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485 - Frank Lisco, 79, of Pinehurst, NC, passed away Sunday, December 18, 2022. He was born October 29, 1943. Frank grew up in Fort Plain, NY. He went on to teach Math and coach at Lyons High School, in Lyons, NY, between Syracuse and Rochester, for 35 years. Frank coached at the JH, JV, Varsity levels, basketball for his daughter, and basketball and baseball for his son and many other students.
Posted WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2023.
Posted here Wednesday, May 10, 2023.
Posted here on Thursday, May 4, 2023.
482 - Raymond "Ray" Howard Sliter of Naples, Fla., died December 30, 2022. Ray was born on October 12, 1936, in Troy, graduated from Troy High School and Springfield College, and received his master's degree in education from SUNY Albany. He dedicated his life to health and physical education, becoming a teacher and coach in the Tamarac and Bethlehem Central school districts in upstate New York and serving a long tenure as athletic director at Bethlehem.
Posted here on Tuesday, March 28, 2023.
481 - Vincent Charles Murphy, born April 4, 1933 was called to God on December 2, 2022. Vincent was born and raised in Whitehall, NY before enlisting in the US Navy to serve his country during the Korean War. Upon discharge he entered Castleton State Teachers College. Vincent taught US History at Corinth Central School until his retirement in 1988. "Mr. Murphy" was a favorite of all the students at Corinth High.
Posted here on Sunday, January 8, 2023.
480 - Martin E. Davis, 88, passed away January 31, 2022. Marty attended Oneonta College and took many courses at Syracuse University. He switched from a high school teacher to elementary, spent time guiding the teaching of science to teachers in Fulton County, produced an elementary television science education show and ended his career as principal of the Niskayuna Glencliff Elementary School.
Posted here Sunday, January 8, 2023.
479 - John Joseph "Jack" Abele Jr., 70, of Malta, passed away on December 31, 2022. After graduating from high school, Jack attended UConn and then transferred to Siena College in Loudonville. Jack went on from college to become an agent with the F.B.I. He left the F.B.I. to return home to the family landscaping business. Jack taught for a time at Troy High School and Bishop Maginn where he was a favorite teacher among his students. Jack also served his nation in the U.S. Army Reserves and the Air National Guard.
Posted here on Sunday, January 8, 2023.
478 - Donna Marie Miglucci, 76, of Guilderland passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 28, 2022. She was a 1966 graduate of Linton High School of Schenectady, NY. Donna started her professional career as a secretary for General Electric before raising her children. While caring for her family Donna worked part time in data entry and as a secretary for different companies. Once her children were old enough Donna entered the workforce again with a full-time job as a secretary for Craneville Elementary School in Dalton, MA which she enjoyed for 12 years.
Posted here on Tuesday, January 3, 2023.
477 - Mary Ellen Bobear (nee Huser), 86, died peacefully at home in Chagrin Falls, Ohio on Friday, December 30, 2022. Born in Topeka, Indiana on October 10, 1936, she graduated from Lagrange High School and started out as an X-Ray Technologist in South Bend, Indiana. After relocating to Clifton Park, New York, Mary earned her MA in English from the State University of New York at Albany. She initially worked as a substitute teacher, but her passion for photography led to a 36-year career in the school picture industry-first with School Pictures, Inc., and then with Lifetouch School Studios-and to the unofficial role as family photographer.
Posted here on Tuesday, January 3, 2023.
476 - Judith Anne Ragone, 76, of Delmar, passed away on December 25, 2022. Judi was born on May 12, 1946. She lived most of her life in Delmar and graduated from Bethlehem Central in 1964. She earned her master's degree at SUNY Brockport and spent her career teaching for East Greenbush Central School District. In retirement, Judi loved to travel and nearly completed her goal of going to all 50 states.
Posted here on Sunday, Jan 1, 2023.
475 - Anna Rush Zado passed away December 26, 2022. Born in 1935, in Mineola, NY, Anna graduated Class of '57 from New York State Teachers College in Cortland, NY, majoring in Physical Education, and is a 1981 C-Club Hall of Fame Inductee. She taught at Elementary and Collegiate levels, and supervised student teachers throughout Central New York until her retirement in 1993. Her ties to her alma mater, SUNY Cortland, were strong, especially to her beloved soccer team, the first U.S. Women's National Soccer Championship Team,1980. This amazing group of ladies has rallied around "Coach" for the last 40+ years, showing their love and appreciation, and brought her a joy not experienced by many.
Posted here on Sunday, Jan 1, 2023.
474 - Sara Ryan, 75, of Clifton Park, passed away on December 31, 2022. Sara was born in Saratoga Springs on December 22, 1947. Sara spent her career of over 40 years as an educator. She started out as an elementary teacher at St. John's Academy in Plattsburgh. After teaching, Sara was able to take a few years off from work to be a stay-at-home mom, which she enjoyed immensely. Sara returned to work and after several promotions concluded her career as an administrator of education at the New York State Department of Corrections.
Posted here on Sunday, Jan 1, 2023.
473 - Dorothy Christine Chaires, 94, of Schenectady, NY, entered into eternal rest on Monday, December 26, 2022. Dorothy was born on December 1, 1928. She dedicated over 26 years to service as an English teacher for the City School District of Albany. Dorothy enjoyed reading, ceramics, sewing, watching movies, attending creative writing retreats at Pyramid Lake and her cats.
Posted here on Sunday, Jan 1, 2023.
472 - Janice B. Rudolph, 76, of Clifton Park, passed away on Wednesday, December 28, 2022. Janice was born on July 14, 1946, in Albany. She was a custodian for East Greenbush Central School District for many years and then was a cashier for Big Lots part-time in her retirement.
Posted here on Sunday, Jan 1, 2023.
471 - Margaret G. Waite, 83, of West Hebron, passed away Friday, December 30, 2022. Born June 6, 1939 in Brooklyn, she was a 1956 graduate of Salem Washington Academy in Salem, NY, and attended UVM in Burlington, VT. Margaret worked at Salem Washington Academy as a teacher's aide from 1971 to 1977 and then worked at Hollingsworth & Vose Co. from 1977 to 1999 until she retired. Margaret was happily retired, but loved volunteering at the Shoppe on Broadway and her co-workers there.
Posted here on Sunday, Jan 1, 2023.
470 - Donna L. Reston, 84, of Amsterdam, NY, passed away December 21, 2022. She received her high school diploma from Amsterdam High School, and Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts degrees (in History and Social Studies) from the University at Albany. Donna began her career as a high school History teacher at Scotia-Glenville High School from 1960 to 1968 and continued her teaching career at Fonda-Fultonville High School from 1968 to 1979. In 1980 she left teaching to become a full-time self-employed antiques dealer. She spent many years as a member of the Palatine Settlement Society helping to restore the historic 1747 Nellis Tavern in St. Johnsville, NY.
Posted here on Sunday, Jan 1, 2023
469 - Marion B. Champagne, 104, passed away on Wednesday, December 28, 2022. She was born in Charlton, New York on April 10, 1918, and graduated from Ballston Spa High School in 1936. Marion started her career as the Galway Town Clerk and then worked at the Galway School Cafeteria, Denison's Store and the New York State Department of Tax and Finance. At the age of 77 she accepted the position of Galway Village Clerk, retiring in 2007. She enjoyed working for the Village because it involved math and she always liked working with numbers. Marion was an avid bowler and continued bowling to the age of 94.
Posted here on Friday, December 30, 2022.
468 - Shirley Stulmaker-Hatkoff, 81, of Valatie, passed away on December 20, 2022. Born in Albany, she was a homemaker up until her children were grown, a teacher's aide, a librarian for the Herkimer Public Library, a jewelry salesperson, and a sales manager at several banks. Shirley owned silk flower and antique toy businesses, and was a lifelong artist who loved painting. She enjoyed working with children and deeply loved her family.
Posted here on Friday, December 30, 2022.
467 - Elizabeth Anne Linzey, 88, died December 21, 2022, in Albany. Elizabeth "Betty" was born on July 30, 1934. After graduating from the Vincentian Institute in 1952, she went on to study teaching at The College of Saint Rose. Elizabeth was a full-time mother, devoted to her children, their care and their education. She worked for two years at the Stamford Vermont Elementary School District as a middle school teacher and substituted in the Adams School District. Later in life, Elizabeth became an interpreter at the Hancock Shaker Village. She learned to spin and weave. She developed a great love of those arts and became an expert in the process of how wool was handled in the 1800s. She found great joy in demonstrating those skills, especially to children. She eventually became very knowledgeable in all aspects of Shaker life and served throughout the village.
Posted here on Thursday, December 29, 2022.
466 - Elizabeth "Liz" Anne Wetherbee Ward of Delmar and Cleverdale, N.Y. passed away November 22, 2022. She was 75. She grew up in Fort Edward and Hudson Falls, graduating from Hudson Falls High School in 1964. She received a B.A. from Russell Sage College in 1968. During her working career, Liz was employed as an art teacher in the Ichabod Crane Central School District, a field executive with the Hudson Valley Girl Scout Council, director of Volunteer Services at Eitel Hospital in Minneapolis, Minn., director of Volunteer Services at St. Peter's Hospital in Albany, director of Alumni Relations at Russell Sage College, and most recently as an operations manager, trainer, and human resources administrator with Bank of America Government Banking Operations in Menands.
Posted here on Thursday, December 29, 2022.
465 - Christopher D. DeConno, 34, of Glenville, passed away December 26, 2022. Born in Albany, he was a graduate of Heatly High School in Green Island, class of 2006. He would go on to earn his bachelor's and master's degrees from The College of Saint Rose. Chris had a passion for special education that began in high school with his participation in the New Visions program which would lead to his career as a special education teacher. He was currently employed as a special education teacher at Johnstown Junior-Senior High School. Chris served in many leadership roles at Johnstown including, Technology Integration coach, CSE chairperson, JTA officer, and co-director of the Drama Club. Chris recently received National Board Certification Status and was currently pursuing a degree in school administration.
Posted here on Thursday, December 29, 2022.
464 - Lillian K. Rosenfield, 96, of Guilderland, died on Monday, December 19, 2022. She resided in Wynantskill, and later in Clifton Park. She was a graduate of Potsdam State Teachers College, now SUNY Potsdam. Lillian was employed as an elementary school teacher in the Averill Park and Wynantskill school districts. She was a communicant of St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Troy and the organist and choir director at St. Paul's for many years. She was also an organist at area churches and a pianist for the Kiwanis Club and other organizations and special events. Lillian was an enthusiastic lifelong reader and a librarian and a founding member of the North Greenbush Public Library. She was instrumental in setting up the first library for inmates at the Rensselaer County Jail.
Posted here on Thursday, December 29, 2022.
Posted here on Thursday, December 29, 2022.
462 - Terry M. LeMere of Saratoga Springs finished 87 years of an amazing life here on Earth on December 22, 2022. Terry attended high school in Lackawanna, NY; served in the U.S. Army, where he was stationed at Fort Dix, NJ, Argentia, Newfoundland and later maintained marine diesel engines on the St. Lawrence Seaway. Terry lived his life working/restoring on cars as a mechanic, starting at a young age in his father's garage called 'Kozy's Service' in Buffalo, NY. This skillset turned into a lifelong and influential career as an auto mechanics teacher at Saratoga Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) for over 35 years. Terry loved camping, boating, traveling the United States and sports.
Posted here on Thursday, December 29, 2022.
452 - Walter Silver, 91 of Guilderland, died on Tuesday, December 13, 2022. Walter attended Binghamton University which was then known as Harper College. He was a teacher at Linton High School and a professor at Skidmore College. He taught social studies in both places. Walter's hobbies included boating and anything outdoors. His personality traits include the fact that he was brilliant, curious, witty, compassionate, loyal, loving and above all, a friend to all. He was a veteran of the Korean War.
461 - Elaine N. Holohan, 80 of Ballston Lake, passed away December 19, 2022.She was born on October 21, 1942, in Putnam, Conn. Elaine spent her career as a special education teacher's assistant for the Syracuse City School District for many years. She loved playing bridge and going bowling. She was a longtime parishioner of All Saints Church in Syracuse, and served as a eucharistic minister.
Posted here on Wednesday, December 21, 2022.
460 - Linda M. Emery, 64, of Poestenkill, passed away on Sunday, December 18, 2022. Linda was born in Albany. Linda loved her job as a school bus driver for the Averill Park Central School District. Previously, she was employed by Folmsbee Transportation and Star & Strand Transportation.
Posted here on Wednesday, December 21, 2022.
459 - Emma Boynton Nelson, 92, of Hudson Falls, passed away Friday evening, December 16, 2022. She was born on July 14, 1930, in Jay, NY. She was a communicant of St. Mary's/ St. Paul's Church in Hudson Falls. Emma spent many years as a Teacher's Aide in the Hudson Falls Central School District.
Posted here on Wednesday, December 21, 2022.
458 - Timothy Albright of Athens, NY, passed away on December 14, 2022. Tim graduated from Coxsackie-Athens High School and received degrees in applied sciences from Cobleskill College and Agronomy from Cornell University and a master's degree in elementary education from the College of Saint Rose. He taught fifth grade for 35 years, first at Coxsackie Elementary School, then at Grandview Elementary School in Catskill. Tim was an active member of the Athens Volunteer Fire Department for over 50 years, serving as president, vice president, treasurer, and photographer, and as the Athens Village trustee in the 1970s.
Posted here on Wednesday, December 21, 2022.457 - William "Bill" James Durkee, 71, of Fort Edward, passed away on Saturday, December 10, 2022. Bill was born and raised in Fort Edward, graduating from Fort Edward High School, Class of 1968. He continued his education at SUNY Brockport graduating with a Master's degree in Education. Bill retired from Fort Edward Union Free School District after 37 years of teaching. He wore many hats during his tenure at the school, and he is one of the most remembered teachers for the students he taught. Bill had a love of coaching. He coached a variety of sports, including football and basketball. Bill also dedicated 50-years of volunteer service to the Fort Edward Fire Department.
Posted here on Sunday, December 18, 2022.
456 - Allan James Ferrie, 82, of Queensbury passed away November 26, 2022. Allan graduated in 1957 from Ridgefield Park High School in New Jersey and Wagner College on Staten Island in 1961. He received his Master's Degree in English Education from New Paltz University College. He taught English in Greer School near Millbrook and in Kingston, NY. He also taught English in Glens Falls High School from 1965 to 2001. He was very active in NEA and AFT, serving as a delegate for 25 years. In the summers from 1992 to 1995, he taught English at Washington County Correctional Center to prepare inmates for their GED.
Posted here on Sunday, December 18, 2022.455 - Elizabeth (Bannon) "Betty" Stangle, 89, of Glens Falls, passed Sunday, December 11, 2022. She was born on April 28, 1933 in Glens Falls. After graduating high school, Betty worked at the New York Telephone Company for a few years. In addition to being a loving mother and homemaker, she worked over 10 years for the Glens Falls School District as a Teacher's Aide and Tutor. In her retirement, she enjoyed working alongside her husband at the Glens Falls Civic Center from the time it opened in 1979 until 2013.
Posted here on Sunday, December 18, 2022.
454 - Sharon Applegate, 78, passed away Tuesday, November 15, 2022, in St. Petersburg, FL. Sharon was born on March 19, 1944, in Johnson City, NY. She graduated from Ilion High School. She obtained BS and MS degrees in Special Education from SUNY New Paltz. During her career as a teacher, Sharon taught every grade level-everything from kindergarten to seniors in high school. Sharon taught in Utica, Belmont, CA, Ilion, and Frankfort. Beyond the classroom, she did "homebound" teaching for children who needed extra help. In 1999, Sharon retired from the Utica City School District. Sharon enjoyed many seasons together with her family in Old Forge and Otter Lake.
Posted here on Sunday, December 18, 2022.
Posted here on Sunday, December 18, 2022.
453 - Donald F. Crist, 82, of Chippewa Bay, NY, passed away April 7, 2022. Don was a 1957 graduate of Mohawk High School in Mohawk, NY and a 1961 graduate of Union College in Schenectady, NY. He taught American History for 34 Years in Holland Patent, NY and coached boys basketball at Holland Patent and women's basketball at Hamilton College.
Don was an avid fisherman and outdoorsman.
Posted here on Thursday, December 15, 2022.
Posted here on Thursday, December 15, 2022.
450 - Mary Micozzi-Neet, 58 of Colonie, passed away December 8, 2022 .She was born in Albany and raised in Selkirk. Mary graduated from Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk High School and SUNY Plattsburgh, with a bachelor's degree in education. After graduating, she worked in the restaurant industry. Mary loved children. She was a substitute teacher in the South Colonie School System and enjoyed it tremendously. She felt that she was "giving back" to the schools that educated her children. Many children felt that she was their "second mother," which made her feel so special.
451 - William Adam Schnellbaecher of North Greenbush passed away December 11, 2022. Bill was born in Bergenfield, N.J. on July 27, 1936, and was a graduate of Bergenfield High School and Ithaca College. Bill began his teaching career with the Troy City School District in 1960, where he was a physical education teacher and coach. Bill coached baseball, football, golf, and bowling before retiring in 1994. While at Troy High School, Bill led the varsity baseball team to several Big 10 Championships and to being Class A Sectional Finalists in 1983 and 1984. Despite being a high handicapper golfer himself, he coached the THS golf team to a 84-0 record, spanning three seasons (1983-1985).
Posted here on Thursday, December 15, 2022.
Posted here on Tuesday, December 13, 2022.
434 - Gaynelle (Jenkins) Goddard Moore, 90, 0f Tiverton, RI, passed peacefully over into the loving embrace of the Lord on November 29, 2022. She was born in, Eugene, MO, on November 17, 1932. Gaynelle graduated from Eldon High School in 1950 and enrolled at Central Missouri State College intent on a career in journalism. In 1969 she moved to Glens Falls, NY where she completed her Master's in Education at SUNY Albany and was a high school English teacher in Hudson Falls, NY for 23 years.
449 - Vincent Charles Murphy, born April 4, 1933 was called to God on December 2, 2022. Vincent was born and raised in Whitehall, NY before enlisting in the US Navy to serve his country during the Korean War. Upon discharge he entered Castleton State Teachers College. Vincent taught US History at Corinth Central School until his retirement in 1988. "Mr. Murphy" was a favorite of all the students at Corinth High. In his retirement Vincent kept busy with courier jobs, golf and outings to the track with close friends.
Posters here on Tuesday, December 13, 2022.
448 - Shirley A. Lewis, 87, of Selkirk, entered into eternal life Thursday, December 8, 2022. Born in Ilion, NY, she she attended West Schuyler School (Utica Free Academy) and graduated from UFA High School in 1952. She received her bachelor's degree in 1956 and her master's degree in 1959 from the N.Y. State College for Teachers, now SUNY Albany, and was a math teacher at Central Park Jr. High School in Schenectady from 1956-1959. She worked at Realty USA from 1966 to 1976.
Posted here on Tuesday, December 13, 2022.
447 - Agnes Endres (née Conley) of Saratoga Springs passed away Tuesday, December 6, 2022. Agnes was born in Albany on August 3, 1936. She was very proud to have worked in the guidance office at Shenendehowa High School for over 20 years. She loved to spend time with her large family. Agnes was especially fond of her 13 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren and was overjoyed to learn that a nineteenth great-grandchild is arriving next year.
Posted here on Saturday, December 10, 2022.
446 - Marie E. Hoffman, 91, a longtime resident of Poestenkill, died on Tuesday, November 29, 2022. Born and raised in Poestenkill, Marie had retired from the Averill Park School District where she had taught business machines and mathematics. She was a former Poestenkill town judge, a member and past president of the Poestenkill Historical Society, and had been a research assistant at the New York State Library. Marie enjoyed reading, music, art, and genealogy.
Posted here on Saturday, December 10, 2022.
445 - Marieanne Wason, 87, of Troy, died Sunday, December 4, 2022. Marieanne was born on November 9, 1935, in Brooklyn. She graduated from Bayside High School in Queens in 1952. When her children reached their teens, Marieanne began volunteering in the special education classroom at Oldfield Junior High School in Greenlawn on Long Island. This quickly led to a job offer as a special education teacher's assistant or "para." Marieanne's dream of working with children in a classroom setting was finally realized. Her patience, creativity, and love of teaching benefitted many over the years.
Posted here on Saturday, December 10, 2022.
444 - Patricia Mae Coons, 80 of Chatham, died on Monday, December 5, 2022. Born on June 13, 1942, in Albany, she was a graduate of Catholic Central High School in 1960 and moved with her four children to Chatham in 1970. There, she proudly bought a 10-acre farm where she could fulfill her dream of raising horses and giving her children a more rural upbringing. Patricia was a school bus driver for the Chatham Central School District for 25 years until her retirement in 2002.
Posted here on Saturday, December 10, 2022.
443 - Charlotte Ann Lewis, 82, of South Glens Falls, passed away Sunday November 27, 2022. She graduated from South Glens Falls High School. She and her husband owned Lewis Trucking and were partners in the Buckhorn Lodge in Indian Lake. Charlotte was happiest when serving others. Her time at the lodge was spent caring for and feeding 25-40 hungry hunters after their long days in the woods. Charlotte worked at AT&T, the Moreau Community Center, drove school bus for South Glens Falls School District, and before retiring was a one-on-one aid for elementary aged school students in South Glens Falls.
Posted here on Wednesday, December 7, 2022.
442 - Lillian James Lloyd, 85, of Schenectady made her transition and departed from this world on December 2, 2022. She graduated from Ann Chestnut High School in Fayetteville, NC. Following graduation, she relocated to Schenectady. She attended Schenectady Community College and Skidmore College, obtaining degrees in early childhood education. She was employed with the Schenectady City School District, from where she retired after 30 years of service. She was always known as "Ms. Lil" to the kids.
Posted here on Wednesday, December 7, 2022.
441 - Arlene C. Davie, 78, of Fort Edward, passed away Friday, December 2, 2022. Arlene was raised in Groveside, NY, and graduated from Hoosick Falls Central School. Arlene attended SUNY Geneseo, and graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Special Education Teaching. She was a natural special education teacher with a passion for Early Intervention. Arlene had a true gift of educating medically fragile students with severe and profound disabilities. She loved her students, families, and colleagues; she had a lasting impression on all that had the privilege of working with her.
Posted here on Wednesday, December 7, 2022.
440 - Shirley F. McMahon passed away Monday, December 5, 2022. Born May 19, 1931, in Lysander, she graduated in 1948 from Baldwinsville Academy and the Crane School of Music at Potsdam College in 1952. Shirley and her husband moved to Moravia, where her three boys were born. After relocating back to Baldwinsville in 1963, she worked as an elementary music teacher in Liverpool and briefly in Baldwinsville, retiring from Liverpool Central Schools in 1989. Shirley was a faithful worshipper at the First United Methodist Church of Baldwinsville for over fifty years, where she performed in the bell choir and played piano.
Posted here on Tuesday, December 6, 2022.
439 - Fatima Shah Hussain, 29, of Troy, passed away Tuesday, November 22, 2022. She was born in Syosset, N.Y., in Nassau County on Long Island. At seventeen, she enrolled in Hudson Valley Community College in Troy. Later she attended the University at Albany and received a bachelor's degree with highest honors in the study of physics. Upon graduating, Fatima began work as a mechanical engineer in Syracuse, N.Y., and then took a position as a compliance engineer at NOLS Atomic Power Laboratory. Soon after, she was drawn back to school to study teaching, receiving her master's degree in education from SUNY Empire State College with a focus on socio-emotional learning. She then taught at public schools in the city and county of Schenectady, as well as Hebrew Academy in Albany.
Posted here on Monday, December 5, 2022.
438 - Audrey Bopp Hauprich, 97, of Ballston Spa, was called to her heavenly home on December 2, 2022. Audrey graduated from Albany High School in 1943. She received her B.A. from Albany State Teachers' College in 1947 and her Master's Degree from SUNY Albany in 1967. Audrey worked as a grade school teacher at the Ballston Spa Malta Elementary School for 18 years. Her teaching career spanned five decades and concluded with her teaching French at several area private elementary schools in the 1980's.
Posted here on Monday, December 5, 2022.
437 - Richard V. "Dick" Randall, 82, of Moreau, passed away on Tuesday, November 29, 2022. Born August 16, 1940, in Glens Falls. he attended Glens Falls High School. After high school, Dick proudly joined the United States Army and served during the Vietnam era. He worked for South Glens Falls School District for many years as a bus driver and custodian. Dick enjoyed camping, woodworking in his shop, traveling, his dog Greta, and especially spending time with his family.
Posted here on Monday, December 5, 2022.
436 - Regina P. Piekos, 78 of Averill Park, died on Tuesday, November 29, 2022. Born in Albany, Regina was raised in Albany and Poestenkill and was a 1961 graduate of the Averill Park High School. Regina worked as a waitress before joining the staff at H.V.C.C. where she was a custodian for a number of years before her retirement. Regina enjoyed bowling many years ago and was a fan of Old Western shows and movies.
Posted here on Monday, December 5, 2022.
435 - Joan Teresa Smith Doran of Troy passed away Friday, December 2, 2022. She was born in Troy on May 28, 1931. Joan was raised and educated in Troy and was a graduate of Catholic Central High School and graduated from Russell Sage College with both a bachelor's and master's degree. Joan enjoyed her career in teaching in The Enlarged City School District of Troy, retiring from School 12 where she met many lifelong friends.
Posted here on Sunday, December 4, 2022.
Posted here on Saturday, December 3, 2022.
430 - Patricia Alsid Thompson of Altamont passed away at the age of 84, on November 27, 2022. Patricia was a graduate and salutatorian of Catskill's St. Patrick's Academy, class of 1956. She was a 1960 graduate (Rosebud) of The College of Saint Rose as an English and education major. Following her graduation, she moved to Long Island to become an English teacher. She earned her master's degree at the University at Albany in 1985 and became a reading teacher at Rensselaer Park Elementary School, and Lansingburgh City School District, after relocating to Cohoes.
433 - Keith Owen Clickner, of Schaghticoke, passed away on December 1, 2022. Keith was born on June 2, 1964. Keith, aka Coach, was a longtime football coach and physical education teacher at Lansingburgh High School in Troy. Coach loved the outdoors, hunting, and fishing. He also enjoyed old-time music, Milwaukee's Best, and his trusty beagle, Alvin.
Posted here on Saturday, December 3, 2022.
432 - Joann Squires, 73, of Glens Falls, passed away on Thursday, December 1, 2022. She was born January 17, 1949 in Glens Falls. Joann was a familiar and pleasant face for 44 years in the Glens Falls High School where she worked in the cafeteria. She enjoyed going to bingo, playing scratch off tickets and being in her home but her greatest joy was the time she spent with her family and her four-legged companion, Ranger.
Posted here on Saturday, December 3, 2022.
431 - Lucille "Dolly" Shamlian, 91, of Albany, died on Tuesday, November 29, 2022. Born and raised in St. Catharines, Ont., she was a longstanding active member of St. Peter Armenian Apostolic Church in Watervliet, serving as chairwoman of the Women's Guild, a member of the Mr. and Mrs. Club, and as a Sunday school teacher. Dolly was a teacher for many years and later was employed by New York State in both the Department of Education and the Department of Equalization and Assessment. She retired in 1994 to be a full time grandmother.
Posted here on Saturday, December 3, 2022.Posted here on Thursday, December 1, 2022.
429 - Frank Michael Gerardi of Glenville, N.Y. passed away on Nov 26,2022. He graduated from Amsterdam High School in 1960, and Potsdam State College (piano major). Frank had a very successful career as a music (chorus) teacher at Rockville Center High School. His chorus performed in New York City and in London, England as well as many other locations. He also taught school in Japan for two years. Frank was a virtuoso on the piano and easily could have continued success across the globe if he wanted. He touched the lives of many of his students that would still today keep in touch. He loved to travel and particularly enjoyed visiting Italy and Greece.
Posted here on Thursday, December 1, 2022.
410 - Ronald Szczepanski, 76, of Niskayuna, died November 4, 2022. Ron was born in Utica, New York and graduated from New York Mills High School. He maintained a continuing connection with New York Mills, visiting often and keeping in touch with classmates. He earned his Bachelor's, Master's and Doctoral degrees from SUNY Albany. He was a dedicated high school mathematics teacher for the Schenectady City School District for 30 years. Following his retirement, he continued working as a consultant for the New York State Education Department.
Posted here on Tuesday, November 15, 2022.
402 - Frederick Clinton Burdick, 91, of Delmar, died on October 28, 2022. After graduating from Hamilton College in 1953, Mr. Burdick took his master's degree the following year from Albany State Teachers' College and then served two years in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was hired by Bethlehem Central School in 1957, teaching English at the high school for 12 years and then becoming the school's first assistant principal. In 1968, Mr. Burdick was appointed principal at Bethlehem Junior High, where he designed the team-teaching and scheduling program to be used at the newly created middle school, where he remained principal until his retirement in 1994.
428 - Michael Edmund "Chapper" Chapski of Colonie died Saturday, November 19, 2022, at the age of 69. Born in Babylon, N.Y., he attended the Babylon Public Schools. Michael attended Clarkson University and obtained a degree in industrial management and marketing after which he settled in Albany and was employed by Hewlett Packard. Although successful at his job, Michael discovered that it was not his destiny to work in that field and found himself called to work with and educate kids. After attending courses at Siena College, he earned his teacher's certification in mathematics and was hired to teach math at the South Colonie High School where he enjoyed a long tenure helping to educate thousands of students. In addition to being passionate about his job, he was a mentor to many who attended South Colonie, coached many of its basketball and football players, and went far above and beyond to do all he could to help his students in many ways, large and small.
Posted here on Monday, November 28, 2022.
427 - Jeanne Marie (Reilly) Aviles, 70, of Rotterdam, passed Friday, November 25, 2022. Born in Brooklyn and raised in the Queens, Jeanne moved to Schenectady in 1981. She attended Catholic schools in Queens and Brooklyn. She worked as an administrative assistant for the Industrial Arts Department, New York City Board of Education, as well as at Power Technologies in Schenectady, Northeast Parent and Child Society, and the School of Social Welfare at UAlbany, before retiring in 2018. Cooking, baking, and sharing her joy of life were her passions.
Posted here on Monday, November 28, 2022.
426 - Rosemary Miner, 94 of Oriental, NC, died on November 22, 2022. Born on Born in Brooklyn, she lived in upstate New York for many years. Rosemary graduated with honors from New York State University at Plattsburg College in 1950, and received a master's degree in American studies in 1968 from Union College in Schenectady. Her passion for teaching included kindergarten and first grade classes; teaching decision-making for prison inmates; training Sunday School teachers in New York and Pennsylvania; and the last 19 years of her 34 years teaching 11th and 12th grade students at Niskayuna High School, where she coached girls' field hockey.
Posted here on Monday, November 28, 2022.
425 - Patricia Gorman, 95 of Menands, died on November 18, 2022. Born in Rochester, N.Y., Pat was raised in Garden City, N.Y. and spent her summers on Ocean Beach, Fire Island, N.Y. She received a B.A. in Elementary Education from Adelphi University's Mills College in Manhattan, after which she taught kindergarten in Elmira, N.Y. until she married. She always had a strong belief in contributing to her community. She was a substitute teacher at Menands School for many years.
Posted here on Monday, November 28, 2022.
424 - Nancy W. Ottati, 79, of Schenectady passed away Thursday, November 24, 2022. Nancy was born on March 5, 1943, in Staten Island, NY and was a 1960 graduate of Curtis High School and 1964 graduate of Wagner College. She began her teaching career in Plainsfield, NJ before marrying and moving to Schenectady, NY where she taught in the Schenectady Public School system for over 35 years and was a member of both the Schenectady Federation of Teachers and the NY State United Teachers unions. After retiring from teaching, Nancy enjoyed many years of volunteer work in and around Schenectady including Sunnyview Hospital Auxiliary, AAUW, the Proctors Guild and the Friends of the Schenectady County Public Library.
Posted here on Monday, November 28, 2022.
423 - Marie C. Bechand, 74 of Waterford, passed away on Thursday, November 24, 2022. She was born in Ansbach, Germany. Marie retired in 1995 from Shenendehowa High School where she worked in the school cafeteria. She was a communicant of St. Peter and St. Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church in Cohoes. She enjoyed crafting especially floral designing and ceramics. She also enjoyed listening to radio host Delilah Rene in the evening.
Posted here on Monday, November 28, 2022.
422 - Ronald Carl Brach of Glenville died November 12, 2022. At Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (R.P.I.), Ron continued to pursue his childhood passions for architecture and basketball. Upon graduating from R.P.I. with a degree in building sciences and a minor in architecture, Ron joined the Air Force Reserve. In 1964, he began his professional career in public service, briefly serving as a teacher at Pine Bush Central School, then as a faculty member at Delhi Technical College. Later, he joined the administration New York University as academic dean and director of Institutional Research and Planning until 1980. During his time in administration at the school he developed and implemented a nursing program of which he was especially proud.
Posted here on Monday, November 28, 2022.
421 - Patrick J. Szurek, 79, of the Town of Amsterdam passed away Monday November 21, 2022. Patrick was born on January 28, 1943 in Amsterdam and graduated from Amsterdam High's class of 1961. Pat went on to graduate from Oneonta State Teacher's College in 1968. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree majoring in elementary education. In the fall in 1968 he began his career at Fonda-Fultonville Central School. Patrick spent 30 years teaching at Fonda.
Posted here on Monday, November 28, 2022.
420 - Adam Louis, 90, of Clifton Park, died Monday, November 21, 2022. He was born on August 24, 1932, in Buffalo, NY. He earned his Master's degree at SUNY New Paltz. Adam was an art teacher and had a bright career at Mt. Pleasant Central School District until retiring. He enjoyed good friends, movies, and french fries.
Posted here on Monday, November 28, 2022.
419 - Carole Koblantz Deitcher, 90, of Albany, passed away on the evening of November 17, 2022. She was born in Albany in 1932. After graduating from Albany Academy for Girls in 1950, she attended Boston University and graduated in 1954. She earned a master's degree in elementary education from The College of Saint Rose in 1958. Carole worked as an elementary school teacher in the Albany Public School system and spent many years substituting there.
Posted here on Wednesday, November 23, 2022.
418 - Jane A. Bonavita, 78, of Guilderland, passed November 16, 2022. Jane was a lifelong Albany resident, born on July 10, 1944. She graduated from Cardinal McCloskey High School in 1962, and then went on to receive her bachelor's degree from The College of Saint Rose in 1966, where she made many lifelong friends along the way. Jane's career began in primary education in the Albany Public Schools. She taught kindergarten for 16 years at Giffen Memorial Elementary, School 27, School 10, and Schuyler Elementary. In 1982, Jane decided to leave teaching and began a whole new profession as an agent and manager at State Farm Insurance where she worked for the last 40 years.
Posted here on Wednesday, November 23, 2022.
417 - Debra A. Robitaille, 64, of Gansevoort, passed away November 18, 2022. Debra was born on June 3, 1958, in Tupper Lake. After graduating from Newcomb High School, Debra attended the University of Vermont and the College of Saint Rose, and acquired her master's degree from SUNY Albany. With a love for education, she spent most of her life as an elementary school teacher in the Niskayuna Central School District. She was dedicated to her job, appreciating each and every student she had. She will be sorely missed by many.
Posted here on Wednesday, November 23, 2022.
416 - Leslie Patrice "Pat" Miller, 92 of Clifton Park, passed away on Saturday, November 12, 2022. She was born on April 13, 1930, in Boelus, Nebraska and graduated from the University of Nebraska where she became a devoted Cornhusker until the day she died. Pat received her master's degree years later from the University of Albany in education (remedial reading). She taught in the Shenendehowa Central School District for 36 years, most of this time spent at Okte Elementary School, for which she had a special fondness. Pat previously resided in Auburn, Neb., and Montevideo, Minn. Her family roots go back to the early 1800s in West Virginia, and she was very proud of these roots.
Posted here on Monday, November 21, 2022.
416 - Robert "Bob" M. Frederick, 90, of Schenectady, passed away Saturday November 12, 2022. Bob was born in Schenectady and was a graduate of Draper High School where he was a standout pitcher for the school's baseball team. Following his standout college career at George Washington University, he was eventually drafted by the Brooklyn Dodgers. He played in their farm system until he was called to serve his country in the United States Army stateside during the Korean Conflict. Bob started his career as a high school physical education teacher with the Mohonasen school district. Bob then became the Assistant Principal at Schoharie High School while also serving as Supervisor of Parks and Recreation for the Town of Rotterdam. Bob ultimately became the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation for the City of Schenectady.
Posted here on Monday, November 21, 2022.
415 - Gary l. Dopp of Glenville died November 15, 2022. He was born in Little Falls, NY, graduated from Scotia-Glenville High School in 1966 and then enlisted in the army for 3 years. He served in Vietnam as a helicopter mechanic. He worked for General Electric in Schenectady as a machinist for 35 years after leaving the army. He enjoyed driving school bus for the Scotia-Glenville CSD after retiring from GE. Gary was active as a volunteer throughout his life. He was first a fireman with the Scotia Fire Department, and subsequently a fireman, EMT, assistant chief, chief, and commissioner in the Beukendaal Fire Department.
Posted here on Monday, November 21, 2022.
414 - Donald G. Newell, 93, of Cohoes,. died on Monday, November 14, 2022. Born in Paul Smiths, N.Y., he graduated from Saranac Lake High School and received a bachelor's degree from Cortland State Teachers College. Don served in the Coast Guard. He then lived and worked in Greenwood, N.Y., and Lewis, Del. Don returned to the Capital District in 1965, where he continued his education at Siena College and SUNY at Albany. Don was an educator in multiple capacities in the Capital District, but spent most of his career as a guidance counselor at Colonie Central High School, retiring in 1985.
Posted here on Thursday, November 17, 2022.
413 - Gloria M. (Katcher) Kanter, formerly of Slingerlands, N.Y., died peacefully on Thursday, November 10, 2022. A native of Brooklyn, N.Y., she resided in the Capital District region, primarily in Delmar, until 2019 when she moved to Ohio to live near her oldest daughter. Gloria received her B.A. and M.A. in History from Brooklyn College. Gloria taught social studies for 30 years, 26 of them at the Bethlehem Central Middle School. In 1991, Gloria retired.
Posted here on Thursday, November 17, 2022.
412 - David M. Jenks, 87, of Schroon Lake, passed away November 12, 2022. David grew up in Schroon Lake and graduated from Schroon Lake Central School in 1954 and went to work with his father at Jenks Home Gas for many years. He was Water Superintendent for the Schroon Lake Water District for years and then became the Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator for the new Schroon Lake Sewer District from which he retired in 1998. David was a school bus driver for Schroon Lake Central School. He was a Fire Commissioner for the Schroon Lake Fire District.
Posted here on Thursday, November 17, 2022.
411 - Edwin William Hudson, 89, of Scotia,passed away Wednesday, November 9, 2022. Born in Troy on July 8, 1933, Edwin grew up in Watervliet and was a 1951 graduate of Watervliet High School. He received his Master's in Education, but not until after serving his country as a member of the United States Navy. He worked at the family business; Poole's Garage in Watervliet, until moving with his family to Scotia in 1964. He taught at Mount Pleasant School in Schenectady for many years, teaching Mechanical Engineering as well as some college courses for some of the advanced youth.
Posted here on Tuesday, November 15, 2022.
Posted here on Tuesday, November 15, 2022.
409 - Richard Rowell, 89, of Greenfield Center, passed away November 8, 2022. After graduating from college, he joined the Army, serving at 1st Army Headquarters in Governors Island, NY and later in Wiesbaden, Germany. Upon completion of his military service, Richard returned to Maine, earned his Master's degree in Education (M. Ed), and then relocated to upstate New York to teach English and Social Studies and coach baseball. In 1964, he was offered a teaching position at Hadley Luzerne Central School (HLCS) in Lake Luzerne, NY where he continued his career in education for over 20 years.
Posted here on Tuesday, November 15, 2022.
408 - Tari Lynn Karbowski, 58, of Ticonderoga, passed away Wednesday, November 2, 2022. She graduated from Mohonasen High School in 1982 and from State University of New York College of Art and Science at Geneseo in 1986. Tari also began her career in all forms of dance at the age of four and continued throughout college; including a position of dance instructor while at Geneseo. Her ability and accomplishments in dance allowed her to perform in multiple Community Theater Productions in both Schenectady and Geneseo.
Posted here on Thursday, November 10, 2022.
407 - Colette O. Holmes, 72, of Latham, passed away Saturday, October 22, 2022. She was born on February 21, 1950, in Providence, R.I., and after graduating from Rhode Island College, where she majored in mathematics and secondary education, Colette taught at East Greenwich High School, R.I. She went on to attend the University at Albany, where she received a Master of Library Science degree. She then worked as a science catalog librarian and a reference librarian at the State University of New York at Stony Brook for six years. After that, she worked as a reference librarian at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, at times being the engineering, instruction, and the management librarian. She retired from Rensselaer in 2015.
Posted here on Thursday, November 10, 2022.406 - Roger J. "Butchie" Yando of Watervliet passed from this life on Saturday, November 5, 2022, at the age of 71. He was raised and educated in Troy and remained in Troy for many years before relocating to Watervliet eleven years ago. Butchie developed an appreciation for hard work from an early age and held several jobs in various fields before taking a position with the North Colonie Central School District as a custodian where he gained an appreciation from faculty and students alike for his dependability and dedicated service to them. He retired after 24 years of serving the school district and devoted his time to his home and his family.
Posted here on Tuesday, November 8, 2022.
405 - Marjorie Joyce Hollis, 90, of Pulaski, passed away Sunday, November 6, 2022, at her home. Marjorie was born September 6, 1932, in Pulaski, and graduated from Pulaski High School in 1950. She received her bachelor's and master's degrees in Education from Oswego State College. Marjorie was employed by the Webster School District, just East of Rochester, as an elementary teacher for 32 years, retiring in 1987. She was a volunteer with Meals on Wheels and donated her time and resources to the United Friends of Homeless Animals. She was also a member of the Red Hat Society and the Pulaski Congregational Church.
Posted here on Tuesday, November 8, 2022.
405 - Susan A. Becker, 100, of Cazenovia, passed away Friday, October 28, 2022. She was born June 3, 1922 in Binnewater, New Yor and resided in Cazenovia since 1961. Susan and her husband, who was enlisted in the U.S. Army, lived in Germany, Korea and several cities in the United States before moving to Cazenovia. Susan worked in the cafeteria at Cazenovia High School for 20 years until her retirement in 1983. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star Neowahga Chapter 419 for over 70 years.
Posted here on Tuesday, November 8, 2022.
404 - Richard "Dick" Strom, 81, passed away Thursday, November 3, 2022. Dick was a lifelong area resident and a graduate of Niskayuna High School. He enjoyed a career of over 25 years as a forklift operator with Ford Motor Company in Green Island, NY. Following retirement, Dick took a position as a school bus driver for the Mohonason School District, which became a second career that he would enjoy for more than 20 years. Dick was a long time and active member of Schenectady Church of Christ in Niskayuna and was an avid fisherman.
Posted here on Tuesday, November 8, 2022.
403 - Francis A. Affinito "Bellringer", 87, of Whitehall, passed away on Sunday, October 30, 2022. Francis was born on February 1, 1935 in Whitehall, NY. Francis served in the United States Army. After serving he began his career as a school teacher, teaching in the Fort Ann and then for the Whitehall School System, where he retired from after many years of service. He was also very active in his community serving as a Village Trustee and as the Mayor of Whitehall. He was dedicated to his community and his church, raising money throughout his entire school career for the Cerebral Palsy Association.
Posted here on Sunday, November 6, 2022.
Posted here on Friday, November 4, 2022.
393 - Kathleen Anne Crawford, 72, of Cambridge Springs, Pennsylvania, passed Thursday, October 20, 2022. Kathleen was born in Albany, N.Y. on November 2, 1949. In 1971, Kathleen earned a bachelor's degree from Nazareth College of Rochester, N.Y. in music education. She taught music at Butler Catholic in Butler, Pa. in the 1980's. After moving to Cambridge Springs in 1986, she became the music teacher at Maplewood Elementary School in Townville, Pennsylvania. She taught there for 19 years retiring in 2008. She especially enjoyed playing the piano.
401 - Douglas Coughlin, 89, of Hudson Falls, passed away Wednesday, November 2, 2022. Two weeks after graduating from AuSable High School, he joined the United States Air Force during the Korean War. He was 17 at the time and stationed in England, traveling to France, Germany, Italy and Venice. Upon graduation from Plattsburgh State, he continued his education by getting his Master's degree from Siena College. Doug started his teaching career in Hudson Falls as a 5th grade teacher in 1956. Two years later, he became a 6th grade teacher and then reading teacher. Doug worked for 31 years before retirement. During this time, he was principal of Dix Avenue School and Assistant Superintendent. Dave loved his job and said, "I have never come to work not looking forward to seeing the kids. They have been the best part of my years with the school."
Posted here on Friday, November 4, 2022.
400 - - David J. Mracek died in Lutz, Florida, on Sunday, October 30, 2022. Dave was born on August 15, 1936 in Elizabeth, NJ. He played a vital part in his high school basketball team's winning two State Championships. Dave then accepted a basketball scholarship to St. Michaels College where he helped the Knights reach the College Division Finals. Dave was a devoted history teacher at Argyle High School. Dave marveled at the tightknit community's love of sports, but he swore he never favored the varsity players in the classroom. He organized fundraising for many school bus trips to New York City and Washington, DC, and was twice voted Teacher of the Year.
Posted here on Friday, November 4, 2022.
399 - William "Bill" Wilson died October 16, 2022 at age 95. He was born in Glasgow, Scotland on March 30, 1927. William immigrated with his parents in 1928, passing through Ellis Island and settling with other relatives in Niagara Falls NY. Joining the US Navy in 1945, he was posted to the USS Taylor in San Diego. After discharge, he attended Sampson College under the GI Bill, then transferred to Hamilton College, Clinton NY. His first job, as a high school teacher, took him to Croghan, NY, near Fort Drum. Subsequently, Bill worked as an Assistant Secretary of Admissions for Hamilton College, as a statistical engineering analyst for General Electric in Utica and Syracuse NY, and for the NY State Bureau of Research and Tax Statistics in Albany NY, where he retired as Bureau Director.
Posted here on Tuesday, November 1, 2022.
398 - Winsor A. Lott, 90, of Albany, passed away on October 24, 2022. After graduation from Binghamton Central High School, he attended Syracuse University. He received an A.B. degree in 1954, with a dual major in English and education and a commission in the United States Army reserves. He was soon called to active duty, and served from 1954 to 1956. He received an honorable discharge with a rank of first lieutenant, and was a member of American Legion Post 1520. Winsor was a teacher of English in Binghamton and earned a M.A. in guidance and counseling from Syracuse University. In 1959, he was asked to join the State Department of Education. Dr. Lott worked in the State Education Department's examinations and scholarships programs until 1988, when he retired as director of the Division of Educational Testing.
Posted here on Tuesday, November 1, 2022.
397 - Anne L. Maksymik, 75, of Colonie, entered eternal life on Wednesday, October 26, 2022. She was born in the Bronx and moved to Schenectady at an early age, where she went on to work for New York State as a stenographer for the Department of Taxation & Finance. She then went on to work for the South Colonie School District at Veeder Elementary School in the front office and library. Anne was an avid sewer, making baby quilts for everyone and a devoted Yankees fan. She enjoyed scrapbooking, making cards, traveling, cooking and she had a love for animals.
Posted here on Monday, October 31, 2022.
396 - SALEM, NJ - Christopher A. Garuccio, 54, a former resident of Queensbury, passed away on October 18, 2022 at his home. He was born in Kingston, NY on Sept. 25, 1968. In 1986 he was an Honor Roll graduate of Glens Falls High School, where his passion for the sciences flourished. In 1990, he earned his Master's Degree in the Disciplines of Biology and Political Science from the University of Buffalo and the College of the Atlantic. After college, Chris accepted a career position as a Teacher of Advanced Chemistry and Physics at Cumberland Regional High School in Bridgeton, NJ. He was a devoted mentor, enjoyed sharing his time and leading his students to their educational successes. Chris retired in 2014.
Posted here on Monday, October 31, 2022.
395 - Pauline Frances Muth, 76, of West Charlton, NY passed away September 24, 2022. Pauline earned her Bachelor's Degree in Biology from Fredonia State University in 1967 and her Masters Degree in Education from Union College. Pauline's great passion was teaching, whether it be as a science teacher at Scotia-Glenville Junior High School for nearly 30 years, or as a world-renowned bonsai teacher and world-wide Bonsai conference organizer. This became her defining role for the second half of her life. It is that role wherein she traveled all over the world learning and teaching the wonderful art/science of bonsai.
Posted here on Monday, October 31, 2022.
394 - Juanita D. Collins, 97, of Fort Ann, passed away Monday, October 24, 2022. Born in Oneonta, NY, she was a graduate of SUNY Oneonta and taught kindergarten at Fort Ann Central School for 35 years. She was an active member of the United Protestant Church of Fort Ann, Fort Ann Retired Teachers, Queen Ann Senior Citizens and the Aqua Royals Red Hats. After retiring, she joined the Glens Falls YMCA and spent over 20 years enjoying water workouts with many new friends. She was also a volunteer driver for the Washington County Office of the Aging and a volunteer for Friends of Hospice.
Posted here on Monday, October 31, 2022.
Posted here on Friday, October 28, 2022.
382 - Thomas J. Fennell of Valley Village, California died on Easter Sunday, April 17, 2022. He was born in Troy on November 19, 1949. Tom was a perennial student and a most gifted teacher who dedicated his life to his calling. He leaves hundreds of students who he devoted all his time and energy into influencing and encouraging them to learn and educate themselves about all subjects. He was primarily a language teacher and was fluent in several languages. He often taught his students electives and most recently introduced them to philosophy. He taught young minds through his example and his sometimes irreverent and idiosyncratic way of articulating himself. He was generous, loving and very funny.
392 - Susan C. Bretsch of North Myrtle Beach, S.C. passed away on October 18, 2022, at the age of 75. Sue grew up in Colonie. She was a graduate of the State University of New York at Potsdam, and later received her M.A. from the State University of New York at New Paltz. She began her teaching career in the Wappinger Central School District in 1969. For 28 years, she taught at Brinkerhoff Elementary School in Fishkill, teaching second, third, and fourth grade. She completed the last five years of her career as an enrichment teacher. Because of her love of local history, she served as a trustee on the board of Fishkill Historical Society at the Van Wyck Homestead.
Posted here on Friday, October 28, 2022.
391 - Jane E. Beach, 100, of North Greenbush, died Wednesday, October 26, 2022. Born in Utica, Jane grew up in Queensbury, and was a graduate of Glens Falls High School and SUNY Albany. She moved to Coxsackie in 1958 where she taught high school English in the Coxsackie-Athens School District. She was also head of the English department and retired in 1983.
Posted here on Friday, October 28, 2022.
390 - Jean Kirk Kuczka was shot to death on Monday, October 17, 2022, while she was teaching at Central Visual and Performing Arts High School in St. Louis, Missouri. Here is Her Meet the Teacher Article from the school website:
Teacher Message:
I cannot imagine myself in any other career but teaching. In high school, I taught swimming lessons at the YMCA. From that point on, I knew I wanted to be a teacher. I believe that every child is a unique human being and deserves a chance to learn. I also believe that Health is the most awesome subject in school, because, without your health, you cannot live to your fullest potential. I love teaching Health and Physical Education and guiding students to make wise decisions. Respect is my favorite word!
Biography: Jean is a 1979 graduate of Lindbergh High School where she excelled in the sport of field hockey. She attended Southwest Missouri State University (now known as Missouri State) on a field hockey scholarship where she was a member of the 1979 National Championship team. In January,2010, that championship team was inducted to the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame. After earning her bachelor of science in education, she began teaching physical education at Seven Holy Founders in Affton, MO. For the next 16 years, Jean developed a physical education program for the K-8 SHF students. Wanting to teach strictly middle school children, Jean began her SLPS career at Carr Lane in 2002. At first, she taught physical education, but wanted to pass on her passion for health, so she developed a health program for the middle school. After health became a state-required course for high school, Jean transferred to Central Visual and Performing Arts High School where she has taught Health, Personal Finance, and Physical Education since 2008. Jean lives in Dittmer, MO with her husband and one of her five children. She enjoys spending time with her 7 grandchildren and is an avid bike rider. Each year she participates in JDRF's Ride to Cure to raise money to find a cure for juvenile diabetes, a disease her 29 year old son has been living with for 19 years.
I cannot imagine myself in any other career but teaching. In high school, I taught swimming lessons at the YMCA. From that point on, I knew I wanted to be a teacher. I believe that every child is a unique human being and deserves a chance to learn. I also believe that Health is the most awesome subject in school, because, without your health, you cannot live to your fullest potential. I love teaching Health and Physical Education and guiding students to make wise decisions. Respect is my favorite word!
Biography: Jean is a 1979 graduate of Lindbergh High School where she excelled in the sport of field hockey. She attended Southwest Missouri State University (now known as Missouri State) on a field hockey scholarship where she was a member of the 1979 National Championship team. In January,2010, that championship team was inducted to the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame. After earning her bachelor of science in education, she began teaching physical education at Seven Holy Founders in Affton, MO. For the next 16 years, Jean developed a physical education program for the K-8 SHF students. Wanting to teach strictly middle school children, Jean began her SLPS career at Carr Lane in 2002. At first, she taught physical education, but wanted to pass on her passion for health, so she developed a health program for the middle school. After health became a state-required course for high school, Jean transferred to Central Visual and Performing Arts High School where she has taught Health, Personal Finance, and Physical Education since 2008. Jean lives in Dittmer, MO with her husband and one of her five children. She enjoys spending time with her 7 grandchildren and is an avid bike rider. Each year she participates in JDRF's Ride to Cure to raise money to find a cure for juvenile diabetes, a disease her 29 year old son has been living with for 19 years.
Posted here on Wednesday, October 26, 2022.
389 - Jane Elizabeth Roberts, 88, of Fort Edward, passed away on Monday, October 24, 2022. Born on August 20, 1934, in Fort Edward, she graduated from Fort Edward High School. For 45 years, Jane worked as a teacher's aide and in the copier room at the Fort Edward School until her retirement in 2008. She enjoyed playing bingo, Lady Jane the card game, cooking, crocheting, doing puzzles, watching Hallmark movie channel and old westerns. She was an avid PGA fan (Tiger Woods). Jane loved spending time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, especially cheering them on at their sporting events.
Posted here on Wednesday, October 26, 2022.
388 - Katharina Mastrangelo, 87, of Queensbury, passed away on Thursday, October 20, 2022. Born on February 13, 1935 in Simbach am Inn Germany, she was educated in Germany at Hauptschule in Simbach am Inn. Katharina came to the United States in 1958. She worked at the Queensbury Union Free School District, starting in the cafeteria before moving her way up to Managing the Laundry Department. She went on to retire after 20 years of dedication and hard work. Katharina loved animals, being outdoors, tending to her gardens and canning food.
Posted here on Wednesday, October 26, 2022.
387 - Patricia Reid nee Tighe, died on October 11, 2022, in Albany. Pat was born in Jersey City, N.J. on May 11, 1930. Pat graduated from Manhattanville College of the Sacred Heart in 1951 with a B.A. in English and an M.A. in English in 1959. Following graduation from Manhattanville, she entered the Society of the Sacred Heart in August 1951, at Kenwood in Albany. Sister Tighe taught at Sacred Heart schools from 1955 to 1968. After nine years as a religious of the Sacred Heart, Sister Tighe left the Society in 1969, and married in 1972. She taught in public schools from 1970-1987. Later, she re-entered religious life.
Posted here on Tuesday, October 25, 2022.
386 - Denis P. Slattery, 82 of Albany, passed away Friday, October 21, 2022. He was a graduate of Vincentian Institute in 1958. "Slatts" was selected as a High School All-American and an All-Albany Quarterback. Denis went on to graduate from Ithaca College where he was a star quarterback for the Bombers. He then began his over 30 year career as a respected teacher and dedicated coach in the Guilderland Central School District. Denis's interests included a love of the outdoors, building a log cabin in the Adirondacks, constructing a classic cottage in Ireland, and enjoying a quaint country residence in the Catskills all of which he shared with family and friends.
Posted here on Tuesday, October 25, 2022.
385 - Maurice Raymond Rivard, 86, passed away January 5, 2022 in Albany, NY. He was born on June 4, 1935 in Newport, VT. Maurice was a U.S. Army Veteran. A graduate of St. Michael's College, Colchester, Vt., he was an English teacher, later a book salesman, active handyman and a commercial painter in his retirement. A poet and writer, he sang in a barbershop quartet, was co-owner of Minerva Hill Lodge, an avid bicyclist, canoeist and golfer. He lived and owned houses in Schenectady for many years and then in Guilderland. He also enjoyed his Adirondack camp on Goodnow Flow in Newcomb, NY.
Posted here on Tuesday, October 25, 2022.
384 - Richard Bror Backlund, 90, of New Baltimore, died October 9, 2022. Richard was a Navy veteran during the Korean War, serving on the destroyer USS Hale. He earned his bachelor's degree in education from State University of New York Albany and master's degree from Hofstra University. He was a New York State public school teacher for over 30 years in Courtland, West Islip, North Babylon and Yorktown, N.Y. He loved to play the piano after dinner every evening and enjoyed listening to all music genres from Beethoven to Herb Albert and the Tijuana Brass, West Side Story and South Pacific.
Posted here on Tuesday, October 25, 2022.383 - Edward J. Zuchorski Jr., 82, of Cobleskill, died Friday October 21, 2022. Ed was raised on the family farm in Nesconset (Long Island), NY. Ed served as a Military Policy Officer in Germany and after honorable discharge went on to receive his Bachelor of Science Degree in Plant Science from Cornell University. He would later receive his Master's in Education from SUNY Albany. He joined the faculty in the Plant Science Department at SUNY Cobleskill in 1978 teaching courses in floriculture and ornamental horticulture until his retirement in 2005. He enjoyed advising students, loved teaching labs where he could get his hands dirty, and felt strongly about the practical agriculture education provided at New York State's Ag and Tech colleges.
Posted here on Sunday, October 23, 2022.
383 - Jacqueline "Jackie" F. Conway, 71 of Niskayuna passed away Friday, October 14, 2022. Jackie was a lifelong resident of the Capital District. She graduated from Notre Dame High School, in 1968 and went on to receive her Associate's Degree in Dental Hygiene from SUNY Farmingdale in 1970. After her career in dental hygiene, she stayed home to raise her three children. Later, she continued her career as a Teaching Assistant in special education, spending many dedicated years in the Niskayuna School District, until her retirement in 2018. After retirement, Jackie volunteered as a reading tutor with The Reading is Fun Program at Keene Elementary School.
Posted here on Sunday, October 23, 2022.
Posted here on Sunday, October 23, 2022.
377 - Carol Ann Theresa Lowes, 78, of Clifton Park, died Sunday, October 16, 2022. Carol Ann graduated with a Master's Degree in English at SUNY Albany. She went on to begin her career at Scotia-Glenville Central Schools teaching grades 9-12 until she married. After the kids grew old enough, she went back to work as a memorable substitute and full-time summer schoolteacher at Shenendehowa Junior High and High Schools and was often sought out by her peers because of her dedication to the curriculum and sense of humor with the students. While at Shen she founded the Substitutes in Education under the auspices of NYSUT. SASIE, the School Alliance of Substitutes in Education still exists today.
381 - Dominic E. "Butch" Gaetano passed away on October 18, 2022. He was 79. Born in Niagara Falls, he was a life long resident of the city. He served honorably in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. Butch was a long time teacher in the Niagara Falls City School District.
Posted here on Thursday, October 20, 2022.
380 - Loomis A. Pardee, 86, of Brewerton passed away on October 16, 2022. He was born November 3, 1935 in Syracuse. Loomis was a lifelong resident of Cicero where he and his brother John worked the family farm. They started their own snowmobile business, Pardee Brothers, which they owned and operated for 37 years. He drove school bus for North Syracuse School District. He joined the Cicero Fire Department as soon as he turned 18. He was a past chief and a member for 68 years. He loved making his own backyard maple syrup, and he shared with many.
Posted here on Thursday, October 20, 2022.
379 - Yvonne Woolley (Rowley) 86, of Saratoga Springs, NY, passed away October 15, 2022. Yvonne was as a graduate of Saratoga High School Class of 1955. As a child, Yvonne joined the 4-H organization which began her decades-long journey as Member, Club Leader & Volunteer. She lovingly recalled the many children she mentored, teaching many of them to sew and cook, among other things. While raising her family, she worked in the Schuylerville Elementary School Cafeteria and enjoyed interacting with the children. Rumor has it she was the "favorite lunch lady" to many. Volunteering at Second Hand Rose in Schuylerville, she continued connecting with others, nurturing friendships, and offering kindness to those she served. Her time spent with her friends from "the shop" was such a joy in her golden years.
Posted here on Tuesday, October 18, 2022.
378 - Anne H. Miers (nee Henneberry), 81, of Malta, passed away on Tuesday, October 11, 2022. She was born in Yonkers, N.Y. on August 2, 1941, and graduated from St. Joseph's High School in Pittsfield, Mass. and then from Elms College (B.A.) in Chicopee, Mass. She taught second grade for two years before staying at home to raise her sons. During this period, Anne was heavily involved with the Fresh Air Fund and received a ten-year commendation award. She coached pee wee co-ed baseball and was active in the public school PTA. Anne returned to active work as a medical office manager in the Capital District, until retiring and moving to East Aurora, N.Y.
Posted here on Monday, October 17, 2022.Posted here on Monday, October 17, 2022.
365 - Marilyn E. Monaco (Rowell) died in Tampa, FL on September 29, 2022 at the age of 92. She graduated from Oneonta State Teacher's College in 1952 with a BA in Education. She taught in the Schenectady City School System. Not only was she known for her spectacular teaching abilities, with former students contacting and thanking her years after they left her classroom, but she was an accomplished musician, playing at least three different instruments as well as voice. After retirement she sang in the "Sweet Adelines" barbershop style chorus.
376 - Donna L. Rowe, 66, passed away on October 12, 2022. Donna was born on January 8, 1956, in Glens Falls, NY. Donna attended the College of St. Rose, earning her bachelor's degree in Art Education and Special Education. She was a long-time resident of Niskayuna, NY. She had a passion for working with children and did so through positions at Albany ARC, Pathways Rehabilitation, substitute art teacher, and her favorite job as bus aide for Niskayuna School District. One of her greatest accomplishments was the development of the after-school program for Craig Elementary School in Niskayuna.
Posted here on Sunday, October 16, 2022.
375 - Marjorie J. Kneeland, 82, of Malta, passed away on Tuesday, October 11, 2022. She was born in Essex, N.Y. on August 22, 1940. Marjorie was a school bus driver for Shenendehowa Central Schools for 35 years, retiring at the age of 71. Miss Margie was adored by the kids that she drove. She enjoyed playing bingo and was always the lucky one whenever she went to the casino with her family and friends.
Posted here on Sunday, October 16, 2022.
374 - Joan Theodora Mineau, of Loudonville, born on April 4, 1947, died October 12, 2022. She received her bachelor's and master's degrees from The College of Saint Rose in Albany. Joan served as an elementary teacher and reading specialist at several area schools. For over 25 years she was a consultant with Houghton Mifflin Publishing Company. Most recently, she served the Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany in the Human Resources Dept. Joan was a generous and caring person.
Posted here on Sunday, October 16, 2022.
373 - William Schwartz, 82, of Selkirk, died on October 12, 2022. As Bill grew up, he focused on a career in education and became an English teacher. He served several school districts but spent the majority of his years serving the Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk school district. He spent 13 years there as superintendent with a people-first philosophy and knew everyone, from teachers to students, and janitors by name. Bill was a member of the Ravena Lions Club for 50 years. After retirement, Bill amped up his volunteer service. He volunteered for HIICAP, a program that helps educate seniors about Medicare. Bill founded a nonprofit called the STARS Intergen Program, which connected seniors with students at RCS Schools.
Posted here on Friday, October 14, 2022.
372 - Amy Kipping Cayen, passed peacefully on Friday, October 7, 2022. She was born February 17, 1965 and grew up in Cazenovia. She graduated from Manlius Pebble Hill and Syracuse University with a B.A. in English and an M.S. in Special Education. Amy taught in the Syracuse School District for 28 years at Webster Elementary and Nottingham High School. Amy was a dedicated teacher and colleague, a talented writer, a "famous published poet" and an incredible source of experience, strength and hope to so many. She leaves behind a legacy of laughter and loving kindness.
Posted here on Thursday, October 13, 2022.
371 - Christine Suruda, 70 of Colonie, passed away Friday, October 7, 2022. Born July 22, 1952, in Jersey City, N.J., she attended Dickinson High School in Jersey City, received her associate's degree from the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City, and her bachelor's degree from Empire State College in Albany. Christine worked as a school librarian, teacher, and administrative professional. As a Reiki master teacher and practitioner, Christine dedicated her life to healing others, often giving Reiki treatments to friends and family members in need, including animals, such as dogs, horses, and elephants. Christine was a Tai Chi instructor, specializing in Tai Chi for senior citizens and those with arthritis. She was extremely creative and an avid crafter, hand-making jewelry, handbags, clothes, and items made out of stained glass, such as lamps, tables, and wall-hangings.
Posted here on Wednesday, October 12, 2022.
Posted here on Wednesday, October 12, 2022.
370 - Nancy Arcoraci Walsh passed away on October 3, 2022 in Lecanto, Florida. Born in Dunkirk, NY on February 9, 1925, Nancy received her bachelor’s degrees in Teaching and her masters degree from Oswego Teachers College. For more than 40 years Nancy was a teacher in the Schenectady City School System. She was a former member of the NYS Teachers Association, the VFW Women’s Auxiliary and a honorary member of the USS Iowa.
Posted here on Tuesday, October 11, 2022.
Posted here on Tuesday, October 11, 2022.
369 - Richard H. Roberg Jr., 87, of Coxackie, died October 7, 2022. Born in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn on April 1, 1935, Richard was a proud teacher, U.S. Army veteran, and town judge. Richard taught mathematics at Coxsackie-Athens High School for 36 years and described teaching as "a labor of love." He enjoyed coaching J.V. basketball; advising the chess club and senior class, and coaching Saturday intramural tennis. Beyond teaching, he was also a town justice in Coxsackie for 35 years, and served as president of N.Y.S. Magistrates Association.
Posted here on Tuesday, October 11, 2022.
368 - Thomas Charles Swan, 78, of Warrensburg, passed away Friday, October 7, 2022. Thomas was a graduate of Warrensburg Central High School, Class of 1961 and a 1967 graduate of William Penn College in Oskaloosa, Iowa. He began his career in education in Iowa teaching arts and shop. He returned home to New York where he continued teaching art at Hudson Falls and then found his niche at Warrensburg High School. He was a creative and outgoing Industrial Arts teacher for 34 years. Sharing his love of the Adirondacks with his students, he developed projects like drafting and building small scale houses, metal and wood shop, ceramics, and Adirondack chairs.
Posted here on Monday, October 10, 2022.
Posted here on Monday, October 10, 2022.
367 - Bettie Barnett Lombard of Tucson, Arizona, passed away on September 28, 2022. Bettie was born in Gastonia, N.C. on July 26, 1927and graduated from Mary Baldwin College, class of 1948. Bettie loved to teach and was a frequent long-term substitute teacher in the Bethlehem Central School District. Later she became a successful real estate agent with Roberts Real Estate Co. in Delmar.
Posted here on Monday, October 10, 2022.366 - Barbara Haner of Saratoga Springs was born on June 9, 1932, and died at the age of 90, on October 6, 2022. She graduated from The College of Saint Rose with a B.A. in math and SUNYA with an M.S. in mathematics. Barbara became a high school math teacher, starting her career at Coxsackie-Athens and retiring from Scotia-Glenville. After her retirement, she worked as an adjunct professor at Hudson Valley Community College, was the assistant director of continuing education at Shenendehowa and was on the board of directors of the Shenendehowa library. More recently, she volunteered at Wesley Community, Hospice and Habitat for Humanity.
Posted here on Monday, October 10, 2022.
Posted here on Sunday, October 9, 2022.
357 - Pamela L. Miranda, 69, of Ballston Spa, passed away October 1, 2022. Pam's career began humbly as a waitress at D'Andrea's in Saratoga. After marrying, she worked at Saratoga Surrogate Court and then as a secretary at Ballston Spa High School. After getting her BA, teaching, and several Masters Degrees she retired as Assistant Principal at Ballston Spa High School. Along the way, she worked as a business teacher at both Shenendehowa and Ballston Spa High Schools. As a teacher she was beloved, as an administrator, feared, and above all else, she was deeply respected for her work ethic and dedication to her students.
364 - Gordon Barnes Wright, 86, passed away on Sunday October 2, 2022 in Portland, Maine. He was born in White Plains, NY on November 14, 1935. He graduated from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in 1959 and SUNY Albany in 1960. After graduation, he was employed by Niskayuna Central School District in Schenectady, NY for 30 years. At Niskayuna, he taught high school science and math classes and subsequently became Assistant Principal. He was a supporter of the local Kiwanis club. Retiring to Rangeley Plantation, ME, he enjoyed fishing and performing volunteer work for his college fraternity, Pi Kappa Phi.
Posted here on Sunday, October 9, 2022.
363 - Ruth Marie (Warner) Pierce left our world September 29, 2022. Born September 6, 1924, Ruth was a child of the Great Depression, an experience that left her with toughness and the grit to persevere no matter what challenges life presented. Ruth valued education as an essential foundation of life. She was a dedicated elementary school teacher for Jamesville-Dewitt Central School District , near Syracuse, until her retirement at age 70, and touched hundreds of young lives during her career. Ruth's talents and hobbies are too numerous to list, but include home construction, gardening, reading, and baking. Ruth supported many charities, especially during the holidays, stating she could not enjoy a festive meal knowing others were hungry. All were welcome at her table.
Posted here on Saturday, October 8, 2022.
Posted here on Saturday, October 8, 2022.
362 - Elizabeth A. Dennin, 85 of Troy, entered into eternal life on Monday, October 3, 2022. Born in Troy, she was a graduate of Catholic Central High School, class of 1955. She was employed with Metropolitan Life in Troy before taking time off to raise a family. When she reentered the workforce, she held several jobs and ended her career with the Unity Sunshine Program in South Troy where she enjoyed every day as a teacher's assistant working with preschool children.
Posted here on Friday, October 7, 2022.
361 - Doris Freedman Pock, 93, of Albany, passed away Monday, October 3, 2022. She was very proud to be from the South End of Albany and a proud graduate of the former Schuyler High School in Albany. Doris received her bachelor's and master's degrees in English and was a member of the first graduating class from SUNY Albany formerly New York State College for Teachers. Doris taught English first as a student teacher at the former Milne School in Albany and then was employed as a teacher in The Bethlehem Central Middle School teaching seventh and ninth grade. She taught there for a period of 20 years. In addition to teaching, Doris also helped her husband Abram with running their business, the longtime Blue Note Record Store in Albany.
Posted here on Thursday, October 6, 2022.
360 - Ernestine J. Crum, 98 of Warnerville, N.Y., gained eternal life on October 4, 2022. She worked for several years as a secretary in Naugatuck until, through a small inheritance, she was able to attend Westminster Choir College in Princeton, N.J. She majored in piano and voice. After moving to Cobleskill she worked as a legal secretary to a lawyer, as a music teacher at Richmondville Central School (while earning graduate credits for N.Y.S. Teaching Certification), as a secretary at SUNY Cobleskill, and finally as secretary to the superintendent at Summit Shock Facility before retiring in 1990.
Posted here on Thursday, October 6, 2022.
359 - On September 20, 2022, Kerry Ann Williams, of Guilderland, passed away. She was born in 1937, grew up in Rotterdam and graduated from Draper High School. She worked as a business teacher at the Hebrew Academy and Sawyer School. She also substituted at Guilderland High School. Kerry Ann was an active volunteer at the McKownville United Methodist Church, St. Peter's Alcohol Rehabilitation Center, the Capital District YMCA, and taught typing at the Albany County Jail. She was the recipient of the Capital District YMCA's President's Award in 2003.
Posted here on Wednesday, October 5, 2022.
Posted here on Wednesday, October 5, 2022.
358 - Vera Irene Moucha Sanborn, 96, passed away Friday, September 30, 2022. Vera was born in New York City on February 22, 1926 and was a Niskayuna resident for 61 years. With lovely penmanship and lightning-fast typing and short-hand skills, Vera was an accomplished secretary. In 1976 she went to work for the Niskayuna School District as a secretary and receptionist first at Craig Elementary School and then at Niskayuna High School. After retiring in 1991 she missed the energy of the students and congeniality of her co-workers.
Posted here on Wednesday, October 5, 2022.
Posted here on Tuesday, October 4, 2022.
340 - Phyllis C. Gardinier, 83, of Ballston Spa, passed away on Wednesday, September 21, 2022. She was born in Brewster, N.Y. on December 18, 1938. Phyllis was a Home Economics Teacher at Mechanicville City Schools for many years. She loved gardening and was a member of the Day Lily Club. She enjoyed traveling and visited many countries around the world.
356 - Francesco Rodio, 92, of Utica, died January 10, 2022. He was educated in Utica schools and SUNY Oneonta and received his Master of Education at Syracuse University. Fran served in US Army bands based in Fort Dix and Fort Meade from 1951-54, the first racially integrated bands in the US Army. Fran was a teacher, administrator and ultimately Superintendent of Schools for the Utica City School District. He served as manager of Camps Healthmore and Unirondack over several summers. Fran was devoted to music and played trombone with the No Name Band, the Con Amore Opera orchestra and various other local bands. He was a passionate vegetable and flower gardener, Boilermaker road-race finisher and chef.
Posted here on Monday, October 3, 2022.
355 - Marcia Jane Sullivan, 68, of Hudson, passed away September 28, 2022. Marcia began her career in education by earning a B.S. at SUNY Brockport and a M.Ed. at St. Lawrence University. She went on to receive a M.A. at Eastern Carolina University. She joined the faculty at SUNY Potsdam and then served as professor of physical education, softball coach; and academic counselor during her 30 years at Columbia-Greene Community College from 1982 - 2012. She was awarded the 2012 President's Award - Faculty, 1988 SUNY Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Teaching and New York State Governor's Award for Outstanding Health Educator in 1987. During her tenure she served as faculty council chair, co-chair of the Middle States Accreditation and was actively involved in many college committees.
Posted here on Sunday, October 2, 2022.
354 - Betty L. (Carter) Fletcher, 92, passed away September 25, 2022. Born in Ellsworth, Maine, she attended Ellsworth High School. She worked in the cafeteria at the Shenendehowa Central School District, babysat children in her home, and later she worked in housekeeping at Baptist Health Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Scotia, where she loved the residents and they appreciated her visits. As a talented seamstress, Betty would sew and design many cute outfits for her daughters.
Posted here on Sunday, October 2, 2022.
353 - John "Jack" Lord, 91, of Queensbury, moved to Heaven on Monday, September 26, 2022. After graduating from Briarcliff Manor High School, Jack enlisted in the Navy and served during the Korean War until his honorable discharge in 1954. He worked for New York Telephone NYNEX for 33 years in White Plains, Kingston and eventually Albany. After retiring from the phone company, Jack was a school bus driver for Queensbury UFSD for several years before retiring and starting his numerous years of volunteer service. He was a Charter Member of the Saratoga National Cemetery Honor Guard and served on the Wednesday and Friday squads, where he volunteered for more than 20 years, playing taps for hundreds of Veterans' services throughout the years.
Posted here on Sunday, October 2, 2022.
352 - On Tuesday morning, September 27, 2022, Barbara Allen went to be with her Lord and Savior. She was born in Nyack, NY on September 3, 1939, grew up in Corinth and graduated from Corinth Central School. Barbara was the first school crossing guard at Hadley-Luzerne Central School. The highlight of this position was to dress up on the holidays for the kids to enjoy. She then went to work at Saratoga BOCES as an aide and later a Certified Teacher's Assistant. She loved every one of the children she helped and teachers she worked with. Barbara retired from there and went back to Hadley-Luzerne Central School as a bus aide until retiring.
Posted here on Saturday, October 1, 2022.
351 - Teresa "Terry" Beresik, 89, passed away August 17, 2022. Terry was born December 30, 1932 in Oswego, NY. After earning a B.A. from Hobart-William Smith College and a Master's in Education from Oswego State Teachers College, she began her life-long love of travel, touring Europe and settling in Manhattan as a young woman. Returning upstate, she went on to teach elementary school in Marcellus, NY, and retired from teaching at Minoa Elementary School.
Posted here on Friday, September 30, 2022.
350 - Annabelle Dickinson, 96, of Tully Lake near Syracuse passed away peacefully September 27, 2022. She was a proud Registered Nurse who graduated from St. Joseph's School of Nursing Class of 1948 in Syracuse. She was very involved in the pediatric side of nursing including instructor and supervisor. She retired from the Syracuse School District as a Health Teacher in 1985. Annabelle enjoyed traveling, cooking and shopping.
Posted here on Friday, September 30, 2022.349 - Meghan Amanda Marohn, 42, of Delmar, passed away on September 1, 2022. Born in Albany, Megan graduated from Russell Sage College. She earned her master's degree in education from Fairleigh Dickinson University where she also served as an adjunct professor. Meghan was a devoted teacher. She taught English at Chatham High School in New Jersey and also at Shaker High School in North Colonie. She was a creative, free spirit who loved to travel and spend time outdoors. Meghan was a poet and established the Troy Poetry Project. She was an activist, environmentalist, and was involved with the Sanctuary for Independent Media in Troy.
Posted here on Thursday, September 29, 2022.
348 - Bill G. Whitehouse, 76, of Greenwich, died Thursday, September 22, 2022. After putting himself through college, Bill began his career at Schuylerville Central School, where he taught 5th grade for 32 years. His favorite students were "those of average ability who tried their best to achieve, because they reminded him of himself as a student." He felt it was important that his students learn history and the geography of the United States. He quizzed generations of students, as well as his own children and grandchildren, on the state capitals. Near the end of his teaching career, he began a second job, and worked as a semi-truck driver, hauling gas and fuel oil in the evenings after school and on weekends.
Posted here on Thursday, September 29, 2022.
347 - Ruth E. Stefanovich, 90, of Eagle Bridge, passed away Friday, September 23, 2022. Born August 12, 1932 in Utica, Ruth graduated from Herkimer High School and attended Morrisville Agricultural and Technical College in Morrisville, NY to become a Dietician. Ruth was the Cafeteria Manager at the Cambridge Central School for many years before leaving to raise her family. She also was a leader for Brownies, Girl Scouts, Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts and 4-H when her children were young.
Posted her on Thursday, September 29, 2022.
346 - Audrey O'Hare of Watervliet passed away Tuesday, September 20, 2022. Born on May 30, 1928, in Yonkers, Audrey received a scholarship to attend The College of Saint Rose where she received a B.A. in 1949. She went on to receive her master's degree from SUNY Albany. While pursuing a teaching position she played the piano with a square dance band. In 1951, she obtained her first position teaching English at Jefferson Central School. She also served as a librarian, homeroom teacher, and coach for the cheerleading squad there. Audrey loved to sing and was known as Bunny Ryan when she sang at The NightCap Inn in Troy while her husband played bass. In 1965, she began teaching at H.V.C.C. where she taught English and Spanish for 25 years.
Posted here on Wednesday, September 28, 2022.
345 - James Robert Addison, 58, passed away on Saturday, September 17, 2022. James was a Schenectady native, born in Mont Pleasant and raised in Scotia-Glenville. James graduated as Valedictorian of the 1982 class from Scotia-Glenville High School. He then accepted a nomination to attend the United States Naval Academy. James was a Lieutenant Commander in the United States Navy and served as a submarine officer on the USS Stonewall Jackson. After eight years of service, he was honorably discharged from the Navy and began serving as a Foreign Service Officer in the United States State Department, and was stationed throughout the Middle East and Europe. James was also honored to have worked as an educator in his career, both on faculty teaching history at the United States Naval Academy and as a chemistry and physics high school teacher in Virginia and Maryland.
Posted here on Wednesday, September 28, 2022.
344 - Kristen Heather Flanders Pinkerton of Scotia passed away September 21, 2022. Kristen was born in Niskayuna, attended Scotia-Glenville Schools, and was a graduate of SUNY Fredonia earning a Master’s Degree in Speech and Audiology, the passion of her life. She loved her work in early intervention, helping pre-schoolers during her career in Fulton County, Scotia-Glenville Schools, and most recently with Capital District Beginnings. She was a long-time member and officer of the Capital Area Speech Language and Hearing Association.
Posted here on Wednesday, September 28, 2022.
343 - Richard F. Haase of Albany entered eternity on July 11, 2022. He was born in Trinidad, Colo. Dr. Haase spent many years at the University at Albany, State University of New York where he worked as a professor in the Department of Educational and Counseling Psychology in the School of Education, and he was also a fellow of the Institute for Health and the Environment, in the School of Public Health at the college until his retirement.
Posted here on Tuesday, September 27, 2022.342 - Juanita (Wade) Corey, 83, formerly of Greenwich, passed away Thursday, September 15, 2022. Juanita was proud of her southern roots. She truly had a great sense of humor, and always seemed to have a good one liner to cheer others up. She traveled all around the world and enjoyed keeping up with her distant friends on Facebook. She was a hard worker, working at various papermills in NY and VA, and was a crossing guard and substitute teacher at Greenwich Central School.
Posted here on Tuesday, September 27, 2022.
341 - Jeannine Kosilla Goodale of Clifton Park passed away September 25, 2022. Born in Tarrytown, N.Y., on April 14, 1936, Jeannine graduated from Hendrick Hudson High School Class of 1954, and attended Central College in Pella, Iowa, and the State University Collage at Oneonta. Jeannine devoted her career doing something she loved - working with students from elementary through high school. Her 40 plus year journey began in 1968 at Richfield Springs Central School as a reading specialist aide and ended in 2012 at the Schenectady City School District as a testing and evaluation paraprofessional.
Posted here on Tuesday, September 27, 2022.
Posted here on Tuesday, September 27, 2022.
308 - Thomas "Tommy" B. Churchill, Sr., 75, passed away in Avon Park, FL. He was formerly from Hudson Falls and Hebron, NY. Born June 26, 1947, he attended Hartford Central School but earned his GED while in the service. He was drafted into the US Army in 1970 and spent two years stationed in Germany. Later, he joined the US Army National Guard for 35 years, retiring as Staff Sergeant. Tommy was a Granville School Bus Driver and later worked for NYS DOT, Hudson Falls, for 27 years. He was a member of West Hebron Fire Company. After retiring, his passion was selling fruits and veggies and chatting with everyone at his stands in Hudson Falls and Fort Ann. He was always willing to give a helping hand.
339 - Margaret Mary Cocca of Lake George passed away September 17, 2022. Born in Rotterdam in 1934, she moved with her family to Lake George in 1942, where they ran the Lake George Diner. She graduated from Lake George High School in 1952 and was employed as a secretary in the guidance office at Lake George High School for many years. She utilized her skills as mother of three boys to dispense advice, kindness, or a lecture.
Posted here on Tuesday, September 27, 2022.
338 - Clifford Joseph Lawler, 92, of Schenectady, passed away on September 22, 2022. After completing school, he was employed at the Navy Depot in Scotia, NY and was a member of the US Army National Guard, serving as Corporal in The Korean War. He went on to take a position with the Watervliet Arsenal, from which he retired. Upon retirement, Clifford became a school bus driver for the Mohonasen Central School District.
Posted here on Tuesday, September 27, 2022.
337 - Irene Crimmins Marsh, 98, died August 1, 2022. Irene was born in Yonkers, NY in 1924. Irene served as a lieutenant in the WAC beginning in 1944. After WWII she performed in several off-Broadway plays and sang with jazz and swing bands before joining the USAF in the early 1950s. She served as a lieutenant during the Korean War, stationed in Tokyo. In 1960 Irene settled in Schenectady, NY where she taught English for many years at Central Park Junior High School. She later became a guidance counselor serving the students at Mont Pleasant High School.
Posted here on Tuesday, September 27, 2022.
336 - Suzanne L. Pohl, 77, of Glenville, passed away September 21, 2022. She and her husband owned and operated Stretch and Sew Fabrics from 1977-1986. Sue was a dedicated elementary school teacher. Her passion for enriching the lives of children was evident by the admiration and interactions with her previous students. She worked for Scotia Glenville Central School District and retired after a 21 year career with the Ballston Spa Central School District. Sue was a Commissioner of the East Glenville Fire Department and served as Chairperson for many years.
Posted here on Tuesday, September 27, 2022.
335 - Michael W. Storonsky, of Loudonville, NY, died September 16, 2022, at the age of 93. Mike lived a very full life during which he touched the lives of many people. Mike's education began at Ft. Crailo Elementary School (K-8) in Rensselaer, where he later returned to, and retired from, as Principal. He attended Van Rensselaer High School, and then went on to Champlain College and Plattsburgh State. Mike's career included teaching at New Lebanon and South Colonie and serving as principal at East Nassau and New Lebanon prior to returning to retire at Rensselaer. Upon retirement from education, he became a travel agent for 34 years with Carlson Wagonlit/Albany Travel.
Posted here on Tuesday, September 20, 2022.
334 - Terry Martin, 74, of Ballston Lake, passed away Saturday, September 17, 2022, two days before his 75th birthday. Terry was born in Deposit, N.Y. He was a graduate of Sydney High School and Oneonta College. He did graduate work at the University at Albany, at Middlebury College, and in France. Terry enjoyed teaching French for 34 years at Stillwater Central School.
Posted here on Tuesday, September 20, 2022.
333 - Michelle Linda Roth of Clifton Park born December 1, 1944, passed away Saturday, September 10, 2022. Michelle graduated Mohonasen Central School in 1962, and attended Plattsburgh State University, graduating in 1966 with her BS and RN degrees. She started her career as a school nurse / teacher in Hicksville, LI, then East Greenbush School System, and Lebanon Valley School System. She retired at 62 from Schenectady County Senior and Long Term Services as the Registered Nurse Assessor.
Posted here on Sunday, September 18, 2022.
332 - Margaret "Maggie" M. Stewart of Malta passed away on September 6, 2022, at the age of 91 after a long and joyful life. Unflappable and always kind to all those around her, she was a teacher whose constant lesson was compassion. Born on January 5, 1931, Maggie taught physical education in Chatham and Schroon Lake. Maggie was a long-time member of the North Queensbury Rescue Squad where she served as an Emergency Medical Technician. She was appointed by Governor Hugh Carey as a Commissioner of the Lake George Park Commission. She served on the Commission through the Carey, Mario Cuomo, and Pataki administrations. As a teacher for Literacy Volunteers, she taught reading to inmates at Great Meadow prison during the 1970's.
Posted here on Sunday, September 18, 2022.
331 - John C. Barner passed away on Monday, September 12, 2022, at his home in Newburgh, Ind. Jack received his bachelor's degree in history and secondary education at Siena College in Loudonville, and his master's degree in political science at The College of Saint Rose in Albany. He served as vice president for Institutional Advancement at Elon University, Oklahoma City University, and finally the University of Evansville from 2002 until his retirement in May of 2015. Jack held leadership positions at Winthrop University, Colgate University, The College of Saint Rose, and Marylrose Arts Center. For 18 years, he taught high school history and social studies at Colonie Central High School. Jack served in the Albany County Legislature, combining his interest in politics and service.
Posted here on Sunday, September 18, 2022.
330 - Paul Gerhardt Kant was born April 7, 1939 and passed away September 7, 2022. Paul was born in Kaunas, Lithuania and spent his early years living in a Displaced Persons camp in Germany. At age of 12, he immigrated to America by boat with his immediate family. He worked for 32 years at Niskayuna High school as an eccentric Art teacher, soccer coach, and mentor to many. Paul had a love affair with horses and all things equine since childhood. Best known as an Artist and Polo player, all of Paul's resources and energy in his adult life focused on the formation of Owl Creek Polo Club, riding horses and creating art.
Posted here on Sunday, September 11, 2022.
329 - Ron Cairns, 85, of Hague, NY and Marco Island, FL, passed away Wednesday, September 7, 2022. Born in Cambridge, NY, October 12, 1936, he was a Veteran of the U.S. Army, having served during the Korean War. He was a 1954 graduate of Stillwater Central School, 1961 Graduate of Oswego State University and 1966 graduate of Siena College (MBA). He was employed as the High School Principal of Perth Central School for many years. He was also employed as an Industrial Arts Teacher in Dover, NH. He loved the Adirondacks especially hunting and lake life. He was a New England Patriots Fan, Red Sox Fan and hockey fan.
Posted here on Sunday, September 11, 2022.
328 - Ernest Edward Preville, 92, of Albany, passed away on August 31, 202. Ernie was born in Rutland, Vt. on October 30, 1929. Ernie served in the U.S. Air Force and was stationed at Edward Air Force Base in California. He worked for Central Dairy in Albany, until the plant closed, Borden's in Menands and Albany High School, retiring as the head custodian. Ernie's favorite hobby was bowling with family and friends in Horan's Bowling League.
Posted here on Sunday, September 11, 2022.
327 - Linda Lee Browne Chesbro, of Rensselaer, died September 2, 2022. Linda was born in Albany on November 2, 1946 and graduated from Rensselaer High School. Linda would go on to work as a teacher's aide for the Rensselaer Elementary school for a few years. She loved working with children and often took those less fortunate under her wing. In 1981, she started her 31-year career with The Business Council of New York State Insurance Fund.
Posted here on Sunday, September 11, 2022.326 - Donald M. Bond, 93, of Cobleskill, died Friday, September 2, 2022. Born September 6, 1928, in Claremont, NH, he enlisted in the United States Navy where he served as a WW II veteran, receiving an honorable discharge in 1948. He had a longtime career as a physical education teacher beginning at Baltimore Co. Public School for two years, then Stratford Central School for four years where he also coached soccer, basketball, and baseball. His career path took him to Dolgeville School District where he taught and coached basketball and served as an assistant coach for football. Don retired from the Cobleskill School District serving more than twenty years as a teacher, while coaching basketball, golf, cross country, and football.
Posted here on Friday, September 9, 2022.
325 - Sylvia B. Wilson, 84, of Shushan, passed away Monday, September 5, 2022. Born in Cambridge on October 6, 1937, she was a 1955 graduate of Salem Washington Academy and attended SUNY at Oneonta. Sylvia worked at Salem Central School for 25 years retiring as the Cafeteria Manager. Following her "retirement" from school, she and Charlie opened and cheerfully ran the Olde Tales Cafe in Shushan. She then worked part-time for Washington County as a Nutrition Coach.
Posted here on Friday, September 9, 2022.
324 - Kathryn Maher Chesterfield, 89, of Cohoes, entered eternal rest September 2, 2022. Born in Albany, she earned her B.S. in education from The College of Saint Rose. She began her career as a teacher for the North Colonie School District where she taught first grade at Forts Ferry for 30 years. She enjoyed the company of friends, playing bridge, lunching with her fellow Golden Rose alumni and as a member of the Red Hats. Always with a zest for life, Kathy remained active in retirement. She was very active in Retiree Council 10 of NYSUT, serving on the Travel and Entertainment committeee for many years. She also put in many years of service as a volunteer usher at Proctors Theatre.
Posted here on Friday, September 9, 2022.
323 - Norma Cornell Westcott, 93, of Schenectady, New York, died on August 19, 2022. Norma was born in Schenectady and received a bachelor's degree from The College of St. Rose and a Masters in Health Science from Russell Sage College. She taught at Niskayuna High School and Shenendehowa Middle School, and was an adjunct professor at Russell Sage College. Norma was on the Board of Directors of MVP and the Sunnyview Rehabilitation Hospital Foundation.
Posted here on Friday, September 9, 2022.
322 - E. Norman McGrattan, 97, passed away in Sebring, Florida on Sunday, January 23, 2022. He was born in Amsterdam, N.Y. Mac was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served in Europe during World War II. He studied at Bentley College and received his bachelor's degree in education from SUNY Plattsburgh. A career educator, he taught fourth and fifth grades in the RCS Central School District for almost 30 years, with stints at Jericho, Feura Bush, and Selkirk schools before spending most of his career at A.W. Becker. His former students will surely recall his outgoing personality, his annual production of the school operetta, and his love of world travel.
Posted here on Friday, September 9, 2022.
321 - Doris L. Cox, 92 of Ballston Lake, passed away Wednesday, August 3, 2022. She was born on August 21, 1930, in the Bronx. Doris graduated from Oneonta Teaching College with a B.A. in elementary education and worked as an elementary school teacher for several years. Doris was a very kind and generous human being who was always willing to help anyone in need and volunteered for many programs and organizations over the years.
Posted here on Sunday, September 4, 2022.
320 - Linda Joy Rofe of Farmville, VA passed from this earth on September 1, 2022. Linda was born December 5, 1951 in Silver Springs, MD. Linda was a teacher at Glens Falls School and numerous pre-schools; real estate agent; and she loved to usher at SPAC, Waterworks Players and other venues. She also was a great baker, especially pies, and a faithful dance mom.
Posted here on Sunday. September 4, 2022.
319 - Gladys G. Dockey, 95 of Niskayuna, passed away on Thursday, September 1, 2022. Gladys was born in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania. When her children went to school, Gladys went to work. She started in the cafeteria and worked her way up to payroll clerk for the Niskayuna School District. She was responsible for generating the payroll for the entire district for many years before she retired in 1992. She was a hard worker and a conscientious employee. Gladys was dedicated to her values. She worked hard and lived modestly. Her determination, discipline and dignity live on in the inspiration and example she provided to her children.
Posted here on Sunday, September 4, 2022.318 - George B. Slywka, 81, of Queensbury, passed away Tuesday, August 30, 2022. Born July 14, 1941, in Dukla, Ukraine he attended the Academy of Aeronautics in East Elmhurst, NY. He owned and operated the Golden Sands, Diamond Cove, and Hillview Cottages for many years, and also worked as a school bus driver for the Queensbury Union Free School District. George was an avid outdoor enthusiast who also had a passion for classic cars, taxidermy, painting, and wood carving.
Posted here on Sunday, September 4, 2022.
317 - Frank Oliver Wentworth passed away June 3, 2022. Frank was born on December 17, 1932. He graduated from North Syracuse High School, LeMoyne College and the State University of New York at Oswego. Frank served in the Army and was stationed in Schweinfurt, Germany after basic training at Fort Ord, CA. Following his military service, he became a teacher, and then a guidance counselor, working in the North Syracuse Central School District for more than 35 years. Frank was an avid reader of history, an enthusiastic golfer, and a caring neighbor. His life centered around his family.
Posted here on Saturday, September 3, 2022.
316 - Roberta Elizabeth (Neaton) Martello, 70, of Mechanicville, passed away Saturday, August 27, 2022. Born on October 17, 1951 in Watervliet, Roberta worked for Zimmer Orthopedic Implant in Colonie as a contract administrator. She also worked as a bus attendant for special needs students in the Shenendehowa School Systems. She was a proud and active member of the Mechanicville Stillwater Elks Club.
Posted here on Wednesday, August 31, 2022.
315 - Russell R. Brown passed away Saturday, August 27, 2022 at the age of 90. Russell was born in Schenectady. After graduating from Draper High School, Russell enlisted in the United States Army, later transferring to the Navy where he was stationed in Norfolk, VA and served on the USS Robert K. Huntington DD 781. For 37 years, Russell worked as a letter carrier for the US Postal Service. He then went on to work for Mohonasen School District in food service. Russell was a family man. He attended little league games, many dance recitals, 4H activities and Mohonasen music performances and plays. He was very active in Rotterdam Elks Lodge 2157 and could always be found in the kitchen making salads or whatever was needed.
Posted here on Wednesday, August 31, 2022.
314 - Sue M. Chadwick, 80, passed away Thursday, August 25, 2022. She was born on December 15, 1941, in Margaretville, New York. Sue was a graduate of Cobleskill High School (Class of 1960) and Castleton State College (Class of 1972). She taught at Milford Central School. She later worked for Johnstown Hospital and for a doctor in Amsterdam until her retirement in 2005. Sue was a member of the American Association of University Women (AAUW), Johnstown-Gloversville BPW, Friends of the Johnstown Public Library, President of the JHS Band Support Group, Fulton County Democratic Club, and a charter member of the Fulton County Women Democratic Club.
Posted here on Wednesday, August 31, 2022.
313 - Gerald Arthur Thompson Sr., of East Greenbush, passed away Friday, August 26, 2022. Born in Plattsburgh on April 17, 1938, Jerry enlisted and served for four years in the United States Air Force. After graduating from SUNY Plattsburgh, he began his educational career as a math teacher in Hempstead, N.Y. Subsequently, he earned a Doctorate of Education at SUNY Albany. From 1971 - 1985, he was principal of Irving Elementary School in Catskill. In 1986, Jerry became assistant superintendent and later superintendent of the Cohoes City School District. After retiring from New York State, he was the principal of Pownal Elementary School in Pownal, Vt. for seven years.
Posted here on Wednesday, August 31, 2022.
312 - Joan Mary Bellmer, who loved to be called "Mom" by her kids, departed her loving family on Monday, August 29, 2022. Joan Mary Bellmer was born in Brooklyn, New York in 1942. As a Burnt Hills Ballston Lake School bus driver for thirty years, Joan was known for her kindness and compassion. Her hobbies included gardening, arts and crafts, and working with children. She was a member of the Association of Hebrew Catholics. Joan was also co-leader of Miriam the Joy of Israel Havorout.
Posted here on Wednesday, August 31, 2022.
311 - Bruno LaVerdiere, of Hadley, renowned artist and college art professor, died peacefully on August 13, 2022, at the age of 85, in the Adirondack Mountains, where he has lived and worked for over 50 years. Bruno dedicated his life to his work in the studio and teaching art at many schools of art including Skidmore College and served as a long term adjunct professor at SUNY, Adirondack Community College. His work is in numerous private and public collections including the Hyde Collection, The American Craft Museum, Columbus Museum of Art, Everson Museum of Art, and the J. Patrick Lannan Collection. He was recognized locally and nationally for his megalithic sculptures, Stoneware horns, and ritual valentines. A kind and sweet-natured man whose contagious laughter enchanted everyone. He will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and generations of students who he adored.
Posted here on Wednesday, August 31, 2022.
310 - Austin Lee Flanders, 86, of Troy, passed away on August 17, 2022. Born on November 26, 1935, during the presidency of Franklin D. Roosevelt, Lee grew up in Baldwinsville, N.Y. After completing high school in 1953, Lee then attended Cornell University and graduated in 1957. Continuing on an educational track, Lee later earned his master's degree at SUNY - Cortland and then taught elementary school in Guilderland. Lee was a gentle man who was deeply committed to his faith and family, and guided by integrity and kindness. He delivered Meals on Wheels for Senior Services of Albany for over 35 years, until 2018.
Posted here on Wednesday, August 31, 2022.
309 - Edward F. Hill, 68, of Corinth, passed away Saturday, August 20, 2022. Born on October 20, 1953 in Saratoga Springs, Ed was a lifelong resident of Corinth and attended Corinth High School. He was first employed at Bennett's Furniture Store as a stock boy and later joined Jack Lawrence as a man of many trades. Some may remember him sitting at the carving station at Jack's Place for the famous Friday night buffet. When Jack's closed, Ed became a well-known custodian at the Corinth Elementary School, until his retirement in 2017. Ed served for several years as a volunteer firefighter with the Corinth Volunteer Fire Department.
Posted here on Wednesday, August 31, 2022.
Posted here on Wednesday, August 31, 2022.
281 - Barbara Jean Pierce, 76, of Burnt Hills, passed away August 2, 2022. Barbara was born in Niskayuna, graduated from Niskayuna High School in 1964 and went on to Hudson Valley Community College where she earned her business associate degree. After graduation, in 1966, she went to work at Schenectady Chemical's Research Center until 1972, when she took a leave of absence to become a mom and revel in the joys of motherhood. Later in life, she worked for the Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake School District as the principal's secretary at Charlton Heights Elementary School, where she retired from in 2008.
307 - Marie Myrtle Errante Bono, 98, of Loudonville, passed away on Wednesday morning, August 24, 2022. Marie was a loving and devoted wife and mother, a dedicated teacher, and a woman of unwavering determination and compassion best exemplified by the words of Saint Francis, "Nothing is so strong as gentleness, nothing so gentle as real strength." Born in Brooklyn on May 14, 1924, she graduated with a baccalaureate degree in English and education from St. John's University in New York City and with a master's degree from New York University, thus allowing her to teach both on the secondary and elementary levels. Her love was for the younger children, and she taught in elementary schools in Manhattan and Brooklyn and at Forest Park Elementary School in the South Colonie School District.
Posted here on Wednesday, August 31, 2022.
306 - Carol K. Wilkinson, 88, died in Alexandria, Va. on Saturday, August 20, 2022. She was born on December 27, 1933 in Pittston, Pa and grew up in West Pittston, Pa. She began her teaching career at Chevy Chase Elementary School in Chevy Chase, Md. She began her career in the Amsterdam School District as a social worker, enrolling children in the Head Start program, believing strongly in the benefits of early education for under-privileged children. She subsequently taught elementary school at the William B. Techler Elementary School. After retiring from the district, she taught at St. Mary's Institute in Amsterdam.
Posted here on Friday, August 26, 2022.
305 - Jo Anne Moore passed away on August 18, 2022, at the age of 92. Jo was born in St. Louis, Missouri. After graduating high school, she attended Drury College in Springfield, Missouri. Jo worked as a library aide at the elementary and middle school levels in Niskayuna, starting while her children were in school, not leaving until 1992. Later in life she embraced her love of books as the volunteer librarian at the Glenville Senior Center. Jo was active in all aspects of Girl Scouting for her whole life, starting at age 10.
Posted here on Friday, August 26, 2022.
304 - Kenneth P. Moran, 86, of Portsmouth, NH passed away on August 18, 2022. He was born on December 11, 1935 in Presque Isle, ME. He graduated from Presque Isle High School and earned a BS in Education from University of Maine, Presque Isle (formerly Aroostook State Teachers College) and an MS in Education from University of Maine, Gorham. He proudly served in the US Army at Fort Knox and Fort Sam Houston during the Korean Conflict. Ken was an elementary teacher at Fonda-Fultonville Central School in Fonda, NY for 30 years, and was known as a playful jokester quick to share a story from growing up on the farm in Presque Isle and was always willing to go above and beyond to help his students succeed. He was also employed by Brown’s Transportation as a school bus driver for many years.
Posted here on Friday, August 26, 2022.
303 - Brian Patrick McGarry, 65, of Rotterdam passed away Thursday, August 18, 2022. Born April 28, 1957, in Schenectady, NY, he was a graduate of Draper High School class of 1975. He went on to attend SUNY Geneseo where he played baseball and received a degree in Speech Communications in 1979. After graduating he started McGarry Photography and worked as a cameraman for Channel 6 for 11 years. After having three children, Brian decided to go back to school to pursue teaching and graduated with a Master's Degree in Elementary Education from The College of Saint Rose in 1992. He taught briefly fourth and fifth graders at Jefferson Elementary School in the Schalmont School District before accepting a job at Duanesburg Central Schools where he would go on to teach sixth graders for the next 24 years, beloved by his students and coworkers. He served as a legislator and later became Minority Leader of the Schenectady County Legislature from 2013 to his final days.
Posted here on Friday, August 26, 2022.
302 - Bernard Hungerford, 92, of Delmar, passed away August 17, 2022. Born August 29, 1929, in Oneonta, N.Y. Bernard was active in track in high school. He graduated from Cortland Cum Laude and taught physical education in the Bethlehem Central School District . Bernard also worked 20 years for the NYS Dept. of Education. After he retired he enjoyed gardening and growing vegetables and selling them from his home. Bernard also served in the Marine Corps after high school.
Posted here on Friday, August 26, 2022.
301 - Sister Barbara Cooper (Robert Anthony) SNJM, of Albany, died August 12, 2022. She started nursing studies at Maria College and went on to earn an M.S. in nursing in 1987. She gained breadth of knowledge and invaluable experience in clinical and emergency settings and nursing supervision at Children's Hospital, Washington, D.C., and St. Joseph's Hospital, Tampa, Fla. These years seemed a natural preparation for Barbara's call to service in rural central Florida where she founded the nursing program at Indian River Community College, Okeechobee, Fla. She organized all essential structures for the fledgling program such as curriculum, accreditation, coordination of student admission and evaluation, and staffing. While she navigated the college instructional complexities, her title was assistant professor of nursing, but her role was midwife/animator/motivator/leader. After 15 years as nursing program coordinator and instructor, with hundreds of student lives transformed, Barbara retired from the college in 2006.
Posted here on Sunday, August 21, 2022.
300 - Ma. Pilar Gemeinhardt, 97, of Averill Park, died Sunday, August 14, 2022. She was born in Mexico City, Mexico on September 2, 1924, the oldest of ten children. She graduated from the Normal Teachers School in 1942 and spent ten years teaching elementary school and caring for her younger siblings. Pilar was a homemaker, accomplished seamstress and volunteer for the Averill Park School District for 50 years from the time her oldest entered kindergarten until her youngest grandchild graduated from high school. She was the president of the Sand Lake School PTA and rose to PTA council president. She taught Spanish classes at the YWCA in Troy and introduced the Spanish language program to the Averill Park School District at the George Washington School. In addition, she taught Spanish at the elementary level for before and after school programs.
Posted here on Sunday, August 21, 2022.
299 - Shirley Drake Byers died August 4, 2022. The youngest of seven, she was born on May 19, 1928 in Franklin, NY. Despite being uprooted by the Great Depression and attending many schools, she graduated as valedictorian from Deposit Central School in 1946 and was awarded a scholarship to Albany State Teachers College. After having four children, she returned to college, completing her Bachelor's Degree and earning a Masters of Science in Audiology and Speech Language Pathology in 1971. She was a Speech Language Pathologist at Taconic Hills Central School District from 1968 - 1985.
Posted here on Sunday, August 21, 2022.
298 - Susan K. Levine, 75, of Juno Beach, FL, formerly of Jamesville, NY, died in West Palm Beach, FL on August 17, 2022. She received her undergraduate degree from SUNY Geneseo and her master's in education from Syracuse University. Susan began her teaching career at the Onondaga Nation Indian School in Lafayette, before moving to Maryland where she was an elementary school teacher in Montgomery County, Maryland. After she and her husband returned to Syracuse, she returned to teaching as the remedial reading specialist at Jamesville Elementary School, where she taught hundreds of children the essential skills to become avid readers.
Posted here on Friday, August 19, 2022.
297 - Donna (Russell) Grihin, 82, of Syracuse, passed away August 6, 2022. Born in Syracuse on July 20, 1940, Donna attended the former Central High School. Graduating early, she went on to work at Merchants National Bank, where she was employed for more than 25 years. After sending her daughter off to college, Donna felt inspired to pursue her own dream of becoming a teacher. She accrued enough college course credits in the following years to obtain the equivalent of a Bachelor's degree and then earned her teaching certificate. She was employed by the Syracuse City School District for several years, most notably at Nottingham High School. She continued her love of learning by attending courses at Onondaga Community College well into her 70's.
Posted here on Wednesday, August 17, 2022.
296 - Harry A. Sturges, 94, of Ravena, passed away on Thursday, August 11, 2022. Born in Frankfort, N.Y., he served in the U.S. Army for 18 months. After earning a B.S. at SUNY Oswego, Harry joined the Ravena community in 1950 as an industrial arts teacher in the Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk School District for 33 years, becoming chairperson of his department. The RCS 1960 Memoirs yearbook was dedicated to Harry "as a man whose guidance, friendship, and understanding have been available whenever or wherever it was needed." With his wry and infectious sense of humor, Harry was often invited to speak at teacher retirement and class reunion dinners. With his ability to reach consensus, Harry became a NYSUT negotiator for area school districts.
Posted here on Wednesday, August 17, 2022.
295 - Gail F. Nicholas,79, passed away on Thursday August 11, 2022. Born and educated in Schenectady, Gail was a 1961 graduate of Mont Pleasant High School. Gail graduated from S.U.N.Y New Paltz in 1965 with a degree in Art History/Education and went on to work as an Art teacher in several schools over her 25-year career including Guilderland, Immaculate Conception, St John the Evangelist and St Anthony's Schools.
Posted here on Monday, August 15, 2022.
294 - Angela Marie Franze Grew, 42, of West Hartford, Connecticut, died on August 9, 2022. Angela was born on February 22, 1980, in Albany, NY. She graduated from Shaker High School in the North Colonie School District, in 1998, and attended college and graduate school at The College of Saint Rose in Albany. Angela was a kindergarten teacher and literacy specialist, with a gift for connecting with the children she served. She loved teaching, gardening, music, and being with her family. She was passionate about young people, particularly helping children in need.
Posted here on Sunday, August 14, 2022.
293 - Albert E. Messina, 85, of Cambridge, passed away Wednesday, August 10, 2022. Born September 6, 1936 in Bennington, VT, Albert attended Cambridge Central School and served his country with the U.S. Army and at the time of discharge, he attained the rank of Master Sargeant. Albert then served in the Army Reserves for twenty years. He owned and operated Messina's Mobil Station in Cambridge for many years. Albert also worked for the Cambridge Central School as a school bus driver and served as President of CSEA.
Posted here on Sunday, August 14, 2022.
292 - Mary Elizabeth "Betty" Kennedy, 92, of Schoharie, passed away Wednesday, August 10, 2022. Betty was born February 8, 1930 in Troy, NY, and attended the former Cobleskill High School and also Schoharie High School where she graduated in 1947. Betty attended the Mildred Elley Business School and later worked for the State Bank of Albany in Bookkeeping. She later retired from Schoharie School Cafeteria where she cooked and worked the counter for 21 years. She was also a member of the Pinochle Club and volunteered at the Cobleskill Hospital Auxiliary.
Posted here on Friday, August 12, 2022.
291 - Eugene A. Joubert, 81, a longtime resident of Corinth, passed away Tuesday, August 9, 2022. Born on May 8, 1941 in Saratoga Springs, he attended LaSalle School in Albany. Eugene was employed as a custodian for Hadley-Luzerne Central School for many years until his retirement. He enjoyed fishing, camping, reading, and watching Westerns, especially Gunsmoke, and also enjoyed spending time with his family.
Posted here on Friday, August 12, 2022.
290 - Janet Scott Girvin, 91 of Loudonville, passed away Monday, August 8, 2022. She was born in New York City on August 28, 1930. Prior to starting a family, Janet was a kindergarten teacher at Southgate Elementary School in the North Colonie Central School District for several years. She loved her pool, tennis, paddle tennis, golf and bridge groups. She also enjoyed ice-skating, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, hiking and just being outside.
Posted here on Friday, August 12, 2022.
289 - Robert E. "Bob" Bennett, 90, of Halfmoon, passed away Saturday, August 6, 2022. He was born on July 21, 1932, in Modena, N.Y. and did his undergraduate studies at Harper College, currently SUNY Binghamton, received his master's degree from SUNY New Paltz and his doctorate in education from Pennsylvania State University. Dr. Bennett had been a teacher, administrator and retired from the Franklin Central School District, in Delaware County, as superintendent. He loved to travel, visiting places throughout the U.S., Europe, Asia and Africa. Bob was a man of strong convictions. During his working years, he most enjoyed his time spent in the classroom.
Posted here on Tuesday, August 10, 2022.
288 - Robert Bradshaw, 81, of Rotterdam, passed away on Friday August 5, 2022. Born and educated in Schenectady, Bob was a graduate of Mohonasen High School. A former employee of S.U.N.Y. Albany in the Mechanical Shop for over 29 years, Bob retired as a supervisor. He was a member and former President of the Rotterdam Eagles # 3610 and a member of VFW Post 1895 in Rotterdam.
Posted here on Tuesday, August 10, 2022.
287 - Sylvia Marie Lange (née Humphrey), 86, passed away July 30, 2022. A lifelong resident of Schenectady County, Sylvia graduated from St. Joseph's Academy in 1954 and Russell Sage College in 1958. She taught in the Schenectady City School District for over thirty years in various capacities, including reading specialist and elementary school teacher. Sylvia was always active in her community and supported a variety of causes: Girls, Inc., the Fresh Air Program, Schenectady Day Nursery and Lobster Fest, the Sunnyview Auxiliary and their fashion show, the Proctor's Guild and their annual meet-and-greet with Santa and Mrs. Claus, and the Schenectady Symphony League, to name but a few. She was a founding member of the Cat's Meow Red Hat Society.
Posted here on Tuesday, August 10, 2022.
286 - Erik P. Hoffmann, 82, of Glenmont, the Vincent O'Leary professor emeritus of political science at the State University of New York at Albany, passed away on August 3, 2022. He received a Ph.D. and M.A. in political science from Indiana University, and a B.A. in political science from Haverford College. Prior to his appointment at the University at Albany in 1969, he was on the faculty of Temple University. Dr. Hoffmann was a senior research fellow at Columbia University's Harriman Institute and an American scholar-in-residence at the Institute for East-West Security Studies. Erik was born in 1939 in New York City and attended Ethical Culture Fieldston School.
Posted on Monday, August 8, 2022.
285 - William Jon Gray, 66, of Glenmont, passed away July 27, 2022. He was a 1973 graduate of Bethlehem Central High School in Delmar, the New England Conservatory of Music in 1983. and he received his Doctor of Music from Indiana University Jacobs School of Music in Bloomington in 2008. From September 2000 to July 2014, Gray held the chair of the choral department at the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music. In July 2014, he was appointed director of Choral Studies at SUNY at Albany, responsible for Chamber Singers, University-Community Chorale, Survey of Operatic Literature, Diction, and Conducting. Most recently, he was conductor and artistic director of Saratoga Voices and Music Director at the Church of the Immaculate Conception in Glenville.
Posted here on Monday, August 8, 2022.
284 - Thaddeus Raushi of Scotia died on August 2, 2022. Born in Rochester, Dr. Raushi earned a BA in Theology from Valparaiso University, an MS in Education and a PhD in Social Work from the University at Albany. He then held Counseling positions with the Schenectady Neighborhood Youth Corp, the SUNY Educational Opportunity Centers in Troy, Albany and Schenectady and for twenty years in Counseling and as adjunct faculty with SUNY-SCCC until he retired Emeritus in 1997. Thad served on the SUNY Community College Faculty Council for many years.
Posted here on Sunday, August 7, 2022.
283 - Carole (Anderson) Callender, 76, of Liverpool, passed away on Sunday, July 31, 2022. Born and raised in Bridgeport, CT, Carole was a resident of Liverpool for the past 45 years. She completed her education at Syracuse University obtaining her Master's in Special Education. Carole enjoyed a 35-year career in Education. She retired in 2012 from Phoenix (NY) Central School District as a Special Education Teacher and also worked at North Syracuse Central School District in their Early Education Program. Carole's main focus in life was her family. She loved watching her NY Yankees, SU Basketball and spending time on the St. Lawrence River.
Posted here on Saturday, August 6, 2022.
282 - Cheryl Miner Swayne, 75 of Clifton Park, passed away July 31, 2022. Born on November 6, 1946, and raised in Rexford. She taught 37 years at Arongen Elementary School in the Shenendehowa School District. She truly loved every minute of it and loved every student. Cheryl was creative and a talented artist. She enjoyed painting, crafts, and basket making. She was an avid reader, and you could often find her with a book in the sun by the pool.
Posted here on Saturday, August 6, 2022.
Posted here on Saturday, August 6, 2022.
258 - Beverly Daffner, 77 of Coram, New York, passed away on July 20, 2022. Beverly was born in Schenectady, New York and in her youth was regularly seen helping in the Mt. Pleasant Bakery, owned and operated by her mother Lillian Daffner. Beverly attended Linton High School, graduated SUNY Oneonta, attended New York University and University of Vermont, before joining the faculty in the Smithtown School District in Suffolk County as a 3rd grade teacher at Mt Pleasant Elementary School. She then taught 6th, then 5th grade and went on to teach at the middle school, staying in the same district for 34 years. She was a monumental figure in her students' lives.
280 - Mary Rose (Mullany) Farina, 85, of Loudonville, passed away Tuesday, August 2, 2022. Mary Rose was born in Albany on May 18, 1937. She attended Vincentian Institute and Albany High School and worked for the New York Telephone Company following her graduation. Mary Rose became a stay-at-home mom following the birth of her son; returning to work in 1978 as a monitor in the South Colonie School District, retiring in 1995. Mary Rose was active in the West Albany Italian Benevolent Society (WAIBS) Women's Auxiliary most recently as chaplin and as a long-time fierce competitor in the bocce and dart leagues.
Posted here on Saturday, August 6, 2022.
279 - Bernard W. Brock "Bernie", 83, of Lake George, NY, passed away on July 23, 2022. Bernie was born on May 22, 1939 in Ticonderoga. He attended SUNY Oswego, graduating with a BS in Industrial Arts Teaching. Subsequently, he obtained a teaching position at Glens Falls Junior High as an IA teacher. After three years he moved to the Lake George Central School District where he remained for the rest of his teaching career, also teaching Driver Ed at the school for a period of time. He coached Varsity and JV baseball, amassing winning seasons and was very active in both the local and state teacher's union.
Posted here on Saturday, August 6, 2022.
278 - Maureen P. (Corrigan) Wronkowski, 72, of Leland, NC, passed away Tuesday, July 26, 2022. Born in Brooklyn, NY on May 19, 1950, Maureen grew up in Lynbrook, NY and graduated from Lynbrook High School in 1968. She later attended SUNY Albany and earned her BA in English in 1972 and her BA in Education in 1975. Upon graduation, Maureen began her 34 year teaching career at Columbia High School in East Greenbush teaching English. Maureen always placed the well being of her family, whom she so very much loved, and her many cherished friends ahead of herself.
Posted here on Friday, August 5, 2022.
277 - Joan Murray, 68 of Albany, died on August 1, 2022. Joan was born in Albany and graduated from Marylrose Academy in 1971 and D'youville College in 1975. She earned her master's degree from The College of Saint Rose. She was employed by Bethlehem Central Schools for many years as a special education teacher. Her students felt what everyone feels around Joan - valued, welcomed and appreciated.
Posted here on Friday, August 5, 2022.
276 - Rita Ann (McHenry) Swezey, of Hartford, NY, passed away on July 31, 2022. Rita was born in Granville, NY on July 22, 1956. She and her husband owned and operated Swezey View Farm where they worked side by side and raised their family. Rita was a member of the Hartford Volunteer Fire Department and Auxiliary serving in many capacities over the years. She enjoyed her time as a teacher's aide and bus driver at Hartford Central School. Rita was known to be the biggest cheerleader for her kids and grandkids at all of their sporting events and many activities.
Posted here on Friday, August 5, 2022.
275 - Patricia A. Mossey, 77, of Latham, entered into eternal life on Sunday, July 31, 2022. Born in Green Island, on January 6, 1945, Pat worked for many years at the Shaker Junior High cafeteria kitchen. She loved her family vacations to Cape Cod. She enjoyed craft fairs with her sister. Pat loved family gatherings especially Christmas and her Thursday night "tea social" with the girls.
Posted her on Friday, August 5, 2022.
274 - Syracuse, NY - Rosemary (Collea) Battey, formerly of Utica, passed away on Wednesday, July 27, 2022. Born in Utica, NY, Rosemary graduated from T.R. Proctor High School and continued her education at SUNY Cortland where she earned a Bachelors Degree in Education. Rosemary was employed by the Utica City School District, as a teacher for many years prior to her retirement.
Posted here on Friday, August 5, 2022.
273 - Elly (Gysin) Maag-Benoit, 91, of Stony Creek, died Sunday, June 19, 2022, in West Palm Beach, Florida. Elly was born in Basel, Switzerland on October 21, 1930. After growing up in Switzerland during World War II, Elly and her husband came to the United States in the mid-1950's to build a life first in New Jersey and then to raise a family after moving to the quiet river village of Castleton-on-the-Hudson, NY. During the 1960's, 70's and 80's Elly became entrenched in the local community and was well known for her involvement in the school system as an art teacher, active in the Methodist church and a supporter of civic organizations such as the garden club. Elly was an avid silversmith and traveled throughout the region displaying and selling her handmade jewelry.
Posted here on Friday, August 5, 2022.
272 - Edna Frances (EF) Holmes, 93, passed away July 26, 2022. She was born on January 24, 1929 in Harriman, Tennessee, grew up in rural eastern Tennessee, graduated from Harriman High School and Tennessee Technological Institute, where she earned her teaching degree. After receiving her degree she was a home economics teacher for the children of employees at the Oak Ridge Atomic Power Laboratory. EF eventually moved to Scotia where her husband was an engineer with General Electric and EF was involved with the GE Wives Club. In 1968 the family moved to Clifton Park, and in 1980 EF became a realtor with Realty USA.
Posted here on Friday, August 5, 2022.
Posted here on Friday, August 5, 2022.
271 - Elizabeth Dickson Lang, 87, of Glass Lake, entered eternal life on July 22, 2022. Bette was born in Troy, attended Troy High School and graduated from Russell Sage College in 1956. She taught in the Averill Park Central School District for 26 years, was loved and respected by her numerous students, and never forgot a name or face. In addition to being an admired teacher and role model for hundreds, she juggled returning to school for her master's degree in education, raising three children, caring for elderly parents and aunts, bringing animals into her home and being a loving wife.
Posted here on Friday, August 5, 2022.
270 - Mary Beth T. Leonard, 75, of Watervliet, passed away July 28, 2022. Born in Troy, on March 31, 1947, she grew up in Port Schuyler and was a 1965 graduate of Catholic Central. She went on to continue her education, receiving a B.S. in Education from Russell Sage College. After graduation she taught at Carroll Hill Elementary School in Troy, was a substitute teacher at Waterford-Halfmoon, and managed the Barbara Thomas Modeling School in Latham. Mary Beth was very involved in efforts advocating for people with Multiple Sclerosis and was on the board of the New England Chapter of the M.S. Society.
Posted here on Friday, August 5, 2022.
269 - Norman J. Truax, 67, died Tuesday, July 26, 2022. Norman was born October 6, 1954 and was a lifetime resident of the Scotia area. He was a graduate of the Scotia-Glenville High School. Norman was a school bus driver for the Brown Transportation in Scotia for many years. He was a member of the Guan-Ho-Ha Fish and Game Club in Glenville, NY. He enjoyed archery, hunting and fishing.
Posted here on Friday, August 5, 2022.
268 - Paul F. Nichols, of Voorheesville, passed away at the age of 82, on Monday, July 25, 2022. Born on May 5, 1940, in Herkimer, N.Y., he was a graduate of Herkimer High School. After graduating from college with a degree in political science from Alfred University, Paul taught social studies at Frankfort-Schuyler Central School. After teaching, Paul served as assistant director of Mohawk Valley Economic Development District and was a member of the Recreation Commission in the Village of Herkimer. In the late 1970s, Paul relocated his family from Herkimer to the Albany area where he worked in property management for L.A. Swyer Companies and Chase Enterprises for over 20 years.
Posted here on Friday, August 5, 2022.
267 - Nanci Z. Montuori of Niskayuna passed away Monday, July 25, 2022. Born on June 9, 1961, in Syracuse, she was a special education teacher for 30 years and worked at the Center for Disability Services, South Colonie Central Schools, and most recently Clover Patch Preschool. In the summers she enjoyed boating on Lake George, camping, and hiking. In the winter you could find her in ice hockey rinks all over the Northeast and beyond, supporting both of her children's teams, never missing a game. Her kindness and patience helped shape the lives of many students over her years of teaching, leaving a lasting impression on every child she met.
Posted here on Friday, August 5, 2022.
266 - Lucy T. Parks, 81, passed away Tuesday, July 26th, 2022. Born in Schenectady, Lucy graduated from Mont Pleasant High School, a time which she remembered with great fondness. While bringing up her children in Rotterdam, Lucy worked at Draper School (which later merged with the Mohonasen Central School District) in the cafeteria. She was an integral part of the community, always making sure each child was provided for and taken care of. She was a 'team mom' for all of her kids' sports teams and could be found working the concession stand at many a game.
Posted here on Friday, August 5, 2022.
265 - Melodie "Dee" H. Neary, 72, of Richmondville, NY and Palm Harbor, FL died Monday, July 25, 2022. Dee began what would become 48 years of dedication to Jefferson Central School in Schoharie County in 1955 when she attended Kindergarten. She graduated from Jefferson Central School in 1968 and pursued an education degree at the State University of New York at Cortland which she obtained in 1972. In 1976, she was hired by Jefferson Central School as an elementary school teacher. She would serve 35 years in that position retiring in 2011. She cherished her time at Jefferson and few things made her happier or prouder than meeting former students, sharing memories, and hearing about where life had taken them.
Posted here on Wednesday, July 27, 2022.
264 - William G. Coen, 82, of Guilderland, died on Thursday, July 21, 2022. Mr. Coen was born in Oceanside, N.Y. and was employed as a physics teacher for the Longwood Central School District in Middle Island, N.Y.
Posted here on Tuesday, July 26, 2022.
263 - Ruth Elizabeth Bergeron, a long-time resident of Schenectady, died Tuesday, July 19, 2022. She was 95 years old. Ruth was an inspiration - a woman whom many admired, and for good reason. She was - in a word - a force . . . Ruth attended Pembroke College in Providence, Rhode Island where she earned a BA in Biology. In the mid-1960s, Ruth and her family moved to Schenectady where Ruth taught science at a local high school in Schenectady for a couple of years. A self-confessed "political junkie," Ruth was very active in local government, professional and service organizations.
Posted here on Tuesday, July 26, 2022.
262 - Joyce Minor Schork of Delmar passed from her earthly life on July 20, 2022, to her eternal peace just shy of her 98th birthday. Born on August 22, 1924, during World War II she collected cans, newspapers, rolled bandages and had "missile-watch" shifts at the town hall. As a cadet nursing student at Waterbury (Connecticut) Hospital, she was the first married woman and young mother to be allowed to complete her nurse's training. She worked at the Danbury, CT, hospital in pediatrics. She had a passion for her work with children, and after work as a visiting nurse and in Bethel, CT, schools at various clinics, she became a full-time school nurse. Joyce retired from the position of head nurse at Bethel High after 22 years. Then, she and her husband hit the road with their Chevy Suburban and their Airstream Trailer.
Posted here on Monday, July 25, 2022.261 - Esther C. Dansky, 87, passed away on Thursday, July 21, 2022. She was born on October 26, 1934, in Malone, NY, educated in Malone Public Schools, and earned a BA in Education at SUNY Plattsburgh in 1956. Esther joined the faculty of Queensbury Schools that September and from that point considered the Glens Falls area home. She was an active member of the Faculty Association serving on many committees and acting as its secretary for eight years. Esther also served as a cooperating teacher for SUNY Plattsburgh students. After thirty-one years of teaching, she retired in 1991.
Posted here on Monday, July 25, 2022.
260 - Colleen Mary Halse, 69, of lake George, passed away on Friday, July 22, 2022. Colleen grew up in Watervliet and was a 1971 graduate of Catholic Central. She went on to further her education, doing her undergraduate studies at Siena College and receiving her master's degree in education from SUNY Albany. She worked as a teacher at Cohoes High School until taking time off to raise her children. Later, she worked as a pharmaceutical sales representative for several drug companies, including Bristol Myers Squibb, Sterling Winthrop, and UCB.
Posted here on Monday, July 25, 2022.
259 - Ralph Leizer, 85 of Guilderland, passed away Sunday, July 17, 2022. He was born in Albany and graduated from Albany High School and continued his education by graduating from the State University of New York at Albany. He was a high school math and computer teacher at South Colonie High School for 31 years, and also spent one year at Spring Valley. He continued to work part-time for the N.Y.S. Department of Civil Service, administering New York State Civil Service exams for about 60 years, and well into his 80's. Ralph and his wife enjoyed yearly summer vacations camping with their three children, and in retirement they traveled all over the world, all seven continents.
Posted here on Monday, July 25, 2022.
Posted here on Saturday, July 23, 2022.
257 - Mary M. Berardi, 106, of Kingston, entered eternal life, Thursday, July14, 2022. Mary attended Kingston High School, before going to work at Jacobson's Shirt Factory in Kingston. Mary and her husband raised their family in Kingston. As a homemaker, she cooked and shared many picnics and birthday parties with family, neighbors and friends. She and her twin sister Alice, loved to walk, especially from Kingston to East Kingston. Later Mary worked as a school bus driver and then as a school crossing guard. She eventually worked at and retired from Rotron in Woodstock.
Posted here on Friday, July 22, 2022.
256 - John P. Walsh, 92, passed away on July 18, 2022. Formerly of Olean and Allegany, N.Y., he relocated to Loudonville several years ago. He attended St. Bonaventure Parochial School and Allegany High School. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1947 to 1951 as a signalman in the Atlantic and Mediterranean Fleets. Following his service, he received a B.A. from Miami University, Oxford, Ohio and an M.A. from St. Bonaventure University. He began his 30-year career as an English teacher at Ellicottville High School in 1961 and retired from Allegany Central School in 1991.
Posted here on Friday, July 22, 2022.
255 - William E. Telasky, 85, of Rensselaer, passed away on Sunday, July 17, 2022. Born in Albany, Bill was a graduate of Philip Schuyler High School and George Washington University. He was a teacher and basketball coach at Christian Brothers Academy in Albany followed by 33 years of teaching at Columbia High School in the East Greenbush Central School District until this past June. He loved his summer trips to Maine and adored his kitties, Penguin and Rosie.
Posted here on Friday, July 22, 2022.
254 - On July 16, 2022, Joan Marlis Petteys Mullin, passed away. She was 89 years old. Born on April 29, 1933, she was a lifelong Ballston Spa native. Joan was well-loved by all who had the pleasure to know her. She was a graduate of SUNY Potsdam as a music major, sharing her love of music with many generations. She was the mother of five children but loved and nurtured many throughout her years in the Ballston Spa Public School District as a music teacher and later as a fixture at The Church Mouse Nursery School in the First Baptist Church of Ballston Spa.
Posted here on Monday, July 18, 2022.
253 - Betty Lou Mathis, 89 of Latham, passed away July 12, 2022. Betty was born and educated in Schuylerville, earned her bachelor's degree from the Crane School of Music at SUNY Potsdam and her master's degree from Boston University. She resided in Schuylerville until moving to Minoa in 1953, and then to Latham in 1956, where she remained a resident for the rest of her life. Miss Mathis was a music teacher in the South Colonie School system for 35 years until her retirement in 1993. She was also a church organist at St. Luke's Church in Catskill, Loudonville Presbyterian Church, Newtonville United Methodist Church, and the Cathedral of All Saints in Albany (where she was also a dedicated communicant), retiring in 2004. She was a member of the NYS United Teachers and the American Guild of Organists.
Posted here on Sunday, July 17, 2022.
252 - John P. Baldasaro, 92, a long-time resident of Wilton and Clifton Park, N.Y., passed away on Friday, July 15, 2022. He grew up in the Bronx, and was a graduate of Cardinal Hayes High School where in addition to receiving an education to prepare him for future endeavors, he especially excelled on the football field. He continued his education at New York University on a football scholarship. After graduating NYU, John was drafted by the Washington Redskins but fulfilled his obligation to become a U.S. Marine rising to the rank of captain. Upon completion of his military service, he taught physical education at Herricks UFSD and was a House Master at Jericho UFSD both on Long Island, New York. In 1968, John became the principal of Burnt Hills Ballston Lake Junior High School until his retirement in 1986.
Posted here on Sunday, July 17, 2022.
251 - Lois Carolyn Reed Mitchell, of Rensselaer, passed away July 5, 2022, at the age of 96. Lois was a member of the Pythian Sisters - Joan of Arc Temple. Lois worked for the New York Telephone Company after graduating from Rensselaer High School. Many remember her from working in the cafeteria at the Van Rensselaer School in the Rensselaer City School District.
Posted here on Sunday, July 17, 2022.
250 - Gregory A. Farrell, 71, of Troy, died on Saturday, July 16, 2022. He was born February 23, 1951, in Troy. He grew up in Griswold Heights, attended Sacred Heart School and graduated from Troy High School. He was a taxi driver for over 30 years for Bragel and Black and White and worked as a school bus driver for National and Star and Strand. He spent many summers camping at Alpine Lake.
Posted here on Sunday, July 17, 2022.249 - Thomas Gould of Saratoga Springs, peacefully went to his heavenly home on July 12, 2022 at the age of 84. A career educator, Tom served over 40 years in public and Catholic school education, starting as an English teacher at Copiaque HS on Long Island and then Westlake HS in Thornwood, NY. From there, he brought his family north and was the Principal and Assistant Superintendent at Ballston Spa before taking the helm as Superintendent at Corinth, where he led the school district for 20 years. After retirement from public education, he continued to serve as the Principal at Christ the King School in Guilderland and later as a mentor to Catholic School Principals in the local area.
Posted here on Sunday, July 17, 2022.
248 - Mildred E. Lee, 86 of Ballston Lake, and formerly of Waterford, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 10, 2022. Born in Halfmoon, Mildred had been employed at the New York State Division of Military and Naval Affairs and retired in 1996. Prior to that, she assisted in the cafeteria at Waterford Halfmoon School. She was active in the former Clifton Park United Methodist Church and had served as treasurer. She was a volunteer with Meals on Wheels and also belonged to the Hayner Family Association which is a national association of Hayner family members and holds an annual reunion.
Posted here on Sunday, July 17, 2022.247 - Ralph "Doc" E. Wehnau, 93, of Voorhees, New Jersey, died on Monday, July 11, 2022. He was raised and resided in West Sand Lake for many years, moving to Phoenix, Ariz. and then Moorestown, N.J. He was a graduate of Averill Park Schools and for several years was a beloved school bus driver for the district. He enjoyed spending time and boating on Burden Lake. Ralph was a zoo keeper at the Phoenix Zoo in Arizona. He was a past fire chief of the West Sand Lake Fire Company and the last co-founder of the Sand Lake Ambulance. He was a Navy veteran of the Korean War.
Posted here on Sunday, July 17, 2022.
246 - Ronald C. Gillespie, 87 of Waterford, passed away Thursday, July 7, 2022. He was a 1952 graduate of Waterford High School, and a 1956 graduate of Syracuse University. He received his master's degree from Siena College in 1966. Ron was a teacher and social studies department chair at Waterford-Halfmoon High School from 1958 - 1970. He then served as assistant principal at Voorheesville from 1970 - 1973 and then principal and assistant superintendent at Cohoes Schools from 1973 - 1979. In 1979, he became superintendent of schools in Galway and served there until his retirement in 1994. He was inducted into the Waterford-Halfmoon Hall of Fame in 1990 and the Capital District Basketball Hall of Fame in 2015. He was also a veteran of the U.S. Army.
Posted here on Wednesday, July 13, 2022.
245 - Raymond Kenneth Davignon, 87, formerly of South Glens Falls, NY passed away July 8, 2022. Born March 14, 1935, in Glens Falls, NY he graduated from Glens Falls High School in 1954. Following high school Raymond enlisted in the United States Army. He proudly served stationed in West Germany on the Herzo Base from 1955-1959. Raymond worked for the New York State Department of Corrections until his retirement in 1991. He later worked as a cook at the Glens Falls high school cafeteria.
Posted here on Wednesday, July 13, 2022.
244 - Jean H. (House) McCullough, 95, of Guilderland, passed away July 9, 2022. A graduate of White Plains High School, Jean attended Lycoming College in Williamsport, Pa. Jean was employed by the Guilderland School District as a reading teaching assistant, retiring in 2009. Jean enjoyed traveling, especially to Ireland. She sang in a women's choir called Melodears and loved playing Bridge, which she did almost once a week for over 50 years. Most of all, she loved having a house full of family and friends.
Posted here on Wednesday, July 13, 2022.
243 - Mary G. Jeram, 93, of Delmar, passed away July 9, 2022. Born in Albany, she graduated from the Academy of the Holy Names and the College of New Rochelle. Upon graduation from college, Mary was a telephone operator and on the secretarial staff at Bell Telephone in New York City for several years. Due to a teacher shortage at the time, her sister-in-law Tedi suggested she become a teacher. Mary left New York City, returned to Albany, and earned her master's degree in teaching from The College of Saint Rose. Mary taught in the Albany City School District for 30 years. She was a devoted sister, aunt and loyal friend.
Posted here on Tuesday, July 12, 2022.
242 - Margie A. Gibbs, 91, of Jordan, passed away Saturday, July 9, 2022. Born in Skaneateles Falls, Margie was a 1948 graduate of Skaneateles High School. She lived in the Elbridge area for the past 65 years. Margie was a former school bus driver for the West Genesee School District. One of her favorite activities was camping with family.
Posted here on Tuesday, July 12, 2022.
241 - John Raymond DuBois, 93 of Latham, entered into eternal rest on Friday, July 8, 2022. Born in Troy on May 10, 1929, John, affectionately known by family and friends as "Jack" or "Duber," attended Catholic Central High in Troy and SUNY Oneonta where he attained his master's degree in education. Jack worked as a teacher for South Colonie School District for many years. He had a passion for coaching sports and had an extensive coaching career which spanned multiple generations. He enjoyed many years dedicating his time and efforts to high school basketball and football, college football (Siena) and women's basketball (Russell Sage) as well as little league.
Posted here on Sunday, July 10, 2022.
240 - Barbara (Kordziel) Goodspeed, 72, of Northumberland, died Thursday, July 7, 2022. She was born December 6, 1949, in Ticonderoga, NY, graduated from Champlain Valley Nursing School and worked for many years as a Medical Assistant Teacher for the Warren/Washington County BOCES in Hudson Falls. While at BOCES she excelled as a teacher for her students, whom she loved. She participated in Skills U.S.A and taught CPR classes for the Red Cross. Caring, loving and sociable were all qualities Barbara possessed.
Posted here on Sunday, July 10, 2022.
239 - Robert W. Nolin, 84 of Waterford, passed away on Thursday, June 30, 2022. Born and educated in Watervliet, Bob was a member of the U.S. Merchant Marine and worked for many years on numerous tugboats as a cook and deckhand. He retired from the Mobil Oil Co. Upon retirement, he drove school bus for seven years for the Shenendehowa School District and then drove the Waterford Senior Bus for five years. He was a proud veteran of the U.S. Air Force and member of the American Legion, Charles J. Brady Post 235.
Posted here on Sunday, July 10, 2022.
238 - Sandra "Kay" Akin, 61 of Johnsonville, died July 5, 2022. Born in Schenectady on November 24, 1960, she was a graduate of Hoosic Valley High School, She earned her teaching degree at Castleton State College in Vermont and then attended SUNY Albany, where she received her master's degree. Kay was a longtime teacher at the Brittonkill Central School District, working for 34 years before retiring in 2016, just in time to start her new role as "Grammy." At home, Kay enjoyed gardening and tending to her flowers, word games and she was an amazing cook.
Posted here on Saturday, July 9, 2022.
237 - Alice McGarry Hart, 85, of Fulton, NY, passed Friday, July 1st, 2022. Alice was born on Long Island, NY on October 26, 1936. She became a teacher after graduating from SUNY Oneonta. Alice taught in Utica, NY. She married in 1965 and moved to Oriskany, NY where she lived for most of her life and raised her three children. Alice enjoyed many things in life including walking, riding her bike, running and anything outdoors. She always made sure she had a scanner in her home, so she knew when there was an emergency in the area. She often went to calls and helped those injured in accidents.
Posted here on Friday, July 8, 2022. 236 - Althea E. Kampf Hamilton, 83, of West Sand Lake, died on Monday, July 4, 2022. A graduate of Albany Academy for Girls, she earned her bachelor's degree from Syracuse University and master's degree from the State University of New York at Albany. Althea was a computer programming teacher at Algonquin Middle School in Averill Park for 12 years, retiring 26 years ago and previously worked for the New York State Department of Health. Althea loved skiing, golf, gardening, swimming, cooking and playing guitar, but most of all, spending time with her family.
Posted here on Friday, July 8, 2022.
235 - Mary Mackin Dunning, 108 (or 109) years old, of Ilion, NY, passed away in 2001. She was born December 16, 1892 and graduated from high school in 1910 from St. Mary's Academy in Little Falls, NY. She started teaching in 1915 and retired after 52 years when she was 75. She bought her first car in 1915, but was unable to vote until 1920.
Posted here on Thursday, July 7, 2022.
234 - Ann La Montagne Karl passed away on June 21, 2022 at 100 years of age. She loved her life as a wife, mother and grandmother. She was a 1944 graduate of the College of Saint Rose. A recipient of their Carondelet Lifetime Achievement Award, she served as President and an active member in their Alumni Association. After retiring from teaching at St. John the Evangelist School, she and her husband traveled the world extensively. She was also an active volunteer at Proctors, The Schenectady County Historical Society, and the Schenectady County Retired Teachers Association. In addition she started and headed up the Saint Clare's Gift Shop Volunteers.
Posted here on Tuesday, July 5, 2022.
233 - James R. Wilson, 78, of South Glens Falls, passed away Tuesday, June 28, 2022. He graduated from Schroon Lake Central School in 1962. Jim continued his education receiving his Bachelor' degree in education and followed with his master's degree in Education, both at SUNY Plattsburgh. Jim was a much-loved teacher dedicated and devoted to enriching the lives of his students during his 35 years of teaching at Harrison Avenue Elementary School in the South Glens Falls School District. He was highly admired for his role as the President of the South Glens Falls Teacher's Association for numerous years.
Posted here on Tuesday, July 5, 2022.
232 - Grant Winfield Smith Jr., 79, of Menands, passed away Thursday, June 30, 2022. Determined to serve the community he treasured, at 18 years old Grant joined the Menands Fire Co. #1 as a volunteer firefighter. He served as fire chief and president, was the fire coordinator for the Town of Colonie and a founding member of Riverside Volunteer Ambulance Squad. In addition, Grant was co-owner of Village Transportation Bus Company and retired from his position as superintendent of Water for the Village of Menands in 2001. He reinvented himself as a school bus driver for Folmsbee Transportation, a job he cherished, and retired again in 2018.
Posted here on Tuesday, July 5, 2022.
231 - Phebe Ann Gati, 86, of Gloversville, NY, passed away on Wednesday, June 29, 2022. She was born on May 26, 1936, in Pittsburgh, PA. Ann was an art teacher at the Niskayuna Central School district for 17 years as well as an Artist. In her spare time, she enjoyed sewing, reading, hiking, and traveling. Ann also made sure to never miss an episode of Wheel of Fortune or Jeopardy. Most importantly, Ann loved to spend time with her family.
Posted here on Tuesday, July 5, 2022.
230 - Edna Ryan Wells, 104 and a half, of Troy, died Sunday, June 26, 2022. She had resided in North Troy for many years and was a graduate of Lansingburgh High School, class of 1935 and Russell Sage College, class of 1939. In 1946, she received a master's degree from Cornell University. Edna taught home economics in Green Island, Troy and Lansingburgh school districts, retiring in 1977. She stepped on the soil of all 50 states. She was a member of home economics associations, parent-teacher associations, teacher associations, retired teacher associations, Third Presbyterian Church and formerly the First Baptist Church of Troy and its choir, Sunday School, Women's Service Guild, Diaconate Board and a substitute organist.
Posted here on Tuesday, July 5, 2022.