Kevin Swart
Dec 8, 2013
Kevin Swart, 39, of Schenectady, died suddenly on Sunday, December 8, 2013. Kevin was born in Niskayuna and graduated from Burnt Hills High School in 1992. He worked for many years at area restaurants and has been working as a stylist for ten years and most recently at Serendipity Salon & Spa. Kevin loved the ocean, and was a fantastic...
Santina Salamone
Dec 6, 2013
Palm Harbor Fl- Santina "Tina" Salamone- 85, of Schenectady and Clearwater Fl passed away peacefully at Brookside Hospice House in Florida. She had been ill for several months. Tina was born in Schenectady on December 6, 1928 the only child of Anthony and Rose Sifo Salamone. Tina was raised and educated in Schenectady attending the former Mont Pleasant High School....
Martin E Ranze
Dec 4, 2013
Martin E. Ranze, 83, of Rotterdam, died Wednesday, December 4, 2013 at Ellis Hospital. Martin was born in Schenectady, the son of the late Jerry and Matilda Capullo Ranze. He served in the U.S. Army in Korea as a Heavy Artillery Specialist and was honorably discharged in 1953. Martin worked as a Supervisor in the Print Data Services Department at...
Mary R (Stewart) Ketcham
Dec 2, 2013
Guilderland - Mary Ruth Ketcham passed away at Ellis Hospital on December 2nd. She joins her beloved husband of 50 years, Walter, who died in 2001. Born in Brooklyn on January 6th, 1929 to David Stewart and Ruth Tierney Stewart, Mary was one of three daughters and three sons. A devoted wife and mother of 6, Mary was a terrific...
Nicholas J "Nick" Capra
Dec 2, 2013
Rotterdam- Nicholas J. "Nick " Capra, 83, at rest Monday December 2, 2013. Nick was born and raised in Schenectady, the son of the late Joseph and Josephine Giallombardo Capra. He was a graduate of Vocational High and was later employed as a machinist at General Electric for 37 years retiring in 1987. A musician, Nick played bass with "The...
Donald G Patneaude
Dec 2, 2013
Rotterdam Junction -- Donald G. "Uncle Donald" Patneaude, 72, passed away at the Albany Stratton VA Medical Center on Dec. 2 after a brief illness. Donald was born in Colchester, Vermont, on Feb. 22, 1941, to the late Clarence and Lea (Gamelin) Patneaude. He graduated from St. Joseph's Academy in Schenectady and remained lifelong friends with many classmates. He enlisted...
Arleen L (Townsend) Mcdevitt
Dec 1, 2013
Arleen L. McDevitt, age, 69, died Sunday December 1, 2013 after a long illness of heart disease.She was the wife of John R. McDevitt for 47 years. She was born in Glens Falls, NY, August 12, 1944, the daughter of Neil (deceased) & Noella Townsend. She graduated from Hudson Falls High School, SUNY Oswego and Masters Degree from SUNY Plattsburgh,...
Edgar N Brockett
Nov 30, 2013
Schenectady - Edgar N. Brockett, 84, passed away on Saturday November 30, 2013, with his loving family by his side. Born in Schenectady, the son of the late Edwin and Anna Marie Brockett, Edgar was a graduate of Draper High School. He served in the Army during the Korean War, receiving the Bronze Star for his actions.With his wife he...
Leona B (Martini) Doberneck
Nov 30, 2013
Rotterdam - Leona B. Doberneck, 81, passed away Saturday, November 30, 2013, at home surrounded by her loving family. Born in Schenectady, Leona was the daughter of the late Lee and Aldina Martini, and a graduate of Mt. Pleasant High School. Prior to raising her family she was employed by the General Electric Co. Leona was a homemaker for several...
Thomas J Matalavage
Nov 30, 2013
Thomas J. Matalavage, 88 formerly of Stamford, NY and North Topsaid Beach, NC, passed away on November 30, 2013 at Kingsway Community in Schenectady. Thomas was born in Mahanoy City, PA, he was the son of the late Thomas and Julia YanuskyMatalavage.He was a graduate of East Stroudsburg State College and was instrumental in the design of a New York...
Wayne James
Nov 30, 2013
Schenectady- Wayne R. James, 46, of Schenectady passed away on November 30, 2013 after a brief illness. He was born on August 23 1967 in Massena NY a son of the late George James and Lynette LaFountain of Schenectady. He was employed as a mechanic in the Schenectady area. Wayne is survived by his companion Patricia Childs, and three children...
William F Bosy Sr
Nov 29, 2013
Schenectady - William F. Bosy Sr., 90, of Schenectady, passed away Friday November 29, 2013 at Ellis Hospital. Born in Schenectady, he was the son of the late Zachary and Katherine Belczyk Bosy. A graduate of the former Nott Terrace High School, Bill served in the U.S. Army during World War II and was the personal cook for Lt. General...
Howard A Cain
Nov 28, 2013
Schenectady - Howard Andrew Cain, 55, of Schenectady, passed away Thursday November 28, 2013 at Ellis Hospital. Born in Caracas, Venezuela, Howard served in the United States Army from 1979-1991. He is survived by his loving mother, Auristhela Lazo Cain of Dallas, TX. His beloved brothers and sisters,Guido Lazo of Caracas, Venezuela; Auristhela Cain-Reinen of Long Island, NY; Giselle Cain-Czopyk...
Barbara "Barb" Mcnierney
Nov 26, 2013
Rotterdam- Barbara "Barb" McNierney, 57, at rest suddenly, on Tuesday November 26, 2013. Barb was born in Detroit, Michigan. She was a graduate of Wayne University with an Associate Degree in Occupational Therapy. For ten years Barb used her loving skills as the foster Mom of physically and developmentally disabled children. She was a member of VFW Post 4422 in...
Carmen (Falvo) Tripoli
Nov 17, 2013
Carmen (Falvo) Tripoli, 85, of Rotterdam entered peacefully into the arms of our Lord on November 17, 2013, surrounded by her loving family. Carmen was born in 1928 to Nicholas Falvo and Rose Bianco in Bronx, NY, and lived in the Schenectady area the majority of her life.She graduated from Nott Terrace High School in 1947 and then graduated from...
Joseph R Olsheski
Nov 16, 2013
Rotterdam- Joseph R. Olsheski, 66, passed away unexpectedly on November 16, 2013. He was the son of Anna Olsheski of Avoca PA. He graduated from Penn State University with a degree in mechanical engineering. He joined GE upon graduation where he was employed in the Steam Turbine Department until retirement. He was a scout master of Troop 32 for many...
Rose M (Cappello) Ciervo
Nov 15, 2013
Rose M. Ciervo passed into eternal life on Friday, November 15, 2013 after a long illness. Rose was born in Schenectady on September 22, 1918, the daughter of the late Francesco and Concetta (nee Cappello) Ciervo. A graduate of the former Mont Pleasant High School, Rose received her normal school teaching diploma from Walsh College (New Jersey) and then went...
John M Aini Jr
Nov 12, 2013
John M. Aini Jr. Rotterdam, NY - John M. Aini Jr. 58, passed away unexpectedly on November 12, 2013.Born in Cohoes, he was the son of Vina Aini and the late John M. Aini Sr. John was a sales representative for The Daily Gazette, retiring after 42 years of service.During his tenure at The Daily Gazette he also worked hard...
Lionel "Jim" Liggett
Nov 12, 2013
Schenectady - Lionel "Jim" Liggett, 87, of Schenectady, passed away Tuesday November 12, 2013 at Kingsway Arms Nursing Center. Born in Schenectady, He was the son of the late Joseph and Alice Turnbull Liggett. Jim was an electrician with the Signal Bureau of the City of Schenectady retiring in 1987 after 30 years of service. He was a member of...
Polly S (Smith) Cure
Nov 11, 2013
Guilderland - CURE, Polly S. - Polly Smith Cure, 89, entered peacefully into eternal rest in the arms of our Lord on Veteran's Day, Monday, November 11, 2013 at Our Lady of Mercy Life Center, embraced by the love of her family. Polly was born in Kingston, NY on May 10, 1924, to Dr. Reuben Smith and Olive Hill Smith,...
