Thomas J Palmer
May 8, 2016
Thomas J. Palmer, 78, passed away at Ellis Hospital on Sunday, May 8, 2016. Born in Amsterdam, NY, Thomas was the son of the late Michael and Helen (Nichols) Riggi. Tom attended St. Mary's High School in Amsterdam and worked as a computer programmer for General Electric and the NYS Department of Social Services for many years. Tom will be...
George F Perkins
May 8, 2016
George F. Perkins, 91, passed away on Sunday, May 8, 2016 at Baptist Health Nursing and Rehab after a long health battle. Born in Albany, George was the son of the late George J. and Verna (Fowler) Perkins. George was a graduate of Milne High School and honorably served his country in the United States Navy during World War II....
Heather Lynn Bynum
May 6, 2016
Free spirits must soar. On May 6, 2016 Heather Bynum earned her wings after 28yrs of life. She passed peacefully while surrounded by her family.Heather always had the courage to live, learn and grow while putting others before herself. She was wise beyond her years, compassionate, outgoing and very artistic. Her upbeat spirit and smile will forever leave a lasting...
Michael P Dockal
May 5, 2016
Michael P. Dockal, 67, passed away at his home on Thursday, May 5, 2016, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Schenectady, Mike is the son of Sophia (Bochenek) Dockal and the late Matthew Dockal. Mike was a faithful Redskin fan and classic car enthusiast. He enjoyed camping and spending time with his grandchildren, especially watching their sporting events. Mike...
John P Hotaling
Apr 30, 2016
John P. Hotaling, 71, of Duanesburg, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 30, 2016.Born in New York City on October 5, 1944 to John and Alice Hotaling, John spent his youth in Roscoe where he learned to love the outdoors and became an avid fisherman and hunter.He graduated from Roscoe Central School in 1962 and attended UAlbany where he became...
Shirley B (Brehm) Stevens
Apr 25, 2016
Shirley B. Stevens, passed away Monday, April 25, 2016 at the Hospice inn at St. Peter's Hospital with family by her side. Born in Saratoga on June 27, 1933 she was the daughter of the late Robert and Anna Friedel Brehm.She grew up in Cohoes where she attended Public School, graduating from Cohoes High School with the class of 1951,...
Magdaline (Sawitzki) Pietzykowski
Apr 24, 2016
Schenectady- Magdaline (Sawitzki) Pietzykowski, 92, passed away peacefully at home on April 24, 2016 Magdaline was born in Broadalbin, NY and worked at GE where she met and married her husband of 61 years, Walter Pietzykowski. Magdaline enjoyed playing bingo, listening to polish music and most of all her daily visits with great grandchildren. Magdaline is survived by her daughters,...
Louis C Forte Jr
Apr 24, 2016
Guilderland- Louis C. Forte Jr. 79, of Schoolcraft Street passed away peacefully at home on April 24, 2016 after a short illness. He was born in Rensselaer NY on January 27, 1937 a son of the Louis Sr. and Marie Roulf Forte. Louis served in the United States Navy during Korea and was honorably discharge in 1962. He was a...
Katherine L Levielle
Apr 24, 2016
Katherine L. LeVielle, 65, of Rotterdam passed away at her home on Sunday, April 24, 2016 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Schenectady, Katherine is the daughter of the late Robert and Adele (Levanavich) LeVielle. Katherine worked for many years in customer service at Hannaford in Rotterdam. She dedicated her life to raising her children. She had a kind...
Frank J Rossi
Apr 23, 2016
Frank J. Rossi Milpitas, CA -Frank J. Rossi, 60 - formerly of Schenectady, NY passed away Saturday, April 23, 2016 with his family by his side after a short illness.Born on May 17, 1955, son of the Beatrice (Mazzone) Rossi and the late Michael Rossi. Frank was a graduate of Mt Pleasant High School and Clarkson College of Technology, Potsdam,...
Leon D Sobieski
Apr 20, 2016
Rotterdam - Col. Leon "Sob" Sobieski, 81, passed away surrounded by his family on Wednesday April 20, 2016 at Ellis Hospital. Born in Rotterdam on June 15, 1934, He was the son of Leon and Helen Wicks Sobieski. A 38 year veteran of the United States Air Force and New York Air National Guard he took his airman basic training...
Augustine Gus Balascio
Apr 18, 2016
Obituary: Augustine "Gus" Balascio Augustine "Gus" Balascio entered into eternal rest on April 18, 2016, after a brief illness. Gus was born in Albany (N.Y.) on February 22, 1928 to Nicholas and Mary (née Fuina) Balascio. He attended Albany parochial schools and was a proud graduate of the former Vincentian Institute. Gus moved to Schenectady in 1960. A World War...
Clara (D'Amelio) Pieciuk
Apr 15, 2016
Rotterdam - Clara Pieciuk, 86, of Rotterdam, passed away Friday April 15, 2016 after a brief illness. Born in Schenectady, she was the daughter of Anthony and Amelia Tiere D'Amelio. Clara was a volunteer at Carmen United Methodist Church and enjoyed spending time with friends and family. Her husband, Stanley Pieciuk, passed away in 1987. She is survived by her...
Mary Katherine (Mcquade) Dickerman
Apr 14, 2016
Schenectady - Mary Katherine "GeeGee" Dickerman (née McQuade) passed away peacefully surrounded by family at Samaritan Hospital in Troy, New York on April 14th. Mary was born in Schenectady, New York on June 30th, 1924 and was a graduate of Nott Terrace High School. She was predeceased by her father, Joseph, her mother, Alice (née McDermott), and siblings Margaret and...
Rose (Demarco) Cotugno
Apr 12, 2016
Rotterdam -It is with great sorrow we announce thepeaceful passing of Rose Cotugno on April 12, 2016 at home.She was born in Schenectady on September 17, 1921.She was the daughter of the late Carmine and Mary (DeNisio) DeMarco.She was predeceased by her loving husband of 54 years, Albert Cotugno.She was also predeceased by her two sisters, Marie (Anthony) Mauriello and...
Eleonora (Guzzo) Madia
Apr 10, 2016
Eleonora Madia, 83, passed away at home on Sunday, April 10, 2016. Eleonora was born in Pianopoli, Italy to the late Rosina and Saverio Guzzo. She is survived by her husband, Ralph Madia and three children, Frank (Sue) Madia, Sammy (Jean) Madia, and Tina (Paul)Corradi.She is also survived by her seven grandchildren, Adam Madia, Danielle Madia, Rachel Madia, Stephen Madia,...
David Smith Jr
Apr 8, 2016
David Smith, Jr., 43, passed away on Friday, April 8, 2016 surrounded by his loving family at Albany Medical Center. Born in Troy, NY, David is the son of Janice Sellie (Lashway) and David Smith, Sr. Dave was an avid outdoorsman and lover of animals. He was a hard worker and dedicated friend. To know him was to love him....
Frederick J Harding
Apr 6, 2016
Clifton Park - Frederick J. Harding, 94, of Clifton Park, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Wednesday, April 6, 2016, at his home with his three daughters by his side. Frederick came to the United States with his wife, Elizabeth, in 1951.They were married 64 years.Elizabeth went to be with the Lord in 2010.Frederick served in the...
Joann (Pietzykowski) Acevedo
Mar 30, 2016
Joann (Pietzykowski) Acevedo, 65, passed away peacefully surrounded b y her family on March 30, 2016 after a valiant fight against cancer. Joann was born on December 20, 1950 in Schenectady, NY. She attended St. Columbus School and Albany College of Pharmacy. Upon graduation from college, she went on to work for St. Peter's Hospital in the Chemistry Department for...
Salvatore J Esperti
Mar 28, 2016
Salvatore Joseph Esperti, 86, died at his home on Monday, March 28, 2016 after a long illness surrounded by his family. Sal was born on May 30, 1929 in Troy, NY. He was the son of the late Pasquale and Josephine Esperti. A graduate of Scotia-Glenville High School, Sal worked at Randall Boat Co. and Scotia Marine until 1986. He...
