Obituaries

Jan 4, 2024

SCHENECTADY - Marc D. Abbatiello, 46, passed away unexpectedly due to an ongoing heart condition on Thursday January 4, 2024. He was born at Bellevue in Niskayuna on January 24, 1977 and graduated from Schalmont High School in 1995. Marc worked at Golub Corp as a selector for over 20 years. His whole life was about his son, Nicholas,...

Jan 2, 2024

Rotterdam - John J. Karbowski passed away on January 2, 2024 at Ellis Hospital after a short illness.  John was born in Schenectady, New York to Genevieve and John R. Karbowski on July 31, 1941 and was 82 at the time of his death.

John was a life-long resident of Schenectady.  He attended Mont Pleasant...

Jan 1, 2024

SCHENECTADY - Beverly "Toots" J. VanWormer (Marx) passed away on January 1, 2024 at the age of 87. She was born in Schenectady on March 18, 1936 to Pearl and Louis Marx and grew her life in her cherished Rotterdam home. She worked at The Callahan Agency and met her best friend Rose there. A prolific artist...

Dec 31, 2023

ALBANY - Charles L. Hallenbeck, 69, was reunited with his dear wife, parents and ‘best buddy’, his beloved dog, Jack, on Sunday December 31, 2023. Born in Gloversville, NY, Chuck was the oldest son of the late James Hallenbeck and Mary Ann Angelo Hallenbeck and husband of Laura (Biondi) Hallenbeck who passed two years prior to the day in...

Dec 30, 2023

DUANESBURG - John F. Durrant III, 58, passed away suddenly on Saturday, December 30, 2023. He was born in Niskayuna on October 7, 1965 and was raised in Rotterdam. He was well-known as a very active teenager with a thirst for adventure. In the early 80’s, he worked as an electrician in Florida but moved back to Rotterdam after...

Dec 29, 2023

ROTTERDAM - Gerald H. Lambert, 81, went home to be with Jesus on Friday December 29, 2023 surrounded by his family at his home. He was the son of the late Henry and Lena Lambert. He was very proud of his military service, serving in the Air Force from 1959 to 1963. During the service, the Air Force recognized...

Dec 26, 2023

S CHENECTADY - Gail (Bacheller) Yuille, passed away suddenly and peacefully on Tuesday December 26, 2023 at the Schenectady County Glendale Nursing Home in Glenville, NY.

Gail was born on St. Patrick’s Day, 1945 in Mineola, NY, the daughter of the late Dudley Perry Bacheller Jr. and Helen “Bunny” (Duer) Bacheller. Gail graduated from Mineola...

Dec 26, 2023

SCHENECTADY - Mary L. (Aldi) Korkosz, 81, passed away Tuesday, December 26, 2023 at Ellis Hospital.

Born in Schenectady she was the daughter of the late Benjamin F. and Hazel Mae (Gifford) Aldi. Mary was in the first graduating class of Mohonasen High School class of 1960 and attended the Albany School of Nursing.

Dec 26, 2023

ROTTERDAM - Joyce H. Fonda, 88, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her family on Tuesday December 26, 2023. Daughter of the late Joseph H. Reisinger and Margaret “Peg” J. Reisinger. After graduating from Draper High School in 1953, she worked as an office manager with Modern Construction until the building of Silver Haven in the early...

Dec 25, 2023

Rose A. Mattoon, 81, formerly of Stillwater, NY, passed away peacefully on Christmas morning. Rose was born in Troy, NY. She attended St. Joseph’s School and graduated from Catholic Central High School in 1960. Rose worked for several years as a secretary with the NYS Education Department. In 1966, Rose married Frank Mattoon in Troy, NY. They were married for...

Dec 23, 2023

DUANESBURG - Mark S. Brown, 64, passed away peacefully on Saturday night December 23, 2023. He was born in South Portland, Maine on August 26, 1959 to Janice M. and the late Paul E. Brown.

Mark graduated from Platt High School in Meridan, Connecticut. He went right to work and spent most of his career in the...

Dec 19, 2023

William J. Doberneck, 91, passed away Tuesday, December 19, 2023 at Albany Medical Center. Born in Schenectady on February 7, 1932, Bill was the son of the late John and Eleanor Doberneck. After graduating from Mont Pleasant High School, Bill entered the US Air Force. He honorably served during the Korean War, stationed in Japan and the United States. In...

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...

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...

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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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.

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...

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....

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...

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...