Thomas P Myers
Nov 5, 2018
Thomas P. Myers, 82, of Guilderland, NY died peacefully at Ellis Hospital on Monday, November 5, 2018. Tom was born and educated in the Albany area and served in the United States Navy from 1955-1959. He was a member of Sheet Metal Workers Union Local #83 until his retirement in 1996. He was an avid hunter, fisherman, and bird watcher...
Joseph "Butch" Simone
Oct 30, 2018
Guilderland – Joseph A. “Butch” Simone, 73, passed away suddenly on Tuesday October 30, 2018 at St. Peter’s Hospital with his loving family at his side. Born on December 31, 1944 in Niskayuna, NY he was the loving son of the late Anthony (Tony) Simone Sr. and Gladys Livingston Simone. He was the devoted and loving husband of Joan Chiera...
Doris V Paolelli
Oct 29, 2018
Schenectady – Doris V. Paolelli, 88, died on Monday, October 29th, 2018 at Baptist Health Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. Calling hours are Thursday from 11am-12pm at DeMarco-Stone Funeral Home, Rotterdam. Funeral services will begin at 12pm. Interment will be at Evergreen Memorial Park.
Frank J Gillick
Oct 29, 2018
Rotterdam – Frank J. Gillick, 69, passed away on Monday, October 29th, 2018, after a courageous 5-year battle with Lewy Body Dementia. Frank was born in the Bronx to his parents, the late Matthew and Mary (D’Aloia) Gillick. He graduated from Duanesburg High School, received his Bachelor’s Degree from Rider University in New Jersey, and then earned his Master’s Degree...
John S Spezzaferro
Oct 28, 2018
John S. Spezzaferro passed away suddenly at home on October 28, 2018. John was born on May 23, 1975 to Massimo and Linda Spezzaferro. He graduated from Mohonasen High School in Rotterdam NY. He earned his bachelor’s degree in English from Siena, followed by a master’s degree in Education from Union College. For more than 15 years, John taught English...
Shirley Marie (Wagoner) Slingerland
Oct 28, 2018
Rotterdam - Shirley Marie Slingerland, 60, died peacefully October 28th, 2018, at Albany Medical Center after a courageous battle with cancer. Shirley was a graduate of Linton High School class of 1975 and was employed by Mohonasen School District for 20 years and retired in 2010. Shirley was actively involved with the Albany Schenectady Harley Owners Group and was a...
Craig W Aldi
Oct 24, 2018
Rotterdam – Craig W. Aldi, 75, passed away suddenly on Wednesday October 24, 2018. Born in Elizabethtown, NY he was the son of the late Dominic & Ida Alice (Nicholas) Aldi. A lifelong resident of Rotterdam, Craig was a graduate of Schalmont High School & SUNY Canton. Craig worked for Iron workers Local 12 for 20 years and then retired...
Marguerite H (Wathier) Marsh
Oct 23, 2018
Guilderland - Marguerite H. Marsh passed peacefully at home October 23 with her loving family at her side. Marguerite was born October 26, 1928 in Oneonta, NY. She was the daughter of Andre’ and Marcelle Wathier. She attended St. Mary’s school and Oneonta High School. She graduated from the College of St. Rose School of Nursing in 1948 and married...
Diane Gail (Farina) Kruger
Oct 22, 2018
Rotterdam – Diane (Farina) Kruger, age 61, passed away on Monday, October 22,2018 surrounded by her loving familyat Ellis Hospital. Diane was born in Niskayuna, the daughter of the late Charles and Dorothy (Dagostino) Farina. A lifelong area resident, Diane worked for the US Postal Service first as a rural carrier and later as a supervisor at the Glenville and...
Armando Cianfarani
Oct 22, 2018
Rotterdam – Armando Cianfarani, 77, passed away on Monday, October 22nd, 2018 surrounded by his family at Ellis Hospital. Born in Sora, (FR), Italy, Armando was the son of the late Vincenzo and Santa (Perruzza) Cianfarani. Armando was the founder of Armando and Sons General Welding Co. in Schenectady, where he worked with his sons and could be found talking...
Patricia Ann (Jackson) Mcdonald
Oct 21, 2018
Rotterdam – Patricia A. McDonald, 85, passed away suddenly on Sunday October 21, 2018. Born in Fultonham, NY, she was the daughter of the late George and Anna Fonda Jackson. She was also predeceased by her husband Richard, her granddaughter Brittany McDonald, Grandson Trevor Conti and her brother Donald Jackson. She is survived by her children; Rory (Susan) McDonald, Debra...
Carolyn E (Erno) Demkowski
Oct 20, 2018
Carolyn E. Demkowski, 74, of Rotterdam, passed peacefully at home on Saturday, October 20, 2018. Carolyn was born in Cohoes, NY, the daughter of the late France and Rose Erno. She was employed with the NYS Dept. of Transportation for many years and later as a secretary/receptionist in the office of Dr. Stewart Altmayer for 14 years. In addition to...
Elizabeth A (Walker) Ariel
Oct 20, 2018
Elizabeth A. (Walker) Ariel, 70, of Clifton Park, died Saturday, October 20, 2018 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Amsterdam after a short illness. Elizabeth was born in Schenectady, the daughter of the late Clifford and Marguerite Arnott Walker. She was employed as a sales associate at Filene’s and Macy’s Department Store in Rotterdam. In addition to her parents, Elizabeth was...
Shirley J (Zielinski) Mullarkey
Oct 18, 2018
Shirley J. Mullarkey passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Thursday, October 18, 2018. Born December 4, 1935 to the late Alexander and Sally Zielinski in Schenectady, NY. Shirley was educated in Schenectady schools and was a graduate of Nott Terrace High in 1954. She was formerly employed as a secretary at various offices and a waitress...
Marjorie C (King) Schrom
Oct 18, 2018
Rotterdam – Marjorie C. Schrom, age 94, passed away at St. Peter’s Hospital with her loving family at her side on Thursday, October 18th, 2018. Born in Cobleskill on November 27th, 1923, Marjorie was the daughter of the late Murphy and Edna Tripp King. Marjorie spent her spare time enjoying winters in Florida with her husband William and volunteering at...
Mike H Alterson
Oct 17, 2018
Mike H. Alterson, 63, of Albany, formerly of North Merrick, Long Island, died Wednesday, October 17, 2018 at Albany Medical Center Hospital. Born in Far Rockaway, NY, Mike was the son of the late Oscar and Thelma Levy Alterson and brother of the late Richard Alterson. He is survived by his beloved wife of 37 years, Maureen Malone Alterson, two...
Kenneth A Famiano
Oct 13, 2018
Rotterdam – Kenneth A. Famiano, 48, passed away Saturday Oct. 13, 2018. He was born in Schenectady and was the son of the late Sharon A. Walsh Famiano and Stephen P. Famiano who survives him. Services will be private.
Thomas E Delorenzo Esq
Oct 8, 2018
Thomas E. DeLorenzo, Esq. 82, of Rotterdam, died Monday, Columbus Day, October 8, 2018 at Ellis Hospital after a brief illness. Thomas was born in Schenectady, the son of the late Dominick and Theresa DeLorenzo, and was a graduate of Mont Pleasant High School. He received his bachelor’s degree from Siena College in 1957 and his law degree from Albany...
Peter J Deluccia
Oct 8, 2018
Schenectady – Peter J. DeLuccia, 97, passed away on Monday, October 8th, 2018 at Kingsway Arms Nursing Home following a long illness. Born on July 27th, 1921 in Schenectady, Peter was the son of the late Vincent and Constance (DeMarco) DeLuccia. Peter graduated from Vocational High School in Schenectady where he was the president of his class. For over 40...
Linda D Deschenes
Oct 6, 2018
Linda Dean Deschenes, 68, of Milton, passed away at home on Saturday, October 6, 2018. Born in Schenectady, Linda was a graduate of Shalmont High School. She was employed as the Director of the Youth Arts Program with SPAC for 19 years and retired in 2015. Linda was a member of Faith Baptist Church and was very involved with mission’s...
