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Anna Musto Schenectady
Schenectady- Anna M. (Siragusa) Musto, 71, passed away peacefully on May 15, 2022. Born in Watertown, NY, she was the daughter of the late Benny Siragusa and Catherine McMillian Siragusa. She was happily married to Richard “Dick” Musto for 49 years.
After graduating high school, Anna would then attend SUNY Canton where she received her Associates Degree in Computer Science. She then went to work as an accountant for Xerox Co. where she would meet her future husband on the...
Schenectady- Anna M. (Siragusa) Musto, 71, passed away peacefully on May 15, 2022. Born in Watertown, NY, she was the daughter of the late Benny Siragusa and Catherine McMillian Siragusa. She...
Charles Quinlivan Jr. Rotterdam
Rotterdam- Charles B. Quinlivan Jr., 78, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, May 12, 2022 surrounded by his loving family. Born in Floral Park, NY, he was the son to the late Charles Quinlivan Sr. and Jeanne Wallace Quinlivan. He was happily married to Martha Quinlivan for 45 years.
After graduating high school, Charles would join the United States Marine Corps where he served his country honorably. He would then work as a postal carrier with United States Postal Service until his...
Rotterdam- Charles B. Quinlivan Jr., 78, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, May 12, 2022 surrounded by his loving family. Born in Floral Park, NY, he was the son to the late Charles...
Yolanda DiSanto Altamont
Altamont- Yolanda DiSanto, 93, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, May 12, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Sambucetto in Bomba, Abruzzo, Italy to the late Mario and Antoinette DiSanto. She married Vincent DiSanto on October 1, 1953. They were married for 44 years.
Yolanda flew to America in August of 1954 on one of the very first flights from Italy. She settled in Yonkers, NY before fulfilling her American dream of becoming a mother and fulltime seamstress before...
Altamont- Yolanda DiSanto, 93, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, May 12, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Sambucetto in Bomba, Abruzzo, Italy to the late Mario and...
Alan Witko Rotterdam
Rotterdam – Alan P. Witko, 70, passed away on Wednesday May 11, 2022. Born in Schenectady Alan was a lifelong Schenectady area resident.
An avid Beatles fan, he loved listening to music, playing cards and fishing.
He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, his granddaughter, two stepsons and a brother & sister.
Calling hours will be held Sunday from 2-4pm at DeMarco-Stone Funeral Home 1605 Helderberg Ave., Rotterdam.
Rotterdam – Alan P. Witko, 70, passed away on Wednesday May 11, 2022. Born in Schenectady Alan was a lifelong Schenectady area resident.
An avid Beatles fan, he loved listening to music,...
Richard Riggi Glenville
Glenville - On Monday, May 9, 2022, Richard A. Riggi, 81 of Glenville passed at Ellis Hospital after a brief illness.
Richard (Dick) was born in Schenectady, the son of the late Bernard and Angelina DeCata Riggi. He graduated from Mont Pleasant High School in 1958.
Richard had a long and rewarding career of 41 years with the Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory as a Nuclear Specialist. He was a favorite among his co-workers, always making them laugh and telling funny stories. He made many...
Glenville - On Monday, May 9, 2022, Richard A. Riggi, 81 of Glenville passed at Ellis Hospital after a brief illness.
Richard (Dick) was born in Schenectady, the son of the late Bernard and...
Terese "Terry" Skoda Rotterdam
Rotterdam – Terese E. Skoda, 65, passed away at home on Saturday, May 7th, 2022.
Terry was born in Niskayuna, the daughter of the late Edward J. Maloney and Jeanne A. Riley Maloney.
Terry worked for several years as a caseworker at Social Security and more recently worked as a medical transported for Vardine Para Medical Transport in Glenville.
An avid reader, Terry also enjoyed tending to her vegetable and flower gardens.
She enjoyed camping, especially at Thompson’s...
Rotterdam – Terese E. Skoda, 65, passed away at home on Saturday, May 7th, 2022.
Terry was born in Niskayuna, the daughter of the late Edward J. Maloney and Jeanne A. Riley...
Pamela Van de Car Albany
Albany – Pamela Quinby Van de Car, 78, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday May 7, 2022. Born in Niskayuna she grew up in Delanson and was a graduate of Duanesburg Central Schools. She then moved to Albany and raised her 2 sons single handedly. For 39 years Pam worked for the NYS civil service department retiring in 2006. She will be remembered for her expertise in gardening, her love for God’s creatures especially her cats and her undying devotion to her children and...
Albany – Pamela Quinby Van de Car, 78, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday May 7, 2022. Born in Niskayuna she grew up in Delanson and was a graduate of Duanesburg Central Schools. She...
Nolan McHugh Delanson
Delanson - Nolan Edward McHugh, beloved son of Lisa and William McHugh, left this world on May 7, 2022, to be with God in his Kingdom and to finally know true peace and joy.
He was born on March 31, 1994 in Schenectady. He was a graduate of Duanesburg Senior High School, attended Hudson Valley Community College and briefly worked before illness. As a boy, he loved playing basketball, listening to and making music, tying fly fishing lures, collecting Pokémon cards, his...
Delanson - Nolan Edward McHugh, beloved son of Lisa and William McHugh, left this world on May 7, 2022, to be with God in his Kingdom and to finally know true peace and joy.
He was born on...
Alexander Halakan Rotterdam
Rotterdam - Alexander “Alex” Halakan Jr., 98, peacefully passed away on May 4, 2022.
Alex was born in Schenectady, NY where he was raised by his parents, Julia (Negodia) Halakan and Alexander Halakan. Alex married Josephine Catalano on January 8, 1949 and were married until Josephine’s passing in 2008.
Upon graduation from Mont Pleasant High School in 1942, Alex joined the United States Navy where he served as an aviation machinist mate and flight crew plane captain,...
Rotterdam - Alexander “Alex” Halakan Jr., 98, peacefully passed away on May 4, 2022.
Alex was born in Schenectady, NY where he was raised by his parents, Julia (Negodia) Halakan and...
Howard Moyer North Greenbush
North Greenbush – Howard G. Moyer, 89, passed away at home on Tuesday May 3rd, 2022.
Howard was born in Johnstown, NY on September 13, 1932 to his parents, the late Glen and Velma Moyer.
He served our country in the United States Navy.
Howard was a graduate of the State University at Cortland, Syracuse University and Union College.
He taught science at Central Park Middle School in Schenectady for 37 years and was famous for his 3-day Cape Cod trip where he took students for over...
North Greenbush – Howard G. Moyer, 89, passed away at home on Tuesday May 3rd, 2022.
Howard was born in Johnstown, NY on September 13, 1932 to his parents, the late Glen and Velma...
Stephen Thayer Guilderland
Guilderland - Stephen C. Thayer, 90, passed away on Tuesday, May 3rd, 2022.
Stephen was born on July 19, 1931 in Holden, Massachusetts to Paul E. Thayer of Grey, Maine and Virginia Smalley Thayer of Dover, New Hampshire.
He grew up in Worcester, Massachusetts and graduated from the University of New Hampshire (Durham) in 1953 with a BS and in 1958 with a MS, both in Poultry Science. Stephen attended UNH through ROTC, serving in the US Army from 1954-56 at the rank of First Lieutenant.
He...
Guilderland - Stephen C. Thayer, 90, passed away on Tuesday, May 3rd, 2022.
Stephen was born on July 19, 1931 in Holden, Massachusetts to Paul E. Thayer of Grey, Maine and Virginia Smalley Thayer...
Jennifer Barry Bethlehem
Bethlehem, NY – Jennifer E. Barry, 39, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 2nd, 2022.
Jennifer was born in Albany to her parents, Kirsten (Visker) Barry and the late John Barry. She graduated from Duanesburg High School and earned her Bachelor's in Psychology from SUNY Albany and Master’s degree in Social Work from Fordham University. A lifelong learner and avid reader, Jen would have been a student for the rest of her life if she could and had plans to earn her...
Bethlehem, NY – Jennifer E. Barry, 39, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 2nd, 2022.
Jennifer was born in Albany to her parents, Kirsten (Visker) Barry and the late John Barry. She...
William J. Franco Schenectady
Schenectady - William Joseph Franco, 93, of Keyes Avenue, passed away on Sunday, May 1, 2022, surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Schenectady on July 28, 1928, he was the son of Guiseppi and Anna (Piscitelli) Franco. William graduated from the Mt. Pleasant Technical Course in 1946.
He served in the U.S. Army from 1948 to 1951 earning the rank of Staff Sargent and trained troops for deployment to Korea during the war.
He was predeceased by his father and mother, Guiseppi and Anna...
Schenectady - William Joseph Franco, 93, of Keyes Avenue, passed away on Sunday, May 1, 2022, surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Schenectady on July 28, 1928, he was the son of Guiseppi and...
Leonard Califano Jr. Bridgeport, CT
Bridgeport, CT - Leonard E. Califano Jr., 57, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, February 5, 2022. Leonard was born on March 12, 1964 in Schenectady, New York. He was the son of the late Leonard E. Califano Sr. and Diana DiGenova Califano Suprunowicz.
Leonard grew up in Niskayuna and later moved to New Hampshire where he graduated from Alvirne High School. Growing up, Len played Little League baseball and Pop Warner football. He will be remembered by his teammates as being fast. He was...
Bridgeport, CT - Leonard E. Califano Jr., 57, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, February 5, 2022. Leonard was born on March 12, 1964 in Schenectady, New York. He was the son of the late...
Rudolph Goetz Rotterdam
Rotterdam - Rudolph Goetz, 86, of Rotterdam, passed away peacefully on Thursday evening, April 28, 2022.
Rudolph was born in Port Jefferson, NY, the son of the late Paul and Elizabeth Kroener Goetz and grew up on Long Island. In 1958, he joined the United States Army and was stationed in Germany. He was honorably discharged in 1960. Rudolph moved to Florida to be near his brothers. He lived there for 13 years before moving back upstate to Rotterdam, NY.
He built his own home in 1975...
Rotterdam - Rudolph Goetz, 86, of Rotterdam, passed away peacefully on Thursday evening, April 28, 2022.
Rudolph was born in Port Jefferson, NY, the son of the late Paul and Elizabeth...
William Olochnowicz Jr. Rotterdam
Rotterdam- William Z. Olochnowicz Jr., 88, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, April 27, 2022 surrounded by his loving family. Born in Schenectady, NY, he was the son of the late William Z. Olochnowicz Sr. and Jane Przybylski Olochnowicz. He was happily married to Elizabeth Puro Olochnowicz for 67 years.
He attended Draper High School before starting his career, at the age of 16, working and eventually owning Westcott Oil Co. Inc., a 4th generation family business dedicated to...
Rotterdam- William Z. Olochnowicz Jr., 88, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, April 27, 2022 surrounded by his loving family. Born in Schenectady, NY, he was the son of the late William...
Jill Puorto Schenectady
Schenectady – Jill Puorto, 62, of Randolph Rd., passed away at home on Wednesday, April 27th, 2022 surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Schenectady on June 14, 1959 she was the daughter of George Patierne and Lorelei Pardi Clark. Jill graduated from Linton High School in 1977.
She had the biggest heart and was always immediate to serve her loved ones, including her animals. She loved life, being healthy and active but most of all her children and being a “Mema”....
Schenectady – Jill Puorto, 62, of Randolph Rd., passed away at home on Wednesday, April 27th, 2022 surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Schenectady on June 14, 1959 she was the...
Carol Relyea Rotterdam
Rotterdam – Carol Lee Relyea, 81, passed away Wednesday April 27, 2022. Born in Schenectady she was the daughter of Howard Relyea Sr. and Alice Talerico. Carol was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and served a Temple Mission in Washington, D.C. She will be remembered as a loving mother and grandmother to her children and grandchildren.
She leaves behind her four children to cherish her memory Darleen Stearns, Ronald Boyce, Donna Costello and Paula...
Rotterdam – Carol Lee Relyea, 81, passed away Wednesday April 27, 2022. Born in Schenectady she was the daughter of Howard Relyea Sr. and Alice Talerico. Carol was a faithful member of The...
Gene Verteramo Rotterdam
Rotterdam – Gene J. Verteramo, 91, passed away on Tuesday, April 26th, 2022 with his family by his side.
Born in Schenectady, Gene was the son of the late Joseph and Mary (Romanelli) Verteramo and a graduate of Mont Pleasant High School.
He honorably served in the US Army during the Korean War. Stationed in Germany, Gene made his way up the ranks to Sergeant.
It was after returning to the states that he met his beloved wife, Annette “Dolly” DiDonato. They were married on...
Rotterdam – Gene J. Verteramo, 91, passed away on Tuesday, April 26th, 2022 with his family by his side.
Born in Schenectady, Gene was the son of the late Joseph and Mary (Romanelli)...
Raymond Shafer Jr. Schenectady
Schenectady- Raymond F. Shafer, Jr., 85, of Glenville, New York, passed away on Monday, April 25, 2022, at Ellis Residential and Rehabilitation Center, after a short illness and early onset battle with Alzheimer’s Disease.
Ray was born in Delanson, NY to Raymond Shafer, Sr., and Elsie Shafer (Bradt). A lifelong resident of the Capital District, Ray attended Delanson High School and soon began a 37-year career as a machinist and winder with General Electric in Schenectady, NY.
For 57...
Schenectady- Raymond F. Shafer, Jr., 85, of Glenville, New York, passed away on Monday, April 25, 2022, at Ellis Residential and Rehabilitation Center, after a short illness and early onset battle...
Barbara Dubb Rotterdam
Rotterdam – Barbara M. Dubb, 94, passed away on Friday, April 22nd, 2022 with her family by her side.
Born in Oneonta, Barbara was the daughter of the late Winford and Susan Cook and was a graduate of South Kortright High School.
Barbara was involved in many local businesses through the years. She was co-owner of Dubb Transportation, Rustic Loft and Harvey’s off the Boulevard. Later in life she was the cafeteria night supervisor at Schenectady County Community College, retiring...
Rotterdam – Barbara M. Dubb, 94, passed away on Friday, April 22nd, 2022 with her family by her side.
Born in Oneonta, Barbara was the daughter of the late Winford and Susan Cook and was a...
Joan Fagel Schenectady
Schenectady – Joan Barbara Fagel, 80, passed away with her family at her side on Tuesday, April 19th, 2022 after a brief illness.
Born in Schenectady, Joan was the daughter of the late Joseph and Clara Sukackas.
She graduated from Mont Pleasant High School and went on to work first for New York State and later for Sofco Inc. in Glenville, where she performed roles ranging from keypunch operation to payroll, retiring after four decades of service.
Joan met her husband Bill on a...
Schenectady – Joan Barbara Fagel, 80, passed away with her family at her side on Tuesday, April 19th, 2022 after a brief illness.
Born in Schenectady, Joan was the daughter of the...
Morell Diggs Jr. Albany
Albany - Morell F. Diggs, Jr., was the son of the late Morell F. Diggs, Sr. and Mary Walton Diggs he was born on September 1, 1956 in Albany, NY. Morell was one of six children of his parent's union.
On February 7, 2022 after a short illness, he departed this life. Morell was at home when God stepped in and took him home to glory where there is no more pain or sorrow.
Morell, affectionately known as "Junior" grew up in a Christian home and was taught the Godly principles at...
Albany - Morell F. Diggs, Jr., was the son of the late Morell F. Diggs, Sr. and Mary Walton Diggs he was born on September 1, 1956 in Albany, NY. Morell was one of six children of his parent's...
Alfonsina Correra Glenville
Glenville - Alfonsina Correra of Glenville, formerly of Schenectady, passed peacefully on Thursday, April 21, 2022 at the age of 92 with her loving family at her bedside.
Born in Amorosi, Italy on December 1, 1929, Alfonsina was the daughter of the late Giuseppe and Anna Maria Galietta DiStadio. She was educated in Italy and married her late husband Ferdinando Correra before emigrating to the United States in 1970. Alfonsina was employed as a seamstress with Bell Rod Garment Factory...
Glenville - Alfonsina Correra of Glenville, formerly of Schenectady, passed peacefully on Thursday, April 21, 2022 at the age of 92 with her loving family at her bedside.
Born in Amorosi, Italy...
Angelina Lackey Rotterdam
Rotterdam – We are sad to announce the passing of Angelina Lackey. She passed away in Florida after a short illness on March 20, 2022 with her family by her side. She was 83 years old.
Angelina, known by friends and family as “Dolly” was born on September 15, 1938.
She earned her Bachelor’s degree in nursing and worked as a supervising registered nurse at Glendale Nursing Home until her retirement.
Angelina was predeceased by her parents, Anthony...
Rotterdam – We are sad to announce the passing of Angelina Lackey. She passed away in Florida after a short illness on March 20, 2022 with her family by her side. She was 83 years...
Christina Bradt Guilderland
Guilderland- Christina (Marsicano) Bradt, 90, passed away after a brief illness on April 17, 2022 with her loving daughter by her side. She was predeceased by her husband, Ray and infant son Jimmy.
Chris was born in an ice storm on Christmas Eve 1931, and returned to her Lord on Easter Sunday 2022 as snow flurries dotted the April sky. She was the daughter of the late Mary (DeMatteo) and Salvatore (Sam) Marsicano.
Chris grew up in Schenectady and was a 1950 graduate of Nott Terrace High...
Guilderland- Christina (Marsicano) Bradt, 90, passed away after a brief illness on April 17, 2022 with her loving daughter by her side. She was predeceased by her husband, Ray and infant son...
Gilda Tariello Rotterdam
Relatives and friends of Gilda (January 24, 1914 – May 10, 2020) and her son, Patrick Tariello (December 18, 1936 – December 4, 2021) are respectfully invited to attend visiting hours (12pm – 1pm) followed by a memorial service in their honor at DeMarco Stone Funeral home at 1605 Helderberg Ave., Schenectady. A graveside blessing and burial will follow at St. Johns Cemetery on N. Brandywine Ave., Schenectady. No flowers by request, donations to the American Brain Tumor...
Relatives and friends of Gilda (January 24, 1914 – May 10, 2020) and her son, Patrick Tariello (December 18, 1936 – December 4, 2021) are respectfully invited to attend visiting hours...
Patrick Tariello Rotterdam
Relatives and friends of Gilda (January 24, 1914 – May 10, 2020) and her son, Patrick Tariello (December 18, 1936 – December 4, 2021) are respectfully invited to attend visiting hours (12pm – 1pm) followed by a memorial service in their honor at DeMarco Stone Funeral home at 1605 Helderberg Ave., Schenectady. A graveside blessing and burial will follow at St. Johns Cemetery on N. Brandywine Ave., Schenectady. No flowers by request, donations to the American Brain Tumor...
Relatives and friends of Gilda (January 24, 1914 – May 10, 2020) and her son, Patrick Tariello (December 18, 1936 – December 4, 2021) are respectfully invited to attend visiting hours...
Joseph Marino III Endicott
Endicott- We mournfully announce the passing of Joseph A. Marino III, Age 60, of Endicott, NY. Joseph passed away on April 16, 2022, after a difficult battle with cancer.
Joseph, born to Angelina and Joseph Marino, took his first breath on April 10, 1962, in Portchester, NY. Joseph was a force to be reckoned with from the get-go. After graduating from Vestal High School in 1980, he pursued his passion for cooking and held various jobs in that profession. Before his illness,...
Endicott- We mournfully announce the passing of Joseph A. Marino III, Age 60, of Endicott, NY. Joseph passed away on April 16, 2022, after a difficult battle with cancer.
Joseph, born to...
Annina Viscusi Rotterdam
Rotterdam – Annina Viscusi, 99, passed away at home on Wednesday April 13, 2022 surrounded by her beloved family.
Born on October 4, 1922 in Squille, Caserta, Italy she was the daughter of Michele and Rosa D’Agostino Audi.
Annina was a housewife before coming to the United States and then went on to work at AJ Manufacturing in Schenectady, NY before retiring. She enjoyed spending time at home surrounded by family, cooking, gardening, and knitting.
Annina was...
Rotterdam – Annina Viscusi, 99, passed away at home on Wednesday April 13, 2022 surrounded by her beloved family.
Born on October 4, 1922 in Squille, Caserta, Italy she was the...
Angelo Piccirillo Niskayuna
Niskayuna- Angelo Piccirillo, 94, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, April 11, 2022 surrounded by his loving family. Born in Caiazzo, Italy, he was the son of the late Nicola and Lucia Dagostino Piccirillo. He was happily married to Josephine Munafo Piccirillo for 58 years.
Angelo and Josephine were parishioners of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in Schenectady where they were married. He was a member of the Order Sons of Italy the America Gabriele D’Annunzio Lodge 321 and the...
Niskayuna- Angelo Piccirillo, 94, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, April 11, 2022 surrounded by his loving family. Born in Caiazzo, Italy, he was the son of the late Nicola and Lucia...
Lucille Leffingwell Schenectady
Schenectady - Lucille Fredrick Leffingwell, loving wife, sister, aunt and friend passed away on Tuesday, April 5, 2022.
She was born April 16, 1929 in Schenectady, New York to Catherine Connery Fredrick and Leo Fredrick. She attended St. Columbus and Sacred Heart Schools, graduating as high school Valedictorian. She then attended the College of St. Rose in Albany, NY studying business.
She married Francis Leffingwell in 1951. They were married 70 years before his death in...
Schenectady - Lucille Fredrick Leffingwell, loving wife, sister, aunt and friend passed away on Tuesday, April 5, 2022.
She was born April 16, 1929 in Schenectady, New York to Catherine Connery...
Beverly Boyle Schenectady
Schenectady – Beverly J. Boyle, 81, passed away suddenly on Monday April 4, 2022.
Born in Richmondville, Beverly worked most of her life and retired from the General Electric Co. in Schenectady. She will be remembered for her love and taking care of her family.
She is survived by her two daughters, Darla Boyle and Sherri Chapman.
Her brother Jerry (Lorraine) Spaulding and her sister Elizabeth Barker.
She is also “Gram” to several grandchildren, great grandchildren and...
Schenectady – Beverly J. Boyle, 81, passed away suddenly on Monday April 4, 2022.
Born in Richmondville, Beverly worked most of her life and retired from the General Electric Co. in...
Catherine "Kit" McGinnis Gainesville, VA
Gainesville, VA - Catherine “Kit” Elizabeth McGinnis passed peacefully on Thursday morning, March 24th, 2022 after a long illness.
Kit was born in Washington, D.C. to her parents, the late Robert F. Olmert and Sue Larue Lucy Olmert.
A fiercely independent woman, Kit lived her life the way that she wanted. She was fearless with a wonderful sense of humor.
Dance was a tremendous part of Kit’s life. Early in her career, she studied classical ballet and passed her entrance...
Gainesville, VA - Catherine “Kit” Elizabeth McGinnis passed peacefully on Thursday morning, March 24th, 2022 after a long illness.
Kit was born in Washington, D.C. to her parents, the...
Civita Robinson Amsterdam
Amsterdam - Civita M. Robinson, 78, passed away on Sunday, April 3, 2022. Civita was born in Utica, NY on August 12, 1943. She was the daughter of the late Philip and Rose Rasile.
Civita attended local schools in Utica before moving to Schenectady in 1956. She attended Linton High School, now Schenectady High School, from which she graduated in 1961. She attended Mildred Elley Business College in Albany and graduated in 1962. Civita was employed as an executive Secretary in the admissions...
Amsterdam - Civita M. Robinson, 78, passed away on Sunday, April 3, 2022. Civita was born in Utica, NY on August 12, 1943. She was the daughter of the late Philip and Rose Rasile.
Civita attended...
James Mayhew Rotterdam
Rotterdam - James Richard Mayhew, 75, entered into eternal peace on April 1, 2022. James was born on May 5, 1946 in Wayne, Nebraska to Richard and Lois Dickens (Lindsay). He spent his early years on the family farm before moving to Fremont, Nebraska with his mother Lois, stepfather Clarence, brother Duane, and stepsisters Janet and Louise.
James proudly served as a U.S. Navy corpsman from 1963 to 1967. He saw active combat in Vietnam while attached to the Marine Corps First and Third...
Rotterdam - James Richard Mayhew, 75, entered into eternal peace on April 1, 2022. James was born on May 5, 1946 in Wayne, Nebraska to Richard and Lois Dickens (Lindsay). He spent his early years...
Jelssomina Greco Schenectady
Schenectady - Jelssomina Greco, 81, passed away on Thursday, March 31, 2022. Born in Schenectady, NY, she was the daughter to the late John and Rose Greco. She was the sister to the late Victor Greco. Jelssomina touched the hearts of everyone she met and will be dearly missed. A calling hour will take place this Wednesday, April 6, 2022 from 10am-11am at the DeMarco-Stone Funeral Home, 1605 Helderberg Ave. Schenectady, NY. A funeral service will take place at 11am at the funeral home....
Schenectady - Jelssomina Greco, 81, passed away on Thursday, March 31, 2022. Born in Schenectady, NY, she was the daughter to the late John and Rose Greco. She was the sister to the late...
Clara Buono Schenectady
Schenectady - Clara M. Buono of Schenectady passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 30, 2022 at her daughter’s home in Glenville where she resided for the past 6 years. Born in Schenectady on April 23rd, 1918 she was just 3 weeks short of her 104th birthday. She was the daughter of the late Domenico and Caroline (Ruggieri) Martini.
After graduating from Mont Pleasant High School she worked in family owned restaurants before co-owning and managing Marty’s Bar...
Schenectady - Clara M. Buono of Schenectady passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 30, 2022 at her daughter’s home in Glenville where she resided for the past 6 years. Born in...
Maryann Pigeon Rotterdam
Rotterdam-Maryann Pigeon, 89, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 29, 2022 with her loving and devoted daughter Lori by her side. Born in Brooklyn, NY, Maryann was raised by her grandmother, Concetta Massaro. She was happily married to the late Richard “Dick” Pigeon for 59 years.
Maryann worked as a secretary at General Electric, as a bookkeeper at Costumer, and as a homemaker to raise her daughter.
She enjoyed bowling, working on Election Day at the polls, slot machines,...
Rotterdam-Maryann Pigeon, 89, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 29, 2022 with her loving and devoted daughter Lori by her side. Born in Brooklyn, NY, Maryann was raised by her grandmother,...
Michael DiCerbo Sr. Rotterdam
Rotterdam - Michael A. DiCerbo Sr., 87, passed away at Ellis Hospital on Saturday, March 26th, 2022.
Born in Schenectady, Michael was the son of the late Gabriele and Mary DiCaprio DiCerbo. He was a graduate of Mont Pleasant High School. He worked for many years as a custodian at Schalmont Central School District. After his retirement, Mike went on to work for TSA at Albany International Airport.
Mike will be remembered for the time he spent doing the hard jobs that keep the places around...
Rotterdam - Michael A. DiCerbo Sr., 87, passed away at Ellis Hospital on Saturday, March 26th, 2022.
Born in Schenectady, Michael was the son of the late Gabriele and Mary DiCaprio DiCerbo. He...
Charles "Ray" Hilson Guilderland
Guilderland – Charles “Ray” Hilson, 80, passed away unexpectedly at home on Saturday, March 26th, 2022.
Ray was born in Albany to his parents, the late Charles and Louise Patrick Hilson. When Ray was 14, he met his future wife, Catherine Walsdorf, while summering at their families’ camps on the Hudson River.
He graduated from Guilderland High School and went on to work with his father for their construction company, Hilson and Son, for many years and later worked as...
Guilderland – Charles “Ray” Hilson, 80, passed away unexpectedly at home on Saturday, March 26th, 2022.
Ray was born in Albany to his parents, the late Charles and Louise...
Dorothy Dinolfo Rotterdam
Rotterdam – Dorothy Elizabeth Ciancio Dinolfo, 66, of Rotterdam, New York entered into eternal rest on March 23, 2022 after a long illness.
Dorothy was born on Easter Sunday in 1955 in New Rochelle, New York. She was predeceased by her parents Edward Ciancio and Dorothy (Sullivan) Ciancio. At the age of 3 years old, Dorothy lost her father and was raised by her loving mother in Westerlo, New York.
Dorothy graduated from Berne-Knox High School in 1973. She earned an Associate’s...
Rotterdam – Dorothy Elizabeth Ciancio Dinolfo, 66, of Rotterdam, New York entered into eternal rest on March 23, 2022 after a long illness.
Dorothy was born on Easter Sunday in 1955 in New...
Wendall Smith III Schenectady
Schenectady- Wendall F. Smith III, 63, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, March 21, 2022. Born in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, he was the son of Wendall F. Smith Jr. (Ida Pinkerton) and the late Tommie Jean Curl Smith. He was married to the love of his life, Kim Santor Smith.
He served as a PFC in the United States Marine Corps in the Fox Battery 210. He ran for County Legislature in 1990 and 1993, served on the City of Schenectady Zoning Board of Appeals, was the Chairman of the 13th...
Schenectady- Wendall F. Smith III, 63, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, March 21, 2022. Born in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, he was the son of Wendall F. Smith Jr. (Ida Pinkerton) and the late...
Frank Brucker Jr. Schenectady
Schenectady- Frank E. Brucker Jr., 88, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 20, 2022. Born in Schenectady, NY, he was the son of the late Frank E. Brucker Sr. and Naomi Thelen, loving companion to the late Anna Montague.
After graduating from St. Columba’s High School, Frank enlisted in the United States Navy where he served his country honorably from 1953 to 1957. He would then work as a letter carrier for the United States Postal Service in Schenectady for 31 years before his...
Schenectady- Frank E. Brucker Jr., 88, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 20, 2022. Born in Schenectady, NY, he was the son of the late Frank E. Brucker Sr. and Naomi Thelen, loving companion...
Robert Gray Guilderland
Guilderland - Robert (Bobby) Jon Gray (age 28) passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, March 17, 2022, at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady.
Bobby was born February 14, 1994, in Lambare, Paraguay. He was adopted and brought home in September 1994, baptized at Christ the King Church in Guilderland, and became a US citizen in 1995 at a special ceremony at the Veterans’ Administration in Albany.
He was the cherished son of Carol Bianco Miller, the late Jon Gray, and Daniel Miller. He is also...
Guilderland - Robert (Bobby) Jon Gray (age 28) passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, March 17, 2022, at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady.
Bobby was born February 14, 1994, in Lambare, Paraguay. He...
AnnaMaria Abrams Schenectady
Schenectady- AnnaMaria Miranda Abrams, of Cumberland Rhode Island, passed away surrounded by family love on Tuesday, March 15, 2022. Born July 5, 1968, AnnaMaria is the daughter to Pasquale and Patricia Miranda of Schenectady, NY. She is the birth daughter of Donna Miranda of Clifton Park, NY.
Born in Schenectady, New York, AnnaMaria graduated from Mont Pleasant High School. She then sought higher education and graduated from Schenectady County Community College, there after...
Schenectady- AnnaMaria Miranda Abrams, of Cumberland Rhode Island, passed away surrounded by family love on Tuesday, March 15, 2022. Born July 5, 1968, AnnaMaria is the daughter to Pasquale...
Phyllis Harrison Rotterdam
Rotterdam - Phyllis J. Harrison, 79, of Rotterdam, passed peacefully on Monday, March 14, 2022 at Ellis Hospital.
Born in Schenectady, Phyllis graduated from Mohonasen High School in 1960. She went on to receive her degree in nursing from the Ellis School of Nursing in 1963. For many years Phyllis worked as a Registered Nurse in the office of Dr. Nicholas Procino and later as a Nurse with the Schenectady County Sheriff’s Office.
Phyllis was a longtime member of St. Madeleine Sophie...
Rotterdam - Phyllis J. Harrison, 79, of Rotterdam, passed peacefully on Monday, March 14, 2022 at Ellis Hospital.
Born in Schenectady, Phyllis graduated from Mohonasen High School in 1960. She...
Joan Bosher Rotterdam
Rotterdam – Joan I. Bosher, 81, passed away on Sunday, March 13th, 2022 at Ellis Hospital.
Born in Scotia, to her parents, the late Robert and Edna McCarroll, Joan moved to Schenectady and attended Central Park School and graduated from Mont Pleasant High School.
She belonged to Our Lady Queen of Peace Parish.
Joan worked for the federal government for 30 years. She first worked at the Army Depot in Rotterdam and later worked for the Social Security Administration in Schenectady...
Rotterdam – Joan I. Bosher, 81, passed away on Sunday, March 13th, 2022 at Ellis Hospital.
Born in Scotia, to her parents, the late Robert and Edna McCarroll, Joan moved to Schenectady and...
Maria Heise Burnt Hills
Burnt Hills – Maria (Carlino) Heise, 68, passed away peacefully at her home in Burnt Hills surrounded by loved ones on Tuesday March 8, 2022.
Maria was born to Jeanette and Dominick Carlino and raised in Schenectady.
She graduated from Schalmont High School in 1972 and worked as a branch manager at 1st National Bank of Scotia for many years. She was an active member of the Saratoga Rotary Club.
Maria was predeceased by her husband of 27 years Philip G. Heise (2016), her father...
Burnt Hills – Maria (Carlino) Heise, 68, passed away peacefully at her home in Burnt Hills surrounded by loved ones on Tuesday March 8, 2022.
Maria was born to Jeanette and Dominick Carlino...
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