Obituaries

Apr 16, 2023

Rotterdam-Mr. Raymond A. LaDeaux, 81, of Guilderland Ave., passed away on Sunday, April 16, 2023 at Ellis Hospital, Schenectady with the support of his family by his side, following a recent decline in his health. He was born on Sept. 26, 1941 in Watervliet, son of the late Henry and Phyllis (Bleau) LaDeaux.Raymond retired from Schenectady County Community College as...

Apr 16, 2023

Schenectady – Josephine H. Fendly Pasko, 82, passed away Sunday April 16, 2023 at the Baptist Health Center in Scotia. Born in Schenectady Josephine graduated from Draper High School and later worked as a supervisor for New York State. She was married to James Pasko until his death. She is survived by her brother Roy Fendly and her sister Jane...

Apr 14, 2023

SCHENECTADY - Michael E. Savignano, 72, of Rotterdam passed away unexpectedly on Friday, April 14, 2023 while on a golf outing in Ocean City, Maryland.

Mike or Mick to most, was born May 21, 1950 in Schenectady to the late Michael and Shirley Savignano. Mick spent his childhood and...

Apr 12, 2023

Rotterdam – Maria Nunzia Audi, 93, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, April 12, 2023. Born in Squille, Caserta, Italy she was the daughter of Fiorentino and Marianna (Rossi) Viscusi. Maria came to the United States in 1966 and settled in Schenectady. From 1966-1978 she worked at the Cheltingham Dress Factory before retiring to care for her grandchildren and...

Apr 11, 2023

Schenectady- Stefano (Stephen) Coppola, 82, of Schenectady, New York, passed away peacefully earlyTuesday morning, April 11, 2023, with the love and support of his family nearby. He fought a long and courageous battle with diabetes, heart and liver disease. He is now at peace in the loving arms of his mother and father within the Garden of God where he...

Apr 10, 2023

Rotterdam – Paul M. Warren, 73, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, April 10, 2023. Born in Schenectady, he was the son of Marvin and Marjorie (Buck) Warren and was a lifelong Schenectady area resident. Paul served our country in the United States Navy from 1967-1971 and it was while stationed in Scotland that he met his future wife,...

Apr 6, 2023

SCHENECTADY - Dr. Jack L. Underwood, 95, passed away peacefully on April 6, 2023 with his daughter at his side. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio on March 13, 1928, son of the late Walter and Agnes (Nolan) Underwood. Dr. Underwood served in the US Navy from 1946-1947 and 1951-1954. He graduated from Howard University Medical College in 1958 and...

Apr 6, 2023

Rotterdam – Wayne D. Smith, 68, passed away Thursday, April 6, 2023 at home after a long illness. Born and educated in Schenectady, he was the son of the late William and Evelyn (Emmer) Smith. Wayne was a teamster with Local 294 for 18 years, retiring in 2003. He was an amateur HAM radio operator with the call letters, K2BUX....

Apr 5, 2023

Duanesburg – Harvey “Lefty” E. Nolan Jr., 85, passed away on Wednesday, April 5th, 2023. Harvey was born in Queens, NY to his parents, the late Harvey E. Nolan Sr. and Lillian M. (Shephard) Nolan. He was a graduate of Draper High School and went on to serve in the US Air Force from 1958-1961. Harvey worked for many years...

Mar 31, 2023

Guilderland - Phyllis M. Elzer, of Guilderland, passed peacefully on Friday, March 31, 2023 at St. Peter’s Hospital, she was 94. Phyllis was born and raised in Pittsburgh, PA., the daughter of the late Sylvester and Ellen Waldron Yaggi. In 1954 she married Martin J. Elzer and relocated to Albany in 1967. Phyllis was a member of Christ the King...

Mar 31, 2023

Rotterdam - Jeffrey R. Mancini, age 65, of Duanesburg Road, passed away unexpectedly on Friday evening, March 31, 2023 in the comfort of his home. Born on Dec. 26, 1957, he was the son of the late Ernest and Rita (Rizzicone) Mancini and graduated with the Schalmont High School, “Class of 1976”. He was united in marriage with Deborah M....

Mar 31, 2023

Rotterdam - On Friday, March 31, 2023, Doris S. Tuller, 77, of Rotterdam passed away at Ellis Hospital. Doris was born in Kurin, Germany and came to the United States at the age of seven. She graduated from Linton High School in 1963 and began her 40 year career with New York Telephone working as an operator. Over the years...

Mar 28, 2023

Rotterdam – Jacqulyn Anne Cieszynski, 67, passed away at home on Tuesday March 28, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Schenectady she was the daughter of John W. Little Jr. and Doris (Miron) Little. Jacqulyn was a dedicated employee of Schenectady City School District for 30 years retiring in 2016. At Pleasant Valley Elementary School she was knownas...

Mar 27, 2023

Rotterdam - Mr. Ferdinand Knaup, age 92, of Rotterdam, passed away on Monday, March 27, 2023 with his loving family by his side, in the comfort of his home. He was born on Feb. 6, 1931, in Paderborn, Germany, son of the late Ferdinand and Christine (Ratajczak) Knaup and educated in Germany as an apprentice and licensed plumber, working in...

Mar 26, 2023

Guilderland - Lynn (Ganance) Seaburg, age 62, of Guilderland, passed away suddenly at home, Sunday, March 26, 2023. A lifelong resident of Guilderland, she was born October 8, 1960, to Vincent and Joan Ganance. One of Lynn’s favorite pastimes was to travel. She went on many cruises with her husband and daughter and loved to travel to Disney. Lifelong memories...

Mar 26, 2023

Schenectady – Anna Theresa Famiano, age 99, passed away on Sunday, March 26th, 2023 just two weeks shy of her 100th birthday. Anna was born and raised in Amsterdam, NY, to Enrico Bianchi and Amelia (Leonetti) Bianchi. She was one of eighteen children who lived in a third floor flat on Bridge Street, loving every minute of it. Anna graduated...

Mar 24, 2023

Schenectady – Dolores C. Page, 90, passed away at her home on Friday, March 24, 2023. A lifelong area resident, Dolores was born in Schenectady to her parents, the late Sullivan Page and Anna (DeSantis) Page. She was a graduate of Mont Pleasant High School and went on to work as a keypunch operator at New York State for many...

Mar 24, 2023

On Friday, March 24th, 2023 Joshua William Carlton, 33, passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home in Pattersonville, NY. Born August 2nd, 1989, Joshua lived a life of joyful innocence. Joshua was the beloved son of Robin and Carl Carlton and cherished brother to Bradley and Douglas. In addition to his parents and brothers, Joshua is survived by...

Mar 23, 2023

Rotterdam - Bonnie May Cintula, age 67, of Rotterdam, passed away peacefully on Thursday morning, March 23, 2023 with the love and support of her family at her bedside, following a long and courageous battle with her illness. She was born on August 3, 1955 in Amsterdam, daughter of the late Richard and Norma (Coulter) Daniels. She graduated from Mt....

Mar 18, 2023

Schenectady - Mr. Louis G. Parente, age 93, formerly of Schenectady, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 18, 2023. He was born Sept. 28, 1929 in Poultney, VT, son of the late Louis and Rosa Parente. Louis loved to dance, and enjoyed writing and singing songs. Above all else, Louis was a proud and generous man, always taking care of...