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,...
Janet L Desoto
Dec 17, 2021
Rotterdam – Janet L. DeSoto, 82, passed away Friday December 17, 2021 at Ellis Hospital. Born in Glenville, she was the daughter of Guy and Louise Farrington. Janet worked for Verizon in Schenectady retiring in 1991 after 34 years of service. Janet will be remembered as a happy, easy-going person who was generous and loving. She enjoyed traveling and spending...
Brian P Hartson
Dec 17, 2021
Guilderland – Brian P. Hartson, 79, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, December 17, 2021 surrounded by his loving wife and family. Born in Washington, D.C. on February 6, 1942 he was the son of Robert and Alice (Powers) Hartson. From 1964-1966 Brian served our country in the United States Air Force. He retired from the State of New...
Lois "June" (Teresi) Mcmaster
Dec 15, 2021
Rotterdam - Lois ‘June’ McMaster, 88, passed into the arms of the Lord on Wednesday, December 15th, 2021 after long battle with Alzheimer’s. Born in Buffalo, NY, to Louis and Frances (Decarlo) Teresi. June was predeceased by her husband of 57 years, E. Keith McMaster and five sisters. June graduated from Lafayette High School in Buffalo and later in life...
Lillian Catherine Lemmo
Dec 15, 2021
Rotterdam – Lillian Catherine Lemmo, 96, passed into eternal life peacefully at home on Wednesday, December 15th, 2021 with her children by her side. Lillian was born in Schenectady to her parents, the late Wladyslav and Valeria Laniewski. She attended Mont Pleasant High School and then went to work for GE during World War II. She later worked at the...
Joseph M Micalizzi
Dec 15, 2021
Rotterdam - On Wednesday, December 15, 2021, Joseph M. Micalizzi of Rotterdam passed away at Ellis Hospital, he was 83. Joe was born in Schenectady the son of the late Antonio and Maria Pastorino Micalizzi. He graduated from Draper High School and served honorably in the U.S. Navy. Joe was employed as a Machine Repairman with General Electric both at...
James J Rubino Sr
Dec 15, 2021
Guilderland- James (Jim) Joseph Rubino Sr., 84, of Guilderland, NY died peacefully on December 15th, 2021. He was born in Brooklyn, NY on January 12, 1937 to Joseph and Anna (Massaro) Rubino. . He spent most of his youth in Massapequa, NY where he graduated from Weldon E. Howitt High School in Farmingdale and continued his education at Oswego State...
