Mark A. Carnivale
Aug 19, 2025
Schenectady - Mark A. Carnivale, 66, passed away on August 19, 2025 at Ellis Hospital. He was born on December 30, 1958 the son of the late Paul and Susan Frollo Carnivale. Mark was a 1977 graduate of Mont Pleasant High School. He retired from the City of Schenectady, where he worked as a motor equipment operator for over 30...
Robert John Draiss
Aug 17, 2025
Robert “Bob” Draiss, 62, of Esperance passed away on Sunday, August 17, 2025 following a valiant battle with cancer. Bob is survived by his loving wife of 35 years Jane; children Alexandra (Kevin) Sandoval and Evan (Alexandria) Draiss; grandchildren Ariella and Carter; sister Lynne; beloved family friend Maureen (Mimi) Burdo; and a large, boisterous group of Renslow in-laws, Esperance neighbors,...
Charles Joseph Musto
Aug 17, 2025
Charles “Chuck” Musto, 88, of Schenectady, passed away on Sunday August 17, 2025. Chuck was born in Schenectady on January 17, 1937, to the late Joan White and Samuel Musto, and was the stepson of the late James White. Chuck lived a full and joyful life. He was an avid bowler and proudly achieved every bowler’s dream—rolling several 300 games....
Gerald C. Lynch
Aug 15, 2025
Gerald (Jerry) Charles Lynch Rotterdam - Jerry C. Lynch, 95, of Wellington Avenue, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 15, 2025. He was born in Schenectady on June 27, 1930 and was a graduate of the former Draper High School and attended Siena College. Jerry worked for General Electric Company in Schenectady in the Microwave Tube Department for 44 years....
Charlotte Relyea
Aug 13, 2025
Charlotte Relyea, 94, of Rotterdam, NY, passed away peacefully on August 13, 2025, at Albany Medical Center. Charlotte was born in Schenectady, NY, to the late Dominick DeNovio and Gladys (Edward) Tebo-Koenitz. She later made her forever home in Rotterdam, where she built a life filled with love, family, and community. She will be remembered for her kindness, strength, and...
Timothy J Martin Sr.
Aug 11, 2025
Timothy was born January 1, 1958 in Schenectady, NY, son of Harrison Sr. and Patricia Martin. He was a jack of all trades; a Marine, plumber, electrician, drug and alcohol counselor, cook, and worked at Ellis for many years. He was a family man by definition and that was his proudest accomplishment; there wasn't a time you didn't hear him...
Frank T. Dickerman
Aug 6, 2025
Frank Thomas Dickerman, age 100, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family at The Hospice Inn at St. Peter’s Hospital in Albany, New York, on Aug. 6, 2025.
Frank was born in Schenectady, New York, on June 27, 1925. A proud veteran, he served honorably in the United States Navy as an aviation machinist mate during World War II. After...
Adelaide "Addie" Boyark
Aug 5, 2025
Adelaide “Addie” Boyark (82), of Rotterdam, NY, passed away August 5, 2025, surrounded by family. She is now reunited in heaven with her beloved husband, Chuckie.
From her self-employed career as a Cosmetologist to later working at Schalmont Central School District—Addie made friendships that stood the test of time. Addie was a woman of deep faith, whose unwavering devotion to God...
Charles E Farone
Aug 3, 2025
Schenectady, NY. Charles Edward Farone, 90, passed away at Ellis Hospital on Sunday, August 3, 2025. A man whose life was defined by love, hard work, and dedication, Chuck leaves behind a legacy of kindness, strength, and an unwavering devotion to his family. Born on June 13, 1935, in Schenectady, to Dominick and Ethel Farone, Chuck was the second eldest...
Toni Marie DiLorenzo
Jul 30, 2025
SCHENECTADY - Toni Marie DiLorenzo, 60, passed away on Wednesday July 30, 2025 at Albany Medical Center. She was born on February 13, 1965 to Shelia Moore Simmons and the late Gaetano Andriano. A graduate of Shalmont High School, she was then employed at Filene’s Department Store in Rotterdam. Her next chapter in life was working at Draper Middle School...
Robert VanAlstyne
Jul 29, 2025
GUILDERLAND CENTER - Robert “Bob” VanAlstyne, 77, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday July 29, 2025 at St. Peter’s Hospital. He was born in Albany on October 10, 1947 to the late LeRoy and Edith (Roarke) VanAlstyne. He was a graduate of Guilderland High School, and worked as a floor covering estimator for David-Louis Floor Covering for 50 years, retiring in...
Steven A. Martin
Jul 26, 2025
Latham – Steven A. Martin, 71, of Ashfield Apartments, Latham, NY., gave up his spirit on Saturday July 26, 2025. He was the son of James C. Martin and Lucille M. Martin. Steven attended Mohonasen High School and was a U.S. Navy Vietnam era veteran.
He is survived by his siblings; Andrew Martin, Laura Martin, Daniel Martin, Timothy Martin and Cynthia...
David A. Peek
Jul 24, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of David A. Peek, a devoted husband, loving father, cherished friend, doting grandfather, and dedicated teacher. David left us surrounded by his family at home under the care of Community Hospice, on Thursday July 24, 2025. David was born March 1, 1951 in Albany, NY, to the late Robert and...
Angela Viscusi
Jul 24, 2025
Schenectady, NY - Angela Viscusi, 88, entered into eternal rest peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Thursday July 24, 2025. Angela was born in Amorosi, Benevento, Italy on May 27, 1937. She was the daughter of Angelo and Belinda Gaudio. At the age of 18, together with her parents, brother and sister she made the 15 day journey to...
Deborah Rose McGarry
Jul 23, 2025
Rotterdam - Deborah Rose (VanOort) McGarry, beloved Wife, Mother, Sister, Aunt, and Friend, passed away on July 23, 2025. Born on July 4, 1966 in Schenectady New York, Deb grew up in the Schenectady and Rotterdam community, where she lived her entire life.
Deb lived a life full of warmth and kindness, surrounded by her loving family and friends. She was...
Raymond A. Miller
Jul 23, 2025
Raymond A. Miller, 61, passed away on Wednesday July 23, 2025. He was born in Albany on January 4, 1964 to Norman L. and Marilyn A. Hudson Miller. Raised in Princetown, he was a graduate of Schalmont Central School. He was a truck driver for the Galesi Group in Schenectady. Ray was an avid NY Giants fan who enjoyed weight...
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...
