Our Obituaries
Michael J. Fox
April 22, 1975 - June 16, 2013
Michael J. Fox, 38, of Rotterdam passed away Sunday, June 16th, 2013 at his home. Born in Schenectady, Michael was the son of the late Pamela Guthrie. A graduate of Scotia-Glenville High School, Michael obtained his associates degree from Hudson Valley Community College. He worked as a supervisor for Adirondack Beverage for 12 years. Michael was an avid golfer. Predeceased by his mother Pamela on...
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Gladys S. Weisheit
June 10, 2013
Gladys Elizabeth Schmid Weisheit of Rotterdam died peacefully at home on the morning of June 10th after a lengthy illness. A lifelong resident of the town, Gladys was born in 1930 to Clarence and Alice Schmid. She graduated with honors from Woestina High School in 1945. In 1950 she married her sweetheart, Richard E. Weisheit, her soul mate and dancing partner up to the time of his death in...
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John D'Annibale , Sr.
December 3, 1923 - June 7, 2013
John D'Annibale "Pop", 89, of Schenectady New York, passed away June 7th, 2013 at his Wellington Avenue home, surrounded by his loving family. John was predeceased by his beloved wife of 61 years, local artist, Joyce Goodwill Sack D'Annibale. Born in Ceccano, Italy in 1923, John was the son of the late Arcangelo and Gertrude Maura D'Annibale. He immigrated to the Untied States in 1935 with his...
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Lisa A. Croote
April 3, 1958 - June 1, 2013
Lisa A. Croote, 55, died unexpectedly Saturday, June 1st 2013 at her home in San Antonio. Born in Schenectady, Lisa was the daughter of the late Richard and Eleanor (Hicks) Croote. A 1976 graduate of Schalmont High School, Lisa received an Associates Degree from Schenectady County Community College. A systems analyst for Value Options in Latham, NY, Lisa was an avid golfer and a member of...
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Sarah J. Wilson
April 2, 1930 - May 26, 2013
Sarah J. Wilson 83 died early Sunday morning May 26th at Ellis Hospital after a brief illness. Born and educated in Rotterdam, NY, she was the daughter of the late Samuel and Sarah (Swatling) Van Patten. A life long Rotterdam resident, Sarah was a cashier at the former Zubal's Market in Rotterdam for over 20 years and also worked as a cashier for 15 years at the former Draper Pharmacy and then...
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Joyce Turner
May 26, 2013
Joyce Turner, 85, of Niskayuna passed away on Sunday May 26, 2013 at the Glendale Home after a long illness. She will be greatly missed by all her family and friends. She is survived by one son Wayne K. Turner and one daughter Vivienne J. Turner (Michael J. Marcelle), also survived by three grandchildren- Alexis Turner ( Christopher Kona), Hilary LaFountain ( David) and Lucy Turner. Funeral...
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Pamela S. Guthrie
April 24, 1951 - May 22, 2013
Pamela S. Guthrie 62, passed away Wednesday morning, May 22nd, at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady. Born in Burbank, CA, Pamela was the daughter of the late John and Katherine (Norsworthy) Guthrie. A 1969 graduate of Draper High School, Pam was a former Executive Secretary for the Knolls Atomic Power Laboratories. A dedicated lover of animals, she had also worked for the Animal Protective...
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Marie S. "Dolly" Juckett
August 6, 1930 - May 18, 2013
Marie S. Juckett 82, died Saturday May 18th, 2013 at Bassett Hospital in Cooperstown, NY. Born in Springfield, MA, she was the daughter of the late Jacob and Marie (Wagner) Schafer. A employee of Montgomery Ward for over 23 years, Marie was a member and active volunteer at the Messiah Lutheran Church, the churches women's group, Snow Drifters Snowmobile Club, Woestina Young at Heart and a...
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Marvin "Outlaw" Thomas
March 6, 1966 - May 16, 2013
Marvin "Outlaw" Thomas 47 died Thursday morning May 16th at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady, NY. Born in Bronx, NY, he was the son of Gertrude Craig Thomas.A former self employed contractor, Outlaw was an active volunteer in the Schenectady area and Good Samaritan in the community. Survived by his longtime girlfriend Janet Galietta of Altamont, sons Anthony and Brandon Thomas of Staten Island, NY,...
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Donavan Duell
May 15, 2012 - May 2, 2013
Donavan Duell, 11 months, died early Thursday morning, May 2nd with his father David, brother Michael and sister Layah as a result of a house fire. Born in Niskayuna, Donavan was the son of Jennica Duell of Schenectady the late David M. Terry. Donavan was also predeceased by his brother Michael Terry and sisters Layah Terry and Nova Terry. Besides his mother, Donavan is survived by brothers,...
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Michael Terry
August 21, 2010 - May 2, 2013
Michael Terry, 2, died early Thursday morning, May 2nd with his father David, brother Donavan and sister Layah as a result of a house fire. Born in Niskayuna, Michael was the son of Jennica Duell of Schenectady and the late David M. Terry. Michael was also predeceased by his brother Donavan Duell and sisters, Layah Terry and Nova Terry. Besides his mother, Donavan is survived by brothers, David...
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Layah Terry
July 15, 2009 - May 2, 2013
Layah Terry, 3, died early Thursday morning, May 2nd with her father David and brothers, Michael and Donavan as a result of a fire at her father's home. Born in Niskayuna, Layah was the daughter of Jennica Duell of Schenectady and the late David M. Terry. Layah lived and was cared for by her aunt and uncle Elizabeth and Michael Dolder of Rotterdam Junction. Layah was also predeceased by her...
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David M. Terry
May 3, 1980 - May 2, 2013
David M. Terry, 32, died early Thursday morning, May 2nd at his home with his children Donavan, Layah and Michael as a result of a house fire. Born in Niskayuna, David was the son of the late Michael and Joann (Maxwell) Terry. David was employed by the former A.J. Wright in Schenectady for several years. Devoted to his children, David is predeceased by his sons Donavan Duell and Michael Terry and...
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Edward V. Pasko
May 2, 2013
Edward V. Pasko, 73, died peacefully Thursday evening May 2, 2013 at his home surrounded by family after a 14 month battle with cancer. Born in Scranton, PA, Edward was the son of the late Stanley and Louise (Bielawski) Pasko and brother of the late James M. Pasko. Ed was a 1957 graduate of Mont Pleasant High School and worked several years for the Endicott-Johnson Shoe Company. He later...
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Claire Hall
August 1, 1928 - May 2, 2013
Claire Hall 84 died Thursday morning May 2nd at Folts home in Herkimer, NY.Born in Schodak, NY, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Blanche (Sevigny) Roberts. A homemaker, Claire loved her family and enjoyed entertaining company at her home. Predeceased in 1994 by her husband of 47 years Howard J. Hall, Claire is survived by her children, Judith L Spadaro (Joseph) of Saratoga Springs,...
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Allie A. Bevington
January 12, 1931 - May 1, 2013
Allie A. Bevington 82 died Wednesday morning May 1st at home after a long illness. Born January 12, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Marguerite (Garrison) Pueshel. A homemaker, Allie enjoyed ceramics, gardening, baking, cooking and spending time with her family. Beside her parents, Allie was predeceased by her son Brion Bevington and sisters Helena Drab, Patricia Barnes,...
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Joseph J. Potter
August 10, 1956 - May 1, 2013
Joseph John Potter passed away on Wednesday May 1st at the Avenue Nursing Home. Joey would have been 57 on August 10th of this year. He battled diabetes since he was 12 years old. Born and raised in Schenectady, he was the son of the late Francis and Florence (Marx) Potter. Joey loved to sing Elvis Presley songs on his karaoke machine and he loved attending the Harley Rendezvous, where he could...
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Liselotte Willwerth
April 29, 2013
Liselotte Willwerth, 83, of Rotterdam passed away peacefully at the Teresian House in Albany on Monday April 29, 2013. Born in New York City, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Rosemonda (Schroeder) Koeniger. Liselotte was a homemaker. She was a member of St. Gabriel's Church in Rotterdam. Liselotte enjoyed fishing and traveling in her RV. She is predeceased by her husband Joseph J....
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Margaret Donnelly
April 26, 2013
Margaret Donnelly, 90, formerly of Rotterdam, passed away on Friday April 26, 2013 at her home in Bridgeport, CT. She was born in England and was the daughter of the late Peter and Theresa (Mac Atominey) Donnelly. She lived in Rotterdam with her family for many years. Margaret was a member of the former Immaculate Conception Church in Schenectady. Besides her parents, she is predeceased by one...
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Margaret M. Campochiaro
August 10, 1916 - April 18, 2013
Margaret Campochiaro 96 entered into eternal life Thursday April 18th, 2013 at Kingsway Arms Nursing Center. Born on August 10, 1916, she was the daughter of the late Bartolemeo and Anna Gregoria Sorella. A life long Schenectady resident, Margaret attended local schools and then in 1939 began a career with the General Electric Company that spanned 40 years. A devote catholic, she was a member of...
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Ronald C. Alheim
January 22, 1936 - April 15, 2013
RONALD CHARLES ALHEIM
January 22, 1936 – April 15, 2013
Ronald was the third of five children born to William L. and Dorothy R. Alheim. Ronald was pre-deceased by his brother Norman R. Alheim, his sister Jean P. Marocco and his nephew Arthur Marocco. His brothers William R. Alheim and Robert E. Alheim survive him along with his cousin Curt Alheim and family, and his much loved nieces...
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Wanda Roman
July 1, 1962 - April 14, 2013
Wanda Roman 50 died Sunday April 14th at Ocean Medical Center in Brick, NJ . Born and educated in the Bronx, Wanda was the daughter of the late Paula Santiago Roman. Disabled for several years, Wanda was of the catholic faith. She is survived by her daughter Eileen Roman (Richard Daniels) of Schenectady, her son Neftali Iven Roman of Waterbury, CT and granddaughter, Selina J. Roman. A visitation...
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Cecilia Staroba
November 16, 1919 - April 11, 2013
Cecilia Staroba 93 of Rotterdam died Thursday morning April 11th at Dutch Manor Nursing Home. Born and educate in Schenectady, she was the daughter of the late Jan and Cecilia Cieplinski. The wife of the late Edward H. Staroba who passed away in 1974, she is also predeceased by 2 sons Frederick and James Staroba. Cecilia is a member of St Gabriel's Church and is survived by her son Edward A....
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Betty Jean Bassler
August 15, 1943 - April 10, 2013
Betty Jean Bassler, 69, died Wednesday April 10, 2013 at Hospice of Lancaster. Born in Niskayuna, Betty was the daughter of the late Arthur and Ethel (Ostrander) Bassler. An audit clerk for the New York State department of Education in Albany before her retirement, Betty enjoyed bowling, traveling and going to the casinos. Betty is survived by her daughter Sherri Dornes (Mark) of Manheim, PA, a...
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Mary M. Hibbard
May 6, 1931 - April 10, 2013
Mary M. Hibbard 81 died Wednesday evening April 10th at Ellis Hospital. Born in Schenectady, she was the daughter of the late John and Mary McCarthy. A homemaker, Mary enjoyed spending her time with her family, camping and Antique's. Predeceased by her husband of 66 years Herbert R Hibbard who died in 2012 and a daughter, Sharon Sweet , she is survived by her son Ronald Hibbard (Betty) of...
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Cindy Lee Bramble
October 7, 1965 - April 5, 2013
Cindy Lee Bramble 47 formerly of Missouri died Friday April 5, 2013. Born October 7, 1965, she is the daughter of Helen Martorana of Missori and the late Rosario Martorana. She moved to Schenectady to be with her sister Rose Ann Martorana and Gregory Groncki. Predeceased by her older sister Mary McCloud, Cindy has 3 wonderful children Tammy, Curtis Jr. and Catherine Bramble and her most adored...
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Vincent C.. Holcomb
July 17, 1928 - April 3, 2013
Vincent C. Holcomb 84 died peacefully at home on Wednesday Evening April 3, 2013. Born in Conesville, NY, he was the son of the late Guy Holcomb and Merle Brand. A Marine Corp Veteran of WWII, Vincent worked as a self employed General Contractor. An outdoorsman, Vincent loved fishing and was an excellent baseball player in his younger years. He was predeceased in 1996 by his wife of 48 years...
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Peter Angus Morgan
October 28, 1938 - April 3, 2013
Peter Angus Morgan 74 sadly passed away suddenly last week at his home in Scotia. Known in his immediate family as Angus he was born on October 28, 1938, he was the son of the late Henry S. and Catherine (Adams) Morgan and the great grandson of J. Pierpont Morgan. Peter attended St Bernard's School, Groton and L. I. U. and then served in the Navy in the early 1960's on the nuclear submarines...
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Bruce P. Devine
February 16, 1945 - April 1, 2013
Bruce P. Devine 68 died Monday afternoon April 1st at Ellis hospital in Schenectady. Born in Niskayuna, NY, Bruce was the son of the late Paul and Virginia (Mahoney) Devine and a 1963 graduate of Draper High School. A bus driver for Schalmont Central Schools for many years, Bruce was also the former owner of Devine's Pub in Schenectady and had also worked for the General Electric Company. An...
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Elizabeth Anderson
March 26, 2013
Elizabeth Anderson, 64, of Caroga Lake passed away Tuesday March 26, 2013 at Albany Medical Center. Born in the Bronx, NY, she was the daughter of William and Elizabeth (Walker) Quinn. She was a 1966 graduate of St. Columba's High School. Elizabeth was employed as an Operator for AT & T in Schenectady. She was a member of the Loyal Order of the Johnstown Moose lodge and Vrooman's Ladies Golf Club...
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Alfreda Prokorym
March 22, 2013
Alfreda ( Pustolka) Prokorym, 89, of Daytona Beach, Florida formerly of Schenectady passed away peacefully on Friday March 22, 2013 surrounded by her loving and devoted family at Halifax Hospice in Daytona Beach. Alfreda was born and raised in the Town of Colonie. She graduated, from Draper High School in 1943.Alfreda was employed for the General Electric Company until her marriage in 1961 to...
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Catherine Oleschak
March 18, 2013
Catherine Oleschak, 95, of Schenectady passed away Monday March 18, 2013 surrounded by her loving family at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady. Born in Schenectady she was the daughter of the late Jacob and Jennie (Kellerhouse) Van Buren. She was a graduate of Nott Terrace High School in Schenectady and also received a degree from Hudson Valley Community College in Troy as a Dental Assistant....
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Donald E. Sherman
December 31, 1939 - March 16, 2013
Donald E. Sherman 73 of Baton Rouge, LA died unexpectedly at his home on Saturday March 16, 2013. Born and educated in Cohoes, Don was the son the late Donald and Catherine (Hogan) Sherman. A graduate of Cohoes High School and SUNY Albany, Don worked for 27 years for IBM before his retirement in 1994. A member of Blessed Sacrament Church in Baton Rouge, Don was also a former teacher....
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Susan E. Ford-Squires
November 12, 1957 - March 16, 2013
Susan Elaine Ford-Squires passed away Saturday March 16th 2013 after a lengthy Illness. Born in Boston on November 11, 1957 to Roberta Lepera and the late Lawrence Ford, she graduated from Winthrop Mass High School in 1975. She is survived by her devoted husband and caregiver David W. Squires, her loving mother Roberta Lepera, a step-daughter Amy Squires, 4 brothers Robert of West Lydon, NY,...
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Gladys Northrup DiSorbo
July 19, 1925 - March 12, 2013
Gladys Northrup DiSorbo 87 died Tuesday morning March 12th at Dutch Manor Nursing Home in Rotterdam. Born in Tiverton, RI, Gladys was the daughter of the late Manuel and Margaret (Mendes) De Menezes. A homemaker, Gladys was a member of the former Immaculate Conception Church in Schenectady. Predeceased by her husbands Claude Northrup Sr. in 1988 and Angelo DiSorbo in 2007, she was also...
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Bessie Lott
March 10, 2013
Bessie Lott, 84, of Rotterdam passed away Sunday March 10, 2013 at the Rivers Ridge Living Center in Amsterdam. Born in Cobleskill, NY, she was the daughter of the late George and Elizabeth (Sperbeck) Graham Sr. Bessie was employed as a cleaner for Schenectady County Community College. She is predeceased by her two husbands Floyd Ahl and Theodore Lott, one son Duane Ahl and five brothers George...
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Jane M. Ambler
January 5, 1923 - March 9, 2013
Jane Matilda Black Ambler, 90, formerly of Rotterdam, was called home to the Lord on Saturday, March 9, 2013 at her home in Schenectady. Born in Amsterdam, she graduated from Wilbur-Lynch High School before attending the Amsterdam School of Commerce. A chance encounter with Arthur Ambler at Cain's Dance Hall in Schenectady led to their marriage in 1948. Avid travelers, together they visited each...
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Cathleen R. Przybylek
February 25, 1949 - March 8, 2013
Cathleen R. Przybylek 64 died Friday March 8th at St Peter's Hospice Inn. Born and educated in Niskayuna, Cathleen worked for Schenectady County in Purchasing Department for over 18 years. Survived by her husband of 16 years John S. Przybylek , a daughter, Sarah Noonan, step-daughter Michelle Przybylek and best friend Itsy Bitsy. At Cathleen's request no services will be held.
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William J. Hammond
March 1, 2013
William J. Hammond, 88, of Rotterdam passed away Friday March 1, 2013 at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady. Born in Schenectady, he was the son of Frank and Joyce (Talbot) Hammond. He served in the US Navy from 1943-1946.. William was employed for the HS Barney Store in Schenectady and after was a Draftsman for the General Electric Company for 36 years, retiring in 1980. He was a member of the GE...
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Carmella G. Wicks
February 13, 1918 - March 1, 2013
Carmella G. Wicks 95 passed away on Friday March 1st at Ellis Hospital. Born in Schenectady, Carmella was the daughter of the late Louis and Theresa (Nappi)DeNovio. A homemaker, she worked for Draper High School for over 10 years in the Cafeteria. Predeceased in 1992 by her husband George J. Wicks Sr.who she married September 29, 1940, Carmella was also predeceased by a son Donald Wicks and all...
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Mary E. Aldershoff
February 28, 2013
Mary E. Aldershoff, 86, of Rotterdam passed away Thursday February 28, 2013 at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady. Born in Burnt Hills, NY, she was the daughter of Rene J. and Mary B. Cote. She was a graduate of Burnt Hills Ballston Lake High School. Mary was employed for 20 years as a Secretary in the Turbine Payroll Office for GE and then became a homemaker. She was a member of St. Madeleine Sophie...
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Cynthia L. Maloney
November 6, 1956 - February 25, 2013
Cynthia L. Maloney 56 died Monday February 25th at St. Mary's Hospital in Troy. Born in Schenectady, Cynthia was the daughter of the late Alfred and Anna (Guerrera) Sandora. A life long resident, she was also predeceased by her husband Timothy Maloney as well as several siblings. Cynthia is survived by her children, Barbara Maloney and Anna Maloney, a son-in-law, Dwayne Mallory Jr., grandchildren...
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Helen S. Souza
July 20, 1963 - February 24, 2013
Helen S. Souza 49 died Sunday February 24, 2013 at Laurel Lake Center in Lee, MA. Born and educated in Albany, she was the daughter of the late John and Helen (Zubok) Valason. A homemaker, Helen is survived by her husband John Souza of Jefferson ME and children Jonathan and Ashley Souza both of Jefferson, ME., her brother Walter Valason as well as several In Laws, nieces and nephews. Funeral...
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Earl H. Avery
October 2, 1922 - February 20, 2013
Earl H. Avery 90 died Wednesday morning February 20th at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady. Born in Oneonta, NY, Earl was the son of the late Archelaus and Bertha (Ireland) Avery. A graduate of Nott Terrace High School, Earl received his Bachelor's in business from Siena College. Employed by the General Electric Company and a member of the Quarter Century Club, a former Purchasing Agent he retired...
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Mark W. Brajkovich
March 16, 1970 - February 18, 2013
Mark W. Brajkovich 42 died unexpectedly Monday evening February 18th at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady. Born and educated in Schenectady, Mark is the son of Evelyn (Brajkovich) Clark of Aurora, CO and the late Henry Jackson. A self employed contractor, Mark is survived by his daughter Lena Brajkovich of Rotterdam, his mother, Evelyn of Aurora,CO, his brothers, William Brajkovich (Tausha) of...
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Harold W. Bishop
April 3, 1917 - February 17, 2013
Harold Wesley Bishop passed into eternal life Sunday afternoon, February 17 at Glendale Home surrounded by loved ones. Born in Schenectady to the late Wesley S. and Florence M. (Vickery) Bishop, he graduated Nott Terrace High School and attended Albany Business College. Harold is survived by the love of his life, wife Lillian E. (Sittner). Married October 26, 1941, they were richly blessed to...
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Frances l. Casagrand
March 28, 1940 - February 11, 2013
Frances L. Casagrand 72, formerly of Frank Street, Schenectady died Monday February 11, 2013 at her home. Born in Sodus, NY, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Alma Dudley. Frances worked for the General Electric Company for over 23years before her retirement. Predeceased in 1989 by her husband Charles Casagrand, Frances is survived by her sister Patricia Butler of Schenectady and...
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Grace E. Hill
February 10, 2013
Grace Elizabeth Hill, 92, passed away peacefully at home with her loving family by her side. Born in Schenectady, Grace was the daughter of the late Jacob and Jennie Van Buren. Grace's professional career began with the Schenectady County Sheriff's Department and then went to work for the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles for over 26 years before her retirement. In addition to her...
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Tadeus (Ted) Czapski
July 13, 1920 - February 9, 2013
Tadeus (Ted) Czapski 92 died Saturday evening February 9th at Baptist Health Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born in Newark, NJ, Ted was the son of the late Stanilus and Helen (Flachinowski) Czapski. An engineer, he received his Bachelors degree in engineering from Pratt Institute in Brooklyn and worked for the General Electric Company for over 40 years before his retirement as manager of...
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Minnie H. Janiga
March 15, 1926 - February 9, 2013
Minnie H. Janiga 86 died Saturday evening February 9th at the Baptist Health Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born in Amsterdam, Minnie was the daughter of the late Harry and Helen (Frank) Godey and a graduate of Wilbur Lynch High School in Amsterdam. A former employee of the General Electric Company, Minnie was a homemaker who enjoyed reading, sewing, fishing and her garden. She was a member...
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Edna W. Kelley
July 4, 1918 - February 2, 2013
Edna W. Kelley 94 died peacefully Saturday February 2, 2013 at Sarasota Memorial Hospital. Born and educated in Schenectady, NY, Edna was the daughter of the late Frederick G. and Olga (Kopp) Nass. A buyer for the former Wallace Company in Schenectady, Edna was a member of the former Friedens United Church of Christ and a former volunteer with the Salvation Army in Sarasota, Florida. Predeceased...
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John F. Hooker
February 1, 2013
John F. Hooker, 93 , of Mariaville passed away at home after a long bout with cancer on Friday February 1, 2013 surrounded by his loving family. Born in Palatine Bridge, NY, he was the son of the late William and Mary (Sweatman) Hooker. He was a graduate of St. Mary's Institute in Amsterdan in 1937. Prior to entering the service, he was employed for the General Electric Company in Schenectady....
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Eileen E. Graham
November 20, 1927 - January 31, 2013
Eileen E. Graham, 85, passed away peacefully on Thursday evening January 31st at her home at Kingsway Manor in Schenectady after a long illness.
Formerly of Clifton Park, Eileen was born in Schenectady, the daughter of the late Merton and Helen (Wagner) Livingston. She was also preceded in death by her eldest son, Robert A. Graham; her daughter-in-law, Anne H. Graham and her sister, Lois E....
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Herbert V. Furbeck
June 16, 1929 - January 29, 2013
Herbert V. Furbeck passed away peacefully Tuesday morning. January 29, 2013 at Kingsway Arms Nursing Home. Born in Princetown, Herbert was the son of the late Stanley and Elmeda (Vedder) Furbeck. Herbert attended Princetown District #7 School and in 1946 graduated from Draper High School. He worked on the family farm for many years and then went to work for McClain's Hillside Turkey Farm from...
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Mary I. Knapp
January 17, 1934 - January 28, 2013
Mary I. Knapp 79 passed away peacefully Monday January 28th at home surrounded by her family. Born in Schenectady, Mary was the daughter of the late Edward and Alice (Jensen) Sorenson and a graduate of Whitehall High School. A bookkeeper at Knapp Service Limited for over 30 years, Mary retired in 1998. Our Mary has passed onto our Lords presence very peacefully. We celebrate a Christian life in...
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Mary "Marge" J. Yeomans
July 29, 1920 - January 28, 2013
Mary "Marge" J. Yeomans 92 passed away Monday morning January 28th at the Baptist Health Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born in Schenectady, Marge was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Kazda) Spetla and a graduate of Draper High School. An assembler in the tube department at the General Electric Company, Marge retired after 42 years of service. She was a member of the GE Quarter...
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Dorothy J. Knutti
August 24, 1927 - January 25, 2013
Dorothy J. Knutti 85 formerly of Pangburn Road, Princetown died January 25th at Kingsway Arms Nursing Home. Born in Otego, NY, Dorothy is the daughter of the late Leroy and Marion (Stevens) Knowles. A homemaker, Dorothy later worked for the Schalmont High School in the cafeteria for many years. A member of the Hilltop Neighbors Home Bureau, the Electric City Twirlers, she enjoyed play cards...
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Gilda D. Giordano
May 23, 1952 - January 24, 2013
Gilda Diana Giordano, lover of art, music, and people, departed this life on January 24, 2013. She was born in Brooklyn, NY on May 23, 1952 and lived for many years in Lake Luzerne, NY and New York City. She was 60 years of age.
Gilda was extremely kind, considerate and generous and greatly enjoyed the company of family and friends. She was fiercely loyal and formed life-long friendships...
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Ellen C. Wagoner
June 27, 1927 - January 20, 2013
Ellen C. Wagoner 85 died Sunday January 20th at Guilderland Center Nursing Home. Born in Davenport, NY, Ellen was the daughter of the late Ralph and Eloise (Riddell) Cook. Educated at Ellis School of Nursing, Ellen worked for over 25 years as an LPN for Hallmark Nursing Home in Schenectady. A member of Lynnwood Reformed Church, Ellen was predeceased in 2001 by her husband of 53 years James E....
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Maria Ann Elizabeth Skubis Derrico
April 14, 1958 - January 19, 2013
Maria Ann Elizabeth Skubis Derrico, 54, passed away January 19, 2013, after a long and courageous battle since May 2009 with stage 4 non smokers
lung cancer. In her working days, Maria was a loans counselor for Trans America; an abstracter for TRW; and most recently an accounts manager for Stanley J. Skubis PC. She enjoyed her yearly trips to Cape Cod since she was an infant, biking, nature, the...
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Eleanor Mann Klena
November 2, 1920 - January 19, 2013
Eleanor Mann Klena 92, died peacefully at St Mary's Hospital in Amsterdam, NY after a short illness on January 19th, 2013. Born on November 2, 1920 to Earl and Mae (Buames) Mann, She has resided in the Johnstown/Caroga Lake area most of her adult life. Eleanor married Paul Klena in 1949. They spent 55 years together before his death in 2004. She was also pre-deceased by her siblings, a brother...
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Mark Joseph Lontrato
January 13, 2013
Mark Joseph Lontrato, 46, a life-long resident of Rotterdam, NY passed suddenly and peacefully into the arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Mark was a 1984 graduate of Schalmont High School and received an Associate's Degree in Business Management from SCCC . He worked intermittently for the federal government in Latham and the US Census Bureau in Cohoes. He was a competitive billiards...
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William R. Legere
June 8, 1952 - January 13, 2013
Favorite Brother Bill lost his long fight with lung issues Saturday morning January 13th. Thankfully, he is no longer struggling with this incurable condition; sadly he is gone. Born in Schenectady, Bill was the son of the late Charles and Daisy (Hoyt) Legere and a graduate of Schalmont Schools. The head of maintenance and grounds for the Bond Funeral Home for over 39 years, Bill retired in 2010....
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David J. Dutelle
January 13, 2013
David J Dutelle passed away at home in the loving arms of his family after a long and courageous battle with cancer on January 13, 2013 at the age of 56.
David is predeceased by his mother, Mary Bartling Dutelle and his father, James Edward Dutelle.David is survived by his loving wife and best friend, Anne Oles Dutelle, of 35 years. David is lovingly remembered by his children, Sarahanne (John)...
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Jeannine Lloyd
January 12, 2013
Jeannine Lloyd, 89, of Schenectady passed away peacefully on Saturday January 12, 2013 at the Guilderland Center Nursing Home. Born in St Helens, England, she was the daughter of the late Christopher and Jermaine (Bille) Coates. Jeannine was a graduate of Crowley College in England. She was employed as a Teacher for 25 years for St Agnes School. Jeannine enjoyed ice skating at the RPI Fieldhouse...
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Anita L. Giles
January 11, 2013
Anita L. Giles, 62, of Schenectady passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on Friday January 11, 2013. Born in the Bronx, she was the daughter of the late William and Myrtle (Hepburn) Banks. Anita was employed as a Secretary for Orange Ford in Albany. She is survived by two daughters Kim Raysor (Andre) of Schenectady and Andrea Giles (Michael Gaillard) of Schenectady, her Life...
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Helene E. Thomas
January 11, 2013
Helene E. Thomas, 83, of Mariaville died Friday January 11, 2013 at Ellis Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Born in London, England, she was the daughter of the late William and Ada (Brown) Thomas. Helene was first employed as an Office Worker for the General Electric Company in Schenectady and then as a Bus Driver for the Scotia Glenville School District. She was a member of the GE...
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Michael J. Albers
January 30, 1963 - January 11, 2013
Michael J. Albers died Friday morning January 11, 2013 at Ellis hospital in Schenectady. Born in Schenectady, Michael was the son of the late Lynnwood Albers and the Late Doris Leffingwell Albers and educate in Schenectady City Schools. Survivors include his partner of over 19 years Joseph Yanus of Schenectady and his sister Debra Shuman (William) of Rochester as well as several aunts, uncles,...
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Constance Bumbardatore
June 23, 1918 - January 11, 2013
Constance Bumbardatore 94 died Friday morning January 11th at Kingsway Arms Nursing Home in Schenectady, Born in Delanson, Constance was the daughter of the late Pasquale and Camille (Matarazzo) Mazzarella and a graduate of Duanesburg Central Schools, St Mary's Hospital School of Nursing and received her Bachelor's degree from Russell Sage College in 1970. A teacher and head of the Nursing...
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Harold W. Chrysler
July 13, 1926 - January 6, 2013
Harold W. Chrysler 86 of Rotterdam and Palm Bay, Florida died Sunday January 6th at Ellis hospital in Schenectady. Born and educate in Schenectady, Harold was the son of the late Willard and Ella (Bond) Chrysler. Harold was also predeceased by his 1st wife of 32 years Almeda (Peterson) Chrysler who died in 1986, a son Gary Chrysler and step-son Timothy Luke. Retired in 1986 from the General...
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Ralph A. Whitney
January 6, 2013
Ralph A. Whitney, 86, of Rotterdam passed away on Sunday January 6, 2013 at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady with his family at his side.
Ralph was born in Newark, NJ on January 26, 1926. He was the son of Nelson J. Whitney and Florence Knight. He is a graduate of Amenia, NY High School and Blair Academy, NJ. During World War II he was a member of the US Army Air Corp in 1944-1945. He then...
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R. Michaela French
February 6, 1926 - January 4, 2013
R. Michaela French was born in England in 1926, the fourth of five children. She met and married Robert French during World War II and returned with him to live in Schenectady. She raised five daughters before pursuing a career in education. Michaela was a long-time resident of Schenectady's Historic District, where the community, architecture and Mohawk River reminded her of England. Michaela...
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Florence Bouck
January 3, 2013
Florence Bouck, 77, of Rotterdam passed away Thursday January 3, 2013 at the Dutch Manor Nursing Home in Rotterdam. Born in Schenectady, she was the daughter of Harold and Edna (Vallor) Diver. She was a graduate of Nott Terrace High School in Schenectady. Florence was a Clerical Worker at St. Clares Hospital in Schenectady for many years. She is predeceased by her husband Clinton Bouck Sr. whom...
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Mary Stella Greco
September 28, 1930 - January 1, 2013
Mary Stella Greco, 82, died Tuesday, January 1st 2012 at her home in Schenectady. Born and educated in Schenectady, Mary Stella was the daughter of the late Saverio and Immaculata (Peronaci) Greco and had attended SCCC. In 1956, Mary Stella entered the missionary community of the Daughters of Mary, Health of the Sick. She missioned to the Guatemalan highlands among the Mayan people and later did...
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Arthur J. Kahkejian
October 11, 1929 - December 29, 2012
Arthur J. Kahkejian 83 died Saturday morning December 29th at his home in Rotterdam. Born in Troy, NY, Arthur was the son of the late Manuel and Margaret (Sheregian) Kahkejian and the brother of the late Edward Kahkejian. A 1951 graduate of RPI with a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Arthur taught at HVCC for a short time then went to work for the General Electric Company where he was the owner...
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Helen E. Kenny
December 19, 1925 - December 26, 2012
Helen Solar Kenny, born December 19, 1925 in Johnstown, NY and died peacefully surrounded by her family on December 26, 2012 at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady. She was the daughter of the late John and Mary (Palkovic) Solar. Helen grew up in Johnstown with her 4 siblings and after graduation from high school worked at secretarial jobs in Johnstown and Gloversville. Helen Solar married Leslie Kenny...
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Edward S. Korabic
May 1, 1921 - December 24, 2012
Edward S. Korabic 91 of Rotterdam died surrounded by family at Ellis Hospital December 24, 2012, Born in Monessen, PA, Edward was the son of the late Walter and Anna Korabic. A graduate of Wilber H. Lynch High School and Veterans Vocational School, Edward served with the United States Army during WWII. A tool maker at the General Electric Company, Edward retired in 1984 after 44 years of service....
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Harold E. Harlow
June 22, 1925 - December 21, 2012
Harold E. Harlow, 87, passed away peacefully on December 21, 2012. He was born in Herkimer, NY on June 22, 1925. Harold earned a Purple Heart for his Army service in the D-Day invasion. He was wounded at St. Loo, Normandy, France. He served from 1943 to 1946 in the 30th Infantry Division, 119th Infantry Regiment, Antitank Company. Harold worked for the General Electric R & D Center for 35 years,...
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Donald E. Faulkner
December 16, 1916 - December 19, 2012
Donald E. Faulkner 96 died peacefully Wednesday afternoon December 19th at his daughter's home. Born in Schenectady, he was the son of the late Joseph E. and Adah (Hickox) Faulkner. Donald attended Van Corlaer and then Mont Pleasant High Schools. He was employed in the turbine department at the General Electric Company, holding many positions over the years before his retirement as purchasing...
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Lillian Giagiacomo
July 1, 1926 - December 16, 2012
Lillian Giagiacomo 86 died Sunday December 16th at Ellis Hospital. Born in Schenectady, Lillian was the daughter of the late Nicola and Margaret (Anunziatta) Giagiacomo and sister of the late Lillian Giagiacomo, Marlene Johnson, Palma Mortka, Albert Giacomo, George Giacomo and Richard Como. A graduate of Mont Pleasant High School, she worked for the federal government as a secretary before her...
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Arlene Harp
April 27, 1919 - December 14, 2012
Arlene Harp 93 of Schenectady and formerly of Patterson,NJ died Friday December 14, 2012 at Ellis hospital. Born in Amsterdam, Arlene was the daughter of the late Benger and Gertrude(Jackson)Lewis. A former packer for Poplar Merchandise, a nurses aide at Alps Nursing Home in New Jersey and also had worked at the Army Depot in Troy during WW2. Arlene was a member of Order of the Eastern Star...
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Ronald Porky Fennicks
July 23, 1943 - December 11, 2012
Ronald "Porky" Fennicks died Tuesday December 11th at Albany Stratton Medical Center, Albany. Born in Schenectady, NY, he was the son of the late William and Jeanette (Lewis) Fennicks. A graduate of Linton High School, Porky was a selector at Adirondack Beverage Company for over 18 years prior to his retirement. A Vietnam War veteran, he enjoyed both fishing and golf. Predeceased by his first...
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Margaret E. Zubal
December 8, 2012
Margaret E. Zubal, 78, of Edinburg passed away Saturday December 8, 2012 at St. Mary's Hospital in Amsterdam. Born in Schenectady, she was the daughter of the late Samuel and Sarah (Swatling) Van Patten. She was the co-owner of Zubal's Market in Rotterdam for many years. Margaret was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Schenectady. She was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary at the Hildebrand...
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Carolyn Giroux Di Nola
December 8, 2012
Carolyn Giroux Di Nola, 59, of Niskayuna, passed away Saturday December 8, 2012 at Diamond Hill Nursing Home in Troy. Born in Ft. Mead, MD she was the daughter of the late Paul Giroux and Avis (St. Louis) Giroux of Niskayuna. Carolyn was employed as a Secretary in the Department of Special Education for the Schenectady School District. Besides her mother, she is survived by her daughter Rachel Di...
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Ruth E. Van Schaick
December 8, 2012
Ruth E. Van Schaick, 92 of Rotterdam passed away Saturday December 8, 2012 at Kingsway Arms Nursing Home in Schenectady. Born in Oneonta, NY, she was the daughter of the late Percy and Edna (Hazard) Smallin. Ruth graduated from Oneonta High School and the Crane Conservatory of Music at SUNY Potsdam. She was a Music Teacher in the Schalmont School District for 20 years, retiring in 1975. Ruth was...
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Earl A. Cronk, Jr.
December 7, 2012
Earl A. Cronk Jr., 45, of Rotterdam passed away Friday December 7, 2012 at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady. Born in Cornwall, NY, he was the son of Earl and Carol (Sanford) Cronk Sr of New Windsor, NY. He was a graduate of SUNY Binghamton. Earl was a Senior Category Manager for the Golub Corporation in Schenectady. He was a member of Our Lady Queen of Peace Church in Rotterdam. Earl was a coach...
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Edmondo A. Ferraro
December 3, 2012
Edmondo A. Ferraro, 90, of Rotterdam passed away Monday evening December 3, 2012 at the Diamond Hill Nursing Home in Troy. Born in Utica, NY, he was the son of the late Bruno and Luigia (Cumini) Ferraro. Edmondo was employed in maintenance for the Schenectady County Community College. He was a member of St. Paul the Apostle Church in Schenectady. In Italy Edmondo studied various classical art...
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Carolyn M. Warren
August 23, 1920 - November 30, 2012
Carolyn M. Warren 92 died Friday November 30, 2012 at home surrounded by her family. Born and educated in Schenectady, she was the daughter of the late William and Caroline (Motorstock) Thorpe and a graduate of Nott Terrace High School and Mildred Ellie Business School. An executive Assistant for the NYS Assembly in Albany for 38 years, Carolyn also was the owner operator of the Hague Motel in...
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Donald E. Mayer
July 9, 1964 - November 29, 2012
Donald E. Mayer, 48, of Clifton Park died Thursday, November 29th, 2012 at Ellis Hospital. Born in Schenectady, Donald was the son of Mae (Mayer) Dillon and David Palmateer. A supervisor for Matrix IMF in Ballston Spa, Donald currently worked in the same capacity at Gene's Cleaning Systems in Ballston Spa. A member of the Hibernians and the Rotterdam Elks, Donald in survived by his mother, Mae...
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Elaine C. Deay
October 30, 1936 - November 29, 2012
Elaine C. Deay 76 of Delanson and Brooksville, Fl., died Thursday Morning November 29th at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady. Born and educated in Schenectady, she was a graduate of Draper High School. A former civilian clerk for the army depot, Elaine was manager of food service for Schalmont Central School for many years. She was a member of Our Lady of Fatima Church in Delanson, the Princetown...
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Wayne A. Watson
September 19, 1959 - November 28, 2012
Wayne A. Watson, 53, of Rotterdam Junction died suddenly Wednesday, November 28th 2012 at Ellis Hospital. Born in Schenectady, Wayne was the son of the late Richard and Irene (Countermine) Watson and the brother of the late Michelle Watson. Educated at Schalmont Schools, Wayne is survived by his sisters, Sandra Adair (Mark) of Schenectady, Patti Petchel (Roy) of Duanesburg and his brothers...
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Donna L. Masterpolo
July 10, 1936 - November 27, 2012
Donna L. Masterpolo, 76, died peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on Tuesday November 27, 2012. Born in Schenectady, she was the daughter of the late Leo and Geraldine (Edwards) Dunn. A former employee at Grand Union in Schenectady for many years, Donna enjoyed reading and crossword puzzles. She is survived by her daughter, Janet Ellen Luce (Edward) of Rotterdam, grandchildren,...
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Bruno P. Ferraro
November 26, 2012
Bruno P. Ferraro, 64, of Pattersonville passed away Monday November 26, 2012 surrounded by his loving family at John Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, MD. Born in Udine, Italy, he was the son of the Edmondo and Anita (Ceppellotti) Ferraro of Schenectady. He served in the Army Reserve. Bruno was employed as a General Superintendant for DiGesare Mechanical Inc in Guilderland before retiring in April...
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Gail J. Blacklock
May 1, 1943 - November 21, 2012
Gail Thorley (Jochum) Blacklock, 69, of Rotterdam, New York, passed away on November 21, 2012, surrounded by her husband, children, siblings and friends. Gail was born May 1, 1943, in Flushing, New York, and was a graduate of Huntington High School. She was the daughter of Henry L. Jochum Jr., and Jane C. Cocklin, devoted wife of the Reverend Charles W. Blacklock, loving mother of Scott L....
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Beth Anne Smith
July 9, 1959 - November 20, 2012
Beth Anne Smith, 53, of Cobleskill, passed away on Tuesday, November 20, 2012 at Cobleskill Regional Hospital. Born in Schenectady, she was the daughter of the late Elizabeth Smith. Beth Anne attended Day Hab at Schoharie County ARC in Middleburgh. She was an athlete in the Special Olympics and enjoyed playing bingo and spending time with her friends. Besides her mother, Beth Anne is predeceased...
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Betty Mae Rolfe Scofield
August 2, 1925 - November 18, 2012
Betty Mae (Rolfe) Scofield, 87, of Rotterdam passed away at home on Sunday November 18, 2012. Born in Schenectady, she was the daughter of Marcus and Helen (VanWormer) Rolfe. She was employed as a Clerk in the Mail Department for the General Electric Company for 13 years, retiring in 1954. Betty enjoyed ceramics, sewing and dressmaking. She was a very strong and independent woman. Betty is...
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Joan Ruth Barber
July 18, 1934 - November 17, 2012
Joan Ruth Countermine Barber 78 passed away November 17, 2012 at Ellis Hospital with her family by her side from her battle with Myelodysplastic Syndrome (Leukemia). Joan was born on July 18th 1934 in Rotterdam to the late Marie (Seehase) Countermine and the late Clarence Countermine. She was the step-daughter of the late Edna (Howenstien) Countermine. Joan attended Draper High School and met and...
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Frederick P. O'Neill
July 10, 1937 - November 17, 2012
Frederick P. O'Neill 75 died Saturday morning November 17, 2012 at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady. Born in Summit, NY, he was the son of the late Hugh and Doris (Rifenburgh) O'Neill. A truck driver for many years, Frederick retired from J.A. Carman of Albany. An avid outdoorsman, Frederick is survived by his children, Donna L. Wells and Mark E. O'Neill (Carrie Schrader) both of Rotterdam, his...
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Rosemarie M. Zarnofsky
November 19, 1944 - November 16, 2012
Rosemarie Zarnofsky, 67, passed away Friday November 16th at Ellis Hospital. Born in Schenectady, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Constance Zarnofsky.Besides her parents, she is predeceased by a sister Carmella Plante and brother Julius Zarnofsky. Rosemarie is survived by her brother Charles Zarnofsky of Scotia and several nieces and nephews. A mass of Christian burial will be held...
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Vincent J. D'Alessandris
September 30, 1917 - November 12, 2012
Vincent J. D'Alessandris 95 passed away Monday evening November 12th at his home surrounded by his family. Born in Fonda, NY, he was the son of the late Joseph and Mary (Zannitto) D'Alessandris and a graduate of Mont Pleasant High School. A World War II Army veteran, Vincent participated in the Battle of the Bulge. Employed by the General Electric for over 40 years, he retired in 1979. He was a...
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