Joan Ruth (Chisholm) Keenan
Dec 2, 2020
Schenectady - Joan Ruth (Chisholm) Keenan passed gently on December 2, 2020. Joan was born July 18, 1935 in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Joan is the daughter of the late Mildred A. (Thompson) Mackie and George L. Chisholm; step daughter of William Mackie; sister of George L. Chisholm Jr and Mildred A. Mackie. Joan met her beloved husband of 59 years, Daniel...
Robert James Horvath
Nov 30, 2020
*A “Bob-style” bash celebrating Bob’s life will be held on his birthday, Sunday, July 18th, 2021 from 2-6pm at Firestone 151, 151 Lafayette St., Schenectady, NY 12305. Family and friends’ attendance is requested to help make this an afternoon to remember, in honor of our big hearted rock star, Bob.* Rotterdam - Robert James Horvath passed away peacefully on Monday,...
Angelo Joseph Insogna
Nov 29, 2020
Angelo Joseph Insogna, 83, went home peacefully on Sunday, November 29, 2020. A lifelong Schenectady resident, he was the son of the late Leo Insogna and Mary Messercola Insogna. He was brother to the late Nancy Insogna Harris and Dolores Insogna Mizzero, who still resides in Schenectady. Angelo was a loving and devoted husband, Father and Papa. He leaves behind...
Maurie A (Mccormick) Garner
Nov 24, 2020
Maurie A. Garner, 91, of Colonie, passed quietly at her home on Tuesday, November 24, 2020 with her loving son and daughter in law by her bedside. Maurie was born on January 10, 1929 in Brooklyn, NY, the second child of the late Joseph and Margaret Ihne McCormick. She grew up in Schoharie and was a graduate of Middleburg High...
Caroline C (Ciampino) Narkiewicz
Nov 23, 2020
Schenectady - Caroline Narkiewicz passed away peacefully on November 23, 2020 after a brief illness. She was born in Schenectady, NY on February 9, 1928 to Daniel and Mary Ciampino. Caroline was a loving, compassionate and happy person who touched the lives of everyone she met. In her teen years she was a volunteer “Candy striper” at Ellis Hospital in...
John H "Johnboy" Ballard Jr
Nov 22, 2020
Troy - John H. Ballard Jr. “Johnboy” 69 of Troy died Sunday November 22, 2020. He is survived by his wife Florence, and was the father of three daughters; Tabatha, Lucinda (Roy) & Jeannie (Azell) and 4 grandchildren;William Hamlin, Jimmy Hamlin and Ariana & Ace Shuluwa He is also survived by his siblings, Robert (Ann Marie) Ballard, Thomas (Lita) Ballard,...
Sandra "Sandy" Serafini
Nov 20, 2020
Swampscott, Mass. - Sandra Serafini, “Sandy”, 81 was suddenly called by God on Friday, November 20, 2020 in her home by the ocean in Swampscott, Mass. Born in Fontechiari, Frosinone, Italy to Domenico Serafini and Maria Ferrera, Santina immigrated to the United States in 1955. After graduating from Linton High School, she attended FIT, in NYC and began her career...
Margaret (Irvine) Ring
Nov 20, 2020
Schenectady - Margaret Irvine Ring, 96, of Schenectady, NY passed away peacefully on November 20, 2020 with family by her side. Margaret resided at the Schenectady Center Nursing and Rehab facility for the past 5 years. She was born October 2, 1924 in Schenectady, NY where she was a lifelong resident. She graduated from Mount Pleasant HS and worked for...
Barbara J (Wintle) Deschenes
Nov 19, 2020
Rotterdam – Barbara J. Deschenes passed away at her home on Thursday, November 19th, 2020 at the age of 89. Barbara was born in Schenectady and was the daughter of the late Raymond and Jane(Lowe)Wintle. She was a graduate of Draper High School and was employed by the General Electric Company for 25 years. Barbara was a happy and humble...
Richard S Krosky
Nov 18, 2020
Rotterdam- Richard S. “Dick” Krosky, 97, at rest Wednesday November 18, 2020. Born in Schenectady, Dick was the beloved son of the late Samuel and Mollie Krosky. After High School, Dick served in the U.S. Air Force during WWII. He served as Rotterdam’s Animal Control Officer, retiring after many years of service. He was a volunteer firefighter with the Rotterdam...
John R Cammarene
Nov 16, 2020
Rotterdam - John R.Cammarenediedpeacefully in his sleep on Monday, November 16, 2020 after a courageous battle with pneumonia. Born in 1934 in Schenectady, NY to Italian immigrants Caterina (Catherine) andDomenico (Dominic) Cammarere, Johnnyattended Schenectady City Schools and graduated from Mont Pleasant High School in 1953. He served in the U.S. Armyand Army Reservefrom 1956-1962.Traveling through Europe while serving his country...
Carmela M (Vitale) Aranzullo
Nov 14, 2020
Washingtonville, NY - Carmela M. Aranzullo passed peacefully on Saturday, November 14, 2020 at Capstone Center in Amsterdam, she was 94. Carmela was born in Newark, New Jersey, the daughter of the late Pasquale and Carmela Giordano Vitale. She worked in housekeeping at Cornwall Hospital for 20 years, but most of her working life was spent as a mother and...
Georgia E (Dagostino) Schiermeier
Nov 14, 2020
Scotia - Georgia Ellyn Schiermeier, loving mother, daughter, sister and friend was called to heaven suddenly on November 14, 2020 at Ellis Hospital. Georgia was born in Schenectady NY and was a graduate of Draper High School and earned her Associates degree in Business Administration from Schenectady Community College before working as a paraprofessional with the Duanesburg Central School district...
Bernice O (Opperman) Durkin
Nov 12, 2020
Rotterdam - Bernice Durkin “Bunny”,97,passed away peacefully on November 12, 2020 at the Eddy Village Green with her daughter and granddaughter by her side. Born on August 22, 1923 in Schenectady, NY, Bunny was the daughter of the late Sylvia Swire and Fredrick Opperman. Bunny is survived by her adoring daughter Beth Rosenthal, granddaughter Tina Savino (Eric), great grandchildren Ryan...
Carmella "Carm" T (Attanasio) Miller
Nov 11, 2020
PLEASE NOTE-CALLING HOURS FOR CARMELLA MILLERTAKING PLACE AT THE DEMARCO-STONE FUNERAL HOME IN ROTTERDAM, NY ON FRIDAY NOVEMBER 13, 2020 HAVE BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL A LATER DATE. THE MEMORIAL SERVICE AND BURIAL OF CARMELLA'SASHES TAKING PLACE ON SATURDAY NOVEMBER 14, 2020 HAVE ALSO BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL A LATER DATE. Rotterdam- It is with profound sadness we announce Carmella “Carm” Attanasio...
Carmella (Manti) Muscatiello
Nov 9, 2020
Rotterdam - Carmella Muscatiello, formerly of Rotterdam, New York, peacefully passed intoeternal life on November 9, 2020. She was 100 and a half years old. Carmella was born on May 20, 1920 in Brooklyn, New York, and raised in Oneonta, New York, where she lived with her parents, Matteo and Pasqualina Manti, and her brother Pasquale (Patrick) Manti. She was...
Christine M Parillo
Nov 9, 2020
Christine Parillo, 100, passed away on Monday, November 9, 2020. Born in Rotterdam, NY she was the daughter of the late James DeMidio and Teresa Frisco DeMidio. She was married to Joseph Parillo for 58 years. During World War II, Christine worked for General Electric as a metal worker. She was fiercely independent but supported the political and fraternal activities...
Janet Ann (Lockwenz) Gullotta
Nov 7, 2020
Rotterdam – Janet Ann Gullotta, age 85, passed away at Ellis Hospital on Saturday, November 7th, 2020. A lifelong area resident, Janet was born in Schenectady, a daughter of the late Paul and Anna Druzba Lockwenz. Janet became a Gold Star sister at a young age after losing her brother in World War II which began a lifetime of volunteering...
Joseph Earl Fountain
Nov 7, 2020
Scotia - Joseph E. Fountain, 73, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, November 7th, 2020. Born in Schenectady to his parents, the late O’Neill and Elaine Malo Fountain, Joe was a lifelong area resident. He proudly served his country in the US Navy, completing 3 tours of duty during the Vietnam War. Joe worked at General Electric in...
Emilie Marie (Regula) Credno
Nov 7, 2020
Schenectady – Emilie Marie Credno, 96, passed away at her home on Saturday, November 7th, 2020. Emilie was born in Rutland, VT, to her parents, the late Peter Paul Regula and Anna Malek Regula. She worked at Sperry Rand in Florida and became a seamstress after moving to New York. Emilie was an accomplished artist, winning awards for her ceramic...
