All Obituaries

Sara Jane Denny, 70, passed away on Tuesday, June 11, 2019 at Saratoga Hospital, Saratoga Springs, NY. Sara was born on September 22, 1948 in Schenectady to the late Arthur and Elizabeth (Ichter) Shannon and was a lifetime area resident. She graduated from Scotia-Glenville High School, class of 1966 and worked as an Executive Secretary at OTB in Schenectady, NY. She was a member of the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. Sara was predeceased by her daughter, Baby Girl Harrison; her sister,...

Betty R. Knaggs died peacefully just before midnight Wednesday 6/5/2019 after suffering a stroke a month prior. She is free, no longer imprisoned in her mind or body. She is at peace and those that love her may now share in that peace. She was 95. Born in Amsterdam, NY on 6/27/1923. She was a graduate of Scotia High School, married Raymond T Knaggs Jr. in 1943 and raised a family of five in Scotia, NY. Betty was predeceased by her parents Fred L. Kinum and Ruth A. Kinum, her brother Robert...

William Charles Bulson, 80, of Big Moose, New York, passed away May 9, 2019. Bill is survived by his wife, Rodeania (Dee Dee) and his three children, Charlene and James Spence, Bill and Beverly Bulson and Rebecca and John Ewalt; six grandchildren, Tiffany Bulson, Tyler (Rachel) Spence, Joshua Bulson, Chadd Spence, John Ewalt and Christopher Ewalt. Bill owned and operated Superior Body Works in Schenectady for 35 years. A celebration of life will be held on Thursday, May 30, 2019 at Guan...

Longtime Schenectady Mayor Frank J. Duci passed away peacefully at the age of 97 on April 28 at the Largo Medical Center in Largo, Florida while being cared for by the hospital's excellent staff, and Sun Coast Hospice. At the time of his death he was surrounded by his loving family. Frank was born on June 25, 1921 in the Stockade area of Schenectady, NY to Annunziata and Giovanni Duci. After spending time in the U.S. Navy during WWII, he returned to Schenectady's...

Phyllis Mary Stanton, 60, died on Sunday, May 19, 2019 at home surrounded by her caring family. Born March 7, 1959 in Schenectady, NY, she was the daughter of Philip F. Bremser and the late Mary E. Moran, and was a lifetime area resident. She had graduated from the Scotia High School and Hudson Valley Community College. Phyllis had worked for the NYS Dept. of Health, Albany, NY as a Health Care Fiscal Analyst. Survivors include three children, Michael Stanton, Cara Shahbandi, Ryan...

Jospeh W Guilmette, 90, of Scotia, NY passed away Thursday, May 16, 2019 at Ellis Hospital, Schenectady. Born February 19, 1929, in Albany, NY. Joseph was a lifetime resident of the area. He served 20 yrs of Service in the US Army Reserve, Albany, NY., and served in the Navy during WW2. He was a member of St. Joseph's Church, Scotia NY, Scotia Junior Merchants Bowling League, Past Exulted Ruler BPOE #2759, Local Moose Lodge, Local VFW Post, Rotterdam Senior Citizens, Bedrock Pool...

Frank J. Corbo, 94, passed away Thursday May 9, 2019 at the Wesley Health Care Center, Inc. Saratoga Springs, NY. Frank was born in Port Henry, NY to the late Michael and Mary (Vartuli) Corbo on July 9, 1924.  He attended the Keeseville High School, then joined the US Army Air Corp and served as a Top Turret Gunner on a B-17 surviving 23 missions serving in the European Theater.   Frank owned and operated the Rely On Market in Scotia, NY, and also Owned and...

Donald W. Petersen joined his loving wife Carol on Friday May 3, 2019 with his loving family by his side. Don was born on July 16, 1931 in Schenectady, New York to the late Lawrence and Anna (Westfall) Petersen. He attended Draper High School. He retired from the Village of Scotia – Department of Public Works where he worked as a heavy equipment operator and in Collins Park. Prior to working for the village he worked for the Scotia-Glenville School District in the Maintenance...

Janet Taylor Munger, 92, passed away after a short illness on April 20, 2019 leaving a legacy of love and grace. Janet brought joy to the lives of her son Lynn T. Munger and his wife Dorothy of Niskayuna, daughter Donna M. Evans and her husband Robert of Niskayuna, and to her grandchildren Kelly and Laura Munger, and Ryan and Adam Evans. She is also survived by her sister-in-law, Helen Munger, nephews John, Steven, and Peter Munger, and cousins Barry Kreiling and Jackie Reading. Janet...

Harris R. Gregory Jr., 94, of Scotia, passed away Saturday, April 13, 2019, at home. Harris was born November 23, 1924 to the late Harris R. Sr. and Helen L. (Johnson) Gregory. Harris was a lifetime resident to the Schenectady area. He worked as a retail distributor for Harris R. Gregory and Son in Schenectady, NY. He also served in the US Army in WWII. Gregory was a member of the First Reformed Church of Scotia, Past President of the Scotia Kiwanis Club, on the staff of the...