Harvey J Agostara
Sep 20, 2012
Harvey J. Agostara, 63, of Schenectady, passed away on Thursday, September 20, 2012. Harvey was born in Schenectady and was a graduate of Mont Pleasant High school. He worked in maintenance for several area companies and was last employed at the Guilderland Public Library retiring in 2012. He was a dedicated volunteer at the St. Luke's Church Food Pantry, was...
Richard A Collins
Sep 17, 2012
Schenectady - Richard A. Collins, 62, of Rotterdam, died peacefully on September 17, 2012, at Ellis Hospital, with his family by his side, after a short battle with cancer. Rick was born in Schenectady on March 28, 1950 to the late David H. and Ruth L. (Sudmyer) Collins. Rick began working at General Electric in Schenectady in his early years....
Albina 'Bea' Valachovic
Sep 16, 2012
Rotterdam- Albina 'Bea' Valachovic, 94, at rest, Sunday, September 16, 2012 Bea was born in Schenectady, the daughter of the late Julius and Sarah Sarnowski. She was a graduate of Nott Terrace High School. A homemaker, Bea enjoyed spending time with her family and was very active in St. Gabriel's Church. Bea was the beloved wife of 54 years to...
Richard 'Dick' Stephen Patka Sr
Sep 13, 2012
Patka, Richard 'Dick' Stephen Patka, Sr., 61, of Schenectady, New York, passed away after a long struggle with cancer on September 13, 2012. Born in Schenectady on September 29, 1950, he was the son of the late Constantine and Pauline (Kovarovic) Patka and the twin brother of the late Robert Patka (1950-1965). Dick graduated from Mont Pleasant High School in...
Marjory Sommers Hokirk
Sep 23, 1934
SHARON SPRINGS - Marjory M. Sommers Hokirk born on September 23,1934 passed away at home on November 3, 2023. Proceeded in death by Richard (Dick) L. Hokirk the first, and daughter Janice A Tidball. She was the daughter of Bessie Sommers and Garrett Sommers. She grew up in the Woodlawn area of Schenectady, where she met her...
Marie Palumbo
Jul 15, 1905
Schenectady-Mrs. Marie Palumbo, age 97, a native of Schenectady, passed away peacefully at the home of her daughter in Vero Beach, FL on January 31, 2023. She was born in Schenectady on July 31, 1925, daughter of the late Joseph and Elizabeth (Gallo) Delafano and educated in Schenectady schools. She was united in marriage with Stephen Palumbo in Schenectady, on...
William "Bill" A Hiller Jr
Jul 12, 1905
Schenectady- William A. Hiller Jr. “Bill”, a long-time resident of Schenectady, NY, and beloved father of his five children, passed away on April 25, 2020 after a courageous struggle following a stroke. He was 82. Bill was born in Schenectady in 1937. He graduated from Mont Pleasant High School in 1955. Upon graduation, Bill joined the General Electric Company Telecommunications...
Louise (Mandigo) Palange
Jul 12, 1905
Schenectady- Louise Mandigo Palange, 94, passed away on Tuesday, July 28, 2020. She was born in Berlin, New Hampshire and moved to Corinth at the age of 4. While at Corinth High School she was a member of the band, National Honor Society, and Salutatorian of her senior class. After graduation she was employed by General Electric in Schenemctady in...
Paul R Marco Sr
Jul 12, 1905
Schenectady- Paul R. Marco, 74, passed away on August 9, 2020. Born in Schenectady NY, he was the son of George Marco and Grace (Lawrence) Marco. He was a graduate of Mohonasen High School. After graduating, he enlisted in the United States Air Force where he would serve his country honorably and faithfully. He worked as an electrician with Unions...
Frances "Fran" A (Suraci) White
Jul 12, 1905
Rotterdam- Frances “Fran” A. White, 96, passed away on Wednesday, August 26, 2020 in the presence of her sons. Born in Schenectady, NY, the daughter of the late Giuseppe and Rose Suraci. She married Ralph White in 1967. Fran was a devoted member of Our Lady Queen of Peace Parish where she was an active member of the Altar Rosary...
Corinne N Vanoort
Jul 12, 1905
Naples, FL– Corinne Nina VanOort, 84, passed away on Monday, March 23rd, 2020 in Naples, FL. Corinne is survived by her children, Douglas M. VanOort, Dawn Holley (Dave) and Deborah McGarry (Shaun) as well as eight grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband Richard VanOort. Corinne lived in Schenectady for eighty two years. She was an active member of Christ...
Hazel Marie Witecki
Jul 12, 1905
Niskayuna – Hazel Marie Witecki passed away on Thursday, June 11th, 2020 at her home of 69 years in Niskayuna. She was 98. Hazel was born in Albany, NY to her parents, the late William and Minnie (Spicer) Woods. Hazel had a 34-year career with Schenectady International, formerly Schenectady Chemical; and for the last 12 of those years she served...
Richard D Kubes
Jul 12, 1905
Rotterdam- Richard Kubes of Rotterdam passed away at his home on Saturday, April 18, 2020. Born on January 13, 1931, he was the son of the late Helen and Gerald Kubes. A 1919 graduate of Draper High School, he retired from the General Electric Company with 27 years of service. He was a member of the G.E. Quarter Century Club....
Pasquale B Basilio
Jul 12, 1905
Schenectady- Pasquale B. Basilio passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, March 31, 2020. He was born in Little Falls NY on November 17, 1927 to the late Antonio Basilio and Josephine Lamana. He was married to Mary Lupo. They were happily married for 65 years. He attended Little Falls Grade School on Church Street...
Dolores Burke
Jul 12, 1905
Schenectady- Dolores Burke, 90, passed away on Tuesday, September 29, 2020. She was born in Schenectady to the late Gustave C. Leschen Sr. and Evelyn Milliman Leschen. She was married to the late Thomas R. Burke. They were married in 1948 after Thomas returned from the war. Dolores was an excellent roller skater and loved to skate with Thomas by...
Regina Steenburgh
Jul 12, 1905
Guilderland- Regina Steenburgh passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, April 19, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in 1936 in Albany, NY to the late Joseph Cioppa and Dorina Cassiano Cioppa. She was married to the love of her life, the late Robert Steenburgh. They were happily married for 54 years. Regina graduated from Albany High...
Cosimo Lizzi Sr
Jul 12, 1905
Cosimo “Gus” Lizzi, 93, from Guilderland, NY, died at St. Peter’s Hospital, Hospice Inn in Albany, on April 18, 2020. He was born in Siderno, Italy on February 2, 1927. Gus married Jean (Furfaro) of Albany on November 21, 1948 and moved to Guilderland, where together, with his beloved wife, owned and operated Maplewood Farm from 1953 until they retired....
Rose A Caracciolo
Jul 12, 1905
Schenectady- Rose A. Caracciolo, 93, passed away on Monday, August 31, 2020. Born in Troy, NY, Rose was the youngest daughter of the late Gaetano and Anna Mazzola. She was raised in Troy, NY and became a Registered Nurse graduating from the St. Peter’s School of Nursing in 1947. In 1953, she married her beloved husband Joseph Caracciolo and moved...
William L Zubalik
Jul 12, 1905
Schenectady- William L. Zubalik “Uncle Bill,” 94, passed away on Wednesday, July 15, 2020. Born in Schenectady, he was the son of the late Ludvik and Elizabeth (Pernecky) Zubalik. After graduating High School, he worked for over 30 years with the General Electric Company. He enjoyed riding his bike, and could often be seen riding throughout Schenectady, Rotterdam, and Altamont...
Pedro Arocho Jr
Jul 12, 1905
Schenectady- Pedro Arocho Jr., 81, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, March 27, 2020 surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Puerto Rico to the late Pedro Arocho Sr. and Louisa Castro Arocho. He was married to Luz Maria Echevarria Arocho. They were happily married for 54 years. He received his education in Puerto Rico before coming...
