ALBANY – Charles John Schmidt, 94, a resident of the Avila Independent Living Community in Albany, passed away on Wednesday, March 9, 2022 at Albany Medical Center Hospital. Born in Manhattan on February 6, 1928, he was the only son of Swiss parents Carl and Emma Naef Schmidt and was raised in the Bronx. He… Continue Reading
Russell F. Mankes, PhD
ALBANY, NY – Dr. Russell F. Mankes, 71 of Guilderland, passed away unexpectedly on September 5, 2020. Born in Niskayuna, he was the only son of the late Frank P. and Venona M. Mankes. He was raised in Rotterdam, graduating from Draper High School then obtaining a bachelor’s in Biology from SUNY Albany in 1971…. Continue Reading
Harvey G. Deere
NISKAYUNA – It is with deep sadness that the family of Harvey G. Deere, 85, of Niskayuna, NY, announces his passing on Thursday, December 7, 2017 at the Kingsway Arms Nursing Center in Schenectady, NY. Harvey was born June 16, 1932 in Albany, NY and he was the son of the late William H. Deere… Continue Reading
Carl J. Hoffa
GUILDERLAND – Carl J. Hoffa, 85, of Guilderland, passed away Sunday, September 7, 2014 at the Guilderland Center Nursing Home. Carl was born in Schenectady, the son of the late Peter and Julia Hoffa, and he lived all his life in Niskayuna and Guilderland. He was a U.S. Army veteran, and was employed for many… Continue Reading
Carol J. George
NISKAYUNA – Carol George, 71, passed away peacefully on her birthday February 17, 2011 in her home with her family and pets; her long courageous battle with cancer is now over. Carol moved to Schenectady as a newlywed in June of 1962. After a brief nursing career, she was devoted to raising her two children. … Continue Reading
Jeanie Haver
NISKAYUNA – Jeanie Haver, 61, passed away on November 23, 2010 at the St. Peter’s Hospice Inn after a short, but courageous battle with cancer. Jeanie was born in Ann Arbor, MI to the late Donald and Joyce Haver. She graduated from Scotia High School and lived in Schenectady county for most of her life. … Continue Reading
Susan L. Forman
NISKAYUNA – Susan L. Forman, 47, died on Saturday, September 11, 2010 at St. Peter’s Hospital with her loving family at her side, following a brief illness. She had recently succeeded in recovering from breast cancer. Born in Pittsfield, MA, she was the daughter of the late Ray and Norma Luscier of Cheshire, MA, and… Continue Reading
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