Obituaries

Aug 16, 2022

 

Brian K. Patterson, 59, died on August 16, 2022 at Ellis Hospital. Survivors include one son Brian K. Jackson, one brother; Kelvin Etheridge.

Funeral services will be private and held at the convenience of the family.

Aug 11, 2022

 

Jimmy Lee King Smith 57, of Quiet Harbor Drive, entered into eternal life on August 11, 2022 at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady .

Funeral Services will be private at the convenience of the family.

 

Jul 29, 2022

 

Willie Lee Patterson, 72, died on , July 29, 2022 at his residence.  

He was born in North Carolina on May 22, 1950 the son of Emma Lee Hunter. Willie was self employed as a laborer.

He was of the Baptist Faith.

Survivors include his brother; Alexander Patterson and his former wife; Jean DeGroat Patterson, Also survived by several nieces nephews and...

Jul 3, 2022

Jul 2, 2022

 

Our beloved mother, Lorraine Beth Velazquez (a.k.a Lori Love), age 54, passed away suddenly on Saturday July 2, 2022. She was born December 30, 1967 in Far Rockaway, Queens, NY. Lori was predeceased by her parents Marjorie Stude and Anthony Cicerani. She is survived by her husband Wilfredo Velazquez. Mother of 9 and grandmother to 19, eldest being Jennifer...

Jun 16, 2022

Christine Frances Palmer,  67, of Chrysler Avenue, entered into eternal life on June16, 2022.The home going celebration to which relatives and friends are invited to attend will be held on Thursday June 30,2022 at 12:00 p.m.                    at Refreshing Springs Community Church 327 Georgetta Dix Plaza Schenectady, New York 12307A calling hourwill proceed...

Jun 12, 2022

Connel Terry was the oldest child three sons born to Virgil Bonita Garcia on July 28, 1984 in Jamaica Queens New York He was such an adorable fun loving child who was very inquisitive curious smart when  it came to school he Was a diligent Student who got good grades gonna Connell loved his brothers he was very protective and...

May 16, 2022

Yvette Sisco, 55, died on May 15, 2022 at Ellis Hospital. She was born in the Bronx on February 22, 1967 the daughter of Hector Pagan and Vincenta Gaston. 

She was predeceased by her father Hector. Survivors include her mother and her husband; Terry Sisco, two children; William Hernandez and Samantha Maymi, one sister; Priscilla Rodriguez and three grandchildren. Funeral services...

May 2, 2022

Tammy L. Fonder,  53, entered into the arms of the Lord on May 2,2022 at her residence. Tammy was born in Albany New York on March 4, 1969, the daughter of Pam Nagel. Tammy attended local schools it was a graduate of Hudson Valley community college or she received her associates degree.She was employed as a laborer for several different temp...

Apr 26, 2022

Menands – Richard P. Hillman, Jr., 52, passed away unexpectedly at home on April 26, 2022. Born in Vineland, NJ he is the son of the late Richard and Suzanne (McGrath)Hillman, Sr.

Rich worked for Price Chopper on Hoosick St. in Troy for more than 25 years and then returned to school and received his Associates degree form Hudson Valley in...

Apr 15, 2022

Robert Douglas Walton Sr. 75, entered into eternal life on April 15, 2022 with his loving family at his side. Robert was born in Schenectady New York on July 4, 1945 the son of Percy Walton and Gertrude Dobson. Robert was self employed as a laborer and baker. Survivors include five sons; Robert D.Walton Jr., Marc Dix, Jeffrey Walton, Michael Carter...

Apr 12, 2022

 

Dwayne L. (Poochie) Harris 21,  entered into the arms of the Lord on April 12, 2022 at his residence. He was born February 18, 2001 in Brooklyn New York the son of Darnell Harris Sr. And Jacqueline Padilla. Duane was a graduate of Schenectady High School.He was employed as a cook for the sonic restaurant in Latham, New York. Dwayne...

Apr 9, 2022

Michelle M. Scepkowski, 57, entered into eternal life on April 9, 2022 at Saratoga Hospital.Michelle was born on April 10, 1964 in Niskayuna New York a daughter of Carole F. Perrine and the late Clifford Majewski. She was educated in the Schenectady  School System. Michelle was employed as a Residence Counselor for the Saratoga ARC.In addition to her father she...

Mar 15, 2022

Kevin L. Davis passed away unexpectedly on March 15, 2022. He was born in East Meadow, NY to Jeweletta  Davis & Charles Davis Sr. On June 12, 1972. Kevin attended and was a graduate of Rooservelt High School in Roosevelt, NY. Kevin is predeceased by his grandmother Francis Hudson & grandfather William Hudson. Mother Jeweletta Davis & Father Charles Davis...

Mar 12, 2022

Dr. Karl P. Adler Jr., an optometrist at Hometown Health Center in Schenectady, N.Y., died after a short illness on Saturday, March 12th.   He was 53 years old and resided in Duanesburg, NY.Dr. Adler was a graduate of Canisius College, Buffalo NY and the Pennsylvania School of Optometry, Philadelphia, PA.  He previously worked as an optometrist at Wise Optical...

Mar 9, 2022

Daniel W. Dench, 40, of Washington Ave. Died on March 9, 2022 at Samaritan hospital in Troy after a brief illness with his wife Maria by his side.

Born August 7, 1981  in Hertfordshire, England. He was the son of Michael Dench and Ann Spano McDonald. he came to the area 3 1/2 years ago from New York City. Daniel was employed as an engineer for NASA in Virginia. While...

Mar 8, 2022

Dateline: Pattersonville, New York

 

Ida S. Olson, 86, of Pattersonville, died on March 8, 2022 at her residence. Graveside services will be 

held in the spring at Minaville Cemetery.

Feb 22, 2022

Ivan Troy weighed 56, of Linden Street, Enter into the arms of the Lord on February 22, 2022 at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady.

Full obituary to be a posted shortly.

Jan 25, 2022

Nick Burns, 57, of Hillcrest Village East entered into the arms of the Lord on January 25, 2022 at Ellis Hospital. Nick was born in Cap-Haitein, Haiti on April 2, 1964 the son of Dominique Bernadin and Mireille Jean.

Nick came to the area 10 years ago from Florida. He was a graduate of  the University of Florida and was employed...

Jan 19, 2022

Vilma Delores Elliott 69, of Schenectady, NY, passed away peacefully with her family at her side on January 19,2022 at Saratoga Hospital.She was born in Philadelphia, Pa., on June 3, 1952 the daughter of Edward Ford and Velma Stovall Elliott. Vilma was a graduate of Temple University and was employed as a Occupational Therapist for the Schenectady City School District....