Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Rotterdam and Guilderland, NY
Browse recent obituaries and death notices for the Rotterdam and Guilderland, NY area. Each tribute honors a life lived and reflects the diverse traditions, cultures, and stories that shape our community.
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Robert Lewis DiNardo
Jul 22, 2025
Robert L. DiNardo, 87, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday July 22, 2025. He was born in Schenectady on January 19, 1938 to the late Silvino “Sam” and Lena Pilla DiNardo. He was a graduate of Nott Terrace High School and became a remedial math teacher for the Schenectady City School District. Robert served in the US Army from...
Thomas Harold Carr
Jul 22, 2025
Thomas Harold Carr, 66, of Rotterdam, passed away peacefully on Tuesday July 22, 2025 surrounded by his loved ones. Born in Troy, NY, on February 3, 1959, Tom was the son of the late Donald Bryce Carr and Pauline Diehl Carr. He graduated from Shaker High School in 1977 and married the love of his life, Sheila Articolo Carr, in...
Patricia M. Clifford
Jul 21, 2025
NISKAYUNA - Patricia M. Clifford, 85, passed away on Monday July 21, 2025 at Ellis Hospital. She was born in Kingston on March 23, 1940 to the late Thomas and Esther Short Ruskie. She was raised in Rensselaer, and later married Robert Joseph Clifford, and resided in Cohoes before moving to Niskayuna after she was widowed. She worked at the...
Ann Pangburn
Jul 20, 2025
On Sunday July 20, 2025, Ann Pangburn, 69, passed away suddenly at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady, NY. Ann was born on September 11, 1955 to the late Edward Clayton and Mary Hughes Pangburn. Ann is survived by her close friend Rosemarie “Peppy” Pepicelli; her siblings, Christine (Ray) Jankowski, Edward C. (Patricia) Pangburn, Mary Elizabeth (Bobby) Fleury, Richard (Theresa) Pangburn, William...
Joseph E. Maioriello
Jul 18, 2025
SCHENECTADY- Joseph E. Maioriello returned home and into the loving arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday July 18, 2025, after a courageous battle with Frontotemporal Dementia and Alzheimer’s. Joseph was born on February 19, 1950, in Schenectady, New York, to his loving parents the late Florindo “Fred” Maioriello and Angela (Saglimbeni) Maioriello, sharing a birthday with...
Audrey Patneaude
Jul 17, 2025
Audrey Ann (Fedeli) Patneaude, age 83, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 17, 2025 at Kingsway Arms Nursing Center. Born on August 29, 1941 in New York City, she was the daughter of the late Andrew and Anne (Billero) Fedeli. After graduating from Christopher Columbus High School in the Bronx, Audrey attended SUNY Oneonta (founding member of Pi Delta Chi)...
John J. Lang
Jul 16, 2025
John J. Lang passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 16, 2025 surrounded by his family. John was born in Amsterdam and was the son of the late John and Eleanor (Barkley) Lang. John is survived by his wife Latefa (Macari) and son Aaron (Nicole) and two grandchildren Taylor and Kaitlyn. He is also survived by his two sisters Penny (Richard)...
Daniel Edwin DiLorenzo-Gocheski
Jul 9, 2025
Daniel Edwin DiLorenzo-Gocheski passed away on July 9, 2025. He was the son of Jessica DiLorenzo and Jacob Gocheski. He has been privately cremated. Arrangements by DeMarco Stone Funeral Home, Rotterdam. Condolences can be posted at demarcostonefuneralhome.com.
Joshua William DiLorenzo-Gocheski
Jul 9, 2025
Joshua WIlliam DiLorenzo-Gocheski passed away on July 9, 2025. He was the son of Jessica DiLorenzo and Jacob Gocheski. He has been privately cremated. Arrangements by DeMarco Stone Funeral Home, Rotterdam. Condolences can be posted at demarcostonefuneralhome.com.
John Baim
Jul 9, 2025
John P. Baim, 82, of Rotterdam passed away in the comfort of his home after a long illness. John grew up in Rotterdam Junction, NY and was the son of the late John and Edna (Sommerville) Baim. After graduating from High School, he joined the Army, serving at Fort Hood in Texas and Fort Wainwright in Alaska. He earned an...
Peter J. Vadney
Jul 7, 2025
Peter James Vadney, 90, of Guilderland, passed away peacefully at home on July 7, 2025. Peter was born on April 18, 1935. He was the youngest son of Catherine (Pinion) and Edward Vadney and was a lifelong resident of the Albany area.
As soon as he was able, Peter proudly enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, and served in Korea...
Christine M Stellrecht
Jul 6, 2025
Dr. Christine Marie Stellrecht November 05, 1959 - July 6, 2025 Dr. Christine Marie Stellrecht of Albany, NY—a devoted research scientist, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend—died peacefully on July 6, 2025, surrounded by loved ones after a courageous two-year battle with liver disease. Known to many as Tina, she was raised in Rotterdam, NY, the daughter of Margaret Myers Stellrecht...
John A Rios
Jul 3, 2025
John A Rios 57 Has passed away peacefully at his home on July 3,2025. He fought a long battle with cancer starting in 2011 with non hodgkins lymphoma to being diagnosed with lung cancer in March of 2025. John left behind his wife Marie of 31 years, a son Billy(Demi)a daughter Amber, two grandchildren Rorie and Ryden, his Sister Vickie(Ronald)...
John P. Camileo
Jul 1, 2025
John P. Camileo, 85, of Malta, NY, passed away on July 1, 2025. Born on April 13, 1940, John built a hardworking career as a roofer before serving as the City Building Inspector for Schenectady, NY. A natural hustler with a love for antiques and collectibles, he enjoyed the thrill of auctions and the art of the deal. He had...
Angelo Marotta
Jun 30, 2025
Rotterdam - Angelo Marotta, 81 passed away peacefully at St. Peter’s Hospital on June 30, 2025 surrounded by his family. Angelo was born on April 13, 1944, son of the late Frank and Maria (Carese) Marotta in Limatola, Province of Benevento, Italy. He came to Schenectady, NY when he was 13 years old and quickly learned the English language. Angelo...
John William Hosey
Jun 29, 2025
John William Hosey passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 29, 2025, one month shy of his 99th birthday. John was born to Philip Hosey and Rose Visusil on July 31, 1926 in Lindenhurst, NY on Long Island. John lived a full 95 years on the same plot of land in Lindenhurst. His father, Philip, started Hosey Plumbing & Heating, Inc....
Nancy A. Favata
Jun 29, 2025
Rotterdam – Nancy A. Favata, 62, passed away on Sunday June 29, 2025.
Born in Schenectady, she was the daughter of Thomas and Kathryn (Franchetti) Favata.
Nancy attended Mohonasen High School and went on to attend Europa Beauty School.
She is survived by her mother Kathryn “Kitty” Favata.
Her brother Anthony (Leanne) Favata.
Nancy is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
A Mass of Christian...
James B. Martin
Jun 27, 2025
Rotterdam – James B. Martin, 75, passed away Friday June 27, 2025. Born in Niskayuna on September 1, 1949 he was the son of John and Catherine (Mantello) Martin.
James was a Vietnam veteran serving in the 101st Airborne division and was a Purple Heart recipient. Following his time in the Army James was a police officer retiring from the Schenectady...
Gene O'Connor
Jun 24, 2025
Schenectady- Richard “Gene” O’Connor passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 24th, 2025. Born July 17, 1933, in Albany, NY. Gene was the son of the late Edward F. O’Connor, Sr. and Catherine Cosgrave who died when he was a young child. He was subsequently raised by his loving stepmother, Georgia A. O’Connor (Fox). Gene was predeceased by his former wife,...
Rose Lancaster
Jun 23, 2025
Rotterdam, NY. Rose Lancaster, 99 of Princetown Road, Rotterdam, NY passed away peacefully in the loving comfort of family and hospice. Rose was born in Schenectady NY, daughter of Giuseppe and Angelina (Binardi) Costello. She worked briefly at General Electric before getting married and raising her family. Survivors include her son, Thomas (Paula) Lancaster and daughter Theresa (Gerald) O'Connor, along...
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