Nora T (Chiacchiaretta) Messercola
Jan 5, 2017
Nora T. Messercola, 91, of Schenectady, died peacefully on Thursday, January 5, 2017. Nora was born in Schenectady, the daughter of the late Alphonse and Margurette Chiacchiaretta. She worked as an Aide at the Glendale Nursing Home in Glenville for over 20 years before she retired. Nora enjoyed playing cards, crocheting and bowling. In addition to her parents, Nora was...
Josephine Jo Wilder
Jan 4, 2017
Rotterdam- Josephine “Jo” Wilder, 91, passed away peacefully at Capital Living Nursing Home on January 4, 2017. She was born in Schenectady on Christmas Eve 1925 along with her twin sister Julia, daughter of the late John and Anteresa Francolino Martelli. She was educated in local schools. For several years she work at GE as a Secretary and bookkeeping and...
Virginia M (Andrews) Dwyer
Jan 4, 2017
Guilderland – Virginia Marian Dwyer, 91, passed away on Wednesday, January 4th, 2017 at St. Peter’s Hospice Inn. Born in Albany, Virginia was the daughter of the late Robert and Alice (Flagler) Andrews. Virginia graduated from Altamont High School and Albany Business College. After graduation she worked as a clerk at Albany Savings Bank and later worked at Whitney Department...
James N Gerardi
Jan 3, 2017
Schenectady – James (Jim) N. Gerardi, 93, passed away on Tuesday, January 3rd, 2017 at Kingsway Arms Nursing Center. Jim was the youngest son of the late John and Rose Gerardi, and step-father James Volpe. Born January 25, 1923 in Schenectady, he resided in the family home where he was born until September 2016. His parents, Italian immigrants, made Jim...
Stuart Allen Devenpeck
Jan 3, 2017
Duanesburg- Stuart Allen Devenpeck, 45, died January 3, 2017 at his home in Duanesburg. Stuart was born September 10, 1971 and was a lifelong resident of the area. He is survived by his beloved daughter, Juliette Rose Devenpeck, his wife Joyce Fix- Devenpeck, his mother Linda Devenpeck, his brother Mark Devenpeck, numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and many cherished friends. Stuart...
Mary E (O'Hara) Fusco
Jan 3, 2017
Mary E. Fusco, 93 passed away on January 3, 2017 at the Capital Living Nursing and Rehabilitation facility in Schenectady. Born in Oakland California, Mary was the daughter of the late Martin and Ellen O’Hara. She was the beloved wife of the late Anthony J. Fusco who died in February 2014. Mary spent many happy years in Florida with her...
Richard Lee Smith
Jan 1, 2017
Richard L Smith Of Scotia New York past away on January 1, 2017 at his resident . Born on July 29th 1963. He was 1982 graduate from Scotia-Glenville High He was a long term employee for Decrescente Distributing of Mechanville and worked for Uptown Beverage. Survivors were Tracey Lynne Smith (wife) and Ryan Matthew Smith (son). 1 brother and 3...
Louis J Natorella
Dec 30, 2016
Rotterdam- Louis J. Natorella, 96, formerly of Fort Hunter Road passed away peacefully on December 30, 2016 at Kingsway Arms Nursing Home. Born in Schenectady in 1920, he was a son of the late Adam and Raffaella Cataria Natorella. Louis served in the United States Army during WWII in the 12th Armored Division. After the war he was employed with...
Rose M (Terrenzio) Terrell
Dec 28, 2016
Rotterdam - Rose Terrenzio Terrell, 93, passed away on December 28, 2016 at the Baptist Health, Nursing, and Rehabilitation Center. Born in Schenectady on December 24, 1923, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Liberata Terrenzio. Rose attended Schenectady Schools and was a proud employee of the General Electric Company where she worked as a grinder/cutter for 41...
Sandra (Pangburn) Haas
Dec 28, 2016
Glenville- Sandra “Sandy” Pangburn Haas, 70, passed away peacefully at home on December 28, 2016. She was born on January 1, 1946 in Schenectady a daughter of the late Kenneth and Eileen Ferguson Pangburn. Sandy was a 1964 graduate of Guilderland High School. She married her beloved husband Howard Haas in May of 1965. Howard predeceased her in 1991. Together...
Joseph J Collura
Dec 27, 2016
Schenectady - With great sadness, we mourn the loss of Joseph J. Collura, who passed peacefully on Tuesday, December 27, 2016 at age 95. Like many members of Our Greatest Generation, Joe was born to immigrant parents, persevered through the Great Depression, proudly served our country during WWII, and thanks to the G.I. Bill had the privilege to earn a...
Adeline (Dicarlo) Martino
Dec 23, 2016
Schenectady – Adeline Martino, 93, passed away surrounded by her family on December 23 at Kingsway Arms Nursing Facility. She was the daughter of Augustine and Jennie DiCarlo. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her loving husband of 21 years, Pat. She was also predeceased by her sisters Olympia Rocco Borgia, and Viola DeMatteo and granddaughter Teresa...
Catherine Rose (Roberts) Grant
Dec 23, 2016
Schenectady, New York Mrs. Catherine Rose Grant, 79, passed away with family by her side, Friday Dec. 23, 2016 at Ellis Hospital. Catherine was born on December 12, 1937 in Plattsburgh New York and was the daughter of the late Henry and Elizabeth (Collins) Roberts. Catherine enjoyed cooking, baking, camping, and spending quality time with her family. In addition to...
Gladys L (Priddle) Warner
Dec 23, 2016
Gladys L. Warner, 87, of Rotterdam died on Friday, December 23, 2016 at Ellis Hospital. Born in Schenectady the daughter of the late James and Esther Marks Priddle, Gladys was a 1948 Graduate of Draper High School. Gladys was employed as an accountant with Guy Buick, Elliot Buick and Rudd Pontiac. In 1963, she became a homemaker. She was a...
Sandra Ann Ferri
Dec 20, 2016
Rotterdam - Sandra Ann Ferri passed away on December 20, 2016 with her cousin by her side. Born in Albany on January 20, 1943 Sandra was the daughter of the late Ralph L. and Florence M. DeLorenzo Ferri. She wasa lifelong resident of Schenectady and Rotterdam. Sandra graduated from Mont Pleasant High School in 1960 and from Albany Business College...
Ferdinando "Freddie" Mastroianni
Dec 18, 2016
Rotterdam – Ferdinando “Freddie” Mastroianni, 66, passed away on Sunday, December 18th, 2016 at Ellis Hospital surrounded by his loved ones. Born in Alvignano, Italy on March 2nd, 1950, Freddie is the son of Caterina (DiSorbo) Mastroianni and the late Giuseppe Mastroianni. After coming to the US from Italy and marrying his beloved wife, Angela, Freddie worked in construction for...
Timothy Joseph Proper
Dec 15, 2016
Rotterdam – Timothy Joseph Proper, 74, passed away at his home on Thursday, December 15th, 2016 with his family by his side. Born in Troy, NY, Tim was the son of the late Leo and Stella (Dombeck) Proper. Tim honorably served his country in the United States Airforce from 1960 to 1964. He worked for many years as an HVAC...
Frances L (Sangalli) Hubel
Dec 14, 2016
Rotterdam – Frances L. Hubel, 88, passed away on Wednesday, December 14th, 2016 at Ellis Hospital. Born in Sondrio, Italy to Stephen Sangalli and Natalie (DeBernardi) Sangalli, Frances worked for many years at Schenectady County Social Services. During younger years Frances was an active member of the American Legion Auxiliary. She was predeceased in 1985 by her husband, William J....
Nancy Articolo
Dec 12, 2016
Rotterdam- Nancy Articolo, 98, of Cindy Crest Drive, passed away peacefully at home on Monday December 12, 2016 after a short illness. She was born in Fort Plain NY, on October 12, 1918; a daughter of the late Anthony and Pacifica D’Alesandris Martorelli. She was educated in the former Nott Terrace Schools. Nancy married her beloved husband George Articolo on...
Evelyn Marie Niedhammer
Dec 10, 2016
Mrs. Evelyn Marie Niedhammer aged 91, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 10th at Ellis Hospital. Born on May 31 1925 in Schenectady, to Thaddeus and Marie Zaborowski. She attended Mount Pleasant High School, served in the Drafting Department in The General Electric Company during WWII. She was known to all as a model homemaker, whose family and friends were...
