All Obituaries

Clifton Park - Rose Ann Maloney, 75, of the Malta at HighPointe Sr. Apartments passed away Thursday, March 14th, 2019 at Ellis Hospital after a long illness. Born June 2, 1943in Schenectady, NY she was a 1961 graduate of Mont Pleasant High School and also from the Austin Beauty School. A long time resident of Clifton Park, NY, Rose Ann worked for Shenendehowa School District for over 30 years.  She was the first female custodian in 1974, paving the way for women to enter a...

Rotterdam – Grace D. Liscio, 81, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 11th, 2019.  Grace was born in LeRoy, NY to her parents, the late Salvatore and Lena Fili. Educated in LeRoy, Grace went on to earn her associate’s degree from Mohawk Valley Technical Institute. She married her dear husband Pat in 1959 and together they owned and operated Hollywood Cleaners in Bellevue and Mr. Discount Wine and Liquor in Rotterdam. Grace was a longtime member of St. Gabriel’s...

Kenneth E. Leffingwell, 88, of Schenectady, NY, passed away peacefully in his home on March 10, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. Born in Schenectady, on October 11, 1930, he was the son of the late Clayton and Loretta (Richardson) Leffingwell, one of nine children in a very loving and close family. He served in the United States Army from 1954 to 1956, and retired after 30 years of service with the Army Depot and United States Post Service. Kenneth had a passion for bowling and...

Sweetwater, TX - Linda L. Dlugosz, 77, entered her eternal home on March 8, 2019 with her loving family by her side. She was born to Anthony and Leona Giordano on December 8, 1941 in Oak Park, Illinois. She married the late James Emhart in 1957 and together they had three children. Linda graduated with a degree in Cosmetology in 1989. She lived in Southern California until 2007 when she relocated to Amsterdam. Linda lived locally until last August when she moved to Sweetwater, Texas to be...

Giovanni Marotta, 83 of Schenectady, passed peacefully at his home on Tuesday, March 5, 2019, surrounded by his loving family. Giovanni was born in Castel Campagnano Italy to the late Pasquale and Maria Assunta Vitelli Marotta. He has lived in Schenectady for 50 years and was employed at General Electric for 24 years before retiring in 1994. Being a man of faith, Giovanni was a longtime member of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church. In addition to his parents, Giovanni was also predeceased...

Cobleskill – Whalen G. Kingsbury III, 69, passed away at Ellis Hospital on Monday, March 4th, 2019 after a long illness. Whalen was born in Schenectady on June 25th, 1949. A graduate of Linton High School, Whalen went on to serve his country with the US Army during the Vietnam War. He was a combat veteran. After his discharge, Whalen worked as a mechanical supervisor for the Delaware & Hudson Railroad in Watervliet and later he worked for the US Postal Service. On January 25th,...

Schenectady – Lillian Rose Corbo, 96, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 24th, 2019 at the Eddy Village Green in Cohoes NY. Lillian was born in Schenectady to her parents, the late Dominick Corbo and Josephine (Grottola) Corbo. A graduate of Nott Terrace High School, Lillian worked as a secretary at the General Electric Company for over 40 years. Upon retirement, she volunteered at many nursing homes just to keep busy. Always a devout Catholic, she was a member of St....

SCHENECTADY- Dorothy M. Czyzewski, 92, passed away on Friday, February 22, 2019. Born in Detroit, Michigan on March 20, 1926, an identical twin, she was the daughter of Grace and Victor Dudley. Before retirement Dorothy was the Account Manager at Montgomery Ward and the Assistant Manager at Denby’s. She enjoyed traveling extensively with her husband and the family gatherings at her home on Sacandaga Lake. She was predeceased by husbands; Edmund Shufelt and Adolph Czyzewski,...

Rotterdam – Patricia A. Cimmino, 60, passed away at Ellis Hospital on Thursday, February 21st, 2019. Patty was born in Schenectady to her parents, the late Dominick and Carolyn (Rosa) Cimmino. A lifelong area resident, Patty worked as a hairstylist throughout the area for many years. Patty enjoyed making crafts, especially wreaths and jewelry. She was an avid fan of live music and loved to dance. She also enjoyed visits to the casino. Patty leaves behind to cherish her memory, her...

Robert F. Anderson, 81 of Rotterdam, passed peacefully on Thursday, February 21, 2019. Born in Schenectady on February 28, 1937, Robert was the son of the late Elwood and Alice Van Patten Anderson. He graduated from Mont pleasant High School in 1955 and joined the US Army.  Robert was honorably discharged in June of 1957 and was married to Beverly Webb on April 5, 1958. Bob worked as a plumber and steamfitter for Local #105 in Rotterdam and later became the business manager for the...

  Marilyn Ennis, 91, died Monday, February 18, 2019, at Albany County Nursing Home.  She was born June 14, 1927, in Hudson, New York, the daughter of Kenneth and Laura (Palen) Miller.  Marilyn graduated from Hudson High School.  She married Sherwood Ennis on August 2,1947.  They had four children and lived in Schenectady. Marilyn gave of her time, serving as a Sunday School teacher, counselor, and in Christian ministry.  She loved children and ran a...

Schenectady - Darcee L. Parkis, 61, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Feburary 17, 2019 after a courageous battle with Pancreatic Cancer. She was born on Feburary 25, 1957 to the late Thomas and Sylvia (Seastrand) Bonfey. Darcee graduated from Mohonasen High School in 1975. She worked for the NYS Education Department until her retirement. She was also owner and operator of Mommy’s Helping Hands Daycare while also running her husband’s business, Bill's Heating and Cooling....

Rotterdam – Charles L. Haigh Jr., 70, passed away Sunday February 17, 2019 at home surrounded by his loving family after a 5 year battle with Glioblastoma. Born in Yonkers he was the son of the late Charles L. Haigh Sr. and Margaret Broderick Haigh. A decorated Vietnam veteran Charles served our country in the United States Army from 1968-1971 and was honorably discharged receiving 4 bronze service stars the Army Commendation Medal and the good Conduct Medal. He then went on to work...

Rotterdam- Richard E. “Rit” Krosky, 68, at rest February 16, 2019. A lifelong area resident, Rit was born in Schenectady on January 12, 1951.  He was a Police Officer for twenty three years for the Town of Rotterdam.  Rit was later employed by the Mohonasen School District for another 15 years where he was a security officer.  He was also an Instructor that taught Hunter Safety Education for over 25 years.  He also served as an Instructor at NYS Motorcycle...

Schenectady - David T. Schettine Sr., 87, of Schenectady died peacefully at Glendale Nursing Home on February 15, 2019. Born in Scotia, David was the son of the late Carmine and Carmella (Vinciquerra) Schettine and was a lifelong area resident, who enjoyed being with family and friends, playing cards, watching sports, and betting on horses.  David retired from the Schenectady Fire Department in 1977 after 24 years of service as a firefighter/inspector.  David was known among his...

Rotterdam- Eleanor F. (Spina) Capra, 85, passed away on Thursday, February 14th, 2019 at Kingsway Arms Nursing Center. Born in Schenectady, Eleanor was the daughter of late Fortunato and Filomena (Longo) Spina. She was a graduate of Draper High School. Eleanor was employed as a secretary with the General Electric Co. for almost 40 years, retiring in 1989. She was a member of the G.E. Quarter Century Club and Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church. In her spare time, Eleanor enjoyed bowling, bingo...

Rachel A. Phillips, 95 of Glenville, passed peacefully at her home on Wednesday, February 13, 2019. Born in Ballston Spa, Rachel was a graduate of Draper High School in Rotterdam and later received her bachelor’s degree from Ellis School of Nursing.                  Rachel was a longtime member of East Glenville Community Church, She served as a Sunday school teacher for many years and was also a volunteer...

Schenectady – Mary E. Cappiello, 91, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Friday, February 8th, 2019. Born in Schenectady, Mary is the daughter of the late Francesco and Lucia (Profili) Cappiello. She graduated from the Academy of the Holy Names in Albany. Mary was the proud owner of Cappiello Foods on Broadway, serving her community for over 75 years. She was hard working and devoted to her Catholic faith, family and her loyal customers. A longtime member of Our Lady of...

Alicegrace M. Cherko, of Rotterdam passed the morning of February 5th, 2019 with her family by her side. Alicegrace was known for her love of reading, cooking, traveling and spending time with her family.  As a special education aide at Schalmont Central Schools, she devoted herself to helping her students succeed. That love of caregiving transferred into all aspects of her life. She is pre deceased by her parents, Margaret and Pasquale Colozzi, and her husband Edward Cherko...

Michele Anne Urrato, 68, of Guilderland, passed quietly on Thursday, January 31, 2019 at the Good Samaritan Health Care Center in Delmar. Born in Brooklyn, NY, Michele was the daughter of the late Frank and Mildred Tarantino. She relocated to the Guilderland area in 1977 where she expanded her family and service in the Guilderland School District. Michele was employed in various capacities with the Guilderland School District for over 20 years and volunteered at many school related...

Guilderland – James V. Vetro died February 2, 2019 at the age of 88. James affectionately known as Jim, was a long time Guilderland resident. James is survived by his wife Margaret (Peg) of sixty years, sons Paul (Sandra) and Matthew (Robin), grandchildren, Sarah, Noelle, Alexis, Alec, great grandchild Sadie and sister-in-law Mary Culligan and numerous nieces and nephews. James was predeceased by his son Brian Vetro, brother Frank Vetro, sister Marie Brumaghim and parents Vincent and...

Schenectady - Polly Mastroianni, 61, passed away quietly on Saturday, February 2, 2019 at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady, NY. A beloved mother, grandmother, sister and friend, she left us far too soon.  Polly, a talented artist, a homemaker for much of her life, loved children, animals, playing, swimming, laughing, music, gardening, playing her ukulele and all things arts and crafts. Polly is survived by her four daughters: Norma Mastroianni, Mattia Mastroianni, Patricia Barto and...

  Rotterdam – Josephine M. Zaremba, passed away peacefully, surrounded by love at the Teresian House on Saturday, February 2nd, 2019 after a short illness. Josephine was born in Schenectady to her parents, the late Giuseppe and Rose (Miceli) Suraci. A lifelong area resident, Josephine was a graduate of Draper High School.  She worked for the General Electric Company for several years.  She retired as a teacher’s aide from the Schenectady City School District...

Rotterdam – Jean Bennis, 92, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 2nd, 2019. She was predeceased by her parents, Loretta and Henry Becker, brother, Richard Becker, sister, Ruth Wickstrom and sister-in-law, Betty. Jean was employed for many years at General Electric, where she met her late husband, John, whom she was married to for 58 years before he passed. They have two loving children, James and Janice. Jean was employed as a Guidance secretary at Bishop Gibbons High School...

Ballston Spa- Robert J. Pace, 68, formerly of Niskayuna, passed away January 31, 2019, surrounded by his loving family, after a brief illness. Born in Schenectady, NY on January 16, 1951, he was the son of the late Salvatore and Sophie (Jablonski) Pace. Bob was a successful businessman who owned and operated the Fireside Restaurant, Schenectady for thirty-three years. Later, he was a bus driver with the Ballston Spa School District as well as Saratoga Bridges.  Bob enjoyed traveling...

Schenectady - Maria M. Mastroianni, 87, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 30, 2019. She was born in Settefrati, Italy to the late Achille and Filomena Fannone Malizia. She was happily married to the late Ralph J. Mastroianni. They were married for 49 years. She worked at Northeastern Industrial Park and Schenectady Savings Bank until her retirement in 1980. She enjoyed gardening on the days with beautiful weather. She loved going to Rivers and Saratoga Casino. Above all she...

Rotterdam – Vanda M. Gizzi, 88, passed away suddenly on Tuesday January 29, 2019. Born in Benevento, Italy, she was the daughter of Gabriel and Maria Perillo. Vanda came to the United States in 1962. She was a homemaker and will be remembered as cherishing her time that was spent with family. Her husband of 40 years, Anthony Gizzi, passed away in 2006. She is survived by her sister, Vilma Marone of Australia. Vanda is also survived by several nieces, nephews and cousins. Along...

Schenectady - Vina A. Aini, 88, formerly of Schenectady entered into eternal rest on Monday, January 28, at the Fulton County Nursing Home in Gloversville, NY. Born in Cohoes, NY on February 3, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Delida (Gristini) Corona and Emilio Corona. Vina was a communicant of St. Paul the Apostle Church in Schenectady and a member of St. Paul’s Rosary Society. She was blessed with six children and despite being born with physical limitations, she showered...

Rotterdam Junction - Ben F. Gerardo, 68, of Rotterdam Jct. died Sunday, January 27, 2019 at Ellis Hospital.      Ben was born in Utica, NY. He attended Proctor High School and Oswego State. He was a devoted teacher and tutor for over 40 years. Most of his years of teaching were at CBA in Albany and Schalmont High School in Rotterdam. Ben taught Math, he ran the quarter master store and ran the Drama Club.  He was active in Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts and Little League. He was...

John R. Edwards, 95, passed away on Saturday, January 26, 2019. He was born in Union City, New Jersey to the late Samuel and Mary Edwards. He was married to the late Esther Edwards. They were happily married for 69 years. John honorably served his country during World War II. He was a prisoner of War in Germany. He received the Purple Heart, 2 Air Medals, the Oak Leaf Cluster, and 3 Bronze Battle Stars. He was a past commander at VFW post 6140 in New York City. Locally, he was a member of...

    Sophie Greco Ferrara passed away peacefully on January 24, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. She was predeceased by her husband of 47 years, Thomas J. Ferrara, President and Founder of Genesee Bakery Supply Company, Albany, NY. The eldest daughter of Anthony and Anna (Castellano[KB1] ) Greco, Sophie was raised in Amsterdam, NY. She graduated from the College of Saint Rose, class of 1942, and enjoyed a long and successful tenure as a high school business teacher in...

  Pamela M. Puglisi, 75, of Salem, NY, passed peacefully at Glens Falls Hospital on Wednesday, January 23, 2019. Born in New York City, Pamela was the daughter of the late Stephen Bertrand and Camille (Martel) Bentham. As a child she moved from New York City to Lowell, Massachusetts where she met and married her former husband (surviving) Charles F. Puglisi settling in Latham, NY to raise their family. After raising her children she went back to school and earned her Master’s...

Margaret M. (Amiccuci) Schumaker, 67, of Rotterdam, died at home in the arms of her loving husband, on Wednesday, January 23, 2019, after fighting a long and courageous battle with Multiple Myeloma for the last 3 years. Margaret was the daughter of the late Anthony and Stella Dominelli Amiccuci, and graduated from Notre Dame High School in 1969. She was employed by New York State for over 38 years, retiring from the Department of Taxation and Finance, in...

Fred (Ferdinando) DeVito, 88 of Dixon, CA, formerly of Schenectady, NY and Port Charlotte, FL, passed away peacefully on January 19, 2019. He was born on June 17, 1930 in San Giuseppe Vesuviano, a municipality of Naples, Italy to the late Joseph and Anna DeVito.  He was married to his beloved wife, the late Gloria DeVito, for 24 years.  He was predeceased by his brother, Peter. Fred is survived by his son Fred J. DeVito (Beth), his daughter Paulette A....

Rotterdam - Edwin J Niedhammer, 94 passed away Saturday, January 19, 2019 at Ellis Hospital. Born in Detroit Michigan, he was the son of Edwin and Olive of Niedhammer. His wife of over 70 years and childhood sweetheart Evelyn Marie Niedhammer passed away on December 10, 2016. His memory will be cherished by his son Mark, daughter Marcia. and son-in-law Richard McDevitt. His grandchildren Tavis and Mrs. Lea McDevitt, Richard McDevitt, Adam and Mrs. Pina McDevitt, his great-grandchildren...

Rotterdam – Salvatore Sidoti Jr., 56, passed away at his home on Friday, January 18th, 2019. Sal was born in Albany and grew up in Schenectady. He is the son of Dorothy Sidoti and the late Salvatore Sidoti Sr. For many years, Sal did roofing and masonry for different firms throughout the area. He leaves behind his mother, Dorothy Rossman Sidoti, his children, Mia Sidoti, Elias Wixted and Gary Brandow, siblings, Donald Sidoti (Sandy), Margaret Hanley (William), Thomas Sidoti,...

Guilderland – Nancy L. Brittell, 76, passed away peacefully Friday, January 18, 2019, surrounded by her loving family at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady. Nancy was born in Jeffersonville, Indiana on February 11, 1942, daughter of the late Frederick William and Opal (Yoke) Lang. She graduated from Niagara Falls Highschool in 1960. She was the loving wife to the late Ronald N. D. Brittell for over 46 years. Together they raised five children. She will be remembered for her love of her...

     Albany - Elizabeth “Liz” Singleman, 95, passed away peacefully on January 17, 2019 at Evergreen Commons Nursing Home in East Greenbush, NY.      Born in Brooklyn, NY on Sept. 7, 1923, she was the daughter of the late Herbert Young and Maria Storer. Liz was an athlete in her youth with a special love and skill for basketball. Liz worked as a switchboard operator for Standard Furniture and Killip Laundry and Dry Cleaning for many years. She...

Jean Todorov, 90 of Glenville, entered into eternal rest peacefully and without pain surrounded by her family on January 15, 2019 in Fairfax, Virginia after a brief illness. Born in 1928, she was the daughter of the late George and Margaret (Purcell) Kilcullen, and wife to the late Theodore Todorov, and mother to the late Suzanne (Larry) Godshalk. Jean was born in Troy and grew up in Watervliet as one of 13 children. She loved “growing up Kilcullen.” Her extended family and...

Guilderland – John Charles DeLaMater, husband, father, and Poppy to his two grandsons, passed away gently at the Hospice Inn at St. Peter’s Hospital on Monday, January 14, 2019, after living bravely and gracefully with cancer and challenging urological issues this past year. Born in Troy on January 12, 1946, he was the son of the late Charles Cure and Jean Cookfair DeLaMater.  He graduated from Averill Park HS in 1964 and earned his Associate’s Degree in Heating and...

Duanesburg - Loreta Sacchi, 97, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, January 14th, 2019. Loreta Sacchi was dearly loved by her family and her husband who accompanied her as she entered into everlasting life. Loreta was born in Arpino, Italy, to her parents Francesco and Benedetta (Ciccarelli) Mancini. Throughout her life she had many jobs including working at the Newberry Knitting Company, cooking in several local restaurants and lastly working at Silverhaven Nursing...

Schenectady - Emma E. Rea, 91, passed peacefully at her home on Sunday, January 13, 2019. Emma was born in Schenectady and graduated from Nott Terrace High School. She was employed as a secretary with General Electric for 15 years. Emma was a past member of St. Anthony’s Church and the former Church of the Immaculate Conception in Schenectady. Emma enjoyed her family, family outings, being outside, gardening, feeding birds and squirrels in her backyard, reading, television, knitting...

Glenville - Irma Rea (Pat) Foss passed away peacefully on January 13th, 2019 surrounded by her loving family.  Born in Deview, Arkansas in 1924, Pat graduated from Cottonplant High School and moved to Texas where she met and married Clifford Foss in 1948.  They lived in various cities both in the United States and Europe while Clifford was in the Air Force, eventually settling in Rotterdam in 1953. Pat was an avid gardener, loved to travel and for many years enjoyed camping...

  Amelia (Raffele Capasso) Dufel Amelia Dufel, 89, passed away peacefully at home with her loving family, after a short illness on January 13, 2019. She was born on January 29, 1929, and was the last surviving child of the late Rose (Albanese) and Steve Raffele. She grew up in Mont Pleasant, and was the only one of three children to finish high school. Amelia graduated with honors from Mont Pleasant High in 1947. After graduating, she worked briefly at the Wallace Company, then later...

  Eva L. Bray, 86, of Rotterdam, passed away peacefully at her home on January 12, 2019.  Born in Fitchburg, MA. on May 11, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Dominic and Antoinette DeLuca Marranzino. She is predeceased by her husband, Raymond Bray and her daughter Pamela Curtis. She graduated from Fitchburg High School, and was employed as a Bookkeeper with Great American Chemical Co. in Fitchburg for many years. Eva was also employed at Vertipile, Leoiminster, MA...

Thomas M. Heath “Tommy”, 62, passed away peacefully on Friday January 11, 2019. Born in Troy, NY to Thomas F. Heath and Patricia Heath, Schisler. He was married to Joyce Brush Heath.   He spent his entire life in the Capital region. He graduated with the class of 1974 from Mohonasen High School. He spent many years working in building maintenance. Recently over the past several years, he worked with the Schoharie Central School District as a bus driver.   He was a proud...

Rotterdam – Susan N. Hillier, 76, passed away at Ellis Hospital on Sunday January 6, 2019. Born in Albany she was the daughter of the late Edward and Rhoda Hunter Nicklas. Susan began working for the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation before beginning her career with the United States Postal Service. She retired in 2003 as the Post Mistress in Rotterdam Junction. Her husband, David Lynn Hillier, passed away August 28, 2018. Susan is survived by her children;...

Rotterdam – Mary V. Galarneau, 76, passed away Saturday January 5, 2019 after an extended illness. Born in Albany, Mary was the daughter of the late Herman and Irene Robbie Marshburn. A graduate of Albany High School, Mary worked for the State of New York and retired in 1996. She was a member of the Rotterdam Home Bureau and the Ladies of the Rotterdam Elks. Mary enjoyed needlework as well as camping, traveling and cruising. Her husband, Lionel (Lee) Galarneau, whom she married on...

Rotterdam – Albert J. Dominelli, 94, passed away at Ellis Hospital with his family by his side on Saturday, January 5th, 2019. Albert was born in Schenectady to the late Anthony and Helen (Izykowski) Dominelli. He was a graduate of Draper High School and Albany Business College, and honorably served his country in the US Navy during World War II. For 35 years, Al worked as a cost accountant at the General Electric Co. Al was an avid poker player and horse racing enthusiast and...

Cynthia Marie Fondulis, 66 of San Antonio, TX., went to her rightful place in heaven on January 2, 2019 at the Northeast Methodist Hospital. Her passing was due to complications of Friedreich’s Ataxia.   Cindy was born on February 11, 1952 in Schenectady to Thomas and Helen (O’Connor) Summers. She graduated from Schalmont High School and later graduated from SUNY Cobleskill with a degree in Childhood Education.  While in college, she met John Fondulis and was married...