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...
Marykate Desantis
Jun 14, 2023
Schenectady - On June 14th, 2023 our sweet loving, beautiful Marykate Desantis passed away unexpectedly.
Marykate was born in Connecticut and raised in Schenectady.
She is survived by her loving parents James and Jill Desantis and by her siblings Kevin Safford, Taylor Desantis and Samuel Desantis, by her ex-husband and childhood sweetheart Charles...
Raffaella Viscusi
Jun 14, 2023
Raffaella (Florindi) Viscusi, 60 of Rotterdam, passed away peacefully on Wednesday evening, June 14, 2023 at St. Peter’s Hospital. Born in Pescara, Italy, Raffaella came to the United States in 1971 and proudly became an American citizen. She graduated from Mont Pleasant High School in 1980, and was employed for 15 years at Capital District DDSO at O.D. Heck in...
Richard A. Kronsberg
Jun 13, 2023
GUILDERLAND CENTER – It is with sad hearts, we announce that Richard Alan Kronsberg, 49, passed away unexpectedly on June 13, 2023 at St. Peter's Hospital after being stricken at work.
He was predeceased by his parents Mary Lou (Quay) Kronsberg Sapio and Robert Kronsberg, and was born October 12, 1973 in Cobleskill, NY.
Rich...
Harry M. Pedersen
Jun 9, 2023
SCHENECTADY- Harry Magnus Pedersen, age 85 of Schenectady, NY, peacefully entered the heavenly kingdom at home surrounded by family, on June 9, 2023, after a long battle with cancer. Harry was born in Brooklyn, NY. He served 4 years in the Air Force and retired from General Electric after 32 years of service. Harry was a devout Christian, member of...
David A. Cross
May 31, 2023
CLIFTON PARK- David A. Cross, 77, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 31, 2023.
Born in Troy, he was the son of the late Joseph and Ruth (Carlson) Cross. David graduated from Catholic High School, Siena and Syracuse Colleges.
He worked for the state of New York as a computer programmer for 30...
Richard D. Johnson
May 30, 2023
Richard D. Johnson died on Tuesday, May 30, 2023 at Kingsway Nursing Home in Schenectady, NY.
He was born June 10 1927 in Cleveland, Ohio the son of Robert and Emma (Lindhorst) Johnson. He was predeceased by his wife Harriett in 2020. He attended public school in Cleveland where he met his bride to be and lifelong...
Louis Nicolella
May 30, 2023
Rotterdam - Louis Nicolella, 78, passed away peacefully at St. Peter’s Hospital on May 30, 2023.
Lou was born in Schenectady, the son of the late Eugene D. and Josephine (Santabarbara) Nicolella. After receiving his B.S. degree in Accounting. Lou was a self-employed tax preparer for over 45 years and was also employed as an...
