Obituaries

Nov 21, 2023

Sandi Waterson Giello, 74, passed away peacefully on Tuesday November 21, 2023. She was born on February 14, 1949 in Cleveland, OH to the late Wilbur and MaryAnn Mortenson Waterson. She was raised in Schenectady, and after graduating Linton High School, she was a  telephone operator, and then became a waitress, working at the Charlton House for many years....

Nov 20, 2023

Richard S. Willey Jr., 52, of Rotterdam, passed away on Monday, November 20, 2023 at Albany Medical Center Hospital. Richard was born in Niskayuna and attended Mohonasen Schools. He was an avid Yankee fan and was employed as a cook at Top’s Diner in Rotterdam and later at Peter Pause in Schenectady for many years. Richard was predeceased by his...

Nov 18, 2023

Niskayuna – Garrett Michael Rossetti Sr., 49, passed away at home on Saturday November 18, 2023. Son of the late Robert and Carin Rossetti, Garrett was a life-long resident of Niskayuna.

Garrett graduated from Niskayuna High School in 1993 and continued his studies at Schenectady County Community College. He was a general contractor working for...

Nov 14, 2023

Carol Boyd, 81, a 44 year resident of Delanson, passed peacefully Tuesday November 14th at her daughters home in Guilderland, where she resided for the past 5 years. Born in Queens, Carol was the daughter of Edward and Adele (Maday) Borden. She grew up in Queens and graduated from All Saints School for Girls. After graduation, Carol went to...

Nov 12, 2023

ROTTERDAM - Marion Barron Lotano, 73, passed away suddenly on Sunday November 12, 2023 surrounded by her family. She was born and raised in Newfoundland, Canada. In 1966, she married Joseph V. Lotano, and in 1972 they moved to Rotterdam. Marion worked as a food service supervisor for the Mohonasen School District at Draper Middle School for...

Nov 8, 2023

Viola M. Pizzuti, 90, of Schenectady, passed away at home on Wednesday November 8, 2023. Viola was born in Schenectady and was a graduate of Mont Pleasant High School. She worked her entire career at General Electric as a secretary, and retired after 44 years. She was a lifelong member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church. Viola was...

Nov 5, 2023

ROTTERDAM - John J. Macejka, Sr., 92, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday November 5, 2023. John was born in Nyack NY on January 27, 1931 to the late Matthew and Kathryn Pease Macejka and was raised in his early adolescence years in Piermont NY. John then moved to Rotterdam NY with parents Matthew and Violet Macejka where...

Nov 4, 2023

Rotterdam – Joseph Lima, 94, went Home to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 4th, 2023, surrounded by his loving family.

Joseph was born in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, one of eleven children of Pasquale and Raphael (Benvenuti) Lima.

Joe came to the United States at the age of 17 and served our...

Nov 4, 2023

GUILDERLAND - Caroline Fitzgerald passed away unexpectedly at home on November 4, 2023, she was 78. Caroline was born on January 7, 1945, in Valley Falls, NY, to the late Frances and Mitchell Caswell. Caroline loved convertibles and drove many in her lifetime. You could admire her car, but you couldn’t touch it. One day in her youth, and...

Nov 2, 2023

JOHNSTOWN - Janet Brown, 65, died on Thursday November 2, 2023 at home from cancer.  Janet was a 1975 graduate of Draper High School and was employed by New York State for 36 years. Janet enjoyed her family vacations to Hampton Beach, NH; her trips to Bird-in-Hand, PA; trips out west to the Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, Sedona, TX trips,...

Nov 1, 2023

SCHENECTADY - Eugene A. VanPatten, 77, passed away on Wednesday November 1, 2023. He was born on March 14, 1946 in Albany to the late Clyde and Eleanor Smith VanPatten. A lifelong resident of Schenectady, he graduated high school in 1964, before becoming a taxi driver for Central Brown Taxi until his retirement two years ago. He was a...

Oct 31, 2023

SCHENECTADY - It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our dear mother, sister, grandmother, and friend Georgianna “Georgie” Luciani. Georgie passed away on 10/31/23 at Ellis Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. She was a beacon of love and strength in our lives, and her memory will forever be etched in our...

Oct 30, 2023

Bertha F. Lawyer, 94, passed away on October 30, 2023 surrounded by her loving family.  Born in Staten Island, NY on September 15, 1929 to Bertha and Christian Nunamann.  She graduated from Port Richmond High School and was married to the late Kenneth Lawyer of Middleburgh, NY on August 26, 1950 at St. Roch’s Catholic Church in Staten Island....

Oct 29, 2023

Rotterdam - Albert E. Ferradino, Jr., 84, passed away peacefully in Alpharetta, GA, on October 29, surrounded by his wife and daughters. Albert was born on June 28, 1939, in Schenectady, NY, to Rose (Carafano) and Albert Ferradino, Sr. A graduate of Mont Pleasant High School, Hudson Valley Community College, and the College of Saint Rose, Al began his...

Oct 26, 2023

ROTTERDAM - Bruna Grasso, born in Melizzano, Italy on August 19, 1939, died peacefully in her home after a long battle with cancer, on Thursday October 26, 2023. She was predeceased by her husband Luigino Grasso and her loving daughter Carmelina Colwell. A devoted Catholic and loving mother who was kind and generous. Her love and compassion extended to...

Oct 24, 2023

Caterina Ando, 89, formerly of Schenectady, passed peacefully at home in Florida on Tuesday, October 24, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Oliveri, Messina, Sicily, Caterina was the daughter of the late Francesco and Michela Pino. Caterina emigrated to the United States in 1966 and was employed as a seamstress for many years at a local bridal shop...

Oct 24, 2023

Edmond Farrell Stevens, passed away on October 24, 2023, in Schenectady, New York, at the age of 87. He was born on May 30, 1936, in Fort Edward, New York, the son of the late William and late Rosella Damon Stevens. Edmond is survived by his loving wife Noriko (Kuwabara) Stevens; daughters Elizabeth Wakatsuki (Toshi) and Alice Stevens and son...

Oct 20, 2023

ROTTERDAM – Abramo Cortese, 94, passed away on Friday, October 20th, 2023. Abramo (Abe) was born in Aquaformosa, Italy. He worked for many years as a mason at various companies, and finally with General Electric where he retired in 1982. He was a US Army veteran serving in the Korean conflict. Abe loved this country, and often commented on...

Oct 18, 2023

Mark S. Brennan, Jr., of Rotterdam, NY,  peacefully passed away on Wednesday October 18th, 2023 after a courageous battle with cancer. Mark was born on November 19, 1971. He graduated from Bethlehem High School in 1989 and attended Schenectady County Community College majoring in Hospitality. After graduation, Mark decided to venture to Florida, where he worked for the Walt...

Oct 17, 2023

In Loving Memory of Charlene M. Peek, a Devoted Mother and Beloved Grandmother.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Charlene M. Peek, a loving mother and grandmother who left an indelible mark on the hearts of all who knew her. Charlene passed away on Tuesday October 17, 2023, at the age of...