Elizabeth Mary Szmyr
Sep 10, 2026
Elizabeth “Betty” Szmyr, of Colonie, NY, passed away peacefully on September 10, 2026, leaving behind a lifetime of cherished memories and a family who will miss her more than words can express. She was the daughter of the late Charles Alaskey and Elizabeth Dinon.
Betty was predeceased by her beloved husband of 54 years, Raymond Szmyr; her son, Raymond Szmyr Jr.;...
Jeff Litman
Sep 10, 2026
Jeffrey P. Litman, age 79.
Beloved husband of Paula Litman nee O’Brien, and the late Lyndie Litman nee Pollack. Dear father of Jenna (David) Smiley and Ben (Jessica) Litman. Proud grandfather of Rachel, Adam, Lauren, Eli, and Adleigh. Cherished brother of Neal (the late Jacklyn) Litman. He will be missed by members of the O’Brien and Pollack families as well as...
Roger Simon
Sep 10, 2026
Roger Simon, a retired political columnist and best-selling author, died Sept. 10, 2026, of pneumonia at MedStar Washington Hospital Center in Washington, D.C. He was 78.
Roger was a columnist for the Chicago Sun-Times from 1975 to 1984, giving voice to ordinary people in the finest newspaper tradition to comfort the afflicted and afflict the comfortable (Illinois Gov. James "Big Jim"...
Timothy John Powers
Sep 9, 2026
Timothy John Powers, loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle passed away peacefully in his home, his trusty dog Glengary by his side, on September 9, 2026, at the age of 79.
Tim was born and raised in Escanaba, Michigan, the youngest of three sons of artist Alice Uren Powers and newspaper editor Victor Powers. Unsurprisingly, he grew into a talented...
Donald Sumner McSweeney
Sep 9, 2026
Donald Sumner McSweeney, of Wayland, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on September 9, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer, which he faced with extraordinary grace and unwavering strength. He was just 41 years old and was taken far too soon.
Don was a 2003 graduate of Ranney School in Tinton Falls, New Jersey. He went on to earn his bachelor’s degree...
Tammie Lea Nelson
Sep 9, 2026
Tammie Lea Nelson, 58, of Lago Vista, Texas (previously Austin, Texas) went to be with the Lord on September 9, 2026.
She was born at Brackenridge Hospital in Austin, Texas on November 4, 1967.
She attended Zilker, Barton Hills, and Sunset Valley elementary schools, Joslin Sixth Grade Center, O. Henry Middle School, and graduated from Stephen F. Austin High School. She attended...
Josephine R. Pattavina
Sep 9, 2026
Josephine R. (Noe) Pattavina, age 93, a longtime resident of Quincy, died peacefully, Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at Southwood at Norwell Nursing Center, surrounded by her loving family.
Josephine was born in Augusta, Province of Syracuse, Region of Sicily, Italy, to the late Joseph and Domenica (Sicari) Noe. Raised and educated there, she immigrated to the United States at the age...
Peter Drake
Sep 9, 2026
Peter "Pepaw" Drake, 60, of Orrington, Maine, passed away on September 9, 2026, in Orrington after a brief battle with cancer.
Born on April 9, 1966, in Bangor, Maine, Peter was known to many, and most especially to his three grandsons, as "Pepaw." That name held a special place in his life and in the lives of those who loved him....
Michael Keith Staples
Sep 9, 2026
Michael “Mike” Keith Staples, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on September 9, 2026 at the age of 58.
Mike was, above all else, a family man. He was a devoted husband to his wife, Debra, a loving father to his three children, and a proud and adoring grandfather. Nothing brought him greater joy than spending time with the...
Sarah Kay Conover
Sep 8, 2026
Sarah Kay Conover, aged 80, passed away on September 8, 2026, in Middletown, OH. Born on October 29, 1945, Sarah was known for her sweet, kind, funny, and caring personality which touched everyone she met.Sarah graduated from Germantown High School and furthered her education at Miami Jacobs. She had a fulfilling career, dedicating many years to Standard Register and The...