Antoinette (Ciavari) Delmonaco
Jan 5, 2022
Rotterdam – Antoinette Delmonaco, 95, passed away on Wednesday, January 5th, 2022. Born in Pietracupa, Province of Compobosso, Italy, Antoinette was the daughter of the late Florindo and Agnes Ciavari. She came to the United States to join her family in 1955 with her young son, Walter. Antoinette was very proud of her many years of workas agifted seamstress at...
Barbara Ann (Murrane) Heck
Jan 4, 2022
Rotterdam - Barbara Ann (Murrane) Heck, 70, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 4, 2021 at her home after a long illness. Barbara was born in Schenectady, the daughter of Mary and Peter Murrane. She was a graduate of Whitesboro High School in Marcy, New York and retired in 2006 from her position at the New York State Division of...
Charles W Phillips Jr
Jan 3, 2022
Wilton- Charles William Phillips Jr., 77, passed away on Monday, January 3. Born in Utica, NY, he was the son of the late Charles W. Phillips Sr. and Kathleen Dowling Phillips. He was married to Suzanne Basha Phillips for 39 years. Charles was a Priest in the Roman Catholic Diocese from 1970-1982 in both Little Falls and Latham. During this...
Audrey P (Pusz) Zarelli
Jan 2, 2022
Rotterdam – Audrey P. Zarelli, 77, slipped into eternity on Sunday, January 2nd, 2022, after spending a final day with her family. She was born in Schenectady to her parents, the late Stanley and Ida Pusz. Audrey was meticulous and had many skills; she was an accomplished hairstylist, artistic and crafty, an avid antique hunter, and kept an immaculate home...
Ann Kost
Dec 30, 2021
Schenectady - Ann (Catrambone) Kost, also known as DeeDee, died Thursday, December 30, 2021, at St. Peter’s Hospital at the age of 86. She was a lifelong resident of Schenectady, NY. Ann was born in Worcester, MA, the daughter of the late John and Mary Lupica Catrambone. She graduated in 1953 from Mont Pleasant High School and worked for several...
Charles E ("Chuckie") Boyark
Dec 30, 2021
Rotterdam - Charles Boyark (Chuckie) of Rotterdam, NY passed away Thursday, December 30th, 2021 at Ellis Hospital at the age of 81. He was surrounded by his loving wife of 61 years and his two children. Charles was born in Schenectady NY on January 18, 1940. He spent many years in the Construction Industry as a self employed contractor. Throughout...
Laura B Hallenbeck
Dec 30, 2021
Albany- Laura B. Hallenbeck, 62, passed away with family by her side, on Thursday, December 30, 2021 following a short illness. Born in Albany, NY, she was the daughter of the late Nunzio C. Biondi and Mary T. Gillette Biondi. She was married to the love of her life, Charles L. Hallenbeck of Gloversville. Laura was a graduate of Vincentian...
Carmela M (Mastroianni) Sperduto
Dec 30, 2021
Rotterdam – Carmela M. Sperduto, 91, passed away Thursday December 30, 2021 after a short illness. Born in Amsterdam she was the daughter of Joseph and Mary (Petrillo) Mastroianni. Carmela will be remembered for her love and devotion to her family along with her special fondness to her two youngest sisters, Josephine and Donna, who she treated and cared for...
Celeste "Shelly" (Miceli) Pugliano
Dec 28, 2021
Schenectady - Celeste “Shelly” Pugliano, 88,passed away peacefully on December 28, 2021 surrounded by her family. Born in Schenectady on August 12th, 1933 Celeste was the second daughter to Sinibaldo and Assunta (Pugliese) Miceli, she attended Mt. Pleasant High School and graduated with honors. Celeste was a lifelong parishioner of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church where she was graced...
Robert C Dariano
Dec 28, 2021
Glenville - Robert C. ‘Bob’ Dariano, 77, of Glenville, New York, passed away December 28, 2021 after a short illness. Bob was born in Schenectady, the son of John and Catherine Dariano (Groat). Bob was a longtime plumber and pipe-fitter for Leo DiGesare, Local 105 (Schenectady), Local 7 (Albany), and Local 803 (Orlando) where he worked during the construction of...
Richard Carl Teschka Jr
Dec 24, 2021
Delanson- Richard Carl Teschka Jr., 71, passed at 3:30pm on Friday, December 24, 2021. Born in Amsterdam, NY, he was the son of the late Richard Carl Teschka Sr. and Yetive Eunice Playford Teschka. He was happily married to Lois Radzewicz Teschka for 41 years. All those that knew Dick would agree he was a man of kindness, integrity and...
William C Carney
Dec 23, 2021
Rotterdam- William “Bill” C. Carney, 75, passed away on Thursday, December 23rd, 2021 at St. Peter's Hospital unrelated to Covid. Bill was born in Schenectady to his parents, the late William Carney and Pauline (Poteralski) Carney. He was a lifelong area resident and attended Mohonasen High School until enlisting in the United States Marine Corps. Bill was a people person...
Joanne "Micki" Agresta
Dec 23, 2021
Hollywood, FL - Celebrate the life, cherish the memories of Joanne “Micki” Agresta, November 22, 1958 – December 23, 2021. Joanne was the loving daughter of Frank (deceased) and Arlene Agresta, caring sister of Rosemarie (James) Trigger, fun aunt to the nephew and niece she adored, Adam Trigger and Alyssa Trigger (Jason Naftulin), ex-wife and lifelong friend to Brian Barzcak,...
Barry Edward Willis
Dec 23, 2021
In loving memory Barry Edward Willis June 18,1946- December 23, 2021 Riding the Heavenly Highway
Gail M Bianchi
Dec 22, 2021
Schenectady- Gail M. Bianchi, 79, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 22. Born and raised in Schenectady, NY, she was the daughter of the late Romeo and Mildred Bianchi. She was a graduate of Linton High School. Gail cherished her family, and devoted her life to her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Anyone who knew her also knew that she enjoyed...
Shirley M (Templeton) Polgreen
Dec 21, 2021
Schenectady – Shirley M. Polgreen, 84, passed away unexpectedly at home on Tuesday, December 21st, 2021. Shirley was born in Amsterdam, NY to her parents, the late Alexander and Ethel Templeton. She spent the majority of her life in the Bellevue neighborhood of Schenectady and was a graduate of Mont Pleasant High School. Shirley worked for many years as a...
James L Armstrong
Dec 21, 2021
Schenectady - James L. Armstrong, 68,went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, December 21, 2021. Born in Niskayuna, James was the son of the late Douglas and Charlotte Borst Armstrong. He graduated from Scotia Glenville High School in 1972 and was employed with General Electric Telecommunication and Information Processing Operations (TIPO) for several years. He later...
James M "Nick" Nicklaw
Dec 21, 2021
Schenectady - It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of James “Nick” Nicklaw, 71, after a brief illness, (non Covid related). He passed on December21st, 2021, in Valhalla, NY. James was born on Jan. 9th, 1950 to the late Willard and Eileen Nicklaw. He was preceded in death by his brother Tom Nicklaw. He was son-in law...
Arlene F Debraccio
Dec 21, 2021
Schenectady-Arlene F. DeBraccio, 97, passed away peacefully in her sleep, on December 21st, 2021. Born in Evans Mills, NY, she was the daughter of the late Sanford Blair and Olive Barnes Blair. Arlene was predeceased by her loving husband of 59 years, Jerome “Jerry” DeBraccio. She is survived by her daughter, Dawn A. DeBraccio (Mike Schaus), her cherished grandchildren, Jeremy...
Jennifer Cortella
Dec 18, 2021
Rotterdam – Jennifer Lauren Cortella, 29, passed away Saturday, December 18, 2021. Born in Schenectady, to her parents Dominick Cortella and the late Eva Giannetti Cortella. Jennifer grew up in the area. She graduated from cosmetology school and enjoyed being a hairstylist. Jen loved animals, singing, drawing and loved flowers. She is survived by her father, Dominick Cortella, her brother,...
