John A. Chalmers
Feb 17, 2026
MIDDLE GROVE -
John A. Chalmers, age 80, passed away peacefully on February 17, 2026, at his home in Middle Grove, New York, after a brief illness.
Born on March 10, 1945, in Port Chester, New York, to George John and Helen Bassi, John lived a life centered on his family. He was a loving husband and father whose greatest joy came...
Stacey Ann Harrje
Feb 15, 2026
CHESTERTOWN –
Stacey Ann Harrje of Chestertown passed away peacefully on February 15, 2026 at the Gateway House of Peace in Ballston Spa, NY following a January diagnosis of glioblastoma.
Stacey was a loving wife, mother, sister, friend, and educator. She enjoyed making her home a welcoming place by cooking delicious meals and beautifully decorating for every holiday. She loved with a...
Brian D. Plue
Feb 14, 2026
SCHENECTADY –
Brian D. Plue passed away surrounded by the love of his family on Saturday, February 14, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of laughter and warmth.
He was a graduate of Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake High School and the State University of New York at Cortland. An enthusiastic athlete, Brian played soccer and baseball, later continuing his love of the game with...
Lynne O'Neill
Feb 14, 2026
HAGAMAN –
Lynne O'Neill, 71, passed away following a long illness at her daughter's home in Hagaman, surrounded by her loving family, on Saturday, February 14th, 2026.
Lynne was born on October 4th, 1954 at St. Mary's Hospital, Amsterdam, to the late Shirley Partridge, and lived most of her life in Amsterdam, until retiring to Waterloo, South Carolina in 2018.
Lynne spent many...
Sandra "Sandy" Lee Fain
Feb 14, 2026
ROTTERDAM –
Sandra "Sandy" Lee Fain, 71, passed away peacefully on February 14, 2026, surrounded by her family and friends.
Sandra was born in Schenectady, New York on November 14, 1954, to Raymer and Elizabeth Dean. Sandy attended Mohonasen High School in Rotterdam, NY. Sandy was a longtime employee of the Kesselring Site in West Milton, NY, where she was one of...
Jean S. Tann
Feb 13, 2026
ALBANY -
Jean Sylvia Tann passed away on February 13, 2026 in Albany, NY at age 90.
Youngest daughter of the late Elliott and Kathleen (Turner) Tann.
Jean (known as JT) was pre-deceased by Shirley Warren, her long-time friend and companion of many years.
Jean was pre-deceased by her siblings Curtis (Ethel), James (Rosemary), Carrie (John) and Kathleen (William). Survivors include nephews, Martin Tann...
JoAnn Elizabeth Bratge-Lockrow
Feb 12, 2026
BALLSTON SPA –
JoAnn Elizabeth Bratge-Lockrow, a beloved mother, daughter, sister, friend, and devoted caretaker, passed away unexpectedly on February 12, 2026, surrounded by family and loved ones.
JoAnn Elizabeth Bratge was born on June 23, 1965, in Saratoga Springs, New York, and grew up in Schuylerville, New York, where she graduated from Schuylerville High School in 1983. She later earned her...
Virginia J. Murphy
Feb 10, 2026
EAST GREENBUSH –
Virginia J. Murphy, 94, beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, left this world on February 10, 2026 to enjoy eternal life with our Lord.
Virginia was born on December 16, 1931 in New York City. She married Arthur J. Murphy in 1950. The Murphys had three sons: Arthur, Jr., Anthony, and Edward. She was an ardent believer in the value...
Giovanni A. Law-D'Angelo
Feb 10, 2026
SHARON SPRINGS –
Giovanni A. Law-D’Angelo, aged 19, of Sharon Springs, New York, passed away unexpectedly at his home on February 10, 2026. In this time of profound loss, his family finds comfort in the assurance that Giovanni is safely in Heaven, cradled in the arms of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Born on July 4, 2006, in Schenectady, Giovanni was...
Yvonne Berschwinger
Feb 9, 2026
ALTAMONT -
Yvonne's soul left peacefully on the evening of Feb 9, 2026 with her daughters by her side, holding her hands.
She was predeceased by her loving husband of 66 years Richard (Dick).
Yvonne was a life well lived, full of family, friends, her home, gardening, sewing, and travel. She was proud of her RN degree and worked at many health care...
John Frederick Schenck, MD PhD
Feb 8, 2026
SCHENECTADY—
John F. Schenck, M.D., Ph.D., a physicist, research scientist and physician, whose work on high-field Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) revolutionized modern medicine, passed away on Feb. 8, 2026. He died at home in Voorheesville, NY, after a long illness. He was the central figure in the development of the first clinically viable 1.5 Tesla MRI scanner for General Electric, a...
Susan Lindgren Sullivan
Feb 6, 2026
ALBANY –
The angels guided her into heaven in the willow hour. Susan Sullivan, 71, born November 2, 1954, who was affectionally called swedey by her husband, departed February 5, 2026 after a brief but nagging illness. She was the loving daughter of the late Edwin Lindgren and Margaret Austin Lindgren. She grew up in Latham and was a graduate of...
Samuel Rowan Lopez
Feb 3, 2026
TROY –
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Samuel Rowan Lopez, who departed this life on February 3, 2026, at the age of 1.
Born on January 21, 2025, Samuel brought an abundance of joy and light to all who knew him during his brief but meaningful time with us.
Affectionately known as "Ham Ham," Samuel was a...
Mona (Guay) McQuillen
Feb 2, 2026
SELKIRK –
Daughter of Madeline (Genazzi) Guay and Paul Guay. Predeceased by her daughter, Erica Romanowski on September 9, 2022, and her daughters’ Dad Robert McQuillen January 10, 2003. Mona is survived by her Daughter Marlies McQuillen Peters (Bryan) and Granddaughter Aleah Peters; Granddaughter Kayla (Connor) Simpson and Great Grandsons Parker and Carter; Granddaughter Jenna (Eli) Maupin, Great Granddaughter Millie and...
Danny H. Bigness
Feb 1, 2026
GANSEVOORT –
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Danny H. Bigness, 68, of Gansevoort, formerly of Greenwich, who departed this life on February 1, 2026, at Saratoga Hospital. Born on April 12, 1957, in Albany, New York, he was the son of the late Donald K. Bigness Sr. and Mary Bigness.
Raised in Albany and East Greenbush,...
Mi-Lyn Joan Dean Dolan
Jan 29, 2026
COEYMANS -
Mi-Lyn Joan Dean Dolan, 71, died peacefully in her home in Coeymans surrounded by her loved ones on January 29, 2026.
Mi-Lyn was born to Milo Dean and Naome Dean on May 7, 1954 in Schenectady, NY. She is survived by her husband Thomas Dolan and their 4 children: Dolan Dolan, Rachel Dolan, Sara Dolan, and Neal Dolan; and by...
Marcia P. Manginelli (Bailey)
Jan 28, 2026
COLONIE -
Our beloved matriarch, Marcia P. Manginelli, born in Albany, daughter of Edward R. Mangelsdorf Sr. and Marion K. (Fish), passed away peacefully.
She was resilient to her core—strong in ways that mattered—and faced life with humor, wit, and just the right amount of sarcasm.
She had a gift for conversation and loved being around people: talking, laughing, and truly connecting. Music...
Ernest Abraham Yandell
Jan 27, 2026
AMSTERDAM –
Ernest Abraham Yandell born March 10, 1935 passed away January 27, 2026 at the age of 90.
Son of Floyd and Ella Yandell of Schuylerville. They moved to Amsterdam in 1967 and started a dairy farm. Ernest was married to Joan Carol Elliott on May 6, 1956 for 69 years.
Survived by Joan, Alan, MisChelle. Christopher and Jordan Yandell. Father in...
Nancy Chamberlin
Jan 27, 2026
WEST SAND LAKE –
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Nancy Chamberlin, 63, of West Sand Lake, formerly of East Schodack, who passed away peacefully on January 27, 2026, in the comfort of her own home surrounded by her loving family.
Nancy was a beloved preschool teacher at Trinity Christian Day School and later served with the...
Norbert J. Robak
Jan 27, 2026
GANSEVOORT -
Norbert J. Robak was born on May 6, 1932, in Adams, MA, and passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, surrounded by his family.
He was the son of Clara (Ostrobinsky) Robak and Joseph A. Robak. A 1951 graduate of Adams High School, Norb entered the U.S. Army the following year and served in Wiesbaden, Germany until...
