Peter J. Vadney
Jul 7, 2025
Peter James Vadney, 90, of Guilderland, passed away peacefully at home on July 7, 2025. Peter was born on April 18, 1935. He was the youngest son of Catherine (Pinion) and Edward Vadney and was a lifelong resident of the Albany area.
As soon as he was able, Peter proudly enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, and served in Korea...
Christine M Stellrecht
Jul 6, 2025
Dr. Christine Marie Stellrecht November 05, 1959 - July 6, 2025 Dr. Christine Marie Stellrecht of Albany, NY—a devoted research scientist, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend—died peacefully on July 6, 2025, surrounded by loved ones after a courageous two-year battle with liver disease. Known to many as Tina, she was raised in Rotterdam, NY, the daughter of Margaret Myers Stellrecht...
John A Rios
Jul 3, 2025
John A Rios 57 Has passed away peacefully at his home on July 3,2025. He fought a long battle with cancer starting in 2011 with non hodgkins lymphoma to being diagnosed with lung cancer in March of 2025. John left behind his wife Marie of 31 years, a son Billy(Demi)a daughter Amber, two grandchildren Rorie and Ryden, his Sister Vickie(Ronald)...
Angelo Marotta
Jun 30, 2025
Rotterdam - Angelo Marotta, 81 passed away peacefully at St. Peter’s Hospital on June 30, 2025 surrounded by his family. Angelo was born on April 13, 1944, son of the late Frank and Maria (Carese) Marotta in Limatola, Province of Benevento, Italy. He came to Schenectady, NY when he was 13 years old and quickly learned the English language. Angelo...
John William Hosey
Jun 29, 2025
John William Hosey passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 29, 2025, one month shy of his 99th birthday. John was born to Philip Hosey and Rose Visusil on July 31, 1926 in Lindenhurst, NY on Long Island. John lived a full 95 years on the same plot of land in Lindenhurst. His father, Philip, started Hosey Plumbing & Heating, Inc....
Nancy A. Favata
Jun 29, 2025
Rotterdam – Nancy A. Favata, 62, passed away on Sunday June 29, 2025.
Born in Schenectady, she was the daughter of Thomas and Kathryn (Franchetti) Favata.
Nancy attended Mohonasen High School and went on to attend Europa Beauty School.
She is survived by her mother Kathryn “Kitty” Favata.
Her brother Anthony (Leanne) Favata.
Nancy is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
A Mass of Christian...
James B. Martin
Jun 27, 2025
Rotterdam – James B. Martin, 75, passed away Friday June 27, 2025. Born in Niskayuna on September 1, 1949 he was the son of John and Catherine (Mantello) Martin.
James was a Vietnam veteran serving in the 101st Airborne division and was a Purple Heart recipient. Following his time in the Army James was a police officer retiring from the Schenectady...
Gene O'Connor
Jun 24, 2025
Schenectady- Richard “Gene” O’Connor passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 24th, 2025. Born July 17, 1933, in Albany, NY. Gene was the son of the late Edward F. O’Connor, Sr. and Catherine Cosgrave who died when he was a young child. He was subsequently raised by his loving stepmother, Georgia A. O’Connor (Fox). Gene was predeceased by his former wife,...
Rose Lancaster
Jun 23, 2025
Rotterdam, NY. Rose Lancaster, 99 of Princetown Road, Rotterdam, NY passed away peacefully in the loving comfort of family and hospice. Rose was born in Schenectady NY, daughter of Giuseppe and Angelina (Binardi) Costello. She worked briefly at General Electric before getting married and raising her family. Survivors include her son, Thomas (Paula) Lancaster and daughter Theresa (Gerald) O'Connor, along...
Marion Kay Stepnowski
Jun 20, 2025
Marion Kay Stepnowski, 88, of Mariaville Lake, died peacefully on Friday, June 20, 2025 at Ellis Hospital. Marion was born in Schenectady, the second daughter of the late Clarence F. and Madeline Swart Regeles. She and her late husband, Walter C. Stepnowski, Sr., were married 58 years at the time of his passing in 2012. Marion was a homemaker and...
Louise Theresa Phillips
Jun 15, 2025
Louise T. (Morrett) Phillips died peacefully on Sunday June 15, 2025 at Schuyler Ridge Residential Healthcare. Louise was born on November 15, 1931 to the late James and Rose (Marconi) Morrett. She attended Schenectady schools, graduating from Mont Pleasant High School in 1949. She married Edward E. Phillips on April 25, 1950. Louise enjoyed her time as a stay at...
Lynne P. Kriss
Jun 11, 2025
Lynne Plarr Kriss, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed into the arms of her Savior on Wednesday June 11, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. Born on November 20, 1952, in Blasdell, NY, Lynne's life was a testament to her unwavering faith in God and her enduring kindness to all who knew her. She was...
Lisa M. DeSousa
Jun 10, 2025
SCHENECTADY- Lisa Marie DeSousa, 61, of Schenectady New York passed away peacefully on June 10, 2025 surrounded by her loved ones. Lisa was born on January 26, 1964 in Rotterdam New York to George and Lucille DeSimone. Lisa was a graduate of Schalmont High School and completed her associate’s degree at Maria College in Albany, New York. Lisa began her...
Margo L. Mau
Jun 8, 2025
SCHOHARIE - Margo L. Mau, beloved wife, mother, and nana, passed away on Sunday June 8, 2025. She was born in Schenectady to the late Edward and Patricia Dadson Borowski. She was a secretary for St. Clare’s Hospital, before becoming a stay at home mother to her three children. Margo loved to garden and tend to her home. She especially...
Andrew Kartner
Jun 6, 2025
Schenectady, NY. Andrew D. Kartner age 35 passed away peacefully on Friday, June 6, 2025 at Ellis Hospital. Born in Schenectady he is the son of Gary and Linda (Cortese) Kartner. Andrew is survived by his parents and one son Mason M. Kartner. He was predeceased by his Grandparents, Abramo and Stella Cortese and Edward and Hellen Kartner. Andrew graduated...
Margaret M Grzywaczewski
Jun 4, 2025
Rotterdam, NY. Margaret Grzywaczewski age 92 passed away peacefully on Wednesday June 4, 2025. Born in Schenectady, NY, she was the daughter of the late Rudolph and Matilda (Mihalik) Rakvica. Margaret was predeceased by her loving husband of 63 years Thaddeus Grzywaczewski. She is survived by 6 children, Claudia (Kenneth) Baczkowski; Margaret (William) Bradbury; Thaddeus (Katherine) Grey; Susan (Gregory) Kerber;...
Frances N. Lawyer
Jun 1, 2025
Rotterdam – Frances N. Rossetti Lawyer, 84, passed away on Sunday June 1, 2025 after a short illness. Born in Schenectady she was the daughter of Albert and Phyllis (Campana) Rossetti.
A graduate of Linton High School Frances began her working career as an X-ray technician at St. Clares Hospital and then went on to work for the US Data corporation....
Carm Saglimbeni
May 31, 2025
Rotterdam – Carm Saglimbeni, 96, passed away on Saturday May 31, 2025. Born and raised in Schenectady he was the son of John and Venera (Imbesi) Saglimbeni. Carm worked at the General Electric Co. in Schenectady for 35 years retiring in 1989. Along with his parents he was predeceased by his wife Rose, his son Mark and brothers Daniel Saglimbeni,...
Thomas J. Alfree
May 24, 2025
SCHENECTADY- Thomas J. Alfree, 39, passed away suddenly on Saturday May 24, 2025. Born in Niskayuna, NY, he was the son of Sandra Alfree. He graduated from Scotia Glenville High School and Cazenovia College in 2008. Thomas has worked with McDonalds since he was 14 years old and was currently the Field Restaurant Manager for the Gillis Organization in NJ....
Shelia S McMullen
May 24, 2025
ROTTERDAM - Shelia McMullen (also known as Sha by her friends) passed away peacefully on Saturday May 24, 2025 at home after a brief illness. Born in Bradshaw, West Virginia on July 5, 1941 to the late Glaspy and Pearl (Chadwell) Kennedy. She graduated from Iaeger High School. She then went to work for the Chesapeake and Potomac Phone Co....
