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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...
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 02, 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 Beach, ME...
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 02, 1943...
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...
Patricia Arthur Schenectady
Patricia A. Arthur, 75, passed away on March 16, 2021. Born in Schenectady, NY, she was the daughter of the late Stanley Borysewicz and Rose Severino Borysewicz. She was happily married to Thomas Arthur for 43 years.
She was a graduate of the Mont Pleasant High School Class of 64’. After graduating, she would go on to work for New York State in the Department of Labor. After being married to Tom in 1978 she started her family with her two sons; Christopher and Patrick. She then went...
Patricia A. Arthur, 75, passed away on March 16, 2021. Born in Schenectady, NY, she was the daughter of the late Stanley Borysewicz and Rose Severino Borysewicz. She was happily married to Thomas...
Margaret Balko Schenectady
Schenectady – Margaret Mary Balko, 93, passed away peacefully Friday March 12, 2021surrounded by her loving family. Born in Schenectady she was the daughter of Joseph and Carmela (Capperell) Mazzucco.
A graduate of Mt. Pleasant High School, Margaret went on to work for the Wallace Co. for many years before retiring as a manager. She enjoyed gardening, cooking and Sunday macaroni dinners with family. She will be most remembered for her unconditional love, support and always being there...
Schenectady – Margaret Mary Balko, 93, passed away peacefully Friday March 12, 2021surrounded by her loving family. Born in Schenectady she was the daughter of Joseph and Carmela (Capperell)...
William Sindoni Rotterdam
Rotterdam – William S. Sindoni, 80, passed away Friday March 12, 2021 after a short illness. Born in Schenectady on November 10, 1940 he was the son of Salvadore and Lena Sindoni. Bill graduated from Draper High School and went on to graduate from Hudson Valley Community College. Bill’s entire career has been with Sal’s Quality Market where he started working at the age of 10 with his parents in the family business. He was a long time member of The Early Ford V-8 Club of...
Rotterdam – William S. Sindoni, 80, passed away Friday March 12, 2021 after a short illness. Born in Schenectady on November 10, 1940 he was the son of Salvadore and Lena Sindoni. Bill...
Evelyn Archibald Rotterdam
Rotterdam – Evelyn Lorraine Archibald, 90, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 12th, 2021.
Evelyn was born in Albany, NY to her parents, the late Edward and Dorothy (Henry) Flint. She was a graduate of Dobbins Bennett High School in Kingsport, TN.
After graduation, Evelyn spent several years at East Tennessee State University and later returned to the area where she met her husband, Leonard whom she married on January 10th, 1953.
She then returned to school, earning her...
Rotterdam – Evelyn Lorraine Archibald, 90, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 12th, 2021.
Evelyn was born in Albany, NY to her parents, the late Edward and Dorothy (Henry) Flint. She...
Roger Swem Rotterdam
Rotterdam – Roger M. Swem, 82, passed away Thursday March 11, 2021.
He is survived by his wife, Arlene Hillman Swem.
His brother; C. Ray Swem.
His son, James Swem and his daughter, Peggy Hayward.
Three stepdaughters; Patty (Rick) Normington, Robin (Joe) Matarazzo and Debbie Chandler.
Roger is also survived by 7 grandchildren.
Funeral services with a full obituary will take place at a future date.
Rotterdam – Roger M. Swem, 82, passed away Thursday March 11, 2021.
He is survived by his wife, Arlene Hillman Swem.
His brother; C. Ray Swem.
His son, James Swem and his daughter, Peggy...
Eleanor Schultz Scotia
Scotia – Eleanor L. Schultz, 89, passed away at home on Wednesday, March 10th, 2021 surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Schenectady, she was the daughter of Louis and Augusta Pannone.
A graduate of Draper High School, Eleanor went on to work as a secretary at the General Electric Co. for several years before leaving to raise her family.
Eleanor enjoyed playing bingo and taking trips to area casinos. She also enjoyed traveling and spending time in Florida.
She is survived by...
Scotia – Eleanor L. Schultz, 89, passed away at home on Wednesday, March 10th, 2021 surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Schenectady, she was the daughter of Louis and Augusta...
Arnold Aldi Rotterdam
Rotterdam – Arnold A. Aldi, 73, passed away on Tuesday, March 9th, 2021 after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease.
A lifelong area resident, Arnold was born in Niskayuna to his parents, the late Benjamin and Hazel (Gifford) Aldi.
He was a graduate of Mohonsen High School. After graduation, Arnie was employed by the NYS Comptroller’s Office for over 35 years.
Arnie was a loving, kind and caring man. He was also a selfless man who was always ready with a helping hand...
Rotterdam – Arnold A. Aldi, 73, passed away on Tuesday, March 9th, 2021 after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease.
A lifelong area resident, Arnold was born in Niskayuna to his...
Scott Haile Shinnecock/Rotterdam
Shinnecock/Rotterdam - Scott R. Haile entered the Spirit World on March 9, 2021, peacefully at the home of his loving daughters.
Born on March 25, 1958, he was the eldest child of the late Richard H. and Elizabeth “Chee Chee” (Bess) Haile. Scott, known to many as “Skinny Scotty” was raised in Rotterdam, NY and attended Schalmont Central Schools where he made countless life-long friendships.
He was fostered by Miss Adelphena Logan and her brother Al of the Onondaga...
Shinnecock/Rotterdam - Scott R. Haile entered the Spirit World on March 9, 2021, peacefully at the home of his loving daughters.
Born on March 25, 1958, he was the eldest child of the late...
Norman "Norm" Hart Rotterdam
Rotterdam - Norman “Norm” Hart, 81, passed away on March 8, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. Born in Schenectady, NY, he was the son of Harry H. Hart and Everil Reed Hart. He was married to Colleen O’Hare Hart. They were happily married for 59 years.
Norm graduated in 1958 — the first graduating class of Linton High School. After graduation, Norm would join the United States Air Force where he served his country honorably and faithfully in the Schenectady Air...
Rotterdam - Norman “Norm” Hart, 81, passed away on March 8, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. Born in Schenectady, NY, he was the son of Harry H. Hart and Everil Reed Hart. He was...
Olive Hinman Rotterdam
Rotterdam - Olive M. Hinman, 92, of Rotterdam, passed peacefully on Sunday, March 7, 2021 at the Capstone Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing in Amsterdam.
Olive was born in Syracuse, NY. She graduated from Marcellus High School and later graduated from Potsdam Teachers College. She received her Master’s in Education from SUNY Albany. She was employed as a teacher with the Niskayuna and Schenectady school districts. Olive also worked for many years as as a Real Estate agent with...
Rotterdam - Olive M. Hinman, 92, of Rotterdam, passed peacefully on Sunday, March 7, 2021 at the Capstone Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing in Amsterdam.
Olive was born in Syracuse, NY. She...
Ardis LaPorte Guilderland
Guilderland - Ardis M. LaPorte, longtime resident of Guilderland, passed peacefully at her home following a brief illness on Saturday, March 6, 2021, she was 95.
Born in Norwood, NY, Ardis was the daughter of the late Bertha Goodrich.
She graduated as valedictorian of her high school class. She entered Potsdam State Teachers College to pursue her dream of becoming a teacher. On January 5, 1946 she married the love of her life, Norman E. LaPorte and enjoyed 70 years of marriage. ...
Guilderland - Ardis M. LaPorte, longtime resident of Guilderland, passed peacefully at her home following a brief illness on Saturday, March 6, 2021, she was 95.
Born in Norwood, NY, Ardis...
Sandra Reutter Rotterdam
Rotterdam - Sandra M. Reutter, 77, of Rotterdam, New York passed away on Saturday March 6, 2021 at home peacefully with her family after a long battle with cancer.
Sandy was a devoted wife, amazing mother, and a wonderful Gramma and Gigi. She had 10 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, a brother and sister-in-law, numerous nieces and nephews whom she loved with all her heart. She had her "FRIDAY" girls who helped make her life complete. In her younger years she loved to...
Rotterdam - Sandra M. Reutter, 77, of Rotterdam, New York passed away on Saturday March 6, 2021 at home peacefully with her family after a long battle with cancer.
Sandy was a devoted wife,...
Marie Maliszewski Schenectady
Schenectady - Marie (Pepicelli) Maliszewski entered heavens gates on March 5, 2021 to be with our lord and her beloved husband Eugene.
Born in Schenectady, New York, she was the daughter of Justin and Catherine Degennaro Pepicelli.
Marie was employed by the Maqua Company in Schenectady, New York for several years prior to marrying Eugene Maliszewski on October 24, 1946. She was a devoted wife and mother and excellent homemaker who loved spending time with her family. She spent...
Schenectady - Marie (Pepicelli) Maliszewski entered heavens gates on March 5, 2021 to be with our lord and her beloved husband Eugene.
Born in Schenectady, New York, she was the daughter of...
Frank DelGallo Rotterdam
Rotterdam - Francis DelGallo, “Frank” or “Franny”, as he was well known by those who loved him, passed away peacefully on March 4, 2021. He shared his final moments with his beloved family, dear friend and Pastor, Tony, many devoted friends and his work family.
Frank was born in Schenectady on October 14, 1939, a proud son of Italian immigrants from the Abruzzo region of Italy, Ettore and Concetta DelGallo.
Frank and his wife, Marilyn owned many local...
Rotterdam - Francis DelGallo, “Frank” or “Franny”, as he was well known by those who loved him, passed away peacefully on March 4, 2021. He shared his final moments with...
Louis Lattanzio Scotia
Scotia - Louis F. Lattanzio, 88, of Scotia, New York passed peacefully on Wednesday, March 4, 2021 at Columbia Memorial Hospital in Hudson, NY from complications of pneumonia. He was a man of compassion and was loved by all who knew him. In his youth, Louis played the piano at several area bars and restaurants. Later in life he worked as a truck driver, mechanic, handyman and also worked as a diesel mechanic for Best Pac Corporation.
He was predeceased by his birth mother Antoinette...
Scotia - Louis F. Lattanzio, 88, of Scotia, New York passed peacefully on Wednesday, March 4, 2021 at Columbia Memorial Hospital in Hudson, NY from complications of pneumonia. He was a man of...
Robert Brown Schenectady
Robert C. Brown, 81, formerly of Schenectady, passed peacefully on Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at St. Peter’s Hospital in Albany.
Robert was born in Rotterdam NY, the son of the late Frank and Guenevere Ryder Brown.
As a young man, Robert enjoyed working on local farms. He was later employed for several years at the General Electric Co.
Robert was an outgoing people person. He enjoyed gardening, trips to Lake George and attending concerts. He was always active and enjoyed...
Robert C. Brown, 81, formerly of Schenectady, passed peacefully on Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at St. Peter’s Hospital in Albany.
Robert was born in Rotterdam NY, the son of the late Frank and...
Edward Kwiatkowski Schenectady
Schenectady – Edward Kwiatkowski, age 92, passed away after a brief illness on Wednesday, March 3rd, 2021.
A lifelong area resident, Ed was born in Schenectady and was the son of the late Francis and Anne (Lubrant) Kwiatkowski.
He graduated from Mont Pleasant High School and had a 35 year career at the General Electric Company, working his way up to electrician.
In Ed’s younger years he was an avid bowler and dart player, often playing at the Polish American Club in...
Schenectady – Edward Kwiatkowski, age 92, passed away after a brief illness on Wednesday, March 3rd, 2021.
A lifelong area resident, Ed was born in Schenectady and was the son of the late...
Marion Korzeniecki Ballston Lake
Ballston Lake - It is with great sadness that we say goodbye to Marion Korzeniecki. Throughout her life she has provided care and comfort to so many.
Marion is a sister of Scotland where she left to come here when she was just 18 to build a life for herself and start a family. Now reunited with her husband, Edward Korzeniecki, she can rest in peace and soar with the angels.
Marion is survived by her loving family; her daughter, Carolyn Casso; son, Martin Korzeniecki; grandchildren,...
Ballston Lake - It is with great sadness that we say goodbye to Marion Korzeniecki. Throughout her life she has provided care and comfort to so many.
Marion is a sister of Scotland where...
Dominick Salvione Rotterdam
Dominick A. Salvione, 94, passed away into eternal rest on Wednesday, February 24, 2021. Dominick was born and educated in Amorosi Province of Benevento, Italy. He came to the Schenectady area from Italy in his early 20’s. He served honorably and faithfully in the Army during the Korean War. After his military service he began employment as a carpenter with General Electric Co. in Schenectady. He was an avid bowler, being a member of various leagues over the years.
He was the beloved...
Dominick A. Salvione, 94, passed away into eternal rest on Wednesday, February 24, 2021. Dominick was born and educated in Amorosi Province of Benevento, Italy. He came to the Schenectady area...
Elizabeth Jones Rotterdam
Rotterdam - An angel here on earth has been called to unfold her wings and fly to heaven where a grand celebration awaits her arrival. On February 24, 2021 Elizabeth (Betty) C. Sleasman Jones was called home to the Lord after 88 years of being a faithful servant to be reunited with her family; husband Fred (Ron), parents Catherine and William Sleasman, brother Bill, sisters Lillian (Daley) and Shirley (Pedersen).
Betty was born and raised in Colonie, graduated from Vincentian...
Rotterdam - An angel here on earth has been called to unfold her wings and fly to heaven where a grand celebration awaits her arrival. On February 24, 2021 Elizabeth (Betty) C. Sleasman Jones was...
Barbara Berman Schenectady
Schenectady – Barbara M. Berman, age 85, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, February 22nd, 2021.
Born in Sudbury, England, Barbara was the daughter of the late Thomas and Elsie (Drury) Root.
Barbara was educated in England and later met and wed her husband, Ronald while he was stationed there serving in the US Air Force.
After Ronald’s discharge, the two relocated to New York City where Barbara raised her family and worked for many years as a trim buyer at Expo Beau David...
Schenectady – Barbara M. Berman, age 85, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, February 22nd, 2021.
Born in Sudbury, England, Barbara was the daughter of the late Thomas and Elsie (Drury)...
Ronald Gusswiller Rotterdam
Rotterdam- Ronald A. Gusswiller, 79, passed away on Sunday, February 21, 2021. As a Veteran who served honorably and faithfully in the Marine Corps, Ronald achieved the rank of Corporal. He is survived by his son, Shawn Gusswiller, and Tina, who took care of him for many years. Ronald will be laid to rest at Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery.
Rotterdam- Ronald A. Gusswiller, 79, passed away on Sunday, February 21, 2021. As a Veteran who served honorably and faithfully in the Marine Corps, Ronald achieved the rank of Corporal. He is...
Eleanor "Ellie" Zeh Rotterdam
Rotterdam - Eleanor B. Zeh, 93, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 18, 2021. Eleanor was born in Erie, Pennsylvania on October 19, 1927, to the late Roy and Myrtle Abbey. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her siblings, Roy Abbey Jr., William Abbey, Barbara Soccio and Clark Baker.
Eleanor was a lifelong resident of the Rotterdam area and graduated from the former Nott Terrace High School. She owned and operated Ferris Tavern for many years. She also worked...
Rotterdam - Eleanor B. Zeh, 93, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 18, 2021. Eleanor was born in Erie, Pennsylvania on October 19, 1927, to the late Roy and Myrtle Abbey. In...
Dennis Gavigan Rotterdam
Rotterdam - Dennis J. Gavigan, age 70, of Rotterdam, NY passed away on Thursday, February 18th, 2021.
Survivors include his wife, Gelsomina; three sons, John, Mark and Peter; two grandchildren, Giovanna and Devin, whom he adored; his brother, Barry, and several nieces and nephews.
Dennis was employed as a tool maker at the General Electric Company for 40 years.
A mass will be celebrated on Thursday, February 25th at 9:30am at Our Lady Queen of Peace Church, 210 Princetown Road in...
Rotterdam - Dennis J. Gavigan, age 70, of Rotterdam, NY passed away on Thursday, February 18th, 2021.
Survivors include his wife, Gelsomina; three sons, John, Mark and Peter; two grandchildren,...
SEEL - John J. Jr., “Skip” 72, of Schenectady, NY, died February 18, 2021, after a long illness. He was born May 16, 1948, in Buffalo, NY, the son of late Helen (Zeinz) and John J. Seel. He was the oldest of four siblings. He is survived by his daughters Michelle Chyka, Renee (Timothy) Marciniak and three grandchildren. Dear brother of Richard (Denise), Mary Jo Picone, Timothy (Kathleen) and Christopher (Bonnie). He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. John has been...
SEEL - John J. Jr., “Skip” 72, of Schenectady, NY, died February 18, 2021, after a long illness. He was born May 16, 1948, in Buffalo, NY, the son of late Helen (Zeinz) and John J....
Victor Mikovich Rotterdam
Victor Mikovich, 91, passed away peacefully on February 17, 2021 at Capstone Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s Disease.
Vic was born in 1929 in the coal mining town of Nesquehoning, PA. He was the sixth of eight siblings born to Esther (Ferko) and Michael Mikovich. He played football and basketball in high school and was named a First Team All-State player in both sports. He was also inducted into the Carbon County Athletic...
Victor Mikovich, 91, passed away peacefully on February 17, 2021 at Capstone Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s Disease.
Vic was born in 1929 in...
Elaine Valletta Rotterdam
Rotterdam - Elaine Janice Valletta (Buttino) passed away on Tuesday, February 16, 2021.
She was born on March 20, 1936 in Philadelphia, PA. She was the daughter of the late Albert and Madeline (Thomas) Buttino.
Elaine graduated from Draper High School in 1954 and went to work at the Darling Shop on State Street in Schenectady as a bookkeeper and Cashier. She continued her working experience at the General Electric Company in Schenectady, working in Buildings #28, 26, 2 and 5. In 1979 she...
Rotterdam - Elaine Janice Valletta (Buttino) passed away on Tuesday, February 16, 2021.
She was born on March 20, 1936 in Philadelphia, PA. She was the daughter of the late Albert and Madeline...
Elizabeth Boucher Rotterdam
Elizabeth J. (Taylor) Boucher
(October 9, 1932-February 14, 2021) (Age 88)
Elizabeth “Betty” Boucher died at St. Peter’s Hospital in Albany, New York on February 14, 2021 following an illness.
Betty grew up on Long Island, New York, where she learned to swim from the rocky beaches on Long Island Sound and on one daring day, swam across Hempstead Harbor. As a child, she dreamed of becoming a nurse. She fulfilled that aspiration after graduating from...
Elizabeth J. (Taylor) Boucher
(October 9, 1932-February 14, 2021) (Age 88)
Elizabeth “Betty” Boucher died at St. Peter’s Hospital in Albany, New York on February 14,...
Mark Tate Rotterdam
Rotterdam - Mark E. Tate, age 56, residing in Rotterdam NY, passed Saturday, February 13, 2021 at Albany Medical Center after a two-week battle from Covid related complications. Mark was born October 2, 1964 in Hartford, Connecticut.
Mark was most recently employed by Pepsico enjoying his work as a Tractor Trailer driver, but much rather preferred the comfort of his home with his family and his dog.
Mark was a lover of many things. This included remote controlled airplanes, guns,...
Rotterdam - Mark E. Tate, age 56, residing in Rotterdam NY, passed Saturday, February 13, 2021 at Albany Medical Center after a two-week battle from Covid related complications. Mark was...
Gail McNeil Rotterdam
Rotterdam - Gail Ann McNeil (Pastore), 80, passed away Thursday February 11, 2021. Born in Batavia, NY, she was the daughter of the late Victor and Ethel (Valerio) Pastore.
Gail was a 1958 graduate of Notre Dame High School in Batavia, NY and a 1962 graduate of Nazareth University and Siena College for her Masters. Gail taught both Social Studies and English at Mohonasen Central Schools for over 20 years. Known for her passion for education and dedicated to her students, Gail created the...
Rotterdam - Gail Ann McNeil (Pastore), 80, passed away Thursday February 11, 2021. Born in Batavia, NY, she was the daughter of the late Victor and Ethel (Valerio) Pastore.
Gail was a 1958...
Matthew Jones Jr. Schenectady
Schenectady - Matthew Edward Jones Jr. passed away unexpectedly at home on February 10, 2021. He was born on June 24, 1982 in Schenectady, New York.
He is survived by his mother, Diane Cornett, his step father, Ambrose Jones, who raised him, his three younger sisters, Jessica Jones, Anna Ladd, and Amber Gauvreau, his fiancé Elizabeth Cyr, his 3 month old son, Elijah Jones and many loving aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.
He is predeceased by his grandmothers, Penny...
Schenectady - Matthew Edward Jones Jr. passed away unexpectedly at home on February 10, 2021. He was born on June 24, 1982 in Schenectady, New York.
He is survived by his mother, Diane Cornett,...
Josephine Baker Schenectady
Schenectady – Josephine J. Baker, 78, passed away at the Fulton Center on Monday, February 8th, 2021.
Josie was born in Schenectady to her parents, the late John and Cecelia Jablonski.
She was a lifelong Schenectady resident and attended Mont Pleasant High School.
Josie worked for several years at St. Clare’s Hospital as a nurse’s aide before becoming a full-time mom and homemaker.
Josie had a passion for the outdoors, particularly the Lake Placid area and the Ausable...
Schenectady – Josephine J. Baker, 78, passed away at the Fulton Center on Monday, February 8th, 2021.
Josie was born in Schenectady to her parents, the late John and Cecelia Jablonski.
She...
Anthony Fusco Jr. Rotterdam
Rotterdam - Anthony J. Fusco Jr., 94, of Rotterdam, died Sunday, February 7, 2021 at Albany Medical Center surrounded by his family.
A lifelong Schenectady resident, Tony was employed for 42 years with General Electric retiring in 1984. He was a longtime member of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church. Tony was a member of the Rotterdam Elks and served as House Chairman, planning events and parties at the Elks. He was also a member and president of the Rotterdam Seniors, Past...
Rotterdam - Anthony J. Fusco Jr., 94, of Rotterdam, died Sunday, February 7, 2021 at Albany Medical Center surrounded by his family.
A lifelong Schenectady resident, Tony was...
Anthony Bucci Rotterdam
Rotterdam - Anthony John Bucci, (known by Tony, to his family and friends) was born on February 20th, 1982 in Niskayuna, NY, to his loving parents.
Tony passed away Saturday, February 6th, 2021, in Rotterdam at 38 years young.
Tony graduated from Mohonasen High School in Rotterdam. His happiest times were spent with his daughter Sophia, his family and close friends. Tony was a loving person with an infectious smile, a sense of humor that always left you laughing until you were crying,...
Rotterdam - Anthony John Bucci, (known by Tony, to his family and friends) was born on February 20th, 1982 in Niskayuna, NY, to his loving parents.
Tony passed away Saturday, February 6th, 2021,...
Irene Maliszewski Schenectady
Schenectady - Irene H. Maliszewski passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 3, 2021.
Born in Schenectady, NY she was the daughter of the late Charles Garve and Helen Elwertowski Garve. She was happily married to the late Leonard Maliszewski for 47 years.
She is survived by her children; Kathleen (Jeffrey) Florell, Gary (Arlene) Maliszewski, Karen (Dan) Woodward, and Chris Maliszewski, her two loving grandsons whom she loved and adored; Matthew Florell and Ari Maliszewski,...
Schenectady - Irene H. Maliszewski passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 3, 2021.
Born in Schenectady, NY she was the daughter of the late Charles Garve and Helen Elwertowski Garve. She...
Adolph "Al" Barone Rotterdam
Rotterdam – Adolph “Al” Barone, 94, passed away on Tuesday, February 2nd, 2021 following complications from Covid-19.
Al, affectionately known as “Hut”, was born in Schenectady to his parents, the late Dominick and Rose (Costanzo) Barone.
He graduated from Nott Terrace High School, and went on to receive a certificate in data processing from Albany Business College.
Al worked at the General Electric Company as a tool maker for 10 years before taking a...
Rotterdam – Adolph “Al” Barone, 94, passed away on Tuesday, February 2nd, 2021 following complications from Covid-19.
Al, affectionately known as “Hut”, was born in...
Marianna DiSorbo Schenectady
Schenectady – Marianna DiSorbo, 98, passed away Tuesday February 2, 2021. Born in Caiazzo, Italy, she was the daughter of Lorenzo and Concetta Santabarbara. Marianna came to the United States and Schenectady in 1967. She loved spending time in her flower garden along with making Taralli and her homemade bread. Marianna will be remembered most for her love of family.
She is survived by her son Antonio (the late Speranza “Hope”) DiSorbo of Rotterdam.
Three grandchildren;...
Schenectady – Marianna DiSorbo, 98, passed away Tuesday February 2, 2021. Born in Caiazzo, Italy, she was the daughter of Lorenzo and Concetta Santabarbara. Marianna came to the United...
John J. Carao Rotterdam
John “Poncho” Carao, formerly of Rotterdam Street in Rotterdam, died peacefully on Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at the Eddy Memorial Care Center in Troy, he was 101.
Born in Whitehall, NY, John was the son of the late Anthony and Vera Carao. He moved to Rotterdam in 1956 and was employed for many years as a Railroad Engineer at General Electric retiring in 1981.
He was a life member of the Rotterdam Elks Lodge #2157, a lifetime member of the DAV post #88 in Rotterdam and the...
John “Poncho” Carao, formerly of Rotterdam Street in Rotterdam, died peacefully on Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at the Eddy Memorial Care Center in Troy, he was 101.
Born in Whitehall,...
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