Anthony "Tony" Bucci
Feb 6, 2021
Rotterdam - Anthony John Bucci, (known by Tony, to his family and friends) was born on February 20th, 1982 in Niskayuna, NY, to his loving parents. Tony passed away Saturday, February 6th, 2021, in Rotterdam at 38 years young. Tony graduated from Mohonasen High School in Rotterdam. His happiest times were spent with his daughter Sophia, his family and close...
Irene H (Garb) Maliszewski
Feb 3, 2021
Schenectady - Irene H. Maliszewski passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 3, 2021. Born in Schenectady, NY she was the daughter of the late Charles Garve and Helen Elwertowski Garve. She was happily married to the late Leonard Maliszewski for 47 years. She is survived by her children; Kathleen (Jeffrey) Florell, Gary (Arlene) Maliszewski, Karen (Dan) Woodward, and Chris Maliszewski,...
Marianna (Santabarbara) Disorbo
Feb 2, 2021
Schenectady – Marianna DiSorbo, 98, passed away Tuesday February 2, 2021. Born in Caiazzo, Italy, she was the daughter of Lorenzo and Concetta Santabarbara. Marianna came to the United States and Schenectady in 1967. She loved spending time in her flower garden along with making Taralli and her homemade bread. Marianna will be remembered most for her love of family....
John J "Poncho" Carao
Feb 2, 2021
John “Poncho” Carao, formerly of Rotterdam Street in Rotterdam, died peacefully on Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at the Eddy Memorial Care Center in Troy, he was 101. Born in Whitehall, NY, John was the son of the late Anthony and Vera Carao. He moved to Rotterdam in 1956 and was employed for many years as a Railroad Engineer at General...
Adolph "Al" Barone
Feb 2, 2021
Rotterdam – Adolph “Al” Barone, 94, passed away on Tuesday, February 2nd, 2021 following complications from Covid-19. Al, affectionately known as “Hut”, was born in Schenectady to his parents, the late Dominick and Rose (Costanzo) Barone. He graduated from Nott Terrace High School, and went on to receive a certificate in data processing from Albany Business College. Al worked at...
Marion (Koenen) Perri
Feb 1, 2021
Rotterdam - Marion Koenen Perri, age 98 of Rotterdam, died peacefully on February 1, 2021. Marion was born in Auburn, NY in 1922. She graduated from Nazareth College in 1944 and later earned a Master’s degree in political science from Syracuse University and another in library science from Columbia University. Marion was employed by New York State as a research...
Zigmunt "Ziggy" F Poteralski
Jan 30, 2021
Glenville - Zigmunt M. “Ziggy” Poteralski, 88, formerly of Rotterdam passed away on Saturday, January 30th, 2021. Ziggy was born in Schenectady, the son of the late Zigmunt F. and Mary (Cetnar) Poteralski. Ziggy attended local schools and later proudly served as a Corporal in the US Army during the Korean War, stationed in Germany. He was employed for 22...
Joan A (Guevin) Garling
Jan 25, 2021
Rotterdam - Joan A. Garling, born 1935, passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus at home on Monday, January 25, 2021, after a brief illness, with her loving daughters by her side. Born and educated in Schenectady, NY, she was the daughter of the late John and Margaret Guevin, a graduate of Mont Pleasant HS and Spencer Business School. Joan...
Peter D Smith
Jan 24, 2021
Guilderland - Peter D. Smith, age 79, died at Kingsway Arms Nursing Center on January 24, 2021. Peter was born on February 23, 1941 in Poughkeepsie, NY, son of the late Harry V. and Mary Denney Smith. He attended Arlington High School and graduated from Paul Smiths College. Peter owned and operated Tri-County Bottled Gas on Burdeck Street in Rotterdam...
Lois M Lamphere
Jan 22, 2021
Slingerlands- Lois M. Lamphere, 85, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 22, 2020 after a short illness. Born in Longbranch, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Daniel Conover and Bernice Files Conover. She was married to Donald R. Lamphere, and they were happily married for 56 years. As the wife of a military officer, Lois traveled around the...
Frank A Campolieto
Jan 21, 2021
Schenectady – Frank A. Campolieto passed away on Thursday, January 21st, 2021 at the age of 94. Born in Schenectady, Frank was the son of the late John and Christine (Casso) Campolieto. During World War II, at the age of 17, Frank left school and joined the United States Navy and served on the destroyer, USS Halligan. He honorably served...
Anthony "Tony" D Riggi
Jan 20, 2021
Schenectady - Anthony D. Riggipassed peacefully on Wednesday January 20, 2021 at Ellis Hospital, he was 88. Tony was a lifelong Schenectady resident and attended Mont Pleasant High School. He served as a Medic with the US Army in Japan during the Korean war and was honorably discharged in 1954. Tony was employed with the city of Schenectady Parks Department...
James L Evans
Jan 20, 2021
James L. Evans passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 20, 2021. Born November 27, 1955 in Niskayuna, NY to Charles B. Evans and Jean A. Evans (Lyons). He grew up in Rotterdam, NY and attended Mohonasen High School. He was employed by Union College in the Maintenance Department and recently celebrated his 25 years there. He is survived by his...
Sarah H Fleming
Jan 20, 2021
Schenectady - Sarah Fleming passed away on January 20, 2021 at age 99 surrounded by her loving nieces. She was the beloved daughter of William and Hannah Fleming and was born in Auchinleck, Ayrshire, Scotland. At age 8 she moved with her family from Scotland to Schenectady and has lived here ever since. She attended local schools graduating from Mont...
Franklin J Phillips Sr
Jan 20, 2021
Franklin J. Phillips, Sr., 94, passed away on January 20, 2021 after a long illness. Born in Schenectady on November 22, 1926, he was the son of the late Franklin Phillips and Dorothy Schmitz Phillips. Frank graduated from Mont Pleasant High School in 1945 and enlisted in the Marine Corps, where he was stationed in the Pacific and Japan at...
William "Bill" R Sweeney
Jan 19, 2021
Hagaman, NY - William R. Sweeney, 81 of Hagaman, NY, passed away on Tuesday,January 19, 2021 at Ellis Hospital after a brief illness. Bill was born on July 7, 1939 in Johnstown, NY. He was the son of the late Edward J. Sweeney and Dorothy Passero Sweeney. Bill was a graduate of Johnstown High School and he attended the University...
James Mearkle
Jan 19, 2021
Guilderland - James Mearkle passed away peacefully due to causes unrelated to COVID-19, at the grand age of 97 on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at Teresian House, Guilderland. Father of Laura (David) Morrill of Voorheesville; Patricia (Cliff) Joyner of Monument, CO; Catherine (Geoffrey) Laccetti of Voorheesville; and James (Kathrine) Mearkle of Colonie; grandfather of Allyson (James McDonough), Ross, and Gavin...
Amelia "Milly" (Fiore) Chylinski
Jan 16, 2021
Schenectady - Amelia Rose (“Milly”) Chylinski, 100 years old, passed away on January 16, 2021. She was born in Schenectady, NY, the daughter of two wonderful parents, the late Vito and Maria DiDomenico Fiore. She attended Mt. Pleasant High School and was a member of the school choir. In 1938, Milly was chosen for a part in a review at...
Morris "Moe" Ziehm
Jan 16, 2021
Rotterdam – Morris (Moe) Ziehm went home to be with his Lord & Savior January 16, 2021 at Ellis Hospital after a long illness. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, November 19, 1932, he was the son of the late Grover and Clara Ziehm. Surviving are his loving wife of 61 years, Yvonne. Children Doris Krom (Tom), Douglas Ziehm (Sharon), Deborah...
Edmund A Adamkiewicz Jr
Jan 16, 2021
Schenectady – Edmund A. Adamkiewicz Jr., 86, passed away Saturday January 16, 2021. He was born in Schenectady on July 5, 1934 to Edmund and Victoria (Strenkowski) Adamkiewicz Sr. Ed went to Schenectady schools and joined the United States Air Force in June of 1954. He was stationed in Fairbanks, Alaska as a fuel supply specialist and after two years...
