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...
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...
