SCHENECTADY – Donald R. Kranick, 69, passed away on Monday at Ellis Hospital after a short illness. Donald was born and educated in Schenectady. He was a tradesman in construction and painting fields. He was predeceased by his parents and his brother George Kranick. Don was loved very much by his family, he is survived by his beloved wife, Darla Phillips Kranick; loving children, Paul and Lisa Kranick, of Schenectady, Kimberly Schaffer,...

SCHENECTADY – Theresa Ann Palkovic, 64, entered into eternal rest on Monday, at Ellis Hospital, surrounded by her adoring family. Theresa was born in Amsterdam on December 15, 1948 a daughter of the late John Palkovic and Geneveive Babrowicz. She attended Schenectady schools and continued her education at Spencer Business Institute. For 23 years, Theresa worked devoutly for the YWCA in Schenectady. She began her career working in various...

SCHENECTADY – Alfred J. Lombardi, 95, entered into the Arms of the Lord on Monday at Ingersoll Place, surrounded by his loving family. Al was born in Schenectady a son of the late Francesco and Maria Caldara Lombardi. He was a graduate of Mt. Pleasant High School and enlisted in the United States Army. He honorably served his Country as a corporal during WWII in the Central Pacific. On Sunday, December 7, 1941, Al witnessed and survived one...

ROTTERDAM – Robert J. Tower, Jr., 72, entered into eternal rest on Sunday morning at home after a brief illness, surrounded by his devoted wife and family. Bob was born in Staten Island, son of the late Robert J. and Rita (McCaffery) Tower. He graduated from Curtis High School, received a business and accounting degree from Albany Business College and a BA in Sociology from Russell Sage College. He honorably served his country in the United...

GLENVILLE – Anthony S. Randazzo, 83, died peacefully at St. Peter's Hospice, on Saturday with his loving family at his side. Anthony was born in Schenectady, the son of the late Frank and Rose Guisto Randazzo. He was a 1947 graduate of Mont Pleasant High School. Anthony worked for the gas turbine department of the General Electric Company and retired after 39 years of service in 1986. Anthony was a member of the G.E. Quarter Century club as...

SCHENECTADY – Margaret Puccetti, entered into eternal peace on Wednesday at her residence, she was 98 years old. Margaret was born in Schenectady on November 22, 1914 the daughter of Luigi and Angela Morrell Pirro. She attended vocational school and graduated as an LPN. She worked her entire career with Ellis Hospital, retiring in 1977 after many years of dedicated service. Margaret was a loving woman, dedicated to her work and her family...

Hagaman – Mark William "Sparky" Siatkowski, 57, passed away peacefully on Saturday at his residence after a valiant battle with illness. Mark was born on November 12, 1955, the son of Robert Siatkowski and the late Mary "Nina" Badalucco Siatkowski. He graduated from Scotia-Glenville High School and received his ASS degree from Fulton Montgomery Community College. He was employed at Agway for over 20 years, and then as a service tech for...

Mary Giovanina Emmi Spezza entered into eternal peace March 28, 2013 on Holy Thursday at the age of 92. Mary was born on December 5, 1920 in Canastota, NY. She was the third child of ten. Her parents Joseph and Angela (Alibrandi) Emmi were from Linguaglossa and Castiglione, Sicily. She attended Phoenix High School and was unable to finish her schooling due to the Great Depression. She always valued education although she was not able to pursue...