Robert W. Gerow
Dec 16, 2023
Rotterdam - Robert William Gerow, 85, of Rotterdam, NY was called to Heaven on Saturday, December 16, 2023.
Bob was born on May 19, 1938, in Camden, NY to the late Carl August and Reba Marr Gerow. He was a graduate of Oriskany Falls High School in Oriskany Falls, NY. Following graduation, Bob served our country as...
Dorothy R. Pezze
Dec 15, 2023
GUILDERLAND- Dorothy Ruth Haskell Pezze, homemaker, bookkeeper, fashionista and consummate prankster, passed away on Friday, December 15, 2023, at her home, after a long battle originating from complications of squamous cell carcinoma. She was 94.
Dorothy was born on April 19, 1929, in New York City to the late James and Margaret (Rita Mary O’Connor) Haskell. She...
Arthur "Art" Fischer
Dec 15, 2023
Arthur “Art” Fischer 76, of Scotia, New York recently passed away. Art was employed by the General Electric Company for over 40 years.
He was predeceased by his parents Eleanor and Pete Fischer. Art is survived by his loving sisters Kathy Gallo (Walter “Butch” Miller) and Pam (Doug) Durrant along with several nieces and nephews.
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Patricia Ballmes
Dec 14, 2023
SCHENECTADY - Patricia Ballmes, 60, passed away on Thursday December 14, 2023 after a long illness. She was born on November 19, 1963 in Niskayuna to the late Eugene and Edith Rogers Ballmes. She worked as an LPN at Kingsway Nursing Center. She enjoyed traveling, dancing, and eating out. She was predeceased by her brother Gene Ballmes, Jr.
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Deborah Navaretta
Dec 12, 2023
Deborah A. Navaretta, 71, passed away on Tuesday December 12, 2023 after a brief illness. She was born in Schenectady on September 17, 1952 to the late Vincent and Sylvia Rotundo Navaretta. After high school, she worked at Denbey’s in retail. She loved cats and playing Bingo.
Debby is survived by her sisters, Denise Goodell and Sylvia...
Sally M. Macdormand
Dec 12, 2023
Sally M. MacDormand, 92, of Rotterdam, passed peacefully on Tuesday, December 12, 2023. Born in Winchester, MA, Sally was the daughter of the late Gordo and Gertrude Horn. She attended local schools in Winchester and moved to Schenectady with her husband and children in 1962. Sally worked for several years with the Head Start Program at Draper School in Rotterdam....
Michael A. Chiofalo
Dec 10, 2023
Rotterdam - Michael A. Chiofalo 74, passed away at home on December 10,2023 after along illness with his loving family by his side . Mike was born in Schenectady on December 11, 1948, the son of the late Albert and Sandra Chiofalo.
Michael graduated from Mohonasen High School in 1966, Hudson Valley Community College in 1968 and...
Jeffrey M. Cascini
Dec 8, 2023
GUILDERLAND - Jeffrey Mark Cascini died peacefully at his home on Friday December 8, 2023. He was born on January 1, 1976, to Richard and Sandra Cascini. He was a graduate of Guilderland High School and employed at NYS Tax and Finance.
He was a loving son, brother, husband, father, and friend to many. Jeffrey...
Austin D. Hutton
Dec 7, 2023
GUILDERLAND - Austin Daniel Hutton, 105 years old, led a long, well-lived life. He was a family man, veteran and friend to many. He passed away peacefully on December 7, 2023, at home surrounded by his family.
Austin's wit and humor were one of his most memorable qualities, leaving laughter and smiles on faces that...
Benjamin Stachewicz
Dec 3, 2023
ROTTERDAM - Benjamin W. Stachewicz, Jr., 82, passed away at his home surrounded by his family on Sunday December 3, 2023 after a short illness. A lifelong resident of Rotterdam, Ben was born on October 6, 1941 to Benjamin M. and Jane (Stryjek) Stachewicz. His parents instilled in him a love for the important things in life: family, honesty,...
James D. Bourdeau
Dec 3, 2023
ROTTERDAM - James David Bourdeau, 84, passed away peacefully after a long illness on Sunday December 3, 2023. Born in Albany on May 25, 1939, he was the son of the late Clifford and Wilhelmina Bourdeau and a lifelong resident of Rotterdam. A graduate of Draper High School, he joined an apprentice program sponsored by the Sheet Metal Local...
Philip C. Livingston
Nov 30, 2023
GUILDERLAND - Philip Charles Livingston, 81, passed away, Thursday, November 30, 2023 at the McClellan Street Health Center after a long illness.
Born June 2, 1942 in Woburn, MA, son of the late Philip T. and Louise (Suhr) Livingston, Philip graduated from Newton High School and attended the University of Massachusetts and graduated with a...
Jeffrey M. Hiscock
Nov 29, 2023
Albany – Jeffrey M. Hiscock, 53, passed away at home on Wednesday November 29, 2023 following a long battle with cancer. Born in Watertown, NY he was the son of Ramon and Florence (McKenna) Hiscock.
Jeff graduated from APW High School in 1988. He earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry from SUNY Potsdam in 1992. He was...
Nelson R. Travis
Nov 28, 2023
SCHENECTADY -Nelson Rocelius Travis, 59, of Albany, New York, passed away on November 28, 2023. Born on October 24, 1964, in Mobile, Alabama, Nelson was a loving and hardworking individual who always put his family first. He enjoyed spending time with his loved ones, sharing old stories and memories that brought them closer together.
Throughout...
Bernard "Bernie" Kaczkowski
Nov 27, 2023
ROTTERDAM - Bernard “Bernie” Kaczkowski, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, November 27, 2023, with his family by his side. He was born on May 24, 1944, in East Orange, NJ, to the late Barney and Helen Dombrowski Kaczkowski. Raised in Scranton, PA, and then in Schenectady, Bernie was a graduate of Mont Pleasant High School. Thereafter, he...
Mary Demania
Nov 27, 2023
Schenectady -Mary DeMania 96, born on April 30, 1927 passed away peacefully at Albany Medical Center after a brief illness on November 27, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. Born and raised in Schenectady, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Filomena Davi. She was the wife of the late Albert DeMania and predeceased by...
Patricia E. Shimkus
Nov 26, 2023
Patricia E. Shimkus, 88, of Rotterdam, passed away peacefully Sunday, November 26, 2023. Patricia was born in Plattsburgh, NY on August 9, 1935, daughter of the late Homer and Marguerite (Ellett) Plantier. Married for 53 years, she was the loving wife of Joseph J. Shimkus who passed away in 2008. Patricia was also predeceased by daughter-in-law Evelyn Shimkus. Patricia...
Nicholas A. Mauro, Jr.
Nov 26, 2023
KINGSTON - Nicholas Anthony Mauro, Jr., known to his loved ones as Nick or Junior, passed away peacefully on November 26, 2023, at the age of 89 in Kingston, NY. He was born on October 16, 1934, in Schenectady, NY, to the late Nicholas A. Mauro Sr. and Mary D. (De Marco) Mauro.
Nick was a devoted...
Pio "Pete" Venditti
Nov 25, 2023
ROTTERDAM – Pio ‘Pete’ Venditti, 90, of Rotterdam, died peacefully on Saturday, November 25, 2023, at Our Lady of Mercy Nursing Home after a short illness. Pete was born in Carnello, Italy on October 23, 1933, the second born son of the late Valentino and Adele (Polsinelli) Venditti. He came to the United States in 1935 and spent his...
Immacolata Brino
Nov 22, 2023
Immacolata Brino, 97, of Schenectady, formerly of Southington, CT passed away peacefully on Wednesday November 22, 2023. She was born and raised in Sant’Agata de’Goti, Italy. In 1966, she immigrated to Southington CT, where she raised her family and worked for JJ Ryan. She moved to Schenectady in 2020. Immacolata loved being outside, where she would garden, take walks,...
