All Obituaries

  Walter E. Shults passed away on May 19, 2020 at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady, NY. He was a World War II (WWII) veteran and electrical engineer with a varied career, mostly in the greater Schenectady area. He was the son of the late Walter and Mary Shults of Schenectady, NY. Mr. Shults entered the U.S. Navy at age 15 in 1942, serving in the Pacific Theater with the Naval Amphibious Force. He was wounded at Okinawa in April 1945 while supporting the landing at Okinawa on LCI (M) 807,...

William "Bill" Smolyn Jr. died peacefully at his home in Scotia, New York surrounded by his cherished family on May 6, 2020 at the age of 80. Bill is survived by his loving wife Carol Grossi Smolyn, His beautiful children: Karen and Gary Normington of Scotia, NY, Christopher and Tracey Smolyn of Bucks County, PA, Traci and Herb Hall of Ballston Lake, NY, Bethany and Michael Schermerhorn of Troutman, NC, Brian and Carissa Smolyn of Glenville, NY and Timothy and Jamie Smolyn of...

Alice Marie Revella (Valiquette) passed away May 1, 2020 after a long battle with Alzheimers. Alice was born November 9, 1935 to George and Marie Erwin of Loudonville, NY. Alice loved bowling, NASCAR, Detroit Red Wings Hockey and vacationing on the New England coast. Alice worked at the Glenville Price Chopper Deli for many years and rose to Assistant Manager and was loved by all her customers. Alice is survived by her five children, Kevin (Deborah) Valiquette, Cynthia Valiquette, Donald...

Erwin G. Gerding, 87, died suddenly Tuesday, April 21, 2020 at River Ridge Nursing Home in Amsterdam. Mr. Gerding was born in Scotia and graduated from Scotia-Glenville High School. He was a Health Technician for the NYS Air National Guard stationed at the Stratton Air National Guard Base. He retired in 1988 as a Chief Master Sgt after 39 years of service. A very outgoing and especially social man, Erwin made friends easily and never met a person he didn't like. You were never a...

Philip F. Bremser (1920 – 2020)) We lost one of the good guys: son, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, teacher and WWII Marine combat veteran.  In his 100 years on this planet he accomplished much but never lost his lust for life and love of family.  As a member of the “Greatest Generation” he never hesitated to do the “right thing” without complaint or need for recognition.    Philip was born in Montreal Canada and grew up in...

William (Bill) Donald vonWedel, 77, passed away unexpectedly in his Albany home on Tuesday, March 31, 2020. Bill was born in Schenectady on October 25, 1942, son of the late Donald and Leah vonWedel, of Scotia-Glenville, NY. Bill grew up with his parents in Rotterdam, NY and was a 1960 graduate of Draper High School. He retired from New York State Corcraft in 1998 and has been devoted solely to his children and grandchildren ever since. Bill was an avid sports enthusiast whose favorites...

Janice F. Shufelt, 73, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, March 19, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. Jan was born in Niskayuna, New York on 11.23.1946, the daughter of the late Louise (Civitello) and Oswald C. Martucci. Janice was a 1964 graduate of Mount Pleasant High School. She went on to become an entrepreneur and the owner of two Fantastic Sam's Hair Salons, until her illness led her into early retirement. Jan is survived by her husband of 54 years, Robert P. Shuflet and...

Olga E. Koshar, 81, passed away on March 9, 2020, at home. Olga was born in Summit, on April 6, 1938, the daughter of Ralph and Marjorie (Burnside) Dahams, and was the wife of the late Francis Koshar. Olga moved to Glenville in 2013 from Cooperstown. Olga was happy when cooking and baking for her family and also enjoyed gardening. Olga is survived by her son, James F. Koshar and his wife, Lisa; sisters, Cathline Griffith and her husband, Richard and Christine Pacchiana; grandchildren,...

Eleanor U. Lepore, 74, passed away on Monday, February 24, 2020 at Ellis Hospital with her husband at her side. Eleanor was born in Schenectady, on April 27, 1945, the daughter of the late James and Eva (Laurinaitis) Masilunas. She was a lifetime area resident and was a graduate of the Scotia-Glenville High School, Class of 1963. Eleanor was employed by the GE Energy, Schenectady and was also active with her husband in the Red Bull Antiques, Glenville. She was a member of The Church Of The...