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Thomas Clas Schenectady
SCHENECTADY- Thomas Robert Clas passed away August 9, 2020, at his residence in the Schenectady Center — one week after celebrating his 90th birthday with family. Born August 2, 1930, Tom was the youngest of 10 children to John William and Anna Mary (Dillon) Clas.
Tom graduated from Cathedral Academy in 1948. “An idealist, steadfast and reliable…” yearbook character traits that couldn’t be truer! He had a playfully-roguish reputation that everyone was drawn...
SCHENECTADY- Thomas Robert Clas passed away August 9, 2020, at his residence in the Schenectady Center — one week after celebrating his 90th birthday with family. Born August 2, 1930, Tom...
Shirley Ann Pedersen, 85, of Glenville, and formerly of Rotterdam, passed away on Wednesday, August 5, 2020 surrounded by her loving family.
Born on a farm in Colonie, Shirley was the daughter of the late William and Catherine Ellrott Sleasman. She graduated from Vincentian Institute in Albany and worked as a secretary for the NYS Department of Labor for several years. After raising her family, Shirley worked at General Electric and retired in 1995. In retirement,...
Shirley Ann Pedersen, 85, of Glenville, and formerly of Rotterdam, passed away on Wednesday, August 5, 2020 surrounded by her loving family.
Born on a farm in Colonie, Shirley was the...
Schenectady - Jennifer Ann Ostrander, 31, was taken from us suddenly on Sunday, August 2, 2020.
Born in Schenectady, Jennifer attended local schools. She was a homemaker, a devoted and loving mother and friend to many.
Jennifer is survived by her parents, Barry (Arlene) Ostrander, Daniel (Kristine) Horton and Tina Buskey (Robert Boddy), seven children; Carter, Kasi, Hassan, Aeisha, Winter, Denzel and Journey, seven brothers, six sisters as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Calling...
Schenectady - Jennifer Ann Ostrander, 31, was taken from us suddenly on Sunday, August 2, 2020.
Born in Schenectady, Jennifer attended local schools. She was a homemaker, a devoted and loving...
Robert Simmons Schenectady
Schenectady – Robert J. Simmons, 44, passed away suddenly on Saturday August 1, 2020.
Born at Ellis Hospital on September 30, 1975. He was a truck driver for many years. He will be remembered for enjoying football, grilling & bowling.
He is survived by his three children; Mackenzie Simmons, Devon Simmons and Liam Naparty.
His mother & father; Max and Patricia Simmons.
His birth mother; Betty Koehler.
He also leaves behind three siblings; Jeff and Sean Askew & Lela...
Schenectady – Robert J. Simmons, 44, passed away suddenly on Saturday August 1, 2020.
Born at Ellis Hospital on September 30, 1975. He was a truck driver for many years. He will be...
Earle Flatt Schenectady
Schenectady - Earle Edward Flatt -- Catholic deacon, scholar, educator, war veteran, and greatgrandfather -- passed away on Thursday at his home in Albany. He was 98.
Earle spent most of his life in Schenectady, New York, where he raised five children with his wife Elizabeth. He was known for his assiduous work ethic and an unwaveringly cheerful disposition, always responding to the inquiry, “How are you?” with an enthusiastic “Terrific!” Earle had a wise aphorism...
Schenectady - Earle Edward Flatt -- Catholic deacon, scholar, educator, war veteran, and greatgrandfather -- passed away on Thursday at his home in Albany. He was 98.
Earle spent most of his life...
Kelsey Lynn Lussier Taylor Guilderland
Guilderland – Kelsey Lynn Lussier Taylor, 29, of Guilderland, NY passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday July 29, 2020.
Kelsey was born on May 6, 1991 in Plattsburgh, NY.
She is survived by the loves of her life & precious children Kaitlyn Josephine Taylor & Parker James Taylor; the father of her children Zachery Taylor, her mothers Laurie A. Davey & Theresa Cross; her sister Jessica Bridge (Adam) Hathaway and brother Justin (Jennifer) Bridge; maternal grandparents William...
Guilderland – Kelsey Lynn Lussier Taylor, 29, of Guilderland, NY passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday July 29, 2020.
Kelsey was born on May 6, 1991 in Plattsburgh, NY.
She is survived by...
Alice Begley Albany
ALBANY -- Alice Cathleen Begley, for many years Guilderland Town Historian and a columnist for the Altamont Enterprise, passed away peacefully at St. Peter’s Hospice Inn on July 29th, shortly after celebrating her 95th birthday at home.
Alice was also the prime mover in saving the historic Schoolcraft House in Guilderland. For 20 years she tirelessly raised funds and oversaw every detail of its renovation. In 2017, she was honored as a “Woman of Distinction” by...
ALBANY -- Alice Cathleen Begley, for many years Guilderland Town Historian and a columnist for the Altamont Enterprise, passed away peacefully at St. Peter’s Hospice Inn on July 29th,...
Louise Palange Schenectady
Schenectady- Louise Mandigo Palange, 94, passed away on Tuesday, July 28, 2020. She was born in Berlin, New Hampshire and moved to Corinth at the age of 4. While at Corinth High School she was a member of the band, National Honor Society, and Salutatorian of her senior class. After graduation she was employed by General Electric in Schenemctady in the payroll department. When she turned 18, Louise attended the Crouse Irving School of Nursing in Syracuse and earned her degree as a registered...
Schenectady- Louise Mandigo Palange, 94, passed away on Tuesday, July 28, 2020. She was born in Berlin, New Hampshire and moved to Corinth at the age of 4. While at Corinth High School she was a...
Carmela Salerno Guilderland
Guilderland – Carmela Salerno, 79, passed away peacefully at Albany Medical Center surrounded by her loving family on Monday, July 27th, 2020.
Born in Bafia Sicily, a province of Messina, Carmela immigrated to the United States at the age of 14 with her mother, aunt, uncle and cousin.
She worked for over 25 years in the healthcare field at the Teresian House, a position in which she was able to impact the lives of others, which she took great pride in.
She was a longtime...
Guilderland – Carmela Salerno, 79, passed away peacefully at Albany Medical Center surrounded by her loving family on Monday, July 27th, 2020.
Born in Bafia Sicily, a province of...
Eleanor Becker Schenectady
Schenectady - Eleanor M. Becker of Schenectady, NY loving Aunt & Sister, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 27th at Baptist Health Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, where she has resided since March 2019.
Eleanor was born in Stillwater NY on July 3, 1929 to Joseph & Mary (Viscusi) Giagiacumo. Eleanor grew up in Schenectady, NY and graduated from Mont Pleasant High School and Schenectady County Community College with an Associates Degree. She worked for General Electric for 18...
Schenectady - Eleanor M. Becker of Schenectady, NY loving Aunt & Sister, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 27th at Baptist Health Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, where she has...
Gioconda De Marco Orange Park, FL
Orange Park, FL - Gioconda De Marco, 82, passed away on June 23, 2020.
She was born 10/30/37 in Caiazzo, Italy. She immigrated to Argentina, after WWII, where she married, had three surviving children, and a successful market with her late husband, Angelo De Marco. In 1979, she and her immediate family immigrated to Schenectady, NY until 1990, later moving to Orange Park, FL. She was happily married to Angelo for 49 years until his passing in 2006.
She was a professional chef and baker who...
Orange Park, FL - Gioconda De Marco, 82, passed away on June 23, 2020.
She was born 10/30/37 in Caiazzo, Italy. She immigrated to Argentina, after WWII, where she married, had three surviving...
Angelo Rossi, 56, of Guilderland, died unexpectedly on Sunday, July 26, 2020 at Ellis Hospital.
Angelo was born in Geneva, Switzerland in 1964 and came to the United States in 1972.
He graduated from Draper High School and worked as a self employed mason for several years. He later was employed as Head of Maintenance with Mallozzi’s and most recently with Adam’s Heating and Cooling.
Angelo Rossi found great joy in life, he loved to share the fruits of his...
Angelo Rossi, 56, of Guilderland, died unexpectedly on Sunday, July 26, 2020 at Ellis Hospital.
Angelo was born in Geneva, Switzerland in 1964 and came to the United States in 1972.
He...
Elizabeth C. Volpicelli, 84, of Schenectady, passed peacefully on Friday July 24, 2020 at Ellis Hospital.
Elizabeth was born in Schenectady, the daughter of the late Pasquale and Rose Mastroianni Volpicelli. She graduated from Nott Terrace High School and worked as a receptionist at several area hair salons, Schenectady City Hall and the Planned Parenthood office in Schenectady. She also volunteered as an Usher at Proctor’s Theatre and the Civic Playhouse in the stockade area for many...
Elizabeth C. Volpicelli, 84, of Schenectady, passed peacefully on Friday July 24, 2020 at Ellis Hospital.
Elizabeth was born in Schenectady, the daughter of the late Pasquale and Rose Mastroianni...
Patricia Barbarulo Rotterdam
Patricia Ann Barbarulo passed away on Thursday, July 23rd, 2020 at the age of 84. She passed peacefully in the arms of her son and her daughter in law by her side.
Born in Schenectady, Patricia was the daughter of the late Emanuel and Philomena (Mollica) Badalucco.
She was a 1954 graduate of Draper High School.
Patricia began her career working for the General Electric Company and later went to work for the NYS Department of Taxation and Finance as a key punch operator. Most importantly...
Patricia Ann Barbarulo passed away on Thursday, July 23rd, 2020 at the age of 84. She passed peacefully in the arms of her son and her daughter in law by her side.
Born in Schenectady, Patricia...
Jane Smith Albany
Jane S. Smith, 89, formerly of Clifton Park passed away on Sunday, July 19, 2020 after a long illness. Daughter to the late Charles E. Schermerhorn and Anna VanDeusen, she was born in Syracuse, NY. She was married to the late David H. Smith. She was predeceased by her sister Hope Woeger of Syracuse, NY, and her brother Warren Schermerhorn of Melrose, MA.
After graduating from High School, she worked for the NY Telephone Company as a telephone operator. She stopped working when she had her...
Jane S. Smith, 89, formerly of Clifton Park passed away on Sunday, July 19, 2020 after a long illness. Daughter to the late Charles E. Schermerhorn and Anna VanDeusen, she was born in Syracuse,...
Ruth Mower Rotterdam
Rotterdam – Ruth Mower of Greenpoint Avenue passed away on Saturday, July 18th, 2020 at the age of 88 after a brief illness.
She was the beloved daughter of Arthur and Grace Mower of Schenectady.
Ruth worked at St. Clare’s Hospital for 28 years.
Ruth loved crossword puzzles, music and flowers and most of all helping anyone she could. She also loved children and animals.
She was predeceased by her father and mother, her brother Alan and sister Margie who she lovingly...
Rotterdam – Ruth Mower of Greenpoint Avenue passed away on Saturday, July 18th, 2020 at the age of 88 after a brief illness.
She was the beloved daughter of Arthur and Grace Mower of...
William Zubalik Schenectady
Schenectady- William L. Zubalik “Uncle Bill,” 94, passed away on Wednesday, July 15, 2020. Born in Schenectady, he was the son of the late Ludvik and Elizabeth (Pernecky) Zubalik. After graduating High School, he worked for over 30 years with the General Electric Company.
He enjoyed riding his bike, and could often be seen riding throughout Schenectady, Rotterdam, and Altamont as far as Indian Ladder. He enjoyed woodworking. He was a member of the Schenectady Yacht Club,...
Schenectady- William L. Zubalik “Uncle Bill,” 94, passed away on Wednesday, July 15, 2020. Born in Schenectady, he was the son of the late Ludvik and Elizabeth (Pernecky) Zubalik....
Rebecca "Becky" Graber Brooklyn, NY
Brooklyn, NY – Rebecca “Becky” A. Graber of Brooklyn and Rotterdam, NY, age 37, passed into the Lord’s embrace on July 13th, 2020.
Becky was born on November 1, 1982 in Niskayuna to her parents, Joanne Krakat Graber and the late Gary H. Graber.
After graduating from Mohonasen High School, Becky began on her path to becoming a nurse by attending Ellis Hospital School of Nursing where she earned her Associates of Applied Science in Nursing. She then went on to receive...
Brooklyn, NY – Rebecca “Becky” A. Graber of Brooklyn and Rotterdam, NY, age 37, passed into the Lord’s embrace on July 13th, 2020.
Becky was born on November 1, 1982 in...
Esther Orphanidis Rotterdam
Schenectady- Esther Annette Orphanidis, age 70, passed away peacefully and without pain on Friday, July 3rd, 2020 at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady, New York, after battling illness for many years. She was born on February 11th, 1950 in Schenectady, NY.
Esther is survived by her husband, Edward Orphanidis, her daughter Antoinette (Toni) M. Fretto, (husband-John Fretto) and her grandchildren, Jonathon Fretto and Tyler Fretto. She is also survived by her Aunt Mimi Salamone, who was more like a...
Schenectady- Esther Annette Orphanidis, age 70, passed away peacefully and without pain on Friday, July 3rd, 2020 at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady, New York, after battling illness for many years....
Mary Myers Guilderland
Guilderland - Mary F. (Hendrickson) Myers, 84, of Guilderland, died peacefully at St. Peter’s Hospital on Thursday, July 2, 2020 in the company of her children.
Mary was born and educated in the Albany area.
She enjoyed her time working as a Draftsperson for NYS before marrying and raising a family. She began her third career as a Cook at Silver Haven Nursing Home (Hallmark) before she retired at 65.
Mary relished her time sitting at her staircase looking out onto the world...
Guilderland - Mary F. (Hendrickson) Myers, 84, of Guilderland, died peacefully at St. Peter’s Hospital on Thursday, July 2, 2020 in the company of her children.
Mary was born and educated...
Eleanor Moore Schenectady
Schenectady- Eleanor L. Moore, age 86, passed away on Wednesday, July 1, 2020 at the Schenectady Center Nursing Facility after a long illness. She was born in Albany, NY at Brady Maternity Hospital on September 9, 1933 to George W. Yakel and Florence E. Yakel.
Eleanor was a lunchroom monitor for many years at Fort Hunter Elementary School. She became a teaching assistant and later moved to Lynnwood Elementary School upon its opening. She loved working with children and was much loved...
Schenectady- Eleanor L. Moore, age 86, passed away on Wednesday, July 1, 2020 at the Schenectady Center Nursing Facility after a long illness. She was born in Albany, NY at Brady Maternity...
Carol Isdell Schenectady
Schenectady- Carol Ann Isdell, 60, passed away on Wednesday, July 1, 2020. Born on December 31, 1959, she was a devoted mother, grandmother, Sister, Aunt, and loyal friend. Though we weren't ready to let her go, the man in the sky had other plans. After battling courageously with cancer for 7 years, he said "Enough is enough" and called her home. She was strong, wise, and loyal.
She will be forever missed by her children; Jonathan Isdell, Jessica Meyre, and David Meyre...
Schenectady- Carol Ann Isdell, 60, passed away on Wednesday, July 1, 2020. Born on December 31, 1959, she was a devoted mother, grandmother, Sister, Aunt, and loyal friend. Though we weren't...
Anna Pigliavento Rotterdam
Rotterdam - Anna (Canali) Pigliavento passed away peacefully on June 28th, 2020 at Ellis Hospital after a brief illness.
Anna was born on December 20th, 1930 in the house and property that she would call home for all 89 years of her life. She often regaled others with stories of her childhood as the youngest ‘spoiled’ daughter of her beloved parents, the late Henry and Laura Canali. Family and friends were the heart of their Italian American Community and she reveled and adored...
Rotterdam - Anna (Canali) Pigliavento passed away peacefully on June 28th, 2020 at Ellis Hospital after a brief illness.
Anna was born on December 20th, 1930 in the house and property that she...
Mark Snyder Schenectady
Schenectady - Mark A. Snyder, 57, died on Saturday, June 27, 2020 at Ellis Hospital.
Born in Albany, Mark was the son of Robert and Dolores Bordeaux Snyder.
He worked as an Electrician for many years with Todd’s Electric in Schenectady and most recently with Precision Electric in Averill Park.
Mark enjoyed fishing and was an avid lifelong NASCAR fan. Mark was also a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles in Schenectady. Mark was so kind hearted and devoted to the...
Schenectady - Mark A. Snyder, 57, died on Saturday, June 27, 2020 at Ellis Hospital.
Born in Albany, Mark was the son of Robert and Dolores Bordeaux Snyder.
He worked as an...
Rocco Duva Schenectady
Schenectady - On Friday, June 26, 2020, one day shy of his 88th birthday, Rocco R. Duva, formerly of Eighth Ave. in Schenectady, and Father Leo O’Brien’s Senior Community in Rotterdam, died unexpectedly at Atria Senior Living in Bethlehem, NY.
Born in Albany, Rocco was the son of the late Frank and Antonietta Robortella Duva. He graduated from Cathedral Academy in Albany.
Rocco was employed for several years with Mohawk Brush Co. in Albany and in 1968 began working at General...
Schenectady - On Friday, June 26, 2020, one day shy of his 88th birthday, Rocco R. Duva, formerly of Eighth Ave. in Schenectady, and Father Leo O’Brien’s Senior Community in Rotterdam,...
Christopher Zimmer Schenectady
Schenectady - Christopher C. Zimmer, 34, of Schenectady, died suddenly on Friday, June 26, 2020 at Ellis Hospital.
Born in Schenectady, Christopher attended Schenectady High School. He was employed as a laborer with Railex at the Rotterdam Industrial Park.
Christopher was an avid football fan, especially the NY Giants.
He is survived by his parents; Charlie and Penny Zimmer of Rotterdam, 2 sisters; Lisa and Casey Zimmer of Schenectady, his three children; Hailey, Hannah and Damien Zimmer...
Schenectady - Christopher C. Zimmer, 34, of Schenectady, died suddenly on Friday, June 26, 2020 at Ellis Hospital.
Born in Schenectady, Christopher attended Schenectady High School. He was...
Nancy Stellrecht Rotterdam
Rotterdam- Nancy A. Stellrecht, passed away on Thursday, June 25, 2020. Born in Schenectady, NY, she was the daughter of Arthur Westervelt and Marguerite LeClair Westervelt.
Nancy was a lifetime resident of Rotterdam, and graduated from Mohonasen High School with the class of 1969. She would then enroll in the Schenectady Program for Practical Nurse Application where she would graduate in 1970. She then worked for St. Claire’s Hospital for 12 years before working at the Glendale...
Rotterdam- Nancy A. Stellrecht, passed away on Thursday, June 25, 2020. Born in Schenectady, NY, she was the daughter of Arthur Westervelt and Marguerite LeClair Westervelt.
Nancy was a lifetime...
Roger Weakley Pattersonville
Pattersonville – Roger A. Weakley passed away on Saturday, June 20, 2020. He was 69 years old.
Born in Niskayuna, Roger was the son of the late Raymond and Catherine (Blakeslee) Weakley. A lifelong area resident, Roger attended Schalmont schools.
For 42 years, Roger worked as a plumber/steamfitter at General Electric, and for a time served as the Local 128 union president. He retired from General Electric in 2011.
Roger was a founding member of the Mariaville Lake Ski Club and...
Pattersonville – Roger A. Weakley passed away on Saturday, June 20, 2020. He was 69 years old.
Born in Niskayuna, Roger was the son of the late Raymond and Catherine (Blakeslee)...
Thomas "Tommy" Polito Rotterdam
Rotterdam – Thomas “Tommy” David Polito passed away unexpectedly at his home on Friday, June 19th, 2020.
Tommy was born in Schenectady to his parents, Charlene Friello Polito and the late John Frank Polito.
He was a graduate of Christian Brothers Academy.
Tommy owned and operated LTD Trucking and Paving, a business he loved and was so proud of, for the last 12 years.
Tommy was larger than life and lived each day to it’s fullest. He was a hilarious person, always...
Rotterdam – Thomas “Tommy” David Polito passed away unexpectedly at his home on Friday, June 19th, 2020.
Tommy was born in Schenectady to his parents, Charlene Friello Polito...
Joseph Montalbano Jr. Guilderland
Guilderland - Joseph P. Montalbano Jr., 44, of Guilderland, NY died unexpectedly but peacefully at home from pneumonia on Tuesday, June 16, 2020.
Born in Bergenfield, NJ., Joseph was the son of the late Joseph P. Montalbano, who died in 2010 and Rita Pribish Montalbano. He was a graduate of Bergenfield High School and went on to receive his Bachelor’s degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management from Johnson and Wales University in Providence, RI where he met his wife ...
Guilderland - Joseph P. Montalbano Jr., 44, of Guilderland, NY died unexpectedly but peacefully at home from pneumonia on Tuesday, June 16, 2020.
Born in Bergenfield, NJ., Joseph was the...
Gladys O'Brien Guilderland
Guilderland – Gladys Kniskern O’Brien, 90, passed away June 16, 2020. Born on March 15, 1930 in the family farmhouse in Carlisle, NY, she was the daughter of George and Florence Kniskern.
She was the loving wife of Gillen O’Brien. She also leaves behind a son Timothy O’Brien and his wife Tina of Wynantskill along with her three grandchildren, Noah, Sarah and Ryan.
Gladys graduated as valedictorian from Cobleskill High School. She then went on to graduate from...
Guilderland – Gladys Kniskern O’Brien, 90, passed away June 16, 2020. Born on March 15, 1930 in the family farmhouse in Carlisle, NY, she was the daughter of George and Florence...
Patricia Payne Duanesburg
Duanesburg - Patricia M. Ciulik Payne passed away on Sunday, June 14, 2020. She was born in Amsterdam, New York on August 4, 1936 to Clement and Genevieve Ciulik. Patricia was a graduate of Wilbur H. Lynch High School in Amsterdam class of 1954, where she was an active member Phi alpha lambda. After graduating high school Patricia was employed by The State Bank of Albany and the manager of the Schoharie branch.
In December 1957, Patricia met her beloved husband Robert L. Payne (Bob, Papa...
Duanesburg - Patricia M. Ciulik Payne passed away on Sunday, June 14, 2020. She was born in Amsterdam, New York on August 4, 1936 to Clement and Genevieve Ciulik. Patricia was a graduate of Wilbur...
Andrew Dagostino Schenectady
Schenectady- Andrew A. Dagostino, 89, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on June 14, 2020 after a brief illness.
Born in Schenectady, Andrew was the son of the late Angelo and Rose (Morinelli) Dagostino. Andrew retired from the N.Y.S. Department of Transportation after 40 plus years of service. He was an avid outdoorsman. He loved fishing, hunting, bicycling, and hiking. He was a Korean War Veteran. Above all he was a proud father, husband, and grandfather.
He is...
Schenectady- Andrew A. Dagostino, 89, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on June 14, 2020 after a brief illness.
Born in Schenectady, Andrew was the son of the late Angelo...
Anne (Glenn) Trechel Rotterdam
Anne K. (Glenn) Trechel, a proud homemaker of Irish heritage and matriarch of the Trechel family, died on June 12, 2o2o of lung cancer. She lived and died in her Rotterdam home of 61 years. Her son and daughter were by her side during her final weeks of life. She was 87 and still feisty.
Anne was born in Rensselaer, NY on March 30, 1933. She married Robert (Bob) G. Trechel on September 24, 1955. She was predeceased by Bob in 2012, grandson Michael D. Mandel, MD in 2018, ...
Anne K. (Glenn) Trechel, a proud homemaker of Irish heritage and matriarch of the Trechel family, died on June 12, 2o2o of lung cancer. She lived and died in her Rotterdam home of 61 years....
Arthur DeLucia Jr. Rotterdam
Rotterdam – Arthur DeLucia Jr. passed away on Thursday, June 11th, 2020 at St. Peter’s Hospice Inn at the age of 73.
Arthur was born in Schenectady and was the son of the late Arthur and Josephine (Zeno) DeLucia.
He honorably served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War.
During Art’s early years he worked as a baker for Freihofer and later at the Mt. Pleasant Bakery. He went on to work for the New York State Office of General Services until his...
Rotterdam – Arthur DeLucia Jr. passed away on Thursday, June 11th, 2020 at St. Peter’s Hospice Inn at the age of 73.
Arthur was born in Schenectady and was the son of the late Arthur...
Josephine Cavallaro Schenectady
Schenectady- Josephine Rose Cavallaro, age 93, peacefully passed away on Thursday, June 11, 2020 at the Teresian House Center for the Elderly.
Born in Schenectady, Josephine was the daughter of the late Demetrio and Rose Dascola.
She was a graduate of Mont Pleasant High School and was a long time hairdresser, owning her own beauty shop. She was married to the late Anthony Cavallaro for 69.5 years.
Josephine was a communicant of Our Lady Queen of Peace and an active member of Home Bureau,...
Schenectady- Josephine Rose Cavallaro, age 93, peacefully passed away on Thursday, June 11, 2020 at the Teresian House Center for the Elderly.
Born in Schenectady, Josephine was the daughter of...
Hazel Witecki Niskayuna
Niskayuna – Hazel Marie Witecki passed away on Thursday, June 11th, 2020 at her home of 69 years in Niskayuna. She was 98.
Hazel was born in Albany, NY to her parents, the late William and Minnie (Spicer) Woods.
Hazel had a 34-year career with Schenectady International, formerly Schenectady Chemical; and for the last 12 of those years she served as personal assistant to the president of the company.
Hazel loved gardening, specifically tending to her rose and perennial gardens. She...
Niskayuna – Hazel Marie Witecki passed away on Thursday, June 11th, 2020 at her home of 69 years in Niskayuna. She was 98.
Hazel was born in Albany, NY to her parents, the late William and...
Milton Barton Glenville
Glenville - Milton Francis Barton of Berkley Square Extension, Glenville, New York, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 2, 2020 at the age of 93.
Mr. Barton was born on Dec. 28, 1926 in Ogden, Utah, the son of the late Milton Francis Barton and Elizabeth Olive Stratford. He grew up in Kooskia, Idaho on the banks of the Lochsa River where he was known to all as “Mickey”. He was the Valedictorian of his Kooskia High School class of 1945 and graduated early in order...
Glenville - Milton Francis Barton of Berkley Square Extension, Glenville, New York, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 2, 2020 at the age of 93.
Mr. Barton was born on Dec. 28, 1926 in...
“If Love Could Cure, You Would Live Forever”
James Richard Quant, 68, of Rotterdam, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, June 8, 2020 at Ellis Hospital.
Born in Gloversville, NY, James attended Linton High School. He worked for several years with his father at Quant & Sons Distributors. James later owned and operated Quant & Son Body Shop in Rotterdam for many years and was well regarded as a Painting...
“If Love Could Cure, You Would Live Forever”
James Richard Quant, 68, of Rotterdam, passed away unexpectedly on...
Charles Bittner Rotterdam
Rotterdam - CHARLES L. BITTNER, 86, a son of the late Leo and Rose Bittner, widower to Emma Bittner, left us on May 29th, 2020 to join his one and only true love in a long-awaited dance.
He attended Draper High School and lettered in 3 sports. After High School he joined the Army and served 2 years. He was a former employee of General Electric turbine plant in Schenectady. His love for his family was his greatest achievement in life by putting them before all others. He was a man of...
Rotterdam - CHARLES L. BITTNER, 86, a son of the late Leo and Rose Bittner, widower to Emma Bittner, left us on May 29th, 2020 to join his one and only true love in a long-awaited dance.
He...
Elaine Buda Schenectady
Schenectady- Elaine E. Buda, 93, passed away at home on Monday, June 1, 2020. She was born in Schenectady, NY to the late Albert Schmidt and Emily Gaczkowski Schmidt. She was married to the late Robert V. Buda Sr., they were happily married for 56 years.
She was a lifelong resident of Schenectady, and worked as the Executive Secretary for General Electric Co. for 8 years. Prior to working for G.E. she worked at the Naval Supply in Scotia for 4 years. She was an auxiliary member of Legion of...
Schenectady- Elaine E. Buda, 93, passed away at home on Monday, June 1, 2020. She was born in Schenectady, NY to the late Albert Schmidt and Emily Gaczkowski Schmidt. She was married to the late...
Dorothea DeMartino Salvador, 84, formerly of Hawthorne St. in Schenectady, passed peacefully on Sunday, May 31, 2020 at the Loudonville Assisted Living Residence.
Born in Schenectady on September 4, 1935, Dorothea was the daughter of the late Nicholas and Stella Grisanti DeMartino.
She graduated from Nott Terrace High School in Schenectady in 1953. She joined the New York State Bar Association staff in 1960 as a secretary to the Executive Director. In 1972 she was promoted to...
Dorothea DeMartino Salvador, 84, formerly of Hawthorne St. in Schenectady, passed peacefully on Sunday, May 31, 2020 at the Loudonville Assisted Living Residence.
Born in Schenectady on September...
On May 29th, 2020 Dorothy Lee (Monte) D’Alessandro reunited with the love of her life, her beloved husband of 60 years, Joseph Anthony.
Born November 15, 1931, Dorothy was the daughter of the late Leonard and Georgette Monte of Schenectady, New York.
Dorothy is survived and will always be treasured by her children Joseph (RoseMary); Julianne (Jerry); Christian (Karen); Jeffrey (Jean); Sally; George (Johanne); brothers Leonard and Anthony (Maggie); family in law, Patricia and...
On May 29th, 2020 Dorothy Lee (Monte) D’Alessandro reunited with the love of her life, her beloved husband of 60 years, Joseph Anthony.
Born November 15, 1931, Dorothy was the daughter of...
James Groncki Pattersonville
Pattersonville – James T. Groncki, age 72, of Pattersonville, NY passed away on May 18, 2020 due to contracting Covid-19.
Jim was a jack of all trades as an accomplished welder, tattoo artist, race car driver, small business owner, humanitarian and lifelong learner. He had a passion for art, reading, philosophical conversations and enjoying all life had to offer. He will be severely missed by all who knew and loved him.
He is survived by his two sons, Matthew (Shanon) Groncki and...
Pattersonville – James T. Groncki, age 72, of Pattersonville, NY passed away on May 18, 2020 due to contracting Covid-19.
Jim was a jack of all trades as an accomplished welder, tattoo...
Denise Larrabee Rotterdam
Schenectady — Denise Marcel (Dean) Larrabee passed away peacefully at home on Monday, May 25, 2020, ending her courageous battle with cancer at the age of 69. She was born on September 7, 1950 in Poughkeepsie, N.Y.
An Army brat, she spent a good portion of her childhood on domestic and international military bases in New Jersey, Turkey and Germany. She graduated from Linton High School in 1969 and worked throughout her career in retail at Filene’s Basement and, most recently,...
Schenectady — Denise Marcel (Dean) Larrabee passed away peacefully at home on Monday, May 25, 2020, ending her courageous battle with cancer at the age of 69. She was born on September 7,...
H. Richard Trawick Rotterdam
It is with profound sadness that the family of H. Richard (Dick) Trawick, announces his passing after a short illness on May 23, 2020 a t home surrounded by his loving and devoted family. Dick was 69.
Born in Schenectady, NY to Haywood and Helen (Kanetzky) Trawick, he was predeceased by his sisters Carol Moister, Mary Corp, and Nancy Trawick. He is survived by his adoring sister Emily Maynard (Donn); the love of his life- his wife Sandra (Curtis) Trawick of 47 years; daughter Erin...
It is with profound sadness that the family of H. Richard (Dick) Trawick, announces his passing after a short illness on May 23, 2020 a t home surrounded by his loving and devoted family. Dick was...
James Van Oort Princetown
Princetown – At rest, James P. Van Oort, age 57, passed away on May 23, 2020 at his home.
Born on June 20, 1962 in Niskayuna to John P. and Sandra M. Brannigan Van Oort. Jim attended Schalmont Central Schools graduating in 1980. He then attended Albany Business College graduating in June 1984. Jim then spent 30 plus years working for Hamilton News in various capacities.
He was predeceased by his younger brother, David Van Oort.
He is survived by his parents John & Sandra Van...
Princetown – At rest, James P. Van Oort, age 57, passed away on May 23, 2020 at his home.
Born on June 20, 1962 in Niskayuna to John P. and Sandra M. Brannigan Van Oort. Jim attended...
Alicia Galea Rotterdam
Rotterdam - Alicia Galea, 55, passed away suddenly on Monday, May 18, 2020.
Born in Albany, NY, Alicia was the beloved child of Joseph and Sylvia Galea of Princetown, NY.
Alicia was a graduate of Schalmont High School and attended Spencer Business Institute. After graduating, Alicia worked for several years in the field of electronics, which was an ongoing passion of hers throughout her life. More recently, Alicia both volunteered and worked as an activities assistant at several senior...
Rotterdam - Alicia Galea, 55, passed away suddenly on Monday, May 18, 2020.
Born in Albany, NY, Alicia was the beloved child of Joseph and Sylvia Galea of Princetown, NY.
Alicia was a graduate...
Jeffrey Van Patten Guilderland
Van Patten, Jeffery Dean “Jeff”, Guilderland, NY.
Jeffrey Van Patten of Guilderland, NY passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 18, 2020.
He was born on February 4, 1951 in Albany, NY and was the son of the late Emerson and Elizabeth M. Van Patten. Jeffrey was raised in Guilderland, NY and was a graduate of Guilderland Central High School, class of 1969.
It was in 1972 when Jeff met Jill A. Moriarty walking her rabbit on a leash down Route 20 and...
Van Patten, Jeffery Dean “Jeff”, Guilderland, NY.
Jeffrey Van Patten of Guilderland, NY passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 18, 2020.
He was born on February 4, 1951 in...
Dr. Martha Soler Diorio passed away peacefully in her home on May 16, 2020 at the age of 101.
She was born in Puerto Rico on April 9, 1919 to Victoriano Soler and Emilia Soler Favale.
Martha graduated from the University of Puerto Rico, followed by the University of Maryland Medical School, where she met her husband, the late Dr. John Diorio.
Upon graduation, Martha completed her internship at St. Mary’s Hospital in Waterbury, CT., followed by a junior residency at Bellevue...
Dr. Martha Soler Diorio passed away peacefully in her home on May 16, 2020 at the age of 101.
She was born in Puerto Rico on April 9, 1919 to Victoriano Soler and Emilia Soler Favale....
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