Bruce A. Brown
Aug 12, 2023
Rotterdam – Bruce A. Brown, 72, passed away on Saturday, August 12th, 2023.
Bruce was born in Schenectady, the son of the late Arthur W. Brown and Phyllis A. (Becker) Brown.
He was a graduate of Draper High School.
Bruce worked for a short time at the General Electric Co. before...
Sharon L. Winner
Aug 8, 2023
On Tuesday, August 8, 2023, Sharon Lee Winner, 66, of Schenectady, passed away at her home.
Born in Niskayuna, Sharon was the daughter of the late Clayton and Mary Williams Blake.
She graduated from Scotia Glenville High School in 1975. She was employed as a manager with OTB in Schenectady for many years.
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Helen L. Schauman
Aug 7, 2023
Helen L. Schauman, 63, of Rotterdam, passed away at her home on Monday, August 7, 2023.
Helen was born in Schenectady and graduated from Mohonasen High School in 1978. She served honorably in the United States Navy and was discharged in 1981. Helen was employed as a Keyboard Specialist with the NYS Comptroller’s office for 20 years....
Gino Lio
Aug 7, 2023
SCHENECTADY -On Monday, August 7, 2023, Gino Lio, loving husband, and father of two children, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at the age of 82.
Gino was born and educated in Pianopoli, Italy and was the son of the late Pietro and Francesca Lio. In 1952 he emigrated to Canada and later came...
Kourtney M. Mckeone-O'Connor
Aug 5, 2023
Kourtney Moira McKeone-O’Connor, 44, passed away tragically at her home in Burlington, NJ, the week of July 31, 2023. She was born on July 19, 1979, to Grace and Walter McKeone. She attended Fonda-Fultonville Central School and was active in track, volleyball, and cheerleading before graduating in 1997. She loved horses and spent hours outside of school trail riding with...
Lorraine K. Viksne
Jul 31, 2023
SCHENECTADY - Lorraine K. Viskne, 92, passed away peacefully at home with her loving family by her side. Lorraine was a very vibrant loving woman. She loved talking to people and would go to Saratoga every weekend and either sit on a bench in the village or go to the casino, not to gamble, but to just...
Marie Giammatteo
Jul 29, 2023
Rotterdam, NY - Marie A. Giammatteo, 90, passed away on Saturday, July 29, 2023. Marie ("Nanette") was born in Amsterdam, NY, the daughter of the late beloved Emilio and Mary (Yasko) Giammatteo. A graduate of Nott Terrace High School in Schenectady, NY, Marie then began working at General Electric Co., where she spent her career in a...
Gwendolyn M. Maxim
Jul 28, 2023
Schenectady – Gwendolyn M. Maxim, age 95, passed away on Friday, July 28th, 2023.
Gwendolyn was born in Schenectady to her parents, the late Ralph Perry Spellman and Marguerite (Hunnikin) Spellman.
Gwen graduated from Nott Terrace High School in 1946 and worked as a clerk at a Christian book store and as a...
Leon Robert Cox
Jul 27, 2023
Mariaville - Leon Robert Cox died in his home, surrounded by family and friends on July 27th, 2023.
Leon was born on December 9th, 1948 in Waltham, Massachusetts to the late Homer King Cox and Dorothy Ruth Cox ( we orgel ).
He spent the first 9 years of his life on various...
Virginia Ferraro
Jul 26, 2023
Rotterdam - Virginia Ferraro of O’Brien Ave., Rotterdam, passed away with her family by her side, on Wednesday, July, 26, 2023 at Ellis Hospital.
Born in Schenectady, she was the daughter of the late James Sr. and Angela Rinaldi.
She worked for Schenectady County Department of Social Services.
Virginia’s family was...
Robert "Bobby" G. Adamec
Jul 24, 2023
Rotterdam – Robert G. Adamec, 77, passed away on Monday, July 24th, 2023 in the comfort of his home with his family by his side.
Bobby was born in Schenectady, the son of the late Anthony F. Adamec and Rose (Cimino) Adamec.
He was a graduate of Mohonasen High School and shortly after...
David James Loucks Jr.
Jul 23, 2023
Rotterdam – David James Loucks Jr., 25, passed away suddenly on Sunday, July 23, 2023.
Born in Niskayuna, David was the youngest son of David James Loucks Sr. and Yvonne Marie Macherone.
He graduated from Mohonasen High School in 2016 and went on to earn his Associates degree in Advanced Manufacturing from Hudson...
Philip "Skippy" Marx
Jul 23, 2023
Schenectady - Mr. Philip “Skippy” Marx, age 72, of Schenectady, New York passed away on Sunday, July 23, 2023, following a long illness. He fought a courageous battle over the past three years and his fight in the face of adversity will always be a source of inspiration to his loved ones.
He was born...
Stephen Paul Famiano
Jul 20, 2023
SCHENECTADY - Stephen Paul Famiano, 84, passed away peacefully on July 20, 2023 at Ellis Hospital.
Born and educated in Schenectady, he was the son of the late Frank and Carmella Friello Famiano.
Stephen served as a Fireman in the US Navy and he retired as a machinist from General Electric, Co.
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Theresa L. Cassaro
Jul 18, 2023
Schenectady - Theresa Cafferello Cassaro, 95, entered into eternal peace on Tuesday, July 18, 2023.
Born in Schenectady, Theresa attended Mt. Pleasant High School. She worked as a key punch operator for the NYS Dept. of Tax and Finance for many years.
Theresa was loved by all and a caregiver to many. Her...
John V. Cinquino
Jul 18, 2023
Clifton Park - John V. Cinquino passed away at home on July 18, 2023, following a long battle with cancer. He was born in Schenectady on July 3, 1932, to the late Victor and Mary (Foti) Cinquino. John was a graduate of Christian Brothers Academy and received his Bachelor of Civil Engineering from Union College in 1954....
George E. Small Sr.
Jul 11, 2023
George E. Small Sr., 81, of Mayfield, formerly of Rotterdam, passed away on Tuesday, July 11, 2023 at Albany Medical Center Hospital.
Born in Amsterdam, NY, George was the son of the late James and Beatrice Vrooman Small.
After graduating from Wilber H. Lynch High School in 1960, George enlisted in the U.S Army. He...
Karen M. St. Lawrence
Jul 11, 2023
Schenectady – Karen M. St. Lawrence, 59, passed away at home on Tuesday, July 11, 2023.
Born in Schoharie, Karen was the daughter of Fred Banks Sr. and the late Marilyn (Wrex) Banks.
Karen had a degree in Culinary Arts and she loved music and her garden.
She is survived by...
Anthony E. Lanaro
Jul 10, 2023
Schenectady – Anthony “Pop” Lanaro, 76, passed away peacefully at home on Monday July 10, 2023.
Born in Schenectady on June 16, 1947 He was the son of Genesio and Mary Lanaro. Tony graduated of Mt. Pleasant High School in 1965 and went on to serve in the United States Army from 1968-1970 where he received the...
Ellen Roy
Jul 8, 2023
Albany, NY - Ellen Roy, 58, passed away at her home on July 8, 2023.
She was the youngest child of the late Charles and Jane Finin of Albany, NY.
Ellen attended Guilderland Central Schools, completing her college undergraduate/graduate studies in Elementary Education at the State University of New York at Albany.
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