Lucy A. Amorosi
Jan 2, 2025
NISKAYUNA- Lucy A. Amorosi, 101, passed away peacefully on Thursday January 2, 2025 with family by her side. She was born on January 30th, 1923, to the late Dajad and Agnes Torosian. She was married to Joseph Amorosi with whom she celebrated 64 years of marriage before his death in 2021. In addition to her parents and husband she...
Anna T. Ross
Jan 1, 2025
Anna T. Ross, 95, born on July 18, 1929, passed into eternity on January 1, 2025. She is survived by her children, Cheryl Hollifield of Sarasota, Florida, Donald III (Carol) Ross of Mount Vernon, Washington, Beverly (Daniel) Oakes of Spring Branch, Texas, Emily (Curt) Spath of Buford, Georgia, her grandchildren, Emily Lin (Omar) Syed, Sara Mei (Mohammed) Taitai, Adam...
Mary Boyce Kelly
Jan 1, 2025
Mary Boyce Kelly, 95, passed away on Wednesday January 1, 2025. She was born in Poultney, VT, in 1929, the daughter of the late Mary Emma (Bree) and George P. Boyce. Mary grew up on a farm with her eight siblings, sharing many fond memories of her childhood. As a teenager, she traveled with her sister to New York...
Maryann Geloso
Dec 29, 2024
ROTTERDAM - Maryann Geloso, 87, passed away peacefully on Sunday December 29, 2024. She was born in Schenectady on March 7, 1937 to the late John and Lena DeMarco. Maryann and her late husband Joe were the owners of Joe’s Pizza Place and Restaurant on Hamburg St., Rotterdam. She was a member of the DDIP Club, a club started...
Victoria Milan Savona
Dec 27, 2024
Victoria Milan Savona, 31, passed away peacefully December 27, 2024, after a courageous 3-year long battle against low-grade serous ovarian cancer. She was surrounded by her loving husband, Luke Makana Hanley, and Victoria’s devoted families.
Victoria was born in Rotterdam, NY, on October 16, 1993 to Mary Ann (Tommasone) Savona and Anthony Savona. Victoria graduated with honors...
Nancy C. Mango
Dec 27, 2024
Nancy C. (Caldara) Mango, 74, of Schenectady, passed away on Friday, December 27, 2024 at Ellis Hospital.
Born in Niskayuna on October 22, 1950, Nancy was the second and youngest daughter of the late Samuel and Marianna “Mary” (Manuli) Caldara. She graduated from St. Columba High School in 1968 and trained as a hairdresser at Europa School...
Walter M. Novak, Jr.
Dec 25, 2024
ROTTERDAM- It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Walter M. Novak, Jr. a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, who left this world peacefully on December 25, 2024 after a courageous health battle. He was 80 years old.
Born to Walter and Frances Novak in Hudson, NY, Walter spent much of...
Roma M Barbera
Dec 22, 2024
SCOTIA- Roma M. Barbera, 82, passed away suddenly on Sunday December 22, 2024 at home.
Born in Schenectady she graduated from Mt. Pleasant High School in 1960 and was the daughter of the late Frank and Mary (Occhino) Barbera.
Roma lived life on her terms, true to her passions and values, always unapologetically authentic in...
Kenneth H. Foust
Dec 20, 2024
Kenneth Foust, 57, passed away on Friday December 20, 2024 at home surrounded by his family. He was born in Rensselaer on November 20, 1967 to the late John “Jack” and Mary Elliott Foust. After graduating high school, he took college courses in photography, a lifelong passion of his. He worked in maintenance for Goldstein Auto in Latham. He...
Joann H. Carlson
Dec 15, 2024
The family of JoAnn Carlson of Schenectady NY is saddened to announce her passing on Sunday December 15, 2024 at the age of 82.
JoAnn was born on October 29, 1942 in Schenectady NY and was the daughter of the late George and Germaine (Hatton) Carlson. She was pre deceased by her four siblings.
She...
Pierina Paniccia
Dec 14, 2024
Pierina Paniccia, 87, of Rotterdam, passed away at Ellis Hospital surrounded by her loving family, on Saturday, December 14, 2024. Born in Fontechiari, Frosinone, Italy. Pierina was the daughter of the late Giuseppe Gizzi and Maria DiCarlo Gizzi.
Pierina and her husband Antonio came to the United States in 1956. She enjoyed cooking, baking & gardening. She...
Marlyn (Sue) Washburn
Dec 12, 2024
Marlyn (Sue) Washburn of 1704 Nora Avenue, Schenectady - 74 - passed away on Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 10 PM at St. Mary’s Hospital in Amsterdam, with her kids Michael Bliven (Son), Kristy Garrow (daughter), John E. Washburn (husband) and Jason Garrow (Son-in-law), by her side.
Sue was born on March 1,1950 in Schenectady, NY. She...
Raymond D. Gauvreau
Dec 12, 2024
Raymond D. Gauvreau, 62, passed away Thursday December 12, 2024.
Born in Colonie, he was the son of Frank and Harriet Gauvreau.
Raymond was with his partner Cathy for 10 years. A devoted partner, father, brother and uncle. He was a jack of all trades. He loved his motorcycles which included going to the Harley...
Marie Pertierra
Dec 11, 2024
Marie Pertierra passed away Wednesday December 11, 2024 surrounded by her family. She was the daughter of Joseph & Helen Monaco. She was married to William Pertierra, whom she celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary before his death in 2007. Marie attended Mont Pleasant High School. She then worked for Community Health Plan where she was a payroll administrator retiring...
Josephine J. Brown
Dec 7, 2024
ROTTERDAM- Josephine Joan Brown passed away unexpectedly Saturday evening December 7, 2024 at Albany Medical Center in Albany, NY at the age of 91. She was surrounded by her loving family.
Josephine (Josie) was born to Joseph and Vincenza Micelli in New York City on November 30, 1933. She is predeceased by her husband Harold Brown and...
Hilda Miller
Dec 6, 2024
ROTTERDAM- Hilda Miller, 99, passed away peacefully at the Glendale Home on Friday December 6, 2024.
She was born in Vienna Austria and came to the United Sates after WWII and lived most of her life in Rotterdam.
Hilda was a hairdresser and also worked as a clerk in the Rotterdam Big N and Woolworth's....
Jeane Agnes Marchitto
Dec 4, 2024
Jeane Agnes Marchitto passed away peacefully on December 4 at Teresian House with her family at her side.
She was born in Schenectady on October 18, 1920 to Santa (Intelisano) Gullott and Frank Gullott. She was extremely proud of her Sicilian Heritage and would often recount the story of her parent's passage from Italy to Ellis Island....
Shirley Viscusi
Dec 2, 2024
Shirley Viscusi, 94, passed away peacefully on Monday December 2, 2024. She was born on October 19, 1930 to the late Daniel Moore and Pearl Schoonover Miron. She worked at St. Clare’s Hospital in Schenectady. Shirley is survived by her son, Alfred F. Viscusi, Jr. of Sun City, AZ. Shirley has been privately interred at Memory Garden’s Cemetery. Arrangements...
Lynne R. Di Stasi
Nov 28, 2024
Lynne R. Di Stasi, 79, of Schenectady, NY passed unexpectedly on November 28, 2024. She was a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother.
Daughter to Phyllis and Harry Marquardt, Lynne was born in Jamestown, NY and was raised in nearby Dunkirk, NY. Lynne graduated SUNY at Fredonia with a Bachelor of Science degree in Earth Science and Biology....
Roberta A. Farrell
Nov 24, 2024
Roberta Ash Farrell, 86, passed away in her home on Sunday, November 24, 2024. She was born and raised in Pennsylvania. Her family has been in the Lehigh Valley area for over 300 years. She enjoyed many Pennsylvania Dutch foods, customs, and amusing phrases. She brought them with her to New York State, which she called home for over...
