Thomasina "Sina" (Marcella) Vacca
Aug 11, 2016
Tarpon Springs, FL - Thomasina Vacca, 83, formerly of Schenectady, passed away on Thursday, August 11, 2016 with her son, Joe at her side. Born in Schenectady, Thomasina was the daughter of the late John L. and Nellie (Longe) Marcella. Thomasina worked as comptroller for several years at Marcella’s Appliances in Schenectady, NY. Previously she spent many years as an...
George J Wicks
Aug 11, 2016
George J. Wicks Jr. Passed away at Ellis Hospital On August 11 2016 after a brief illness. All funeral services will be private.
Ronald M Shambo
Aug 5, 2016
Ronald M. Shambo, 68, of Schenectady, died on Friday, August 5, 2016 at Ellis Hospital. Ron was born in Niskayuna and graduated from Linton High School in 1965. He was employed as a Roofer and Steeplejack with Mid State Industries and Tri City Roofing. He was a member of the Rotterdam Elks and enjoyed fishing, hunting and camping in the...
Marilyn A (Rose) Knowles
Aug 4, 2016
Rotterdam – Marilyn A. Knowles, 69, passed away on Thursday August 4, 2016. Born in Schenectady, she was the daughter of Albert and Virginia Munson Rose. Marilyn lived her entire life in the Schenectady area. Marilyn will be remembered as always placing her family first and regarded her grandchildren as the light of her life. Her husband, Robert E. Knowles...
Vincent M Natale
Aug 3, 2016
Vincent M. Natale, 87 of Schenectady, died at home on Wednesday, August 3, 2016. Vincent was born in Brooklyn, NY, the son of the late Anthony and Assunta Eleison Natale. He graduated from Theodore Roosevelt High School in Bronx, NY and served in the United States Army. He was honorably discharged in 1947. Vincent was a Shop Steward with IUE...
David L Kinder
Aug 3, 2016
DAVID L. KINDER Rotterdam – David L. Kinder died Wednesday, August 3, 2016, from injuries sustained in a vehicular accident. David was born in Monongahela, PA. and was an IT Technician for Price Chopper Corporation. He loved his job and was welcomed into the Price Chopper family as one of their own. He served his Country in the United States...
Marion B (Burns) Mackey
Aug 2, 2016
Marion B. Mackey of Guilderland, died peacefully at home on Tuesday, August 2, 2016. Born on September 21, 1915 in Schenectady, NY, she was the daughter of the late Edward J. and Verda M. Trudeau Burns. Marion celebrated her 100th birthday with her family and friends last September. In addition to her parents, Marion was also predeceased by her beloved...
Grace J (Naparty) Vojnar
Aug 1, 2016
Rotterdam – Grace J. Vojnar, 83, passed away Monday August 1, 2016 surrounded by her loving family after a long illness. Born in Schenectady she was the daughter of Steve and Mary Witczak Naparty. Grace graduated from Draper High School and lived in the Schenectady area her entire life. Grace will be remembered as a kind and loving wife, mother,...
Edward J Beaupre
Jul 30, 2016
Rotterdam - On Saturday, July 30, 2016 at 4:43 PM, our lives changed forever when Edward Joseph Beaupre took his last breath in this world and transitioned into the heavenly kingdom of our Lord and Savior to join his beautiful wife, Wanda and other family members who had gone on before him. Edward was the only child of Mary Catherine...
Roy W Stevens
Jul 28, 2016
GUILDERLAND - Roy W. Stevens died on July 28 at the age of 81. Born on September 4, 1934, Roy was the son of Edward M. and Bernice B. (White) Stevens. He attended Watervliet Public Schools, and went on to earn his Bachelor’s (’56) and Master's degrees (’58) in Biological Sciences from the College for Teachers at Albany (now University...
Duane W Alsum
Jul 27, 2016
Delanson - Duane Alsum, age 66, of Delanson, New York, passed away with his family by his side on July 27, 2016. He was born in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin on September 25, 1949. Duane dedicated his life to helping others. He served a tour in the Vietnam War, where he earned the Distinguished Flying Cross. He applied his passion for...
Stefan Glinski
Jul 27, 2016
Rotterdam - Stefan Glinski, 47, passed away on Wednesday, July 27th, 2016 at St. Peter’s Hospice Inn. Born in Albany, Steve was the son of the late Chester and Doris (Howder) Glinski. For 25 years, Steve travelled the world as an NDT inspection specialist for General Electric. He was very proud and devoted to his profession and took special pride...
Helen M Ricciardi
Jul 25, 2016
Schenectady- Helen M. Ricciardi, formerly of Helderberg Ave, Passed away peacefully at Our Lady of Mercy Nursing Home Guilderland on July 25, 2016. Helen was born in Schenectady on September 1, 1918 the daughter of the late Ignacious and Elizabeth Borowski. She attended Mont Pleasant Schools. A lifelong area resident Helen was a communicant of Our Lady of Mount Carmel...
John F Liska Iii
Jul 25, 2016
John F. Liska III, 73, of Schenectady, died peacefully on Monday, July 25, 2016 at Pathways Nursing & Rehabilitation in Niskayuna. Born in Hamlet, NC., John was the son of the late John and Dorothy Comiskey Liska Jr. He graduated from Burnt Hills High School in 1962. John worked as a warehouse worker at Caracciolo and Sons in Schenectady for...
Caroline "Ki" (Soltykowski) Hallenbeck
Jul 24, 2016
Rotterdam – Caroline “Ki” Theresa Hallenbeck, 91, at rest on Sunday July 24, 2016. Born in Schenectady on August 8, 1924, she was the daughter of Antoni & Pelagia Soltykowski. Ki attended Nott Terrace High School and went on to graduate from Mt. Pleasant High School. She worked at the General Electric Co. during World War II before staying home...
Gloria Rosemary (Benincaso) Mazzone
Jul 24, 2016
Schenectady - Gloria Rosemary Mazzone, 92, passed away early on Sunday, July 24, 2016 at Capital Living Nursing and Rehabilitation Centre. Gloria was born in Schenectady to the late Daniel and Josie (Montenaro) Benincaso and was a lifelong resident of the area. She attended the former Mont Pleasant High School and was employed at the General Electric Co. prior to...
John P (Sr) Karbowski
Jul 23, 2016
John P. Karbowski Sr., 90, of Rotterdam, died Saturday, July 23, 2016 at Ellis Hospital surrounded by his family. Born in Schenectady, NY, John was the son of the late Chester and Regina Gronczewska Karbowski. John was an U.S. Army Veteran of WWII, and was employed at the Schenectady Army Depot and later retired from the Watervliet Arsenal. He enjoyed...
Patricia J (Pepicelli) Compositor
Jul 23, 2016
Patricia J. Compositor, 71, of Schenectady, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 23, 2016 at Baptist Health Nursing and Rehabilitation in Scotia. Pat was born in Schenectady, the daughter of the late Frank and Rose DeCata Pepicelli and graduated from Mont Pleasant High School in 1963. She worked as a secretary for the Guilderland Community Center and later at the...
Esther Rose (Musco) Desorbo
Jul 21, 2016
Esther Rose (Musco) DeSorbo, 100, formerly of Santa Lane in Rotterdam, died peacefully on Thursday, July 20, 2016 at Kingsway Arms Nursing Center in Schenectady. Born in Caiazzo, Italy, Esther was the daughter of the late John and Rose Puorto Musco. Esther came to this country in 1920 or 21 and was a graduate of Washington Irving High School. She...
Frank J Rispoli
Jul 20, 2016
Niskayuna - Frank J. Rispoli, in his life and beyond, is a very loved man. Gentle of soul, warm in heart and strong in convictions, Frank personified the word gentleman. Above all, he was beloved—as son, husband, father, pa, brother, uncle and friend. Frank, 81, endured a lengthy illness and finally came to eternal rest on Wednesday, July 20, 2016,...
