Obituaries

Mar 18, 2023

Rotterdam, NY-Mrs. Josephine (DeGasperis) Minard, 94, of Rotterdam, passed peacefully on Saturday, March 18, 2023. A lifelong Schenectady resident, she was the sister of the late Nicholas DeGasperis, Edith Pidgeon, Antionette Vellano and Michael DeGasperis. She was also predeceased by her husbands, Joseph Minard and August DiManno Sr. Josephine was a very active member of the DAV Chapter 88 Auxiliary...

Mar 15, 2023

James J. Lagasse of Rotterdam, passed away on Wednesday, March 15, 2023 at his home with his loving family at his bedside, he was 76. James graduated from Bishop Gibbons in 1964 and later received his associate’s degree from SUNY ESF Ranger School in Wanakena, NY. He enlisted in the US Marine Corps and was inducted on Thanksgiving day, 1966....

Mar 15, 2023

Rotterdam – Shirley B. Mlodzianowski, 91, passed away Wednesday March 15, 2023. She was the daughter of Frank and Marion Borowski. Shirley was a Draper High School alumni, class of 1949. Following graduation she was a secretary for KAPL. In 1951 she married Victor Mlodzianowski and enjoyed 44 years of marriage until Victor’s passing in 1995. Shirley was a devoted...

Mar 12, 2023

Guilderland – Matteo Sangiovanni, age98, peacefully passed away at his home in Guilderland on Sunday, March 12th, 2023. He was born in Caiazzo, Province of Caserta, Italy, to the late Giovanni and Laura Sangiovanni. At the age of 46, Matteo and his wife made the difficult and courageous decision to immigrate to the United States, even though they did not...

Mar 12, 2023

Niskayuna – Andy “Quick” Furman, 65, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday March 12, 2023. Born in Niskayuna he was the son of Andrew and Patricia (Brault) Furman. For many years Andy worked at Menands Classic Cars specializing in autobody repair. You could find Andy at local drag races and attending Rottweiler shows with his wife Tami (“Mrs. Quick”). He will...

Mar 9, 2023

Rotterdam – Rocco P. Gabriel, 90, passed away Thursday March 9, 2023 at the Albany VA Medical Center. Born in Schenectady he was the son of John and Sarah Gabriel. From 1950-1952 Rocco served our country in the United States Navy. A self-employed contractor, Rocco specialized in commercial and residential construction. His wife of 56 years, Joan Covell Gabriel, passed...

Mar 9, 2023

Rotterdam – David W. McEckron, 77, passed away on Thursday, March 9th, 2023.

Born in Schenectady, David was the son of the late Valney McEckron and Viola (Reedy) McEckron.

He was a graduate of Linton High School and honorably served in the US Air Force.

For 35 years, Dave worked at...

Mar 8, 2023

Niskayuna - Douglas E. “Big D” Charlton, 76, of Niskayuna, passed away on Wednesday, March 8, 2023 at his home in Ocala, Florida. Doug was born in Schenectady and graduated from Linton High School in 1964. He was employed as a Machinist with General Electric for 38 years retiring in 2004. Douglas also served as a union representative and was...

Mar 5, 2023

Altamont - Genevieve E. (Gennie) Conrad, 78, of Altamont, died suddenlyat her home on Sunday, March 5, 2023. Born in Green, NY, Gennie graduated from Berne-Knox High School in 1963. She was employed for many years as a System Support Technician with the Golub Corp. and later with Versyss in Albany. She retired in 2009. Gennie had a love for...

Mar 1, 2023

Schenectady-Anita Cuomo Kaiser Cooper, passed away peacefully at home on March 1, 2023 with her family by her side. Anita was the daughter of Ralph and Victoria (DeLorenzo) Cuomo. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband James Cooper; her sons, Patrick (Phil) and Walter Kaiser; her sister, Marie (Tony) Martini and by her brothers,...

Feb 28, 2023

Rotterdam - Maria Savona, 95, went to heaven after a valiant struggle with Alzheimer’s on February 28, 2023 surrounded by her beloved husband Natale and adored children and family. She was born in Rochester, NY to the late Francesco and Maria Grazia Cerqua on October 30, 1927 and returned to Sora, Italy with her family when she was 2 years...

Feb 26, 2023

Rotterdam - Patricia L. Kuon, 83, passed away peacefully on Sunday February 26, 2023. Born November 21, 1939, in Delanson, NY. Patricia was predeceased by her parents Bernard and Arrietta (Coons) Smith, her sister Margaret, and her childhood sweetheart and husband Charles (“Chuck”) Gustave Kuon. Patricia graduated from Duanesburg High School, Class of 1958. She married Chuck Kuon, her childhood...

Feb 25, 2023

Schenectady – Patricia R. Witkowski, 76, passed away on Saturday, February 25, 2023 with her loving daughter by her side. She leaves behind a legacy of happiness, laughter and fond memories. Patti was born in Paterson, NJ on May 20, 1946 to the late Leo L. Connors Sr. and Mary T. Crispino Connors. She moved to Watervliet, NY as a...

Feb 20, 2023

Fruita, CO – Giuseppe J. Sgueglia, 42, passed away unexpectedly at home in Colorado on Monday, February 20th, 2023. Giuseppe was born in Schenectady to his parents, Giuseppe “Joe” Sgueglia and the late Maria (Ciampi) Sgueglia. An incredibly bright person, Giuseppe excelled academically throughout his education. He graduated from Exeter High School in Pennsylvania, receiving 4 college scholarships. He went...

Feb 17, 2023

Rotterdam - Maria Pasquariello, age 92, of Dolan Dr., Rotterdam, passed away peacefully on Friday evening, Feb. 17th, 2023 at Ellis Hospital, Schenectady, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on July 3, 1930 in Caiazzo, Provincia Di Caserta, Italy, daughter of the late Celeste and Antoinetta (Mastroianni) Cervera and educated in schools in Italy. On July 23, 1953,...

Feb 16, 2023

Saratoga Springs - Betty Jane Preston, 94, of Saratoga Springs, passed into the arms of her Lord on February 16th, 2023. Betty was predeceased by her parents, George W. and Esther (Ramsey) Johnson. She was also predeceased by all her siblings, William Johnson, Mae (Phil) Minor, Robert (Kay) Johnson, Harold Johnson, Earl (Claire) Johnson and her beloved sister, Ruth (Paul)...

Feb 14, 2023

Rotterdam - Phyllis E. Phillips, 65, of Rotterdam, passed away suddenly on February 14, 2023. She was an amazing wife, mother, daughter, sister, grandmother and great grandmother. Phyllis was most proud of her family. She enjoyed cooking, watching her grandkids’ sporting events, and just simply being surrounded by those whom she loved the most. Phyllis is survived by her loving...

Feb 14, 2023

Guilderland-Robert A. Ranalli, 62, of Guilderland, passed peacefully at home on February 14th with his family by his side following a brief illness. Born in Schenectady, he is the son of Marie E. (Pasquariello) and the late Leo Ranalli. Raised in Rotterdam, he was a graduate of Mohonasen High School. He worked for 25 years at General Electric before moving...

Feb 13, 2023

Rotterdam - On Monday February 13, 2023, Antoinette “Toni” Rose Gizzi Renna entered into eternal life surrounded by her loving family. She was born on June 12, 1929 to Louis and Nancy Gizzi. Toni was a graduate of Mt. Pleasant High School. After raising her family she returned to school and received a business degree from Schenectady County Community College...

Feb 9, 2023

Rotterdam – Ellard “El” Carao, passed peacefully on Thursday, February 9th, 2023 at Albany Medical Center Hospital. Born in Oakland, California, the son of the late John and Lorraine Carao. In addition to his parents, he was also predeceased by his sister Donna Collins, of California. Ellard was a graduate of Mont Pleasant High School, and soon after served in...