Richard J Breitenstein
May 10, 2014
Schenectady - Richard J. Breitenstein, 50, died Saturday at his home due to a longterm illness. Son of Mary Cerniglia Breitenstein and the late Richard E. Breitenstein. Survivors include his daughters, Tarah & Tasha Breitenstein. His granddaughter, Gianna Stone and his grandsons, Gavin Walcott & Dominick Stinzanni. Richard is also survived by his sister, Kathy (Joe) Lito and his nephew,...
Elfriede (Kugel) Knaup
May 6, 2014
Elfriede (Kugel) Knaup, 86 years old, of Rotterdam passed peacefully in the morning on Tuesday, May 6 after a long illness.She spent the final hours of her life in the company of her loving family and friends. She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Bernhard F. Knaup; her son Peter E. Knaup of Atlanta, GA; a sister Klara...
Fred A Marcantonio
May 5, 2014
Schenectady- Fred D. Marcantonio, 92, at rest Monday May 5, 2014. Fred was born in Utica, the son of Donato and Concetta Marcantonio. He later resided in Amsterdam and finally settled with his family in Schenectady. He attended local schools and later served as a United States Navy Seaman 1st Class during WWII on a Navy PBY Catalina aircraft, logging...
Mary Ann (Desorbo) Buksa
May 2, 2014
Schenectady - Mary Ann Buksa, 86, formerly of Schenectady, passed away peacefully Friday May 2, 2014 at St. Peter's Hospice in Albany. She was predeceased by her husband, Henry. She is survived by her son, Gary; Her brother, Andrew DeSorbo (Betty) and her nieces. A caring mother and devout Catholic, Mary Ann was a graduate of Mont Pleasant High School...
George E Pennell
Apr 28, 2014
George E. Pennell, 80 of Rotterdam, passed away on Monday, April 28, 2014, one day shy of his 81st birthday, at Ellis Hospital, surrounded by his family. A lifelong Schenectady resident, George was a graduate of Nott Terrace High School. He went on to serve in the U.S. Army and was honorably discharged in 1954.After his military service, George was...
Pauline S France
Apr 24, 2014
Guilderland- Pauline S. France, 74, passed away peacefully at her home, after a long illness on Thursday, March 24, 2014, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Schenectady, N.Y. on July 21, 1939, Pauline was the daughter of Frank and Grace Santillo. Pauline graduated from Mont Pleasant High School in 1957. She immediately went to work for New York State....
Clara (Swart) Carroll
Apr 23, 2014
Clara Carroll, 97, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 23, 2014 at the Guilderland Center Nursing Home. Clara was born in Duanesburg, NY, the daughter of the late Arthur and Loretta Coton Swart.Following her graduation from High School, Clara attended Hartwick College in Oneonta and graduated with an Associates Degree.She then worked for several years as a dietician. In addition...
Thomas J Nolan Jr
Apr 22, 2014
Thomas J. Nolan Jr. 69, of Albany died Tuesday April 22, 2014 at the VA Medical Center in Albany. Thomas was predeceased by his parents, Thomas and Marie Eck Nolan and his sister Clare Nolan. He served in the United States Army and was honorably discharged in 1968. He is survived by his cousins, Joan Palmer of Florida and Alice...
Terry George Touchette
Apr 19, 2014
Rotterdam - Terry George Touchette, 63, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday April 19, 2014. Born in Montpelier, VT., Terry was the son of George and Elizabeth Machia Touchette. Terry was a member of the Rotterdam Eagles Aerie 3610. He is survived by his wife, Sandra Mary Touchette. His son; Jim Touchette. His sister, Marie Henry and brother, Randy...
Tammy L (Ayer) Soucia
Apr 18, 2014
Tammy Ayer Soucia,44, passed away early Friday morning, April 18th at Home. Tammy Leaves behind her spouse, Tina Soucia, her daughter, Ashley Gilday and step-sons Shane, Shawn, and Greg Soucia. Tammy was also the beloved sister of Angel and Carmen Ayer. She was a beautiful soul with a heart of gold and was loved and will be missed by many....
Jeffrey C Lupi Sr
Apr 15, 2014
Rotterdam - Jeffrey C. Lupi Sr., 61, of Rotterdam, passed away unexpectantly at home on Tuesday. He was born on December 31, 1952 to the late Carmine and Edith (Riccardi) Lupi. Jeff graduated from Draper High School in 1970 and was a lifelong Rotterdam resident. He worked several years at General Electric in Schenectady and then became self employed until...
Carolyn A (Gaudio) Belensz
Apr 14, 2014
Rotterdam - Carolyn A. Gaudio Belensz, 88, entered into the arms of the Lord on Monday April 14, 2014. Carolyn was born in Schenectady on May 1, 1926 the daughter of the late Angelo Charles and Genevieve Pipito Gaudio. She was educated in local schools. Carolyn was the beloved wife of Frank J. Belensz. He passed away of February 20,...
Hazel Green
Apr 13, 2014
Rotterdam- Hazel Green, 94, at rest Sunday April 13, 2014. Hazel was born in Amsterdam and was a long time local resident. She was employed for many years with the Tobin Meat Packing Plant in Albany. She was a member of VFW Post 357 Hazel was the beloved wife of the late George H. Green; beloved mother of Peggy (Al...
Joseph L Zanta
Apr 9, 2014
Guilderland - Joseph L. Zanta, 80, passed away peacefully on Wednesday April 9, 2014. Born in Pittston, PA., he was the son of Angelo and Helen Alfano Zanta. Joe graduated from the former Mt. Pleasant High School then went on to serve our country in the United States Navy from 1952-1956.For 45 years, Joe and his wife Rose Marie, owned...
Lawrence Perkins
Apr 8, 2014
Rotterdam-Lawrence R. Perkins, 84, of Harrison Ave, passed away at Ellis Hospital on April 8, 2014 after a brief illness. He was born in Albany NY on March 18, 1930 and he was a lifelong area resident. He graduated from Mont Pleasant High School and was a Navy Veteran of the Korean War. He was a member of the VFW...
Richard H Stoffels Sr
Apr 8, 2014
Rotterdam- Richard H. Stoffels Sr., 77, passed into the Arms of Our Lord, on Tuesday April 8, 2014, surrounded by his loving family. Richard, the son of the late Louis Stoffels and Ruth Stoffels Wasson was born in Albany. He was a 1956 graduate of Philip Schuyler High School. He was employed by the New York State Division of Taxation...
Margaret G (O'Neil) Vincent
Apr 5, 2014
Margaret G. "Peggy" Vincent, 87 of Schenectady, passed away on Saturday, April5, 2014. Born in Boston, MA, she was the daughter of the late John H. O'Neil and Mary Lynch O'Neil. Margaret was educated in Massachusetts schools. She was the director of Admissions for St. Clare's Hospital until her retirement in 1988 after 35 years of service. During WWII she...
Tomasa Hernandez
Mar 28, 2014
Rotterdam- Tomasa Hernandez, 81, at rest Friday March 28, 2014. Tomasa was born on February 1, 1933 in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico to Tomas and Faviana Nieves Roldan. She lived in Puerto Rico for many years until moving to New York City with her husband Francisco and eventually settling in Schenectady where she raised her family. Tomasa was a devoted wife,...
Angeline A (Liberatore) Crevier
Mar 23, 2014
Schenectady - Angeline Annette Crevier, formerly of Schenectady, passed away peacefully at her home in Scotia with family surrounding her on Sunday March 23, 2014. Angeline was 87 years old. Angeline was born in Ansonia, Conn., on April 28, 1926 to the late William V. and Josephine Liberatore. Angeline was known to her friends as "Angela" and worked for many...
Jean E (Reisinger) Kirvin
Mar 21, 2014
Jean E. Kirvin, a long-time resident of Schenectady, N.Y., died on Friday, March 21, 2014at Fort Hudson Health Care Facility in Ft. Edward, N.Y., after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. Alzheimer's robbed Mom of many things, but hardest for her was having her intellect and independence undermined so furtively for so long by something so relentless. We would like...
