Pasquale Cianfarani
Oct 14, 2019
SCHENECTADY-Pasquale Cianfarani, 80, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 14, 2019 with his loving family by his side. He was born in Sora, Italy to Ferdinando Cianfarani and Luigia Rontondi. He married Vincenza Urbano Cianfarani on December 14, 1955. They were happily married for 45 years. He attended school in Italy before coming to America on July 4, 1956. He...
Dawn Marie Bolton Barnes
Oct 12, 2019
Rotterdam - Dawn Marie Bolton Barnes, 67, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, October 12th, 2019. Dawn was born in Gloversville to the late Frank and Lillian (Montayne) Barnes. She was a graduate of Johnstown High School. For many years Dawn ran her own day care service out of her home. She loved the children she cared for...
Rose (Barbro) Difranco
Oct 12, 2019
Visalia, CA - On Saturday, October 12, at 9:10pm Rose Marie (Barbro) DiFranco, mother of two daughters, passed away peacefully at the age of 88. Rose was born on November 23, 1930 in Scotia, New York to parents Steven and Mary Barbro. She grew up in Schenectady with four siblings: Ann, Teresa, Stephen, and Thomas. She married, lived, and raised...
Luigi Martini
Oct 12, 2019
Rotterdam – Luigi Martini, 88, entered into everlasting life on Saturday, October 12th, 2019. Luigi was born in Frosinone, Italy, and was the son of the late Vincenzo and Chiara Martini. Luigi emigrated to the United States with his wife, Vincenza and daughter, Nicolina in 1966. Once here, he began working at the General Electric Co. as a crane operator....
Joseph A Artese
Oct 8, 2019
Rotterdam Junction – Joseph A. Artese, 77, passed away Tuesday October 8, 2019 at the Hospice Inn at St. Peter’s Hospital. Born in the Bronx, he was the son of Philip and Ethel Olson Artese. Joe was a professional truck driver for Teamsters local #294. For 20 years he drove for McLean’s Trucking and then for the State of New...
Jan "John" Vanwingerden
Oct 7, 2019
Rotterdam Junction – Jan “John” vanWingerden, 89, passed away Monday October 7, 2019. Born in Woubrugge, Netherlands, he was the son of Christopher and Alberdina vanWingerden. He left Holland at the age of 17 to come to the United States with hopes of becoming a farmer but would soon learn that it was not what he wanted to do. He...
Linda Lee Ann (Denardis) Buffo
Oct 7, 2019
ROTTERDAM- Linda A. Buffo passed away Monday, October 7, 2019 in her home. Linda was a huge fan of the classics (especially Elvis). She loved to travel and be surrounded by family. Linda was predeceased by her spouse Richard Buffo (2006), parents Emily and ClaudeDeNardisand brother ClaudeDeNardis. Linda leaves behind her loving children Georgianna Buffo (Jeffery), Nicholas Buffo (Gabrielle), her...
Antoinette "Nina" (Tralongo) Licciardi
Oct 5, 2019
Antoinette (Nina) Licciardi, 86, of Guilderland, died peacefully on Saturday, October 5, 2019 at Daughters of Sarah Nursing Center. Born in Ficarazzi, Palermo, Italy in 1933 and emigrating to the United States in 1947, Antoinette was the daughter of the late Placido and Josephine Salvia Tralongo. Nina worked as a Nurse’s Aid for many years. She enjoyed gardening, her trips...
Anna L Paludi
Oct 3, 2019
Rotterdam - Anna Paludi passed into the arms of Jesus on October 3, 2019 at Ellis Hospital. Her loving niece and caregiver of almost 20 years, Lorene Richardson, was at her side. Anna was the daughter of the late Lucia DiGiandomenico and Antonio Paludi. She was the last of nine children, two of which died at birth. She was predeceased...
Fred Wilcox Sr
Oct 1, 2019
Fred Wilcox Sr, 67, of Rotterdam, died at home on Tuesday, October 1, 2019. Fred was born in Schenectady and attended Draper High School. He was self employed for many years in the construction and remodeling business. Fred was always ready and willing to help family and friends with projects around their homes. He loved his dogs, and enjoyed Karaoke...
Robert C Penn
Sep 30, 2019
Rotterdam - Robert Cooley Penn, 94, passed away on September 30, 2019, at Albany County Nursing Home following a brief illness. He was born on June 5, 1925, in Floral Park, NY, the son of the late Harold Vincent Penn and Dorothy Helena Cooley Penn. A 1943 graduate of Sewanhaka High School, he completed one year at Columbia University before...
William F Offenbacker
Sep 28, 2019
Rotterdam – William F. Offenbacker, 74, passed away peacefully, at Ellis Hospital, with his loving family by his side on Saturday, September 28, 2019. Born in Troy, he was the son of Donald and Ethel (Hammond) Offenbacker. Bill loved our country and served in the United States Navy from 1963-1966. He retired from Schenectady International working at the Rotterdam Junction...
Kaedin Muller Vosburgh
Sep 26, 2019
Princetown - On September 26th, 2019 at 6:30 in the morning, our little angel was carried away to Heaven to be cared for in a better place with a new body by his Heavenly Father. He was a precious gift and a memory who will always be remembered. Surviving are his parents, Mark and Regina Vosburgh; sisters, Lavinia and Avalie;...
Carl F Herman
Sep 23, 2019
Rotterdam – Carl F. Herman passed away peacefully on Monday, September 23rd, 2019 at Albany Medical Center. Carl was born in Johnson City, New York to his parents, the late Fred and Lyda (Gromley) Herman. During his school years in Johnson City, Carl earned the highest rank of Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America. After high school, Carl...
Caroll Ann (Macvilla) Weakley
Sep 17, 2019
Mariaville - Caroll A. Weakley, 77, passed away on Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at Ellis Hospital. Born in Schenectady, Caroll was a graduate of Mont Pleasant High School. She was happily employed for over 20 years as the friendly cashier at Sal’s Quality Meat Market in Rotterdam. Caroll enjoyed taking bus trips and gambling at her favorite casinos, Mohegan Sun...
Sandra L (Lisiewski) Palmo
Sep 16, 2019
Rotterdam – Sandra L. Palmo passed away at Ellis Hospital on Monday, September 16th, 2019 surrounded by her family after a brief illness at the age of 72. Sandra was born in Glenville, the daughter of the late Walter J. Lisiewski and Marjorie (Blackburn) Lisiewski. Sandra had a long career in Administration and as a Payroll Specialist for the NY...
Frederick T Gula
Sep 14, 2019
Venice, FL – Frederick T. Gula, formerly of Guilderland, passed away on Saturday, September 14th, 2019 in Venice, Florida. Fred was born and raised in Palmer, Massachusetts and was the son of the late Joseph Gula and Mary (Wrzesian) Gula. He honorably served his country in the United States Army and went on to earn his Bachelor’s degree from Ithaca...
Earl Wayne Paige Jr
Sep 13, 2019
Fultonville - Earl Wayne Paige Jr. went to be with the Lord surrounded by his family and friends on Friday, September 13th, 2019 at the age of 39. Earl was predeceased by his mother, Patricia Valentino and his grandmother, Ida Rose Demi. Earl was a roofer and a Class A driver with BBX Trucking Company in Rotterdam. He loved life...
Dorothy Anne (Mycek) Mancini
Sep 12, 2019
Rotterdam - Dorothy Anne Mancini, 92, of Rotterdam, NY peacefully passed away on Sept 12, 2019. Dorothy was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Mycek and the beloved wife of the late Alfred Mancini. She was born in Amsterdam and while an infant the family moved to Mariaville. She attended Mariaville Central Rural School and Draper High School,...
Ellen (Browne) Skelly
Sep 12, 2019
Guilderland - Ellen Skelly passed peacefully into eternal life on September 12, 2019, at the age of 79. She was born in County Longford in Ireland. In the early years, she had shown herself to be a bright and gifted student. Her strong determination helped her in academics and would be a touchstone in her later life. Ellen, like so...
