John V. Cinquino
Jul 18, 2023
Clifton Park - John V. Cinquino passed away at home on July 18, 2023, following a long battle with cancer. He was born in Schenectady on July 3, 1932, to the late Victor and Mary (Foti) Cinquino. John was a graduate of Christian Brothers Academy and received his Bachelor of Civil Engineering from Union College in 1954....
George E. Small Sr.
Jul 11, 2023
George E. Small Sr., 81, of Mayfield, formerly of Rotterdam, passed away on Tuesday, July 11, 2023 at Albany Medical Center Hospital.
Born in Amsterdam, NY, George was the son of the late James and Beatrice Vrooman Small.
After graduating from Wilber H. Lynch High School in 1960, George enlisted in the U.S Army. He...
Karen M. St. Lawrence
Jul 11, 2023
Schenectady – Karen M. St. Lawrence, 59, passed away at home on Tuesday, July 11, 2023.
Born in Schoharie, Karen was the daughter of Fred Banks Sr. and the late Marilyn (Wrex) Banks.
Karen had a degree in Culinary Arts and she loved music and her garden.
She is survived by...
Anthony E. Lanaro
Jul 10, 2023
Schenectady – Anthony “Pop” Lanaro, 76, passed away peacefully at home on Monday July 10, 2023.
Born in Schenectady on June 16, 1947 He was the son of Genesio and Mary Lanaro. Tony graduated of Mt. Pleasant High School in 1965 and went on to serve in the United States Army from 1968-1970 where he received the...
Ellen Roy
Jul 8, 2023
Albany, NY - Ellen Roy, 58, passed away at her home on July 8, 2023.
She was the youngest child of the late Charles and Jane Finin of Albany, NY.
Ellen attended Guilderland Central Schools, completing her college undergraduate/graduate studies in Elementary Education at the State University of New York at Albany.
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Joyce M. Brown
Jul 6, 2023
Schenectady – Joyce M. Brown, 90, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 6th, 2023.
Joyce was born in Johnstown, New York, to her parents the late Edward W. Shirkey and Marie L. (Ruback) Shirkey.
She was a graduate of Nott Terrace High School and worked for over 30 years as a business office...
Phillip Joseph Rowe, Sr.
Jul 6, 2023
Schenectady - Phillip Joseph Rowe, Sr., 64, of Schenectady, New York passed away unexpectedly on July 6th, 2023 due to an undetermined cause in his home.
Phillip was predeceased by his parents, John A. Rowe and Mary M. (Cook) Rowe. He grew up in Clifton Park with his mother, father and three siblings and resided...
Charles A. Godbout, Sr.
Jul 4, 2023
SCHENECTADY - Charles A. Godbout, 64, passed away suddenly at home on Tuesday July 4, 2023.
Born and educated in Schenectady, he was the son of the late Bernadino and Bernice (Hart) Godbout.
Charles worked in the Schenectady area as a plumber for most of his life. He enjoyed fishing and camping with...
Paula J. Vanderwerken
Jul 3, 2023
CLIFTON PARK- Paula Jane VanDerWerken passed away peacefully at home on July 3, 2023, after a courageous battle with metastatic cancer.
Paula was born on April 18, 1945, in Amsterdam, NY to Albert Wilson and Marion Burrows. She was a 1963 graduate of Mount Pleasant High School. She worked for many years as a supervisor in the...
Angela "Mary" Sterlina Mcgillin
Jun 30, 2023
Schenectady – Angela “Mary” Sterlina McGillin, 94, passed away on Friday, June 30th, 2023 following a short period of declining health.
Born in Schenectady, Mary was the daughter of the late Pasquale and Anna (Malgieri) Sterlina.
She was a graduate of Mont Pleasant High School, class of 1947.
Mary worked at...
John A. Attanasio
Jun 30, 2023
Jensen Beach, FL - It is with deep sadness we announce John Albert Attanasio, 79, of Jensen Beach, FL, passed away on Friday, June 30, 2023, at St. Peter’s Hospital in Albany, surrounded by loving family.
John was born on June 26,1944 in Schenectady, son of the late John “Shammy” (Helen) Attanasio and beloved mother,...
Anthony "Tony" James Izzo, Jr.
Jun 26, 2023
Anthony (Tony) James Izzo Jr., 62, of Schenectady, NY passed peacefully on June 26, 2023, at Lee Memorial Hospital in Fort Myers, FL. Born and raised in Schenectady, NY, Tony attended Linton High School followed by Junior College of Albany for Registered Nursing. He trained at West Point as an Officer in the US Air Force. After his service in...
Fred J. Rakvica Jr.
Jun 23, 2023
Rotterdam - Fred J. Rakvica Jr., 89, passed away on Friday, June 23, 2023.
Fred was the son of the late Fred J. Rakvica Sr and Mary (Mihalik).
Fred graduated from Mont Pleasant High School and Siena College where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics. He served two years in...
Joanne Brown
Jun 23, 2023
SCHENECTADY- Joanne DeMidio Brown, 63, passed away June 23rd 2023 after a courageous battle with a brief illness. Joanne was born October 18th 1959 and was the daughter of Anthony and Bernice DeMidio. Joanne came from a big family and had several brothers and a sister. She was survived by her children Stephanie and Andrew, her son in law Marcus...
Mary Alice Fields
Jun 22, 2023
Schenectady – Mary Alice Fields, 83, of Schenectady passed away at home on Thursday, June 22, 2023.
Mary Alice was born in Schenectady June 7, 1940. She was the daughter of the late Charles and Ethel Ward.
Mary Alice was a lifelong resident of Schenectady. She attended St. Joseph’s Academy where she graduated...
Arthur L. Gaudette
Jun 20, 2023
ROTTERDAM - Arthur L. Gaudette, 99 of Rotterdam, passed away on Tuesday, June 20, 2023 at the Delmar Nursing Center.
Born in Mechanicville, NY he was the son of the late Lewis and Florence (Lefebvre) Gaudette. Arthur served in the US Navy during WWII and was a retired machinist at General Electric Co. He was...
Patricia H. Dicerbo
Jun 18, 2023
Schenectady - Patricia H. DiCerbo, 81, passed away at Ellis Hospital on Sunday, June 18, 2023.
Patricia is the daughter of Louis and Catherine Riccio. She attended Draper High School and worked for many years in housekeeping at St. Clare’s Hospital.
She will be remembered for her tough exterior and soft inside, especially...
Robert J. Chmielewski
Jun 17, 2023
Scotia – Robert J. Chmielewski, 85, affectionately known as Bob, Bobby, Chmier, Dad, and Pa, passed away on Saturday, June 17th, 2023 surrounded by his family.
Robert was born in Mechanicville, NY to his parents, the late Joseph A. and Virginia (Helstowski) Chmielewski. Bob attended St. Mary’s School, was a graduate of Nott Terrace High...
Michael D. Patterson
Jun 17, 2023
COLONIE - Michael D. Patterson, 68 passed away on Saturday June 17, 2023 at home after a brief illness.
Michael was born and educated in Albany and worked for many years as a printer for the NYS Senate.
He is survived by his wife Mary (Anthony) Patterson and several nieces and nephews.
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Frank C. Didonato
Jun 16, 2023
Rotterdam - Frank C. DiDonato, 84, of Rotterdam, NY, passed away peacefully while surrounded by his loving family on Friday, June 16, 2023 at Albany Medical Center after a courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease and Lewy body dementia.
Born on February 10, 1939 in Schenectady, he was the son of the late Angelo (Charles) DiDonato...
