The Daily Gazette

Brien K. Trombley, 62, of Southington, CT, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday, June 28, 2022. Brien was born in Schenectady, NY on July 27, 1959, one of 10, to the late Wilfred and Theresa (Carron) Trombley. Brien worked as a machinist in the printing industry for many years. He enjoyed being outdoors and loved hunting, fishing and gardening. Brien is survived by his wife of nearly 35 years, Sean (Pirrone) Trombley, his son, Bryan Trombley and wife Anna of Berlin and one cherished grandson, Liam. He is also survived by 6 siblings, Linda Bachand (Bernie) of North Carolina, Dorothy Cerniglia (Carl) of Pittsford, NY, Dennis Trombley (Denise) of Amsterdam, NY, Victor Trombley...

Mary J. Hayes, 92, of Dayton, OH, passed away Thursday at Stonespring Skilled Nursing Facility. Born in Schenectady, she moved to Ohio in the mid-80s. Mary was a graduate of Nott Terrace High School and worked at the NYS Comptroller's Office for 20 years. She enjoyed taking scenic drives and working on puzzles. She was a devoted daughter, sister, and cousin. Mary was predeceased by her parents, Bernard and Mary Ella Hayes; and sister, Dr. Margaret Hayes. Surviving are her many cousins, including Marcia (Frank) Bopp of Syracuse, Frank (Sherry) Bopp of Canastota, and Gail McShane, of Rochester; and goddaughter, Christine (Ken) Schrank of Camillus. The family would like to thank the...

Joseph Anthony Mancuso, 80, of North Adams, MA passed away on Saturday June 11, 2022 at his home surrounded by his loving family and friends after a 2 1/2 year battle with cancer. He was born in North Adams, MA on November 27, 1941, a son of Albert J. Mancuso Sr. and Settina (Salce) Mancuso. He attended local schools and graduated from the former St. Joseph's High School with the class of 1960. Joe completed his studies at St. John Vianney of Barre, VT and the Seminary of Our Lady of the Angels in Glenmont, NY. He was ordained to the Priesthood on April 6, 1970 at the Church of the Holy Spirit in East Greenbush, NY. Joe was assigned as Associate Pastor at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel...

Eddye Jones passed away peacefully on May 23, 2022. Born in Chattanooga Tennessee on June 6, 1927, she was 94. For full obituary details please visit www.tunisonfuneralhome.com

Patricia Marie Halliburton (Butler), age 68, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on May 20, 2022. Pattie was born on March 22, 1954, in Schenectady, NY to the late Richard and Emma Jane Butler. She attended Schalmont high school where she enjoyed academics, being captain of the majorettes, singing in the choir, and made many lifelong friends. Pattie always lived life to its fullest and put her whole heart into everything and everyone around her. She is considered by her family and friends to be truly selfless and would drop everything to help others; she also thrived on the exchange of interesting conversation and provocative ideas. After retirement she kept herself so busy with...

Walter Suprunowicz, 90, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, March 5, 2022. Born on February 1, 1932, in Schenectady, New York, he was the son of the late Makary and Ida Piotrowski Suprunowicz. Walter is remembered as a talented athlete. He was a graduate of Mont Pleasant High School in Schenectady, where he played basketball with his older brothers, Mack and Dick. In high school, he played varsity basketball for all four years, with a record of 47 wins and only one loss. Walter received a full athletic scholarship to play basketball for Holy Cross University, where he also received his BA. There, Walter participated in four national championship tournaments, including the 1952 NIT, 1953...

Clarence G. Schmidt passed away on February 28, 2022, after a long and exhausting battle with cancer. Born in Schenectady, NY, in 1936, Clarence was the son of the late Clarence and Naomi (McKeon) Schmidt. He lived most of his younger years in Schenectady and the surrounding areas until he joined the Army. Clarence was an avid boater spending numerous hours on Mariaville Lake, NY, and Sacandaga Reservoir, NY. He and his sons learned by trial and error how to water ski and spent many weekends on "his" island in Sacandaga Reservoir with family, friends, and whoever showed up. Many times, he was the life of the party with his humor and quick wit. Please remember him for his humor and...

Nancy Stone Jenkins died peacefully and surrounded by family on February 11, 2022, in Mt. Pleasant, SC at the age of 84. She was the beloved wife of Orin Kenneth Jenkins, loving mother to their four children and proud grandmother to their twelve grandchildren. Nancy was born on September 22, 1937 to the late Donald B. Stone and Ruth Hausner Stone in Schenectady, New York. After graduating from Nott Terrace High School in Schenectady, Nancy went on to study Child Development at Cornell University where she was also a member of Pi Beta Phi. During the spring of her senior year at Cornell Nancy met Orin who was also a Cornell student. Following their graduation, they were married in August...

Armand L. Bertrand passed away peacefully on February 11, 2022, four days short of his 91st birthday. Born in Schenectady NY, February 15, 1931, to Armand J and Delia (Belrose) Bertrand. Bert was a community person and served in various positions throughout his life. Bert was quite the handyman as he was very mechanically inclined. He'll be best remembered for his very sharp memory and wit. His own words upon being a "smartass", because he went to Donkey School. Predeceased by his wife Jean M (Southard). His sister Jeannette and stepson, James Gonia. Bert is survived by his sister Ruth, Step Daughter Jeanine Popalis. Daughters, Deborah McCauliffe, Diana (Brian) Cross, Sons, David (Lynn),...

Edward H. Kemner, Jr. passed from this life to eternal life on February 8, 2022 at age 88. Ed was the husband of Katherine May Oathout Kemner for 66 years. Ed and Kathy moved from upstate NY to make their home in Edgewater FL in 1989. His love for his Lord and Savior was evident in all he did at home, work and play. Ed was a former member of East Glenville Community and First Presbyterian Church and, after moving to FL, Edgewater Alliance Church (CM&A), Edgewater FL. Church service included deacon, elder, trustee and Sunday School teacher. Edward is predeceased by his parents, Edward and Marion Kemner of Schenectady NY and his sister Orpha Knox of Houston TX. Edward is survived...

James J Blenker, 86, long-time resident of Scotia NY, born and raised in Buffalo NY, passed away on Sunday January 23rd 2022 in Thomasville, GA. with his family by his side. Jim graduated with a Bachelors Degree in History and a Master in Social Work, both from the State University of New York at Albany, where he worked as a social worker for over 30 years. Jim served in the US Airforce prior to college. Jim is preceded in death by his ex-wife, Mary Gates, his father, Joseph Blenker, his mother, Pauline Lehner, and his brother Robert. Jim is survived by his sons David and wife Ruthie, Chris and wife Becki, his four grandchildren Jenna, Nicholas, Andrew, and Ashley, and his niece and...

Margaret A. Orzolek, formerly of Ballston Lake, died Thursday, January 20, 2022, at Wesley Health Care Center in Saratoga Springs. Born in Ballston Spa, November 23, 1933, she was the daughter of Louise and Burton Bush. Margaret, known as Peg, worked as a medical receptionist for many years before her retirement. Peg enjoyed reading, playing cards and games with her sisters and friends, cooking, baseball, politics, traveling and a good glass of wine. She was predeceased by former husband, Stanley Orzolek of Galway, her brother William Bush and sisters Elsie Flinton and Gladys Bush. She is survived by sister Sharon (Faust) Salvato, Ballston Spa. Other survivors include...

Tiffany Marie Muir of Corinth, NY, passed away unexpectedly on December 15, 2021. Born on June 28, 1993, in Schenectady, NY, to Brian Muir and Crystal LaFlash, she was 28. Tiffany was a fun and loving person, who cherished her time with her family and friends. She loved spending every minute with her daughter, Faith. Tiffany loved being a mother, and she was always about family. When Faith received a cat for her birthday, Tiffany was proud to be a grandmother to "Hope". Everything Tiffany did was for Faith, and she worked very hard to one day make her daughter proud. Tiffany enjoyed being a dollar General fanatic and when at home, could be seen wearing her treasured Stitch socks from the...

Tiffany Marie Muir of Corinth, NY, passed away unexpectedly on December 15, 2021. Born on June 28, 1993, in Schenectady, NY, to Brian Muir and Crystal LaFlash, she was 28. Tiffany was a fun and loving person, who cherished her time with her family and friends. She loved spending every minute with her daughter, Faith. Tiffany loved being a mother, and she was always about family. When Faith received a cat for her birthday, Tiffany was proud to be a grandmother to "Hope". Everything Tiffany did was for Faith, and she worked very hard to one day make her daughter proud. Tiffany enjoyed being a dollar General fanatic and when at home, could be seen wearing her treasured Stitch socks from the...

Karyl L. Balle, 77, of Syracuse, passed away peacefully December 11, 2021. Karyl was born in Catskill, New York on July 31, 1944. Karyl retired from Delorenzo Law, Schenectady, NY. In her free time, she was an avid gardener and baker, and enjoyed Syracuse Crunch Hockey. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Ethel Kochendoerfer. She is survived by her brother, Robert (Deardra) Kochendoerfer Jr.; two sons, Douglas (Carrie) Balle, Ronald (Susan) Balle; long time loving companion, Robert Brilling, Jr.; and grandson, Zachary Lanphere. Family and friends may call on January 8th of 2022, from 11:00 am - 12:00 pm at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, North Main St, N....

Corinth, NY John Paul Gutkoska passed away peacefully on November 24, 2021, with his loving family by his side. Born on September 4, 1969, John was 52. John was a very vivacious person, who loved to listen to the greats like Michael Jackson, Dean Martin, and Elvis. He also enjoyed spending time with his sisters, Ashley and Amanda. John was always very quick to put a smile on everyone's face. John will be deeply missed by all he knew. John is survived by his adoptive mother, Laurie Bosco, two sisters; Amanda Deere and Ashley Bosco, his best friend, John Rodney, and a host of friends. There will be no services at this time. For online condolences please visit,...

Robert "Bob" Vrooman Muir, 96, husband of the late Hilda Muir, passed away peacefully at home in Clearwater, Florida on Sunday, October 24, 2021. He was born on August 6, 1925, in Schenectady, New York to parents Archibald and Maude Muir. Bob served in the US Navy during WWII and was a member of American Legion Turner-Brandon Post #7, IFPTE Local 147 and the GE Apprentice Alumni Association. He retired from General Electric after 43 years of service and moved from Charlton, NY to Clearwater, FL in 1992. Bob was an avid bowler and has bowled many perfect games. Robert is survived by his daughter, Nancy Lockwood of Scotia, NY, granddaughter, Tamara (Sean) Chatterton of Newport News, VA and...

Diane C. (Trimarchi) Basil, 80, of The Villages, FL, passed away peacefully on October 4th at The Villages Hospital. She was born July 30, 1941. She is survived by the love of her life, her husband Gabe; her son Jim, his wife Lisa and daughter Gabriela; her son Dave, wife Jennifer and children Madison, Mikayla and Alex; her brother Chuck Trimarchi, wife Bobbi and children Rob, Mike and Pete; her sister-in-law Pat Ciccarelli, her husband Gene and children Allison and Kimberly. She was preceded in death by her parents Vincent and Mary Ann Trimarchi. Diane and Gabe Basil were married 58 years and made their home in The Villages, Florida. Diane grew up in Schenectady, NY, where she graduated...

MaryAnne Tosh (n?e Gianni), of Ashburn, VA, and previously of Pinehurst, NC and Clifton Park NY made her journey to heaven in the early morning hours on Tuesday September 21, 2021. Born Thursday, February 10, 1944, in Schenectady, New York, she was the second of two daughters of two first generation Italian immigrants, the late Joseph Gianni and the late Antoinette Bonacquist Gianni. Through her very happy childhood, she fostered a strong devotion for family, her country and her heritage. In the spring of 1962, she graduated from Mont Pleasant High School in Schenectady and then went on to study nursing at the State University of New York at Plattsburgh. She graduated in 1966 and became a...

Paul John Spass, Sr. passed away on Sept. 8, 2021. Visitation on Tues. Sept. 14, from 9-11am at Tunison Funeral Home, burial to follow at Saratoga Nat. Cemetery at 11:30am. For full obituary visit www.tunisonfuneralhome.com

Richard J. O'Rourke (Dick) of Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, passed away on September 7, 2021 at The McGraw Hospice Center, with his family by his side. Dick was born to Frank E. and Kathleen O'Malley O'Rourke on September 17, 1933 in Brooklyn, NY. He graduated from St. Francis Preparatory High School, Brooklyn, NY in 1951. Following graduation, Dick enlisted in the US Coast Guard and served during the Korean War. Upon his discharge, Dick began his insurance career with Marsh McLennan, the largest insurance brokerage firm in the country. While there, he attended the College of Insurance. In 1957, Dick joined Ter Bush & Powell, a regional brokerage firm in Schenectady, NY. Through the...