Joseph C Snyder
Jan 5, 2016
Schenectady - Joseph Christopher Snyder, 68, passed away Tuesday, January 5, at Ellis Hospital. Joe was born in Albany, NY.He was a 1965 graduate of CBA and attended SUNY Cobleskill.Starting his career soon after, at GE, beginning with the Apprentice Program, Joe enjoyed the challenges before him and the friendships he established.He retired in 2003. Joe loved spending time with...
Elaine (Foti) Voss
Jan 5, 2016
Elaine Voss, 88, of Henry Street, died peacefully at home on January 5, 2016, following a courageous battle with cancer. Elaine was born to the late Vivian and Charles Foti and was a lifelong resident of Schenectady who spent her winters in Delray Beach, Florida. She graduated from Mont Pleasant High School and worked for the Golub Corporation for many...
Elizabeth A (Becca) Hofmann
Jan 4, 2016
Rotterdam - Elizabeth A. Hofmann, 95, passed away on Monday January 4, 2016. She was born and educated in Bellaire, Ohio. Elizabeth then went on to join the United States Army serving during WWII in the Women's Army Corps. Elizabeth was active in church and was an avid bridge player and enjoyed travelling with her children. She retired from Ellis...
Constance Connie (Lewinski) Jankiewicz
Jan 2, 2016
Schenectady- Constance '˜Connie" Jankiewicz, 83, passed away peacefully at Ellis Hospital on January 2 2016 surrounded by her loving family and friends. She was Born in Schenectady on January 2, 1933 a daughter of Raymond Lewinskiand Frances Opalka Connie married Edward Jankiewicz who predeceased her on June 30, 2010. Connie was a kind loving compassionate person who was a devoted...
Noreen Bonanzo
Jan 2, 2016
Schenectady- Noreen R. "Nunny" Bonanzo, 82, passed away peacefully at Ellis Hospital on January 4. 2016 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Schenectady on January 13, 1933 the daughter of Franklin and Ella Smith Marsh. Noreen was predeceased by her husband Anthony Bonanzo in 1980. For many years until her retirement in the early 1990s she was...
George L Chevalier
Jan 2, 2016
Schenectady, NY-George L. Chevalier, 86, of Fairview Ave., passed away on Saturday morning, January 2, 2016 at home in Schenectady. George was born on July 1,1929 in Troy, son of the late Leo and Eva (Gagnon) Chevalier and educated in local schools.Mr. Chevalier was a United States Navy veteran serving during the Korean War Conflict.He enlisted on November 24, 1947...
Amelia Mary (Sgarlata) Mangano
Jan 2, 2016
Amelia M. Mangano, 90, of Niskayuna, passed peacefully on Saturday, January 2, 2016 at Ellis Hospital. Amelia was born in Schenectady, the daughter of the late Barbero and Theresa Bennice Sgarlata. She graduated from Mont Pleasant High School in 1943 and received a bachelor's degree from Trinity College in Burlington, VT. in 1947. Amelia was a homemaker, and was devoted...
John M Marra Jr
Jan 1, 2016
Latham, NY-Mr. John M. Marra, Jr., 76, of Latham, formerly of Rotterdam, passed away suddenly on New Years Day, 2016. He was born on February 1, 1939, in Schenectady, NY son of the late John M. and Eleanor (Teller) Marra, Sr., and educated in Rotterdam schools.He was joined in marriage with the former Mary Ozimek in Albany on September, 29,...
Cynthia Roe
Jan 1, 2016
Schenectady- Cynthia Parkis Roe, 61 of Schenectady passed away on January 1 2016 after a short illness. She was predeceased by her husband Frank Roe, her mother Mabelle Writer and her father Billy Parkis Sr. and her brother Raymond Parkis. Cindy enjoyed baking, crocheting and spending time with her grandchildren. She is survived by her children Bernard (Heather) Makowski, Briana...
Katherine (Hewitt) Racko
Dec 30, 2015
Katherine Hewitt Racko, 90 passed away at her home in Portsmouth, RI on December 30, 2015, surrounded by her loving family.She had lived with her daughter, son-in-law and grandsons in Portsmouth, RI since 2011. Prior to 2011, she had made her home in Schenectady, NY.Born in Schuylerville, NY on July 15, 1925, she was the daughter of the late George...
Ruth (Hiley) Bidinost
Dec 30, 2015
Ruth Hiley Bidinost, 87, of Schenectady, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 30, 2015 at the Baptist Health Nursing & Rehabilitation in Scotia. Ruth worked as a clerk for New York State in Albany. She was predeceased by her son Roberto "Doc" Bidinost, who died in October and her sister, Doris Scantlebury. Ruth is survived by her sons, Patrick Bidinost...
Ralph N Giaquinto
Dec 29, 2015
Scotia- Ralph Nicholas Giaquinto passed away in his Scotia home on Tuesday December 29, 2015. He was the son of the late Andrew Giaquintoand Lena Petrillo Giaquinto Holland. Ralph was a 1962 graduate of Draper High School . He served in the United States Army and was honorably discharged in 1968. He retired from ShenendehowaSchools in 2003 after 20 years...
Lillian Marie (Podgurski) Tierney
Dec 25, 2015
Lillian Marie Tierney, 83, of Rotterdam died on Friday, Dec. 25, 2015 at Ellis Hospital. Born in Schenectady, Lillian was the daughter of the late Henry and Pauline Podgurski and was a graduate of Mont Pleasant High School. Lillian enjoyed working at The Difference Is in Schenectady, and later worked at Uniform Specialist as a seamstress/Manager and retired in 1990....
Elbee Ruben Diaz
Dec 23, 2015
Rotterdam - Elbee Ruben Diaz of Rotterdam, NY, passed away December 23, 2015 at 1:40 p.m. from complications following heart surgery. Elbee is survived by his wife; Wendy (Gerow) Diaz, his 8 year old son, Elis, his daughters; Dessa and Kasey, His son-in-laws; June and Adnan. His 6 grandchildren; Isaac, Promise, Trinity, Destiny, Gabe and Malachi all from Rotterdam, NY....
Nicholas Colamarino
Dec 22, 2015
Nicholas Colamarino, 80, of Rotterdam, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, December 22, 2015. Born in Schenectady, Nicholas was the son of the late Michael and Mary Dagostino Colamarino. He graduated from Mont Pleasant High School in 1954 and later graduated from the GE Apprentice Program for Mechanical Drafting. He worked in the Drafting Department in Building #23 for...
Scott A Plumadore
Dec 22, 2015
Albany - Scott Plumadore (67) of Albany, NY passed away on Tuesday, December 22, 2015 at St. Peter's Hospital after a battle with Cancer. Born in Malone, NY - Scott was a US Postal Carrier, serving Schenectady NY for over 30 years. Active in the union, and an office for the NALC, Scott had a passion for his work and...
Thomas O Kieran
Dec 21, 2015
Rotterdam - Thomas O. Kieran, 75, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 21, 2015 after a courageous battle against Alzheimer's. Tom was born in Albany, NY to the late Owen and Elizabeth (Betty) Kieran.He is predeceased by his loving wife, Nancy Kieran, and his sister, Elizabeth (Betty) Arcuri.Tom is survived by his son, Shawn Kieran (Des Moines, IA) and wife...
Mary J (Krajewski) Cituk
Dec 17, 2015
Schenectady- Mary J. (Krajewski) Cituk passed away peacefully on December 17, 2015 Surrounded by her loving family. Born in Schenectady NY on December 22, 1925 a daughter of the late Walter and Mary (Listkowska) Krajewski. Mary was educated in the Schenectady School System and graduated from Mont Pleasant High School the class of 1943 and then married the love of...
Eleanor Capullo
Dec 16, 2015
Gazette please publish in Saturday Edition with logo please confirm charges thank you 355 5770 Schenectady- Eleanor Capullo, 91, formerly of Altamont Ave passed away peacefully on December 16, 2015 at Capital Living Care. She was born In Schenectady on June 2, 1924 a daughter of the late Martin and Elena (Ippolito) Capullo. She was a Mont Pleasant High School...
Hannah Beth Wilson
Dec 14, 2015
Guilderland, NY-Hannah Beth Wilson, age 64, of Guilderland passed away on Monday morning, December 14, 2015 at Our Lady of Mercy Life Care Center, Guilderland following a courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Albany on February 12, 1951, daughter of the late Franklin and Ruth M. Wilson and educated in Guilderland schools.She furthered her education attending Potsdam State...
