Obituaries

Feb 20, 2018

Schenectady – Francis M. Palleschi, age 93, passed away on February 20th, 2018 at Ellis Hospital after a short illness. Francis was born on May 13th, 1924 and was the son of the late Michael and Christine (Papa) Palleschi. He was a graduate of Nott Terrace High School. Francis honorably served his country in the US Army during World War...

Feb 19, 2018

Joseph Sangiovanni, 86, of Rotterdam, passed away on Monday, February 19, 2018. Born in San Giovanni e Paolo, Caiazzo, Italy, he was the son of the late Giovanni and Laura Sangiovanni. Joseph worked as a Police Officer in Calabria for 4 years before coming to the United States in 1958. He was employed as a mechanic with Mangino’s in Schenectady...

Feb 18, 2018

Rotterdam - Rocco Guido Vitch of Rotterdam died peacefully on February 18, 2018 after a short illness. Rocco was the son of the late Rocco and Sadie Damiano Vitch. He was a 1949 graduate of Draper High School and attended Siena College. He served aboard the U.S.S. Valcour, flagship for the Commander Middle East Force in the Persian Gulf. Rocco...

Feb 16, 2018

Schenectady – Giuseppina Tamburello, 87, passed away on Friday February 16, 2018. Born in Palermo, Italy, Giuseppina came to the United States in 1972. She was a seamstress while living in Schenectady and also was a communicant of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church. Her husband, Ernest Tamburello, passed away in 1996. She is survived by her sister, Teresa Caruso...

Feb 14, 2018

Colonel Richard H. Davis, 88, of Guilderland passed away suddenly on February 11, 2018. He was born August, 20, 1929 in Utica, NY and grew up in Madison, NY. He was a graduate of Madison Central School. Richard enlisted in the United States Army on August 13, 1951. He rose rapidly through the ranks to Colonel, serving with distinction. His...

Feb 9, 2018

Barbara Carolyn Noble, 88, of Schenectady peacefully went to be with her Lord on Friday, February 9, 2018. Barbara was born March 5, 1929 in Syracuse, New York to William B. George, Sr. and Gladys (Jones) George. She had an older brother, Rev. Dr. William B. George, Jr. She graduated from Syracuse’s Central High School and then attended Houghton College....

Feb 9, 2018

Schenectady - Antoinette Buzzo passed away, surrounded by her loving family on February 9, 2018. She was 86 years old. Antoinette was born on July 7, 1931 in Fontechiari, Italy. She was the daughter of Michael and Concetta Pallante who predeceased her. On February 4, 1951 she married her beloved husband, Albert Buzzo who predeceased her in 2004. They enjoyed...

Feb 9, 2018

Schenectady – Dr. Joseph J. Testo, age 95, formerly of Troy and Rotterdam Junction, died peacefully on February 9th, 2018 at Kingsway Nursing Center. Born in Troy, he was the son of the late Dominick and Serafina Cioffi Testo and loving and devoted husband of the late Janet Cox Testo whom he married on March 4, 1944. In his early...

Feb 8, 2018

Rotterdam – Carol Esther Woodcock, age 82, passed away early on Thursday morning, February 8th, 2018. A lifelong area resident, Carol was born in Scotia, the daughter of the late Fred and Esther (Bouck) Habel. For many years Carol worked for the Golub Corporation in the accounting department. Carol enjoyed crocheting, reading and cuddling her faithful companion, Freeway, in her...

Feb 6, 2018

Schenectady - Louis F. DeVito, 91, passed away on Tuesday, February 6, 2018. He was born on December 20, 1926, a son of the late Dominick and Louise DeVito; husband of the late Anna SantaBarbara DeVito. Louis proudly served his country during WWII with the United States Army. Together with his father and brother, Louis owned DeVito & Sons Construction....

Feb 5, 2018

Rotterdam – Marjorie L. Faber, 96, passed away Monday February 5, 2018. Born in Waterford, she was the daughter of the late Donald J. Haner Sr. and Laura Nixon. Marjorie worked in the office at the Carl Co. in downtown Schenectady before retiring and attended the Rotterdam United Methodist Church. Her husband, James Faber, passed away in 2001. She is...

Feb 2, 2018

Scotia – Jeffrey W. Baron, 36, passed away suddenly on Friday February 2, 2018. Born in Albany, Jeff was a graduate of Schenectady High School and also Hudson Valley Community College. He was currently working for the Schenectady City School District as a computer technician and also for Mallozzi’s in Rotterdam. He is survived by his wife, Jennifer Lelievre-Baron. His...

Feb 2, 2018

Rotterdam – John Marshall, 79, was called home Friday, February 2nd, 2018. He was born in Schenectady in 1938 to George and Frances. He attended Draper High School and joined the US Navy in 1955. John was a truck driver for 65 years #294 Teamsters Union, New York State Supply Support and NYS Department of Transportation. He was predeceased by...

Feb 1, 2018

Rotterdam- Cynthia R. (Massaroni) Catalano, 63, of Rotterdam passed away on February 1, 2018 after a brief illness. Cindy was born in Schenectady and was a graduate of Mont Pleasant High School. She was employed as the Cleaning Supervisor for the County of Schenectady. Cindy’s greatest joy was her family and she took pride in hosting large gatherings on Sunday...

Jan 31, 2018

Rotterdam – Earl John Riley, 89, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 31, 2018 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Earl was born on August 19, 1928, son of the late Stephen and Rose (Meuth) Riley. He attended Draper School and graduated from Schenectady Vocational High School in 1946. After high school, Earl began work at the General...

Jan 30, 2018

Pattersonville, NY – Howard “Nick” Charles Nichols, age 75, received his angel wings on Tuesday, January 30th, 2018. Nick was born in Albany on September 16th, 1942, the son of the late Howard S. Nichols and Esther C. Kipp Yando. Nick was the quartermaster with the New York State Police in Latham, a job which he enjoyed very much. He...

Jan 25, 2018

Jan 23, 2018

Steven Philip Brown, age 57, a lifelong resident of Schenectady NY, passed away unexpectedly at home January 23, 2017. Steven is survived by his wife JoAnne, his children Stephanie and Andrew, A sister Diane Colon and two nephews Steven had an unforgettable sense of humor and a love for music animals and family. There will be a end of life...

Jan 22, 2018

Tammy Lynn Walker Almy, 50, of Rotterdam, died on Monday, January 22, 2018, due to heart complications, at Ellis Hospital. Born in Schenectady, Tammy graduated from Mohonasen High School in 1985. She was employed as a Hairdresser at various salons in the area. Tammy was predeceased by her father, George W. Walker and her brother, John W. Walker. She is...

Jan 22, 2018

Edmund "Ed" Narkiewicz passed away peacefully on January 22, 2018 after a brief illness. He was born in Schenectady, NY September 8, 1925 to Anthony and Pauline Narkiewicz. Ed graduated from Nott Terrace High School class of 1943. At the age of 17 he went to work at the Watervliet Arsenal honing large gun tubes. On January 15, 1944 he...