Justin R. Hess
Aug 14, 2024
Justin Robert Hess, known affectionately as “Justy” or “Just”, passed away at the family camp on Wednesday August 14, 2024. Known for his deep personality and caring heart, Justin was a cherished son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin, and friend. Unaware of the greatness others saw in him, Justin was deeply admired as a beautiful person inside and out. He...
Julius Boreali
Aug 14, 2024
ROTTERDAM - Julius Boreali died on Wednesday, August 14, 2024 of congestive heart failure at Shaker Place Rehabilitation and Nursing Center.
Julius was born in Howes Cave, New York December 15, 1922 to Fernando and Livia Boreali. After graduating from Cobleskill High School, he joined the US Coast Guard, and fought during WWII. He was...
Sylvia E. Wilson
Aug 11, 2024
Schenectady- Sylvia E. Wilson, entered into the arms of our Lord on Sunday August 11, 2024 after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s Disease.
Born in Tallahassee, Florida, Sylvia was the daughter of the late Charles and Anna Chaires Moore. She was a graduate of Nott Terrace High School and the Manhattan Hospital School of Nursing. A Registered...
Theresa R. Tote
Aug 10, 2024
PRINCETOWN - Theresa R. Cuomo Tote, 83, passed away peacefully on Saturday August 10, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Schenectady on September 13, 1940 to the late Alphonso and Sophie Rogalski Cuomo. Theresa worked for over 30 years for the NYS Department of Transportation. She loved to shop, travel, go out to eat, and...
Todd M. Swint
Aug 6, 2024
ROTTERDAM- It is with sadness that Todd Michael Swint passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday August 6, 2024.
Born November 2, 1978, Todd was a lifetime resident of the Capital Region. He was self-employed. He was a huge Chicago Bears and New York Yankee’s fan. Todd enjoyed auto racing, drives in the country for ice cream and spending...
Wendy Rucci
Aug 6, 2024
Wendy Rucci, 69, of Guilderland passed away on Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at St Peter's Hospital with her loving husband and children by her side.
She was born on April 8, 1955 to the late Albert and Geraldine Buono of Schenectady. Wendy graduated from the former Notre Dame High School as part of the class of 1973....
Berenice D. Lombardi
Aug 5, 2024
Berenice D. Lombardi, 96, passed away peacefully on August 5, 2024. Born September 30, 1927, in Schenectady, NY, Berenice was the daughter of the late John and Mary (Ostrowski) Dereski. Berenice graduated from Draper High School in 1945, and began a secretarial career with General Electric in what was then the Knolls Atomic division. She married her high school...
Marvin B. Aunchman, Jr.
Aug 4, 2024
SCHENECTADY- Marvin B. Aunchman, 58, passed away on Sunday, August 4, 2024 after a brief illness.
Born in Niskayuna he was the son of the late Marvin B. Aunchman, Sr. and Dorothy Jean Roy.
Marvin worked for many years at CSEA in Albany retiring in 2012. He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed bowling.
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Harold F. Sadler Jr.
Aug 4, 2024
Harold F. Sadler Jr., 93, of Rotterdam, NY passed away on Sunday August 4, 2024 at his home with his loving family by his side.
He was born on April 20, 1931 in Johnson City, NY to the late Mildred and Harold Sadler Sr.
Harold was a 1949 graduate of Johnson City High School and...
Linda A Rispoli
Aug 3, 2024
DELANSON- Linda Ann Rispoli, 61, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday August 3, 2024 after courageously beating cancer. She was born in Schenectady on October 5, 1962, residing the past 20 years in Duanesburg. She was the daughter of the late Betty and Ron Jones. Linda is survived by her husband of 43 years Joseph, daughter Angela (Will) Borzymowski ,...
Lucille M. Casso
Aug 1, 2024
ROTTERDAM - In the comfort of her home after a long illness, Lucille M (Palma) Casso, 90, went with the angels peacefully into eternal life in the early morning of August 1, 2024. Born April 19, 1934 in Schenectady NY, Lucille was the daughter of the late Albert Palma and Frances (Cinquino) Palma. Lucille grew up in Schenectady and...
Irene H. Dress
Jul 31, 2024
On July 31, 2024 our Heavenly Father called his faithful servant, Irene Ciafardo Dress, age 93, home to rest. Irene was born in Schenectady, NY to parents Ralph and Theresa Ciafardo. She was predeceased by her parents, her husband George, and her brother Albert Ciafardo, and sister Mary Aloisi as well as nieces Cathi Aloisi and Lindsay Plant. Irene...
Jeanette M. Thoneman
Jul 20, 2024
ROTTERDAM- Jeanette M. Thoneman passed away on Saturday, July 20, 2024, at St. Peter’s Hospital surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Schenectady on December 22, 1934. She was the daughter of the late Stephen P. Villano, Sr. and Adeline (DeCarlo) Villano.
Jeanette was married to the love of her life Robert Thoneman until his...
Darleen N. Shephard
Jul 18, 2024
Darleen Shephard, 80, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away on July 18, 2024, with loved ones by her side.
She was born on January 21, 1944, at Cobleskill Hospital, in Cobleskill, New York. She grew up on her family farm in Sharon Springs along with her two brothers Willard and Henry. At the age of 17,...
James H. Schuch
Jul 17, 2024
James H. Schuch, 94, of Schenectady, passed peacefully in the company of his loving family on Wednesday, July 17, 2024. Jim was born in Dravosburg, Pennsylvania., the son of the late Frank and Anna Winklevoss Schuch. He served as an electrician in the Army during the Korean War and later in the standby reserve. Jim enjoyed fishing, camping, trains...
Caroline R. Price
Jul 16, 2024
Caroline R. Price, 86, passed away on Tuesday, July 16th, 2024 at Wesley Health Care Center in Saratoga Springs, NY.
She was born on July 24th, 1937 in Albany, NY to Martha and Donald Ross Sr.
Caroline attended local schools and went on to receive her Bachelor's Degree. She was a dedicated and compassionate Registered...
Vincent Popolizio, Jr.
Jul 12, 2024
Vincent Popolizio, Jr., 84, Passed away peacefully on Friday July 12, 2024, after a complicated battle with cancer. Born on July 7,1940 in Schenectady, New York to Vincent M. Popolizio and Jennie Sifo. Brother to Margaret Ann Pratt and George Preston, both deceased. Graduated from Mont Pleasant High School in 1958, Orange County Community College in 1960 and Upper...
Dorothy M. Wier
Jul 12, 2024
Dorothy M. (Bednarczyk) Wier, 86, passed away peacefully at home on July 12, 2024 with her family by her side. She was born in Mt. Carmel, Pennsylvania on November 18, 1937 to the late Walter and Bertha Bednarczyk, step father William Millett. When she was a young girl, her family moved to Schenectady, New York, where she grew up...
Rita Calafiore
Jul 7, 2024
Rita (Polsinelli) Calafiore, born April 16, 1942, passed away on July 7, 2024 following a lengthy battle with cancer. Born in Frosinone, Italy, she was the daughter of the late Domenico and Marianna Polsinelli. Rita worked as a seamstress at Bellrod Manufacturing Company and subsequently the Loretta Lane Bridal Shop until she retired in 1995. She is best remembered for...
Dean A. Duprey
Jul 6, 2024
Dean Andrew Duprey 58, passed away after a lengthy battle with cancer on July 6, 2024. Dean was born in Plattsburgh, NY and raised in Rotterdam and Princetown, NY. He graduated from Schalmont High School. He then followed in his father’s footsteps becoming a union ironworker with local #12 at the young age of 17. He is survived by his...
