All Obituaries

Edith S. (Eadie) Ryan, 92, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 19, 2018, at Ellis Health Center, McClellan Street, Schenectady, NY. Eadie was born and raised in Schenectady, the daughter of the late Nicola and Teresa Savignano.   She grew up across the street from Steinmetz Park where she swam in the summer and ice skated in the winter and was a graduate of Nott Terrace High School.   After high school she worked at General Electric where she met her husband...

Rotterdam – Frank J. Marino, 94, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 14th, 2018. Frank was born in Brooklyn, NY to his parents, the late Nicola and Antoninna (Mistretta) Marino of Marsala, Trapani, Sicily. Frank graduated from Manual High School in Brooklyn and soon after worked as a welder at Todd’s Shipyard during World War II, riveting and welding vessels used in the war. After the war, Frank joined the New York City Police Department and received many awards and...

Schenectady – Donald Anthony West, 90, passed away Wednesday September 5, 2018 at the Kingsway Arms Nursing Center. Born in Cohoes he was the son of the late Norman and Bertha Forgette West. Don was also predeceased by his brother, William West. A graduate of Cohoes High School, he then went on to serve our country in the Army Air Corps. Don retired from the General Electric Co. after 32 years in the M&P Lab. He was a member of the GE Quarter Century Club and was a lifetime...

Rotterdam – David Lynn Hillier, 77, passed away Tuesday August 28, 2018 at the Joan Nicole Prince Home in Scotia. Born in Gloversville he was the son of the late George and Eltha Moran Hillier. From 1959-1963 David served our country in the United States Marine Corps. He then went on to work at the General Electric Co. as a machinist retiring in 1987. Dave was a member of the Stadium Golf Course in Schenectady. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Susan Nicklas Hillier. His six...

Rotterdam – Cesidio “Sid” DiMascio, 78, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 23rd, 2018 at Ellis Hospital with his family by his side. Born in Saranac Lake, NY, Sid was the son of the late Patrick and Angela (Tagliaferro) DiMascio. Sid graduated from Mt. Pleasant High School and the College of St. Rose. A member of the GE Quarter Century Club, Sid worked in many capacities throughout General Electric, retiring as a supervisor in the Steam Turbine...

Niskayuna – Helen G. De Marzio, 89, passed away peacefully at her home on August 20, 2018 with her loving family by her side after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer’s and Diabetes. Helen graduated from Mont Pleasant High School in 1947 where she earned several awards for her outstanding artistic abilities. After graduation she worked for General Electric Co. for a few years. She married the love of her life, Lou on June 10, 1951 and began raising their family while...

Guilderland - Stella D. Housel passed away peacefully at the age of 97 in Albany, NY on August 11, 2018.  Born in Watervliet, NY on February 27, 1921, Stella was the daughter of the late Anthony and Frances (Milos) Coneski, and lived in the area all her life.  Stella was the beloved mother of Gilbert (the late Linda), Mark (Theresa), Tyler (Robin) Housel, and the late Katharine Loughney (Patrick).    She is survived by 8 Grandchildren and 3 Greatgrandchildren.  She...

Rotterdam – David A. Saxby Sr, 63, passed away at Ellis Hospital on Thursday August 16, 2018 after a short illness. Born on September 16, 1954 in Schenectady he was the son of the late Donald and Susan Serapilio Saxby. Dave graduated from Mont Pleasant High School in 1972 then served our country in the United States Navy earning the National Defense Service medal. He was a lifelong resident of the Bellevue neighborhood. Dave worked for the General Electric Co. as a crane operator...

    Rotterdam - Andrew (Sandy) Santabarbara, 84, passed away on August 23, 2018, surrounded by his sons, after battling a short illness. Sandy enjoyed a very active 23 years of retirement from the boilermakers union. He had a passion for go cart and dirt track modified racing for the majority of his life. Sandy was happiest in the garage or at the shop, tuning, tinkering, fixing and fabricating and took pride in helping his family and friends in any capacity. He also enjoyed...

Schenectady – Vincent Paul Luccitelli, 90, passed away at home on Thursday, August 16, 2018. Born in Schenectady on July 19, 1928, Vince was the son of the late Ottavio and Angelina (Riscitto) Luccitelli. He attended Nott Terrace High School and then served our country in the United States Navy during World War II being deployed in the European Theatre. He then worked 20 years as a firefighter for the City of Schenectady before retiring. Vince was an excellent cook and gardener. He...