All Obituaries

Vincenzo C. Polsinelli, 82, of Rotterdam, passed away at home, surrounded by his family, on Sunday, May, 20, 2018 after a long illness. Born in Arpino, la province de Frosinone, Italy on January 3, 1936, he was the son of the late Domenico and Marianna Rae Polsinelli.  Vince came to the United States in 1954, where he met and married his late wife Elizabeth Norma Polak on Oct. 18, 1956. Vince worked as a Mason after arriving in the United States and eventually owned and operated his...

  Constance (Connie) Riccio Duell, 69, formerly of Suffolk Ave passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 17, 2018, at Albany Medical Center with her loving family by her side. Born in Schenectady, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Anna Riccio. Connie was a graduate of Mohonasen High School and a lifelong resident of Rotterdam. Connie was a devoted daughter who was the primary caregiver for her beloved parents. She enjoyed cooking and spending time with family. Connie...

Niskayuna – With his family by his side, Gregory A Donadio Jr. 67, passed away May 19, 2018 from a courageous 2 year battle with cancer. Born on Nov 3, 1950, he is the son of Theresa Santospirito Donadio of Rotterdam, NY and the late Gregory A Donadio Sr. He was a graduate of Mont Pleasant High School. He is survived by the love of his life, Carole A Riggi and his daughters, Tana Donadio and Kara Nowak (Michael).  Stepchildren Nicole Moore (Tyler), Christopher...

Rotterdam – Earl H. Brinkman, 99, went home to be with his Lord on Thursday May 17, 2018. Born in Guilderland, NY, Earl graduated from Mt. Pleasant High School and then entered the GE apprentice program. He went on to become the company’s second longest employee while earning 8 patents. In 1976 Earl retired at the age of 74 after 57 years of employment where he designed large steam turbines used for hydro-electric and nuclear power plants around the world. Earl also...

Rotterdam – Rose L. Casapullo, 99, passed away peacefully at Ellis Hospital on Thursday, May 17th, 2018, surrounded by her loving family. Rose was born in Schenectady on April 17th, 1919, the daughter of the late Ralph and Angelina Casapullo. She was predeceased by her sisters, Catherine Massaro and Mary...

Rotterdam - Raymond J. Bruning, 86, passed away peacefully on Monday May 14, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. Born in West Haven, CT He was the son of Joseph and Mable Bradley Bruning. Ray served our country in the United States Navy from 1953-1957.  He was an equipment engineer for IBM in E. Fishkill, NY, retiring in April of 1990 and has lived in the Schenectady area for the past 13 years. Ray was a life member and past president of the Hughsonville Fire Department obtaining...

Mary Ann (Pachucki) Loveland, 75, of West Coxsackie, NY,  entered heaven on Tuesday, May 15, 2018.  She was home where she wanted to be, surrounded by her loving husband Robert and family.  She had courageously fought a hard battle with Sjogren’s Disease and Pulmonary Fibrosis. Mary Ann worked at General Electric in the payroll department for several years before retiring in 1986. Mary Ann and Bob loved to travel, visiting Hawaii, Alaska, the Panama...

Rotterdam – Theresa A. Fusco, 89, passed away at her home on Saturday, May 12th, 2018. Theresa was born in Pittsfield, MA on November 27th, 1928 and was the daughter of the late Alphonse and Marguerite Chiacchiaretta. ...

Rotterdam – Martha (Severino) Van Woeart, 92, passed away after a short illness on Wednesday, May 9th, 2018 at the Glendale Nursing Home. Born on July 7th, 1925 in Schenectady, Martha was the daughter of the late Pasqualle and Antoinette Severino. ...

Herbert H. Wiltsie, 76, of Rotterdam, was born on October 7, 1941 and passed peacefully with his family by his side Monday morning, May 7, 2018.  Herb loved his family and cherished his four granddaughters, he was a thoughtful, kind and an extremely giving man. He was retired from the NYS court system where he worked for over 40 years. He was an outdoorsman, an Army Veteran and a community volunteer.                        ...