James H. Schuch
Jul 17, 2024
James H. Schuch, 94, of Schenectady, passed peacefully in the company of his loving family on Wednesday, July 17, 2024. Jim was born in Dravosburg, Pennsylvania., the son of the late Frank and Anna Winklevoss Schuch. He served as an electrician in the Army during the Korean War and later in the standby reserve. Jim enjoyed fishing, camping, trains...
Caroline R. Price
Jul 16, 2024
Caroline R. Price, 86, passed away on Tuesday, July 16th, 2024 at Wesley Health Care Center in Saratoga Springs, NY.
She was born on July 24th, 1937 in Albany, NY to Martha and Donald Ross Sr.
Caroline attended local schools and went on to receive her Bachelor's Degree. She was a dedicated and compassionate Registered...
Vincent Popolizio, Jr.
Jul 12, 2024
Vincent Popolizio, Jr., 84, Passed away peacefully on Friday July 12, 2024, after a complicated battle with cancer. Born on July 7,1940 in Schenectady, New York to Vincent M. Popolizio and Jennie Sifo. Brother to Margaret Ann Pratt and George Preston, both deceased. Graduated from Mont Pleasant High School in 1958, Orange County Community College in 1960 and Upper...
Dorothy M. Wier
Jul 12, 2024
Dorothy M. (Bednarczyk) Wier, 86, passed away peacefully at home on July 12, 2024 with her family by her side. She was born in Mt. Carmel, Pennsylvania on November 18, 1937 to the late Walter and Bertha Bednarczyk, step father William Millett. When she was a young girl, her family moved to Schenectady, New York, where she grew up...
Rita Calafiore
Jul 7, 2024
Rita (Polsinelli) Calafiore, born April 16, 1942, passed away on July 7, 2024 following a lengthy battle with cancer. Born in Frosinone, Italy, she was the daughter of the late Domenico and Marianna Polsinelli. Rita worked as a seamstress at Bellrod Manufacturing Company and subsequently the Loretta Lane Bridal Shop until she retired in 1995. She is best remembered for...
Dean A. Duprey
Jul 6, 2024
Dean Andrew Duprey 58, passed away after a lengthy battle with cancer on July 6, 2024. Dean was born in Plattsburgh, NY and raised in Rotterdam and Princetown, NY. He graduated from Schalmont High School. He then followed in his father’s footsteps becoming a union ironworker with local #12 at the young age of 17. He is survived by his...
William C. Simonds
Jul 5, 2024
William Simonds, 77, passed away on Friday July 5, 2024. He was born on November 19, 1946 to the late Everett and Virginia Simonds. He loved to hunt, fish, and camp. He loved the Buffalo Bills and the Yankees. And he especially enjoyed spending time with his friends and family.
William is survived by his sons, Michael...
Susan M. Baker
Jul 3, 2024
Susan “Susie” M. Baker (Pugliano), 62, of Schenectady passed away peacefully on July 3rd, 2024 surrounded by her family after a short illness. Born in Schenectady on February 7, 1962, Susan was the youngest child to Joseph and Celestina (Miceli) Pugliano, and attended Mohonasen High School. Susan was a lifelong parishioner of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church and...
Angelina M. Petrucci
Jul 1, 2024
Angelina Petrucci, 91, of Rotterdam, daughter of the late Joseph and Nancy Carusone, passed away on Monday July 1, 2024.
She is survived by her son Theodore Petrucci, daughter Nancy Tharp (Roy), brother Lou Carusone (Cindy), sister Antoinette Mooney, 9 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, 2 great great grandchildren as well as 14 nieces and nephews.
...
Patricia "Patti" Ragucci
Jul 1, 2024
ROTTERDAM - Patricia “Patti” L. Ragucci, 72, passed away peacefully at home beside her husband on Monday July 1, 2024.
Born and educated in Schenectady she was the daughter of the late Stanley and Sophie Glowacki.
Patti was a beautician, homemaker and a devout catholic and was a member of the former St....
Bridget M. Pandori
Jun 29, 2024
Bridget M. Pandori (Belmonte), 98, of Rotterdam, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 29, 2024, at the Kingsway Arms in Schenectady. Bridget was born in Mechanicville March 2, 1926, the daughter of the late Dominick and Mary Belmonte, and wife of late Robert A. Pandori, who died April 24, 2010. Bridget graduated from Mechanicville High School in 1944 and Abany...
William H. Stoddard Jr.
Jun 29, 2024
William H. Stoddard, Jr. passed away on June 29, 2024, with his loving family at his side. He was 91. Bill was born on August 12, 1932, at his family home in Schenectady, NY to Harriet (Van Vechten) and William H. Stoddard, Sr. He married Marie (Palmieri), on October 6, 1957. A quiet man of deep faith, Bill graduated from...
James M. Miller
Jun 28, 2024
Mr. James M. Miller, 84, of Rotterdam passed away on Friday, June 28, 2024, at St Peter’s Hospice Facility with his loving family by his side.
He was born on May 6, 1940, to the late Curtis and Lottie Miller of Schenectady.
Jimmy attended local schools graduating from Mont Pleasant High School, the class of...
William M. Foley Sr.
Jun 27, 2024
William Michael Foley, Sr., age 85, passed away peacefully at Albany Medical Center on Thursday, June 27, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born in Schenectady, NY on December 15, 1938, son of Elsie and Bernard Foley. Bill joined the United States Air Force after graduating from Mont Pleasant High School and proudly served thirty-five...
Michael Marchinuke
Jun 22, 2024
ROTTERDAM - Michael P. Marchinuke, 68, passed away on Saturday June 22, 2024. He was born in Coral Gables, FL on January 10, 1956 to the late Samuel Marchinuke and Marie O’Donell Urbanski. Mike grew up in Loudonville and graduated from Shaker HS and received his Bachelors degree in Broadcasting from Ashland University in Ohio.
Mike became...
Marcus Parisi
Jun 21, 2024
SCHENECTADY- Marcus Parisi born January 31, 1953, departed this world on June 21, 2024 surrounded by his family.
Marcus was the beloved son of Nicholas and Theresa Parisi. He leaves behind his immediate family, Nicola Parisi and Elizabeth Farrell, Bernadette Parisi, Peter and Rose Parisi, Tina Marie Parisi, Francesca (Mark) Parisi O’Connor, Emily and Bruce Berberich, nieces...
Philip "Don" Bergeron
Jun 21, 2024
SCHENECTADY - Philip “Don” Bergeron, 84 passed away peacefully on June 21, 2024.
Born in Schenectady Don was the son of Philip and Margaret (Pilling) Bergeron he graduated from Mt. Pleasant High School and was a Schenectady resident all his life.
He was a member of Messiah Lutheran Church and was known as...
Blase J. Mercoglan
Jun 19, 2024
ROTTERDAM - Blase J. Mercoglan, 87, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday June 19, 2024. He was born in Schenectady on August 15, 1936 to the late Joseph and Frances Pyszkowski Mercoglan. After graduating from St. Joseph’s High School, he worked at General Electric before getting a job at Canteen Corporation. He retired as a district manager in...
Scott R. Walroth
Jun 19, 2024
Scott Richard Walroth, 65, of Niskayuna and Boca Raton, Florida, passed away on June 19, 2024 surrounded by his loving wife and daughters, from complications due to multiple myeloma.
Scott was born in Watertown to Roland and Jacqueline Gaffney Walroth. A 1976 graduate of Watertown High School, his artistic talent emerged at a young age, and he...
John L. Costello
Jun 19, 2024
SCHENECTADY- John “Jack” Costello passed away peacefully on June 19, 2024 after a brief illness. Born in Long Island NY, he is predeceased by his parents, Joseph and Mildred Costello. Surviving relatives include: his brother Joseph Costello (wife Eleanor); Robin Hepburn (life partner); daughters Michele McLasky, Jill Costello (Steve Vollor); sons Michael Costello (wife Cheryl), Johnny Costello (wife Jean...
