Maureen T. Provost
Oct 24, 2026
Our hearts are broken to announce the death of Maureen (Fitzgerald) Provost on October 24, at the age of 68. She passed at Albany Medical Center from complications following surgery for ovarian cancer. Maureen was an anchor for our family: caring, strong, creative and happy. Born on August 1, 1958 Maureen was the daughter of the late Joseph Fitzgerald and...
Catherine P. Walsh
Oct 21, 2026
Catherine P. Walsh, 71, passed away on Wednesday October 21, 2026 at Ellis Hospital. She was born in Yonkers on December 11, 1954 to the late Timothy P. and Catherine Lavin Walsh. Catherine was raised in Garnerville, NY, and after graduating from North Rockland High School, she moved to East Berne, NY for 4 years and 20 years in Colonie,...
William A. Dobies Jr.
Oct 19, 2026
William A. Dobies, Jr., 74, passed away peacefully at home on October 19, 2026 after a long, courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Schenectady, NY on February 10, 1952 to the late Irene and William Dobies, Sr. Billy leaves behind his beloved wife of 49 years, Susan A. Dobies. He is also survived by his sister, Katherine Mayba...
Margaret "Peggy" Capitummino
Oct 16, 2026
Rotterdam - Margaret “Peggy” Capitummino, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on October 16, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.
Born on July 12, 1950, Peggy was a proud graduate of Schoharie High School. On June 5, 1971, she married the love of her life, Salvatore Capitummino, and together they built a home filled with warmth,...
William David Florance
Oct 12, 2026
William D. Florance 72, passed away late Monday evening on October 12, 2026. Bill, as he was known all of his life, was born to Robert L. and Margaret B. (Gleim) Florance. He was predeceased by his sister Susan (Robert) Walters. He is survived by his wife and partner of 17 years, Louise; a son, Christopher (Lori) Staples; and two...
Margaret M. Case
Oct 9, 2026
Margaret M. Case, age 76, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 9th, 2026, at St. Peter’s Hospice Inn with her loving family by her side. Margaret was born on June 22nd, 1950, in Albany, NY to the late Florence (Daytor) Winnie. Margaret was a kind and beautiful soul, who loved her family with all her heart. She had immense love...
Donald P. Regula
Oct 7, 2026
Rotterdam – Donald P. Regula, 96, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Wednesday October 7, 2026. Born February 12, 1930 in Westwood, New Jersey, he was the son the late Albert and Vera (Wilber) Regula.
A 1947 graduate of Westwood High School Donald went on to graduate from Cornell University in 1951 and then Cornell Medical School in 1955. He then...
Nancy Gail Gerstenberger
Oct 7, 2026
GUILDERLAND — Nancy Gail (Laremore) Gerstenberger, 67, of Guilderland, passed away on October 7, 2026, after a courageous 34-year battle with Multiple Sclerosis. Born on October 1, 1959, she was the daughter of the late William and Shirley (Busch) Laremore. Before her illness, Nancy was an avid runner who prioritized fitness and healthy living, buying organic food long before it...
Dolores V. Morrett
Oct 7, 2026
Dolores V. (Gurzenski) Morrett died suddenly on October 7th, 2026, while celebrating her 94th birthday. Born on October 7th, 1932, in Schenectady, NY, she was the daughter of the late Chester and Jane (Bruzdzinski) Guyer. Dolores married Leibert Morrett, on July 4th, 1953, and the two spent 49 wonderful years together, until his passing in 2003. She was a loving...
Dorothy M. Thornton
Oct 6, 2026
SCHENECTADY — Dorothy “Dot” M. Thornton, 92, passed away on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at the Schenectady Center. Dorothy was born on April 2, 1934, in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, to the late Romeo and Dorothy Dutton Sutherland. She married Robert R. Thornton in 1956, and together they began their family in Rhode Island before moving to Rochester and later settling...
Paul M. Folus
Sep 27, 2026
Paul “Grampie” Folus, 74, a beloved father, loving husband, doting grandfather, and eternal problem-solver, died peacefully at home surrounded by his family after a 9-month battle with cancer on Sunday, September 27th, 2026.
Paul was born in Schenectady on August 16th, 1952. He retired from his career as a prototype machinist at Watervliet Arsenal after 27 years of government service.
Paul was...
Jeanette Polito
Sep 27, 2026
In Loving Memory
Jeanette (Mastroianni) Polito
September 20, 1936 - September 27, 2026
Rotterdam-Jeanette Polito, 90, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Sunday, September 27, 2026. Born September 20, 1936, in Schenectady, NY.
Jeanette was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Petrillo) Mastroianni. She was a graduate of Mont Pleasant High School (Class of 1955) and went to work as a secretary...
Carmen Michael DePoalo
Sep 25, 2026
Carmen Michael DePoalo, 75, passed away on September 25, 2026, at home with his loving family by his side. Carmen was born in Schenectady, New York on April 1, 1951, to the late Salvatore and Ruth DePoalo. Carmen was predeceased by his sister, Christine Pierce and brother, Phillip DePoalo, who he missed every day. Carmen was highly regarded by his...
Jacob Francis Kibbe Sr.
Sep 23, 2026
ROTTERDAM - Jacob Francis Kibbe, Sr., 69, passed away peacefully on Wednesday September 23, 2026. He was born on September 28, 1956 to the late Jacob H. Kibbe and Darlene Gee Cornish. He was raised in the Finger Lakes area. Jacob married MaryJo Howland and became a stay at home dad for his family. Jacob moved to the Rotterdam area...
William W. Wickline
Sep 21, 2026
William W. Wickline, 68, passed away suddenly on September 21, 2026, with his husband by his side. He was born July 17, 1958, in Columbus, Ohio. Bill was an incredibly creative person with an amazing eye for beauty, style, and elegance. He had an appreciation of the traditional style in fashion and living. He was a relaxed conversationalist, making anyone...
Maria Teresa Franco
Sep 21, 2026
Maria Teresa Franco, born November 17, 1949, in Ruviano, Italy, passed away on September 21, 2026 surrounded by her family. She was the beloved wife of Mario Franco, devoted mother of Gianpaolo and Fabio, and cherished mother-in-law to Nina and Sofia. She was predeceased by her parents, Andrea Cusano and Pellegrina Civitella, and is survived by her brother, Domenico Cusano...
Rosemarie Tranelli
Sep 20, 2026
SCHENECTADY - Rosemarie Tranelli, 78, passed away on Sunday September 20, 2026 at Albany Medical Center after a brief illness. A lifelong resident of Schenectady, she was born on June 25, 1948 to the late Peter and Concettina Scavullo. After graduating from Notre Dame High School, Rosemarie became a switchboard operator at Schenectady City Hall for 6 years. She then...
Pamela Coombs Tygert
Sep 19, 2026
SCHENECTADY - Pamela Coombs Tygert, 73, passed away surrounded by her family on Saturday, September 19, 2026. She was born on June 18, 1953 to the late Richard and Vivian Morrison Coombs. Growing up in Greenwich, NY, with her 4 siblings, Pam loved to perform. Pam attended Fredonia College and Maria College and became a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant. She...
Mary Jane Matousek
Sep 15, 2026
In Loving Memory of MARY JANE “MJ” Mary Jane Matousek, 90, (yes, mom, we are putting your age in — you earned every one of those years), of Rotterdam, passed away on September 15, 2026. Born in Schenectady to the late John and Constance (Leone) Scirocco, MJ was “sunshine” in human form. She was spontaneous, kind-hearted, and always ready with...
Dominick A. Bianchi
Sep 13, 2026
Dominick “Dom” Bianchi, 34, of Rotterdam, passed away on Sunday September 13, 2026. Dom was born in Schenectady on September 16, 1991. He graduated from Mohonasen High School in 2009 and went on to earn a Bachelor’s of Applied Science in Marketing from Siena College in 2014. Dom spent his career as a marketing professional, most recently serving as the...