All Obituaries

Cynthia (Supley) DaMassa (88) passed away on Saturday, October 21, 2023. She was born in Schenectady on July 20, 1935. She lived is Scotia for most of her life. She was a resident at Collar City Nursing and Rehabilitation, Troy, at the time of her passing. She was a PTA member, homeroom mother, and Girl Scout leader. She attended sport events, and sewed costumes for drama club productions at Scotia-Glenville High School in the 70s. She took on many employment opportunities – Carl....

Catherine Marie Ritchey, 78, passed away on Sunday, September 17, 2023 at Halifax Hospital in Daytona Beach, Florida after a sudden illness. Catherine was born in Schenectady, New York on January 1, 1945, the daughter of the late Oswald and Sarah Plunz. She graduated from Linton High School (now Schenectady High School). Catherine was employed mainly in the construction and generator industry earlier in life, and then started her career at Baptist Nursing Home in Scotia, New York as an...

Leland (Lee) Charles Hill, 85, of Scotia was called home on October 4, 2023. He was born on August 31, 1938 to the late Harold and Leona Hill. Lee was a lifelong resident of Scotia, and was educated and graduated from Scotia-Glenville Central Schools. He retired from Sears at Rotterdam Square where he worked in the Maintenance department. He married his beloved wife, Brenda, in 1969. Leland and Brenda were devout Christians and dedicated themselves to the church they attended together. Lee...

Linda I. Loucks, 73, passed away on Sunday, September 10, 2023 at the Glendale Nursing Facility.  Linda was born in Niskayuna on September 6, 1950, the daughter of the late William and Rosella (Galusha) Seburn. She graduated from Scotia-Glenville High School, class of 1969 and then from Schenectady Community College.  Linda was employed by NY Telephone Company as a telephone operator; a sales representative at the former Carl's Department Store and 1st National Bank of Scotia...

Jeffrey J. Pieper was born September 1, 1961 at Bellevue Women's Hospital in Schenectady, NY and passed away on Friday August 18th, 2023, surrounded by family, two weeks shy of his 62nd birthday. Because he was born with 'open spine' (Spina Bifida) he had significant neurological problems so that his legs were paralyzed and he quickly developed hydrocephalus requiring a shunt and many life saving trips to Philadelphia. Neurological impairments meant numerous surgeries such as...

R B "Robin" Knox, 82, died on Monday, August 21, 2023, at St. Mary's Hospital in Amsterdam, with his friends at his side. R B was born on December 29, 1940, in Albany, the son of the late Milton and Dorothy (Gilbo) Knox. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Joan (Domery) Knox; daughter, Kimberly; son, Christopher; grandson, great-grandchildren, and many other family members and good friends. R B wanted to extend his heartfelt thanks to Audrey and Joe Fowler for their...

William Paul Forst, 72, died at his home on August 10,2023. Bill was born on April 23, 1951, in Niskayuna, NY to Fredricka Boppert Forst and Herbert C. Forst (Martha Talbot). He was predeceased by his parents, stepmother, and his twin brother Dean Forst. Bill is survived by his sons Matthew W. Forst, Jason T. Forst, and his grandson Gilbert Dahlie-Forst. His sister Sharon Forst, stepbrothers Martin Talbot and Harold Talbot, his life-long friend John Kehl, his ex-wife Andrea Forst, and...

It is with deepest sorrow that we announce the death of our beloved son Gavin Goyette Roylance. Gavin passed away on July 12, 2023 at the age of 19. He was born in Niskayuna on May 28, 2004 and lived with his family in Scotia and attended Scotia-Glenville schools. His favorite place was camp, spending summers with his family on the Great Sacandaga Lake. He enjoyed swimming, kayaking and playing in the cove with his sister and cousins when they were younger. He was kindhearted, intelligent...

Lillian J. Hill of Glenville, NY passed away on July 7, 2023 after a long illness. She was born on March 30, 1943, one of eleven siblings. Lil was a graduate of Perth High School. She acquired many life skills from helping out on the family farm in her younger years. She married the late Harold (Bunker) Hill July 28, 1963. Lil held an array of part time jobs varying from home interior and gardening while raising her three children. Lil loved the outdoors, especially gardening, and watching...

On June 23rd 2023, Henry Hedden, age 65, passed away unexpectedly at home while preparing to travel with his beloved wife Marlene to North Carolina. Henry met his college sweetheart Marlene at Ferris State University and were later married in 1978. Henry grew up in Randolph, NJ and graduated from Randolph High School in 1976. After College, he moved to Rockaway, NJ where he resided for 30 years.  As a child Henry shared a passion for all things related to cars with his father...