Obituaries

Jan 13, 2019

Harriet King passed away January 13th. 2019.  She was the wife of the late Ralph King.  She is survived by her sister Rosie Trong.   Friends may visit with Harriet’s family on Monday, from 4-5:30 p.m  at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, corner of 7th and 25th Streets in Watervliet.    Prayer service following visitation at 5:30.    Burial will be in St....

Dec 1, 2018

Edward R. Springer Jr.

Troy, NY – Edward R. Springer Jr. passed away on December 1, 2018 surrounded by his family. Ed was the beloved husband of Patricia O’Neil Springer of 55 years and was the son of the late Edward and Mae Gregory Springer. Prior to his retirement Ed was employed at Morgan Linen Services and The Times Union Newspaper....

Nov 24, 2018

1932-2018

Although she very patiently awaited Trump's impeachment, Jacqueline V. Swatt entered into the arms of the Lord Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018.

Born in Amsterdam, NY to Alice Greene Sweeney and Kenneth B. Sweeney, Jackie attended St. Patrick's Catholic School, Johnstown Public schools and received both her BA and master's degrees from the College of St. Rose, Albany, NY.

Jackie...

Oct 1, 2018

Karen Ann Parker

Green Island – Karen Ann Parker passed away at home on October 1, 2018. Karen was the loving mother of Ian, Robert and Poppy Malpass; grandmother of Liam, Brenden and Bianca. Karen was the companion, for over 45 years, of the late Robert Malpass who died in 2017.  She was the caregiver of the family and her entire...

Sep 5, 2018

Rensselaer- David L. Schrimsher passed away on September 5th while on vacation at Wildwood, N.J.  David was the son of the late James F. and Mildred M. Walker Schrimsher and the beloved companion of Jeanette May of Schenectady, who was with him at the time of his passing.

David was retired from the State of New York, Department of Education and...

Sep 4, 2018

Lewis Benko -Albany- Passed away on September 4th.  Services will be private.

Sep 1, 2018

On the night of 8/31 to 9/1/18 Guenther O. Langner felt it was time to leave this life. He died peacefully in his home at the Beltrone, while “taking a nap”. His family would like to take this opportunity to share a little about his rich life.

The long life of Guenther Langner began in the Rhine Valley of Germany, where...

Aug 16, 2018

Schenectady – Heidi M. Leger-Colon passed away on August 16th surrounded by her loving family.  All services will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to the Regional Animal Shelter, 117 W. Fulton Street, Gloversville, New York 12078.

Aug 10, 2018

Eugenia (Jeanne) Ogonowski Rutherford, 98, of Menands, New York passed away peacefully on August 10, 2018 in her home of 60 years surrounded by her loving family.

Jeanne, the daughter of the late Eugenia Ananieva and the late Thaddeus S. Ogonowski, Sr., was born in Schenectady, NY on July 15, 1920.  She was the devoted wife of Alexander Rutherford who passed at...

Jul 19, 2018

Giangrande, Miriam Ann, 77, of Glenmont passed away on Thursday July 19, 2018 at St. Peter’s Hospital. Ann was the daughter of the late Justin and Ruth Flanagan Wolffer and was the beloved wife of Mario Giangrande.She was born on March 16th, 1941in Manhattan as Miriam Ann Wolffer.  Known to family and close friends as Me-Me.  Ann grew up in...

Jun 20, 2018

Charles (“Charlie”) Albert Ashley, age 84, passed away on June 20, 2018 after a difficult winter of declining health.  Charlie was born in Queens, NY to Albert and Elise Wiel Ashley, where he grew up with his younger sister Caroline (nee Ashley) Blanchard.  Charlie developed his sense of humor at a young age, pairing it with a fine tuned political...

Jun 19, 2018

Eleanor (Ellie) Ann Weinstock Boskin passed away in her sleep on June 19th.  She was born in Brooklyn, New York in 1932.  After living in Bloomington, Indiana, Newark, New Jersey, and Columbus, Ohio, along with two years in Germany while her husband, Marvin, was in the service, Ellie moved to Lakewood, New York in 1965.  

She earned her Bachelor’s Degree...

Jun 12, 2018

Kimberly C. King, 53, died peacefully on June 12th, 2018.  Beloved daughter of Doris King (Cooke) and the late Clinton King. Educated in Watervliet, Kim was retired from the NYS Workers’ Compensation Board where she had worked for many years.

Kimberly was the loving mother of Brandon (Chloe) King, Ashlee King and sister of Mike Verreau. She is also survived by two...

May 18, 2018

Joseph J. Flanigan, Jr. died unexpectedly on May 18, 2018. Born in Troy, Joseph was the son of the late Joseph J. and Lillian Bayly Flanigan, Sr. and was the loving husband of Sandra Vincent Flanigan. 

In addition to his wife he is survived by his brother Patrick Flanigan, loving stepfather of Christine (Robert) Springer, David (Lisa Pasquale) Brooks and Lori...

May 3, 2018

Margaret T. Mozgawa

Niskayuna - Margaret T. Mozgawa passed away peacefully at home on May 3, 2018. She was born in Troy and was the daughter of the late Alfonso and Margaret Dillion Teta.  Margaret is survived by her children Daniel (Amy) White, Suzanne (Allan) Gadsden and Michael (Danielle Comicz) Mozgawa; grandchildren Meghan, Kate and Will White and Charles Gadsden. Margaret...

Apr 25, 2018

William A. Froehlich Jr.

Watervliet-William A. “Billy” Froehlich Jr., 58, passed away at home on April 25, 2018.  Born in Albany he was the son of the late William A. and Joanne R. Forbes Froehlich and was the loving fiance' of Joann M. McGrail.

Billy spent his childhood in Albany surrounded by many friends and was educated in Albany schools. William proudly served...

Apr 5, 2018

John Harris

Watervliet-John Harris passed away peacefully on April 5, 2018. John was the son of the late Warren G. and Julia T. Storelli Harris. He is survived by his siblings Warren Harris and Margaret Farrell. John was predeceased by his brother Joseph Harris.  All services will be private. Memorial contribution to the Mohawk Hudson Humane Society, 3 Oakland Avenue, Menands,...

Apr 4, 2018

Patricia A. Colbert

Watervliet – Patricia A. Colbert passed away on April 4th, 2018 surrounded by the love of her family.  Pat was the daughter of the late James and Ann Costello Colbert and was a life long resident of Watervliet.  Pat was retired from the State of New York DMV and was a parishioner of The Immaculate Heart of Mary...

Mar 31, 2018

Jeanne D. Hartman

Watervliet- Jeanne D. Hartman died March 31, 2018 surrounded by her loving family.  Jeanne was the daughter of the late Thomas and Doris Stacey Bellow.   Jeanne is survived by her loving husband Ralph B. Hartman.  Ralph and Jeanne were married on May 18th, 1968.  Jeanne is the loving mother of Scott (Jessica) Hartman, Jeffery Hartman and Tracy (William)...

Mar 29, 2018

Thomas E. Mazal

Troy-Thomas E. Mazal, 36, passed away unexpectedly on March 29, 2018. He is the husband of Toshua Rivera Mazal and is the son of Joan Davis and Robert (Priscilla) Mazal.   Loving father of Zachary Mazal-Chamberlin, Gavin, Aiden, Lisanne and Alize Mazal. Thomas is also survived by several siblings and extended family members.

Family and friends are invited to visit...