Obituaries

Apr 20, 2025

ROTTERDAM – Joanne R. (Borysewicz) Thomson, 70, of Rotterdam, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday April 20, 2025, with her family by her side after a long illness. Born in Schenectady on July 18, 1954, Joanne was the daughter of the late Stanley and Rose Borysewicz and wife of the late Milton (Mickey) Thomson. Joanne grew up in...

Apr 18, 2025

Rotterdam – Barbara Catino, 89, passed away Friday April 18, 2025 surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Amsterdam, she was the daughter of John and Hazel (Black) Schottenham.

Barbara’s life as a “domestic engineer” was perfectly demonstrated by loving and raising her family, supporting her husband and being that special “Nini” to her grandchildren...

Apr 18, 2025

Maryann “Mare” Ziobrowski, 78, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 18, 2025 with her loving family by her side. She spent her last several weeks in her daughter’s home, where her days were filled with love, laughter, and all of her favorite things. Her presence was a constant source of comfort and her kindness and grace touched the lives...

Apr 13, 2025

Gloria Dorothy (Gabriele) Massaroni entered into eternal rest on Sunday April 13, 2025 at the age of 94 years old.  Born on June 16, 1930 and raised in Schenectady, she was the daughter of the late Teodoro and Francesca Gabriele.  She attended Mont Pleasant High School and worked at House of Creation Coiffures as a hairdresser after graduating from...

Apr 12, 2025

Pattersonville, NY. William H. Clark, Sr. age 87 passed away on Saturday, April 12, 2025. Born in Poughkeepsie, NY, he was the son of the late Harold and Onalova (Wheeler) Clark. William is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Helen (Markel) Clark, three children, William H. Clark, Jr. & (Terri Clark), Kurt Clark & (Rosalie Clark) and Jodi...

Apr 6, 2025

ALTAMONT - Rose Burian passed away on Sunday April 6, 2025, after a brief illness. Rose was born to Lyle and Gertrude Jensen on August 19, 1942. She was the youngest of three children, her brother Robert and sister Jessie (Jean) preceded her in death. Rose was also predeceased by her daughter Kimberly. She leaves behind her husband, Wayne,...

Apr 5, 2025

Thomas Austin Smith passed suddenly on Saturday April 5, 2025. Born April 17, 1997 in Albany NY, he is the son of Kellie (Leo) Kinsella and John (Jack) Smith. He graduated from Gilboa High School and took some classes at SUNY Delhi. He then spent some time working for two different town highway departments while also building his tree...

Apr 4, 2025

Alice “Allie” R. Burke-Nichols Pattersonville – Alice “Allie” R. Burke-Nichols, age 84, received her angel wings on Friday April 4, 2025.

She was predeceased by her loving husband of 35 years, Howard “Nick” C. Nichols.

A lifelong area resident, Allie was born on July 5 th , 1940 in Rotterdam, NY. She was the daughter...

Apr 3, 2025

The family of John J. Mazzone announces with deep sadness his passing on Thursday, April 3, 2025. He was born in Schenectady on June 21st, 1948 to the late Joseph and Mary Mazzone. He graduated from Bishop Gibbons High School in 1966 and continued his education at St. John’s University, where he earned a B.S. in Business Management and...

Apr 2, 2025

Dorothy F. Bowdish, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at the Glendale Home in Glenville, N.Y. with her beloved husband of nearly 60 years and her daughters by her side. Born May 23, 1947, to Eugene and Dorothy B. Krawczak, she was the proud twin of Johnny, and that always made her feel special. Dorothy grew up...

Apr 2, 2025

Christopher G. Goutos, DDS, 93 of Guilderland, peacefully entered into eternal life on Wednesday April 2, 2025.

He was born in Schenectady on October 5, 1931 to the late Theodore and Zografia Goutos, who were immigrants from Greece.  He was predeceased by Anita, his beloved wife of 68 years; and by his brother, Peter G. Goutos, of...

Apr 2, 2025

Rotterdam, NY. Helen C. Farrington age 97, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, April 2, 2025. She was the loving daughter of her late parents Philip and Mary (Vitelli) DeLuke. She was born and educated in Duanesburg, moving to Rotterdam after she married. She is predeceased by her loving husband of 65 years, Gerald Farrington Sr and her beloved...

Mar 31, 2025

Rotterdam - Karoline Jean Borst, affectionately known as Kay, was born on November 19, 1935, in Schenectady, New York, to Ludwig Peper and Jeanie Taylor Peper. Ludwig, an immigrant from Germany, and Jeanie, who hailed from Scotland, instilled in Karoline the values of unconditional love and care for others. Karoline graduated from Draper High School in 1953.

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Mar 31, 2025

SCHENECTADY - Anthony (Tony) DiJohn 80 of Schenectady NY Passed peacefully at home surrounded by family on Monday March 31,2025. Anthony was a proud veteran of the U.S. Marine Corp. His love of country was unwavering. He donated to any cause that would help veterans and his country. He was the best butcher to be had. His entire career...

Mar 30, 2025

Josephine Piccirillo, born on July 16, 1926, in the province of Messina, Italy, to Salvatore and Maria Munafo, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on Sunday March 30, 2025. At just six months old, Josephine immigrated with her parents to the Mount Pleasant area of Schenectady, where she would go on to become a proud U.S. citizen....

Mar 28, 2025

ROTTERDAM - Livia Perretta of Rotterdam passed away peacefully on March 28, 2025, with her loving daughter and son in law holding her hand. She was 91. She was certainly a fighter who battled Dementia/Alzheimer’s for 21 years.

Livia was born in Limatola, Italy on October 14, 1933 to Frank and Maria Marotta. She married...

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...