William S Kwiatkowski
Mar 26, 2018
Scotia – William S. Kwiatkowski, age 95, passed away on Monday, March 26, 2018. William was born in Amsterdam, NY to his parents, the late Theodore Kwiatkowski and Mary (Gredzowska) Kwiatkowski. William honorably served his country in the United States Marine Corps during World War II. For many years, William worked as a mechanic for the Scotia-Glenville School District. He...
E Marie Purtell
Mar 26, 2018
E. Marie Purtell, 96, of Guilderland, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 26, 2018 at St. Peter’s Hospital. Marie was the daughter of the late Harry and Edna Churchill Jackson and was a graduate of Draper High School. She was employed for several years at the General Electric Co. during WWII. Marie was also predeceased by her husband, William F....
Steven P Loveland
Mar 23, 2018
Princetown – Steven P. Loveland, 52, passed away on Friday March 23, 2018 at Albany Medical Center after a 2 year battle with leukemia, with his loving wife by his side. Born in Schenectady, NY, he was a graduate of Schalmont High School and Hudson Valley Community College. He was the son of the late O. Chadwick & Beverly Loveland....
Thomas L Diemer
Mar 19, 2018
Schenectady – Thomas Lee Diemer, age 78, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, March 19th, 2018. Tom was born in Niskayuna to his parents, Theresa (Simonds) Diemer and the late Frederick Diemer. Tom graduated from Mont Pleasant High School and worked as a salesman at Sears for 30 years. He later worked for the US Postal Service as a mail sorter...
Lawrence M "Larry" Ross
Mar 15, 2018
Lawrence M. “Larry” Ross, 61, of Rotterdam passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, March 15, 2018. Born in Schenectady, Larry was the son of Lawrence and Patricia Ross. He graduated from Mohonasen High School in 1974. Larry owned and worked at Rotterdam Septic Systems for over 44 years, a family business his father started in 1954. Larry loved the outdoors, and...
Robert E Tietz Sr
Mar 14, 2018
Princetown – Robert E. Tietz Sr. of Gansevoort, NY formerly of Princetown, NY passed away peacefully into the hands of our Lord on March 14, 2018 with his loving family by his side in Bradenton, Florida following a long illness. Bob was the son of the late Frederick E. and Ella I. Tietz (Peek) and brother to the late Frederick...
Rose A (Amadeo) Mcnamara
Mar 13, 2018
Guilderland - Rose Ann (Amadeo) McNamara passed peacefully at home with family after a courageous battle with cancer on March 13 at the age of 86. Rosie grew up in New York City to Frank and Antoinette Amadeo. She relocated with her husband and three children to Albany in 1970. She was predeceased by her husband of 57 years, Desmond....
Edward T Lawless
Mar 12, 2018
Edward T Lawless Saratoga Springs – Edward T. Lawless, 72, of Saratoga Springs, passed away Monday after a valiant battle with lung cancer. Born in Brooklyn, September 12, 1945, he was the son of the late Edward and Patricia (Kelly) Lawless. As a child, Ed lived on Long Island and in the Catskills, before settling in Rotterdam, and graduating from...
Alfred John Alois
Mar 12, 2018
Alfred John Alois, age 72, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family, on Monday, March 12th, 2018 after a short battle with cancer. Born on September 4th 1945 to Alfonse and Mary Alois in Schenectady, New York, John was a lifelong resident and advocate for his city. Affectionately known by many nicknames suchas Uncle Johnny, the Stallion, or as...
Katherine (Abbott) Tidball
Mar 10, 2018
Rotterdam – Katherine Tidball, age 88, passed away on Saturday, March 10th, 2018 at Baptist Health Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Katherine was born in Delanson, NY and was the daughter of the late Earl and Clara (Bradt) Abbott. A lifelong area resident, Katherine worked for many years at the Teresian House as a nurses aide. Katherine was a longtime member...
Joseph J Esposito
Mar 9, 2018
Rotterdam – Joseph John Esposito, age 79, passed away on Friday, March 9th, 2018 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, NY, after a short illness. A lifelong area resident, Joe was born in Schenectady to the late Anthony and Rose (Sarges) Esposito. After high school Joe honorably served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. Once returning home...
Dominick J Dinola
Mar 7, 2018
Dominick J. DiNola We are sad to announce the passing of the patriarch of our family, Dominick J. DiNola, 94, on March 7, 2018. Dominick was born in Schenectady on September 19, 1923. He was the son of the late Frank and Theresa Rossetti DiNola. Dominick was also predeceased by his brothers; Benjamin DiNola and Frank “Butch” DiNola and sisters;...
Doris C Jones
Mar 6, 2018
Schenectady- Doris C. Jones, 87, passed away peacefully on March 6, 2018. She was born in Schenectady the daughter of the late John and Carrie Vitch LaMalfa. She was a high school graduate of Draper High. Doris was employed as a sales person for Sears for many years until her retirement. She is lovingly remembered as a devoted wife, mother,...
Joseph P Cordi
Mar 6, 2018
Joseph P. Cordi, 85, of Rotterdam, died peacefully at home, with his family at his bedside, on Tuesday, March 6, 2018. Born in Schenectady, Joseph was the youngest of five children born to the late Joseph and Carmela Farone Cordi. He was a graduate of Mont Pleasant High School and earned a bachelor’s degree in Architecture from RPI. Joseph owned...
Vincent S Paone
Mar 5, 2018
Schenectady – Vincent S. Paone, 58, passed away Monday March 5, 2018 at Ellis Hospital. Born in Schenectady he was the son of late Joseph and Rachel Franco Paone. Educated in Schenectady Schools Vince went on to work for the Schenectady City School District for 36 years retiring in 2016. He was currently employed at Wedekind Motors in Schenectady. A...
Donald R Vanwoeart
Mar 2, 2018
Rotterdam – Donald R. VanWoeart, 93, died on Friday March 2, 2018 at Glendale Nursing Home. Born in Schenectady on February 2, 1925 he was the son of the late Ralph and Ina Plue VanWoeart. A graduate of Draper High School he then went on to serve our country in the U.S. Navy during WWII. Following the service he spent...
Mary (Dibartolomeo) Palluti
Mar 1, 2018
Rotterdam - Mary Palluti, age 93, was received into Heaven on March 1, 2018, with her sons by her side. She was being cared for at The Schenectady Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation. Mary was born July 20, 1924 in Schenectady to the late Peter and Louise (Brandolino) Di Bartolomeo. Along with her parents, God has brought Mary home to...
Warren Martin Bollinger
Feb 26, 2018
Guilderland – Warren Martin Bollinger, age 53, passed away of a heart attack at his home on February 26th, 2018. Warren was born in Baltimore, Maryland to his parents, Lawrence and Addisu (Ritchie) Bollinger. Warren was brought up in Connecticut and attended college at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute where he received his Bachelor’s degree and was a member of the Acacia...
Rose J (Melideo) Falace
Feb 26, 2018
Rose J. Falace, 97, was taken home by the Lord on Monday, February 26, 2018. Rose passed peacefully while at the Wesley Health Care Center in Saratoga Springs. Born in Schenectady, Rose was the daughter of the late Guiseppe and Philomena Robittino Melideo. She attended Schenectady schools and was employed by General Electric for several years during WWII. Rose was...
Paula Anna (Wendler) Wagner
Feb 23, 2018
Guilderland - Paula Anna Wendler Wagner, 90, passed peacefully on February 23rd, reaching up to Heaven for hands that were lovingly reaching down to hers, to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, with family by her side. Paula was born in Elizabeth, NJ to Pauline and Charles Wendler. She moved to Altamont early in her marriage to start...
