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Joanne (Duffany) Parker
Nov 14, 2022
Rotterdam – Joanne Parker, 81, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Monday, November 14th, 2022. Born in Schenectady, Joanne was the daughter of the late Samuel and Mary (Costello) Duffany. After marrying her beloved husband, John “Bruce” Parker while he was in the service, Joanne and Bruce travelled and lived in various places including Georgia, Greece, Texas and upon...
Donna M (Pickreign) Tappan
Nov 13, 2022
Glenville – Donna M. Tappan, 67, passed away Sunday, November 13, 2022. She was born in Saranac Lake on March 7, 1955. She was the daughter of Joseph and Lucille Pickreign. She is the beloved wife of David M. Tappan. The loving mother of Philip Tappan, the late Angela Brownrigg, Ashley Tappan and Susan Pickreign. The sister of Clemos Tanzini,...
Luella M Thompson
Nov 6, 2022
Rotterdam – Luella M. Thompson, 86, passed away peacefully on Sunday November 6th, 2022, after a brief illness. Born in Lake Placid, NY on March 10th, 1936, Luella was the daughter of the late Guy and Gladys (Peck) Johnson. Luella married Walter H. Thompson on August 12th, 1961. They eventually settled in Rotterdam and were married for 38 years until...
Joseph Chinski
Nov 4, 2022
Rotterdam – Joseph Chinski, 98, passed away Friday, November 4, 2022. Born in Schenectady he was the son of Joseph F. and Helen Chinski. Joe served our country during World War II in the U.S. Army. He then went on to work at the General Electric Co. in Schenectady for over 40 years before retiring. His wife Marjorie passed away...
Eleaner D Pigliavento
Nov 4, 2022
Schenectady - Eleaner Pigliavento passed away peacefully in the early morning hours on November 4, 2022 at 91 years of age, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Troy, NY on July 6, 1931, Eleaner was the oldest of five children. She began studying dance in Troy and eventually, would travel all the way to Schenectady each week, by bus,...
Madeline A (Eckhardt) Bordeau
Nov 2, 2022
Schenectady - Madeline A. Bordeau, 85, of Schenectady, passed peacefully on Wednesday, November 2, 2022. Born in Brooklyn, NY in 1937, Madeline was the daughter of the late Elizabeth and Christopher Eckhardt. She was employed as a CHA for many years and loved doing crossword puzzles. In addition to her parents, Madeline was also predeceased by her husband, Roy W....
Robert E Knowles Jr
Nov 1, 2022
Rotterdam – Robert E. Knowles Jr., 58, passed away on Tuesday, November 1st, 2022 after a long and valiant battle with cancer. Born in Schenectady, Robert was the son of the late Robert E. Knowles Sr. and Marilyn (Rose) Knowles. He graduated from Schalmont High School and went on to honorably serve our country in the United States Marine Corps....
Peter J Haight
Nov 1, 2022
Rotterdam – Peter J. Haight left this life suddenly on November 1, 2022, at the age 71 as a result of a tragic accident. Peter was a dedicated employee of National Grid; beginning as a Meter Reader and retiring after 32 years of service, at age 55, as an Underground Lineman. Throughout life, he always loved family celebrations, enjoying food,...
Dominick E Coppola
Oct 30, 2022
Rotterdam - Mr. Dominick E. Coppola, age 100, a lifelong Rotterdam resident, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 30, 2022 at the Schenectady Center for Rehab and Nursing. Dominick was born on April 15, 1922 in Rotterdam, son of the late Giuseppe and Concetta Coppola and received his education in Rotterdam schools. His last professional employment was with General Electric,...
Louis F "Chick" Mangino
Oct 28, 2022
Schenectady - Louis F. “Chick”Mangino, 86, of Schenectady, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on October 28, 2022. Born in Schenectady, he was the son of the late Louis, Sr. and Carmella (Saburro) Mangino. He was the devoted husband of Marlene (DeMarzio) Mangino whom he married on May 5, 1957. A graduate of Draper High School, Louis went...
Richard H Danzig
Oct 26, 2022
Mr. Richard H. Danzig, age 78, a United States Air Force Veteran, a longtime Capital Regionresident, passed away on Wednesday morning, October 26, 2022 at Eddy Village Green, Cohoes where he had been residing. Services will take place at the convenience of his family on Friday, November 4th, 2022, at the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery.
Eleanor (Pomeroy) Frazer
Oct 26, 2022
Schenectady - Eleanor Pomeroy Frazer, 88, of Schenectady, passed away on Wednesday, October 26th, 2022 at Ellis Hospital with her adoring family by her side. Born in Schenectady on September 19th, 1934, she was the second daughter of the late Edward and Mary Keigher Pomeroy. Eleanor graduated from Nott Terrace High School in 1952. After graduation, she walked across the...
Mary W Fedasz
Oct 24, 2022
Schenectady - Mary W. Fedasz, affectionately known as "Mimi" to her family, entered peacefully into eternal life at the Teresian House on Monday, October 24, 2022. Mary was born on February 26, 1930, to the late Aunfer and Mary (Niekasz) Fedasz of Schenectady. Mary lost both of her parents at a young age and grew up on Marx St. with...
David P Rhodes
Oct 20, 2022
Greensboro, NC - David Paul Rhodes, 48, ofGreensboro, NCand formerly of Rotterdam, New York, passed away and finally found peace on Thursday, October 20, 2022. Born on March 17, 1974 in Niskayuna, NY, he was the son of the late Paul and Donna Marr Rhodes. David proudly served our country in the 82nd Airborne division 504 Parachute infantry regiment in...
Sarah Lilia Dingley
Oct 17, 2022
Schenectady – Sarah Lilia Dingley, treasured daughter, sister, aunt and friend, passed away on Monday, October 17th, 2022 at the age of 44. Sarah was born in Hilo, Hawaii and was the daughter of Sandra Enright Bateman Dingley and the late Franklin Dingley III. She graduated from Mohonasen High School and went on to study American Sign Language. Sarah was...
George F "Choach" Decarlo
Oct 16, 2022
Rotterdam - Mr. George F. “Choach” DeCarlo, 85, of East Lucille Ave., passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, October 16, 2022 at Capstone Rehabilitation Nursing Home, Amsterdam, following a long illness. Born in Schenectady NY, he attended Mont Pleasant High School. He was the proprietor of The Finish Line Bar on Broadway in Schenectady, where he discovered his love of...
Ruth E (Quigg) Lanoue
Oct 15, 2022
Rotterdam - Ruth E.(Quigg)Lanoue , 97, formerly of Palmer Ave. in Rotterdam, passed peacefully on Saturday, October 15, 2022. Born in Schenectady, Ruth was the daughter of the late Joseph and Ida Wagnar Quigg. She was a member of the Draper High School class of 1943. Ruth was an active member of the Rotterdam Senior Citizens and the Rotterdam Elks...
Paul A Harasimowicz
Oct 15, 2022
Rotterdam - Paul A. Harasimowicz, 78, passed away peacefully on the morning of Saturday, October 15, 2022. Born and raised in Schenectady, Paul was the son of Anthony and Elizabeth Harasimowicz (Zubalik). He was raised by his hardworking and devoted mother, Elizabeth. Paul never knew his father who was lost at sea (USS S-44/SS-155) on October 7, 1943, however, he...
Joseph W Paeglow
Oct 15, 2022
Rotterdam - Joseph W. Paeglow, 92, of Rotterdam, and most recently of Fort Myers, FL, passed away on October 15, 2022 with his children by his side. He was born the son of the late Winie and Elizabeth (Ryan) Paeglow and married to his lifelong love, Edna (Gilbert) for 64 years and was a loving father to his four children....
Danny M Winner
Oct 14, 2022
Mariaville - Danny Milton Winner of Mariaville, New York passed away on October 14th, 2022 after a brief stay at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady. He was born August 11th, 1963 in Schenectady to Harry B. and Ardene V. of Mariaville. He was 59 years old. Danny was a lifelong resident of New York and spent most of his days on...
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