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George Devernoe Jr. Rotterdam
Rotterdam – George Sheldon “Shell” Devernoe Jr., 79, passed away at home on Tuesday morning March 31, 2020 surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Troy he was the son of George S. Devernoe Sr. and G. Edna Schloupt Devernoe. A lifelong Rotterdam resident Shell graduated from Draper High School and went on to graduate from Union University-Albany College of Pharmacy in 1962 where he received his professional license in New York and Vermont. In 1970 he opened Shelburn...
Rotterdam – George Sheldon “Shell” Devernoe Jr., 79, passed away at home on Tuesday morning March 31, 2020 surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Troy he was the son of George...
Pasquale Basilio Schenectady
Schenectady- Pasquale B. Basilio passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, March 31, 2020. He was born in Little Falls NY on November 17, 1927 to the late Antonio Basilio and Josephine Lamana. He was married to Mary Lupo. They were happily married for 65 years.
He attended Little Falls Grade School on Church Street and High School on Main Street. At 16 years old he worked in SAMS Services after school and during summer vacation. He graduated from High School...
Schenectady- Pasquale B. Basilio passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, March 31, 2020. He was born in Little Falls NY on November 17, 1927 to the late Antonio...
Schenectady – Joanne Ruscio, 84, passed away at her home on Saturday, March 28th, 2020.
Joanne was born and raised in Amsterdam, NY. She was the daughter of the late Margaret (Cenzano) and Carl Desimone.
Joanne married her high school sweetheart, Peter Ruscio, on May 23, 1954.
Joanne was a communicant of St. Luke’s Church in Schenectady.
The centers of Joanne’s world were her children, grandchildren and her dogs.
Besides her parents, Joanne was predeceased by her...
Schenectady – Joanne Ruscio, 84, passed away at her home on Saturday, March 28th, 2020.
Joanne was born and raised in Amsterdam, NY. She was the daughter of the late Margaret (Cenzano) and...
Schenectady- Pedro Arocho Jr., 81, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, March 27, 2020 surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Puerto Rico to the late Pedro Arocho Sr. and Louisa Castro Arocho. He was married to Luz Maria Echevarria Arocho. They were happily married for 54 years.
He received his education in Puerto Rico before coming to the United States when he was 21 years old. He worked on a farm handling various vegetables. He would then work at Dewitt’s Restaurant on...
Schenectady- Pedro Arocho Jr., 81, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, March 27, 2020 surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Puerto Rico to the late Pedro Arocho Sr. and Louisa...
Mary Jane Safford, 89, a lifelong Guilderland Center resident, passed peacefully on Thursday March 26, 2020 at Our Lady of Mercy Life Center. Born at home in Guilderland Center, Mary Jane was the daughter of the late Richard and Margaret Moak Kay. She graduated from Vooreesville High School. A gifted seamstress, Mary Jane made custom Wedding Gowns for many years at her home. She also taught sewing at the adult Ed. Classes at Guilderland High School and for the Guilderland...
Mary Jane Safford, 89, a lifelong Guilderland Center resident, passed peacefully on Thursday March 26, 2020 at Our Lady of Mercy Life Center. Born at home in Guilderland Center, Mary Jane...
Marcia Moody Rotterdam
Rotterdam - Marcia L. Moody, 87, passed away peacefully at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady on March 25th, 2020.
Marcia was born on October 9, 1932 and grew up in South Troy, NY. She was the daughter of the late Clarence and Viola Bott. She graduated from Troy High School and was a long time employee of the NYS Workers’ Compensation Board and a dedicated member of the Ladies of the Rotterdam Elks. For many years she spearheaded the LORE program to provide...
Rotterdam - Marcia L. Moody, 87, passed away peacefully at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady on March 25th, 2020.
Marcia was born on October 9, 1932 and grew up in South Troy, NY. She was...
Corinne VanOort Naples, FL
Naples, FL– Corinne Nina VanOort, 84, passed away on Monday, March 23rd, 2020 in Naples, FL.
Corinne is survived by her children, Douglas M. VanOort, Dawn Holley (Dave) and Deborah McGarry (Shaun) as well as eight grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband Richard VanOort.
Corinne lived in Schenectady for eighty two years. She was an active member of Christ Church of the Hills, worked as a Librarian, and was involved in numerous civic activities. Her...
Naples, FL– Corinne Nina VanOort, 84, passed away on Monday, March 23rd, 2020 in Naples, FL.
Corinne is survived by her children, Douglas M. VanOort, Dawn Holley (Dave) and Deborah McGarry...
Thomas Provencher Stillwater
Thomas Edward Provencher was born on February 19, 1960 and passed away on March 18, 2020 after a brief and difficult battle with cancer.
Thom was loved fiercely and will be forever missed by his partner Tracey Murray, and children Shawn (Heather) Provencher, Amy (Phil) Provencher, Amanda (Dan) Reisman, and Genna (Joe) VanBlarcom. Thom found immense joy in his grandchildren Mackenzie and Logan Provencher, Anderson and Oliver Reisman, and Madison VanBlarcom. He...
Thomas Edward Provencher was born on February 19, 1960 and passed away on March 18, 2020 after a brief and difficult battle with cancer.
Thom was loved fiercely and will be forever missed...
Graham Lord Guilderland
Guilderland – Graham Frederick Lord, PE, 79, formerly of Williamsburg Dr., passed away Monday March 16, 2020 at Albany Medical Center.
Born April 24, 1940 in New Haven, CT, to Frederick and Charlotte Hopkins Lord, Graham was raised in Newtown, CT and lived in Guilderland from 1965-2018. A graduate of Newtown, CT High School, Graham received his Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering from Lafayette College in Easton, PA.
He was a Licensed Professional Engineer with the New...
Guilderland – Graham Frederick Lord, PE, 79, formerly of Williamsburg Dr., passed away Monday March 16, 2020 at Albany Medical Center.
Born April 24, 1940 in New Haven, CT, to Frederick...
David Schrom Rotterdam
Rotterdam - David Michael Schrom, 65, born in 1954 in Schenectady NY passed away on March 13, 2020 at home in the company of his loving family and friends.
Born in Schenectady NY, he was the son of Robert and Marion Schrom . He was a graduate of Schalmont high school, 1972. He proudly served in the United States Marine Corps. After his service, he returned to Schenectady to graduate from the Modern Welding School and continued to master his craft throughout his 42 years...
Rotterdam - David Michael Schrom, 65, born in 1954 in Schenectady NY passed away on March 13, 2020 at home in the company of his loving family and friends.
Born in Schenectady NY,...
Clearwater, FL – Mary N. Caprara, 80, formerly of Rotterdam, passed away on Sunday March 8, 2020 at the Suncoast Hospice Care Center in Palm Harbor, Florida.
Born in Troy, NY she was the daughter of Thomas and Virginia Durnin Dunn. Mary graduated from Catholic High and then went on to work for the New York State department of correctional services for many years before retiring. She was a parishioner of the former Our Lady of Assumption Church in Rotterdam. Mary lived the past 30...
Clearwater, FL – Mary N. Caprara, 80, formerly of Rotterdam, passed away on Sunday March 8, 2020 at the Suncoast Hospice Care Center in Palm Harbor, Florida.
Born in Troy, NY she was the...
Kieran "Irish" Carney Rotterdam
Rotterdam- Kieran M.J. Carney “Irish”, 80, passed away on Saturday, March 7, 2020. He was born in Bronx, New York to the late Earle V.J. Carney and Mary Devery Carney. He was married first to Sharon Walker Janosi, and then to Sally Rorke.
Irish served the community as a professional fireman for 30 years in Albany before retiring from Engine 4. He would then serve as a volunteer fireman in Hudson, Guilderland, and Albany. He served in the United States Navy during Vietnam where...
Rotterdam- Kieran M.J. Carney “Irish”, 80, passed away on Saturday, March 7, 2020. He was born in Bronx, New York to the late Earle V.J. Carney and Mary Devery Carney. He was married...
MERRY MACARTHUR SPARANO, née Odom, 77, born on March 20, 1942, passed away peacefully at home on March 4, 2020, from complications of a stroke suffered several years earlier. Born in Clarksburg, West Virginia, she was the daughter of Lenora Fernandez Odom and Albert Louis Odom (both deceased), cherished sister of William Claude Odom (deceased), Lenora Virginia Kirby, Penelope Sue Dart (Robert), Therese Gabrielle Matson (deceased), and family friend Monte McGee. She was the...
MERRY MACARTHUR SPARANO, née Odom, 77, born on March 20, 1942, passed away peacefully at home on March 4, 2020, from complications of a stroke suffered several years earlier. Born in...
George Kiraly II Rotterdam
Rotterdam- George Kiraly II, 89, passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2020. He was born in Budapest, Hungary to the late Gyorgy Kiraly and Katalin Somogyi Kiraly. He was married to the late Iren Kiraly. They were happily married for 57 years.
He was a Freedom Fighter during the Hungarian Revolution. He came to America as a refugee in 1956, and on his journey he would meet his future wife, Iren. He worked many jobs to take care of his family including working in the catering business,...
Rotterdam- George Kiraly II, 89, passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2020. He was born in Budapest, Hungary to the late Gyorgy Kiraly and Katalin Somogyi Kiraly. He was married to the late Iren...
Mary T. Pizzuti, 84, of Schenectady, passed quietly with her son Mark at her bedside, and surrounded by her loving family and friends, on Wednesday, March 4, 2020. Mary was born in Schenectady and graduated from Mont Pleasant High School in 1954. She loved working with children and was employed for many years as an Aid at Christ Church and later at the Schenectady Day Nursery, working with and mentoring children. Mary enjoyed music, dancing and socializing. She was a longtime member of...
Mary T. Pizzuti, 84, of Schenectady, passed quietly with her son Mark at her bedside, and surrounded by her loving family and friends, on Wednesday, March 4, 2020. Mary was born in Schenectady and...
Won Ju Choi died on March 1st, 2020 in Altamont, NY at the age of 64.
Won Ju (or simply Won to many) was born on June 13, 1955 in Taegu, Korea, the sixth of seven children and the older of two sons of Jae Hyung Choi and Young Choo Kim. He moved with his parents, youngest sister and younger brother to the United States as a sophomore in high school in 1971. Won Ju graduated from Terre Haute (IN) North Vigo High School in 1973 and then went on to graduate from Indiana University,...
Won Ju Choi died on March 1st, 2020 in Altamont, NY at the age of 64.
Won Ju (or simply Won to many) was born on June 13, 1955 in Taegu, Korea, the sixth of seven children and the older of two...
Virginia “Nan” Csontos , 95, passed away peacefully on Ash Wednesday, February 26th, with her family by her side. She was the beloved wife of Oliver “Mike” Csontos who pre-deceased her, and the mother of five children and foster mother of three. Nan, eldest daughter of John and Anna Reina, was born and raised in New York City with her two brothers and two sisters. She worked in a factory during WWII and was an original Rosie the...
Virginia “Nan” Csontos , 95, passed away peacefully on Ash Wednesday, February 26th, with her family by her side. She was the beloved wife of Oliver “Mike”...
Westhampton, NY - Ann T. Lenihan-Concannon passed away peacefully on February 26, 2020 in Long Island.
Born in Bronx, New York on March 17, 1934, Ann grew up in Menands, NY and graduated from Cathedral High School.
She married Arthur F. Lenihan in 1954 and raised 4 children in North Albany where she was a homemaker. Ann enjoyed raising her children in the Sacred Heart Church and School system. She loved entertaining family and friends, dancing, cooking enormous meals, and celebrating...
Westhampton, NY - Ann T. Lenihan-Concannon passed away peacefully on February 26, 2020 in Long Island.
Born in Bronx, New York on March 17, 1934, Ann grew up in Menands, NY and graduated from...
Hedwig Clickman Rotterdam
Rotterdam- Hedwig Clickman, 94, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, February 24, 2020. She was born in Germany, where she would receive her education before coming to America in 1957. She was married to the late Donald Clickman Sr.
She loved gardening, and had a garden that extended all around her home. She traveled a lot and enjoyed visiting different places. She could often be found reading a book or working on her crafts.
She will be forever missed by her children; Julie (Joe)...
Rotterdam- Hedwig Clickman, 94, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, February 24, 2020. She was born in Germany, where she would receive her education before coming to America in 1957. She...
Rotterdam - Joyce E. Ausfeldt, 58 years old, passed away from metastatic cancer on Monday, February 24, 2020, at The Grand Nursing home in Altamont, NY.
Joyce was a life-long Schenectady County resident. She graduated from Mohonasen High School in 1979 and post-graduation, she attended Schenectady Community College.
Early on, Joyce was a secretary at the NY State Police Academy in Albany, NY. She had a passion for crocheting and worked tirelessly on her...
Rotterdam - Joyce E. Ausfeldt, 58 years old, passed away from metastatic cancer on Monday, February 24, 2020, at The Grand Nursing home in Altamont, NY.
Joyce was a life-long Schenectady...
Austin Hobbie Princetown
Princetown – Austin Montgomery Hobbie, 18, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, February 22, 2020.
He was a student at Schalmont High School and Albany VOTEC.
His passion was working on cars and he was amazing at it. He also enjoyed riding his snow mobile and dirt bike. He was an avid hunter and fisherman but he had a love towards animals and nature. He was a very caring, fun, passionate and smart person. He would do anything for his family and friends and had a love for music...
Princetown – Austin Montgomery Hobbie, 18, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, February 22, 2020.
He was a student at Schalmont High School and Albany VOTEC.
His passion was working on...
Victor D. DeMilio, 99, of Rotterdam, passed peacefully on Saturday, February 22, 2020.
Born in Schenectady, Victor was the son of the late Dominick and Adeline Terrenzio DeMilio.
At the age of 18, Victor graduated from high school and joined the US Army. He served during WWII as a Radio Operator. Following his honorable discharge, he was employed as an Electrician at the former ALCO Co. and later for the Ford Motor Co. in Green Island for many years before he retired. He was also a...
Victor D. DeMilio, 99, of Rotterdam, passed peacefully on Saturday, February 22, 2020.
Born in Schenectady, Victor was the son of the late Dominick and Adeline Terrenzio DeMilio.
At the age of...
Dr. Howard Ian Cohn died after a brief illness in the early morning hours of Monday, February 17, 2020, surrounded by his children and wife at the chronological age of 72, but with the spirit of a teenager. He was born to Vivian Victoria Le Grange Cohn and Fred A. Cohn on November 10, 1947 in Albany, NY and grew up in Rotterdam, NY with his younger sister, Gina. He spent his youth wrestling, playing soccer, and diligently working to earn the title of Class Clown. He dabbled...
Dr. Howard Ian Cohn died after a brief illness in the early morning hours of Monday, February 17, 2020, surrounded by his children and wife at the chronological age of 72, but with the spirit of a...
Dorothy Marra Colonie
Schenectady - Dorothy Bernadine Falcone Marra passed away on Sunday, February 16th, 2020 at the age of 96.
Dorothy was born in Schenectady in 1923 to Alfred and Lena Falcone and was raised by Alfred and Clara Comenzo Falcone following her mother’s death at an early age.
She was a graduate of Nott Terrace High School.
Dorothy married Philip J. Marra, also of Schenectady and moved with her husband to St. Louis, MO where he studied dentistry. They also lived briefly in Augusta, GA...
Schenectady - Dorothy Bernadine Falcone Marra passed away on Sunday, February 16th, 2020 at the age of 96.
Dorothy was born in Schenectady in 1923 to Alfred and Lena Falcone and was raised by...
Rocco Caschera Rotterdam
Rotterdam - On February 15, 2020, Heaven gained another sweet, kind and loving angel when Rocco Caschera passed away at the age of 60, surrounded by his family.
Rocco was born in Broccostella, Italy, on April 26, 1959 to Antonio and Antonia Caschera. He immigrated to this country at the age of 14. He graduated from Schalmont High School and went on to successfully co-own and operate Anca's Foreign Auto Parts on Erie Boulevard in Schenectady with his brother for nearly 40 years.
Rocco...
Rotterdam - On February 15, 2020, Heaven gained another sweet, kind and loving angel when Rocco Caschera passed away at the age of 60, surrounded by his family.
Rocco was born in Broccostella,...
Joseph Dolezsar Rotterdam
Rotterdam – Joseph (Joe) Michael Dolezsar, 90, peacefully entered into eternal life on Friday, February 14th, 2020.
Born in Delanson, NY, Joe was the son of the late Louis and Mary (nee Sanyigo) Dolezsar.
Joe was a 1948 graduate of Delanson High School, where he was a left handed pitcher for their baseball team for 4 years, and a 1951 Outstanding Graduate of the General Electric Apprentice Training Program.
He was a decorated US Army veteran serving in Germany and France as a...
Rotterdam – Joseph (Joe) Michael Dolezsar, 90, peacefully entered into eternal life on Friday, February 14th, 2020.
Born in Delanson, NY, Joe was the son of the late Louis and Mary (nee...
Marie "Curly" Caprara Rotterdam
Rotterdam- Marie “Curly” C. Caprara, 89, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, February 12, 2020. She was born in Rotterdam to the late Ralph Mercoglan and Connie Canali Mercoglan. She was married to the late Albert J. Caprara.
Curly graduated from Draper High School. She worked at Canali’s Restaurant in Rotterdam for well over 60 years. She was known for her sharp memory, especially her ability to remember birth dates of family members. She loved visits from...
Rotterdam- Marie “Curly” C. Caprara, 89, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, February 12, 2020. She was born in Rotterdam to the late Ralph Mercoglan and Connie Canali...
John Parente Rotterdam
Rotterdam - John A. Parente, 92, of Schenectady N.Y. passed away February 11th, 2020 at home with his loving sons by his side. John will be remembered by his wife; Anita, of 72 years and his children; Elena, Kathy, John and Kevin.
John will also be remembered by his grandchildren; Bryan, Danielle, Savarra and Chelsea as well as his loving great-grandchildren; Christian, Jordyn and baby Addison.
John was the son of Luigi and Rosina (Todina) Parente. He is...
Rotterdam - John A. Parente, 92, of Schenectady N.Y. passed away February 11th, 2020 at home with his loving sons by his side. John will be remembered by his wife; Anita, of 72 years and his...
Rotterdam - Helen F. Suraci, 91, passed away at her home on Sunday, February 9, 2020 with her loving family at her bedside. Helen was born in Schenectady, the daughter of the late Liberato and Antoinetta Viscusi Miele. She graduated from Mont Pleasant High School and worked at the former Mica Co. and Sealtest Dairy for several years before starting her family.
Cooking was her passion! With her beloved recipes, no one ever went away hungry.
She was the nucleus our family,...
Rotterdam - Helen F. Suraci, 91, passed away at her home on Sunday, February 9, 2020 with her loving family at her bedside. Helen was born in Schenectady, the daughter of the late Liberato...
Rotterdam - Donald L. Paradise, age 90, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 7, 2020 after a brief illness. Don was the beloved husband of the late Joan S. Beaulieu Paradise (2005). He was born in Skowhegan, Maine on December 23, 1929 to the late Wilfred and Dorothy (Demo) Paradise.
After proudly serving in the United States Marine Corps, Don pursued his education in Boston where he earned a degree in engineering. In 1953 Don and Joan were married and settled in Schenectady, NY...
Rotterdam - Donald L. Paradise, age 90, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 7, 2020 after a brief illness. Don was the beloved husband of the late Joan S. Beaulieu Paradise (2005). He was...
MaryLouise Mudrey-Sisto Schenectady
Schenectady- MaryLouise Mudrey-Sisto “MaryLou”, 92, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 07, 2020. She was born in Cleveland, OH to the late Lawrence LaPier and Elizabeth Dunn LaPier. She was married to her late first husband, John Mudrey and her late second husband Francis Sisto.
She was educated at Holy Name High School in Cleveland, and the Cleveland School of Art. She was employed at the May Co. and the Kresge Co. in Cleveland. She was a Teacher’s Aide of...
Schenectady- MaryLouise Mudrey-Sisto “MaryLou”, 92, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 07, 2020. She was born in Cleveland, OH to the late Lawrence LaPier and Elizabeth Dunn...
Dawn Sherman Schenectady
Schenectady – Dawn (Cowan, Fray) Sherman, 57, of Jackson Ave., Schenectady, passed away at Ellis Hospital on Wednesday February 5, 2020 following a short illness.
Born in Troy, NY on January 5, 1963 Dawn grew up in Troy and graduated from Lansingburgh High School in 1981. She then lived in Schenectady with her beloved husband, Don. She retired from the Department of Criminal Justice in January of 2018.
She was a member of the Schenectady Moose Lodge #188. An avid animal lover, Dawn...
Schenectady – Dawn (Cowan, Fray) Sherman, 57, of Jackson Ave., Schenectady, passed away at Ellis Hospital on Wednesday February 5, 2020 following a short illness.
Born in Troy, NY on...
Lois E. Foltman, 93, of Schenectady, passed peacefully on Monday, February 3, 2020 at the Kingsway Arms Nursing Center.
Lois was born in Schenectady, the daughter of the late Ralph and Nellie Cusworth Thompson. A lifelong Schenectady resident, Lois graduated from Mont Pleasant High School in 1944. She worked for several years in the payroll Department at General Electric before leaving to raise her family.
She was a member of the Melodeers, Home Bureau and was a longtime member of St....
Lois E. Foltman, 93, of Schenectady, passed peacefully on Monday, February 3, 2020 at the Kingsway Arms Nursing Center.
Lois was born in Schenectady, the daughter of the late Ralph and Nellie...
Frederick Krahula Rotterdam
Rotterdam – Frederick J. Krahula, 73, passed away on Saturday, February 1st, 2020 with his siblings by his side.
Fred was born in Schenectady to his parents, the late Charles and Mary (Dvorscak) Krahula.
He graduated from Bishop Gibbons High School and went on to have a long career with Intermagnetics General working as a project manager.
Fred had a passion for many things, including his beloved Nascar, bowling, golfing, hunting and fishing and traveling with his family.
Fred owned...
Rotterdam – Frederick J. Krahula, 73, passed away on Saturday, February 1st, 2020 with his siblings by his side.
Fred was born in Schenectady to his parents, the late Charles and Mary...
Mary Basilio Schenectady
Schenectady – Mary Basilio passed away at her home on Saturday, February 1st, 2020 surrounded by her loving family at the age of 86.
Mary was born in Canajoharie, NY, to her parents, the late Joseph and Mary (Masi) Lupo.
She graduated from Canajoharie High School and went on to complete her studies at Albright-Knox Art School.
Mary married her dear husband, Pasquale “Pat” on August 8th, 1954. Together they had two children, Anthony and Anne Marie.
Mary was a longtime...
Schenectady – Mary Basilio passed away at her home on Saturday, February 1st, 2020 surrounded by her loving family at the age of 86.
Mary was born in Canajoharie, NY, to her parents, the...
Robert Barry Guilderland
Guilderland - Robert (Bob) J Barry passed peacefully at The Brennity at Vero Beach on January 29, 2020 at the age of 89. Born on August 15, 1930 to Peter and Veronica (Duke) Barry in Brooklyn NY, he was one of nine children. Bob served as a tank commander in the Korean War, during which he received a purple heart. On return from Korea he married the love of his life, Audrey Slattery in 1953, where they started a family in Lindenhurst, Long Island, NY. His early years...
Guilderland - Robert (Bob) J Barry passed peacefully at The Brennity at Vero Beach on January 29, 2020 at the age of 89. Born on August 15, 1930 to Peter and Veronica (Duke) Barry in...
Ralph Ricciardi Schenectady
Schenectady – Ralph J. Ricciardi passed away on Wednesday, January 29th, 2020 with his family at his side at the age of 77.
Ralph was born in Schenectady to his parents, the late Helen (Borowski) Ricciardi and Ralph T. Ricciardi.
A lifelong area resident, Ralph graduated from Mont Pleasant High School and ran his own cleaning business, RJ’s Cleaning Service, for many years.
Ralph was a longtime member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church.
Throughout his life he always loved his...
Schenectady – Ralph J. Ricciardi passed away on Wednesday, January 29th, 2020 with his family at his side at the age of 77.
Ralph was born in Schenectady to his parents, the late Helen...
Thomas J. Kelly Sr. 70, of Schenectady, passed at his home on Monday, January 27, 2020 after a long illness while surrounded by his loving family. He was cared for by his loving wife of 47 years Arlene Gyomory Kelly.
Thomas was born in Schenectady and graduated from Linton High School. He attended Paul Smith’s College and later graduated from HVCC. Following his graduation in 1969, Tom joined the United States Army and was honorably discharged in 1971. A plumber by trade, Tom...
Thomas J. Kelly Sr. 70, of Schenectady, passed at his home on Monday, January 27, 2020 after a long illness while surrounded by his loving family. He was cared for by his loving wife of 47...
Dominick Cafarelli Rotterdam
Rotterdam- Dominick A. Cafarelli, 84, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 26, 2020. He was born in Limatola, Benevento, Italy to the late Agustino Cafarelli and Carmela Malgiri Cafarelli.
At the age of 15, Dominick made his journey to the United States. He would join the United States Army where he would serve faithfully and honorably before leaving in 1962. He would then open his own business, Dom’s Barbershop in 1969. This year marks the shop’s 50th year open and it is...
Rotterdam- Dominick A. Cafarelli, 84, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 26, 2020. He was born in Limatola, Benevento, Italy to the late Agustino Cafarelli and Carmela Malgiri...
Leona "Lil" Gross Schenectady
Leona Gross, 95, of Bonaire, GA, formerly of Schenectady, NY, passed away on Friday, January 24, 2020 with her loving family by her side. Born in Nicholson, PA on July 3, 1924, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Mary Jane (Logan) Musto. Married for 67 years, she was the wife of the late Walter J. Gross. She is survived by her children, Brian (Pamela) Gross, Laura (Robert) Iwan, and Karen (Theodore) Boiko and her brother Benjamin (Sally) Musto. She leaves behind her...
Leona Gross, 95, of Bonaire, GA, formerly of Schenectady, NY, passed away on Friday, January 24, 2020 with her loving family by her side. Born in Nicholson, PA on July 3, 1924, she was the...
Schenectady - Angelo Madia, age 86, entered into eternal peace on January 22, 2020 surrounded by his loving family. He is now celebrating a reunion with his son, Dominick, and his parents and siblings who had predeceased him.
Born in Pianopoli Catanzaro, Calabria, Italy on June 5, 1933, he was the son of Francesco and Concetta Madia. Angelo married the love of his life, Iolanda Maria Iuliano and they recently celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. Angelo immigrated to the United...
Schenectady - Angelo Madia, age 86, entered into eternal peace on January 22, 2020 surrounded by his loving family. He is now celebrating a reunion with his son, Dominick, and his parents and...
Rotterdam- Gloria “Nadine” Putorti passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 21, 2020. She was born in Camilla, Georgia to the late Culpepper Meredith and Ruby Shiver Meredith. She was married to the late Joseph Putorti in 1943 and they were happily married for 62 years.
After graduating high school, Nadine worked for more than 15 years at Grand Union in Rotterdam. She also worked as a tax preparer for 12 years at Thomas b. McCabe CPA. She volunteered at Sunnyview Hospital on...
Rotterdam- Gloria “Nadine” Putorti passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 21, 2020. She was born in Camilla, Georgia to the late Culpepper Meredith and Ruby Shiver Meredith. She...
Schenectady - John Eline Hamilton passed away peacefully on January 21, 2020, at Kingsway Arms Nursing Center; he was 91 years old. Born in Brooklyn, NY, John was the son of the late John E. Hamilton and Gertrude (Fitall) Hamilton.
John attended Erasmus Hall High School in Brooklyn, but left before graduating to join the Army and serve his country in WWII. He was stationed in Korea with the 32nd Infantry, receiving the WWII Victory Medal and the Army of Occupation Medal (Japan). In...
Schenectady - John Eline Hamilton passed away peacefully on January 21, 2020, at Kingsway Arms Nursing Center; he was 91 years old. Born in Brooklyn, NY, John was the son of the late John E....
Rachael LaCette Schenectady
SCHENECTADY- Rachael Mae LaCette of Schenectady, NY passed away on Monday, January 20, 2020. She was born on March 20, 1997 in North Carolina. She grew up in Schoharie and attended Schoharie Central Schools.
When Rae Rae came into a room you knew it, she had a bubbly personality that was infectious. She lived to take care of everything and anyone who came into her life. Rae laughed hard and loved even harder. Her soul was pure and genuine; she was a protector to those she...
SCHENECTADY- Rachael Mae LaCette of Schenectady, NY passed away on Monday, January 20, 2020. She was born on March 20, 1997 in North Carolina. She grew up in Schoharie and attended Schoharie...
Beverly J. Eaton, 85, of Curry Rd. in Rotterdam and formerly of West St. in Galway NY, passed suddenly on Monday, January 20, 2020 at Ellis Hospital.
Beverly was born in Schenectady, the daughter of the late Robert and Emma Neill Keller. She lived in Galway before moving to Rotterdam 7 years ago.
A citizen of Galway for 77 years, Beverly graduated from Galway High School. Beverly devoted her life to caring for others, and worked as a Central Supply Clerk with the Saratoga County Infirmary...
Beverly J. Eaton, 85, of Curry Rd. in Rotterdam and formerly of West St. in Galway NY, passed suddenly on Monday, January 20, 2020 at Ellis Hospital.
Beverly was born in Schenectady, the daughter...
Schenectady – Richard A. Rogers, 89, passed away Sunday, January 19, 2020 at the Baptist Health & Rehabilitation Center in Scotia after a short illness.
Born in Schenectady on November 16, 1930, he was a 1949 graduate of Mt. Pleasant High School. From 1951-53, he served our country in the United States Army 31st Division, 3rd Battalion.
Richard was a salesman for Margolis Brothers Wholesale Florist and New York Food Brokers. He was the proprietor of RAR Transportation until...
Schenectady – Richard A. Rogers, 89, passed away Sunday, January 19, 2020 at the Baptist Health & Rehabilitation Center in Scotia after a short illness.
Born in Schenectady on November...
Mary Pelton Princetown
Princetown - Mary E. Pelton, age 75, passed away peacefully on January 15, 2020 with her family beside her. She was born on November 13, 1944 to Arthur E. Fessenden and Helen (Wagner) McCullough.
She married her loving husband Lawrence R. Pelton on July 23, 1966.
Mary was a dedicated employee at Ellis hospital where she provided compassion and care to thousands of patients during a 44 year career. The passion to help others continued into retirement as Mary...
Princetown - Mary E. Pelton, age 75, passed away peacefully on January 15, 2020 with her family beside her. She was born on November 13, 1944 to Arthur E. Fessenden and Helen (Wagner)...
James Puorto Sr. Schenectady
Schenectady - James Gregory Puorto Sr., passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 14th, 2020 surrounded by his loving family.
James was born on February 2nd, 1948 to the late Gregory L. Puorto and Alfreda (Buchalski) Puorto.
A graduate of Hudson Valley Community College, James went on to earn his bachelor’s degree from Murray State University.
He honorably served his country as a US Army Military Policeman.
James was a dedicated Schenectady Fireman for 28 years...
Schenectady - James Gregory Puorto Sr., passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 14th, 2020 surrounded by his loving family.
James was born on February 2nd, 1948 to the late Gregory L....
Charlene Perun Guilderland
Guilderland – Charlene Ann Perun, 72, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Monday, January 13th, 2020.
One of seven children, Charlene was born in Utica, NY to her parents, the late Casimir and Julia (Kudla) Jarosz. She graduated from the Utica Free Academy in 1965 and went on to earn her certificate in Secretarial Sciences from Utica School of Commerce in 1967.
While in Utica, Charlene worked for Bendix Corporation and Mohawk Data Sciences in secretarial positions.
She...
Guilderland – Charlene Ann Perun, 72, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Monday, January 13th, 2020.
One of seven children, Charlene was born in Utica, NY to her parents, the...
Lawrence Earl Murtagh, 69, of Rotterdam, passed away at home on January 12th, surrounded by his loving family and friends. Born in Niskayuna, Larry was the son of the late Doris and Lawrence Murtagh. He graduated from Mohonasen High School in 1968. Larry was the owner of Rotterdam Insulation for thirty years until sickness forced him to retire.
Larry left New York after high school to begin his life story, which brought him across the country as he embarked on one adventure to another....
Lawrence Earl Murtagh, 69, of Rotterdam, passed away at home on January 12th, surrounded by his loving family and friends. Born in Niskayuna, Larry was the son of the late Doris and Lawrence...
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