Joseph J Demkowski
Oct 8, 2021
Rotterdam – Joseph J. Demkowski, 45, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, October 8th, 2021. He is survived by his father, John W. Demkowski, brother, Paul Demkowski (Madeline) and nephew, Crew Demkowski. He was predeceased by his mother, Carolyn E. Demkowski. A graveside service will be held privately at the convenience of the family at St. Adalbert’s Cemetery in Rotterdam.
John Kost Jr
Oct 3, 2021
Schenectady - John Kost Jr., 61, passed away at Albany Medical Center on Sunday, October 3rd, 2021. John was born in Schenectady to his parents, Ann Catrambone Kost and the late John Kost Sr. He graduated from Mont Pleasant High School, SCCC and earned his bachelor's degree from the College of St. Rose. For over 30 years, John worked at...
Bernadine M (Mauro) Dematteo
Oct 3, 2021
Rotterdam – Bernadine M. DeMatteo, 88, passed away at home on Sunday October 3, 2021. Born in Schenectady on May 14, 1933, she was the daughter of Nickolas and Mary (DeMarco) Mauro. Bernadine was a 1952 graduate of the former Mt. Pleasant High School. She married her husband, John P. DeMatteo, on January 29, 1955. Bernadine was a lifelong communicant...
Jason P Bolton
Oct 2, 2021
Rotterdam – Jason P. Bolton, 43, passed away suddenly on Saturday, October 2, 2021. Born in Niskayuna, he was the son of the late Michael K. Bolton and Dawn M. (Barnes) Bolton. An amazing chef, Jay loved to cook. His other passions were roller coasters and going to concerts, especially Phish. Above all else was his love for his girls....
Sally A (Duesler) Greenwood
Oct 1, 2021
Rotterdam - Sally A. Greenwood, 88, died at her home on Friday, October 1, 2021 with her beloved son, Bob, her daughter-in-law, Kathy, and her dedicated aide and friend, Candida, at her side. Sally was the daughter of Carl Duesler and Martha W. Duesler, and lived in the Schenectady area all of her adult life. She graduated from Mont Pleasant...
Frances (Dimanno) Saburro
Sep 30, 2021
Schenectady – Frances Saburro, 98, formerly of Webster St., died peacefully on Thursday, September 30, 2021. Born in Schenectady, she was the daughter of Luigi and Concetta DiManno. Frances graduated from Nott Terrace High School. After raising her family, she pursued her career in secretarial work. She retired from the Schenectady City School District after 25 years of service. She...
William F Mahar Jr
Sep 24, 2021
Valatie- William F. Mahar Jr., 84, of Valatie, died peacefully on September 24, 2021 at St. Peter’s Hospital with his loving family at his side. Born in Albany on July 6, 1937, William (Bill) was the son of the late William F. Mahar Sr. and Alice (Gorham) Mahar. Bill leaves behind his devoted wife, Huili Mahar and is survived by...
Lou-Ann (Fountain) Mugits
Sep 22, 2021
Duanesburg –Lou-Ann Mugits, 67, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday September 22, 2021 after a long battle with cancer. Born in Schenectady, Lou-Ann was a 1973 graduate of Schalmont High School. After retiring from G.E. Lou-Ann went on to work with special needs children at the New Meadow pre-school in Scotia. She will be remembered for her love of...
Gary L Pavlic
Sep 22, 2021
Troy - Gary L. Pavlic died unexpectedly at Albany Medical Center on September 22, 2021. He was the cherished and devoted son of the late Stanley and Julia DeCata Pavlic. Gary graduated from Duanesburg Central HS and earned a BS in Human Development from Empire State College. He was an accomplished public servant who held positions with the NYS AIDS...
William "Bill" Ziobrowski
Sep 20, 2021
Ballston Lake – William “Bill” Ziobrowski, 77, passed away peacefully at home with his family at his side on Monday, September 20th, 2021. Bill was born in Schenectady and grew up in Rotterdam. He was the son of the late Ernest Ziobrowski and Genevieve Tooley Ziobrowski. A graduate of Notre Dame-Bishop Gibbons High School, Bill went on to honorably serve...
Joan W (Wiedenhoft) Bluhm
Sep 18, 2021
Schenectady - Joan W. Bluhm, 94, of Schenectady, passed on Saturday, September 18, 2021 at Eddy Village Green in Cohoes. Joan was born on December 16, 1926, in Brooklyn, NY, the second child of the late Julius Wiedenhoft and Winifred Casey Wiedenhoft. She graduated from the Long Island College Hospital as a Registered Nurse. Joan also attended St. John’s University...
Peter D Maioriello
Sep 18, 2021
Albany - Peter David Maioriello, 53, of Albany, died September 18, 2021 at St. Peter’s Hospital after having a heart attack while playing golf at Capital Hills Golf Course with his longtime friends. He had just finished his best front 9-hole score, playing with those he loved. Born in Schenectady, Peter graduated from Guilderland High School in 1986 and attended...
Ann (Diodati) Alfieri
Sep 17, 2021
Schenectady – Ann Diodati Alfieri passed away on Friday September 17, 2021 at the Ellis Rehabilitation and Nursing Center at the age of 100. Ann was born in Ballston Spa, NY on May 21, 1921 to Emidio and Lina Diodati. On September 19, 1944 Ann married Frank “Bangy” Alfieri who preceded her in death on June 9, 2014. In 1961...
Filomena (Sgueglia) Viscusi
Sep 12, 2021
Rotterdam - Filomena "Filly" Viscusi, 90, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, September 12th, 2021. She was born in Squille, Italy (a hamlet of Caserta) on March 5th, 1931 to her parents, the late Gennaro Sgueglia and Giachelina Gallo Sgueglia. Filomena married her husband, Carlo Viscusi on February 28th, 1957 and immigrated to the United States in 1958....
John "Jack" Houck
Sep 11, 2021
Rotterdam- John “Jack” Houck, 71, son of William and Grace Houck, passed away on September 11, 2021 surrounded by his family. Born in Niskayuna, NY on July 31, 1950, Jack grew up on Ballston Lake. After High School, Jack would go on to enlist in the U.S. Navy where he served honorably in Vietnam. He enjoyed playing softball and was...
Charles M Carroll Sr
Sep 9, 2021
Rotterdam – Charles M. Carroll Sr., 96, passed away at Ellis Hospital on Thursday, September 9th, 2021. Charles was born in Marietta, PA in 1924 and was the son of the late Joseph E. Carroll and Agnes Kearney Carroll. After graduation from Marietta High School, Charles enlisted in the US Army Air Force. He honorably served his country in the...
Jean F (Giunta) Manocchi
Sep 7, 2021
Rotterdam – Jean F. Manocchi, 77, passed away Tuesday September 7, 2021 at the Glendale Nursing Home. Born in the Bronx, she was the daughter of Carmelo and Palma Giunta. Jean graduated from St. Helena’s Business School and later moved to Schenectady with her husband in 1968. She worked for several local school districts as an administrative clerk before retiring...
Nicholas D Desimone
Sep 7, 2021
Schenectady - Nicholas D. DeSimone, 87, a resident of Schenectady, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 7, 2021 at Ellis Hospital. He was born on December 17, 1933 in Schenectady and was the son of the late Dominick and Carrie (August) DeSimone. Nicholas was a 1952 graduate of the former Draper High School. Following his graduation he went on to...
Henry W Polgreen
Sep 6, 2021
Schenectady – Henry W. Polgreen passed away at home on Monday, September 6th, 2021 just a few days shy of his 80th birthday. Henry was born in Albany to his parents, the late Waldron Polgreen and Frances Dorn Polgreen. He grew up in Esperance, graduating from Schoharie High School and SUNY Cobleskill. Henry served in the Army National Guard in...
Francis L Leffingwell
Aug 31, 2021
Schenectady- Francis L. Leffingwell, 92, passed away on Tuesday, August 31, 2021. Born in Schenectady, NY, he was the son of the late Clayton and Loretta (Richardson) Leffingwell. He is married to Lucille (Fredericks) Leffingwell for 70 years. Francis joined the United States Army in 1954, where he served his country honorably. He enjoyed golfing, watching old movies and the...
