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Dateline: Charlton, NY John Gilbert Sakrison, age 93, died on May 25th, 2023, surrounded by his family. He was born on August 16, 1929 in Stillwater, Minnesota, and was the son of the late Roy Henry and Esther Victoria (Bergseng) Sakrison. He received his B.S. degree from Carleton College in Northfield, Minnesota, and was a National Guardsman for five years. Mr. Sakrison was hired by General Electric in June of 1953 and moved to Schenectady, New York. He married the former Caroline Catherine Scianghetti of Amsterdam, New York in 1954. In 1955, Mr. Sakrison pursued a career in Banking, starting as an accountant for Schenectady Savings Bank and earning the titles of; Senior Vice President,...

Samuel (Sam) Thomas Zanghi, passed away on Tuesday, June 14, 2022, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on August 3, 1935, in Buffalo, NY, to parents John L. and Frances (Varco) Zanghi. He was a graduate of McKinley High School, class of 1953, and Erie Community College class of 1955. He worked for Union Carbide in Niagara Falls, New York and in Johannesburg South Africa and finished his career as a Plant Manager in Camus, WA until retiring in 1990. Sam enjoyed playing golf, traveling the world, and spending time with his family and friends. Sam will be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend. Sam was the adoring husband of Mary Gullo...

Dateline: Gloversville, NY Kevin E. Sheehan, age 63, passed away on Sunday, January 31, 2021 at St Mary's Hospital Amsterdam. Kevin was born on February 18, 1957 in Mechanicville, NY and was the son of the late John T. and Jean H. Sheehan. Kevin grew up in Schenectady, NY and Rome, NY and attended Rome Free Academy. After high school, Kevin lived in Rome, NY where he developed many relationships within the community. Later in life, Kevin relocated to the Capital District to be closer to his family. Kevin was a kind man, one who would likely give you the shirt off his back if needed. He enjoyed helping the elderly, music (his favorite group was the Rolling Stones) and was an avid bowler...

Dateline: Ballston Spa, NY Audrie D. Bloomfield, age 94, of Ruhle Road passed away on Friday, November 20, 2020 at Wesley Health Care in Saratoga, NY. She was born on December 5, 1925 in Galesburg, Illinois and was the daughter of the late Elmer and Edith (Knight) DeBois. Audrie retired from AT&G Manufacturing in Farmington, Michigan where she was a secretary. Audrie was an avid reader and cross word enthusiast. While still living in Michigan she was an active member of the Buttons and Bows square dance group in Traverse City. She and her husband resided in Villa De la Ramona in the Villages, Florida, for many years where Audrie enjoyed participating in her neighborhood golf group...

Dateline: Rexford, NY Mary Jane Dike, age 90, died peacefully on Thursday, October 22, 2020, surrounded by her immediate family, at Coburg Village in Rexford, NY. She was born on September 10, 1930 in Beaumont, TX and was the daughter of the late Clifford and Gussie (Cruise) Brandhorst. She graduated from Beaumont High School in 1947 and received a Bachelor's of Science in physical education from the University of Texas in 1952 and a Master's of Arts from SUNY Albany in educational psychology. She also did graduate studies in modern dance at Columbia University in NYC. In addition to being an amazing and beloved mother, Mary Jane had two careers: one in modern dance, and another in...