Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Rotterdam and Guilderland, NY
Browse recent obituaries and death notices for the Rotterdam and Guilderland, NY area. Each tribute honors a life lived and reflects the diverse traditions, cultures, and stories that shape our community.
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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...
Georgia E (Dagostino) Schiermeier
Nov 14, 2020
Scotia - Georgia Ellyn Schiermeier, loving mother, daughter, sister and friend was called to heaven suddenly on November 14, 2020 at Ellis Hospital. Georgia was born in Schenectady NY and was a graduate of Draper High School and earned her Associates degree in Business Administration from Schenectady Community College before working as a paraprofessional with the Duanesburg Central School district...
Bernice O (Opperman) Durkin
Nov 12, 2020
Rotterdam - Bernice Durkin “Bunny”,97,passed away peacefully on November 12, 2020 at the Eddy Village Green with her daughter and granddaughter by her side. Born on August 22, 1923 in Schenectady, NY, Bunny was the daughter of the late Sylvia Swire and Fredrick Opperman. Bunny is survived by her adoring daughter Beth Rosenthal, granddaughter Tina Savino (Eric), great grandchildren Ryan...
Carmella "Carm" T (Attanasio) Miller
Nov 11, 2020
PLEASE NOTE-CALLING HOURS FOR CARMELLA MILLERTAKING PLACE AT THE DEMARCO-STONE FUNERAL HOME IN ROTTERDAM, NY ON FRIDAY NOVEMBER 13, 2020 HAVE BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL A LATER DATE. THE MEMORIAL SERVICE AND BURIAL OF CARMELLA'SASHES TAKING PLACE ON SATURDAY NOVEMBER 14, 2020 HAVE ALSO BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL A LATER DATE. Rotterdam- It is with profound sadness we announce Carmella “Carm” Attanasio...
Carmella (Manti) Muscatiello
Nov 9, 2020
Rotterdam - Carmella Muscatiello, formerly of Rotterdam, New York, peacefully passed intoeternal life on November 9, 2020. She was 100 and a half years old. Carmella was born on May 20, 1920 in Brooklyn, New York, and raised in Oneonta, New York, where she lived with her parents, Matteo and Pasqualina Manti, and her brother Pasquale (Patrick) Manti. She was...
Christine M Parillo
Nov 9, 2020
Christine Parillo, 100, passed away on Monday, November 9, 2020. Born in Rotterdam, NY she was the daughter of the late James DeMidio and Teresa Frisco DeMidio. She was married to Joseph Parillo for 58 years. During World War II, Christine worked for General Electric as a metal worker. She was fiercely independent but supported the political and fraternal activities...
Janet Ann (Lockwenz) Gullotta
Nov 7, 2020
Rotterdam – Janet Ann Gullotta, age 85, passed away at Ellis Hospital on Saturday, November 7th, 2020. A lifelong area resident, Janet was born in Schenectady, a daughter of the late Paul and Anna Druzba Lockwenz. Janet became a Gold Star sister at a young age after losing her brother in World War II which began a lifetime of volunteering...
Joseph Earl Fountain
Nov 7, 2020
Scotia - Joseph E. Fountain, 73, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, November 7th, 2020. Born in Schenectady to his parents, the late O’Neill and Elaine Malo Fountain, Joe was a lifelong area resident. He proudly served his country in the US Navy, completing 3 tours of duty during the Vietnam War. Joe worked at General Electric in...
Emilie Marie (Regula) Credno
Nov 7, 2020
Schenectady – Emilie Marie Credno, 96, passed away at her home on Saturday, November 7th, 2020. Emilie was born in Rutland, VT, to her parents, the late Peter Paul Regula and Anna Malek Regula. She worked at Sperry Rand in Florida and became a seamstress after moving to New York. Emilie was an accomplished artist, winning awards for her ceramic...
Richard N Sheldon
Nov 5, 2020
Rotterdam – Richard N. Sheldon passed away on Thursday, November 5th, 2020 at the age of 87. Born in Schenectady in 1933, Richard was the son of the late Sanford and Susan O’Neil Sheldon. He joined the Air Force during the Korean War from 1952-1956. Early on, Richard worked as a patrolman for the Schenectady County Sheriff’s Department and later...
Catherine M Corrigan
Nov 5, 2020
Voorheesville- Catherine M. Corrigan, 93, passed away on Thursday, November 5, 2020. Born in Schenectady, NY, she was the daughter of the late William E. Thomas and Anna Sommers Thomas. She was happily married to the late Paul C. Corrigan for 38 years. Catherine was a devoted parishioner of St. Matthews Church in Voorheesville and was involved in church functions....
Kathleen A (Carney) Cuomo
Nov 2, 2020
Rotterdam - Kathleen A. Cuomo, 82, of Rotterdam, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, November 2, 2020. She loved the Lord and was a living example of Ephesians 4:32 "Be kind to one another, Tender- hearted, Forgiving each other, Just as God in Christ forgave you" Kathleen was the daughter of the late Robert and Pauline Poteralski...
Vincent T Fernandez
Nov 1, 2020
Rotterdam- Vincent T. Fernandez, 92, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday November 1, 2020 with his loving family by his side. Born in Schenectady, NY he was the son of the late Joseph Fernandez and Caroline Nastars. He was married to Theresa Gazzillo Fernandez. They were happily married for 63 years. Vincent was a graduate of Mont Pleasant High...
Anna G (Reyda) Cimino
Oct 31, 2020
Rotterdam - Anna G. Cimino, 93 was called to heaven on October 31, 2020 after a valiant struggle with dementia. Anna peacefully passed into the next world in the presence of her beloved daughters at the Eddy Village Green Nursing Home in Cohoes, NY. She was born on July 26, 1927 to the late Andrew Reyda and Mary Misenko Reyda...
Charlotte M (Cain) Ferguson
Oct 30, 2020
Guilderland – Ferguson, Charlotte M. (Cain), born in Albany Brady Maternity Hospital May 3, 1924, died Friday October 30, 2020 at the age of 96. Charlotte graduated from St. Patrick’s School, Albany, NY in 1937 and from Vincentian High School in 1941 and entered the convent of the Sisters of Mercy the same year where she was known as Sister...
John V Oare
Oct 30, 2020
John Vincent Oare Sr. June 17, 1938 – October 30, 2020 Guilderland - John V. Oare Sr., age 82 originally of Gloversville, and resided in Caroga Lake for many years, died Friday October 30,, 2020, after a long illness; at his home in Guilderland, with his loving family by his side. John was born June 17, 1938 in Johnstown, a...
Vincent R Masick
Oct 29, 2020
Princetown - Vincent R. Masick, 73, died unexpectedly on Thursday, October 29, 2020 at his home in Princetown. Born in Schenectady, Vincent was the oldest son of the late Vincent C. and Ruth Masick. He was self-employed and a talented carpenter building hundreds of houses through the Capital District. Vince served in the US Air Force and was honorably discharged...
Ethel Weakley
Oct 28, 2020
Mariaville- Ethel Weakley, 88, passed away on Wednesday, October 28, 2020. Born in Central Bridge, NY, she was the daughter of the late James Beacraft and Ruth Jones. She was married to Richard E. Weakley. They were happily married for 65 years. She graduated from the Schoharie Central School District. She was a devoted mother and wife, and always took...
Dorothy (Gagliardi) Mauro
Oct 26, 2020
Rotterdam – Dorothy Mauro, 91, passed away surrounded by her family on Monday, October 26th, 2020 after a valiant fight with breast cancer. Dorothy was born in Schenectady to her parents, the late Leontino and Virginia (DeMarco) Gagliardi. She was a graduate of Draper High School and lifetime member of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church. Dorothy married Chester Mauro...
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