Obituaries

Sep 9, 2023

Walter “Bucky” S. Hurd Jr., 79, a Schenectady native and resident died suddenly at home on Saturday September 9, 2023. Bucky was born in Schenectady, NY on July 28, 1944, to the late Walter “Bucky” S. Hurd Sr. and Jennie L. Hurd (nee) Ferri. He grew up in Bellevue and graduated from Mont Pleasant High School in 1964. Bucky...

Sep 8, 2023

NISKAYUNA – Guy A. Mogavero, 92, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Friday September 8, 2023. Born on December 21, 1930, the son of the late Antonino and Carmela Barreca Mogavero, Guy was a graduate of Mont Pleasant High School and Hudson Valley Community College. He served with the Navy during the Korean War...

Sep 7, 2023

ALTAMONT - Michael Fontes, 66, beloved husband, father, brother, and friend passed away suddenly on Thursday September 7, 2023 following a brief illness. Michael was born in Pawtucket, RI on July 23, 1957 as the first and only son of Myron Fontes and Alice Doris (Desilets). Michael grew up in East Providence, RI and later moved to Burrillville, RI where...

Sep 7, 2023

Carolyn Eggleston-Sturn-Parente, 81, passed away on Thursday September 7, 2023. Carolyn grew up in Albany and graduated from VI (Vincentian Institute) which was in Albany.  After school, Carolyn worked as a long distance telephone operator for a period of time. She went to work for the Boston Store and then went back to working as a long distance telephone...

Sep 6, 2023

Schenectady – Richard F. Serapilio, 77, passed away on Wednesday, September 6, 2023.

Born in Schenectady he was the son of Anthony and Beatrice Serapilio. A 1964 graduate of Mohonasen High School Dick went on to receive his Bachelors of Science degree in math from the University of Bridgeport in 1968. He then went on...

Sep 5, 2023

East Berne – Sharon L. Munroe-Raber, 60, of East Berne, died surrounded by Family and Friends at St. Peter’s on Tuesday, September 5, 2023, after sudden illness at her home on Saturday, September 2, 2023.

Born in Albany, NY, Sharon graduated from Berne-Knox High School in 1981 and Hudson Valley Community College in 1984 with an AAS...

Sep 2, 2023

Melvin W. Banker, 85, passed away peacefully on Saturday September 2, 2023. He was born in Schenectady on December 1, 1937 to the late Walter and H. Hope Hyatt Banker. He was raised in Rotterdam and graduated from Draper High School. He entered the Air Force/ Air National Guard in 1955 and was Honorably Discharged in 1961. Mel married Carolyn...

Sep 2, 2023

Vincent N. Vardine, 67, of Schenectady, passed away suddenly at home on Saturday, September 2, 2023. Born in Miami, Florida, Vincent was the son of the of the late Vincent M. Vardine and Nikki Iarossi. He graduated from South Broward High School in 1974 and moved to Schenectady in 1979. For many years Vincent owned and operated Top Grade Carpet...

Aug 31, 2023

SCHENECTADY - Grace Marie O’Malley was born in Schenectady, NY on January 25, 1946, to Dorothy Sollohub and John O’Malley.  She was named after the famed Pirate Queen of Ireland and was very proud of her Irish heritage.

Grace graduated from Mont Pleasant High School in June 1964 and went to work as a secretary...

Aug 26, 2023

Rotterdam - Todd M. Langley, 69, of Rotterdam, entered into eternal rest with his wife by his side on August 26, 2023 at St Peter’s Hospital. He is now reunited with his beloved son Patrick.

Born in Edenton, NC on December 30, 1953 to the late Graham and Margaret Jane (McMahon) Langley, Todd grew up...

Aug 26, 2023

SCHENECTADY- Margaret Rose Fatato Hassett, 74 passed away Saturday, August 26th after a long illness. Born in Schenectady she was the daughter of the late Peter Fatato and late Margaret Polimeni Fatato.

She was a 1967 graduate of Linton High School and went on to work in various administrative positions including the NYS Department of Tax and...

Aug 25, 2023

Pattersonville – Donald Raymond Fry, 86, passed away Friday August 25, 2023. Born in Schenectady he was the son of Wilbur and Ruth Fry. A 1954 graduate of Mt. Pleasant High School Don went on to serve our country in the United States Army from 1955-1961 where his duty stations included Fort Bragg, Fort Benning, Okinawa, Korea and the...

Aug 24, 2023

Duanesburg – Leah Mary Lennon, 73, passed away on Thursday, August 24th, 2023 in the comfort of her home.

Born in Schenectady, Leah was the daughter of the late John P. Santore and Angeline Fallone Santore.

She graduated from Mohonasen High School in 1968. It was there she met the love of her...

Aug 19, 2023

DELANSON- Daniel J. Raymo, 81, of Duanesburg, New York died August 19, 2023 peacefully in his sleep after several years of progressive medical issues.  Dan was born in Massena, New York in 1942 son of Ted Raymo and Ruth Facteau.  He graduated from Norwood-Norfolk High School in 1960 and attended the State University of New York at Albany graduating...

Aug 17, 2023

LATHAM - David A. DiSarro, 76, passed peacefully at home with his family on Thursday, August 17, 2023.

David was predeceased by his parents, Alvino and Rose. He is survived by his loving and beloved wife of more than 52 years, Susan, his adoring children, Lisa, Anthony (Kimberly), and Gina, his siblings, Richard (Ann), Eileen,...

Aug 16, 2023

Schenectady – Geoffrey “Geoff” P. Gabel, 53, passed away tragically doing what he loved best which was riding his motorcycle. Born in Albany, Geoff was the son of Paul J. Gabel Jr. and Linda Marcley. A 1988 graduate of Mohonasen High School Geoff loved his classmates and stayed in touch through the years. Geoff loved his family and loved...

Aug 15, 2023

Schenectady – Everett C. Tate, 91, passed away on Tuesday, August 15th, 2023.

Everett was born in Rotterdam to his parents, the late Melvin H. Tate and Ruth (Thorpe) Tate.

He grew up in Delanson and attended local schools. He then joined the United States Army where he rose through the ranks to...

Aug 13, 2023

Guilderland – Leonard T. Barber, 89, passed away at home on Sunday, August 13, 2023 surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Rotterdam on August 24, 1933, he was the son of the late Trueman R. Barber & Louise Andersen Barber Jewett and step-son of the late Clarence Jewett.

Leonard graduated from Draper High School...

Aug 12, 2023

Rotterdam – Bruce A. Brown, 72, passed away on Saturday, August 12th, 2023.

Bruce was born in Schenectady, the son of the late Arthur W. Brown and Phyllis A. (Becker) Brown.

He was a graduate of Draper High School.

Bruce worked for a short time at the General Electric Co. before...

Aug 8, 2023

On Tuesday, August 8, 2023, Sharon Lee Winner, 66, of Schenectady, passed away at her home.

Born in Niskayuna, Sharon was the daughter of the late Clayton and Mary Williams Blake.

She graduated from Scotia Glenville High School in 1975. She was employed as a manager with OTB in Schenectady for many years.

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