All Obituaries

Alicia S. Himes, 60, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday April 25, 2021. Alicia was born July 13, 1960 in Schenectady New York the daughter of the late John C. Himes and Carole A. Schoonmaker. She was educated in Burnt Hills Ballston Lake schools. She was employed as a Direct Support Professional at the O.D. Heck Developmental Center in Schenectady.   Alicia was a Christian woman of strong faith. She was a longtime member of the Rejoice Banner Ministries. She loved...

Bonnie Sue Lunday 61, born in Albany New York on June 18, 1959 ascended into heaven on April 24, 2021. Bonnie attended Albany public schools and graduated in 1977. She was employed as a home health aide and also she worked as a bus driver for Albany public schools until her illness. Bonnie was loyal, dedicated and took pride in her family. She love to travel and love to cook one thing for sure you know when she had an issue as she had no problem expressing herself. Bonnie leaves to mourn...

Linda L. Banks, 68, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on April 24, 2021 at Ellis Hospital.  Linda was born on April 23,1953 in Trenton, New Jersey the daughter of the late; Joseph and Lula Mae Banks Belcher. Linda came to this area approximately 19 years ago and was employed as a Counselor / Case Manager for the City Mission of Schenectady. Linda was a member...

  Benito Velez–Rodriguez, 61, entered into eternal life on April 17, 2021 at Ellis Hospital. Benito was born on January 29, 1960 in San German Puerto Rico, the son of the late Juan M. Velez -Ortiz and Santa Rodriguez-Morales. He was educated in Puerto Rico coming to Schenectady in the early 1980s, then moving to Florida. He was employed as a truck driver for the city of West Palm Beach Waste Collections. In addition to his parents he was predeceased...

Santa Melendez 75, a resident of Summit Towers, entered into the arms of the Lord on Friday March 26, 2021at the Fulton Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing. She was born on April 15, 1945 in Rio Grande, Puerto Rico, the daughter of the late Santos Melendez and the late Dominga Jimenez. Santa was a member of New Beginnings Church in Schenectady. In addition to her parents she was pre deceased by her two sons Carlos Sayan and Alejandro Melendez. Survivors include her daughter Sonia...

On Sunday, March 14, 2021, our beloved Sylvia "Peaches" Cubille Opong-Wiredu passed along at the young age of 50 in her Schenectady, NY residence. She was born on October 30, 1970 to Luz and the late James McDougal. She is survived by her sister Yvonne Cubille and brother James Cubille, Sr. She is preceded in death by a brother, George Cubille. She also leaves behind two children, Eboneé (Kevin) Singleton and Duquan (Keena) McLeod. She also has three grandchildren, Levi...

Johnnie Edward Watters 66, entered into the arms of the Lord on February 21, 2021 at Ellis Hospital. He was born on October 16, 1954 in Putnam, Alabama, the son of the late Carrie Carter. He was educated in New Orleans and was a graduate of Booker T. Washington High School. Johnny was a U. S. Navy veteran serving from 1972 -1975. Johnnie came to Schenectady in the early 1980’s. He was self employed as a laborer.  In addition to his mother he was...

Johnathan Fitzgerald Kravetz 45, entered into eternal life on February 8, 2021at Albany Medical Center Hospital. He was born in Schenectady New York on March 7, 1975 the son of the late Henry Jay. A. Kravetz II and The late Sondra Jean Falmuth Kravetz. He was educated in Schenectady schools. John was Formally employed by the General Eelectric Company, lastly he was a self-employed handyman. John was of the Christian faith. Survivors include...

Ian Luis Ramos Garcia infant son of Edgar J. Ramos Ayala and Tomasa Garcia, was called home to the Lord, during his birth on February 2, 2021. In addition to his parents survivors include; his paternal grandparents Wilfredo Ramos and Michelle Ayala, maternal grandparents Donna Solvin and the late Tito Garcia, brothers and sisters Joeliz M., Edgar J., Alexander J. and Kataleya I. Ramos Garcia. Also survive by several aunts, uncles and a host...

Maurice Wayne Huston 64 of State Street, Entered into the arms of the Lord on January 17, 2021 at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady.He was born in Harlem , NY. on January 7, 1957 the son of the late William  Franklin And Marjorie...