Shirley B. Herchenroder
Apr 27, 2024
ALTAMONT - Shirley B. Herchenroder, 96, was welcomed to her heavenly home on April 27, 2024. She was born in Guilderland Center, N.Y. to the late Gustave and Eva (Ogsbury) Ferbert. She was a member of the last group of students to attend the Cobblestone School House, and then graduated from Voorheesville High School, being voted “Prettiest”...
Wanda M. Grigoleit
Apr 22, 2024
ROTTERDAM – Wanda Mary Grigoleit, 95, was called by the angels on April 22, 2024 to live among them in Heaven. She was the daughter of the late John August Ruskowski and Maria Apollonia Jasniewicz Ruskowski.
Wanda was a lifelong resident of Schenectady and Rotterdam, and was the youngest in a family of 10 children. Both of...
Thelma Askew
Apr 19, 2024
SCHENECTADY - Thelma Ann (McBurney) Askew, 86, of Schenectady, New York, passed away on April 19, 2024. Born on August 13, 1937, she was the only daughter of Elizabeth White McBurney and Alexander Thomas McBurney, and the beloved wife of Richard Askew.
Thelma had a fulfilling life where she pursued various interests and roles. She...
Viola M. Gugliuzza
Apr 17, 2024
Viola Gugliuzza, 100, of Glenville, New York, passed away on April 17, 2024. She was born in Schenectady on April 15, 1924, to the late Joseph and Ida Schmuckmeier Bonk.
She graduated from Draper High School,and worked for a time at the General Electric Company. She married Anthony Gugliuzza in 1949, and raised their four children, of...
Judith R. Pugliese
Apr 15, 2024
Rotterdam – Judith R. Pugliese, 85, passed away on Monday, April 15, 2024. Born in Schenectady, New York, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Edith (Ciccarelli) Rosano.
For many years, she was an Administrative Secretary for the Galesi Group before retiring. She was a member of Our Lady Queen of Peace Church.
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Janet D. Lontrato
Apr 14, 2024
ROTTERDAM - Janet D. Lontrato, 81, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday April 14, 2024 surrounded by her beloved family. She was born on August 22, 1942 to the late Robert J. and Ethel A. Countermine Sweet. After graduating high school, she married Anthony R. Lontrato. She worked at Carl Company as the head of receiving before becoming...
Patricia A. Oare
Apr 10, 2024
Schenectady – Patricia A. Oare, age 84 originally of Gloversville, and resided in Caroga Lake for many years, died Wednesday April 10, 2024 after a long and courageous battle with an illness, at her home with her loving family by her side.
Patricia, was born on March 17, 1940 in Cobleskill N.Y., the daughter of the late...
Cathy M. Denny
Apr 9, 2024
ROTTERDAM - On the morning of Tuesday April 9, 2024, Cathy Marie Denny (67) peacefully entered her eternal rest. Cathy was born on June 10, 1956 in the city of Amsterdam. She was the daughter of the late Frank and Arlene Jurusik. Cathy grew up in the town of Rotterdam and was a graduate of Mohonasen Senior High School....
Jean Lasorsa
Apr 9, 2024
ROTTERDAM - Jean Lasorsa, 89, passed away suddenly and peacefully at home on Tuesday April 9, 2024, with her beloved husband by her side. Born Luigia Abbadessa on November 10, 1934 in Giovinazzo, Italy, she was the daughter of Domenico and Raffaella (Palmiotto) Abbadessa. She met her husband, Saverio Lasorsa in 1956 and they were married on June 10,...
Cesare Leonetti
Apr 5, 2024
ROTTERDAM - Cesare Leonetti, 75, passed away on Friday April 5, 2024 at St. Peter’s Hospital in Albany. A calling hour will be held on Thursday April 11th from 10am to 11am at the DeMarco Stone Funeral Home, 1605 Helderberg Ave., Rotterdam, followed by a funeral service at 11am. He will then be interred at Evergreen Memorial Park. Condolences...
Louise Bonafede
Apr 4, 2024
Schenectady - Louise (Cirillo) Bonafede passed away peacefully while in residence at the Fulton Center for Rehabilitation and Health in Gloversville, NY on Thursday April 4, 2024. Born May 13,1935, she was the youngest daughter born to the late Guiseppe and Consiglia Cirillo of Schenectady. She graduated from Mont Pleasant High School in 1953. Louise worked in hospitality at...
Louise E. Neri
Apr 2, 2024
Schenectady – Mrs. Louise Ellen Neri, age 86, passed away peacefully on Tuesday April 2, 2024, after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s disease. Her last moments of life were spent with the love and support of her family at her side.
Louise was born in Gloversville, NY on February 15, 1938. She was the daughter of the...
Eileen M. Shafer
Apr 2, 2024
In Loving Memory of Eileen Mary Shafer (Gabso)
Eileen Mary Shafer (Gabso), loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, 85, passed away with her family by her side on April 2, 2024, in Albany, New York. She is predeceased by her husband of 57 years, Raymond F. Shafer, Jr and her son, James Love (Tina).
Eileen...
John "Jay" Chambers
Mar 29, 2024
Guilderland- John “Jay” Chambers, age 74, passed away at his home on Friday, March 29, 2024 after his 10 year battle with cancer. Jay was born August 30, 1949, he was the son of the late Leslie E. Chambers and Joan (Howlan) Chambers.
Jay graduated from Albany High School in 1967. In 1975, Jay joined the Albany...
Wade Phillips
Mar 28, 2024
Rotterdam – Wade A. Phillips, 84, passed away on Thursday March 28, 2024. Born in Schenectady he was the son of Albert and Esther Wade Phillips. A graduate of Draper High School, Wade went on to attend Union College for two years and then graduated from the GE apprentice program in 1964. Wade continued his career at General Electric...
Kent T. Solomon
Mar 28, 2024
Rotterdam – Kent T. Solomon, 86, passed away Thursday March 28, 2024 surrounded by the love of his family. Kent was born in Teaneck, NJ to Thomas and Frances (Fitzsimmons) Solomon. Kent’s desire to serve his community led to his enlistment in the United States Navy from 1956-1960. His commitment to service continued as he went on to join...
Michele R. (Chiusano) Degeorgia
Mar 27, 2024
ROTTERDAM - Michele Rose (Chiusano) DeGeorgia, age 76, passed away unexpectedly but peacefully on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla, New York. She was born on March 7, 1948, in Schenectady, New York at St. Clare's Hospital. Michele attended Draper High School and received her diploma in 1966. During her high school years, she was...
Geraldine "Jerri" Houlihan
Mar 26, 2024
ROTTERDAM - Geraldine “Jerri” Houlihan, 88, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, with her loving family by her side. She was born on April 27, 1935, in Milford, New York, the daughter of the late Horace and Leta Persons Cornish. She was a beacon of love and dedication in the lives of those she touched. She lived...
Carole R. Hubbard
Mar 23, 2024
GUILDERLAND – Carole Richmond Hubbard, 80, passed away peacefully on Saturday March 23, 2024 surrounded by family & friends. She was born in Albany on June 11, 1943 to the late William Sr. and Mary Parsons Richmond. After graduating from Albany High School, Carole married Harold Hubbard, Jr. in 1962, and raised her family before beginning work at the...
Salvatore Davi
Mar 23, 2024
ROTTERDAM – Salvatore Davi, 90, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday March 23, 2024. He was born in Schenectady on January 3, 1934 to the late Michael and Filomena Caso Davi. A few years after graduating high school, Sal joined the Navy and was honorably discharged in 1957. Sal retired from National Grid after 30 years. He was...
