Obituaries

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...

Mar 5, 2024

Ronald E. Tanski, 88, of Niskayuna, passed away on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, at Ellis Hospital. Born on August 4, 1935, in Schenectady to the late Edmund and Veronica Bogucki Tanski, he was a beloved member of the community. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his wife, Rosemary, and by his sister, Constance Montgomery.

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Mar 3, 2024

ROTTERDAM - Thomas Columbus Gagliardi, 96, of Schenectady NY passed away on Monday March 3, 2024 at home with his family at his side.

He was born October 12th, 1927 in Schenectady, son of the late Leontino Gagliardi and Virginia Dagostino Gagliardi. He was predeceased by his wife Dorothea Gagliardi.

Thomas was a...

Mar 3, 2024

SCHENECTADY - Denise M. Lecce, 71, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, March 3, 2024.

Born in Rutland, VT she was the daughter of the late Lionel and Lillian (Gallipo) Carbonneau. She graduated in 1970 from Notre Dame High School in Schenectady.

Denise worked for the New York State Office of General...

Mar 2, 2024

ROTTERDAM - Andrew Francis Parisi, 34, passed away at home on March 2, 2024, surrounded by his loving family and nurses.  Born in Niskayuna, NY, he is the son of Adam G. Parisi and the late Christine M. Parisi (Ruzzo).

Andrew graduated from Mohonasen High School.  He held a Bachelor of Arts degree (geology) from Hartwick College,...

Mar 1, 2024

ROTTERDAM - Maria Campagnano, 88, passed away at Ellis Hospital on Friday, March 1, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Castel Campagnano, Italy, she was the daughter of the late Luigi Mone and Immacolata Audi Mone. Maria and her late husband Eugenio of 54 years came to the United States in 1976 to continue their journey. She...

Feb 27, 2024

ROTTERDAM – Kathryn A. “Katie” Boniewski, 37, passed away suddenly on Tuesday February 27, 2024. She was born in Schenectady on May 17, 1986 to Chester Boniewski and the late Deborah McCabe Boniewski. After graduating from Mohonasen High School, Katie became a pharmacy technician and worked at various pharmacies, including CVS in Rotterdam. She enjoyed being a vendor at...

Feb 23, 2024

ROTTERDAM - Edwin A. Agresta, 97, passed away peacefully on Friday February 23, 2024. He was born in Schenectady on December 18,1926 to the late Arcangelo and Marta Mastroianni Agresta. After graduating from Mont Pleasant High School, he joined the Navy in 1945. After being honorably discharged in 1946, he first attended Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa, earning...

Feb 19, 2024

CLIFTON PARK - David M. Chevalier, 68, passed away on Monday February 19, 2024 after a long illness. He was born in Schenectady on December 20, 1955 to the late George and Arlene Chevalier. Raised in Schenectady, after graduating, he owned and operated Bi Mor Army Navy in downtown Schenectady.

Survived by his wife, Kimberly A. Kincaid...

Feb 19, 2024

Rotterdam – Our beloved mother, Angelina M. Masullo sadly passed away peacefully in her home on Monday February 19, 2024 at the age of 93 surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Schenectady, Angelina was the youngest of seven children and the daughter of Italian immigrant parents Liberato and Antonetta (Viscusi) Miele and attended St. Joseph School...

Feb 16, 2024

ROTTERDAM - Donna Lynn Faboskay, 71, passed away on Friday February 16, 2024 at Ellis Hospital. She was born at Bellevue Maternity Hospital on March 1, 1952 to the late James and Sophie Goverske Faboskay. A lifelong resident of Rotterdam, Donna graduated from Schalmont Central High School. She attended SCCC and after starting her career with the state, she...

Feb 13, 2024

Robert "Bob(by) Creach” Creatura, a legend who could move seamlessly among scholarly, military and skilled labor worlds, passed away on February 13, 2024. Born on August 8, 1934 (“at the height of the Depression but before the invention of the TV or ball point pen”), Bob was fiercely independent and lived life on his own terms, even with declining...

Feb 12, 2024

GLENVILLE - David Allen Laurenty, 78, of Glenville, passed away peacefully on Monday February 12, 2024, at Kingsway Arms Nursing Home after a long and courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease. Born on December 27, 1945, in Albany to Dorothy Jane Phillips and John Ernest Laurenty, he was the eldest of four children and was raised in Scotia,...

Feb 10, 2024

Tanya passed away at her home on Saturday, February 10th surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Schenectady and was the daughter of Kathi DiCesare and Ronald DiDonna. She grew up in Scotia and spent several years in Florida, where she loved to be in the warm weather and at the beach, before relocating back to the...