All Obituaries

H. Richard Lewis, 80, of Scotia, NY, passed away peacefully at Ellis Hospital on February 6, 2019 with his family by his side. Born on February 23, 1938 in Schenectady, NY, he was the son of the late Harold F. and Gertrude (Disch) Lewis. Rich graduated from Scotia High School - class of 1955, Union College - class of 1959, and Albany Law School - class of 1962, and lived in Scotia his entire life. He clerked at Borst, Smith & O'Loughlin in Schenectady during law school and worked...

Florence C. Armour, 83, entered into eternal life on Wednesday, January 30, 2019 at Albany Medical Center Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Born in Knox, New York, on March 13, 1935, the daughter of Cleon and Esther Sands Powell.   Flo attended Knox Schools. She was a Home maker. In addition to her parents, Florence was predeceased by her husband, William Armour, whom she married on June 3, 1955, he died on...

John R. Abare Jr., 91, passed away Tuesday, January 29, 2019 at Kingsway Arms Nursing Center, Schenectady, NY. John was born on May 4, 1927 in Schenectady, NY to the late John Raymond and Juanita (Cross) Abare Sr. He graduated from Scotia High School. John was owner and operator of the former Capital Ambulance Service, Washington, DC. He served in the Navy and WWII. Father of David L. (Brenda) Abare of St. Albins, WV, Linda R. (Clayton) Powers of Tampa, FL, and Juanita K. (Allen)...

Jon passed away Jan 17, 2019 at the age of 81. Jon was born in Gloucester, MA. He was a resident of Scotia, a member of the Elks, and longtime member of the Mayfield Yacht Club. He loved travel and sailing. He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years and two daughters. Calling hours are from 3 to 4 p.m., Funeral Service 4 p.m, Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2019, at the Bekkering-Ellis Funeral Home, Scotia.  

Anthony J. 'Tony' Rozek, 79, of Glen Ave. in Scotia, NY, died on January 12, 2019 after a long battle with cancer. Born in Schenectady, NY to Felix F. and Anna E. Rozek, and a lifelong resident of the area, Tony lived in his pink and green house on Glen Ave for 50 years. He graduated from the Technical Electrical Course at Mont Pleasant High School in Schenectady in 1957, and soon thereafter enlisted in the NY Air National Guard. Tony attended numerous government and Air Force...

Elsie Hugo      June 7, 1929 - January 9, 2019 Elsie Hugo,  89, of Vanburen Lane, Scotia NY passed away on Wednesday January 9th, 2019. Born on June 7, 1929 daughter of the late  Ira and Jessie Allen,  she was raised in the town of Day NY.  Elsie was proceeded in death by siblings Kenneth, Donald, Roger, Percy (her twin), Patricia (Allen) Ovitt, and  Elaine (Allen) Allen. She is survived by her younger brother Raymond Allen of Glens...

Eleanor Marks, of Glenville, NY, passed away on January 6, 2019. She was 87. Eleanor was born in Camden, NJ, and raised in Schenectady. She graduated from Draper in 1947 at age 16 and received a degree in biology from Centre College in Danville, KY, in 1951. After college, Eleanor worked in the tube department at GE where she met Ken Marks. They were married in June 1953. Eleanor was an avid outdoorswoman who enjoyed gardening, tenting, hiking, canoeing, and cross-country skiing. She...

Ballston Lake -  I. Linda Relyea, 78, of Ballston Lake, passed away on Monday, December 31, 2018 at Saratoga Hospital, Saratoga Springs. She was born on July 27, 1940 in Schenectady, NY to the late Robert F. and Irene H (Desbois) Wolff and was a lifetime area resident. She was a graduate of Draper High School, class of 1958. She was a school bus driver for 31 years at Burnt Hills Ballston Lake School system. She was a past member and EMT with the Ballston Lake Emergency Squad. She was...

George W. Juno, 87, passed away Wednesday, December 19, 2018 in West Palm Beach, FL. George was born on March, 12, 1931 in Schenectady, NY. He owned and operated Juno's Furniture Store in Burnt Hills, NY. George was a veteran of the Korean War, serving in the Air Force. He was a member of St. George's Episcopal Church in Schenectady and was a member of the former Christopher Yates Lodge no971 of Schenectady. George is survived by his wife, Maureen (Hance) Juno, three children...

Michael Hogan, 71, passed away at home on Monday, December 17, 2018. He was born in Schenectady on April 26, 1947 to the late John and Margaret (Brackett) Hogan and was a lifetime area resident. He attended Bishop Gibbons High School. He was a US Postal Worker, Schenectady, NY and was a Vietnam Veteran of the US Army. He is survived by several cousins. A Graveside Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, December 22, 2018 at 10 a.m. Burial will be in Most Holy Redeemer Cemetery,...