All Obituaries

  Deidre M. Dix, 57, of Hulett Street in Schenectady, New York entered into the arms of the Lord on Tuesday, May 12, 2020 at Ellis Hospital. She was born on April 22,1963 in Schenectady, New York, the daughter of the late James Cross and Dorothy Hundley. She was a graduate of the former Mt. Pleasant High School and received a certification in Medical Coding. Deidre was a record setting basketball player while in...

  Luis J. Melendez 56, of Watt St., entered into eternal life on May 7, 2020 at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady.  He was born August 21, 1963, in San Juan, Puerto Rico the son of the late Eduardo  Melendez and Carmen  Nater . He was employed as a cabinet maker for many years until becoming disabled. He is a member of Puerta De Bendicion Church in Schenectady. In addition to his parents he is predeceased by a son Luis...

Kemrajh Ramdass, 61, of 54th Street, died on May 5,2020 at Bellevue Hospital in NYC. He was born in New Amsterdam, Guyana on March 14, 1959 The son of Peter and Gladys Mallay Ramdass. He was employed as a factory worker for car parts in Queens, New York, before becoming disabled. Survivors include his loving wife; Sewarie Sewnanan Ramdass, one sister Shanta Seepaul. Funeral service  Will be private.  Cremation will take place at...

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 Gwendolyn...

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, Arianis, Thaida,  Keneidy and two brothers Natavio and Jonathan. He has many aunts, uncles, cousins also...

  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...

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 member of Refreshing Springs Church of God in Christ and the...

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...

Michael S. Phimister 62, of University Place entered into eternal life on February 2, 2020 at his residence. Born May 14, 1957 in Gloversville New York he was the son of the late Peter P. And Rosemary Slovack Phimister. He was employed as a laborer for Tri-City recycling in Schenectady New York until retiring last May. In addition to his parents,He was predeceased by a sister Sandra Mastropiero. Survivors include his brother James Pimister And one niece Jaime...

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.