Simple Choices, Inc. Cremation Service

10/13/2025

UPDATE (SERVICE INFO): A Celebration of Life service will be held on Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. at the First Reformed Church of Schenectady, 8 N. Church Street, Schenectady, NY 12305.

COLONIE – Ruth Ann Starr Cox (April 27, 1963 - October 12, 2025), an undeniable force of nature made of the greatest of mortal stuff, has brought her many gifts to the heavenly realm. At the age of 62, Ruth passed in the comfort of her home, following a heroic battle with cancer, surrounded by her...

10/13/2025

COLONIE – Ruth Ann Starr Cox (April 27, 1963 - October 12, 2025), an undeniable force of nature made of the greatest of mortal stuff, has brought her many gifts to the heavenly realm. At the age of 62, Ruth passed in the comfort of her home, following a heroic battle with cancer, surrounded by her...

10/13/2025

CHATHAM, NY – Mark M. Scheingold (affectionately known as Mickey), 81, of Chatham passed away peacefully at the Hospice Inn, on Tuesday, August 12, 2025. Mark was born in Queens, NY, grew up in Fair Lawn, NJ, and later relocated to Chatham, NY to be closer to his family. Mark earned a degree in Co...

10/13/2025

CAROGA LAKE – Mr. Dennis L. Rasmussen, 54, of Caroga Lake, NY, passed away on October 5, 2025 in Albany, NY. He was born on April 15, 1971 in Troy, NY. A son of Donald Rasmussen Sr. and Janet Rasmussen. Dennis was employed by Nick's Electric Signs. He loved to problem solve anything with motors. D...

10/08/2025

ALBANY – Mr. Lee E. Jones, 68, of Albany, formerly of Rome, New York, passed away peacefully on September 24, 2025, in Albany. Born on May 4, 1957, in Mt. Vernon, New York, Lee was the beloved son of the late Leonard Jones and Naomi (Warner) Jones. In 1979, he moved to California, later settling i...

10/08/2025

SCHENECTADY – Paul Ross Avery, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend, passed away suddenly at the age of 64 on August 17, 2025. Born on November 14, 1960, in Amsterdam, NY, Paul was the cherished son of Robert and Jane (Martin) Avery. Paul dedicated many years of his life to ser...

10/03/2025

DELANSON – Mr. Richard A. Bordeau, Sr., 68, of Delanson, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 28, 2025 at Ellis Hospital with his loving family and friends by his side. Richard was born on July 31, 1957 in Niskayuna, to the late Mary Jane Wilkinson and Roy W. Bordeau. He received his educat...

10/03/2025

BALLSTON LAKE – Mr. James H. Cummings, Jr., of Ballston Lake, passed away on September 28, 2025 at the age of 91. He was born on December 28, 1933 in Schenectady, NY to the late James H. Cummings, Sr. and Margaret Rudd. He was predeceased by his parents, stepmother Elsie Cummings, sister Sally, br...

10/03/2025

ALBANY – Mr. Joseph Sauer, 67, of Albany, formerly of Hudson, passed away on September 23, 2025 at St. Peter’s Hospital in Albany. He was born on October 8, 1957 at Bethpage Hospital in Seaford NY, to the late Ferdinand Sauer and Gaetana (Cataldo) Sauer. Joseph was raised in Seaford and has been...

09/04/2025

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07/31/2025

WYNANTSKILL – Elizabeth Anne “Betty” Aucoin, 67, of Wynantskill, NY, formerly of Waltham, MA, passed away on Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at home following a long illness. She was born on November 26, 1957 in Waltham, MA, a daughter of the late Joseph Warren Curtis and Marie Pauline (Coye) Curtis....

03/25/2025

Rest in Peace, our dear friend and colleague Susan.

ALBANY – Susan E. Kuhlmeier, 72, of Albany, passed away on Friday, March 21, 2025 at the Hospice Inn at St. Peter’s Hospital in Albany. She was born on August 16, 1952 in Albany. A daughter of the late Charles and Emerica (Magnolia) Bennett. Susan was raised in North Albany and has resided in th...