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,...
Marie L (Grato) Smylie
Nov 11, 2013
Marie L. Smylie, 81 of Rotterdam, died Monday, November 11, 2013 at Ellis Hospital. Born in Manhattan, NYMarie was the daughter of the late Charles and Josephine Mule Grato. She was employed as a seamstress at Cohoes Manufacturing for many years. In addition to her parents, Marie was also predeceased by her beloved husband, William "Bill" Smylie who died on...
Verne "Les" Jess
Nov 10, 2013
Colonie- Verne Leslie "Les" Jess, 77, at rest suddenly, Sunday, November 10, 2013. Les was born in Rotterdam, the son of the late Edward and Edna Jess. He was a graduate of Draper High School Class of 1954. Les was a U.S. Air Force veteran who graduated from Pilot Training School in 1954. He was employed by theNiagara Mohawk Power...
Kaylee Sue Vannostrand
Nov 6, 2013
Schenectady, N.Y.- Kaylee Sue Van Nostrand, 27, died suddenly November 6, 2013. Kaylee was born February 13, 1986 in Schenectady, N.Y.She attended Mohansen High School and worked as a home health care aide.She is pre-deceased by grandparents Doris and Russell Van Nostrand of Marshalls Creek, PA, as well as many cousins. Left to cherish her memory are her loving parents...
Judith A Nelson
Nov 5, 2013
Rotterdam, N.Y.- Judith Ann Nelson,70,died peacefully on November 5, 2013 after a prolonged illness. Judith was born April 9, 1943 in Schenectady, N.Y. the daughter of the late George and Cora (Marshall) King. She was the beloved wife of 52 years to Harry Nelson whom she married on April 30, 1961; beloved mother of the late Kathleen Carroll; beloved mother-...
Thomas Kavanaugh
Nov 5, 2013
San Diego California- Tom Kavanaugh, 39, passed away at his home on Tuesday November 5 , 2013 in San Diego after a long struggle with a debilitating physical illness. Born on April 23, 1974 he was raised in Guilderland and graduated with honors from Guilderland High School Class of 1992 where he played lacrosse and footballand was a class officer....
Joyce M (Roe) Denovio
Nov 5, 2013
Worcester-Joyce M. DeNovio, 72, passed away Tuesday November 5,2013 after being stricken at home. Joyce was born October 22 ,1941 to the late Jess an Fannie Lewis Roe in the Town of Schoharie. She was employed as a certified nurse's assistant at the Glendale Home for many years, retiring in 1996. Joyce was member of the Moose Lodge of Schenectady...
Diane S Keyser
Nov 3, 2013
Guilderland- Diane S. Keyser, 60, at rest November 3, 2013. Diane was born in Utica, N.Y. and resided in Guilderland for many years. She was a graduate of Maria College School of Nursing. Diane's career was spent at the Stratton VA Medical Center where she was employed in various capacities. Diane was the beloved daughter of Norman and Emily Satterlee;...
Isabella (Dirienzo) Vinciguerra
Nov 3, 2013
Isabella Vinciguerra, 94 of Rotterdam died Sunday, November 3, 2013 at Baptist Health, Nursing & Rehabilitation in Scotia. Born in Buffalo, Isabella was the daughter of the late Francis and Maria DiRienzo. She was a graduate of the former Schenectady High School.Isabella worked as a cook and waitress at the former Towne Tavernin Rotterdam for 45 years. She was a...
Drusilla A (Culver) Massaro
Nov 2, 2013
Drusilla A. Culver Massaro, 82 of Ormond Beach, Fla. passed away on Saturday, November 2, 2013 at the Florida Hospital Memorial Medical Center in Daytona Beach, Fla. Born in Schenectady, Drusilla was the daughter of the late Clarence and Grace Hallenbeck Culver. "Dru" was a graduate of Draper High School in Rotterdam and worked as the manager of the Mutual...
Kaitlyn D Low
Nov 2, 2013
Rotterdam Junction - Kaitlyn D. Low, 25, passed away suddenly on Saturday November 2, 2013. Kaitlyn is the beloved daughter of Christopher and Ruth Low of Rotterdam and the loving granddaughter of Nana Banana. She also leaves behind her beloved brother, Christopher Low II and her loving fiancé, Peter Alioto. Kaitlyn is also survived by many aunts, uncles and cousins....
Howard O Towle
Nov 1, 2013
Guilderland - Howard O. Towle, 88 of Guilderland, passed away Thursday, November 1st after a short illness.Howard was born in Brooklyn, NY, son of Margaret and Robert Towle.He was the loving husband of Gloria Towle, devoted father of Gloria Towle-Hilt and Deborah Towle Marcil and sons-in-law, Robert Hilt (deceased) and Roger Levinthal of Guilderland, respectively.He is survived by his sister,...
John E Trowbridge
Oct 31, 2013
John Trowbridge, 71, passed away suddenly on October 31, 2013. Born in Schenectady on August 5, 1942, he was the son of the late WIlbur and Rose Trowbridge. John graduated from Schalmont High School and went on to attend Northwestern University.He then completed a masters degree in Psychology from Syracuse University. He served in the US army in Vietnam from...
Ronald H Battaglia Sr
Oct 30, 2013
Rotterdam- Ronald H. Battaglia Sr. , 76, at rest Wednesday, October 30, 2013. Ron was born in Gloversville, the son of the late Henry and Margaret "Peg"(Hicks) Battaglia. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1954 to 1958. After his military service Ron was employed in various capacities at the General Electric Co. in Schenectady. He later workedin the Water...
