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Morris Ziehm Rotterdam
Rotterdam – Morris (Moe) Ziehm went home to be with his Lord & Savior January 16, 2021 at Ellis Hospital after a long illness.
Born in Niagara Falls, NY, November 19, 1932, he was the son of the late Grover and Clara Ziehm.
Surviving are his loving wife of 61 years, Yvonne.
Children Doris Krom (Tom), Douglas Ziehm (Sharon), Deborah Adams (Christopher), Daniel Ziehm (Lucinda).
Grandchildren Stacy Eustice (Benjamin), Dr. Stephanie Krom (fiancé Dr. Gabriel Vachon), Jason...
Rotterdam – Morris (Moe) Ziehm went home to be with his Lord & Savior January 16, 2021 at Ellis Hospital after a long illness.
Born in Niagara Falls, NY, November 19, 1932, he was the...
Amelia Chylinski Schenectady
Schenectady - Amelia Rose (“Milly”) Chylinski, 100 years old, passed away on January 16, 2021. She was born in Schenectady, NY, the daughter of two wonderful parents, the late Vito and Maria DiDomenico Fiore.
She attended Mt. Pleasant High School and was a member of the school choir.
In 1938, Milly was chosen for a part in a review at Proctor’s Theater celebrating the 150 years since the adoption of the US Constitution by New York State. In the production...
Schenectady - Amelia Rose (“Milly”) Chylinski, 100 years old, passed away on January 16, 2021. She was born in Schenectady, NY, the daughter of two wonderful parents, the late Vito and...
Edmund Adamkiewicz Jr. Schenectady
Schenectady – Edmund A. Adamkiewicz Jr., 86, passed away Saturday January 16, 2021. He was born in Schenectady on July 5, 1934 to Edmund and Victoria (Strenkowski) Sr. Ed went to Schenectady schools and joined the United States Air Force in June of 1954. He was stationed in Fairbanks, Alaska as a fuel supply specialist and after two years transferred to Pease Air Force Base in New Hampshire where he received the National Defense Service Medal. He was honorably discharged in January of...
Schenectady – Edmund A. Adamkiewicz Jr., 86, passed away Saturday January 16, 2021. He was born in Schenectady on July 5, 1934 to Edmund and Victoria (Strenkowski) Sr. Ed went to Schenectady...
Valentine Miller Rotterdam
Rotterdam - Valentine ( Charlie ) Miller was born Nov 1, 1926 in Rotterdam, NY, to Eva (Miller) Siatkowski & George Miller. He passed away peacefully on January 14th, 2021 in Saratoga Springs, NY due to COVID-19 related complications, at the age of 94.
Charlie came from a large family of 8 children, being raised on a farm off of Mariaville Road. Charlie was a very hard worker at an early age, delivering animal feed for Tanner Feed Store in Rotterdam while still in middle...
Rotterdam - Valentine ( Charlie ) Miller was born Nov 1, 1926 in Rotterdam, NY, to Eva (Miller) Siatkowski & George Miller. He passed away peacefully on January 14th, 2021 in Saratoga...
Margaret Larson Guilderland
Guilderland – Margaret L. Larson, 70, passed away unexpectedly at home on Wednesday, January 13th, 2021.
Born in Schenectady, Margy was the daughter of Ruth Devendorf Larson and the late Roger Larson.
A graduate of Guilderland High School, she went on to attend SUNY Potsdam, SUNY Albany and Onondaga Community College, receiving her Dental Hygienist license.
Margy worked as a special education teaching assistant at Fowler High School in Syracuse, retiring in 2014. She also tutored...
Guilderland – Margaret L. Larson, 70, passed away unexpectedly at home on Wednesday, January 13th, 2021.
Born in Schenectady, Margy was the daughter of Ruth Devendorf Larson and the late...
Tiffany Yuille Rotterdam
Rotterdam – Tiffany Lynn Yuille, 47, passed away on Tuesday, January 12th, 2021 after a valiant battle with Covid-19.
A lifelong area resident, Tiffany was born in Schenectady to her parents, Thomas P. Yuille and Gail Bacheller Yuille.
She was a graduate of Schalmont High School class of 1991 and received her Associate’s degree in paralegal studies from SCCC.
Tiffany worked for many years in the paralegal field at several law firms around the region, most recently at Ianniello...
Rotterdam – Tiffany Lynn Yuille, 47, passed away on Tuesday, January 12th, 2021 after a valiant battle with Covid-19.
A lifelong area resident, Tiffany was born in Schenectady to her...
Mildred LaMalfa Schenectady
Schenectady - Mildred (Millie) LaMalfa passed away on January 11, 2021 at St. Peter's Hospital.
Born in Geneva, NY on April 30, 1920 she was the youngest daughter of eleven children born to Fred and Mary (Grosso) Monaco. She was predeceased by her beloved husband Marion (Babe) LaMalfa.
She graduated from high school in Geneva and came to Schenectady as a young woman to be with two of her sisters who were living there. She worked for GE during World War II and...
Schenectady - Mildred (Millie) LaMalfa passed away on January 11, 2021 at St. Peter's Hospital.
Born in Geneva, NY on April 30, 1920 she was the youngest daughter of eleven children...
Christine Clark Scotia
Scotia - Christine L. Clark, 55, of Scotia, passed peacefully at home surrounded by her children on Saturday January 9, 2021.
Christine was born in Schenectady and graduated from Mount Pleasant High School. She was employed for over 15 years with Spectrum in Rotterdam. Christine loved spending time with friends, outdoors, listening to music, watching football (Go Bills!), Sunday dinners with her family and curling up with her beloved cat Bella while watching HGTV.
Christine was...
Scotia - Christine L. Clark, 55, of Scotia, passed peacefully at home surrounded by her children on Saturday January 9, 2021.
Christine was born in Schenectady and graduated from Mount Pleasant...
Filomena Frisone Schenectady
Schenectady - Filomena B. Frisone, 98, of Schenectady, died peacefully on Friday, January 8, 2021.
Born in Schenectady, Filomena was the daughter of the late Ralph and Giovanine Ciasullo Riccio. She attended local schools and was a faithful member of St. Luke’s Church and its Rosary Society.
In addition to her parents, Filomena was also predeceased by her beloved husband of 47 years, Carmen Frisone, who died on February 6, 1995, daughter; Donna...
Schenectady - Filomena B. Frisone, 98, of Schenectady, died peacefully on Friday, January 8, 2021.
Born in Schenectady, Filomena was the daughter of the late Ralph and...
Joseph Mudrey Schenectady
Joseph M. Mudrey, 66, passed away on January 8, 2021 due to Covid-19. Born on July 17, 1954 in Cleveland, OH, he was the son of the late John and MaryLouise Mudrey, and step-son to Frank Sisto.
Joe and his family moved to New York at an early age. He was a graduate of Schalmont High School and was a volunteer at South Schenectady Fire Department at one time.
His passions were cheering on the New York Yankees, collecting model cars and baseball caps, and spending time with his family.
He...
Joseph M. Mudrey, 66, passed away on January 8, 2021 due to Covid-19. Born on July 17, 1954 in Cleveland, OH, he was the son of the late John and MaryLouise Mudrey, and step-son to Frank...
Grace Hanson Schenectady
Schenectady – Grace T. Santille Hanson, 90, passed away Thursday January 7th at 1:28 pm due to Covid-19 and as feisty as Grace was she could not fight it.
Born in Utica, Grace was the daughter of John and Rosemary Santille. She grew up in Bellevue and graduated from St. Columba’s High School.
In the late 1960’s and early 1970’s Grace worked in the millinery department for Marty Friedman at Flah’s in Colonie Center. Being the entrepreneur that she was...
Schenectady – Grace T. Santille Hanson, 90, passed away Thursday January 7th at 1:28 pm due to Covid-19 and as feisty as Grace was she could not fight it.
Born in Utica, Grace was the...
Edith D’Errico, 98, of Rotterdam, passed peacefully at the home of her daughter on Thursday, January 7, 2021. Born in Gloversville NY, Edith was the daughter of John and Theresa De Ciero. She was raised in East Orange, NJ and returned to Gloversville at the age of 14. She graduated from Gloversville High School and attended Spencer Business School and Schenectady Co. Community College. She married Joseph (Smokey) D’Errico on June 7, 1942. Edith worked in Crescendo Gloves...
Edith D’Errico, 98, of Rotterdam, passed peacefully at the home of her daughter on Thursday, January 7, 2021. Born in Gloversville NY, Edith was the daughter of John and Theresa De...
Kim Horan Schenectady
Schenectady – Kim Marie Horan, 61, passed away expectedly on January 7th, 2021 with her surviving daughter by her side.
After high school graduation, Kim went to school for cosmetology. All of her family would always ask for her to cut their hair, dye it or curl it, etc.
She was also a meat cutter for several different companies over the years. Kim was a loving parent and always did what she had to as a single mom.
She loved doing puzzles, adored her cats and loved a good scare and...
Schenectady – Kim Marie Horan, 61, passed away expectedly on January 7th, 2021 with her surviving daughter by her side.
After high school graduation, Kim went to school for cosmetology. All...
David Dearbeck Schenectady
David P. Dearbeck, 74, of Schenectady, passed away Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at Hudson Park Nursing Facility, Albany. He was born Thursday December 12, 1946 in Otsego, NY, son of the late Jack and Marjorie (Thorpe) Dearbeck.
He graduated from Burnt Hills Ballston lake High school and then went into the Navy to serve and protect our country. After 35 years at the Post Office he retired. He was a loving and devoted Father and Grandfather who never hesitated to spend time with his family. He...
David P. Dearbeck, 74, of Schenectady, passed away Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at Hudson Park Nursing Facility, Albany. He was born Thursday December 12, 1946 in Otsego, NY, son of the late Jack...
Vincenzo Urbano Rotterdam
Rotterdam - Vincenzo Urbano, 98, of Rotterdam, peacefully passed away Tuesday, January 5, 2021, at home surrounded by his loving family. Vincenzo was born on July 5, 1922 in Broccostella, Italy to Felice and Cristina (Castellucci) Urbano. He was the youngest of seven siblings. He served in the Italian army at 19 years old. From there, he travelled and worked all over the world, including in Brazil and France, and owned his own cafe in his hometown of Broccostella. In 1950, he married the...
Rotterdam - Vincenzo Urbano, 98, of Rotterdam, peacefully passed away Tuesday, January 5, 2021, at home surrounded by his loving family. Vincenzo was born on July 5, 1922 in Broccostella, Italy to...
Lynn Ferrara Schenectady
Lynn M. Ferrara, 62, passed away on Monday, January 4, 2021. She was born in Schenectady, NY to the late Jack Ferrara and Shirley Ehrgott Ferrara.
She was a graduate of Mohanasen High School. While attending she would walk after school over to the Ferrara Dance Studio where she was a dance instructor at the age of 17. She devoted her life to teaching the art of dancing through the generations. She was an excellent role model and an inspiration to her students. Not limiting her teaching to...
Lynn M. Ferrara, 62, passed away on Monday, January 4, 2021. She was born in Schenectady, NY to the late Jack Ferrara and Shirley Ehrgott Ferrara.
She was a graduate of Mohanasen High School....
Frank Ruzza Rotterdam
Frank Ruzza, 70, died peacefully on January 3, 2021 at Ellis Hospital. Born in Castelliri, Italy on May 30, 1950, he was the son to the late Flavia and Giovanni Ruzza. He is predeceased by his son, son Frank Ruzza Jr.
Frank was a lifelong resident of Schenectady, and then the town of Rotterdam. He was a former Asst. Chief, Firefighter, Life Member and Commissioner of the Carmen Volunteer Fire Department. He was a great asset to the department and community. He will be missed by all those...
Frank Ruzza, 70, died peacefully on January 3, 2021 at Ellis Hospital. Born in Castelliri, Italy on May 30, 1950, he was the son to the late Flavia and Giovanni Ruzza. He is predeceased by his...
RéAnna Anderson Rotterdam
Rotterdam – RéAnna Lee Anderson passed away on Sunday, January 3, 2021 at the age of 15.
RéAnna was born in Niskayuna, to her parents Jessica Rodriguez and Joseph Anderson and was a student at Mohonasen High School.
She will be remembered for being a ray of joy and sunshine. RéAnna had a big heart and was always there for others no matter what struggles she was facing. She loved spending time with her little siblings and cousins. RéAnna’s favorite...
Rotterdam – RéAnna Lee Anderson passed away on Sunday, January 3, 2021 at the age of 15.
RéAnna was born in Niskayuna, to her parents Jessica Rodriguez and Joseph Anderson and...
Irene Harper Schenectady
Schenectady - Irene Harper passed away unexpectedly on January 2, 2021 following an accident.
Irene was born and raised in Schenectady, NY, the daughter of Leo and Irene Fountain. She graduated early from Mont Pleasant High School and she joined the US Air Force to follow her sense of adventure and patriotism where she served as skilled aerial photographer. You can see her story at the Women in Military Service for American Memorial in Arlington, Virginia. She was invited to the opening...
Schenectady - Irene Harper passed away unexpectedly on January 2, 2021 following an accident.
Irene was born and raised in Schenectady, NY, the daughter of Leo and Irene Fountain. She graduated...
Daniel Hickey Jr. Schenectady
Schenectady - Daniel F. Hickey Jr, age 85, passed away at the Schenectady County Glendale Home after a brief illness on December 31, 2020.
Dan was born in Pittsfield, MA on October 21, 1935 to the late Daniel and Pauline Casey Hickey and was a lifelong Schenectady resident. He was a graduate of Nott Terrace High School. Dan served in the US Naval Reserves and was a member of Teamsters Local 294 where he worked in the parcel and freight industry working for UPS and Meehan’s Express and...
Schenectady - Daniel F. Hickey Jr, age 85, passed away at the Schenectady County Glendale Home after a brief illness on December 31, 2020.
Dan was born in Pittsfield, MA on October 21, 1935 to...
Doris Liggett Schenectady
Schenectady - Doris (Dunster) Liggett of Schenectady, NY passed into eternal life on December 31, 2020, at the age of 94.
Doris was born in 1926 in Middle Granville NY, the daughter of English immigrant parents, Charles & Mary Ann Dunster. She graduated from Granville High School in 1944 and Ellis School of Nursing in 1947 as a navy cadet nurse during WW II, though she was not called to serve, as the war had ended.
She married Lionel (Jim) Liggett in 1947 and they had five...
Schenectady - Doris (Dunster) Liggett of Schenectady, NY passed into eternal life on December 31, 2020, at the age of 94.
Doris was born in 1926 in Middle Granville NY, the daughter of English...
Susan DiCamillo Guilderland
Susan K. DiCamillo, 73, returned to the Lord on Sunday, December 27, 2020.
She was predeceased in death by her parents, Charles B. and Alma King. She is survived by her beloved husband, Joseph Marino, and children; James DiCamillo (Kimberlee), Patrick Marino, as well as Joey Marino, Dante Marino (Kellie) and Dina Biscione (Paul), and her granddaughters, Gianna Biscione and Amanda Marino. She is also survived by her brothers, Rev. Canon Charles King (Alice) and David King (Cara).
Sue grew...
Susan K. DiCamillo, 73, returned to the Lord on Sunday, December 27, 2020.
She was predeceased in death by her parents, Charles B. and Alma King. She is survived by her beloved husband, Joseph...
Vincent Gallo Rotterdam
Rotterdam- Vincent Joseph Gallo, 82, of Rotterdam passed away on December 27, 2020. Born in Schenectady on January 28, 1938, he was the son of the late Albert and Angelina (Amoroso) Gallo. Vincent married his beloved wife, Louise Mary DiBartolomeo on August 30, 1957. He received his Bachelor’s Degree from Springfield College and his Master’s Degree from SUNY Albany. He was a teacher and coach at Schalmont Central School for over 30 years. He was an accomplished house painter as...
Rotterdam- Vincent Joseph Gallo, 82, of Rotterdam passed away on December 27, 2020. Born in Schenectady on January 28, 1938, he was the son of the late Albert and Angelina (Amoroso) Gallo. Vincent...
Marguerite Kennedy Amsterdam
Marguerite A. Kennedy, 87, passed away peacefully on December 24, 2020 at Capstone Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing, Amsterdam. She was the daughter of the late Walter and Sarah (Plowinski) Rejack. Besides her parents, Marguerite was predeceased by her husband, Dennis H. Kennedy on July 28, 2014. She is survived by her three sons and their wives; Kevin (Debbie) of Virginia Beach, VA, Brian (Heather) of Princetown, and Steven (Deb) of Troy. Margie also leaves behind three grandsons, four...
Marguerite A. Kennedy, 87, passed away peacefully on December 24, 2020 at Capstone Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing, Amsterdam. She was the daughter of the late Walter and Sarah (Plowinski)...
Hudson Swatling Jr. Schenectady
Schenectady – Hudson F. Swatling Jr. passed away at home on Wednesday December 23, 2020.
He is survived by his wife, Corina, of 57 years along with his son, Marc and sister, Marion Reyell.
The family extends their special thanks to Hudson’s hospice team.
Schenectady – Hudson F. Swatling Jr. passed away at home on Wednesday December 23, 2020.
He is survived by his wife, Corina, of 57 years along with his son, Marc and sister, Marion...
Linda Ann Cervera Scotia
Scotia - Linda Ann (Ferrante) Cervera, 76, passed quietly at her home in Scotia on December 22nd, 2020.
Born in Schenectady, Linda graduated from Draper High School in 1962 and the Gorman Cosmetology School, where she later taught courses. Before she retired, she worked at Dottie’s Smart Set on Upper Union Street in Schenectady. Her lively personality brought laughter and joy to longtime patrons. She cared for those around her and showed that affection with food. She baked cookies and...
Scotia - Linda Ann (Ferrante) Cervera, 76, passed quietly at her home in Scotia on December 22nd, 2020.
Born in Schenectady, Linda graduated from Draper High School in 1962 and the Gorman...
Fernando Schiazza Schenectady
Schenectady - Fernando (Fred) Schiazza, 93, entered into eternal peace on December 21, 2020 after a brief but brave battle with Covid-19.
Fernando was born on December 23, 1926 in Chieti, Italy, the son of the late Eugenio Schiazza and Maria Laura Sciocchetti Schiazza. In pursuit of a better life, he immigrated to Canada at the age of 25 with nothing but $5 and a dream. He then came to the US and settled in Schenectady after marrying his devoted wife Mary Pitaccio Schiazza, in June...
Schenectady - Fernando (Fred) Schiazza, 93, entered into eternal peace on December 21, 2020 after a brief but brave battle with Covid-19.
Fernando was born on December 23, 1926 in Chieti, Italy,...
Maria Lane Rotterdam
Rotterdam- Maria R. Lane (Pisano), 66, of Rotterdam passed away suddenly on Thursday December 17, 2020.
A Graduate of Linton High School, Maria was known by all as a kind and loving individual who was always there to help a person in need. She worked for many years and retired from Campbell Plastics of Schenectady. Her and her sister worked diligently to find their mother’s biological family and in 2018 they were successful in locating the family. Maria was thrilled to...
Rotterdam- Maria R. Lane (Pisano), 66, of Rotterdam passed away suddenly on Thursday December 17, 2020.
A Graduate of Linton High School, Maria was known by all as a kind and loving...
John "Jack" McKee Rotterdam
Rotterdam - John H. “Jack” McKee passed into his eternal reward on December 17, 2020.
Born December 29, 1926 in Syracuse, NY to C. Harold McKee and the former Elva Mae Marlette. He was predeceased by his parents, his sisters Edith Marie Meier and Theda May Perry, and his loving wife of 60 years, the former Irene Pogorzelski.
Jack served in the Army Air Corps, and after attending school on the G.I. Bill, worked for General Electric as a draftsman in their Large Steam Gas Turbine...
Rotterdam - John H. “Jack” McKee passed into his eternal reward on December 17, 2020.
Born December 29, 1926 in Syracuse, NY to C. Harold McKee and the former Elva Mae Marlette. He...
John DeMarco Rotterdam
Rotterdam - John DeMarco of Rotterdam was granted his angel wings on December 16, 2020, at the age of 92 years old. After months of failing health, he passed away peacefully at home with his loving family by his side.
John was born and educated in San Giovanni e Paolo, Italy, and was the son of the late Giuseppe and Maria (Marra) DeMarco, and loving husband to his late wife Giuseppina for 64 years. After living through hardships and World War II, John and Giuseppina immigrated to the United...
Rotterdam - John DeMarco of Rotterdam was granted his angel wings on December 16, 2020, at the age of 92 years old. After months of failing health, he passed away peacefully at home with his...
Philomena Palleschi Schenectady
Schenectady – Philomena Palleschi passed away peacefully at Kingsway Arms Nursing Center on December 15, 2020, at the age of 93. Philomena was born in Schenectady to the late Concetta and Luigi DiManno. Her life was devoted to her family, nothing mattered to her more. She was always kind to everyone she met and always managed a smile through her many family losses. Philomena’s faith and strength are what kept her family going.
Philomena worked as a waitress for many years and...
Schenectady – Philomena Palleschi passed away peacefully at Kingsway Arms Nursing Center on December 15, 2020, at the age of 93. Philomena was born in Schenectady to the late Concetta and...
Robert Widmer Rotterdam
10/26/1925 – 12/14/2020
Rotterdam - Robert E. Widmer, 95, passed away on Monday, December 14, 2020 after a brief illness. Robert was born in Herkimer, New York on October 26, 1925 to Joseph B. and Bessie (Curtis) Widmer. He graduated from Herkimer High School in 1945. From 1945 to 1947, Robert served in the 371st Air Engineer Squadron of the Army Air Corps in Okinawa. In 1949, he earned an associate’s degree in Retail Business and Management from the New York State Institute of...
10/26/1925 – 12/14/2020
Rotterdam - Robert E. Widmer, 95, passed away on Monday, December 14, 2020 after a brief illness. Robert was born in Herkimer, New York on October 26, 1925 to Joseph...
Linda Cable Schenectady
Schenectady- Linda Cable, 74, passed away on Friday December 11, 2020. Born in Schenectady, NY, she was the daughter of the late Phillip Cannavo and the late Linda Vitolo Cannavo. She was happily married to Bernie Cable for 31 years.
Linda received her teaching degree from Albany University. She would teach in the Schenectady School District for 33 years before retiring in 2002.
She enjoyed stamping, collecting books and reading, travelling, and gardening. She was family centered and...
Schenectady- Linda Cable, 74, passed away on Friday December 11, 2020. Born in Schenectady, NY, she was the daughter of the late Phillip Cannavo and the late Linda Vitolo Cannavo. She was happily...
Bettina Caldara Schenectady
Schenectady - Bettina M. Caldara, 72, of Schenectady, passed quietly on December 10, 2020 at Ellis Hospital.
Born in Niskayuna, Bettina was the oldest daughter of the late Samuel and Marianna Manuli Caldara. She graduated from St. Columba High School in Schenectady. Bettina worked for many years as a waitress and cook at the Colonial Restaurant, which her family owned and operated. From 1986 to 1991, she worked at Colonial Grocery, also owned by her family.
Bettina was an avid movie and...
Schenectady - Bettina M. Caldara, 72, of Schenectady, passed quietly on December 10, 2020 at Ellis Hospital.
Born in Niskayuna, Bettina was the oldest daughter of the late Samuel and Marianna...
Elaine Artese Rotterdam Junction
Rotterdam Junction – Elaine J. Artese, 77, passed away Wednesday December 9, 2020. Born in the Albany she was the daughter of Edward and Elizabeth Mattioli Dean.
Elaine worked for Metropolitan Life in New York City before moving to Rotterdam Junction in 1965 to raise her family. Affectionately known as the “town mom” her life centered around her family and friends. Between school activities with her kids including the school
PTO,...
Rotterdam Junction – Elaine J. Artese, 77, passed away Wednesday December 9, 2020. Born in the Albany she was the daughter of Edward and Elizabeth Mattioli Dean.
Elaine worked for...
Zbigniew "Ziggy" Dzimiera Rotterdam
Rotterdam - On Wednesday, December 9, 2020, Zbigniew Dzimiera, (known to some as “Ziggy”) loving husband, father, brother, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, cousin and great friend passed away peacefully at Eddy Village Green in Cohoes Nursing Facility after a long illness with Alzheimer’s at age 84, surrounded by many that loved and cared for him.
Zbigniew was born on June 21, 1936 in Podhajce, Poland to Marcel and Franciszka (Szpytma) Dziemiera. He and his family...
Rotterdam - On Wednesday, December 9, 2020, Zbigniew Dzimiera, (known to some as “Ziggy”) loving husband, father, brother, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, cousin and great...
David "Dave" Wanmer Glenville
Glenville - On Saturday, December 5, 2020, David “Dave” C. Wanmer, passed away suddenly at the age of 45 doing what he loved.
David was born on October 23, 1975. He grew up in Glenville, NY and attended Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake School District. In his high school days, he was known as an amazing athlete and the class clown. David continued to carry the “class clown” personality throughout his adult life. While fighting Acute Myeloid Leukemia in 1997, he...
Glenville - On Saturday, December 5, 2020, David “Dave” C. Wanmer, passed away suddenly at the age of 45 doing what he loved.
David was born on October 23, 1975. He grew up in...
Olyve Linton Schenectady
Schenectady - Olyve E. Linton, who celebrated her 100th birthday on November 12th, 2020, went home to be with Jesus on December 4, 2020.
Born in Saugerties, NY, Olyve was the daughter of the late Vernon & Carol Snyder Engelman. She worked as head cashier with Saveway in Schenectady for 20 Years. She also worked as Teachers Aide at Elmer Avenue School, worked in the gift shop at St.Clares Hospital and was a Poll Worker for many years. She also spent time working with Volunteer Services...
Schenectady - Olyve E. Linton, who celebrated her 100th birthday on November 12th, 2020, went home to be with Jesus on December 4, 2020.
Born in Saugerties, NY, Olyve was the daughter of the late...
Arthur Martiniano Glenville
Schenectady - Arthur A. Martiniano passed away on Friday, December 4, 2020 at the age of 93.
Born in Schenectady, he was the 8th of 10 children born to Vincenzo and Cathrina Peruzzi Martiniano.
Art graduated from Mont Pleasant High School then entered the Army at the end of WWII as a Medic.
After he was honorably discharged, Art returned to Schenectady and became a Union and Self-employed carpenter for 50 years. Upon retiring in 1999, Art put his love of golf back into his life as...
Schenectady - Arthur A. Martiniano passed away on Friday, December 4, 2020 at the age of 93.
Born in Schenectady, he was the 8th of 10 children born to Vincenzo and Cathrina Peruzzi...
Mary Beth Truman Maryland
August 22, 1963 – December 3, 2020
Maryland – Mary Beth Truman passed away on December 3, 2020 with her daughter by her side. She was 57.
A beacon of eccentricity, calling Mary unique would be an understatement. Witty, intelligent, creative, and kind to a fault. Her passion for music was second only to the size of her heart. All who met her, remember her. Her last days were spent in Maryland with lifelong friend, Nadine Geier and her beloved cat, Sharon. She is survived...
August 22, 1963 – December 3, 2020
Maryland – Mary Beth Truman passed away on December 3, 2020 with her daughter by her side. She was 57.
A beacon of eccentricity, calling Mary...
Marie Johnston Guilderland
Guilderland – Marie K. Johnston, 97, went home to be with her Lord on Wednesday December 2, 2020. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of William Johnson and Margaret Fahrenkopf.
Marie was a communicant of St. Madeleine Sophie Church where she attended daily Mass. She was involved in many church organizations which included the rosary society and also the Christ Child Society where she crocheted along with needlework. She was a member of the Duanesburg seniors with whom she traveled...
Guilderland – Marie K. Johnston, 97, went home to be with her Lord on Wednesday December 2, 2020. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of William Johnson and Margaret Fahrenkopf.
Marie was...
Joan Keenan Schenectady
Schenectady - Joan Ruth (Chisholm) Keenan passed gently on December 2, 2020.
Joan was born July 18, 1935 in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Joan is the daughter of the late Mildred A. (Thompson) Mackie and George L. Chisholm; step daughter of William Mackie; sister of George L. Chisholm Jr and Mildred A. Mackie.
Joan met her beloved husband of 59 years, Daniel A. Keenan while he was serving aboard the USS Hailey in Newport, Rhode Island. Dan passed in 2015. Joan is the beloved...
Schenectady - Joan Ruth (Chisholm) Keenan passed gently on December 2, 2020.
Joan was born July 18, 1935 in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Joan is the daughter of the late Mildred A....
Robert Horvath Rotterdam
Rotterdam - Robert James Horvath passed away peacefully on Monday, November 30th, 2020 at the age of 47.
Bob was born in Schenectady and graduated from Schalmont High School.
He was a rock star, literally and figuratively. Bob loved to play the bass and was always the life of the party, making people laugh wherever he went.
Bob had a creative side, whether it was doodling and painting or writing poems and song lyrics, he always had an open mind. Bob had a huge heart and would give...
Rotterdam - Robert James Horvath passed away peacefully on Monday, November 30th, 2020 at the age of 47.
Bob was born in Schenectady and graduated from Schalmont High School.
He was a rock star,...
Angelo Insogna Schenectady
Angelo Joseph Insogna, 83, went home peacefully on Sunday, November 29, 2020. A lifelong Schenectady resident, he was the son of the late Leo Insogna and Mary Messercola Insogna. He was brother to the late Nancy Insogna Harris and Dolores Insogna Mizzero, who still resides in Schenectady.
Angelo was a loving and devoted husband, Father and Papa. He leaves behind his dear wife Rachel to whom he was married for 61 years this past September; and his loving daughters Maryrose Belanger and April...
Angelo Joseph Insogna, 83, went home peacefully on Sunday, November 29, 2020. A lifelong Schenectady resident, he was the son of the late Leo Insogna and Mary Messercola Insogna. He was brother to...
Maurie Garner Colonie
Maurie A. Garner, 91, of Colonie, passed quietly at her home on Tuesday, November 24, 2020 with her loving son and daughter in law by her bedside.
Maurie was born on January 10, 1929 in Brooklyn, NY, the second child of the late Joseph and Margaret Ihne McCormick. She grew up in Schoharie and was a graduate of Middleburg High School. Maurie worked for several years as a Secretary at General Electric and later as a Key Punch Operator for Sealtest Dairy in Schenectady. She retired...
Maurie A. Garner, 91, of Colonie, passed quietly at her home on Tuesday, November 24, 2020 with her loving son and daughter in law by her bedside.
Maurie was born on January 10, 1929 in Brooklyn,...
Caroline Narkiewicz Schenectady
Schenectady - Caroline Narkiewicz passed away peacefully on November 23, 2020 after a brief illness. She was born in Schenectady, NY on February 9, 1928 to Daniel and Mary Ciampino.
Caroline was a loving, compassionate and happy person who touched the lives of everyone she met.
In her teen years she was a volunteer “Candy striper” at Ellis Hospital in the Maternity ward. Caroline graduated from Mont Pleasant High School class of 1946. While raising her...
Schenectady - Caroline Narkiewicz passed away peacefully on November 23, 2020 after a brief illness. She was born in Schenectady, NY on February 9, 1928 to Daniel and Mary Ciampino.
Caroline was...
John Ballard Jr. Troy
Troy - John H. Ballard Jr. “Johnboy” 69 of Troy died Sunday November 22, 2020.
He is survived by his wife Florence, and was the father of three daughters; Tabatha, Lucinda (Roy) & Jeannie (Azell) and 4 grandchildren; William Hamlin, Jimmy Hamlin and Ariana & Ace Shuluwa
He is also survived by his siblings, Robert (Ann Marie) Ballard, Thomas (Lita) Ballard, Debra (Mike) Smith, William (Sherry) Ballard and Darlene (Pamela) Ballard and Jane (Nelson) Laffer, his...
Troy - John H. Ballard Jr. “Johnboy” 69 of Troy died Sunday November 22, 2020.
He is survived by his wife Florence, and was the father of three daughters; Tabatha, Lucinda (Roy)...
Sandra Serafini Swampscott, Mass.
Swampscott, Mass. - Sandra Serafini, “Sandy”, 81 was suddenly called by God on Friday, November 20, 2020 in her home by the ocean in Swampscott, Mass.
Born in Fontechiari, Frosinone, Italy to Domenico Serafini and Maria Ferrera, Santina immigrated to the United States in 1955. After graduating from Linton High School, she attended FIT, in NYC and began her career in fashion and design. She lived in Boston for many years with her sister, Phyllis, before she returned...
Swampscott, Mass. - Sandra Serafini, “Sandy”, 81 was suddenly called by God on Friday, November 20, 2020 in her home by the ocean in Swampscott, Mass.
Born in Fontechiari,...
Margaret Ring Schenectady
Schenectady - Margaret Irvine Ring, 96, of Schenectady, NY passed away peacefully on November 20, 2020 with family by her side. Margaret resided at the Schenectady Center Nursing and Rehab facility for the past 5 years.
She was born October 2, 1924 in Schenectady, NY where she was a lifelong resident. She graduated from Mount Pleasant HS and worked for the General Electric Corporation following graduation.
Margaret married the late Lawrence Ring in 1947 and they lived...
Schenectady - Margaret Irvine Ring, 96, of Schenectady, NY passed away peacefully on November 20, 2020 with family by her side. Margaret resided at the Schenectady Center Nursing and Rehab...
Barbara Deschenes Rotterdam
Rotterdam – Barbara J. Deschenes passed away at her home on Thursday, November 19th, 2020 at the age of 89.
Barbara was born in Schenectady and was the daughter of the late Raymond and Jane (Lowe) Wintle.
She was a graduate of Draper High School and was employed by the General Electric Company for 25 years.
Barbara was a happy and humble person. She enjoyed family trips to the Adirondacks when her children were young and later enjoyed travelling with her husband,...
Rotterdam – Barbara J. Deschenes passed away at her home on Thursday, November 19th, 2020 at the age of 89.
Barbara was born in Schenectady and was the daughter of the late Raymond and...
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