Beverly (Destefano) Cassella
Jan 28, 2023
Rotterdam - Beverly (DeStefano) Cassella moved through life with courage and grace. An altruistic woman of exquisite taste, she provided comfort and solace to many while asking little in return. After a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s Disease, she passed peacefully on January 28, 2023, at home surrounded by loved ones. Beverly was born in Amsterdam, New York to John DeStefano...
Judith Ann (Poselovic) Longo
Jan 26, 2023
Rotterdam - Judith Ann (Poselovic) Longo, 85, of Rotterdam, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home on Thursday, January 26th, 2023 after a long illness with her devoted sons by her side. Born in Schenectady, New York on November 3, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Rudolph C. Poselovic and Olga (Franceschini) Poselovic and was a...
Anita Goutos
Jan 26, 2023
Guilderland - Anita Goutos, age 90, of Guilderland and Lake George, peacefully entered into eternal life on January 26, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Schenectady, Anita was the daughter of the late Harry and Jennie Arony. She is predeceased by her brother, Dr. Alexander Arony, and her sister, Amelia Lake. Anita is survived by her beloved husband,...
Patrick J Oropallo
Jan 26, 2023
Rotterdam – Patrick John Oropallo, 57, passed away surrounded by his family on Thursday, January 26th, 2023 after enduring a chronic illness. Born in Amsterdam, Patrick was the son of the late Francis and Mary Joan Oropallo and Step mother, Carmella Oropallo. He graduated from Amsterdam High School in 1983 and shortly after joined the United States Navy where he...
Frank G Califano
Jan 23, 2023
Rotterdam – Frank G. Califano, age 74, passed away at his home surrounded by his loving familyon Monday, January 23rd, 2023. Frank was born in Schenectady, the son of the late Germano and Carmella (Donadio) Califano. He graduated from Schalmont High School and studied at Hudson Valley Community College. Frank went on to work first as a draftsman and later...
Danielle A (Shultes) Demassio
Jan 23, 2023
Highland, NY - Danielle A. DeMassio, 55, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 23rd, 2023. Born in Schenectady, Danielle was the daughter of Claude “Skip” Shultes and late Annette Angerami. She graduated from Union College in 1995 with her Bachelors of Science and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in 1997 with a Dual Masters in Electrical Engineering and her MBA. Danielle worked...
David E Stratton
Jan 22, 2023
Altamont- Mr. David E. Stratton, age 73, of Altamont, passed away unexpectedly, but peacefully in his sleep on Sunday morning, Jan. 22nd, 2023 at the Schenectady Center Home for Nursing and Rehab. David was born on Sept. 12, 1949 in Troy, son of the late Emory and Anna Stratton and graduated from Heatley High School, Green Island. He was united...
Dolores G Demarco
Jan 20, 2023
Schenectady-Mrs. Dolores G. DeMarco, age 98, a lifelong resident of Schenectady, passed away peacefully on the morning of January 20, 2023 at the Home of the Good Shepherd, Wilton NY, where she resided for the last seven years. Born in Schenectady on June 19, 1924, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Caroline (Nastars) Fernandez. She was educated...
Ronald F Miller
Jan 19, 2023
Ronald (Ron) Millerof Albany, NY, passed away to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, January 19, 2023. He was born on December 22, 1936 in Schenectady, NY where he attended local schools. He later attended the College of Saint Rose where he graduated receiving a bachelor’s of science degree in business administration. He, his wife and...
Marguerite J (Vottis) Bonafede
Jan 17, 2023
Guilderland - Marguerite J. Bonafede (nee Vottis), age 93, passed away peacefully on January 17, 2023 at Kingsway Arms Nursing Facility. Born in Schenectady, she was the daughter of the late Pasquale and Olympia Vottis (Giaquinto). A graduate of Mont Pleasant High School, Marguerite moved to Amsterdam when she married Vincent Bonafede in 1949. A classically trained ballet dancer, she...
William G Dwojakowski
Jan 17, 2023
Rotterdam - William G. “Bill” Dwojakowski, age 66, passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning, January 17th, 2023 at Albany Medical Center, following an extended illness. Despite his condition, he never lost his sense of humor. He had the love and support of his family by his side at the time of his passing. He was born on May 27th, 1956...
Joseph Karian
Jan 16, 2023
Rotterdam – Joseph Karian died peacefully in his sleep on January 16, 2023. He was born July 9, 1938 in the Bronx, NY, to Carl and Rose Khajagouni. His stepmother, Penny Khajagouni, played a loving part in his values and direction in life. Joe loved his country and patriotically served in the United States Army. He was stationed overseas in...
Amerina (Mauti) Paniccia
Jan 13, 2023
Schenectady - Amerina Paniccia, 95, passed away in her sleep on Friday January 13, 2023, following an extended illness. She passed just 3 months following the death of her husband of 69 years, Umberto, 97, and she was also the last remaining of 8 siblings. Amerina was born near Veroli, Frosinone, Italy in 1927. She survived war-torn central Italy and...
Rose M (Giovannone) Moyer
Jan 13, 2023
Rotterdam – Rose M. Moyer, 54, passed away Friday January 13, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Schenectady, Rose was the daughter of John and Sandra (Kwiatkowski) Giovannone. A lifelong Schenectady resident, Rose graduated from Schalmont High School in 1986 and went on to obtain her EKG Technician certification from Schenectady County Community College. She worked in the...
Sandra Mae (Brannigan) Van Oort
Jan 12, 2023
Princetown- At final rest, Sandra Mae Brannigan Van Oort, on the 12th ofJanuary 2023, age 85 years. She was born on the 12th of October, 1937 to William Owen Brannigan Sr. and his wife, Anne Marion Moxhan Brannigan in Stamford, Delaware County NY. Before her family moved to Schenectady, her father owned and operated East End Garage in Jefferson, NY....
Sally M Nagay
Jan 11, 2023
Rotterdam-Sally M. (Menegio) Nagay, 76, of Rotterdam, NY passed away peacefully on Wednesday evening, January 11, 2023 at Ellis Hospital, Schenectady, after a brief illness. She was born in Manhattan, NY on October 23, 1946, to the late Dominick and Carmella (Sirani) and she was predeceased by her infant sister, Patricia. Sally was a graduate of Chatham Central Schools. She...
Josephine "Jo" Sindoni
Jan 11, 2023
Rotterdam- Josephine “Jo” Sindoni, 80, passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by her family on January 11th 2023, after battling cancer. She held on for as long as she could, but then again, Jo was always the last one to leave the party. Born in Schenectady on December 4, 1942 she was the daughter of Joseph and Antoinette Servidone....
Kimberly A (Garcia) Agosta
Jan 11, 2023
KimberlyAnnAgosta,55, passedaway peacefully on January 11, 2023 surrounded by her family. She was the oldest daughter ofthe lateSusan Ann (McCormick) and John William Garcia.After she graduated from Schalmont High School, she met her husband, Carmen Agosta, and they shared 37 happy years together before Carmen passed in November of 2021. Kim spent her career as a registered nurse, first working...
Paul Demarco
Jan 9, 2023
Schenectady – Paul DeMarco, 84, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 9th, 2023. Paul was born in San Giovanni e Paolo, Italy, a son of the late Joseph and Maria (DeFilippo) DeMarco. In 1954,Paul came to America aboard the SS Andrea Doria. He made his way to Schenectady and was then employed by Mt. Pleasant Bakery as a baker for...
Michael L Whiting
Jan 8, 2023
Schenectady - Michael L. Whiting, 64, of Schenectady died Sunday, January 8, 2023. Michael was born in Albany, the son of the late Kenneth and Nancy Dunican Whiting. Michael was employed as a Truck driver with Liedkie Moving and Storage in Rotterdam before he retired. He is survived by his daughters, Megan Whiting and Danielle Miller (Maurice), his brothers, Kenneth...
