Obituaries

Oct 28, 2024

Alexander R. "Bob" Ogilvie, 85, of Schenectady, passed away October 28, 2024 at his home with his loving family by his side.  He was born in Schenectady, NY on June 3, 1939, the son of Harris and Jessie Ogilvie.

Bob graduated in 1957 from Mt. Pleasant High School and was later inducted into the school Athletics Hall...

Oct 27, 2024

Rotterdam - Caterina Calandra, 90, of Schenectady died on Sunday October 27, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on February 13, 1934 to Biagio and Giuseppina Insogna in Melizzano, Italy. While in Italy she met and married her husband Michele Calandra and came to America in 1963. Once in the United States she settled with family...

Oct 26, 2024

Gerald Parnell Barry, 82, passed away peacefully Saturday, October 26, 2024.  Gerald, fondly known as Jerry, was born to John and Geraldine Barry on November 5, 1941 in Troy, New York.  While attending barber school, he met the love of his life, Nancy.  Jerry soon earned the titles of both “barber” and “husband,” as he began his career and...

Oct 23, 2024

Kevin R. Doris, 74 of Guilderland, New York passed away at home on Wednesday, October 23, 2024.

Born in Jersey City, New Jersey on January 11, 1950, Kevin was the oldest child of the late Ninfa (Anton) Conklin and Raymond J. Doris as well as his step-father, Raymond Conklin. Kevin grew up in Suffern, New York and...

Oct 22, 2024

ROTTERDAM- Robert “Mike” Donahue, 95, passed away peacefully on October 22, 2024, at home surrounded by his loving family. Born in New York City on February 7, 1929, he was the son of the late Michael and Jane (McCracken) Donahue. He was a 1948 graduate of Nott Terrace High School in Schenectady. During the Korean Conflict, he proudly served...

Oct 22, 2024

Maria Gilroy, beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother passed away peacefully on October 22, 2024 at Kingsway Arms Nursing Home. Maria will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 40 years, William Gilroy. Her daughters, Erika (Mark) Magnone, Carol M. Zakor and Elizabeth Zakor. Grandchildren, Evan (Laura) Magnone, Adam (Nikki) Magnone and Great Grandson, Max Magnone. Born in...

Oct 20, 2024

Schenectady – Vincent J. Farina, 92, passed away Sunday October 20, 2024. He was born in Amsterdam and in 1951 married Emily A. Bennice. Vincent served our country in the United States Air Force from 1951-1953 and together went to Germany where he was stationed. Vincent returned to Schenectady and began his career as a self-employed contractor and before...

Oct 20, 2024

GUILDERLAND- William (Bill) Bord, 87 beloved husband, father and grandfather passed away at St. Peter’s Hospital on Sunday, October 20, 2024.

Bill was born in Rome, NY on May 15, 1937 and was the son of the late Richard George and Rhuma (Leaf) Bord.

Bill graduated from Flemington High School in Flemington, NJ, class of...

Oct 20, 2024

Karen Kris Nadeau (Quackenbush) of Port Orange, Florida. Karen, also known as Gramzy, passed away unexpectedly at her home on October 20, 2024 at the age of 67. Born on November 5, 1956 in Troy, New York, she was the daughter of the late Earl Quackenbush Jr. and Ruth Virginia Quackenbush (Johansen). Karen’s beautiful life journey began as a...

Oct 19, 2024

Virginia Theresa Santillo Attanasio, 87, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, October 19, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Schenectady to Frank Santillo and Grace (Morrette) on March 29, 1937, Virginia was a lifelong area resident.

Virginia was known by many and loved by all. For most of her life Virginia was a passionate...

Oct 16, 2024

Domenico Palmieri, 85, passed away peacefully in his home Wednesday morning. He was always surrounded by his loving family.

Domenico was born June 11, 1939 to the late Antonio Palmieri and Maria Riccio Palmieri in Ruviano, providence of Caserta, Italy. Growing up he worked in agriculture and later relocated for a time to Switzerland where he worked...

Oct 14, 2024

Flora Della Selva Mannato, 95, of Schenectady, peacefully entered into eternal life after a long battle with Alzheimer’s, on October 14, 2024. She was born in Schenectady, New York to Frank and Mary Della Selva and was married for 54 years to the love of her life, Albert Mannato.

Flo worked part-time for many years as a...

Oct 11, 2024

It is with profound sadness to announce that my beautiful Wife, of 57 years, Mary, left my side to join our parents in the loving care of Christ. Mary Theresa Carr was born on January 23, 1946, to the loving union of John F Carr and Mae (O’Brien) Carr. Mary was a resident of Schenectady County for her entire life,...

Oct 9, 2024

Glenville – Leonel Demers, 91, passed away peacefully on Wednesday October 9, 2024 at the Glendale Nursing Home. Born in Champlain, NY, he was the son of the late Leonel and Mabel (Tallman) Demers. He served our country in the United States Army during the Korean war. Leo was a heavy equipment operator with the Operating Engineers Local 106...

Oct 6, 2024

Schenectady – With heavy hearts, the family of Mickey (Michael) Schellenger is saddened to announce his passing, Sunday October 6, 2024. This story started April 1st, 1969 when a beautiful baby boy was born to Rosa Schellenger. The youngest of eight, five boys and three girls. Mickey (55) is predeceased by his mother Rosa and sister Linda....

Oct 5, 2024

Michelle Marie (Begor) McCorry On October 5th, 2024, Michelle (Shelly, Mish) Marie (Begor) McCorry left far too soon for eternal rest after an unexpected fight, departing while surrounded by her closest family and friends at Ellis Hospital, 66 years of age. Michelle was one of three girls to be born on February 15th, 1958, to Nancy Marie Changelo and...

Oct 4, 2024

SCHENECTADY - Rory Douglas “Doug” Duquette, 66, passed away on Friday October 4, 2024 at the Wynn Hospital in Utica. He was born in Schenectady on January 19, 1958 to the late Roderick Daniel, Sr and Nola Jean Thomas Duquette. Raised in Burnt Hills, he was a graduate of Burnt Hills- Ballston Lake High School. He joined the Marine...

Sep 30, 2024

Schenectady – Anthony S. Friello, 97, passed away Monday September 30, 2024. Born in Rotterdam Junction he was the son of Joseph and Angelina (Lubrino) Friello. Anthony served our country in the Army Air Corps from 1945-1947. For 20 years he worked in the warehouse at the Army Depot and then was a clerk for the U.S. postal Service...

Sep 26, 2024

Marie T. Stoddard passed away peacefully on September 26, 2024, with her loving family at her side.  She was 86.

Marie was born on November 14, 1937, in Schenectady, NY to Rose (Dinovo) and Alfonso Palmieri.  Marie married William H. Stoddard, Jr. on October 6, 1957.  Her beloved husband Bill passed away on June 29, 2024, after...

Sep 20, 2024

Lee N. Sornberger of Guilderland died on Friday September 20, 2024 with his wife Linda by his side. Lee was born on January 18, 1945 in Gloversville, NY to the late Gordon and Helen Conway Sornberger. He was a graduate of the Utica Free Academy, class of 1963. He met Linda in 1966, when he began working at 84...