John Pedreira
Jul 6, 2026
John D. Pedreira passed away on July 6, 2026 after a battle with lung cancer. John was born in Canton, Ohio on January 18, 1957 to Eileen Fitzgerald and AJ Pedreira.
John is survived by his wife of 44 years, Lynn (Chouiniere) Pedreira and their daugher Lauren (Christopher) Whyno. As a family they enjoyed their many trips to Disneyworld and Maine....
Paul M. Wajda
Jul 2, 2026
Wajda, Paul M.
November 18, 1948 – July 2, 2026
Paul M. Wajda, age 77, of Clifton Park NY, passed away on July 2, 2026, surrounded by his loving family after a brief illness.
Born on November 18, 1948, in Albany, NY, to Walter and Julia Wajda, Paul spent his career working as a switchman at Verizon Communications.
Paul will be fondly remembered for...
George Dahl Steeves
Jul 2, 2026
George Dahl Steeves
George Dahl Steeves passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 2, 2026, at the age of 84, after a long illness.
Growing up in the Albany area, George lived a life marked by curiosity, generosity, and a love of learning. He cultivated a lifelong passion for jazz, maintaining a vast collection of recordings. He worked as a master stonemason, a...
Peter Carlton McKinney
Jul 1, 2026
Peter Carlton McKinney, 84, of North Greenbush, NY, was born on August 7, 1941, in Newark, NJ, to Patricia Murphy McKinney and Julian Douglas McKinney. A 1959 graduate of Clifford J. Scott High School in East Orange, NJ, Peter graduated from Franklin College in Franklin, IN, in 1964. He was a member of Kappa Delta Rho fraternity. While there, he...
Lewis H. Babcock
Jun 26, 2026
Lewis H. Babcock, age 95, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Friday June 26, 2026.
His daughters Jean (Don) Tower and Victoria (Bill) Bode, 7 grandkids, sister-in-law Carol and long-time friend Donald all mourn his passing.
The oldest of five, Lewis was born in New Jersey and grew up in Chatham, NY. He embraced his Scottish...
Douglas Joseph Blair
Jun 25, 2026
Douglas Joseph Blair
Douglas Joseph Blair, 69, of Troy, New York, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family, on June 25, 2026.
Born on April 15, 1957, in Troy, New York, Doug was the son of the late Charles Joseph Blair and Kathryn (Gagnon) Blair. He was raised in Cohoes and throughout his life also lived in Kansas, Texas, and...
James P. Hall
Jun 24, 2026
James P Hall, 72, of Glenville NY passed away peacefully on June 24th, 2026.
Born on March 8, 1954 in Crossville, Tennessee. James was lovingly known as Papa, Fatty & Jim. He loved driving a truck for a living, he loved riding his motorcycle and he loved more than anything spending time with his family.
Jim is survived by his wife Peggy...
Lois Foight Hodges
Jun 24, 2026
Hodges, Lois Foight, 95, passed away recently after a long and fulfilling life that included many years in Esperance, Schenectady, and Clifton Park.
Lois was born and raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and attended the University of Pittsburgh, where she met Richard Coode Hodges (d. 1974). They married while Richard served in the U.S. Army, and Lois joined him in Morocco before...
Joanne Sokaris
Jun 22, 2026
Joanne Sokaris (Van Wormer), 83, of Colonie, New York, passed away peacefully on June 22, 2026. Born on August 23, 1942, Joanne lived a life centered around family, love, and simple joys.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Theodore Sokaris, and four of her children, Barbara Bauer, William Sokaris, Cheryl Sokaris, and Patti Sokaris.
Joanne is survived by her...
Everett James Manning, Jr.
Jun 21, 2026
Everett James Manning, Jr. CLIFTON PARK – Everett James Manning, Jr., “Evie,” “Pops,” 77, passed away peacefully after a brief battle with cancer on June 21, 2026, at Van Rensselaer Manor, with family by his side.
Born in Troy, New York on March 26, 1949, he was the son of the late Everett James Manning, Sr. and Theresa Long Manning. He proudly...
Jodie O'Connell
Jun 20, 2026
Jodie O'Connell, 68, passed away peacefully on June 20, 2026, surrounded by her loving daughters.
Born on July 15, 1957, Jodie lived a life centered on love, laughter, and unwavering devotion to her family. She spent more than 30 years working in various customer service positions, where her warm smile, kind heart, and willingness to help others made a lasting impression...
Harriet Helen Snyder
Jun 20, 2026
Harriet Helen Snyder passed away peacefully on June 20, 2026, at St. Peter’s Hospice Inn. Born on August 27, 1947, in Hudson, NY, to her beloved mother Nancy Etta Fingar, Harriet spent much of her life in Rensselaer. She enjoyed a fulfilling career with Ket and Jelliff Products before relocating to Granville, NY, where she worked with ARC until her...
Elizabeth E. Nolan
Jun 19, 2026
Elizabeth E. Nolan, 79, of Troy, New York passed away on June 19th, 2026. She was born on October 15th, 1946, and was the daughter of Michael J. Nolan Sr. and Eleanor M. Nolan.
She graduated as an RN from SUNY College in 1992. She worked in various hospitals and nursing homes with her heart always leaning toward caring for the...
Stanley P. Suwinski
Jun 13, 2026
Stanley P. Suwinski, age 79, passed away peacefully at home on June 13, 2026.The son of the late Amelia and Stanley Suwinski, Stan is survived by his sister Jeani Shewell, his dear Aunt Judy Pagois, in-laws Terri & Mike Mueller, Sue & Vince Romano, Barb Ryan, close friends Ed & Deb Avery and caregiver Dot Mueller. He is also survived...
Joseph M. Williams
Jun 12, 2026
Joseph M. Williams of Schenectady, NY, age 61, passed away on June 12, 2026.
Joe grew up in Scotia and resided in Schenectady. He is survived by siblings: Mary Lou (Craig) Williams-Howard of Rotterdam, Tim (Patty) Williams of Mooresville, NC, Megan (Art) Lindemanis of Perry, ME and dear friends, Laura Russo and Mary and Dan Bruser.
“Big” Joe was well-known for his...
Norman Davis
Jun 11, 2026
Norman D Davis 70 years old, from Broadalbin, New York, died Thursday, June 11, 2026 at Albany Medical Center.
Norman was born in Vermont on August 23, 1955.
He is predeceased by his wife, Carolyn, and partner Kathy. He is survived by his stepchildren and partner’s children.
Private services will be held by the family.
Suzette Yvonne Bartelle
Jun 4, 2026
Suzette Y. Bartelle 77 of Amsterdam passed away peacefully with family at her side on June 4, 2026.
She was predeceased by her parents, Martha and John Putnam, her brother John L D Putnam and her niece Michelle A Taylor. Suzette leaves behind 5 sisters and 2 brothers: Patricia Dashnaw of Lynchburg, MO; Joanne Callahan of Schenectady, NY; Penelope Crowley...
Richard Anthony Hernandez
May 29, 2026
Richard A. Hernandez, 82, born in Brooklyn, New York, passed away peacefully on May 29, 2026.
Richard retired from Engine Company 299 and Ladder Company 152 of the New York City Fire Department in 1993. He served with distinction and dedication for more than 17 years as one of New York’s Bravest. He spoke warmly of his years spent saving lives...
Jason Hill Owens
May 27, 2026
In Loving Memory of Jason H. OwensJason H. Owens, 56, of Albany NY, Formally Raised in Syracuse NY, passed away on May 27, 2026.He was Born on August 10, 1969, in Sioux City Iowa, a son of late Peggy Owens (Hoberman) and Leo Owens. Jason lived a life centered on family and hard work.He worked as an Energy Auditor and...
