David L Clapp
Sep 30, 2020
Guilderland- David Clapp passed away peacefully Wednesday, September 30, 2020 with his family by his side. He was born in Glens Falls, NY and was a lifelong resident of the Capital District. A graduate of HVCC, SUNY Plattsburgh, and Russell Sage College, he dedicated 40 years of service to the NYS Education Department. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved...
Rudolf F Vojnar
Sep 29, 2020
Rotterdam – Rudolf (Rudy) F. Vojnar, 93, passed away Tuesday September 29, 2020. Born in Rotterdam on January 8, 1927 he was the son of William and Sadie Pallack Vojnar. He joined the United States Marine Corps in 1944 and participated in action against the enemy at Okinawa in 1945. He was a recipient of the Purple Heart from wounds...
Bernard A Dzingle
Sep 28, 2020
Altamont – It is with profound sadness that the family of BernieDzingle, announce his sudden passingon September 28th,2020, hewas69. Born in Loup City, NEto the late Aledoris and Gladyce (Wysocki) Dzingle. Bernie wasalsopredeceased by hisbabysister, RosannaMarie Dzingle. Bernie made his way tothe east coastas asales representativeforaconstructionenclosure system. While in the areahemet his future wife, Deborah A. Mitchell, whom he married...
Arthur "Art" E Pintavalle
Sep 28, 2020
Schenectady- Arthur “Art” E. Pintavalle, 89, passed away on Monday, September 28, 2020. Born in Schenectady on January 28, 1931, he was the son of the late Nicholas and Carrie Pintavalle. He was married to the late Helen Pintavalle. Brother of the late Mike Pintavalle, and uncle of Mary Anne Palmatier of Greenfield CTR. Art graduated from Mount Pleasant High...
Dorothy S (Cascini) Litz
Sep 27, 2020
Rotterdam - Dorothy S. Litz, 91, passed peacefully on Sunday, September 27, 2020 at Albany Medical Center Hospital with her loving family by her side. Dorothy was born in Schenectady in 1929, the daughter of the late Leo and Antenetta Cascini. She graduated from Nott Terrace High School and worked for several years as a secretary at the General Electric...
Kathleen J (Draper) August
Sep 25, 2020
Rotterdam - With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Kathy, our loving and devoted mom, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. Surrounded by her family, she passed away after a short illness on September 25, 2020. She was born in Rotterdam, New York on November 11, 1933 to Philip and Elizabeth Draper. She married her first love, her beloved...
Elizabeth (Yuhasz) Booke
Sep 25, 2020
Colonie - Elizabeth Booke, on September 25, 2020, our beautiful mom broke through the shackles of her illnesses to soar freely on to her next adventure where her memory and voice have been restored, her laughter is once again heard, and she undoubtedly has taken over God’s kitchen to prepare a feast, sip on B&B, and drink coffee to her...
Devin R Hartman
Sep 21, 2020
Rotterdam - Devin R. Hartman, 30, passed away September 21, 2020 due to an automobile accident in North Myrtle Beach, SC. Devin was born in Niskayuna, NY on March 10, 1980. He was the loving son of Glenn and Carmela Hartman. He was a graduate of Schalmont High School Class of 2008. Beginning at the age of 16 he started...
Marlene (Freed) Kardos
Sep 14, 2020
Rotterdam - Marlene Kardos, affectionately known as Mommabuck, Momma, Mar, Mom, Grandma and The Buckanator gracefully transitioned to Heaven on Monday September 14, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. Marlene is well known for being generous with everything, especially her kindness and love. Her kindness was palpable, and her family was her greatest love and top priority. Marlene was born...
Hilde M (Huber) Nemeth
Sep 12, 2020
Rotterdam – Hilde M. Nemeth, 89, passed away on Saturday, September 12th, 2020. Hilde was born in Queens, NY to her parents, the late Carl and Martha (Bullwinkle) Huber. Educated in Queens, Hilde went on to work as a transit clerk for the Manufacturers and Traders on Wall Street in Manhattan. Hilde married her husband, Steve Nemeth Sr. on February...
Marie T (Cirillo) Tebbano
Sep 12, 2020
Saratoga Springs – Marie T. Tebbano, age 95, formerly of Schenectady, passed away peacefully on September 12, 2020, at Home of the Good Shepherd Assisted Living Residence. Born August 9,1925, Marie was the daughter of the late Giuseppe and Consiglia (Messere) Cirillo. She graduated from Mont Pleasant High School in 1944, and was an auditor in several Schenectady businesses for...
Helen (Opanowski) Petrask
Sep 9, 2020
Burnt Hills – Helen O. Petrask, 99, passed away peacefully on September 9, 2020 at home surrounded by her loving family. Helen was born June 4, 1921 in Schenectady, NY to Teresa (Sikorski) Opanowski and Andrew Opanowski. She graduated from Mont Pleasant High School in 1939 and Mildred Elley Business in 1941. In 1942 Helen joined the United States Army...
Anthony J Dicocco
Sep 2, 2020
Rotterdam - Anthony J. DiCocco, 68, passed away on September 2nd, 2020, surrounded by love. Anthony, lovingly called “Tony”, is predeceased by his father, Nicholas Louis DiCocco, and his mother, Antonette Nebolini DiCocco. He was a lifelong resident of Schenectady and a Mohonasen graduate, class of 1969. Tony spent 30 years as a City of Schenectady Firefighter. He was beloved...
Robert G Brandenburg
Aug 30, 2020
Glenville- Robert G. Brandenburg (94) of Glenville, NY was born May 13, 1926 to William and Viola (Breser) Brandenburg. He passed quietly on August 30, 2020 in the loving care of Ellis Hospital. Early on, he found the love of his life, Phyllis Barton, and eloped in September 1950. They were blessed with their daughter Betty Lee (Betts) who cared...
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...
