Donald F Trojak
Oct 4, 2018
Donald F. Trojak Sr, 78, of Rotterdam died at home on Thursday, October 4, 2018. He is survived by his wife Beverly, his son Donald (Natalie) Trojak Jr, five grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Funeral services will be private. Arrangements are by the DeMarco-Stone Funeral Home.
Pasqua "Pasquarella" D'Agostino
Oct 3, 2018
Pasqua “Pasquarella” D’Agostino was born in San Giovanni e Paolo “Santian”, Italy on January sixth, 1926. She passed away on Tuesday, October third, 2018 in Albany, New York at 92 years old. She resided in Schenectady, New York with her daughter, Josephine De Filippo since November 2016. Pasqua was born in a small Italian town known and beloved as Santian,...
Florence L (Celmer) Kwiatkowski
Oct 2, 2018
Scotia – Florence L. Kwiatkowski, age 92, passed away on Tuesday, October 2nd, 2018. Florence was born in Amsterdam, NY to her parents, the late Leon Celmer and late Catherine (Barscz) Celmer. She was a draftsman at the General Electric Company for many years until her retirement. Florence also spent many years volunteering at Glendale Nursing Home in Glenville. Florence...
Joseph K Laczo
Sep 30, 2018
Rotterdam - Joseph K. Laczo died peacefully in the early morning hours of September 30th, at the age of 54. He is being remembered as a "handyman" and "tinkerer," capable of building or fixing almost anything he set his mind to. Joseph had a career spanning over 30 years working for the Galesi Group, where he began as a junior...
Mark D Clough
Sep 29, 2018
Rotterdam - Mark D. Clough, 62, passed away Saturday September 29, 2018 at St. Peter’s Hospital, after a long and courageous battle against melanoma. Mark will be remembered as one of the nicest and kindest men anyone has ever met. Mark’s infectious smile and big personality had a positive impact on everyone he met. He never hesitated to lend a...
Dorothy R (Nickerson) Chevaney
Sep 23, 2018
Dorothy M. (Nickerson) Chevaney, 99, of Rotterdam, died peacefully on September 23, 2018. Dorothy was the beloved wife for over 50 years of the late Louis Chevaney. She also leaves behind many nieces and nephews. In addition, she leaves behind many grand nieces and nephews, as well as great grand nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband, Dorothy was...
Eleanor R (Lussier) Johnson
Sep 21, 2018
Eleanor R. Johnson, 86, formerly of Ballston Lake, passed peacefully at home, on Friday, September 21, 2018. Eleanor was born in Scotia, NY, and graduated from St. Columba School in 1949. Her career in telephone communication spanned 40 years, starting with the New York Telephone Co. until she retired from Verizon in 1998. She was a member of the Telephone...
Edith S "Eadie" (Savignano) Ryan
Sep 19, 2018
Edith S. (Eadie) Ryan, 92, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 19, 2018, at Ellis Health Center, McClellan Street, Schenectady, NY. Eadie was born and raised in Schenectady, the daughter of the late Nicola and Teresa Savignano. She grew up across the street from Steinmetz Park where she swam in the summer and ice skated in the winter and was...
Frank J Marino
Sep 14, 2018
Rotterdam – Frank J. Marino, 94, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 14th, 2018. Frank was born in Brooklyn, NY to his parents, the late Nicola and Antoninna (Mistretta) Marino of Marsala, Trapani, Sicily. Frank graduated from Manual High School in Brooklyn and soon after worked as a welder at Todd’s Shipyard during World War II, riveting and welding vessels...
Donald Anthony West
Sep 5, 2018
Schenectady – Donald Anthony West, 90, passed away Wednesday September 5, 2018 at the Kingsway Arms Nursing Center. Born in Cohoes he was the son of the late Norman and Bertha Forgette West. Don was also predeceased by his brother, William West. A graduate of Cohoes High School, he then went on to serve our country in the Army Air...
David L Hillier
Aug 28, 2018
Rotterdam – David Lynn Hillier, 77, passed away Tuesday August 28, 2018 at the Joan Nicole Prince Home in Scotia. Born in Gloversville he was the son of the late George and Eltha Moran Hillier. From 1959-1963 David served our country in the United States Marine Corps. He then went on to work at the General Electric Co. as a...
Andrew (Sandy) Santabarbara
Aug 23, 2018
Rotterdam - Andrew (Sandy) Santabarbara, 84, passed away on August 23, 2018, surrounded by his sons, after battling a short illness. Sandy enjoyed a very active 23 years of retirement from the boilermakers union. He had a passion for go cart and dirt track modified racing for the majority of his life. Sandy was happiest in the garage or at...
Cesidio "Sid" Dimascio
Aug 23, 2018
Rotterdam – Cesidio “Sid” DiMascio, 78, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 23rd, 2018 at Ellis Hospital with his family by his side. Born in Saranac Lake, NY, Sid was the son of the late Patrick and Angela (Tagliaferro) DiMascio. Sid graduated from Mt. Pleasant High School and the College of St. Rose. A member of...
Helen G De Marzio
Aug 20, 2018
Niskayuna – Helen G. De Marzio, 89, passed away peacefully at her home on August 20, 2018 with her loving family by her side after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer’s and Diabetes. Helen graduated from Mont Pleasant High School in 1947 where she earned several awards for her outstanding artistic abilities. After graduation she worked for General Electric...
Vincent P Luccitelli
Aug 16, 2018
Schenectady – Vincent Paul Luccitelli, 90, passed away at home on Thursday, August 16, 2018. Born in Schenectady on July 19, 1928, Vince was the son of the late Ottavio and Angelina (Riscitto) Luccitelli. He attended Nott Terrace High School and then served our country in the United States Navy during World War II being deployed in the European Theatre....
David A Saxby Sr
Aug 16, 2018
Rotterdam – David A. Saxby Sr, 63, passed away at Ellis Hospital on Thursday August 16, 2018 after a short illness. Born on September 16, 1954 in Schenectady he was the son of the late Donald and Susan Serapilio Saxby. Dave graduated from Mont Pleasant High School in 1972 then served our country in the United States Navy earning the...
Ellen Marie (Dobler) Cervera
Aug 14, 2018
Ellen Marie Cervera was born on November 10th, 1943 to the late Raymond and Eva Dobler. She passed away August 14th, 2018 after a courageous fight and surrounded by her family. Ellen was a lifelong resident of Rotterdam and a graduate of Draper High School, class of 1962. She lived in Rotterdam and raised her children there with her loving...
Stella D (Coneski) Housel
Aug 11, 2018
Guilderland - Stella D. Housel passed away peacefully at the age of 97 in Albany, NY on August 11, 2018. Born in Watervliet, NY on February 27, 1921, Stella was the daughter of the late Anthony and Frances (Milos) Coneski, and lived in the area all her life. Stella was the beloved mother of Gilbert (the late Linda), Mark (Theresa),...
Sylvia J (Boss) Smith
Aug 11, 2018
Queensbury – Sylvia J. Smith, 85, passed away on Saturday, August 11th, 2018 at Glens Falls Hospital. Born in Schenectady, Sylvia was the daughter of the late Marion Boss and Jean (White) Boss. Sylvia graduated from Mt. Pleasant High School and worked for many years as a typist at the NYS Department of Taxation in Albany, NY. Sylvia is predeceased...
Patricia Ann (Leroy) Girard
Aug 10, 2018
Schenectady – Patricia Ann (LeRoy) Girard, 72, passed away peacefully at home on Friday August 10, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Schenectady, she was the daughter of the late Jean and Leona Colombe LeRoy. Pat loved the outdoors and always looked forward to her Wednesday lunches. She will be remembered for her love of raising her children...
