schenectady, New York the daughter of the late Otto and Jennie Mastrainni DeMania. She was a graduate of the former Mont Pleasant High School.

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Aug 21, 2019

Samuel J. Velasquez-Zabala 24, entered into eternal life on August 21, 2019.

He was born in Schenectady, New York on November 21, 1994 the son of Carlos Valasquez and the late Carmen Zabala. He was educated in Schenectady Schools.

In addition to his father, survivors include, his brothers and sisters; Carlos Valasquez, Daniel Gonzalez, Tony Valasquez, Carmen Ayala, Angela Gomez...

Aug 20, 2019