William John Brandenburg
Mar 6, 2025
William John Brandenburg, 75, of Rotterdam, New York, passed away peacefully at his residence on March 6, 2025. Born on March 27, 1949, in Niskayuna, New York, William was the beloved son of the late William and Elizabeth Brandenburg. He grew up in Schenectady and graduated from Draper High School in 1967. William dedicated his career to General Electric, where...
Joan M. (French) Foster
Mar 5, 2025
Joan M. (French) Foster, age 93, of Schenectady, N.Y passed away peacefully on March 5, 2025 at Kingsway Arms Nursing Center.
She was born on January 31,1932 in Rensselaer, N.Y., the daughter of William E. French and Luella (Anthony) French. She had 4 brothers, William (Marion)French, Paul (Margo)French, Reverend John F. French and James French.
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Francis J Niedbalski
Mar 3, 2025
Francis J. (Frank) Niedbalski, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, March 3, 2025, after a brief illness. He was 96 years old. Born in Schenectady in 1929, he was the son of Peter and Stella Niedbalski. He worked at the General Electric Company retiring in 1991 but for those who knew Frank, he was not one to sit...
Christopher T. Visker
Feb 25, 2025
Christopher T. Visker, of Guilderland, New York, passed away on February 25th after a brief illness. He was born on March 8th, 1967, the son of Mary Clare Visker and the late Edward W. Visker. He was one of seven siblings. Chris attended Guilderland High School and received his bachelor’s degree from Siena College.
Chris married Kelly...
Edward Mazzo
Feb 23, 2025
Edward Mazzo
1/24/1966 - 2/23/2025
Edward Mazzo, 59, of Schenectady, passed away on Sunday February 23, 2025, after a valiant five-year battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his loving family. Edward, affectionately known as Eddie to his friends and family, was a devoted husband and father. His favorite role was being a Poppy to...
John R. Van Der Werken
Feb 22, 2025
Rotterdam - John R. Van Der Werken passed away peacefully at home on February 22, 2025 with his wife and sister by his side. He was 79 years old. His brother, Danny, met him at the Pearly Gates with a Manhattan. John was the son of Stanley and Beatrice (Friguletto) Van Der Werken. John graduated from Mont Pleasant H.S.,...
Charles Montagino
Feb 22, 2025
ROTTERDAM - Charles Montagino, 79, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Saturday February 22, 2025. He was born in Brooklyn, New York on May 8, 1945 to the late Charles and Laura Montagino. Charles was a teacher for the Schenectady City School District for over 30 years, retiring in 2000. He was a member of the Rotterdam...
Timothy Heller
Feb 21, 2025
Timothy John Heller, took his final bow on Friday February 21, 2025. Born on August 17, 1955, in Baltimore, MD, Tim spent most of his life in Schenectady, NY. A SUNY Cobleskill graduate, he worked as a supervisor at SUNY Systems Computer Center and served as a volunteer firefighter with South Schenectady Fire Department. Known for his protective nature...
Mary S. Schiazza
Feb 21, 2025
ROTTERDAM- Mary Schiazza, 96, went to meet her precious Lord while at home with her family by her side on Friday, February 21, 2025.
Mary was born on October 21, 1928 in Schenectady, NY to the late Camillo and Nicola Pitaccio. She graduated from Mt. Pleasant High School and spent 20 years working as a secretary at...
Juanita Kay Hagadone
Feb 19, 2025
Rotterdam, NY. Juanita Kay Hagadone, age 80, passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at St. Peters Hospital with her loving husband of 40 years by her side. Juanita is survived by her husband George and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Juanita loved gardening, cooking and being with family and friends. Calling hours will be held on Thursday March 6,...
Robert "Bob" Sausville
Feb 18, 2025
OCOEE- Robert " Bob" Sausville, 85, of Ocoee, Florida and Schenectady, New York, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at Heath Central with his family by his side.
Bob was born on July 7th, 1939 in Troy, New York. Bob was the loving husband of 58 years to Susan (Wells) Sausville. Bob was in the...
Joan V. Elliott
Feb 17, 2025
PRINCETOWN - Joan Elliott, 89, passed away peacefully on Monday February 17, 2025 at Rosewood Rehabilitation/Nursing Center in Troy NY, with her daughter Lisa by her side. Joan attended Nott Terrace High School. Born in Schenectady Joan was predeceased by her parents Rose and Ralph DeNovio, her husband Robert Elliott, her sister Dorothy DeFelice (Sam) and her brother Robert...
Mona Marie Cuomo
Feb 16, 2025
Mona Marie Cuomo, Age 90 of Altamont, NY passed away on February 16, 2025 at the home of her son Brian & daughter-in-law Sharon Cuomo as was her wish not to pass away alone at home. Born in Mariaville, NY the daughter of Horace R. & Doris M. (Duchane) McKeone. She married Frank Cuomo on May 24, 1952. A graduate...
Wilfred R Hesler
Feb 16, 2025
Guilderland, NY. Wilfred R. Hesler, 101, died peacefully at his home on February 16, 2025. He was born in Schenectady, the youngest of 10 children of the late John and Barbara (Grussenmeyer) Hesler. He was a WWII Navy veteran. After earning his Mechanical Engineering Degree from the University of Detroit, Wilfred worked first at GE Knolls Atomic Power Labs and...
Natale Savona
Feb 13, 2025
ROTTERDAM - Natale Savona, 98, passed away on Thursday February 13th, 2025 surrounded by his children, grandchildren, and family. He was born in Sora, Province of Frosinone, Italy on January 1, 1927 to the late Gerardo and Angela Savona. He is predeceased by his beloved wife Maria and brothers Antonio & Domenico. He was happily married and a devoted...
Aurelio Levito
Feb 8, 2025
Aurelio Levito, 82, of Rotterdam, NY passed away on February 8, 2025 at home after a long illness with his loving children at his side. Aurelio was born on December 11, 1942 in Rapino, Chieti, Italy to the late Camillo Levito and Eufemia (Martino) Levito. He immigrated to the United States on November 21, 1962. His goal was to...
Thomas Beblowski, Sr.
Feb 6, 2025
SCHENECTADY - Thomas A. Beblowski Sr., 75, passed away on Thursday February 6, 2025 after a short illness. Born and raised in Schenectady, he was the son of the late Thaddeus and Hedwig (Kozlowski) Beblowski. Thomas went to Schenectady Community College where he attended the GE Apprenticeship Program, later transferring and graduating from Union College. He worked for General...
Gertrude Mae (Holtz) Zelezniak
Feb 6, 2025
Gertrude Mae (Holtz) Zelezniak peacefully passed away on February 6, 2025.
Gertrude, who was affectionately known as "Cookie Gramma", was born on March 1, 1930 in Palatine Bridge New York.
She was predeceased by her parents, her 4 sisters and her loving husband of 50 wonderful years, Steve.
She is survived by her...
Doreen I. Saltsman
Feb 6, 2025
GUILDERLAND - Doreen Saltsman, 85, passed away as peacefully and gracefully as she lived, following an illness on Thursday February 6, 2025.
She was predeceased by her beloved husband of 41 years, Rushton Park Saltsman; her parents, Rosamond and Martin Seeley; and her brother, James Seeley. She is survived by her siblings, Martin (Linda) Seeley, Marcia Seeley,...
Thomas J. Commarto
Feb 5, 2025
ROTTERDAM JUNCTION - Thomas J. Commarto passed away on Wednesday February 5, 2025 in the comfort of his home surrounded by loved ones. He was born in Schenectady to the late James and Mary Commarto. Graduating from Mont Pleasant, he then joined the Army and was stationed in Germany during the Vietnam Era. After he was honorably discharged, he...
