All Obituaries

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.

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 and Edie Ortiz. Also survived by several aunts,uncles and extended family. Funeral service to which relatives and friends are...

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.

Alejandro Melendez 51 ,of Summit Towers, entered into eternal life on December 25, 2019. Born in Manhattan, New York on August 11, 1968. He was the son of Santa Melendez and The late Santos Enrique.  He was formerly employed as a chef at the Marriott Hotel on Wolf Road in Albany. In addition to his mother Santa Melendez ,survivors include his wife Lisa Marie Melendez his daughters ;Star Asia Melendez and Melissa A. Melendez one brother Carlos...

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...

  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 & Cremations, Inc.  

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...