Obituaries

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...