All Obituaries

Walter V. Zielinski, 92, passed away on the evening of July 6, 2021 at Ellis Hospital. Born January 23, 1929 in Schenectady, and resided most of his life in Rotterdam Junction, NY. He was the son of the late Stanley and Bernice (Kapuscinski) Zielinski. Walter was a graduate of Scotia High School, class of 1947. He was employed over 35 years at General Electric Company, retiring in 1989 as a large machine operator from the Steam-Turbine Department. He was a member of the GE Quarter Century...

Shirley Ann Talbot, 88, of Schenectady NY, passed over to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 1, 2021. Shirley was born in Schenectady, NY on January 23, 1933. She graduated from Pleasant High School in 1950. Shirley was married to the love of her life William (Bill) C. Talbot on September 1, 1951. Shirley and Bill lived in Charleston, SC, Schenectady, NY, and Leesburg, FL. Together they raised four children and celebrated their 66th wedding anniversary in 2016 prior to Bill's passing...

After a brave battle with cancer, Michael Fredrick Stanton, age 53, passed away in the loving presence of his family on June 8, 2021, in Bend, Oregon. The youngest of eight siblings, Michael was born on November 9, 1967, in Schenectady, New York to Robert and Joyce (Kreag) Stanton. Having been previously taught by his oldest sister how to crack an egg and use spices, at 7 years old when Michael's mother took ill, he began cooking and discovered what would become his heart's passion...

After a courageous battle with cancer, Paul went peacefully to meet his Master on June 11, feast day of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus. Paul was born in Schenectady July 7, 1951 to Herbert J. Low and Allene M. Heaney. He attended St. Luke's School and Bishop Gibbons in Schenectady, graduating from Scotia-Glenville HS in 1969. Paul completed basic training for the US Air Force at Lackland AFB, Texas. In 1976 he graduated from Lowry AFB, Colorado, being trained to load and inspect...

Susan Lynne Hammill, 66, of Niskayuna passed away suddenly on June 11th, 2021. Born June 10th, 1955 in Geneva, NY to Leo W Hammill Jr., and Patricia Cullen (nee Arnold). She was a loving mother to Michael (Melissa) Butrym, Echo (David) Morris and Arlea (Joshua) Henkle. Beloved sister of Leo Hammill III, Larry Swearingen, Lea Steele, Denise Hammill, Stephanie Sherwood, Heather Cullen-Radder, Yvette Hammill, John Cullen, Margrit "Peggy" Flynn and the late David Hammill, Shawn...

Barbara Ann DeSantis, 84 passed away peacefully on Friday June 4, 2021. Born February 28, 1937 in Schenectady, NY, she resided in Scotia, NY most of her life. Barbara was the daughter of the late Kathryn and Luther Klages. She graduated from Scotia High School in 1955. Barbara married Rocco (Rocky) DeSantis on April 16, 1955. They were married for 43 years before Rocco passed in 1998. Barbara worked for many years at the Italian United Baking Company in Schenectady and then worked at...

Mark Langridge passed away suddenly on Monday, May 31st, 2021. Mark grew up in Red Hook, NY in the Hudson Valley and then moved to Scotia, where his wife and extended family in 2018. Mark was a loving and doting father to his daughter, Zoe Langridge,  and best friend to his wife, Jennifer (Jen) Cole. Mark was kind and always willing to help. He was super talented with computers and technology. Mark demonstrated his awesome technical skills for over 10 years at Time Warner...

Harry T. Casey, 82, beloved husband and father, passed away peacefully on May 2, 2021, at Ellis Hospital after a brief illness. Born August 12, 1938, in Albany, NY.  Harry was the son of the late Michael and Anna Reynolds Casey. Harry grew up in Albany and was an Albany Firefighter in the 1960’s at station #6. Harry is survived by the love of his life, Kathleen Voorhaar, to whom he was married for 58 years. Together the two began raising their children in the Albany area, and...

Henry L. Frenger Sr { POPS} on 4/20/2021 entered heaven to join his wife Janan. Henry was born March 14, 1945 at the Jewish Memorial Hospital in NYC. At age 5 moved to Schroon Lake, NY. Graduated from Schroon Lake Central Schools in 1964. In 1965 joined the US Army where he served with the Military Police in Vietnam during ,Tet Offensive. In 1967 after returning home he attended Hudson Valley Community College and earned his Associates in Mortuary Science. October 5, 1968 he married the...

Ann Murray-Juliano, 83 of Rotterdam NY passed away at home surrounded by her family, after a long battle with Corticobasal Degeneration. Born on March 1, 1938 in Gloversville, NY to George E. Anderson and Gladys (Dye) Anderson. Ann worked as Court Clerk for the Town of New Hartford, NY and was appointed Acting Village Justice for New Hartford NY. As Justice, Ann was honored to officiate many marriages including those of family and friends. Ann was on several bowling and golfing leagues and...