Obituaries

Apr 9, 2024

ROTTERDAM - On the morning of Tuesday April 9, 2024, Cathy Marie Denny (67) peacefully entered her eternal rest. Cathy was born on June 10, 1956 in the city of Amsterdam. She was the daughter of the late Frank and Arlene Jurusik.  Cathy grew up in the town of Rotterdam and was a graduate of Mohonasen Senior High School....

Apr 9, 2024

ROTTERDAM - Jean Lasorsa, 89, passed away suddenly and peacefully at home on Tuesday April 9, 2024, with her beloved husband by her side. Born Luigia Abbadessa on November 10, 1934 in Giovinazzo, Italy, she was the daughter of Domenico and Raffaella (Palmiotto) Abbadessa. She met her husband, Saverio Lasorsa in 1956 and they were married on June 10,...

Apr 5, 2024

ROTTERDAM - Cesare Leonetti, 75, passed away on Friday April 5, 2024 at St. Peter’s Hospital in Albany. A calling hour will be held on Thursday April 11th from 10am to 11am at the DeMarco Stone Funeral Home, 1605 Helderberg Ave., Rotterdam, followed by a funeral service at 11am. He will then be interred at Evergreen Memorial Park. Condolences...

Apr 4, 2024

Schenectady - Louise (Cirillo) Bonafede passed away peacefully while in residence at the Fulton Center for Rehabilitation and Health in Gloversville, NY on Thursday April 4, 2024. Born May 13,1935, she was the youngest daughter born to the late Guiseppe and Consiglia Cirillo of Schenectady. She graduated from Mont Pleasant High School in 1953. Louise worked in hospitality at...

Apr 2, 2024

Schenectady – Mrs. Louise Ellen Neri, age 86, passed away peacefully on Tuesday April 2, 2024, after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s disease. Her last moments of life were spent with the love and support of her family at her side.

Louise was born in Gloversville, NY on February 15, 1938. She was the daughter of the...

Apr 2, 2024

In Loving Memory of Eileen Mary Shafer (Gabso)

Eileen Mary Shafer (Gabso), loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, 85, passed away with her family by her side on April 2, 2024, in Albany, New York. She is predeceased by her husband of 57 years, Raymond F. Shafer, Jr and her son, James Love (Tina).

Eileen...

Mar 29, 2024

Guilderland- John “Jay” Chambers, age 74, passed away at his home on Friday, March 29, 2024 after his 10 year battle with cancer. Jay was born August 30, 1949, he was the son of the late Leslie E. Chambers and Joan (Howlan) Chambers.

Jay graduated from Albany High School in 1967. In 1975, Jay joined the Albany...

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...