Herman "Herm" Mau
Aug 30, 2020
Rotterdam – Herman “Herm” Mau, 88, passed away at home on Sunday, August 30, 2020. Born in Middleburgh, NY on December 11, 1931, he was the son of Walter Sr & Mabel Mau. He graduated from Middleburgh High School in 1951 and served in the US Air Force from 1952-1956. He then completed the GE Apprentice Program. He received an...
Kevin J Iacovitti
Aug 29, 2020
Smithsburg, MD – Kevin J. Iacovitti, 42, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, August 29th, 2020. Kevin was born in Schenectady to his parents, Sandra (Pasquariello) McNulty and Michael Iacovitti. Kevin was a graduate of Schenectady High School and while there, served as captain of his football and wrestling teams. He received a wrestling scholarship from SUNY Oneonta, where he pursued...
Salvatore "Sam" F Sorbello
Aug 26, 2020
Schenectady – Salvatore “Sam” F. Sorbello passed away at his home on Wednesday, August 26th, 2020 at the age of 95. Sam was born in Schenectady to his parents, the late Mariano and Angelina (Tropea) Sorbello. Sam began his career at the General Electric Company as a young man, working in the canteen selling newspapers for 3 cents each. After...
Loretta "Mickey" M (Rooney) Smith
Aug 25, 2020
Rotterdam – Loretta “Mickey”M. Smith, 91, passed away at her home on Tuesday, August 25th, 2020. Loretta was born in Schenectady and was the daughter of the late Thomas and Lillian (Gyune) Rooney. Loretta worked as a nurse’s aide at Kingsway Arms Nursing Home and was a longtime member of St. Gabriel’s Church. She took great pride and enjoyment in...
Lenore A (Stepnowski) Spinazola
Aug 23, 2020
Lenore A. Spinazola, 71, of Schenectady passed peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family.She was employed for several years with New York State, and later was a dedicated employee for many years with Cambex Corp. in Waltham, MAworking as a manager. While living in the Boston area, Lenore enjoyed spending time on her boat as much as she could....
Edward M Graffeo
Aug 19, 2020
Edward M. Graffeo passed away on August 19, 2020 at the age of 96. He was a devoted husband for 62 years to his beloved wife, Agnes, who predeceased him. Together they had four children: Victoria Graffeo, Andrea Graffeo, Christina Hippchen (Thomas), and Paul Graffeo (Jennifer), all of Guilderland. Edward was a wonderful and supportive father and he truly enjoyed...
Giuseppe Michele Audi
Aug 19, 2020
Giuseppe Michele’ Audi, 86, of Rotterdam, passed peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, August 19, 2020. Giuseppe was born and raised in Squille, Caserta, Italy. He immigrated to the United States in 1966 and was employed by the General Electric Co. working at the Schenectady plant 273 and later retired from the R&D in Niskayuna...
Greta D (Quinn) Mackinnon
Aug 18, 2020
Greta Dolores (Quinn) MacKinnon, 85, of Schenectady, NY passed peacefully on August 18, 2020 at Baptist Health, Nursing & Rehabilitation in Scotia. She was born in New Waterford, Cape Breton (Nova Scotia, Canada). She emigrated to New York in 1965 with her husband and children. Greta “Garbo” was “in a league of her own”. She enjoyed talking to her sisters...
George "Jacko" W Wright
Aug 17, 2020
Rotterdam- George “Jacko” W. Wright, 94, passed away on Monday, August 17, 2020. Born in Schenectady, NY, he was the son of the late George E. Wright and Jessie May (Wainman) Wright. He was married to his wife of over 15 years, Patricia. He worked for 18 years at Magua Co. in Schenectady before working as a Lithographer at Fort...
Salvatore "Sam" Pizzo Jr
Aug 15, 2020
Rotterdam – Salvatore “Sam” Pizzo Jr. passed away surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, August 15th, 2020 after a courageous battle with cancer. Sam was born in Frankfort, NY, to his parents, the late Salvatore Pizzo Sr. and Mary Guliano Pizzo. He graduated from Frankfort-Schuyler High School and then honorably served his country in the United States Navyduring the...
Yolanda A (Santabarbara) Longo
Aug 15, 2020
Rotterdam - Yolanda A. Longo, 88, of Rotterdam passed away peacefully on August 15, 2020 at home surrounded by her loving family. Born in Schenectady, NY, Yolanda was the daughter of the late Rocco and Sabina (Luciano)SantaBarbara.She graduated from Mont Pleasant High School in 1949. Yolanda worked for General Electric as a secretary prior to marrying her husband the late...
William E Stevens
Aug 13, 2020
William “Bill” Stevens passed into eternal life on August 13, 2020 after a prolonged and courageous battle against cancer. He was born in Batavia on February 22, 1955. Bill is survived by three brothers John, Jim, and Tim. Bill is also survived by two sons Tom (Jamie) and Andrew and one daughter, Ashley (Paul). Bill also had seven grandchildren. He...
Charles Needham
Aug 12, 2020
Rotterdam - Charles Needham, 81, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, August 12th, 2020 at the age of 81. Born in Fort Edward, NY, Charlie was the son of the late Lewis and Lucy (Benson) Needham. He graduated from Mont Pleasant High School and was a member of the Army Reserves 464th Engineers from 1956 to 1962. The owner of his...
Thomas R Clas
Aug 9, 2020
SCHENECTADY- Thomas Robert Clas passed away August 9, 2020, at his residence in the Schenectady Center — one week after celebrating his 90th birthday with family. Born August 2, 1930, Tom was the youngest of 10 children to John William and Anna Mary (Dillon) Clas. Tom graduated from Cathedral Academy in 1948. “An idealist, steadfast and reliable…” yearbook character traits...
Shirley Ann (Sleasman) Pedersen
Aug 5, 2020
Shirley Ann Pedersen, 85, of Glenville, and formerly of Rotterdam, passed away on Wednesday, August 5, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. Born on a farm in Colonie, Shirley was the daughter of the late William and Catherine Ellrott Sleasman. She graduated from Vincentian Institute in Albany and worked as a secretary for the NYS Department of Labor for several...
Jennifer Ann Ostrander
Aug 2, 2020
Schenectady - Jennifer Ann Ostrander, 31, was taken from us suddenly on Sunday, August 2, 2020. Born in Schenectady, Jennifer attended local schools. She was a homemaker, a devoted and loving mother and friend to many. Jennifer is survived by her parents, Barry (Arlene) Ostrander, Daniel (Kristine) Horton and Tina Buskey (Robert Boddy), seven children; Carter, Kasi, Hassan, Aeisha, Winter,...
Robert J Simmons
Aug 1, 2020
Schenectady – Robert J. Simmons, 44, passed away suddenly on Saturday August 1, 2020. Born at Ellis Hospital on September 30, 1975. He was a truck driver for many years. He will be remembered for enjoying football, grilling & bowling. He is survived by his three children; Mackenzie Simmons, Devon Simmons and Liam Naparty. His mother & father; Max and...
Earle E Flatt
Jul 30, 2020
Schenectady - Earle Edward Flatt -- Catholic deacon, scholar, educator, war veteran, and greatgrandfather -- passed away on Thursday at his home in Albany. He was 98. Earle spent most of his life in Schenectady, New York, where he raised five children with his wife Elizabeth. He was known for his assiduous work ethic and an unwaveringly cheerful disposition, always...
Alice C Begley
Jul 29, 2020
ALBANY -- Alice Cathleen Begley, for many years Guilderland Town Historian and a columnist for the Altamont Enterprise, passed away peacefully at St. Peter’s Hospice Inn on July 29th, shortly after celebrating her 95th birthday at home. Alice was also the prime mover in saving the historic Schoolcraft House in Guilderland. For 20 years she tirelessly raised funds and oversaw...
Kelsey Lynn Lussier Taylor
Jul 29, 2020
Guilderland – Kelsey Lynn Lussier Taylor, 29, of Guilderland, NY passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday July 29, 2020. Kelsey was born on May 6, 1991 in Plattsburgh, NY. She is survived by the loves of her life & precious children Kaitlyn Josephine Taylor & Parker James Taylor; the father of her children Zachery Taylor, her mothers Laurie A. Davey &...
