Obituaries

Feb 21, 2025

Timothy John Heller, took his final bow on Friday February 21, 2025. Born on August 17, 1955, in Baltimore, MD, Tim spent most of his life in Schenectady, NY. A SUNY Cobleskill graduate, he worked as a supervisor at SUNY Systems Computer Center and served as a volunteer firefighter with South Schenectady Fire Department. Known for his protective nature...

Feb 21, 2025

ROTTERDAM- Mary Schiazza, 96, went to meet her precious Lord while at home with her family by her side on Friday, February 21, 2025.

Mary was born on October 21, 1928 in Schenectady, NY to the late Camillo and Nicola Pitaccio.  She graduated from Mt. Pleasant High School and spent 20 years working as a secretary at...

Feb 19, 2025

Rotterdam, NY. Juanita Kay Hagadone, age 80, passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at St. Peters Hospital with her loving husband of 40 years by her side. Juanita is survived by her husband George and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Juanita loved gardening, cooking and being with family and friends. Calling hours will be held on Thursday March 6,...

Feb 18, 2025

OCOEE- Robert " Bob" Sausville, 85, of Ocoee, Florida and Schenectady, New York, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at Heath Central with his family by his side.

Bob was born on July 7th, 1939 in Troy, New York. Bob was the loving husband of 58 years to Susan (Wells) Sausville. Bob was in the...

Feb 17, 2025

PRINCETOWN - Joan Elliott, 89, passed away peacefully on Monday February 17, 2025 at Rosewood Rehabilitation/Nursing Center in Troy NY, with her daughter Lisa by her side. Joan attended Nott Terrace High School. Born in Schenectady Joan was predeceased by her parents Rose and Ralph DeNovio, her husband Robert Elliott, her sister Dorothy DeFelice (Sam) and her brother Robert...

Feb 16, 2025

Mona Marie Cuomo, Age 90 of Altamont, NY passed away on February 16, 2025 at the home of her son Brian & daughter-in-law Sharon Cuomo as was her wish not to pass away alone at home. Born in Mariaville, NY the daughter of Horace R. & Doris M. (Duchane) McKeone. She married Frank Cuomo on May 24, 1952. A graduate...

Feb 16, 2025

Guilderland, NY. Wilfred R. Hesler, 101, died peacefully at his home on February 16, 2025. He was born in Schenectady, the youngest of 10 children of the late John and Barbara (Grussenmeyer) Hesler. He was a WWII Navy veteran. After earning his Mechanical Engineering Degree from the University of Detroit, Wilfred worked first at GE Knolls Atomic Power Labs and...

Feb 13, 2025

ROTTERDAM - Natale Savona, 98, passed away on Thursday February 13th, 2025 surrounded by his children, grandchildren, and family. He was born in Sora, Province of Frosinone, Italy on January 1, 1927 to the late Gerardo and Angela Savona. He is predeceased by his beloved wife Maria and brothers Antonio & Domenico. He was happily married and a devoted...

Feb 8, 2025

Aurelio Levito, 82, of Rotterdam, NY passed away on February 8, 2025 at home after a long illness with his loving children at his side. Aurelio was born on December 11, 1942 in Rapino, Chieti, Italy to the late Camillo Levito and Eufemia (Martino) Levito. He immigrated to the United States on November 21, 1962. His goal was to...

Feb 6, 2025

SCHENECTADY - Thomas A. Beblowski Sr., 75, passed away on Thursday February 6, 2025 after a short illness. Born and raised in Schenectady, he was the son of the late Thaddeus and Hedwig (Kozlowski) Beblowski. Thomas went to Schenectady Community College where he attended the GE Apprenticeship Program, later transferring and graduating from Union College. He worked for General...

Feb 6, 2025

Gertrude Mae (Holtz) Zelezniak peacefully passed away on February 6, 2025.

Gertrude, who was affectionately known as "Cookie Gramma", was born on March 1, 1930 in Palatine Bridge New York.

She was predeceased by her parents, her 4 sisters and her loving husband of 50 wonderful years, Steve.

She is survived by her...

Feb 6, 2025

GUILDERLAND - Doreen Saltsman, 85, passed away as peacefully and gracefully as she lived, following an illness on Thursday February 6, 2025.

She was predeceased by her beloved husband of 41 years, Rushton Park Saltsman; her parents, Rosamond and Martin Seeley; and her brother, James Seeley. She is survived by her siblings, Martin (Linda) Seeley, Marcia Seeley,...

Feb 5, 2025

ROTTERDAM JUNCTION - Thomas J. Commarto passed away on Wednesday February 5, 2025 in the comfort of his home surrounded by loved ones. He was born in Schenectady to the late James and Mary Commarto. Graduating from Mont Pleasant, he then joined the Army and was stationed in Germany during the Vietnam Era. After he was honorably discharged, he...

Feb 3, 2025

Jeannette C. Lane of Rotterdam, NY passed away peacefully on Monday February 3, 2025 after a brief illness. Jeannette graduated from the Vincentian Institute in Albany NY and then had a long and successful career with the New York State Office of General Services. As a child and teenager, Jeannette excelled in dance until a bout with Polio curtailed...

Feb 3, 2025

Schenectady – Mr. Paul Bruno Neri, age 94, passed away on February 03, 2025, after suffering from several health issues, including dementia. He was surrounded and supported by his family and home health aides during the last hours of his life. Paul was born in Amsterdam, NY on December 7, 1930. He was brought up in an Italian immigrant family....

Feb 2, 2025

SCHENECTADY - Cynthia M. Kopacz, 64, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 2, 2025. She was born in Schenectady on September 5, 1960 to the late Arthur and Gloria Campochiaro. After graduating from high school, she went to work for the NYS Comptroller, retiring in 2015. She enjoyed playing golf, bowling, playing bingo, traveling, and especially spending time with...

Feb 2, 2025

Andrew Gugliuzza, 44, of Rotterdam, NY, passed away on Sunday, February 2, 2025. Born on November 12, 1980, in Schenectady, NY, he was the son of Janice LaBelle and Gary Gugliuzza. Andy graduated from Scotia-Glenville High School, after which he worked as a chef at various area restaurants, including the Van Dyke. Most recently, he was involved in remodeling...

Feb 1, 2025

ROTTERDAM - Marjorie “Marge” (Roberts) Russell, entered into the Arms of Our Lord on Saturday February 1, 2025. Marge was born in Redford, NY. She was the beloved daughter of the late Henry and Elizabeth (Collins) Roberts. A homemaker, Marge loved getting her family together and providing them with a lovingly made homemade meal. She enjoyed watching the Jerry...

Feb 1, 2025

In loving memory of Dorothy F. (Neidel) Clark, 79, who passed away peacefully at her home with her loving family by her side.

She was born in Schenectady, NY on November 21, 1945.

She was predeceased by her father John W. Neidel and mother Loretta (Cookingham) Neidel.

She is survived by her beloved...

Jan 31, 2025

SCHENECTADY - Timothy John Place, Rotterdam, NY. Passed peacefully on January 31, 2025 at the age of 68. Tim was born in Schenectady. After graduating from Colonie Central High School he was excited to serve his country by joining the US Navy where he served four years on the USS John F. Kennedy aircraft carrier as a...