Lucy Jane Broome
Jan 24, 2017
Edgewater, FL – Lucy Jane Broome, 97, formerly of Schenectady, passed away on Tuesday, January 24th, 2017 at her daughter’s home in Florida. Born in Scotia, Lucy was the youngest of 9 children born to her parents, the late Charles and Agnes (Middleton) Keefer. Lucy worked as a key punch operator for the New York State Department of Finance for...
Janet L (Martomoli) Hopkins
Jan 23, 2017
,Janet L. (Martomoli) Hopkins, 66, of Niskayuna, died suddenly on Monday, January 23, 2017. Janet was born in Schenectady and graduated from Niskayuna High School in 1968. She was employed for 35 years as a Billing Bookkeeper with the law office of Donahue, Sabo, Varley and Huttner, working part time for the last three years. Janet would make everyone feel...
Frances A (Demarco) Holmstrom
Jan 22, 2017
Niskayuna – Frances A. Holmstrom, 83, passed away Sunday, January 22, 2017. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Rodney J. Holmstrom; her three children; four grandchildren; her sister, Evelyn Tessier and sister-in-law Irma DeMarco. She was a 1951 graduate of Mont Pleasant High School. She worked for the General Electric Company and several medical care offices in...
Dolores R Cerasiello
Jan 21, 2017
Dolores Cerasiello “Dee” 80, passed away on Saturday, January 21st 2017 at Capitol Living in Scynectady, New York. She was born in Newark, New Jersey on June 30th 1936. Daughter of the late Michael and Deolinda Nalavany. Mother of the late Patrick Cerasiello, New Jersey. Survived by children: Louise Strong of WV, Rosemarie Curto-Mallory of VA, Michael Cerasiello of GA,...
Lena Qualantone
Jan 19, 2017
Rotterdam – Lena Qualantone passed away at her home on Thursday January 19, 2017. Born in Schenectady, she was the daughter of Sabastian and Mary Cascio Qualantone. Lena was educated in Schenectady schools and then was a factory worker at General Electric Co. in Schenectady for many years before retiring. She is survived by her sister-in-law; Jean (the late James)...
Ralph A Cimino
Jan 19, 2017
Rotterdam – Ralph A. Cimino, 96, passed away on Thursday, January 19th, 2017 at VanRensselaer Manor after a short illness. Born in Schenectady on June 28th, 1920, to his parents Giovanni and Catherine (Fisone) Cimino. Ralph attended Mont Pleasant High School and later, Siena College. Ralph worked at the General Electric Co. for 10 years and at the Watervliet Arsenal...
Anna Sangiovanni
Jan 19, 2017
Guilderland – Anna Sangiovanni, 90, passed away on Thursday, January 19th, 2017. Born in Caiazzo, Caserta, Italy, Anna was the daughter of the late Nicola Audi and Rosina Sangiovanni. When Anna came to America from Italy she had a difficult time adjusting without speaking English. She took great comfort in being able to speak Italian at the factory she worked...
Gino Reggio
Jan 18, 2017
Gino Reggio, 87, of Rotterdam, passed away on Wednesday, January 18, 2017 at Ellis Hospital following a brief illness. Born in Fanna, Italy, Gino eventually lived and immigrated to the United States from Holland in 1948 at the age of 18. He was employed at General Electric as a mason in the Engineered Cast Products Division and also established, owned...
Lori K Aggen
Jan 18, 2017
Lori Kristina Aggen, 38, of Duanesburg, passed away on Wednesday, January 18, 2017. Born in Schenectady, Lori attended Schalmont High School. She was last employed as Direct Support Professional at ARC in Amsterdam. Lori was always bubbly and caring. She was a fashion innovator and her best accessory was always her beautiful and contagious smile She is survived by her...
Esther R (Decesare) Miller
Jan 17, 2017
Esther R. Miller, 84, of Rotterdam passed away at home surrounded by her loving family. Esther was born in Schenectady and was a graduate of Mont Pleasant High School. She was employed as a housekeeper for over 30 years with the General Electric Co, and retired in 1994. She loved to cook, and was very good at it. She enjoyed...
Carole (Niedhammer) Alois
Jan 14, 2017
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Carole Alois. Born in Rotterdam on December 27, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Arnold and Ruth Niedhammer. A lifelong resident of Rotterdam, Carole was predeceased by her husband Richard Alois and brother Jo Jo Niedhammer. She is survived and will be cherished by her children; Rae-Ann Mastroianni,...
Arlene (Sherman) Derkowski
Jan 13, 2017
Schenectady - Arlene Derkowski, 92, of Schenectady, NY passed peacefully into heaven January 13, 2017. She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph B. Derkowski and was born June 4, 1924, in Rhinebeck, NY to Clay and Evelyn Sherman. She was predeceased by her sister, Ginger Ottley and grandson, Darrell Enright. Survivors include a brother, Ken Sherman of Dover...
Dona Balascio
Jan 12, 2017
Schenectady -Donata “Dona” Fiore Balascio entered into eternal rest on January 12, 2017, after a long illness. Dona was born in Schenectady (N.Y.) on January 18, 1928 to the late Gerardo and Carmela (née Caso) Fiore. She attended city schools and graduated from the former Mont Pleasant High School. Dona was employed by the 3M Company for 15 years and...
Gerald "Jerry" N Maxon Jr
Jan 12, 2017
Rotterdam – Gerald “Jerry” N. Maxon Jr., 59, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on Thursday, January 12th 2017 at Ellis Hospital. Born in Niagara Falls, Jerry was the son of the late Marylou (Stone) and Gerald Maxon Sr. Jerry worked for many years as a bus driver for Brown Transportation. He was a diehard NY Giants fan...
Samuel A Mongrella
Jan 11, 2017
Schenectady – Samuel “Sam”A. Mongrella, 86, of Clement Ave passed away peacefully at home on January 11, 2017 surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Schenectady on June 13, 1930 the son of the late Fred Angelina Maietta Mongrella. He was a graduate of Nott Terrace High School. For over thirty years he was employed as the cameraman...
Louis Robert Mazzone
Jan 10, 2017
Niskayuna – Louis Robert Mazzone, 92, of The Brookdale, passed away on Tuesday January 10, 2017. Louis was born in Schenectady to the late John & Carmela Castaldi Mazzone and was a lifelong area resident. He was a graduate of the former Mont Pleasant High School and served in the US Army Air Corps during World War II. Louis was...
Joseph D Conway
Jan 9, 2017
Conway, Joseph D. Albany- Joseph David Conway passed away at his home in Colonie on January 9th 2017. Joe was born to Matthew J. Conway and Anna (Slattery) on Altamont Ave. in Schenectady January 29th, 1937. He grew up on Cornell Street with his four brothers and sister. He was an altar boy with his brothers at St. Luke’s Church....
Thomas R Mcauliffe Iii
Jan 8, 2017
Thomas R. McAuliffe III, 57, of Rotterdam, passed away at home surrounded by his family on Sunday, January 8, 2017. Thomas was born in Niskayuna, NY, the son of the late Thomas and Maryann Bond McAuliffe Jr. He grew up in Scotia and graduated from Scotia- Glenville High School in 1979. Thomas worked as a Maintenance Mechanic for 20 years...
Joseph Salvatore Marmo
Jan 7, 2017
Schenectady – Joseph Salvatore Marmo, 83, passed away on Saturday, January 7th, 2017 at Ellis Hospital. Born in Amsterdam, NY, Joseph was the son of the late Salvatore and Angeline Marmo. After graduation from Mont Pleasant High School, Joe attended Albany Business School. For many years Joe owned WoodMar Builders. Joe was a wonderful husband, father, stepfather and grandfather. Most...
Dean Cafarelli
Jan 6, 2017
Rotterdam – Dean Cafarelli, a beloved husband, father, son & brother has passed away suddenly on Friday January 6, 2017 at his home. Dean was born on August 20, 1961 to Dominick Cafarelli & Genevieve Marotta Weekes in Niskayuna, NY. Dean lived most of his life in Rotterdam and was a well known & respected master barber for many years....
