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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...
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...
Rotterdam - Mary Ann DeMarco Nass, at rest January 8 after being stricken at home. Born in Schenectady, NY, daughter of the late Michael M. DeMarco and Fortunata “Flora” Micco DeMarco. Predeceased by husband, Joseph J. Nass, sister and brother-in-law, Gloria and Francis Stone, and brother, Michael M. DeMarco, Jr. Survived by sons, C. Michael Hyrny (Kate) and Timothy J. Hyrny (Anita). Proud grandmother of Christian Hyrny (fiance Nha Wright), and Gabrielle...
Rotterdam - Mary Ann DeMarco Nass, at rest January 8 after being stricken at home. Born in Schenectady, NY, daughter of the late Michael M. DeMarco and Fortunata “Flora” Micco...
Walter Delmonaco Rotterdam
Rotterdam – Walter John Delmonaco, age 65, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, January 8th 2020 while on his road to recovery. Walter was born to Antoinetta Ciavari Delmonaco and the late Agostino Delmonaco on March 15th, 1954.
Walt leaves behind his beloved wife, Maria Giachelina Viscusi, whom he married on October 7th, 1984, his devoted sons, Joseph M. Delmonaco (“J”Emily) and Steven A. Delmonaco (“St”Emily) as well as his extended family locally and...
Rotterdam – Walter John Delmonaco, age 65, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, January 8th 2020 while on his road to recovery. Walter was born to Antoinetta Ciavari Delmonaco and the...
Deborah Ritter Schenectady
SCHENECTADY- Deborah A. Ritter passed away on Tuesday, January 7, 2020. She was born in Schenectady, NY to the late Abraham and Patricia Morris. She attended St. Columbus School.
She will be forever missed by her children; Angel-Marie Josephine Carson, Edmund Arthur Russo, and Deborah Ann Cituk, her grandchildren; Garrett Matthew Carson, Alexander Paul Cituk, and Anna Capri Carson, as well as many loving relatives and friends.
She is predeceased by her children's father, Frank Anthony...
SCHENECTADY- Deborah A. Ritter passed away on Tuesday, January 7, 2020. She was born in Schenectady, NY to the late Abraham and Patricia Morris. She attended St. Columbus School.
She will be...
Patricia "Patty" Piccirillo Guilderland
Guilderland – Patricia Piccirillo (Patty), 78, passed away peacefully on the Feast of the Epiphany, Monday, January 6, 2020. Her loving family and caregivers were by her side at The Teresian House.
Born on April 12, 1941, in the town of Veroli, province of Frosinone, Italy, she was the daughter of the late Armando and Teresa DePersis. Her father wanted her to be named Vittoria in order to bring victory to Italy during the war, but her mother didn’t receive the telegram in...
Guilderland – Patricia Piccirillo (Patty), 78, passed away peacefully on the Feast of the Epiphany, Monday, January 6, 2020. Her loving family and caregivers were by her side at The...
Patricia A. Cordi, 86, of Rotterdam, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 5, joining her late husband on his birthday.
Born in Schenectady, Patricia was a graduate of Mont Pleasant High School. She worked for several years at General Electric before working as an Office Manager for 36 years at Desco Vitro Glaze, Inc. with her husband and son Dennis. Patricia was a member of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church and was a member of Emma’s Bowling League for many years.
She...
Patricia A. Cordi, 86, of Rotterdam, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 5, joining her late husband on his birthday.
Born in Schenectady, Patricia was a graduate of Mont Pleasant High...
Phoebe Hester Rotterdam
Rotterdam - Phoebe Lynne Hester, 24, passed suddenly and unexpectedly at home on January 3rd, 2020. Born in Niskayuna, NY to her parents, Maria Tedford and John Hester, she was a lifelong resident of Rotterdam. Phoebe will be remembered for her wonderful smile, her good nature, the love of her family, and her care, concern, and empathy for others. Phoebe was a friend to all she met. She will be missed by her family and many wonderful friends.
Phoebe is a 2016...
Rotterdam - Phoebe Lynne Hester, 24, passed suddenly and unexpectedly at home on January 3rd, 2020. Born in Niskayuna, NY to her parents, Maria Tedford and John Hester, she was a lifelong...
Elynore Boscherini Scotia
Scotia - Elynore I. Boscherini, 95, passed away peacefully Friday, January 3, 2020 at Our Lady of Mercy. Born in Catskill, she was the daughter of Edwin and Charlotte (Moore) Knoll.
She married the late John B. Boscherini September 11, 1942 whom had passed January 17, 1982, and together they raised their family in Scotia-Glenville. Elynore loved to shop and collect antiques as well as making crafts. As a member of various local organizations, she was most proud of being a member of the...
Scotia - Elynore I. Boscherini, 95, passed away peacefully Friday, January 3, 2020 at Our Lady of Mercy. Born in Catskill, she was the daughter of Edwin and Charlotte (Moore) Knoll.
She...
Joseph Cleary Albany
Albany- Joseph F. Cleary, 92 passed away peacefully on January 1, 2020 in Sarasota, Florida. Joseph was born to Mary and Martin Cleary in Binghamton, NY and married the former Rosellen McGovern of Auburn, NY in 1955. Together, they raised 5 sons before her passing in November 1982.
After graduating high school in 1945, he served in WWII. He graduated from Harpur College in 1951 and Syracuse University College of Law in 1956. After serving as Purchasing Director for the City of Binghamton,...
Albany- Joseph F. Cleary, 92 passed away peacefully on January 1, 2020 in Sarasota, Florida. Joseph was born to Mary and Martin Cleary in Binghamton, NY and married the former Rosellen McGovern of...
Thomas Sinkora Rotterdam Junction
Rotterdam Junction - Thomas Frederic Sinkora, age 26, died suddenly on Sunday, December 29th, 2019 at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia. He was born in Niskayuna, NY on April 11th, 1993 to Thomas James and Jeanette Joan (Strnisa) Sinkora.
He is a 2011 graduate of Notre Dame-Bishop Gibbons High School in Schenectady and a 2015 graduate of Loudonville’s Siena College. At Siena he obtained his bachelor’s degree in psychology and began developing his passion for...
Rotterdam Junction - Thomas Frederic Sinkora, age 26, died suddenly on Sunday, December 29th, 2019 at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia. He was born in Niskayuna, NY on April...
Ernest Marczewski Rotterdam
Rotterdam- Ernest Marczewski, 82, passed away on Saturday, December 28, 2019 with his loving family by his side. He was born in Schenectady, NY to the late Charles Marczewski and Henrietta Pokrzyniki Marczewski. He is married to Dale Marshall Marczewski. They have been happily married for 59 years.
After graduating from Mont Pleasant High School, Ernest would go on to marry Dale in 1960. He would then start his family while beginning his work as a police officer for the Town of Rotterdam,...
Rotterdam- Ernest Marczewski, 82, passed away on Saturday, December 28, 2019 with his loving family by his side. He was born in Schenectady, NY to the late Charles Marczewski and Henrietta...
David Roseboom Mariaville
Mariaville – David S. “Rozie” Roseboom, 62, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, December 21st, 2019.
Born in Schenectady on November 20, 1957 he was the son of David E. Roseboom and Kathleen Roseboom Bellinger.
A 1976 graduate of Mohonasen High School his friends knew him as “Rozie”. For many years he was self employed and retired as a project superintendent from Bette & Cring in Latham.
He enjoyed hunting, fishing, football, baseball and...
Mariaville – David S. “Rozie” Roseboom, 62, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, December 21st, 2019.
Born in Schenectady on November 20, 1957 he was the son of...
Eugene (Gene) Rabaglia, 88, of Clifton Park passed at home on Sunday, December 15, 2019.
Born on September 20, 1931, Gene was the son of the late Lawrence and Aldina Giovanini Rabaglia.
He graduated from Solvay High School in 1949 and joined the US Air Force in August. Following Russian language training in Monterey, CA, he served in Korea in 1951 and was honorably discharged in 1953. In 1957, Gene received a degree in Electrical Engineering from Syracuse University. He was employed by New...
Eugene (Gene) Rabaglia, 88, of Clifton Park passed at home on Sunday, December 15, 2019.
Born on September 20, 1931, Gene was the son of the late Lawrence and Aldina Giovanini Rabaglia.
He...
Catherine A. Fabian (nee Egger), age 95, passed away peacefully December 15, 2019 at Wilkinson Residential Healthcare Facility in Amsterdam, New York. Born in 1924, she was a resident of Sharpshill in O’Hara Township, PA, until the age of 80. She was a life-long member of St. Mary’s Church in Sharpsburg, where many of her fondest memories were formed. She was a sacristy worker at St. Mary’s for many decades. Locally, Catherine attended...
Catherine A. Fabian (nee Egger), age 95, passed away peacefully December 15, 2019 at Wilkinson Residential Healthcare Facility in Amsterdam, New York. Born in 1924, she was a resident...
David D. Connell III, 80, of Schenectady, died Thursday, December 12, 2019 at St. Peter’s Hospital in Albany.
Born in Schenectady, Dave was the son of the late David and Frances Sobieski Connell Jr.
Dave and his late wife Arlene owned and operated Dom Gallo Florist in Schenectady for many years.
Dave joined the United States Marine Corps in 1957 and was honorable discharged in 1960. He was a member of the Schenectady Sherriff’s Association, VFW Post # 1895, the...
David D. Connell III, 80, of Schenectady, died Thursday, December 12, 2019 at St. Peter’s Hospital in Albany.
Born in Schenectady, Dave was the son of the late David and Frances Sobieski...
Schenectady- Helen F. Mahoney, 72, passed away peacefully at home after a long illness with her family by her side. She was born in Brooklyn, NY to the late Robert Peterson and Mary Palladino Peterson. She was married to Michael J. Mahoney. They were happily married for 52 years.
She graduated from Erasmus Hall High School before working as the Green County Family Clerk. She would then start her family and raise her son, Michael. She then went back to work at the Early Childhood Head Start...
Schenectady- Helen F. Mahoney, 72, passed away peacefully at home after a long illness with her family by her side. She was born in Brooklyn, NY to the late Robert Peterson and Mary Palladino...
Charlene Puorto Rotterdam
Rotterdam - Charlene Puorto passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 8th, 2019 surrounded by her loving family.
Charlene was the daughter of Charles Farone and the late Terese “Tess” McDermott.
Charlene spent her life enjoying the company of her loved ones, exercising, ballet, traveling, baking and practicing her faith. As a beloved matriarch, Charlene opened her home often and had the ability to make those around her feel special and loved.
Charlene served as a dedicated...
Rotterdam - Charlene Puorto passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 8th, 2019 surrounded by her loving family.
Charlene was the daughter of Charles Farone and the late Terese...
Schenectady – Celeste M. Coltre, 92, passed away Friday December 6, 2019 in Tavares, FL. Born in Schenectady, NY on March 25, 1927 Celeste was the second born of 4 sisters to Consiglia Messare Cirillo and Joseph Cirillo.
After attending Mt. Peasant High School Celeste was employed first at General Electric and then at the Army Depot in Rotterdam NY. Starting in her 40’s, she was employed at the Carl Company until retirement.
Her husband, Joseph Vincent Coltre, passed away...
Schenectady – Celeste M. Coltre, 92, passed away Friday December 6, 2019 in Tavares, FL. Born in Schenectady, NY on March 25, 1927 Celeste was the second born of 4 sisters to Consiglia...
Acton, MA - Mary Domblewski passed away in her sleep during the early morning hours of December 6. She had been steadily and cruelly diminished by Alzheimer's disease for some 17 years.
Mary was born in Rotterdam Junction, New York, in 1922, and spent almost all of her life within a few miles of her birthplace. She was the daughter of Italian immigrants, one of whom was a railroad worker.
The proud valedictorian of Woestina High School, class of 1940, Mary dreamed of going on to...
Acton, MA - Mary Domblewski passed away in her sleep during the early morning hours of December 6. She had been steadily and cruelly diminished by Alzheimer's disease for some 17 years.
Mary...
Guilderland - Emil W. Pahl Jr. passed away surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, December 5, 2019.
Born in East Glenville, he was the son of the late Emil W Pahl Sr. and Gladys Van Patten-Pahl.
Emil was a World War II Veteran who served our country in Japan and was a member of the VFW #357 and American Legion.
Emil worked most of his life as a carpenter, he also owned Emil’s Septic Tank Service and retired from Freihofers Baking Company where he worked as an Equipment...
Guilderland - Emil W. Pahl Jr. passed away surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, December 5, 2019.
Born in East Glenville, he was the son of the late Emil W Pahl Sr. and Gladys Van...
Edie M. Grosso, 98, of Schenectady passed peacefully on Thursday, December 5, 2019 after a long illness.
Born in Schenectady, Edie was the daughter of the late Vincent and Anna Silvii Farina. She graduated from Mont Pleasant High School and the Mildred Elly School in Albany. Edie was employed for several years as a Secretary at the Army Depot in Rotterdam. Most of her career was spent working as a Secretary and Treasurer at the Boulevard Rug Co. in Schenectady alongside her...
Edie M. Grosso, 98, of Schenectady passed peacefully on Thursday, December 5, 2019 after a long illness.
Born in Schenectady, Edie was the daughter of the late Vincent and Anna Silvii Farina. She...
Slingerlands – Gene Marilyn Simmonds Wurzel passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 4th, 2019 at the age of 94.
Gene was born in Englewood, New Jersey to the late Isaac and Regina (Kupler) Simmonds.
Gene was beloved and respected by her family and her many friends.
Gene leaves behind her 2 daughters, Leslie W. Saperstone (James) and Jamie W. Stramiello (William), grandchildren, Jeffrey, Kate, Andrew, Jesse and Aaron, great grandchildren, Henry, Jane, Ella, Dillon,...
Slingerlands – Gene Marilyn Simmonds Wurzel passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 4th, 2019 at the age of 94.
Gene was born in Englewood, New Jersey to the late Isaac and Regina...
Robert E. Nardi, 93, of Rotterdam died peacefully at his home on Tuesday, December 3, 2019.
Born in Schenectady, Robert was the youngest of six children born to the late Louis and Carmella Mauriello Nardi. He graduated from Mont Pleasant High School in 1944 and served in the United States Navy from 1944 to 1946 aboard the USS Washington in the Pacific.
Following his honorable discharge, Robert was employed as an electrician with the IBEW in Albany for many years. He was also a...
Robert E. Nardi, 93, of Rotterdam died peacefully at his home on Tuesday, December 3, 2019.
Born in Schenectady, Robert was the youngest of six children born to the late Louis and Carmella...
Eric LaMalfa Schenectady
Schenectady - Our precious son, brother, nephew and cousin, Eric Allen LaMalfa, passed away on November 30, 2019.
Eric was 29 years old and a lifelong resident of Schenectady. He graduated from Schenectady High School with Honors. While at SHS he started the chess club and was a Basketball team Statistician. He then earned degrees in Business from SCCC and The College of St. Rose also with Honors. He was a dedicated member of Colleges against Cancer and worked diligently with...
Schenectady - Our precious son, brother, nephew and cousin, Eric Allen LaMalfa, passed away on November 30, 2019.
Eric was 29 years old and a lifelong resident of Schenectady. He graduated...
Rudolf Nedvidek Rotterdam
Rotterdam- Rudolf “Rudy” L. Nedvidek, 93, passed away peacefully on November 30, 2019 with his loving family by his side. He was born in Rotterdam, NY to the late Rudolf Nedvidek and Helen Stopka Nedvidek. He was happily married to Constance Giaquinto Nedvidek. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army where he faithfully and honorably served his country.
He will be missed by his loving wife, Constance, his son, Rudy, his grandchildren; Alicia (Josh) Ray, Peter Nedvidek, and Andrew...
Rotterdam- Rudolf “Rudy” L. Nedvidek, 93, passed away peacefully on November 30, 2019 with his loving family by his side. He was born in Rotterdam, NY to the late Rudolf Nedvidek and...
Guilderland - John (Red) Haney Jr., age 92 died peacefully on Thanksgiving Day 2019 attended by family at the Teresian House in Albany.
He was born on April 30, 1927 in Canton, NY to the late Guinevere and John Haney.
John proudly served with the United States Army’s 53rd Replacement Battalion and saw service in Germany during World War 2. Shortly after his return from the service, John married his sweetheart, the late Shirley Murray.
He is survived by his daughters;...
Guilderland - John (Red) Haney Jr., age 92 died peacefully on Thanksgiving Day 2019 attended by family at the Teresian House in Albany.
He was born on April 30, 1927 in Canton, NY to the late...
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