Virginia A Ward
Oct 30, 2019
Broadalbin - Virginia A. Ward (Holz), wife and best friend of David A. Ward (Broadalbin, NY), passed away on October 30, 2019 while surrounded by her family after a long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. She was 80. Virginia was born on February 26, 1939, the eldest daughter of Kenneth and Bernice Holz of Rochester, NY. Ginnie and her sisters Dolores...
Ida May (Vanetten) Saburro
Oct 29, 2019
Rotterdam - Ida was beckoned to heaven by the brightest autumn sunshine streaming on her face, surrounded by her family. Described as spunky, vivacious and outspoken, Ida was loved for her bold spirit, welcoming kitchen, abundant comfort food and direct regard. If the world became a confusing place, one knew just where they stood in a phone call to Ida,...
John "Jack" Shiely
Oct 25, 2019
Rotterdam – John “Jack” Shiely, 75, peacefully passed away Friday October 25, 2019 surrounded by his forever loving and grateful family and longtime best friend. Born in Schenectady he was the son of the late James and Katherine Lynch Shiely. After graduating from Albany Business College, he became a very active Rotterdam resident. Jack was constantly involved in several community...
Carol A (Pevny) Teta
Oct 24, 2019
Schenectady – Carol A. Teta, 81, passed peacefully into the arms of God On Thursday October 24, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Schenectady on November 25, 1937 she was the daughter of Julian and Lorraine Araszewski Pevny. A graduate of Mt. Pleasant High School Carol worked a short time for the State of New York before leaving...
Beverley I (Brehm) White
Oct 22, 2019
Rotterdam - Beverley Irene White, 82, passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning, October 22, 2019. Born on April 23, 1937 in Schenectady, NY, she was the daughter of the late William and Ada Pauline Brehm. She graduated from Draper High School and on October 9, 1955 married the love of her life, Harry White, at the age of 18. They...
Paul J Longo
Oct 19, 2019
Rotterdam - Paul J. Longo, 88, passed away on October 19, 2019 at home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Schenectady, NY, Paul was the son of the late Louis and Grace (Giordano) Longo. He graduated from Mont Pleasant High School in 1949. He received both a B.S. in Economics from Siena College, and a Masters Degree in Education...
Ernest "Dick" Peek
Oct 17, 2019
Schenectady – Ernest “Dick” Peek Jr., 76, passed away peacefully on Thursday October 17, 2019. One of eleven children, he was born in Schenectady to the late Ernest and Harriet Schrom Peek. Dick was an operating engineer for local #106 retiring in 2008 from Callanan Industries. He was predeceased by his wife, Christine Peek. He leaves behind his five children;...
Carol Jeanne (Macdonald) Chandler
Oct 15, 2019
Albany - Carol Jeanne (MacDonald) Chandler passed away on Tuesday, October 15th, 2019. She was born in Brooklyn, NY on December 23, 1934. When she was three years old, the family moved to Hastings on Hudson, NY. She attended Hastings public schools, graduating as Valedictorian of her senior class in 1952. She then attended the College of New Rochelle on...
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...
