All Obituaries

It is with deep sadness, the family mourns the loss of Paul L. Ritchey (87) of Scotia/Glenville as a victim of Alzheimer’s Disease on April 29, 2022 at the Nathan Littauer Hospital in Gloversville, New York where he passed peacefully. Born September 17, 1934 in St. Mary’s, Pennsylvania, he lived his childhood in Emporium, PA. where his dad worked for Sylvania Corp. during WWII. When the war ended the family moved to Bayside, Long Island, NY, where his dad continued his...

John E. Falkowski, Jr., beloved husband of Cynthia passed away Thursday, April 28, 2022, with his family at his side. Born November 19, 1936, in Schenectady, NY, he was the son of the late John E. and Jean (Pawlick) Falkowski Sr. John was a graduate of the Mont Pleasant High School and the Simmons School of Embalming in Syracuse, NY. John also served in the Air Force from 1962 to 1965. He worked for the Williams Funeral Home in the Bronx for many years and also worked part time for COX...

Timothy "T.C." Baumgartner, 83, of Charlton passed away peacefully on Thursday April 21, 2022 at Saratoga Hospital. He was born Sept. 30, 1938 at his grandparent's farm in Charlton. Son of the late Joseph and Lena (Bielecki). T.C. was a graduate of Scotia High School class of 1956. Entered the Army 1961-1963. Worked retail and later started his own pest control business named The Bug Man. He was motorcycle and firearms enthusiast. Married to his beloved wife Carol (Dubois)...

Entered into eternal rest on Monday, March 7, 2022, Elizabeth Martinec Parsons passed away in her home in South Carolina, surrounded by her beloved family. Liz learned responsibility early in life, working in the family business from the time she started grade school. Work ethic, the value of customer service and community kindness were principles that would guide her through her lifetime. Liz would lead an adventurous life, starting with her childhood, spending much time outdoors, in...

Lynne Marie Ainsworth passed away on Tuesday, January 11, 2022. Lynne was born in Amsterdam, NY on December 18, 1951. She was the daughter of the late Richard and Reava (Jones) Morris. In addition to her parents Lynne was pre-deceased by her daughter Wendy Liegh Ainsworth and her brother Wayne Morris. Lynne worked as a secretary for AARP in Scotia, NY before retiring. Lynne us survived by her two sons Scott and Brian Ainsworth, her grandchildren Kevin, Kyle, Taylor, Brandyn, William and...

Jan Warner, 79, of Scotia, New York, passed away peacefully on January 15, 2022 after a courageous battle with cancer.  He is survived by his beloved wife of 26 years, Marjorie.  He also leaves behind his daughters Jackie and Nancy, stepdaughters Daniele, Christa and Kim and his brother Richard.  He was blessed with five grandchildren.   After attending Burnt Hills Ballston Lake High School he began his 46 year career at Roland J Down Inc.  He also dedicated...

Colleen Gibbons Ruzza of Scotia, NY died January 8, 2022 at Ellis Hospital, Schenectady, NY. Colleen was born on November 14, 1950 and was a graduate of the Scotia-Glenville High School. Colleen was predeceased by her parents Kenneth T. Gibbons and Jane Compton Gibbons and her sister Shelly J. Wunning. Colleen is survived by her son, Shane T. Willsey, of Schenectady; Richard J. Ruzza; stepmother, Susan A. Giobbons of Guilderland; brother, Patrick M. (Mary) Gibbons of Scotia; sisters, Kim...

Kenneth James Hughes of Spring Hill, Florida passed away on December 11, 2021, at the age of 77 years. He was born on August 21, 1944, in Amsterdam, New York to the late Kenneth D and Maybeth A (Patterson) Hughes. Ken was a graduate of Scotia Glenville High School in 1962. He attended Bentley College in Massachusetts with a BS in Finance to become a CPA. He travelled internationally in his early career. He worked for several companies before opening his own business in the late 80s, Hughes...

With great sadness the family of Anita H, Dunlavey, announces her passing into the hands of our Lord on December 6, 2021. Formerly of Clifton Park, Anita lived at the Ingersoll Place Assisted Living in Niskayuna for the past seven years. She was the oldest child of Walter and Elizabeth Hroncich (both deceased) of Amsterdam born January 8, 1936. She was the proud and loving mother of 5 children, Brian (Roberta) Dunlavey, Robert Dunlavey, Edward (Debra) Dunlavey, Dawn (Harold) Wittner, John...

William F. Hagadorn, age 83, passed away at home on Friday, November 19, 2021. He was born on March 3, 1938, to the late Jack and Helen Hagadorn. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his wife Audrey (Bolt) Hagadorn. “Bill” grew up and graduated from Scotia Glenville High School and began his 30 year career at General Electric. He was a fierce fisherman and avid hunter. He loved the outdoors and being surrounded by nature. Bill retired early to his mountain retreat...