Joanne L. Zanta
May 5, 2024
Joanne L. Zanta (Heffron) of Scotia, NY passed away on Sunday May 5, 2024 due to complications from Alzheimers. Joanne is survived by her husband, Angelo C. Zanta; her son, John M. Linsky (Lindsay) and their children, McKenna C. and John P. Linsky; her son, Michael J. Linsky (Brandy) and their son Tyler J. Linsky; her step-children, Michael A....
Carol A. Delucia
May 3, 2024
ROTTERDAM - Carol A. DeLucia, 76, passed away peacefully on Friday May 3, 2024 at Albany Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family. Born and raised in Schenectady, after graduating from Schalmont High School, Carol began working for NY State, before taking time to raise her three children. She then went to cosmetology school and was a stylist for...
Janice S Falcone
May 3, 2024
Janice Falcone, 86, passed away after a brief illness on Friday, May 3, 2024, with her closest family by her side. Born in Essex, New York, Janice was the daughter of the late Jesse Stiles and Walter Parker.
After graduating from Willsboro high school, Janice went on to Mildred Elley Business School to receive her education, living...
Louis A. Fasolino
May 2, 2024
Obituary of Louis “Corky” Anthony Fasolino DeMarco Stone Funeral Home, Rotterdam, NY Louis “Corky” Anthony Fasolino was reunited with his beloved wife, Chrystene A. Fasolino, in heaven as he has peacefully passed away at the age of 86, of natural causes on Thursday, May 2, 2024 at the Schenectady Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing. Louis was born December 30, 1937...
Carol Reilly
May 2, 2024
SLOANSVILLE - Carol A. Reilly, 72, passed away peacefully on Thursday May 2, 2024.
Born in Schenectady she was the daughter of the late Charles and Virginia (Jameson) Barthelmas. Carol graduated from Draper High School. She worked for Blue Cross Blue Shield. Carol cherished her grandchildren and spending time with family and friends. She also enjoyed taking...
Douglas N. Ryan, Sr.
Apr 29, 2024
ROTTERDAM - Douglas N. Ryan, Sr., dedicated husband, father, grandfather (Papa), and great-grandpa, passed away on Monday April 29, 2024 at the age of 90. Born in Rotterdam, Doug was the son of the late John and Elizabeth (Connell) Ryan. He was predeceased by his loving wife of 66 years, Patricia J. Ryan, siblings, Betty (Ryan) Sitzer and Carol...
Deborah Webster (Halakan)
Apr 28, 2024
It is with deepest sadness that we announce the peaceful passing, in the comfort of her home, of Deborah Webster. With grace and dignity, Deb surrounded herself with her loving family to bid them farewell and then passed on April 28th, 2024. Deborah was born in Schenectady on February 17th, 1952, to the late Dewey and Constance Webster. She...
Lorraine A. Della Villa
Apr 28, 2024
Schenectady - On April 28th a month shy of her 98th birthday, Lorraine Della Villa, mother of Paul, Laurie and Marc Della Villa peacefully passed on. She was the grandmother of Jesse, Paul and Lauren, Julie and Ryan, Jake, Mia, and Valentine (the children of mothers, Paula DiGiuseppe, Casey Rutkowski, Nycole Rodriguez and Laurie). She was great-grandmother to Addie,...
Nicola Melillo
Apr 27, 2024
Rotterdam - Nicola Melillo, 79, entered eternal peace on April 27, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Nicola was born in Alvignano, province of Caserta, Italy on June 10, 1944. He worked and owned a Café/Bar in Alvignano before immigrating to America in 1973. He settled in Ravena with his wife Antonetta...
Shirley B. Herchenroder
Apr 27, 2024
ALTAMONT - Shirley B. Herchenroder, 96, was welcomed to her heavenly home on April 27, 2024. She was born in Guilderland Center, N.Y. to the late Gustave and Eva (Ogsbury) Ferbert. She was a member of the last group of students to attend the Cobblestone School House, and then graduated from Voorheesville High School, being voted “Prettiest”...
Wanda M. Grigoleit
Apr 22, 2024
ROTTERDAM – Wanda Mary Grigoleit, 95, was called by the angels on April 22, 2024 to live among them in Heaven. She was the daughter of the late John August Ruskowski and Maria Apollonia Jasniewicz Ruskowski.
Wanda was a lifelong resident of Schenectady and Rotterdam, and was the youngest in a family of 10 children. Both of...
Thelma Askew
Apr 19, 2024
SCHENECTADY - Thelma Ann (McBurney) Askew, 86, of Schenectady, New York, passed away on April 19, 2024. Born on August 13, 1937, she was the only daughter of Elizabeth White McBurney and Alexander Thomas McBurney, and the beloved wife of Richard Askew.
Thelma had a fulfilling life where she pursued various interests and roles. She...
Viola M. Gugliuzza
Apr 17, 2024
Viola Gugliuzza, 100, of Glenville, New York, passed away on April 17, 2024. She was born in Schenectady on April 15, 1924, to the late Joseph and Ida Schmuckmeier Bonk.
She graduated from Draper High School,and worked for a time at the General Electric Company. She married Anthony Gugliuzza in 1949, and raised their four children, of...
Judith R. Pugliese
Apr 15, 2024
Rotterdam – Judith R. Pugliese, 85, passed away on Monday, April 15, 2024. Born in Schenectady, New York, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Edith (Ciccarelli) Rosano.
For many years, she was an Administrative Secretary for the Galesi Group before retiring. She was a member of Our Lady Queen of Peace Church.
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Janet D. Lontrato
Apr 14, 2024
ROTTERDAM - Janet D. Lontrato, 81, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday April 14, 2024 surrounded by her beloved family. She was born on August 22, 1942 to the late Robert J. and Ethel A. Countermine Sweet. After graduating high school, she married Anthony R. Lontrato. She worked at Carl Company as the head of receiving before becoming...
Patricia A. Oare
Apr 10, 2024
Schenectady – Patricia A. Oare, age 84 originally of Gloversville, and resided in Caroga Lake for many years, died Wednesday April 10, 2024 after a long and courageous battle with an illness, at her home with her loving family by her side.
Patricia, was born on March 17, 1940 in Cobleskill N.Y., the daughter of the late...
Cathy M. Denny
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....
Jean Lasorsa
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,...
Cesare Leonetti
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...
Louise Bonafede
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...
