Obituaries
Karen Farber
Apr 6, 2026
Karen Farber Obituary
July 29, 1943-April 6, 2026
Karen was much loved by her parents, J.A. Cobb, Jr. and Johnnie Melba Payne Cobb. Karen was born in Hugo, Oklahoma, where Johnnie was living with her parents while J.A. served in the Army Air Corps. In 1946, Karen welcomed a sister Sharon to the family. Karen was very close to her maternal grandparents,...
Patricia J. Jacobson
Apr 3, 2026
GLENVILLE – Patricia J. Jacobson, 85, entered into eternal rest, on Good Friday, April 3, 2026, at home surrounded by her loving family.
Pat was born in New London, CT, the daughter of the late Thomas and Evelyn DeWitt Henry. She located to Schenectady and was a graduate of Linton High School. She worked as a cashier at Save Way and...
Gere H. Brostrand
Apr 3, 2026
SCHENECTADY – Gere Brostrand, 78, passed peacefully into eternal life on Good Friday, April 3, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.
Gere was born in Schenectady, the daughter of the late Carl and Lois Harding Brostrand.
She retired from Sylvestri Dry Cleaners, in Albany, after many years of service.
Gere was predeceased by her parents, her beloved son, Randy Myers; cherished...
Philomena "Phyllis" "Mrs. D" Derenske
Mar 29, 2026
Philomena (Phyllis – Mrs. ‘D’) Derenske
After 58 years of marriage and nearly 14 years of waiting, on March 29, 2026 the Lord sent the angels and butterflies to escort our Mom and Grandma to finally reunite her – for all eternity – to the love of her life, her husband and our Dad and Grandpa – Al Derenske, Sr.
Born March...
Americo Cerrone
Mar 26, 2026
SCHENECTADY - Americo Cerrone, 90, passed away peacefully on March 26, 2026, at home surrounded by his devoted family. Born October 20, 1935, in Broccostella, Province of Frosinone, Italy, he was the beloved son of the late Loreto and Loreta Iafrate Cerrone.
Americo immigrated to Schenectady in 1961, like so many seeking opportunities and a better life. He was employed by...
Father Albin Fusco, O.F.M.
Mar 7, 2026
SCHENECTADY - Father Albin Fusco, O.F.M., 96, a native of Schenectady, passed to eternal life on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at the Teresian House, where he had resided for the past several years.
Born Dominic Armando Fusco in Schenectady on December 28, 1929, he was the son of Pasquale and Albina (Fracasso) Fusco. He was a graduate of Nott Terrace High...
Richard G. Samulovitch
Mar 4, 2026
Richard Glenn Samulovitch, an extraordinary person, left this world after months of declining health and within a week of a diagnosis of a brave cancer battle peacefully at Ellis Hospital. Born to Fred and Rosemary on February 6, 1964, Richard embodied the spirit of resilience. Richard possessed a unique ability to uplift those around him even during sorrow. During early...
Lewis A. Pepicelli
Feb 14, 2026
NISKAYUNA – Lewis A. Pepicelli, 89, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, February 14, 2026.
Lewis was born in Schenectady the son of the late James and Louise (DeLuke) Pepicelli. He graduated from Mt. Pleasant High School, where he excelled in track. Lewis entered the US Air Force, serving from 1959-1964, where he received his Associate’s degree from Gunter Branch...
Arthur William DeBraccio, Jr.
Feb 12, 2026
ARTHUR WILLIAM DEBRACCIO JR
Rotterdam- Arthur passed away peacefully on February 12, 2026 after a short illness.
Arthur was born November 30, 1932 to Arthur Sr and Agnes Mae (Bovaird) DeBraccio. Characteristic of a true child of the Depression years, he started working at a young age and never stopped. He once made a list of all of his occupations but stopped...
Maria E. Farina
Feb 10, 2026
ROTTERDAM – Marie E. Glennon Farina, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at Ellis Hospital.
Marie was born in Schenectady, the daughter of the late William and Isabel Pellegrino Glennon, and was a 1963 graduate of Linton High School. She began her working life at the Schenectady Library and later worked alongside her Aunt Edith at the...
Angelo Coppola
Feb 8, 2026
SCHENECTADY – Angelo Coppola, 88, of Carrie St. entered peacefully into eternal rest, at home in the comfort of his loving family. He went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 8, 2026.
Angelo was the son of the late Pasquale and Mariangela Coppola and the husband of the late Titina Coppola for over 60 years.
Angelo was predeceased by...
Mark John Glodny, Jr.
Feb 4, 2026
SCHENECTADY – It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved Mark on February 4, 2026.
Mark was a kind and gentle man, with a warm heart and deep love for his family and friends. His humor and caring nature touched everyone who had the privilege of knowing him.
Mark was a devoted companion, friend, and above all,...
Diem Bui
Jan 31, 2026
GUILDERLAND - Bui Thi Hong Diem, lovingly known as Diem Bui, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at Albany Medical Center, following a sudden cerebral hemorrhage.
Diem was born on Thursday, June 2, 1983, in Duc Chanh Town, Quang Ngai, Vietnam, the beloved daughter of Bui Hong Mai and Nguyen Thi Luan. She received her education in Vietnam before...
Robert B. Underhill
Jan 28, 2026
GLENVILLE - Robert B. Underhill, 91, of Glenville, passed away Wednesday, January 28, at Albany Medical Center following a fall at his residence.
Born in 1934 at Ellis Hospital to Benjamin and Ada (Collins) Underhill, Robert was a lifelong area resident and a 1953 graduate of the former Mont Pleasant High School.
Bob began working at a young age, delivering newspapers for...
Vincent Schiavo
Jan 23, 2026
Vincent “Vince” Schiavo passed away peacefully on January 23, 2026.
A proud graduate of Linton High School, Class of 1981, Vince was a dedicated student-athlete who excelled in both football and baseball. His love of athletics and education guided him to the State University of New York at Cortland, where he enjoyed playing football and earned his undergraduate degree, and later...
Norma C. Norat Ortiz
Jan 20, 2026
SCHENECTADY — Norma C. Norat Ortiz, 97, passed away peacefully on January 20, 2026, at home, surrounded by her loving family.
Norma was born in Juncos, Puerto Rico, on November 17, 1928, the daughter of the late Juan Pablo Norat and Maximina Ortiz. She graduated from the Commercial Institute of Puerto Rico, where she earned a degree in accounting. She later...
Charles R. 'Chuck' Evans
Jan 13, 2026
ROTTERDAM – Charles R. ‘Chuck’ Evans, 74, passed away at home on Tuesday, January 13, 2026,
Chuck was born in Niskayuna, the son of the late Charles and Jean (Lyons) Evans. He was a 1969 graduate of Mohonasen High School and later attended Schenectady County Community College. Chuck spent 30 years with the United States Postal Service, first as a carrier...
Sikander Samuel
Jan 12, 2026
Niskayuna, New York—Sikander Samuel, 50, passed away on January 12, 2026, in Albany due to a tragic car accident at his work place. He was born on January 1, 1976, to Samuel Ilyas and Rani Samuel.
Sikander grew up in Lahore, Pakistan, where he attended Laal School. From a young age, he showed curiosity, intelligence, and a natural ability to learn...
Patricia A. Gabree
Jan 11, 2026
ROTTERDAM – Patricia A. Gabree, 71, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Sunday, January 11, 2026, at Albany Medical Center Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.
Patty was born in Schenectady, the daughter of the late James and Katherine (Lynch) Shiely. She was a 1972 graduate of Schalmont High School and later attended Hudson Valley Community College.
Patty worked in various positions...
Paula Ann DeGasperis
Jan 10, 2026
ROTTERDAM – Paula A. DeGasperis, 78, entered into eternal peace on Saturday, January 10, 2026, at Ellis Hospital.
Paula was born in Saratoga Springs, the daughter of the late Chris and Angelina Scappalura Andreakris. She was a graduate of Saratoga High School and Fulton-Montgomery Community College.
Paula began her professional career with Travelers Insurance and later went on to a long and...
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