Obituaries

Oct 5, 2023

Rotterdam – It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of a beloved wife, devoted mother, and loving grandmother, Sandra M. Sobieski, on October 5, 2023 at the age of 77. Sandy peacefully passed, with her husband at her side, to be with our Lord after a long battle with cancer. Born in Schenectady she...

Oct 4, 2023

Donald George Knaggs, 69, of Altamont, NY, passed away at his home on October 4, 2023 after a battle with cancer.

Donald was born in Schenectady, New York, on December 16, 1953. He was the first of three children of the late Oscar and Joan Knaggs. He graduated from Guilderland High School.  Throughout his life, Donald owned...

Sep 29, 2023

SCHENECTADY - Theresa Donadio,92, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 29, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on July 8, 1931 to the late Augustine and Filomena Ferrara Santospirito. She was married on August 15, 1948 to the late Gregory A. Donadio, Sr for 63 years and together they raised 5 children.

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Sep 29, 2023

AMSTERDAM- Edna Mae Coons, 75, Amsterdam, NY, died September 29 , 2023 by nephews Bob, Dave, and Bill, nieces Beth and Della Mae, and friends June and Darlene, she was predeceased by her kind, loving, intelligent and fiercely dedicated and protective mother, Laura Kilmartin Dickinson, her elderly father, Arthur, and four half-siblings (Ken, Art, Hank and Retta)....

Sep 28, 2023

SCHENECTADY - Beloved Mother, Grandmother and friend to all Carole Anne Urys went to be with the Lord on September 28, 2023.  Born on October 8, 1937 in Bellevue NY.  Carole graduated from Mount Pleasant High School.  During that time she met the love of her life Joseph Urys whom she one day married.  Carole’s love for...

Sep 28, 2023

SCHENECTADY - It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of a cherished wife, devoted mother, and loving grandmother, Sandra J. Solomon. She peacefully departed this world surrounded by her husband and daughters on September 28, 2023, at 77 years old.

Born in Schenectady, Sandra (Sandy) was predeceased by her parents, Loweta and...

Sep 27, 2023

ROTTERDAM - Patrick Theadore Lundy died on Wednesday Sept 27th 2023 at home in Schenectady NY from cancer.Pat was born Nov. 8th 1948 one of 3 sons and a daughter of Honorine and Edward (George) Lundy of Massena NY. Pat had an exciting childhood hunting, fishing and boating. He later enlisted in 1968 going into the 82nd...

Sep 26, 2023

ROTTERDAM – Pasquale (Pat) Liscio, 89, passed away peacefully in his home under hospice care on Tuesday, September 26, 2023.

Born in Schenectady, he was the son of the late Ralph and Lucy (Fasula) Liscio.

Pat was a 1952 graduate of Nott Terrace High School and a 1954 graduate of Mohawk Valley Technical...

Sep 26, 2023

ROTTERDAM - Patricia A. Pierce, 70 passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday September 26, 2023 at Shaker Place.

She was born in Troy on July 24, 1953 to the late Margaret (Hughes) and Vincent E. Pierce.

Patty attended Our Lady of Mercy Elementary School in Colonie and graduated from...

Sep 26, 2023

Guilderland – Gwendolyn Gabriel, 87, passed away Tuesday September 26, 2023. Born in Amsterdam, NY, she was the daughter of the late Clyde and Madelyn Scott.

Gwendolyn lived the majority of her life in Rotterdam, NY. She loved her summers in Lake George camping on the islands. She enjoyed being outdoors and spending time skiing....

Sep 25, 2023

Niskayuna - Alfred Eugene “Gene” Falcone, 90, passed away at home on Monday September 25, 2023.

Gene was born in Schenectady, the son of the late Alfred and Clara Falcone. He graduated from Nott Terrace High School and attended Rider College in Trenton, New Jersey. In 1954 he entered the Army. Gene who played both...

Sep 25, 2023

Schenectady - Jeane A. Sinnenberg passed away on Monday, September 25th, 2023 at 89 years old at St. Peter’s hospital with her loving family by her side. She fought a very courageous and astounding battle with multiple myeloma for 29 years.

Born January 14, 1934 in Schenectady, she is predeceased by her husband of 40...

Sep 21, 2023

SCHENECTADY - Patricia Heaney Hosey, 88 passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 21, 2023.

Patricia (Pat) was born in Queens, NY.  She eventually moved to Lindenhurst, Long Island in her early 20's.  She met her husband, John, at a CYO meeting and that is when their love story began.

They dated for two...

Sep 20, 2023

SCHENECTADY - Leatrice A. Willette, 89, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 20, 2023. A life-long resident of Schenectady, she was born on August 20, 1934 to the late Otto and Evelyn Milliman Platt. After graduating from Nott Terrace High School, Leatrice worked in data entry first for NYS, and then for Fleet Bank. She was a parishioner of...

Sep 19, 2023

SCHENECTADY - Marisa Lynn Moutray 27, passed away at home peacefully on Tuesday September 19, 2023 as a result of an unknown, undiagnosed heart condition.

Born in Schenectady, the loving daughter of Michael and Lisa (McGrath) Moutray.

Marisa was a 2014 graduate of Mohonasen High School. After graduation she continued her studies at...

Sep 19, 2023

Jamie Lee Richmond, 48, passed away sudden and peacefully on Tuesday September 19th, 2023.

Jamie was born in Schenectady, NY. He lived a life most couldn’t survive. Growing up he loved playing basketball. He was great on the grill and loved dogs. He was also knowledgeable and knew a lot about cars as well. People knew him...

Sep 17, 2023

SCHENECTADY - Rosemarie Friello, 95, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday September 17, 2023. A life-long resident of Schenectady, she was born on August 28, 1928 to the late Eugene and Concetta Castiglia Sindoni. After graduating from Nott Terrace High School, she briefly worked at General Electric. On September 13, 1947 she married the late Edward Friello, and together...

Sep 15, 2023

SCHENECTADY - Virginia “Ginny” McCabe, age 96, passed peacefully after a brief illness, on Friday, September 15, 2023.

Ginny was the daughter of the late Michael and Helen (Anibal) Connors and was born in Schenectady where she spent her childhood. She graduated from Nott Terrace High School and then tried her hand at nursing school....

Sep 13, 2023

MURPHY, NC- James Jean Sherman, 53, of Murphy, North Carolina and previously of Schenectady, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2023. James was born in Schenectady, to the late Edward Earl and Mary Ann Colombe Sherman. He had worked for P&R Paving. James was a rockhound and enjoyed being outdoors, cars and his family. He is survived by his wife,...

Sep 10, 2023

DOMENIC TEBANO Rotterdam – Domenic A. Tebano, 77, went to be with the Lord in the comfort of his own home on Sunday, September 10, 2023, with his devoted family by his side. Born in the town of Squille, Italy on Sunday, December 30, 1945, he lived his entire life dedicated to his family. It was for them he valiantly...