Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Mar 21, 2024

Duncan “Dunc” S. Hughes passed away unexpectedly on March 21, 2024, in Guilderland, NY.  Born and raised in Ann Arbor, MI, he went on to receive two degrees from his beloved University of Michigan, in Aerospace and Civil Engineering.  Following his graduation, Dunc was sent to Vietnam as a member of the United States Naval Mobile Construction Battalion MCB121,...

Mar 17, 2024

ROTTERDAM – Lucy Marie Iozzio, 96, passed away on Sunday March 17, 2024 at Ellis Hospital. She was born in Schenectady on November 11, 1927 to the late Giuseppe and Giovannina Qualantone Ragozzino. After graduating from Nott Terrace High School, Lucy worked as a secretary at General Electric until 1958, when she became a mother and homemaker. Lucy was...

Mar 16, 2024

SCHENECTADY - Thomas J. Harrison, III, 90 passed away Saturday, March 16, 2024.

Born and educated in Troy, he was the son of the late Thomas and Eleanor (Farrell) Harrison, Jr.  He graduated from Siena College and served honorably in the US Army.

Husband of the late Phyllis Ferneyhough; father of Thomas Harrison,...

Mar 15, 2024

ROTTERDAM - James J. Partington, III, 69 of Rotterdam, passed away Friday, March 15, 2024 after a long illness.

Born in St. Clare’s Hospital in Schenectady on May 31, 1954 he was the son of the late James Frances (Pochkar) Partington, Jr. James graduated from Schalmont High School in 1972 where he played football and...

Mar 15, 2024

SCHENECTADY - Robert W. “Bob” Carney, 87 passed away on Friday, March 15, 2024, at the Baptist Nursing Home following a short illness. He attended Draper High School before joining the construction workforce. Bob quickly became a Labor Foreman for DePoalo and Son General Contractors, where he worked tirelessly for over 30 years, “retiring” in 2002. Immediately after retiring...

Mar 14, 2024

Scott Randall Curtis

Born July 14, 1962          Died March 14, 2024

Scott was brought into this world on a fine midsummer day by Elizabeth Jane Willimott (Betty) and James Allen Curtis, Sr.  Reluctant to leave the secure confines of his mother’s womb, Scott needed to be pulled out feet first, kicking and screaming.  His twin...

Mar 14, 2024

ROTTERDAM – Cora M. Leja, 93, passed away peacefully on Thursday March 14, 2024 at home, with her loving niece, Patty, by her side. She was born in Schenectady on August 26, 1930 to the late Antonio and Angelina Fazio Scalzo. After graduating high school, Cora worked at General Electric Telecommunications as a secretary until her retirement. Cora enjoyed...

Mar 13, 2024

Nicholas A. Iacobucci, 89, died peacefully at home on March 13, 2024, after a long stay in the Albany Medical Center ICU fighting illness.

Appropriately born on Halloween in 1934, Nick was the son of the late Antonio and Maddalena Iacobucci.  His childhood was split between Schenectady, NY, where he was born, and Caiazzo, Italy.  During his...

Mar 11, 2024

NISKAYUNA - Arnold L. Smith, 70, passed away suddenly at home on March 11, 2024.

Born and educated in Schenectady he was the son of the late Frances and George Milliman. Arnold worked as a truck driver for over 25 years retiring from UPS Freight in 2017.

He served in the US Navy...

Mar 7, 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Sharon Mason on March 7, 2024.  She leaves behind a legacy of love, laughter, and cherished memories that will forever live on in our hearts.  Sharon and Brian Mason were married in 1967.   Sharon and Brian went on to have three daughters, Amy Hochmuth, Bridy Lucas and Tara...

Mar 7, 2024

To watch a family member pass away is very emotional. He had a kind heart and a beautiful soul.  We are extremely saddened by the passing on March 7, 2024, at The Schenectady Center for Nursing and Rehab of Norbert Joseph Fitzner. Born on June 6, 1942, in Schenectady, NY he was predeceased by his parents Anna (Grzybowski) and...

Mar 6, 2024

Robert “Bob” Michael Case, 65, of Glenville, NY, regretfully passed away suddenly on Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at Ellis Hospital from complications of pneumonia.

Bob, loving and selfless husband, father, and Poppy, known for his kind soul and lively spirit, was born on June 30th to his parents Richard and Barbara Case in Amsterdam, NY. He graduated...

Mar 5, 2024

SCOTIA – Sadly, Peter W. Samuels AKA “Bad Dog” passed away at home suddenly on Tuesday March 5, 2024 at the age of 64. Peter was born in Watertown, NY on May 5, 1959 to the late Peter and Barbara Ann Vout Egan. Later, Peter would be adopted by Harold and Evelyn Samuels and raised as an only child....

Mar 5, 2024

SCHENECTADY – Agnese Christina Franco, 90, of Ingersoll Place, Consaul Road, [formerly of Keyes Avenue], has passed away on March 5, 2024. Agnese was born on January 29, 1934, in Albany to the late Vincenzo and Raphael Romeno DiTrapano.

Agnese grew up in the South End of Albany, attending The Cathedral Academy and The Academy of Holy...