Demitra Tulla Pangburn
Jun 3, 2022
Altamont - Demitra Tulla Pangburn, 82, of Altamont, died Friday, June 3rd, at home with family. Raised in Boonton, New Jersey she was the youngest daughter of Spiro and Katherine Deffigos. Tulla attended Douglass Residential College, and later obtained advanced degrees in Education. It was during her time at Douglass College that she met and began courting her late husband,...
Paul D Grippo
Jun 3, 2022
Scotia - Paul David Grippo, known lovingly as Poppy, loved fiercely and will be missed deeply by the many friends and family he leaves behind and poured his love into. While it will never be enough, Paul’s long and beautiful life was full; with his many hobbies, interests, and of course his family which he treasured above all else. He...
Paul F Trudell
Jun 2, 2022
I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith … 2 Timothy 4:7 Paul F. Trudell passed away at his home with his family at his side on June 2, 2022 at the age of 74. He fought courageously battling serious medical conditions facing life challenges every day. Despite the challenges, he never...
Winifred June Springer
Jun 2, 2022
Rotterdam- Winifred June Springer, 96, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 2, 2022 in Port Orange, FL. Born in Rexford, NY, Winifred was the daughter of the late Clifford and Catherine Pierce. She was married to the late Ellis Springer before his passing in 1988. Winifred was a Lady Auxiliary member of the local VFW Post 3282 in Florida, as...
Domenica Dicocco
May 31, 2022
Rotterdam - Domenica DiCocco, 86, passed away peacefully Tuesday, May 31, 2022, while at home surrounded by her loving family. Domenica was born in Fontechiari, Italy, the daughter of the late Onorio and Ernestina DiCocco. She grew up the youngest of seven siblings in a small home nestled among the olive trees in Cisterna. She had a fierce spirit and...
George Thomas Fredericks
May 30, 2022
Schenectady - George Thomas Fredericks was born on July 21st, 1949, to Mary Elizabeth (Kilcullen) and John William Fredericks. For most of his childhood, George grew up in Watervliet before moving to Rotterdam at the age 14. Here he attended Mohonasen High School before joining the Military. Instead of waiting to be drafted, George enlisted in the U.S. Army on...
Paul "Pete" D Zarelli
May 30, 2022
Rotterdam – Paul D. "Pete" Zarelli, 79, entered this world on Halloween 1942 and departed for paradise on Memorial Day, May 30, 2022. He knew how to make a splash on holidays! A lifelong area resident, Paul was born in Schenectady and was a proud Bellevue boy. He graduated from Mont Pleasant High School and was the son of the...
Zakary R Wilson
May 28, 2022
Rotterdam - Zakary R. Wilson, 18, passed away suddenly on Saturday, May 28, 2022. Zakary was full of life, you knew when he entered the room! He loved to make people laugh, and he would do his little Zak dance. Zak truly loved his family and friends, mostly his sister Olivia. They enjoyed going to the Mall and listening to...
Carmel Mina
May 26, 2022
Rotterdam - Carmel Mina, 103, died peacefully Thursday, May 26, 2022 at Kingsway Arms Nursing Center, Schenectady. Born in Albany, March 5, 1919, the daughter of the late Angelo and Marianne (Memoli) Farinacci. She was secretary of the former Our Lady of the Assumption Church, Eucharistic minister, lector and past president and member of the Altar Rosary Society. Upon retirement...
George Henry Hughes Jr
May 26, 2022
Rotterdam – George Henry Hughes Jr. who was born in Albany on November 30, 1949 to Addea (Lu) & George Hughes Sr. died on Thursday after struggling with a long chronic illness. It is with such sadness to say goodbye to George who was a very devoted Christian and a dedicated & loving husband, father and his greatest role –...
Margaret A (Bianchine) Stibinger
May 24, 2022
Rotterdam -- Margaret A. Stibinger passed into the arms of the Lord on May 24, 2022 at Capstone Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing in Amsterdam, New York. Margaret was born on June 29, 1943, the eldest child of Joseph and Margaret (Deckert) Bianchine. She grew up on the Bianchine family farm in Jefferson and spent her childhood in Richmondville and...
Joseph A Piccirillo Sr
May 23, 2022
Rotterdam- Joseph Anthony Piccirillo Sr., 95, of Rotterdam, New York, died on Monday, May 23rd, 2022 following a brief illness. Born on April 20th, 1927 in Schenectady, New York, Joseph was the son of the late Arcangelo and Angelina (DiCerbo) Piccirillo. Joe was a graduate from Mont Pleasant High School and a lifelong Schenectady resident. He was a veteran of...
Angela S (Verrigni) Balasco
May 21, 2022
Guilderland -Angela S. Balasco, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and aunt passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 21, 2022. Born on November 1, 1931 in Queens, NY to the late Guiseppe and Lucia Verrigni, she was the eldest of 7 children. Angela resided in Schenectady, NY for many years and was married to the late Frank Balasco....
Mario V Farina
May 19, 2022
Troy – Mario V. Farina, 98, passed away on Thursday, May 19th, 2022 at Samaritan Hospital after a brief illness. Born in Schenectady, Mario was the son of the late Michele and Louisa (Ferri) Farina. He was a graduate of Mont Pleasant High School and went on to earn his bachelors and master’s degrees in computer science. Mario honorably served...
Anna M Musto
May 15, 2022
Schenectady- Anna M. (Siragusa) Musto, 71, passed away peacefully onMay 15, 2022. Born in Watertown, NY, she was the daughter of the late Benny Siragusa and Catherine McMillian Siragusa. She was happily married to Richard “Dick” Musto for 49 years. After graduating high school, Anna would then attend SUNY Canton where she received her Associates Degree in Computer Science. She...
Charles B Quinlivan Jr
May 12, 2022
Rotterdam- Charles B. Quinlivan Jr., 78, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, May 12, 2022 surrounded by his loving family. Born in Floral Park, NY, he was the son to the late Charles Quinlivan Sr. and Jeanne Wallace Quinlivan. He was happily married to Martha Quinlivan for 45 years. After graduating high school, Charles would join the United States...
Yolanda Disanto
May 12, 2022
Altamont-Yolanda DiSanto, 93, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, May 12, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Sambucetto in Bomba, Abruzzo, Italy to the late Mario and Antoinette DiSanto. She married Vincent DiSanto on October 1, 1953. They were married for 44 years. Yolanda flew to America in August of 1954 on one of the very first...
Alan P Witko
May 11, 2022
Rotterdam – Alan P. Witko, 70, passed away on Wednesday May 11, 2022. Born in Schenectady Alan was a lifelong Schenectady area resident. An avid Beatles fan, he loved listening to music, playing cards and fishing. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, his granddaughter, two stepsons and a brother & sister. Calling hours will be held Sunday from...
Richard A Riggi
May 9, 2022
Glenville - On Monday, May 9, 2022, Richard A. Riggi, 81 of Glenville passed at Ellis Hospital after a brief illness. Richard (Dick) was born in Schenectady, the son of the late Bernard and Angelina DeCata Riggi. He graduated from Mont Pleasant High School in 1958. Richard had a long and rewarding career of 41 years with the Knolls Atomic...
Joseph L Mancini
May 9, 2022
Rotterdam - Joseph L. Mancini of Rotterdam, NY passed away on Monday May 9th, 2022 after a brief illness. He was 66. Born in Schenectady, he graduated from Linton High in 1973. He then served in the US Navy from 1973 to 1978. Joseph was employed by Johnson Controls @ Key Bank for several years. Recently, he was employed by...
