Phyllis E (Simonetti) Phillips
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...
Robert A "Bob" Ranalli
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...
Antoinette "Toni" Rose (Gizzi) Renna
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...
Ellard F Carao
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...
Robert W Conklin
Feb 7, 2023
Albany - Robert W. Conklin, 77, passed away on February 7th, 2023. Born in Geneva, NY, Robert has been a resident of Albany since 1952. He worked for the NYS department of transportation from 1970–2003, retiring as a head supervisor in the railroad inspection unit. He was a lifelong member of Saint Boniface Church, where he served as an acolyte,...
Steven I Parks Sr
Feb 6, 2023
Rotterdam – Steven I. Parks Sr., 55, passed away unexpectedly at home on Monday, February 6th, 2023. Steven was born in Niskayuna, to his parents the late Irven and Ann Marie (Crooks) Parks. He graduated from Mohonasen High School in 1985 and went on to earn his Associate’s Degree in Criminal Justice from Herkimer County Community College. Steve began his...
Lois (Honey) Ellen Baker
Feb 4, 2023
Schenectady -Our family deeply mourns the loss of our beloved mother and grandmother, Lois Ellen Baker (Honey), 89, who passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 4th, 2023 at the Home of the Good Shepherd in Malta. Lois was born on October 26, 1933 in Schenectady, NY and was the daughter of Viola and Clark Sigsbee. She was a graduate of...
Constance J (Palmer) Kubes
Feb 2, 2023
Rotterdam - Constance J. (Palmer) Kubes of Rotterdam, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at her daughters home in Glenville on Thursday, February 2, 2023. Born on October 5, 1936, she was one of five children of the late Buel and Elizabeth Palmer. A 1954 graduate, Connie worked for the state for 10 years before having starting a family. After...
Clark F Russell
Feb 2, 2023
Schenectady -Mr. Clark F. Russell, age 83, of Gifford Road, passed away peacefully on Thursday afternoon, February 2, 2023, in the peace and comfort of his home. He was in the presence of his family, at the time of his passing. Clark was born on Dec. 14, 1939 in Schenectady, son of the late Clifford and Anna (Attendorn) Russell and...
Catherine Marie Polimeni
Jan 31, 2023
Schenectady-Mrs. Catherine Marie Polimeni, age 89, a lifelong Schenectady resident, passed away on Tuesday morning, January 31, 2023, after a brief illness. She was born on Sept. 25, 1933, daughter of the late Armand and Mabel (Burleigh) Roberts and educated in Schenectady schools. She was united in marriage with John Joseph Polimeni on June 20, 1953, a blessed union of...
Marie Palumbo
Jan 31, 2023
Vero Beach, FL/Schenectady-Mrs. Marie Palumbo, age 97, a native of Schenectady, passed away on Tuesday morning, January 31, 2023 at the home of her daughter, Joanne, in Vero Beach, FL. Funeral arrangements are pending and under the direction of DeMarco-Stone Funeral Home, 1605 Helderberg Ave., Rotterdam. Service times will be announced shortly.
Marlene Jane (Pratt) Pachucki
Jan 28, 2023
Schenectady – Marlene Jane (Pratt) Pachucki, age 86, passed away, peacefully, with her family by her side on Saturday, January 28th, 2023. Marlene was born on January 7, 1937 in Schenectady and was the daughter of the late Frederic W. Pratt and Margaret J. (Salisbury) Pratt. To honor the most incredible women in the world (and anyone who met her...
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...
