Joseph P Montalbano Jr
Jun 16, 2020
Guilderland - Joseph P. Montalbano Jr., 44, of Guilderland, NY died unexpectedly but peacefully at home from pneumonia on Tuesday, June 16, 2020. Born in Bergenfield, NJ., Joseph was the son of the late Joseph P. Montalbano, who died in 2010 and Rita Pribish Montalbano. He was a graduate of Bergenfield High School and went on to receive his Bachelor’s...
Gladys (Kniskern) O'Brien
Jun 16, 2020
Guilderland – Gladys Kniskern O’Brien, 90, passed away June 16, 2020. Born on March 15, 1930 in the family farmhouse in Carlisle, NY, she was the daughter of George and Florence Kniskern. She was the loving wife of Gillen O’Brien. She also leaves behind a son Timothy O’Brien and his wife Tina of Wynantskill along with her three grandchildren, Noah,...
Andrew A Dagostino
Jun 14, 2020
Schenectady- Andrew A. Dagostino, 89, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on June 14, 2020 after a brief illness. Born in Schenectady, Andrew was the son of the late Angelo and Rose (Morinelli) Dagostino. Andrew retired from the N.Y.S. Department of Transportation after 40 plus years of service. He was an avid outdoorsman. He loved fishing, hunting,...
Patricia M (Ciulik) Payne
Jun 14, 2020
Duanesburg - Patricia M. Ciulik Payne passed away on Sunday, June 14, 2020. She was born in Amsterdam, New York on August 4, 1936 to Clement and Genevieve Ciulik. Patricia was a graduate of Wilbur H. Lynch High School in Amsterdam class of 1954, where she was an active member Phi alpha lambda. After graduating high school Patricia was employed...
Josephine Rose Cavallaro
Jun 11, 2020
Schenectady- Josephine Rose Cavallaro, age 93, peacefully passed away on Thursday, June 11, 2020 at the Teresian House Center for the Elderly. Born in Schenectady, Josephine was the daughter of the late Demetrio and Rose Dascola. She was a graduate of Mont Pleasant High School and was a long time hairdresser, owning her own beauty shop. She was married to...
Arthur Delucia Jr
Jun 11, 2020
Rotterdam – Arthur DeLucia Jr. passed away on Thursday, June 11th, 2020 at St. Peter’s Hospice Inn at the age of 73. Arthur was born in Schenectady and was the son of the late Arthur and Josephine (Zeno) DeLucia. He honorably served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. During Art’s early years he worked as...
James R Quant
Jun 8, 2020
“If Love Could Cure, You Would Live Forever” James Richard Quant, 68, of Rotterdam, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, June 8, 2020 at Ellis Hospital. Born in Gloversville, NY, James attended Linton High School. He worked for several years with his father at Quant & Sons Distributors. James later owned and operated Quant & Son Body Shop in Rotterdam for...
Milton F Barton
Jun 2, 2020
Glenville - Milton Francis Barton of Berkley Square Extension, Glenville, New York, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 2, 2020 at the age of 93. Mr. Barton was born on Dec. 28, 1926 in Ogden, Utah, the son of the late Milton Francis Barton and Elizabeth Olive Stratford. He grew up in Kooskia, Idaho on the banks of the Lochsa...
Elaine E Buda
Jun 1, 2020
Schenectady- Elaine E. Buda, 93, passed away at home on Monday, June 1, 2020. She was born in Schenectady, NY to the late Albert Schmidt and Emily Gaczkowski Schmidt. She was married to the late Robert V. Buda Sr., they were happily married for 56 years. She was a lifelong resident of Schenectady, and worked as the Executive Secretary for...
Dorothea (Demartino) Salvador
May 31, 2020
Dorothea DeMartino Salvador, 84, formerly of Hawthorne St. in Schenectady, passed peacefully on Sunday, May 31, 2020 at the Loudonville Assisted Living Residence. Born in Schenectady on September 4, 1935, Dorothea was the daughter of the late Nicholas and Stella Grisanti DeMartino. She graduated from Nott Terrace High School in Schenectady in 1953. She joined the New York State Bar...
Dorothy Lee (Monte) D'Alessandro
May 29, 2020
On May 29th, 2020 Dorothy Lee (Monte) D’Alessandro reunited with the love of her life, her beloved husband of 60 years, Joseph Anthony. Born November 15, 1931, Dorothy was the daughter of the late Leonard and Georgette Monte of Schenectady, New York. Dorothy is survived and will always be treasured by her children Joseph (RoseMary); Julianne (Jerry); Christian (Karen); Jeffrey...
Charles L Bittner
May 29, 2020
Rotterdam - CHARLES L. BITTNER, 86, a son of the late Leo and Rose Bittner, widower to Emma Bittner, left us on May 29th, 2020 to join his one and only true love in a long-awaited dance. He attended Draper High School and lettered in 3 sports. After High School he joined the Army and served 2 years. He was...
Denise Marcel (Dean) Larrabee
May 25, 2020
Schenectady — Denise Marcel (Dean) Larrabee passed away peacefully at home on Monday, May 25, 2020, ending her courageous battle with cancer at the age of 69. She was born on September 7, 1950 in Poughkeepsie, N.Y. An Army brat, she spent a good portion of her childhood on domestic and international military bases in New Jersey, Turkey and Germany....
H Richard "Dick" Trawick
May 23, 2020
A celebration of Dick's life will be held on Saturday, September 19th, 2020 beginning at 2 PM at the Tawasentha Park pavilion in Guilderland. Military honors will take place at 3 PM. Relatives and friends are encouraged tobring a memory to share. It is with profound sadness that the family of H. Richard (Dick) Trawick, announces his passing after a...
James P Van Oort
May 23, 2020
Princetown – At rest, James P. Van Oort, age 57, passed away on May 23, 2020 at his home. Born on June 20, 1962 in Niskayuna to John P. and Sandra M. Brannigan Van Oort. Jim attended Schalmont Central Schools graduating in 1980. He then attended Albany Business College graduating in June 1984. Jim then spent 30 plus years working...
Jeffrey D Van Patten
May 18, 2020
Van Patten, Jeffery Dean “Jeff”, Guilderland, NY. Jeffrey Van Patten of Guilderland, NY passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 18, 2020. He was born on February 4, 1951 in Albany, NY and was the son of the late Emerson and Elizabeth M. Van Patten. Jeffrey was raised in Guilderland, NY and was a graduate of Guilderland Central High School, class...
James T Groncki
May 18, 2020
Pattersonville – James T. Groncki, age 72, of Pattersonville, NY passed away on May 18, 2020 due to contracting Covid-19. Jim was a jack of all trades as an accomplished welder, tattoo artist, race car driver, small business owner, humanitarian and lifelong learner. He had a passion for art, reading, philosophical conversations and enjoying all life had to offer. He...
Alicia H Galea
May 18, 2020
Rotterdam - Alicia Galea, 55, passed away suddenly on Monday, May 18, 2020. Born in Albany, NY, Alicia was the beloved child of Joseph and Sylvia Galea of Princetown, NY. Alicia was a graduate of Schalmont High School and attended Spencer Business Institute. After graduating, Alicia worked for several years in the field of electronics, which was an ongoing passion...
Martha (Soler) Diorio
May 16, 2020
Dr. Martha Soler Diorio passed away peacefully in her home on May 16, 2020 at the age of 101. She was born in Puerto Rico on April 9, 1919 to Victoriano Soler and Emilia Soler Favale. Martha graduated from the University of Puerto Rico, followed by the University of Maryland Medical School, where she met her husband, the late Dr....
David "Dave" C Barrell
May 14, 2020
Albany- David “Dave” C. Barrell, 70, passed away on Thursday, May 14, 2020. He was born in Reading, PA to the late David Baer Barrell and Doris Irene Wurst Barrell. He was married to Dale (Bielecki) Barrell. They were happily together for 35 years. Immediately after high school, Dave volunteered in 1967 to serve in the United States Air Force....
