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03/18/2026

Margaret A. Frese

SCHENECTADY – Margaret A. Frese, 71, of Schenectady, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 16, 2026. She was born in Schenectady on February 28, 1955 a daughter of the late Lawrence D. and Phoebe R. (Tyrrell) Edmonds. Margaret was a graduate of Linton High School Class of 1973. She was employed for forty-six years as a Nurse with Sunnyview Rehabilitation Hospital in Schenectady until her retirement. Margaret is survived by her husband of 32 years, Kenneth; her siblings, Karen (Kevin)...

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03/16/2026

Donna M. Finlay

On Friday, March 13th Donna M. Finlay, of Stuyvesant, NY passed away at the age of 73 after a long illness. She was born in Albany, NY to the late Edwin J. Lawler and Kathleen Lawler. She was a graduate of St. Joseph's high school and throughout her many years of employment she excelled through her diligence and hard work and was always ready to help wherever needed. She was most recently employed at First Albany Corporation. She enjoyed spending...

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03/15/2026

Raymond Stanley Christy

Raymond Stanley 'Stan' Christy, 61, died on March 12th, 2026, at Saratoga Hospital after a brief illness. He was a 4 yr. resident of Milton moving from his 20yr. residence on Front St., Schenectady. He was born June 12th, 1964, in Canton NY to parents Richard 'Dick' Christy and Irene Gilette. He now joins them in heaven. He was educated in Canton schools and was a college student while still in high school. After briefly moving to San Diego, he...

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03/14/2026

Janice M. Halloran

Janice M. Halloran, 88, the wife of John M. Halloran, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 10th, at her home with her loving family at The Eddy in Troy, NY. She was born on January 20, 1938, in Troy, NY, Jan was the daughter of the late John and Bertha (Brennan) Manning. Janice met the love of her life, John, at a school dance at Saint Rose. They were married for 67 years. Janice was a devoted daughter, wife, mother,...

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03/13/2026

Melissa M. Janidlo

Melissa (Wightman) Janidlo, 60, wife of Patrick Janidlo, passed away Wednesday, March 11, at Albany Medical Center with her family by her side. Born in Manhattan to Stephen Skeates (deceased) and Rose Wightman, Melissa was raised in Andover and later Westfield, NY, by her mother and her adoptive father, Davie “Dave” Wightman (deceased). While attending SUNY Fredonia, she met Patrick, and they married soon after. She was the sister of Jennifer (Wightman) Shearer; the mother of Michael (Josephine “Jojo” Winter),...

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03/12/2026

Robert H. Wyman

Latham Robert H. Wyman, 61, passed away on February 27, 2026. There will be no services at this time. Those wanting to contribute, please plant a tree in Bobs memory. To share a memory of Robert or leave a special message for his family, visit the guest book below.

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03/11/2026

Today we recognize National Funeral Director Day and take a moment to thank the dedicated professionals who serve families with compassion, patience, and care during life’s most difficult moments.

Funeral directors do so much more than organize services. They guide families through unfamiliar decisions, listen to stories, honor traditions, and help create meaningful moments of remembrance. Their work often happens quietly behind the scenes, but the impact they have on families lasts a lifetime.

To the funeral directors on our team and across our profession, we thank you for the kindness, professionalism, and heart you bring to your work every day. We are grateful for all that you do for the families and communities you serve.

If a funeral director has made a difference for your family, we invite you to share a message of appreciation in the comments below. 💙

03/10/2026

James Christopher Aube

James Christopher Aube, born September 22, 1946, in Albany, New York, passed away peacefully on March 8, 2026. He worked for New York State for over 35 years before retiring from the NYS Department of State as Head of Corporations in 2002. Jim was also a proud Vietnam veteran. Above all else, Jim loved his family. He was a devoted husband to his beloved wife, Sue E. Aube, and a proud father and grandfather. When his first grandchild was born...

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03/10/2026

Ronald J. Unser

Ronald J. Unser, 85, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 8, 2026. Ronald proudly served in the US Navy on the USS John Paul Jones from 1958 to 1962. Following his time in the Navy, Ron joined the workforce working for various places. Some include Bumpstead Chevrolet, Sears Automotive, Penske Automotive and most recently with Lowes in Glenmont. In his free time, Ron had many different passions and hobbies. He owned and cared for his harness horses in Saratoga Springs....

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03/09/2026

Joan M. Ferguson

Joan was the ultimate connector. To her, nobody could be a stranger for more than a minute. Whether you hailed from Chandigarh or Kalamazoo, she could instantly fuse six degrees of separation. As she wrote in her short story, Speak for Yourself, Stan: Love is magic. It doesn’t get used up like cookies…Love grows and grows; the more you give away, the more you’ve got. Joan was adventurous. With her intrepid husband, Henry, she herded four children and fourteen pieces...

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03/03/2026

Reddick Harrison, Jr.

A life well lived. Reddick Harrison Jr., age 77, passed away at Samaritan Hospital on Friday, February 27, 2026, after a brief illness, surrounded by his loving family. Reddick was born on July 28,1948, in Georgetown, South Carolina. He attended the public school system there, and after completing his education, moved to New York City in the early 1970s and lived with his sister, Sarah Mae. He later settled in Troy, NY, where he married the love of his life,...

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03/03/2026

Michael Andrew Skowronek

Michael Andrew Skowronek, 62, of Albany, NY, died in Albany, NY after a brief urgent illness on March 2, 2026. Mike was born August 28, 1963, eldest son of Marie Hroncich Skowronek Riker and Michael Raymond Skowronek. Mike attended St. Stanislaus School, Amsterdam, NY, and graduated high school from the former Keveny Memorial Academy in Cohoes, NY in 1981. Mike played on the tennis team at Keveny. Mike also attended the former Junior College of Albany (now part of Russell...

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