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MaryEllen (Sickels) Weber, 75 of Rotterdam, passed at her home on Wednesday June 9, 2021.
MaryEllen was born in Albany, the daughter of the late James and Mary Daby Sickels. She graduated from Cardinal McCloskey High School in Albany and later attended the Albany Memorial Hospital School of Nursing.
MaryEllen was employed for several years at Grandoe in Gloversville. After moving to Schenectady she worked as a Medical Billing Associate at Sunnyview Rehabilitation Hospital for 15 years...
MaryEllen (Sickels) Weber, 75 of Rotterdam, passed at her home on Wednesday June 9, 2021.
MaryEllen was born in Albany, the daughter of the late James and Mary Daby Sickels. She graduated from...
John Duchesne Schenectady
Schenectady- John J. Duchesne passed away on Sunday, June 6, 2021. He was born and raised in Manhattan, NY, the city he loved. John was a Master Electrician, an IT Tech, and a Field Engineer before his retirement. His work brought him north to the Capital District.
With a natural talent as an electrician as well as a woodworker, John could build or repair almost anything. He could often be found working on computers. Above all, he cherished the time he spent with his family.
He is survived...
Schenectady- John J. Duchesne passed away on Sunday, June 6, 2021. He was born and raised in Manhattan, NY, the city he loved. John was a Master Electrician, an IT Tech, and a Field Engineer...
Elizabeth "Betty" Curtis Schenectady
Schenectady - Elizabeth Jane Curtis (Betty) passed away on June 3, 2021.
On October 22, 1931, a beautiful, freckled redhead was born to George Samuel and Marjorie Ella (Madden) Willimott, in Albany NY. They gave her the name Elizabeth Jane, and called her Betty, for short.
Growing up in East Greenbush with her two brothers, George (deceased) and Jack (Marilyn), in a community known as Sherwood Park, she attended Columbia High School, graduating in 1949.
On November 4,...
Schenectady - Elizabeth Jane Curtis (Betty) passed away on June 3, 2021.
On October 22, 1931, a beautiful, freckled redhead was born to George Samuel and Marjorie Ella (Madden) Willimott, in...
Raymond Cook Schenectady
Schenectady - Raymond D. Cook “Cookie”, 57, passed away on Thursday, June 3rd, 2021 at Albany Medical Center.
Ray was born in Schenectady the son of the late Edna Carol (Fuller) Kowalski. He was a graduate of Mont Pleasant High School.
Ray worked at Union College for 30 years in the Facilities department as a cleaner.
He was a fun loving and caring person who could light up a room with his many sayings and signature gestures.
Ray was an avid Union College sports fan...
Schenectady - Raymond D. Cook “Cookie”, 57, passed away on Thursday, June 3rd, 2021 at Albany Medical Center.
Ray was born in Schenectady the son of the late Edna Carol (Fuller)...
Stanley Dean Jr. Altamont
Altamont- Stanley L. Dean, Jr. of Altamont, NY, a dedicated family man, passed away at home on June 3, 2021. Born in Delhi, NY in 1933, he was the son of Dr. Stanley and Gertrude (Wagner) Dean. Stan married the love of his life, Norma Wallace, in 1954. They moved to Altamont in 1960 where they raised their family.
Since his retirement in 1995, after 25 years with the Guilderland School District, Stan continued to be active in the Altamont Reformed Church, serving on numerous committees. He...
Altamont- Stanley L. Dean, Jr. of Altamont, NY, a dedicated family man, passed away at home on June 3, 2021. Born in Delhi, NY in 1933, he was the son of Dr. Stanley and Gertrude (Wagner) Dean....
Ronald Messersmith Guilderland
Guilderland- Ronald Messersmith, 74, passed away peacefully on May 31, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. Born in Chicago, Illinois, he was the son of the late Robert C. and Lois Coppage Messersmith. He was happily married to Nancy Gray Messersmith for 52 years.
Ronald was a faithful parishioner of Hamilton Union Presbyterian Church. He sang in the church choir and was a member of the Barbershop Quartet for 35 years. He enjoyed, fishing, golfing, going on road trips, and spending time...
Guilderland- Ronald Messersmith, 74, passed away peacefully on May 31, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. Born in Chicago, Illinois, he was the son of the late Robert C. and Lois Coppage...
Janet Carnright Rotterdam
Rotterdam- Janet L. Carnright passed away on Friday, May 28th at Ellis Hospital. She was born in Albany, NY on November 23, 1935. She was the daughter of the late Christian and Jane Anderson Theisen. She was happily married to Richard T. Carnright for 64 years.
Janet graduated from Draper High School in 1954 in the top five of her class. She worked as a secretary at Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory from graduation to the birth of her first child. She was a member of Trinity Reformed Church,...
Rotterdam- Janet L. Carnright passed away on Friday, May 28th at Ellis Hospital. She was born in Albany, NY on November 23, 1935. She was the daughter of the late Christian and Jane Anderson...
Teresa Ullman Schenectady
Schenectady - Teresa F. Ullman of Schenectady, passed on Friday, May 28, 2021 at Albany Medical Center Hospital, surrounded by her loving family, at the age of 84.
Born in Schenectady on January 28th, 1937 Teresa was the daughter of the late Corrado and Rosina (Ingrassia) Costanzo. Teresa graduated from Mont Pleasant High School in 1956. She entered the Sisters of St. Joseph Convent thereafter, taking the name Sister Rose Helena. Teresa served with the Sisters of St. Joseph’s for 10...
Schenectady - Teresa F. Ullman of Schenectady, passed on Friday, May 28, 2021 at Albany Medical Center Hospital, surrounded by her loving family, at the age of 84.
Born in Schenectady on January...
Michael Doyle Albany
Albany - Michael R. Doyle, age 70, of Albany, NY, passed away on Friday, May 28, 2021, after a recent illness.
Michael, the son of the late Dorothy Rich Doyle and Thomas Francis Doyle, was born in Schenectady, New York, and a lifelong resident of the Capital District. Mike is also predeceased by the one and only love of his life, his wife, Linda Lombardi Doyle, and their infant son, Patrick Doyle.
Mike served as Executive Director of the New York State Petroleum Council for over 17 years,...
Albany - Michael R. Doyle, age 70, of Albany, NY, passed away on Friday, May 28, 2021, after a recent illness.
Michael, the son of the late Dorothy Rich Doyle and Thomas Francis Doyle, was born...
Richard May Albany
Albany - Richard G. May, 61, of Albany, died Thursday, May 27, 2021 at Albany Medical Center Hospital following a short illness.
Richard was born in Schenectady and was a lifelong area resident. He graduated from St. Madeleine Sophie Elementary School, Guilderland High School and received an Associate Degree from SUNY Cobleskill. Richard was employed for 39 years at the Center of Disability Services in Albany where he was serving as the Day Program Administrator at the time of his...
Albany - Richard G. May, 61, of Albany, died Thursday, May 27, 2021 at Albany Medical Center Hospital following a short illness.
Richard was born in Schenectady and was a lifelong area resident....
Elaine Tucceri Niskayuna
Niskayuna - Elaine Ann Tucceri, of Niskayuna, NY, peacefully passed away in her sleep on May 25, 2021, at St. Peter’s Hospital in Albany, NY after a long battle with cancer. Elaine was born in Schenectady, NY on July 17, 1950, to Robert and Genevieve Janack.
A 1968 graduate from Mohonasen High School, Elaine eventually went on to start her 25-year career at General Electric as an accounting analyst before moving on to a career in real estate and then insurance. While raising...
Niskayuna - Elaine Ann Tucceri, of Niskayuna, NY, peacefully passed away in her sleep on May 25, 2021, at St. Peter’s Hospital in Albany, NY after a long battle with cancer. Elaine was born...
Alan Tygert Duanesburg
Duanesburg – Alan W. Tygert, 66, passed away at his home on Tuesday, May 25th, 2021 after a long battle with cancer.
Born in Schenectady, Alan was the son of Dorothy Gifford Tygert and the late Ralph Wendell Tygert.
He was a graduate of Schalmont High School and SUNY Cobleskill.
Alan began his career in 1986 as a firefighter and paramedic for the City of Schenectady, where he served as Union President, retiring as Captain in 2011. He also worked for decades alongside his brother and...
Duanesburg – Alan W. Tygert, 66, passed away at his home on Tuesday, May 25th, 2021 after a long battle with cancer.
Born in Schenectady, Alan was the son of Dorothy Gifford Tygert and the...
Eric Weden Rotterdam
Rotterdam – Eric G. Weden, 79, passed away Saturday May 22, 2021 at home surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Albany, he was the son of Gunnar and Ruth Allen Weden.
Eric graduated from Cardinal McClusky High School in Albany and went to Hudson Valley Community College for Environmental Science. He served 6 years as a medic in the National Guard. In 1968 he met Marianne Murray and they married on March 1, 1969.
Eric worked doing air quality and soil & water pollution testing...
Rotterdam – Eric G. Weden, 79, passed away Saturday May 22, 2021 at home surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Albany, he was the son of Gunnar and Ruth Allen Weden.
Eric graduated from...
Michael Furman Schenectady
Schenectady – Michael R. Furman, 61, went to be with the Lord on Friday, May 21st, 2021 after fighting a brief illness.
Born in Niskayuna, Michael was the son of Patricia Bradt Bryan and the late Andrew Furman Sr.
A lifelong area resident, he was a graduate of Mont Pleasant High School.
Mike worked as a security guard at Kingsway Arms Parkland Gardens for many years and also owned and operated his business, Positive Karaoke. In his earlier years, he was a disc jockey at several area...
Schenectady – Michael R. Furman, 61, went to be with the Lord on Friday, May 21st, 2021 after fighting a brief illness.
Born in Niskayuna, Michael was the son of Patricia Bradt Bryan and...
Robert Volpe Rotterdam
Rotterdam – Robert E. Volpe, 80, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, May 20, 2021 at St. Peter’s Hospice Inn.
Bob was born in Schenectady, the son of the late George Volpe and Anne (Voci) Senecal.
He was a graduate of Mont Pleasant High School and Spencer Business Institute.
Bob worked as a Court Reporter for 56 years, 20 of which were as a Certified Shorthand Reporter for the New York State Supreme Court, Third Judicial District, Albany, New York.
He was...
Rotterdam – Robert E. Volpe, 80, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, May 20, 2021 at St. Peter’s Hospice Inn.
Bob was born in Schenectady, the son of the late...
Deacon Gregory Zoltowski Schenectady
Schenectady – Deacon Gregory J. Zoltowski, 72, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 18, 2021.
Born in Brooklyn, Greg was the son of the late Thaddeus and Adela Wojtaszek Zoltowski. He graduated from St. John the Evangelist Elementary School and Bishop Ford High School, both in Brooklyn. Greg received his Bachelor’s degree from the Pratt Institute School of Fine Arts and went on to graduate from the Catholic University in Washington, D.C. receiving his Master’s...
Schenectady – Deacon Gregory J. Zoltowski, 72, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 18, 2021.
Born in Brooklyn, Greg was the son of the late Thaddeus and Adela Wojtaszek Zoltowski....
Roger Rugg Sr. Rotterdam
Rotterdam – Roger Dale Rugg Sr., 71, passed away unexpectedly at home on Tuesday, May 18th, 2021.
Born in Penn Yan, NY, Roger was the son of the late Gerald Rugg and Beatrice Knapp Rugg.
Roger spent most of his life in the Finger Lakes, moving to Rotterdam in 2007 to be close to family.
Some of Roger’s favorite things included hunting and fishing, watching western movies and he was a huge WWE wrestling fan.
Roger will be remembered for his deep love of his family, his jokes...
Rotterdam – Roger Dale Rugg Sr., 71, passed away unexpectedly at home on Tuesday, May 18th, 2021.
Born in Penn Yan, NY, Roger was the son of the late Gerald Rugg and Beatrice Knapp...
Lewis DeNovio Schenectady
Schenectady- Lewis R. DeNovio passed away on Sunday, May 16, 2021. Born in Schenectady, NY, Lewis was the son of the late Anthony and Virginia DeNovio. He was married to the late Jean DeNovio. They were happily married for 38 years.
Lewis enjoyed taking trips to the Saratoga Racetrack to watch the horse races, and to Atlantic City. He was skilled in gambling, especially poker. Above all, he loved going to his grandchildren’s athletic events to cheer them on. He joined the United...
Schenectady- Lewis R. DeNovio passed away on Sunday, May 16, 2021. Born in Schenectady, NY, Lewis was the son of the late Anthony and Virginia DeNovio. He was married to the late Jean DeNovio....
Mary (Persico) Otter Guilderland
Guilderland- Mary Josephine (Persico) Otter of Guilderland, NY passed away on Saturday, May 15th, 2021 at home from natural causes. Born in Gloversville, New York, Mary was the daughter of the late Lucy and Albert Persico and the devoted wife of fifty years to Andrew W. Otter Jr.
Mary graduated from Gloversville High School in 1960 and earned her Bachelor’s Degree in History from the University of Albany, where she and her husband met. She earned her Master’s Degree in Special...
Guilderland- Mary Josephine (Persico) Otter of Guilderland, NY passed away on Saturday, May 15th, 2021 at home from natural causes. Born in Gloversville, New York, Mary was the daughter of the...
Dorothy Mancini Rotterdam
Rotterdam - Dorothy Mae (Smith) Mancini, 85, passed away on Friday, May 14, 2021 at Albany Medical Center Hospital after being admitted on May 8th when she suffered a fall and stroke following the fall. Dorothy lived in Rotterdam all her life. She was the daughter of the late George and Marietta Curcio Smith.
Dorothy graduated from Draper High School and later from SUNY New Paltz. She received her Master’s Degree in Library Science from SUNY Albany. She was employed as...
Rotterdam - Dorothy Mae (Smith) Mancini, 85, passed away on Friday, May 14, 2021 at Albany Medical Center Hospital after being admitted on May 8th when she suffered a fall and...
David Longo Duanesburg
Duanesburg - David A. Longo, 62, of Duanesburg, passed peacefully on Thursday, May 13, 2021.
Born at Ellis Hospital, David was the son of the late Dominick and Ann Jantella Longo.
He attended Schalmont High School when it was convenient for him.
Dave began working in the family business, Empire Paving, shortly after learning to walk. He was extremely skilled at repairing just about anything. His mechanic ability was extremely beneficial to the building up of the business from early...
Duanesburg - David A. Longo, 62, of Duanesburg, passed peacefully on Thursday, May 13, 2021.
Born at Ellis Hospital, David was the son of the late Dominick and Ann Jantella Longo.
He attended...
Norma Dean Altamont
Altamont- Norma Dean of Altamont, NY passed away peacefully in her home on May 10, 2021 surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with Parkinson’s. Norma was born in Albany in 1931. She graduated from Altamont High School in 1950 and was married to the love of her life, Stanley, on August 1, 1954.
Norma was a homemaker, raising four children of whom she was extremely proud. Once her children were in school, she worked as the Secretary at the Altamont Reformed Church...
Altamont- Norma Dean of Altamont, NY passed away peacefully in her home on May 10, 2021 surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with Parkinson’s. Norma was born in Albany...
Clifford Waldman, MD Guilderland
Guilderland - Clifford (“Cliff”) Waldman, MD, age 69, passed away on May 8, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family after a long illness. Born in Connecticut in 1952 to Beatrice and Murry Waldman, Clifford discovered his passion for science and medicine after reading a biography of Louis Pasteur in elementary school. He carried that passion all the way to Harvard University (Class of 1974), where, in addition to majoring in Biology, he played alto saxophone in the...
Guilderland - Clifford (“Cliff”) Waldman, MD, age 69, passed away on May 8, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family after a long illness. Born in Connecticut in 1952 to...
Michael Abbatiello Schenectady
Michael D. Abbatiello, 48, of Schenectady, passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus on Friday, May 7, 2021.
Michael grew up in Schenectady and graduated from Mont Pleasant High School where he ran cross country track. He moved to Rex, Georgia for several years before returning to Schenectady. He was employed for several years as a CDL Driver for Ryder Truck Rental. Michael enjoyed fishing and loved playing Ping Pong. He also proudly served his country as a member of the Army Nation...
Michael D. Abbatiello, 48, of Schenectady, passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus on Friday, May 7, 2021.
Michael grew up in Schenectady and graduated from Mont Pleasant High School where he...
Johnnie Angus Rotterdam
Rotterdam – Johnnie Gillespie Angus, 86, passed quietly at Albany Medical Center on Thursday, May 6th, 2021 after a short illness.
Born in Schenectady on October 1st, 1934, Johnnie was the son of the late John Angus and Bessie (MacKinnon) Angus.
Johnnie was a lifelong area resident and graduated in 1953 from Draper High School. He went on to attend Hudson Valley Community College and Empire State College, receiving his Bachelors Degree in Communications.
Johnnie worked in the labs...
Rotterdam – Johnnie Gillespie Angus, 86, passed quietly at Albany Medical Center on Thursday, May 6th, 2021 after a short illness.
Born in Schenectady on October 1st, 1934, Johnnie was the...
John Di Sorbo Schenectady
John Di Sorbo, 92, of FL, formerly of Danvers MA and Schenectady NY, passed away surrounded by loved ones on May 5th, 2021 after a short-term battle with pancreatic cancer.
John was born on January 6th, 1929 to Stephen and Mary (Mone) Di Sorbo in Schenectady, NY. After graduating from Mont Pleasant High School in 1947, he went on to study at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) in Troy, NY. In 1950 he was declared and certified a member of Tau Beta Pi (Gamma Chapter) after...
John Di Sorbo, 92, of FL, formerly of Danvers MA and Schenectady NY, passed away surrounded by loved ones on May 5th, 2021 after a short-term battle with pancreatic cancer.
John was born on...
Susan Partington Schenectady
Schenectady – Susan Frances Partington, 61, of Schenectady, passed away Tuesday May 4th, 2021 on her way for treatments in Boston. She passed away in Worcester, Massachusetts.
Born in Schenectady on May 16, 1959, Susan had an exemplary 42 year career at Pioneer Bank at the Rotterdam and Watervliet branches. Being very community minded, Susan maintained a prestigious seat on the Pioneer “Making Change Committee” and reached out to younger people and funded many local events...
Schenectady – Susan Frances Partington, 61, of Schenectady, passed away Tuesday May 4th, 2021 on her way for treatments in Boston. She passed away in Worcester, Massachusetts.
Born in...
Marvin "Marv" and Charlotte Dennison
After 62 years of marriage, Marvin T. “Marv” Dennison, 82, and Charlotte S. (Ferguson) Dennison, 82, both of Rotterdam, passed away within 36 hours of each other. Marv passed away unexpectedly at home on May 3, 2021, and Charlotte passed peacefully at home on May 4, after battling an illness.
Born in Schenectady, Marv was the son of the late C. Leslie and Mary (Middleton) Dennison. Marv graduated from Guilderland HS and received his Associate’s degree from HVCC. Marv...
After 62 years of marriage, Marvin T. “Marv” Dennison, 82, and Charlotte S. (Ferguson) Dennison, 82, both of Rotterdam, passed away within 36 hours of each other. Marv passed away...
Judith Ravella Schenectady
Schenectady - Judith Sanders Ravella of Schenectady, passed away peacefully at Our Lady of Mercy Nursing Home on April 28, 2021.
Born on May 3, 1940 to parents George and Jennie Sanders, she was a loving and dedicated daughter and sister. Judy married the true love of her life, Joseph Ravella, on February 1, 1959. They enjoyed 51 years of marriage, and together they raised three appreciative children who were proud to call her mom. Everything our mother did was done with love for her...
Schenectady - Judith Sanders Ravella of Schenectady, passed away peacefully at Our Lady of Mercy Nursing Home on April 28, 2021.
Born on May 3, 1940 to parents George and Jennie Sanders, she was...
Charles Varga Rotterdam
Rotterdam - Charles P. Varga, 72, passed away peacefully on April 22, 2021 surrounded by his family.
He was born in Ithaca, NY, to the late Joseph L Varga and Virginia (Beckwith) Varga. Chuck was a graduate of Southern Cayuga HS and a 1970 graduate of Clarkson University. He was a Civil Engineer, and spent his career with the NY State Department of Transportation.
Chuck was married to his loving wife MaryLou. Together they enjoyed travel, fine wines and dining, and riding steam...
Rotterdam - Charles P. Varga, 72, passed away peacefully on April 22, 2021 surrounded by his family.
He was born in Ithaca, NY, to the late Joseph L Varga and Virginia (Beckwith) Varga....
Faye A. Schuch, 90, of Rotterdam, NY, passed peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, April 21, 2021. Faye was born in Dravosburg, PA., the daughter of the late Albert and Verda Harrison Kohl.
Faye was a faithful member of St. Madeleine Sophie Church and was a past Eucharistic Minister.
She enjoyed crafting, visiting Lighthouses all along the east coast and spending time with her grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, Faye was also predeceased by her...
Faye A. Schuch, 90, of Rotterdam, NY, passed peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, April 21, 2021. Faye was born in Dravosburg, PA., the daughter of the late...
Norma Pugliese Rotterdam
Rotterdam – Norma M. Pugliese, age 87, passed away at home on Wednesday, April 21st, 2021 surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with cancer.
Norma was born in Amsterdam, NY to her parents, the late Joseph H. and Jane (Cardillo) Cagnina.
A graduate of St. Columba’s High School, Norma worked for a short time at Metropolitan Life before becoming a full-time homemaker.
She was an excellent cook and baker, specializing in her famous chili sauce and eggplant.
In...
Rotterdam – Norma M. Pugliese, age 87, passed away at home on Wednesday, April 21st, 2021 surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with cancer.
Norma was born in Amsterdam,...
Troy- Jeffrey “Alex” Burnette passed away on Wednesday, April 21, 2021. Born in Bremerhaven, Germany, he is the son of Jeffrey B. Burnette and Michelle Garland.
He enjoyed listening to music, playing video games, and watching movies. He loved his nieces and nephews, and would spend time with them as often as he could.
He is survived by his mother, Michelle (Vince) Monini, his father, Jeffrey B. Burnette, his siblings; Arwen (Anthony) Pappas, and Ahren Burnette, his nieces and...
Troy- Jeffrey “Alex” Burnette passed away on Wednesday, April 21, 2021. Born in Bremerhaven, Germany, he is the son of Jeffrey B. Burnette and Michelle Garland.
He enjoyed listening...
Anthony DiFulvio Rotterdam
Rotterdam- Anthony DiFulvio, 90 of Rotterdam NY, was called home by his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on April 19, 2021. Born in Schenectady, the only child to Roberto and Anna, Tony graduated from Nott Terrace High School, Albany Business College and Alfred University. In 1953, he married the love of his life, Helen Costanzo, and began proudly serving two years with the United States Army 88th Division, stationed in Trieste Italy. Upon his honorable discharge, Tony briefly entered the...
Rotterdam- Anthony DiFulvio, 90 of Rotterdam NY, was called home by his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on April 19, 2021. Born in Schenectady, the only child to Roberto and Anna, Tony graduated...
Dennis Frattallone Rotterdam
Rotterdam- Dennis M. Frattallone, 75, of Rotterdam, NY entered into eternal life peacefully at his residence on Saturday, April 17, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Schenectady and was the son of the late Samuel and Anna Frattallone.
Dennis was a graduate of Bishop Gibbons High School, and a 1967 graduate of Siena College. After completing ROTC training for the National Air Guard, he worked in finance for General Electric’s Turbine Department. He soon realized...
Rotterdam- Dennis M. Frattallone, 75, of Rotterdam, NY entered into eternal life peacefully at his residence on Saturday, April 17, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in...
Rocco Liscio Rotterdam
Rotterdam – Rocco Frank Liscio, 81, passed away after a brief illness on Wednesday, April 14th, 2021.
Rocco, affectionately known as Rocky, was born in Schenectady, the son of the late Ralph and Lucy (Fasula) Liscio.
A graduate of Nott Terrace High School, Rocky went on to work as an assembler at the General Electric Company for 36 years.
Rocky was an avid NY Yankees fan. He excelled at bowling, once rolling a 287-696 with the Turbine Keglers. In his spare time, he was a...
Rotterdam – Rocco Frank Liscio, 81, passed away after a brief illness on Wednesday, April 14th, 2021.
Rocco, affectionately known as Rocky, was born in Schenectady, the son of the late...
Margaret Diamond Schenectady
Schenectady- Margaret Diamond passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 13 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Saugerties NY, and grew up in Howe Cave NY. She was the daughter of the late Arthur Scott and Elizabeth (Simmons) Scott.
After graduating from high school, Margaret took business classes and received a certificate in Data Processing. She worked, at Albany City Hall for five years, then went on to work for the Albany County Department of Health in the...
Schenectady- Margaret Diamond passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 13 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Saugerties NY, and grew up in Howe Cave NY. She was the...
Jeffrey Weatherwax Sr. Schenectady
Schenectady – Jeffrey J. Weatherwax, Sr., 59, passed away Sunday April 11, 2021 at Ellis Hospital. Born in Schenectady, Jeff was a graduate of Niskayuna High School. A hard worker, Jeff was a CDL truck driver for many years at Quant Enterprises in Schenectady before closing and most recently drove truck for Arctic Glacier.
Jeff also enjoyed the outdoors where he loved to hunt and fish and also was a staff member for several years at the Harley Rendezvous in Mariaville. He will be...
Schenectady – Jeffrey J. Weatherwax, Sr., 59, passed away Sunday April 11, 2021 at Ellis Hospital. Born in Schenectady, Jeff was a graduate of Niskayuna High School. A hard worker, Jeff was...
Gary Lawrence Rotterdam
Rotterdam – Gary Lawrence, 77, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday April 10, 2021. Born in Glens Falls, Gary was a lifetime resident of Rotterdam. He graduated from Draper High School and went on to work for the General Electric Co. as a machinist retiring in 1998.
An avid outdoorsman, Gary was happiest spending time fishing in his boat at camp or in the woods hunting. Of his many other activities, he thoroughly enjoyed making his Award Winning homemade wine with his close friends...
Rotterdam – Gary Lawrence, 77, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday April 10, 2021. Born in Glens Falls, Gary was a lifetime resident of Rotterdam. He graduated from Draper High School and...
Robert St. Pierre Guilderland
Guilderland – Bob St. Pierre, 64, passed away on Friday April 9, 2021 at Albany Medical Center.
He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Bonnie St. Pierre.
His two children; Erin St. Pierre and Nick St. Pierre.
His grandson; Tyler Genett.
Bob is also survived by two sisters; Michele O’Connor-St. Pierre and Robin Snavely.
There will be no services at this time.
Memorial contributions may be made in Bob’s memory to the American Cancer Society.
Guilderland – Bob St. Pierre, 64, passed away on Friday April 9, 2021 at Albany Medical Center.
He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Bonnie St. Pierre.
His two children; Erin St. Pierre...
Sandra DiMascio Pattersonville
Pattersonville - Sandra L DiMascio, 78, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday April 08, 2021. She was at home with her loving family by her side. Born in Schenectady, NY on January 2, 1943 she was the daughter of the late William and Rosina (Curcio) Viscusi.
She graduated from Mohonasen High School and Colonna Cosmetology. She attended Abounding Grace Christian Church, Believers Church in Glenville and Chairs Bible Study.
She cherished her trips to Old Orchard...
Pattersonville - Sandra L DiMascio, 78, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday April 08, 2021. She was at home with her loving family by her side. Born in Schenectady, NY on January...
June Vitch Rotterdam
Rotterdam – June Constance Vitch, 89, passed away on Monday, April 5th, 2021.
She was born in Schenectady, the daughter of the late Alexander LaLone and Florence (Curiale) LaLone.
June was a graduate of St. Columba’s School and went on to work for the Daily Gazette as a classified advertisement specialist.
A talented seamstress, June expertly crafted anything from clothing to furniture covers. She was also a gifted baker; you never knew what sweet treat would be waiting for...
Rotterdam – June Constance Vitch, 89, passed away on Monday, April 5th, 2021.
She was born in Schenectady, the daughter of the late Alexander LaLone and Florence (Curiale) LaLone.
June was...
William Sparre Schenectady
Schenectady - William Joseph Sparre, 67, passed away early Saturday morning, April 3, 2021.
Billy, as he was known all his life, was born on January 26, 1954. He was the son of the late Tauno W. and Virginia E. (DiCarlo) Sparre, grandson to the late Joseph A. and Mary Louise (Colasurdo) DiCarlo, Sr. and nephew to the late Joseph A. and Nancy (Cerasani) DiCarlo, Jr.
Billy graduated from Mount Pleasant High School in 1972. Upon graduating, he began working for General...
Schenectady - William Joseph Sparre, 67, passed away early Saturday morning, April 3, 2021.
Billy, as he was known all his life, was born on January 26, 1954. He was the son of...
Carmela Brooks Rotterdam
Rotterdam - Carmela Ann Brooks, 88, passed peacefully on Friday, April 2, 2021 at Ellis Hospital.
Carmela was born in Amsterdam, the daughter of the late Salvatore and Rubina Tagliaferro Sorbero.
She graduated from Wilbur H. Lynch High School. Carmela was employed as a Supervisor at the NYS Dept. of Taxation and Finance in Albany. She retired in 1992 with 37 years of service.
She was a longtime faithful member of St. Madeleine Sophie Church serving as a Lector and Eucharistic...
Rotterdam - Carmela Ann Brooks, 88, passed peacefully on Friday, April 2, 2021 at Ellis Hospital.
Carmela was born in Amsterdam, the daughter of the late Salvatore and Rubina Tagliaferro...
Tracey Kristel Guilderland
Guilderland – Tracey K. Kristel, 55, passed away on Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at the St. Peter’s Hospice Inn after a long battle with lung cancer.
Tracey was born in Niskayuna to her parents, Dayle (Courtwright) Kristel and the late Kenneth Kristel.
Early on in life Tracey had a successful modeling career, travelling to New York City, Connecticut and several other locations.
Some of Tracey’s interests included sports cars, her coin and watch collection and her love of...
Guilderland – Tracey K. Kristel, 55, passed away on Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at the St. Peter’s Hospice Inn after a long battle with lung cancer.
Tracey was born in Niskayuna to her...
Mary Anne Wilgocki Rotterdam
On the evening of Tuesday, March 23, 2021, Mary Anne Wilgocki joined her husband, Larry, in eternal rest surrounded by her loving children at home.
Born in Albany, NY, Mary Anne was the 2nd youngest of 11 children born to Joseph A. & Michalina (Govel) Kowalski. After graduating from High School, Mary Anne went to work as an operator and supervisor at NY Telephone Company. She married her husband, Larry Wilgocki, on September 2, 1956 and they enjoyed 44 years together before...
On the evening of Tuesday, March 23, 2021, Mary Anne Wilgocki joined her husband, Larry, in eternal rest surrounded by her loving children at home.
Born in Albany, NY, Mary Anne was the 2nd...
Mark Ferguson Rotterdam
Rotterdam – Mark W. Ferguson, 65, passed away on Monday, March 22nd, 2021 with his daughter at his side.
Mark was born in Albany and grew up in the Colonie area. He was the son of the late John Ferguson and Jane (Foster) Ferguson.
Mark worked for many years as an electronics assembler at TransTech Systems Inc.
In Mark’s younger years, he enjoyed woodworking and spending time up north on the Schroon River. He and several friends created Hello Mountain, a memorial for a departed...
Rotterdam – Mark W. Ferguson, 65, passed away on Monday, March 22nd, 2021 with his daughter at his side.
Mark was born in Albany and grew up in the Colonie area. He was the son of the late...
Sylvia Anunziatta Rotterdam
Rotterdam – Sylvia J. Anunziatta, 86, passed away peacefully at the Eddy Village Green on Monday, March 22nd, 2021.
Sylvia was born in Forest City, PA to her parents, the late John Christina and Sylvia (Telban) Christina.
She graduated with honors from Mont Pleasant High School and went on to work as a legal secretary at several law firms in Schenectady.
Sylvia is a former member of St. Gabriel’s Church. She was an avid reader, especially enjoying a good mystery novel.
In her...
Rotterdam – Sylvia J. Anunziatta, 86, passed away peacefully at the Eddy Village Green on Monday, March 22nd, 2021.
Sylvia was born in Forest City, PA to her parents, the late John...
Marie Clement Guilderland
Guilderland - Marie (Schleder) Clement, 89, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, March 21, 2021, surrounded by her loving husband and daughter. Born in Troy, NY, she was the daughter of the late Bertha (Dukowitz) and John Schlederer of Lanzeil, Austria. She was married to Warren H. Clement, and they were happily together for 51 years.
In 1922, Marie’s parents came to the U.S. to seek employment. Twelve years later when Marie was 2 years old, she and her family moved back to...
Guilderland - Marie (Schleder) Clement, 89, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, March 21, 2021, surrounded by her loving husband and daughter. Born in Troy, NY, she was the daughter of the...
Irma DeMarco Niskayuna
Niskayuna - Irma M. DeMarco, 85, of Niskayuna, passed peacefully on Thursday, March, 18, 2021.
Born in Schenectady. She graduated from Mont Pleasant High School in 1953 and retired after 40 years as an Executive Secretary at General Electric.
Irma was predeceased by her beloved husband, Donald DeMarco of 54 years in 2012, and her parents, the late Dominick Tiberio and Antoinette Terrenzio. Irma and Donald were faithful members of St. Kateri Tekakwitha Parish.
Irma interacted with...
Niskayuna - Irma M. DeMarco, 85, of Niskayuna, passed peacefully on Thursday, March, 18, 2021.
Born in Schenectady. She graduated from Mont Pleasant High School in 1953 and retired after 40...
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