Bettina M Caldara
Dec 10, 2020
Schenectady - Bettina M. Caldara, 72, of Schenectady, passed quietly on December 10, 2020 at Ellis Hospital. Born in Niskayuna, Bettina was the oldest daughter of the late Samuel and Marianna Manuli Caldara. She graduated from St. Columba High School in Schenectady. Bettina worked for many years as a waitress and cook at the Colonial Restaurant, which her family owned...
Elaine J (Dean) Artese
Dec 9, 2020
Rotterdam Junction – Elaine J. Artese, 77, passed away Wednesday December 9, 2020. Born in the Albany she was the daughter of Edward and Elizabeth Mattioli Dean. Elaine worked for Metropolitan Life in New York City before moving to RotterdamJunction in 1965 to raise her family.Affectionatelyknown as the “town mom” her life centered around her family and friends. Between school...
Zbigniew "Ziggy" Dzimiera
Dec 9, 2020
Rotterdam - On Wednesday, December 9, 2020, Zbigniew Dzimiera, (known to some as “Ziggy”) loving husband, father, brother, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, cousin and great friend passed away peacefully at Eddy Village Green in Cohoes Nursing Facility after a long illness with Alzheimer’s at age 84, surrounded by many that loved and cared for him. Zbigniew was born on June 21,...
David "Dave" C Wanmer
Dec 5, 2020
Glenville- On Saturday, December 5, 2020, David “Dave” C. Wanmer, passed away suddenly at the age of 45 doing what he loved. David was born on October 23, 1975. He grew up in Glenville, NY and attended Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake School District. In his high school days, he was known as an amazing athlete and the class clown. David continued...
Arthur A Martiniano
Dec 4, 2020
Schenectady -Arthur A. Martiniano passed away on Friday, December 4, 2020 at the age of 93. Born in Schenectady, he was the 8th of 10 children born to Vincenzo and Cathrina Peruzzi Martiniano. Art graduated from Mont Pleasant High School then entered the Army at the end of WWII as a Medic. After he was honorably discharged, Art returned to...
Olyve E (Engelman) Linton
Dec 4, 2020
Schenectady - Olyve E. Linton, who celebrated her 100th birthday on November 12th, 2020, went home to be with Jesus on December 4, 2020. Born in Saugerties, NY, Olyve was the daughter of the late Vernon & Carol Snyder Engelman. She worked as head cashier with Saveway in Schenectady for 20 Years. She also worked as Teachers Aide at Elmer...
Mary Beth Truman
Dec 3, 2020
August 22, 1963 – December 3, 2020 Maryland – Mary Beth Truman passed away on December 3, 2020 with her daughter by her side. She was 57. A beacon of eccentricity, calling Mary unique would be an understatement. Witty, intelligent, creative, and kind to a fault. Her passion for music was second only to the size of her heart. All...
Marie K (Johnson) Johnston
Dec 2, 2020
Guilderland – Marie K. Johnston, 97, went home to be with her Lord on Wednesday December 2, 2020. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of William Johnson and Margaret Fahrenkopf. Marie was a communicant of St. Madeleine Sophie Church where she attended daily Mass. She was involved in many church organizations which included the rosary society and also the...
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...
