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...
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; Granddaughter Kayla (Connor) Simpson and Great Grandsons Parker and Carter; Granddaughter Jenna (Eli) Maupin, Great Granddaughter Millie and Great...
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...
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...
Lawrence Leonard Marmet
Jan 25, 2026
GUILDERLAND -
Lawrence L. Marmet, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, passed from this life on 1/25/26 at St. Peter's Hospice Inn after a long battle with cancer. Larry was born 5/10/25 in Ilion, NY, to Leonard and Joan (Bass) Marmet. Larry grew up in Western NY and returned to Central NY to raise his family. Larry is best...
Anthony E. Benvenuti
Jan 24, 2026
TROY -
Anthony E. Benvenuti, 63, of Troy, New York, peacefully passed away on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at St. Peter's Hospital in Albany, New York.
Born on July 3, 1962, in Rensselaer, New York, he was the son of Eugene Benvenuti and Margaret (Busch) Benvenuti.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Tina Benvenuti, whom he married on August 21, 1993, in...
Genevieve "Jenny" Lynne Towers
Jan 22, 2026
SCHENECTADY –
Genevieve "Jenny" Lynne Towers (Mills), 82, resident of Schenectady NY (formerly of Virginia, San Ramon, CA, Fort Worth, TX, and Bakersfield, CA) entered her heavenly reward on January 22, 2026, from the comfort of her home after a long bout with cancer.
Born in New York City, NY, she was the daughter of the late Clarence Woolford Mills and the...
Estelle Mary Pitkiewicz
Jan 22, 2026
GUILDERLAND -
Estelle Mary Pitkiewicz, 92, a longtime resident of Guilderland and formerly of Albany, entered into eternal rest on January 22, 2026, from the comfort of her own home.
Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Harold Klein Heiter and Loretta Elizabeth Masterson. Estelle was raised in Harvey's Lake, PA, and also resided in Miami Beach, FL,...
Heidi Nicole Berglas
Jan 22, 2026
WATERVLIET –
Heidi Nicole Berglas, 43, of Watervliet, passed away on January 22, 2026.
Heidi was born in Bad Cannstatt, Germany to Jeffery W. Berglas and Amber Lee Boles on July 17, 1982.
Besides her parents, Heidi is survived by her siblings: Ashley, Austin and Avalon; her Aunt Nancy and Uncle Rich Fenwick and cousins Bradley Fenwick and Tayler Fenwick (Carl Ballesteros).
Special thanks...
Dennis M. Baker
Jan 21, 2026
STEPHENTOWN –
Dennis M. Baker, 74 of Stephentown, NY passed away peacefully after a short illness January 21, 2026 at St. Peter's Hospital. Dennis is pre-deceased by his parents, Fred and Gertrude Baker, his siblings, Fred Jr., Ginny, Wendy, Judy and his wife who was the absolute love of his life, Terry Masula.
He is survived by his siblings, Gary Baker (Lydia)...
Matilda "Millie" Bovee
Jan 20, 2026
BALLSTON SPA –
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Matilda “Millie” Bovee (1932–2026). She passed away peacefully on January 20, 2026 at the age of 93 having witnessed nearly a century.
She was known as a woman of quick wit and strength who also possessed a great sense of humor. Millie was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Her...
Robert LaVallee
Jan 19, 2026
COHOES –
Robert LaVallee was born on July 15, 1932 and passed away on January 19, 2026.
After retirement, he did what he loved most, golfing with his brother and friends, riding his bicycle and walking many miles a day.
Robert is survived by his sister Phyllis, his nieces: April, Tara, Annie, Aubrie and Amelia and his nephew D.J.
Robert was predeceased in death...
Steven E. Mosher
Jan 18, 2026
PORTER CORNERS –
Steven E. Mosher, 64, formerly of Menands, passed away on January 18, 2026, at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady, New York.
Born in Troy, NY, Steve was the son of Robert F. Mosher and Arlene M. (Salway) Mosher. He was raised in Latham, lived in Averill Park, and most recently resided in Menands. He was a 1978 graduate of Shaker...
Virginia Lee Lounsbery
Jan 18, 2026
COBLESKILL –
Virginia Lee Lounsbery of Cobleskill, formerly a resident of Carlisle, passed away on January 18, 2026, at the Mary Imogene Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown, New York, at the age of 84.
Born on November 17, 1941, in Worcester, New York, she was the daughter of the late Earl and Elvira Barton. Virginia was raised in Worcester and was a...
Sharon Ann Durdaller
Jan 16, 2026
HALFMOON –
Sharon Ann Durdaller (Barber) passed away peacefully on January 16, 2026, at Albany Medical Center in Albany, New York surrounded by her loving family.
She was born on July 5, 1945, in Detroit, Michigan, to the late Morris and Geraldine Barber. Sharon lived life entirely on her own terms and made no apologies for who she was. Strong-willed, independent, and...
Ellen Margaret Fortune (Zajesky)
Jan 15, 2026
SCHENECTADY -
Ellen Fortune passed away surrounded by family after a brief fight with cancer on Thursday. She was 76 years old.
Ellen grew up in Troy, NY and was one of five kids that Theodore (Teddy) and Eleanor Zajesky (Murray) had. Her siblings were James (Jimmy) Zajesky, Catherine Bourke (Cathy), William (Bill) Zajesky and Theodore Jr. (Little Teddy) Zajesky. Her father...
