Obituaries

Mar 22, 2013

Albert P.Radzewicz, 91, of Guilderland passed away on Friday, March 22, 2013 at Van Rensselaer Manor in Troy. Born in Frackville, PA, Albert was the son of the late John and Agnes Yasuolinas Radzewicz. As a young man, Albert worked in the coal mines. He joined the Civilian Conservation Corps in 1937 and enlisted with the United States Army in...

Mar 21, 2013

Schenectady- Tina P. Pironi, 93, at rest on Wednesday March 21, 2013 at the Guilderland Center Nursing Home. Born in Schenectady, Tina was the beloved daughter of the late Philip and Rose (Volpe) Occhino. Tina's work history included employment with, Cohen's Furniture Store in Schenectady and the Schenectady Trust Company. She was later employed for many years as an Accounting...

Mar 18, 2013

Charlottesville, Virginia- Marguerite A. (Lane) VanBumble, 95, formerly of Glenville, N.Y. at rest Monday, March 18, 2013. Marguerite was born in Lanesville, N.Y. on September 14, 1917. She was the beloved daughter of the late Alsup and Mary (Mulhearn) Lane. She was a graduate of Hunter High School and later graduated from Hunter College with a Teaching Degree. She began...

Mar 17, 2013

Rotterdam- Frank D. Agresta, 84, at rest Sunday March 17, 2013. Frank was born in Amsterdam, the beloved son of the late Joseph and Rosalina (Pirfo) Agresta. He was a graduate of Wilbur Lynch High School, Class of 1946.He served in the U.S. Army from 1950 to 1952. Frank was a 1956 graduate of Hudson Valley Community College. He moved...

Mar 14, 2013

Schenectady- Frank Gentile. Frank passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 14, 2013, at Baptist Health Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born on February 28, 1927, in Schenectady, NY, he was the son of the late Giuseppe and Philomena Gentile. He was a WWII Navy veteran and a retired NYS employee. Frank was a gambler. He didn't care if he was in...

Mar 14, 2013

Mary Z. Cappiello, 91, passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2013, at home after a short illness. She was born on March 30, 1921 in Alvigliano, Caserta,Italy, the daughter of the late Rocco and Amelia Altieri Zullo. Mary attended Nott Terrace High School. On December 8, 1940 she married Constante Cappiello. He passed away on October 11, 2009. Mary was...

Mar 12, 2013

Robert B. Zullo, 97, died Tuesday, March 12, 2013 and Baptist Nursing Home after a short illness. Born September 13, 1915 in Scotia, NY to the late Nicholas and Anna Foster Zullo. Robert was the owner/operator of Mohawk Freight Lines in Albany, and was a self-employed Teamster. After retirement, Robert purchased a farm in Ballston Spa where he raised horses...

Mar 11, 2013

Margaret Vitelli, 92, of Fiero Ave Passed away at Ellis Hospital surrounded by her loving familyon March 11, 2013 after a brief illness. Born in Amsterdam NY in 1920 she was the youngest daughter of 13 children of Ferdinand and Anna Lomardi Botch. Until her retirement in 1982 she was employed as a cook at Mohanensen School. She married John...

Mar 11, 2013

Burnt Hills, NY In the home he built and surrounded by his adoring family, Trieste Vincenzo Savona surrendered into Gods loving arms on Monday, March 11, 2013.Born in Schenectady, NY on August 24, 1960, he was the proud son of Antonio and Lena Savona both of Frosinone, Italy.Trieste married his beautiful wife, Denise on August 6, 1994 and enjoyed 18...

Mar 10, 2013

Agnes Theresa Hyam, of Schenectady passed away on Sunday, March 10, 2013 at Ellis Hospital, she was 82. Agnes was born in Schenectady, the daughter of the late Dennis Kennedy and Theresa Zubal.She was a graduate of Draper High School. Agnes' work career included two years with General Electric as an order typist. She was employed for many years with...

Mar 9, 2013

Mildred BFink, 72 of Linden Street and formrly of Delanson Passed away at home after a courageous battle with breast cancer. She was born in 1941 in Delanson a daughter of Austin and Ruth Gage Lambert. Milly was married to Raymond Fink who died on Novemebr 2 2009. She is survivedby her 5 children Robin Boniecki (Robert Ferguson) Arlene( Bob)...

Mar 9, 2013

Duanesburg - Lauraine Gail Demers, 70, of Western Turnpike, passed away Saturday March 9, 2013 at the Wilkinson Resident Healthcare Center in Amsterdam after a long illness. Born in Niskayuna on September 4, 1942, Lauraine was the daughter of Phillip and Florence Van Alstyne Crouch. Lauraine will be remembered as a kind hearted and loving mother. She is survived by...

Mar 9, 2013

Mildred E. Szemela, 88, died Saturday, March 9, 2013 at home after a short illness. Mildred was born on August 28, 1924 in Scotia, NY to Roy and Alice Adams Hammill. She attended Scotia-Glenville school, graduating with the class of 1942. She worked at General Electric with Finserv. Most recently she was a crossing guard at Craig and Lincoln Avenue...

Mar 2, 2013

Pamela M. Curtis, 54, of Rotterdam, NY, passed away unexpectedly on March 2, 2013.She was born in Fitchburg, Massachusetts on May 24, 1958 and graduated from Fitchburg High School in 1976.Pam is survived by John Curtis, her husband of 22 years; her daughter Jacklyn Livi,Jacklyn's fiancee Brandon Roberts and her grandson Carson Roberts; stepchildren John and Kristen Curtis; mother Eva...

Mar 1, 2013

Lionel P. Galarneau, 74 of Rotterdam, passed away on Friday, March 1, 2013 in Pittsfield, MA. Born in Cohoes, Lionel was the son of the late Lionel and Marie Lola DeadwareGalarneau. He was a graduate of Waterford High School and served honorably in the United States Navy. Following his discharge, Lionel worked for the NYS Dept. of Audit and Control...

Feb 27, 2013

Feb 27, 2013

Barbara A. (Brennan) Brenneman, 67 of Schenectady, passed away at home on Wednesday, February 27, 2013, surrounded by her loving family. Barbara was born in Gloversville, NY and was a graduate of Colonie High School. She worked as a Medical Secretary for 25 years at St. Clare's Hospital retiring in 2008. Barbara was predeceased by her father Alvin L. Brenneman...

Feb 23, 2013

Rotterdam - Edward A. Cardinal, 86, passed away peacefully at home on February 23, 2013 with his family by his side. Edward was born on March 2, 1926 in Schenectady to the late Eugene Cardinal and Malvina (Fournier) Cardinal. Edward was a World War II veteran assigned to the 45th Infantry Division participating in the Battle of the Bulge and...

Feb 19, 2013

Rose "Dolly" Gentile- Dolly passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 19, 2013, at Baptist Health Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born on January 16, 1926, in Schenectady, NY, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Antoinette Farina.Dolly lived in Schenectady for her whole life, where she married, raised a son, and cared for her grandchildren.Dolly was one of the...

Feb 17, 2013

Scott A. Trudeau Rotterdam - Scott A. Trudeau, 50, passed away suddenly Sunday,February 17,2013 at home. Born September 2, 1962 in Nassau, NY, the son of Fred and Velma Fisher Trudeau. He was educated in East Greenbush Schools. Recently, Scott worked as a clerk for Trudeau Tax Preparation. Previously he worked at the former Matt's Grill as a cook. He...