Obituaries

Feb 13, 2025

ROTTERDAM - Natale Savona, 98, passed away on Thursday February 13th, 2025 surrounded by his children, grandchildren, and family. He was born in Sora, Province of Frosinone, Italy on January 1, 1927 to the late Gerardo and Angela Savona. He is predeceased by his beloved wife Maria and brothers Antonio & Domenico. He was happily married and a devoted...

Feb 8, 2025

Aurelio Levito, 82, of Rotterdam, NY passed away on February 8, 2025 at home after a long illness with his loving children at his side. Aurelio was born on December 11, 1942 in Rapino, Chieti, Italy to the late Camillo Levito and Eufemia (Martino) Levito. He immigrated to the United States on November 21, 1962. His goal was to...

Feb 6, 2025

SCHENECTADY - Thomas A. Beblowski Sr., 75, passed away on Thursday February 6, 2025 after a short illness. Born and raised in Schenectady, he was the son of the late Thaddeus and Hedwig (Kozlowski) Beblowski. Thomas went to Schenectady Community College where he attended the GE Apprenticeship Program, later transferring and graduating from Union College. He worked for General...

Feb 6, 2025

Gertrude Mae (Holtz) Zelezniak peacefully passed away on February 6, 2025.

Gertrude, who was affectionately known as "Cookie Gramma", was born on March 1, 1930 in Palatine Bridge New York.

She was predeceased by her parents, her 4 sisters and her loving husband of 50 wonderful years, Steve.

She is survived by her...

Feb 6, 2025

GUILDERLAND - Doreen Saltsman, 85, passed away as peacefully and gracefully as she lived, following an illness on Thursday February 6, 2025.

She was predeceased by her beloved husband of 41 years, Rushton Park Saltsman; her parents, Rosamond and Martin Seeley; and her brother, James Seeley. She is survived by her siblings, Martin (Linda) Seeley, Marcia Seeley,...

Feb 5, 2025

ROTTERDAM JUNCTION - Thomas J. Commarto passed away on Wednesday February 5, 2025 in the comfort of his home surrounded by loved ones. He was born in Schenectady to the late James and Mary Commarto. Graduating from Mont Pleasant, he then joined the Army and was stationed in Germany during the Vietnam Era. After he was honorably discharged, he...

Feb 3, 2025

Jeannette C. Lane of Rotterdam, NY passed away peacefully on Monday February 3, 2025 after a brief illness. Jeannette graduated from the Vincentian Institute in Albany NY and then had a long and successful career with the New York State Office of General Services. As a child and teenager, Jeannette excelled in dance until a bout with Polio curtailed...

Feb 3, 2025

Schenectady – Mr. Paul Bruno Neri, age 94, passed away on February 03, 2025, after suffering from several health issues, including dementia. He was surrounded and supported by his family and home health aides during the last hours of his life. Paul was born in Amsterdam, NY on December 7, 1930. He was brought up in an Italian immigrant family....

Feb 2, 2025

SCHENECTADY - Cynthia M. Kopacz, 64, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 2, 2025. She was born in Schenectady on September 5, 1960 to the late Arthur and Gloria Campochiaro. After graduating from high school, she went to work for the NYS Comptroller, retiring in 2015. She enjoyed playing golf, bowling, playing bingo, traveling, and especially spending time with...

Feb 2, 2025

Andrew Gugliuzza, 44, of Rotterdam, NY, passed away on Sunday, February 2, 2025. Born on November 12, 1980, in Schenectady, NY, he was the son of Janice LaBelle and Gary Gugliuzza. Andy graduated from Scotia-Glenville High School, after which he worked as a chef at various area restaurants, including the Van Dyke. Most recently, he was involved in remodeling...

Feb 1, 2025

ROTTERDAM - Marjorie “Marge” (Roberts) Russell, entered into the Arms of Our Lord on Saturday February 1, 2025. Marge was born in Redford, NY. She was the beloved daughter of the late Henry and Elizabeth (Collins) Roberts. A homemaker, Marge loved getting her family together and providing them with a lovingly made homemade meal. She enjoyed watching the Jerry...

Feb 1, 2025

In loving memory of Dorothy F. (Neidel) Clark, 79, who passed away peacefully at her home with her loving family by her side.

She was born in Schenectady, NY on November 21, 1945.

She was predeceased by her father John W. Neidel and mother Loretta (Cookingham) Neidel.

She is survived by her beloved...

Jan 31, 2025

SCHENECTADY - Timothy John Place, Rotterdam, NY. Passed peacefully on January 31, 2025 at the age of 68. Tim was born in Schenectady. After graduating from Colonie Central High School he was excited to serve his country by joining the US Navy where he served four years on the USS John F. Kennedy aircraft carrier as a...

Jan 29, 2025

Mrs. Joanne T. Miller, 83, of Rotterdam passed away on Wednesday January 29, 2025 peacefully at home with her loving family by her side. She was born on December 11, 1941 to the late Anthony and Raphaela Lomio of Schenectady. Joanne attended local schools, graduating from Mont Pleasant High School, the class of 1959.. She was a former communicant...

Jan 20, 2025

Private services will be held for Linda M. Marek, 75, who passed away peacefully on Monday January 20, 2025.  Born and raised in Schenectady, she was the daughter of Stanley and Nina (Peru) Marek.

Known for her creativity and skill, Linda developed a connection to the people around her. This was demonstrated through her beautiful pieces of...

Jan 15, 2025

Rotterdam – Mark D. Tierney, 71, passed away at home on Wednesday January 15, 2025. Born in Schenectady he was the son of Alfred and Lillian (Podgurski) Tierney. After graduating from Draper High School Mark moved to San Francisco, CA and then spent time in Arizona during the mid to late 1970’s before returning to Schenectady. For many years...

Jan 14, 2025

ALTAMONT - Robert Mitchell Rabbin, 67, of Altamont, NY, passed away on January 14th, 2025, after a hard-fought battle with prostate cancer. Born in Brooklyn, NY, Robert was the son of the late Dr. Jack and Florence Rabbin. A proud graduate of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI), Robert was one of the first to earn a computer science degree, laying...

Jan 11, 2025

Guilderland, NY. Kenneth Jerome Preisser, age 86, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on January 11, 2025. He was born in Albany on March 19, 1938 to the late Jerome Stephen Preisser and Agnes Regina Campbell. Ken graduated from Vincentian Institute, Albany and received his bachelors degree from Russell Sage College, Evening Division. He was Director of State...

Jan 9, 2025

Schenectady – Annie “Bernie” Maitino, 79, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday January 9, 2025. Born in Galway, Ireland she was the daughter of Thomas and Barbara (Walsh) Coyne. Annie came to the United States at the age of 17. She worked at as a certified nurses assistant at Ellis Hospital before marrying her husband Robert in 1968...

Jan 9, 2025

Malta – with heavy hearts we announce the passing of our cherished son, Michael on January 9, 2025 at the age of 62 years in Malta, NY.

Born on June 10, 1962 in Bellevue Hospital, Niskayuna, NY.

Michael brought immense joy to our lives with his positive personality traits, like kindness, humor and adventurous spirit....