Obituaries

Nov 4, 2024

Robert F. Ferri, 75, passed away on Monday November 4, 2024. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday November 12th at 10am at the DeMarco Stone Funeral Home, 1605 Helderberg Ave., Rotterdam. He will then be interred in the Park View Cemetery, Schenectady. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Animal Protective Foundation, 53 Maple...

Nov 4, 2024

Armando Paolelli, age 94, of Schenectady, NY, passed away on Monday November 4, 2024. He was born on December 21, 1929 in Bridgeport, Connecticut. He served in the Navy during the Korean Conflict. He worked at HVAC in the Sheet Metal Industry, until his retirement. He was married to Doris Vivian Belden from 1951 until her death in 2018....

Nov 3, 2024

Charles Arthur Diamond, 72, of Scotia, NY, passed away on November 3, 2024. Born on November 13, 1951, he was a beloved figure known for his vibrant personality and infectious humor. Chuck was a graduate of Linton High School, class of 1969. His life was marked by a commitment to service, beginning with his role as a coxswain in...

Nov 2, 2024

Doreen Ross, age 81, passed away at St. Peter’s hospital peacefully surrounded by her loving family, Pastor, and chaplain. She was born in Gilboa, NY on July 9, 1943 to the late Garland and Rita Cleveland Miller.  A devoted mother, grandmother, and cherished friend, Doreen was a beacon of love and strength in the lives of all who knew...

Oct 31, 2024

Angelo DeFelippo III passed away on Thursday October 31, 2024 at the age of 82. Born and raised in Schenectady, he was a graduate of Linton High School and McNeese State College in Lake Charles, Louisiana. He had a career in education with the Troy School District. Bud was always grateful for a large group of special friends, ready...

Oct 29, 2024

Guilderland – Antonette A. Mykolaitis, 74, passed away peacefully on Tuesday October 29, 2024 after courageously battling Pancreatic Cancer for many months.

Born in Schenectady, she was the daughter of Luigi and Angela (Polsinelli) Serafini.  Antonette was a graduate of Niskayuna High School. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Education from the State University of New York...

Oct 28, 2024

Alexander R. "Bob" Ogilvie, 85, of Schenectady, passed away October 28, 2024 at his home with his loving family by his side.  He was born in Schenectady, NY on June 3, 1939, the son of Harris and Jessie Ogilvie.

Bob graduated in 1957 from Mt. Pleasant High School and was later inducted into the school Athletics Hall...

Oct 27, 2024

Rotterdam - Caterina Calandra, 90, of Schenectady died on Sunday October 27, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on February 13, 1934 to Biagio and Giuseppina Insogna in Melizzano, Italy. While in Italy she met and married her husband Michele Calandra and came to America in 1963. Once in the United States she settled with family...

Oct 26, 2024

Gerald Parnell Barry, 82, passed away peacefully Saturday, October 26, 2024.  Gerald, fondly known as Jerry, was born to John and Geraldine Barry on November 5, 1941 in Troy, New York.  While attending barber school, he met the love of his life, Nancy.  Jerry soon earned the titles of both “barber” and “husband,” as he began his career and...

Oct 23, 2024

Kevin R. Doris, 74 of Guilderland, New York passed away at home on Wednesday, October 23, 2024.

Born in Jersey City, New Jersey on January 11, 1950, Kevin was the oldest child of the late Ninfa (Anton) Conklin and Raymond J. Doris as well as his step-father, Raymond Conklin. Kevin grew up in Suffern, New York and...

Oct 22, 2024

ROTTERDAM- Robert “Mike” Donahue, 95, passed away peacefully on October 22, 2024, at home surrounded by his loving family. Born in New York City on February 7, 1929, he was the son of the late Michael and Jane (McCracken) Donahue. He was a 1948 graduate of Nott Terrace High School in Schenectady. During the Korean Conflict, he proudly served...

Oct 22, 2024

Maria Gilroy, beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother passed away peacefully on October 22, 2024 at Kingsway Arms Nursing Home. Maria will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 40 years, William Gilroy. Her daughters, Erika (Mark) Magnone, Carol M. Zakor and Elizabeth Zakor. Grandchildren, Evan (Laura) Magnone, Adam (Nikki) Magnone and Great Grandson, Max Magnone. Born in...

Oct 20, 2024

Schenectady – Vincent J. Farina, 92, passed away Sunday October 20, 2024. He was born in Amsterdam and in 1951 married Emily A. Bennice. Vincent served our country in the United States Air Force from 1951-1953 and together went to Germany where he was stationed. Vincent returned to Schenectady and began his career as a self-employed contractor and before...

Oct 20, 2024

GUILDERLAND- William (Bill) Bord, 87 beloved husband, father and grandfather passed away at St. Peter’s Hospital on Sunday, October 20, 2024.

Bill was born in Rome, NY on May 15, 1937 and was the son of the late Richard George and Rhuma (Leaf) Bord.

Bill graduated from Flemington High School in Flemington, NJ, class of...

Oct 20, 2024

Karen Kris Nadeau (Quackenbush) of Port Orange, Florida. Karen, also known as Gramzy, passed away unexpectedly at her home on October 20, 2024 at the age of 67. Born on November 5, 1956 in Troy, New York, she was the daughter of the late Earl Quackenbush Jr. and Ruth Virginia Quackenbush (Johansen). Karen’s beautiful life journey began as a...

Oct 19, 2024

Virginia Theresa Santillo Attanasio, 87, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, October 19, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Schenectady to Frank Santillo and Grace (Morrette) on March 29, 1937, Virginia was a lifelong area resident.

Virginia was known by many and loved by all. For most of her life Virginia was a passionate...

Oct 16, 2024

Domenico Palmieri, 85, passed away peacefully in his home Wednesday morning. He was always surrounded by his loving family.

Domenico was born June 11, 1939 to the late Antonio Palmieri and Maria Riccio Palmieri in Ruviano, providence of Caserta, Italy. Growing up he worked in agriculture and later relocated for a time to Switzerland where he worked...

Oct 14, 2024

Flora Della Selva Mannato, 95, of Schenectady, peacefully entered into eternal life after a long battle with Alzheimer’s, on October 14, 2024. She was born in Schenectady, New York to Frank and Mary Della Selva and was married for 54 years to the love of her life, Albert Mannato.

Flo worked part-time for many years as a...

Oct 11, 2024

It is with profound sadness to announce that my beautiful Wife, of 57 years, Mary, left my side to join our parents in the loving care of Christ. Mary Theresa Carr was born on January 23, 1946, to the loving union of John F Carr and Mae (O’Brien) Carr. Mary was a resident of Schenectady County for her entire life,...

Oct 9, 2024

Glenville – Leonel Demers, 91, passed away peacefully on Wednesday October 9, 2024 at the Glendale Nursing Home. Born in Champlain, NY, he was the son of the late Leonel and Mabel (Tallman) Demers. He served our country in the United States Army during the Korean war. Leo was a heavy equipment operator with the Operating Engineers Local 106...