Obituaries

Mar 25, 2025

Schenectady, NY. Mary Fiore age 93, entered eternal life on Tuesday March 25, 2025. Mary was born in Schenectady. She is predeceased by her parents, Gerardo and Carmela (‘nee Caso) Fiore, her sisters Carmela DiCerbo and her husband Mike, and Donata Balascio and her husband Gus, as well as her nephews Gerard Balscio and John G. Huston, Jr. She was...

Mar 25, 2025

Schenectady, NY. Theresa Ann “Terri” Barnell, 82, passed away on March 25, 2025. She was the daughter of William and Dorothy Mikolaitis and the beloved wife of Gerald M. “Jerry” Barnell. The couple resided on Dolan Drive in Rotterdam and purchased one of the first homes in the Gallucci Gardens development. Terri grew up in Fort Johnson, NY and was...

Mar 24, 2025

ROTTERDAM - Eugene Lewis, 64, devoted husband, father, son, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away on Monday March 24, 2025. He was born in Oklahoma City, OK on April 18, 1960 to Rosalie Duke and Thomas Lewis. After graduating from high school, he enlisted in the Navy and was honorably discharged in 1982. He then attended college and earned...

Mar 21, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Joseph Michael Bartlette on Friday March 21, 2025, at the age of 89. A devoted husband, loving father, cherished grandfather, and proud great-grandfather, Joseph’s legacy lives on through the lives he touched and the family he loved fiercely.

Born on October 10, 1935, Joseph lived a full and generous...

Mar 19, 2025

George R. Barker, 89, passed away at home on March 19, 2025.

He was born on April 29, 1935, in Reno, Nevada, to his beloved mother, the late Bernice Mudgette, whom he loved beyond words. At the age of 10, they moved to New York State, traveling by train, where he spent the remainder of his life...

Mar 19, 2025

Schenectady, NY. It is with profound sadness, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Catherine Halnon, age 94 who left this world peacefully on March 19, 2025. She was born in Burlington, VT. She was the daughter of the late Mary Ellen (Ladue) Bellew and George E. Bellew. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert; her granddaughter,...

Mar 16, 2025

Rotterdam – Catherine H. Haggerty, 79, was welcomed into heaven Sunday March 16, 2025. Born in Schenectady, she was the daughter of Frank & Helen (Pfaffenbach) Ferraro. A lifelong Schenectady resident, Catherine graduated from Mont Pleasant High School, and went on to earn a Bachelor’s Degree in Education from SUNY Plattsburgh. Her teaching career began at Jefferson Elementary School...

Mar 13, 2025

Rotterdam – Marion A. Burrows, 96, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 13, 2025, after a short illness. Marion was born in Meriden, CT, on March 22, 1928. She was the daughter of Theodore and Antoinette Suchoski. Marion enjoyed a long and interesting life. In 1945, Marion graduated from Meriden High School before attending Central Connecticut College, where she...

Mar 7, 2025

Rotterdam – Theresa M. (Breslin) Carter, 85, passed away at home on Friday March 7, 2025 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Albany on May 24, 1939, she was the daughter of Francis and Elizabeth Kiernan Breslin.

Theresa graduated from Cardinal McCloskey High School. She was a homemaker raising her four children and also worked many...

Mar 6, 2025

Sharon (Broyles) Ondriska passed away on Thursday, March 6th 2025 at Ellis Hospital, Schenectady, New York with her loving family by her side. Sharon was born on February 13th,1950 in Gloversville NY, the daughter of the late James and Kathryn (Pierce) Broyles. Sharon was one of 3 siblings, Donna, Sharon, and Bonnie. She graduated from St. Patrick's Parochial School...

Mar 6, 2025

William John Brandenburg, 75, of Rotterdam, New York, passed away peacefully at his residence on March 6, 2025. Born on March 27, 1949, in Niskayuna, New York, William was the beloved son of the late William and Elizabeth Brandenburg. He grew up in Schenectady and graduated from Draper High School in 1967. William dedicated his career to General Electric, where...

Mar 5, 2025

Joan M. (French) Foster, age 93, of Schenectady, N.Y passed away peacefully on March 5, 2025 at Kingsway Arms Nursing Center.

She was born on January 31,1932 in Rensselaer, N.Y., the daughter of William E. French and Luella (Anthony) French.  She had 4 brothers, William (Marion)French, Paul (Margo)French, Reverend John F. French and James French.

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Mar 3, 2025

Francis J. (Frank) Niedbalski, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, March 3, 2025, after a brief illness. He was 96 years old. Born in Schenectady in 1929, he was the son of Peter and Stella Niedbalski. He worked at the General Electric Company retiring in 1991 but for those who knew Frank, he was not one to sit...

Feb 25, 2025

Christopher T. Visker, of Guilderland, New York, passed away on February 25th after a brief illness. He was born on March 8th, 1967, the son of Mary Clare Visker and the late Edward W. Visker. He was one of seven siblings. Chris attended Guilderland High School and received his bachelor’s degree from Siena College.

Chris married Kelly...

Feb 23, 2025

Edward Mazzo

1/24/1966 - 2/23/2025

Edward Mazzo, 59, of Schenectady, passed away on Sunday February 23, 2025, after a valiant five-year battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his loving family. Edward, affectionately known as Eddie to his friends and family, was a devoted husband and father. His favorite role was being a Poppy to...

Feb 22, 2025

Rotterdam - John R. Van Der Werken passed away peacefully at home on February 22, 2025 with his wife and sister by his side.  He was 79 years old.  His brother, Danny, met him at the Pearly Gates with a Manhattan.  John was the son of Stanley and Beatrice (Friguletto) Van Der Werken.  John graduated from Mont Pleasant H.S.,...

Feb 22, 2025

ROTTERDAM - Charles Montagino, 79, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Saturday February 22, 2025. He was born in Brooklyn, New York on May 8, 1945 to the late Charles and Laura Montagino. Charles was a teacher for the Schenectady City School District for over 30 years, retiring in 2000. He was a member of the Rotterdam...

Feb 21, 2025

Timothy John Heller, took his final bow on Friday February 21, 2025. Born on August 17, 1955, in Baltimore, MD, Tim spent most of his life in Schenectady, NY. A SUNY Cobleskill graduate, he worked as a supervisor at SUNY Systems Computer Center and served as a volunteer firefighter with South Schenectady Fire Department. Known for his protective nature...

Feb 21, 2025

ROTTERDAM- Mary Schiazza, 96, went to meet her precious Lord while at home with her family by her side on Friday, February 21, 2025.

Mary was born on October 21, 1928 in Schenectady, NY to the late Camillo and Nicola Pitaccio.  She graduated from Mt. Pleasant High School and spent 20 years working as a secretary at...

Feb 19, 2025

Rotterdam, NY. Juanita Kay Hagadone, age 80, passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at St. Peters Hospital with her loving husband of 40 years by her side. Juanita is survived by her husband George and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Juanita loved gardening, cooking and being with family and friends. Calling hours will be held on Thursday March 6,...