All Obituaries

  Rotterdam – Gary A. Nichols, 68, passed away on Sunday, July 15th, 2018 at St. Peter’s Hospice Inn. A lifelong area resident, Gary was born in Schenectady to his parents, the late Frederick G. and Marion R. (Hane) Nichols. After graduating from Draper High School in 1968, Gary went to SUNY Cobleskill and then enlisted in the United States Navy serving from 1970-1973. Gary worked for over 30 years as a steamfitter at General Electric, retiring in 2012. In his spare...

Rotterdam – Beverly A. Zechner, 84, passed away on Saturday, July 14th, 2018 with family by her side. Beverly was born in Pittsford, Vermont to the late Perley and Anna (Steele) Greeno. Beverly was employed at Maqua Company and then for many years as secretary at St. Clare’s Family Health, retiring in 1986. Beverly’s memory will be cherished by her children, Deborah DiMaggio (Frank), Denise Miller (Wayne), Dolores Draina, Daphne Galka, Darlene Lefton (Fred), her...

Martin ( Marty-Pappa Bear ) Dominick Dockal Jr. Born March 19, 1971. Son of Martin D Dockal Sr. And Katherine Dockal of Schenectady passed away on July 6, 2018. Martin was the brother to Elizabeth Palmieri, nephew to Patti Shults and the late Ralph Caiazzo.  Martin was survived by 3 Sons Joe Wolf, Joseph D Dockal ( Sharon Dockal - Mother ),and Jordison Tobin ( Brandi Tobin - Life Partner ). He is also survived by several nieces and nephews; Zack Ryan, Heather Morehouse, Amber Gates,...

A kind and caring man, Larry A. Bessey, 53, of Clifton Park, passed away peacefully on Wednesday July 11, 2018 at St. Peter’s Hospital. Larry was born in Keene Valley, NY. He attended Keene Central High School, and later graduated from Hudson Valley Community College with an Associate’s degree in Mechanical Engineering. He was employed as a Truck Driver with Sysco Foods in Clifton Park. Larry was an extra ordinary man who was always there to lend a hand to anyone whenever they...

Loudonville – Carol Ann (Carolus) (West) Draper, 81, passed away Sunday July 8, 2018 at the Van Rensselaer Manor in Troy after a long illness. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of Raymond Allen Carolus and Louisa Petronella (Vonk) Carolus. Carol grew up in a loving family in Albany, NY. She enjoyed the city: swimming and ice skating in Lincoln Park, riding her bike, walking around downtown, and playing with friends and cousins. She took the secretarial course at Albany High. She...

Antoinette “D.G.” DiGenova, 88, of Schenectady, passed away at home on Tuesday, July 3, 2018 following a long illness. Born in Schenectady on August 31, 1929, Antoinette was the daughter of the late Antoinette and Liberato DiGenova. A graduate of Nott Terrace High School, she continued her education at the Child’s Hospital School of Practical Nursing, affiliated with Glens Falls Hospital. Upon completion of nursing school, she was employed by Sunnyview Rehabilitation...

Schenectady- Carmela “Lena” Scuderi, 96, passed away peacefully at Kingsway Arms on June 29 2018. She was born in  Cervato, Italy a daughter of the late Pasquale and Immaculata Ventri Tomassi. She came to this country with her husband in 1958 and settled in Greenwich Village. For several years she worked at the rectory at Our Lady of Pompeii Church in the Village and was a lifelong communicant. She moved to Schenectady in 2010 to live closer to her son, and was a member of...

Rotterdam – Ryan Nicole Buzzo, 37, passed away on Thursday, June 28th, 2018. Ryan was born in Niskayuna to her parents, Christine A. Buzzo and Nicolas M. Buzzo. A lifelong area resident, Ryan graduated in 1998 from Schalmont High School and went on to earn her Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education from SUNY Oneonta and her Master of Arts in Literacy and Reading from the College of St. Rose. For 14 years, Ryan worked as an elementary school teacher with the Mohonasen Central...

John T. Miller III, 89, of Rotterdam, passed away at his home, with his family at his bedside, on Wednesday, June 27, 2018. John was born and raised in Chicago, Ill., the son of the late John and Ruth (Ruby) Turner Miller. He served in the United States Army from 1946 to 1949. Working as a plumber, John was employed at General Electric and retired from the R & D Center in Niskayuna in 1993. John had a great desire to serve his community. He was Volunteer Firefighter for 37 years, first...

Harris J. Galinsky, better known as “Joe” to family and friends, passed away on Sunday July 1, 2018. Born in 1928 in Long Branch, NJ, Joe will be remembered for his kindness, generosity and also his quirky sense of humour. Prior to serving in the Korean War and being awarded a Purple Heart, Joe lived in Brooklyn, NY. After being discharged he resided in Long Beach, NY, graduating from Hofstra University with a BBA and also receiving an MPA as a post graduate student at SUNY...