Obituaries
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...
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...
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...
Lily Concetta Brown
Jan 4, 2026
NISKAYUNA - With heavy hearts the family of Lily Concetta Brown of Niskayuna announce the unexpected passing of our much loved, bright, beautiful and bubbly Lily on January 4th, 2026 at Ellis Hospital.
Lily was born on April 13th, 2000 in Niskayuna to Sean and Lynn (Orsini) Brown. Lily graduated from Niskayuna High School with a Regents diploma in 2018. Lily...
Virginia J. "Gynni" Ferlazzo
Jan 1, 2026
SCHENECTADY – Virginia “Gynni” Ferlazzo, 77, entered into eternal peace on January 1, 2026 at Ellis Hospital.
Gynni was born in Schenectady a daughter of the late Guy and Marion (Phelps) Pucci. She was a 1966 graduate of Linton High School and worked for the Ellis Hospital Foundation, retiring in 2003 after 27 years of service. Gynni was a sweet, loving...
Carol A. Roscioli DiPace
Dec 28, 2025
SCHENECTADY – Carol Ann Roscioli DiPace, 82, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Sunday, December 28, 2025, surrounded by the love she so generously gave throughout her life.
Carol was born in Schenectady, the beloved daughter of the late Rocco and Elvira (Caschera) Roscioli. A lifelong resident of the community she cherished, she was a graduate of local schools and devoted...
Frances A. "Francesca" Leo
Dec 22, 2025
SCHENECTADY – Frances A. Leo, 94, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Monday, December 22, 2025, following a long and well-lived life.
Born in Schenectady, Frances was the daughter of the late Louis and Mary Monzo Leo. She was a graduate of Nott Terrace High School and went on to work as an executive secretary for the Hearing Society of San...
David H. Carach
Dec 17, 2025
SCHENECTADY - David H. Carach, 77, passed away on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, after many years of illness. He was born in Schenectady, a son of the late Herman and Mary Pena Carach. He graduated from Linton High School and earned an associate degree in computer science from Fulton Montgomery Community College, anticipating a stable career in a growing field....
Rodney R. Johnston
Dec 11, 2025
Rodney Rhea Johnston Sr. Of Schenectady, NY died on December 11, 2025, at Ellis hospital surrounded by his wife of 47 years, his four children and three grandsons. Rod was born in Lebanon, Tennessee to Otis and Eloise Johnston on January 3, 1941.
Left to cherish his memory, his wife, AnneMarie (Tessitore) Johnston. His devoted children: Brianna (James)Ward, Rodney Rhea Johnston...
Jerri Lee McIntosh Scranton Hill
Dec 9, 2025
SCHENECTADY - Jerri McIntosh Scranton Hill, 64, passed away on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at Ellis Hospital, after a short illness. She is now at peace, joined once again with her beloved husband Fred and those she loved who have gone before her.
Born on April 2, 1961, in Schenectady, Jerri was the daughter of the late William and Marjorie McIntosh....
Zeidy Rodriguez
Dec 8, 2025
ALBANY – Evette Zenaida ‘Zeidy’ Rodriguez, 56, whose gentle nature and boundless love made her a treasure to all who knew her, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 8, 2025.
Zeidy was born in Manhattan, on June 25, 1969, the daughter of Lewis Rodriguez and Ruth Pimentel. She graduated high school and earned her associate degree, a milestone that brought her...
Donna Taber Murphy
Dec 1, 2025
SCHENECTADY – Donna Taber Murphy, 65, passed away on Monday, December 1, 2025 at home after a sudden illness.
Donna was born in Schenectady, the daughter of the late Walter and Julie Daversa Taber. She was a 1978 graduate of Linton High School and worked for the NYS Department of Taxation and Finance for 37 years. Donna was the heart of...
Bennie Izzo
Nov 30, 2025
SCHENECTADY-Benjamin “Bennie” Izzo, Sr., 85, passed peacefully into eternal rest on Sunday, November 30, 2025 at his home, surrounded by his loving family after a long, courageous and well fought battle with cancer.
Bennie was born in Schenectady, a son of the late Louis and Antoinette Lupi Izzo, Sr. He attended Nott Terrace High School and began work at Rayco Upholstery,...
Pamela S. Margas
Nov 26, 2025
GLENVILLE – Pamela S. Margas, 59, entered peacefully into eternal rest on November 26, 2025.
A wonderful mother, friend, sister and aunt. An accomplished operating room nurse for thirty five years. She loved her favorite music and movies. She loved to laugh. She loved doing things for and taking care of people. Everyone will always remember her for her homemade jam...
Robert Matarazzo
Nov 26, 2025
SCHENECTADY – Robert “Bobby” Matarazzo, 76, a lifelong resident of Schenectady, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, November 26, 2025.
Born in Schenectady, he was the son of the late Louis and Antoinette (Ciccarelli) Matarazzo. Bobby graduated from Linton High School and worked for Adirondack Beverage and later for the City of Schenectady in the Parks and Recreation Department, before beginning...
Angela Ferrandino
Nov 25, 2025
ROTTERDAM – Angela Ferrandino, 91, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. Born in Albany, Angela was the daughter of the late Samuel and Giovanna Florio DiMura. She grew up on Madison Avenue, raised by hardworking Italian parents who instilled in her a deep sense of dedication and strong work ethic....
Richard R. Scott
Nov 2, 2025
Richard Ray Scott was born on May 4 1934 in Mine Hill New Jersey. The son of Melba Mae Nichols and Richard Ray Scott. His father, Richard, was killed in the Hercules armament factory explosion on September 12, 1940. His mother Melba, who eventually remarried a combat veteran of WWII and Korea, moved the family to Aberdeen Maryland where they...
Gloria E. Leo
Oct 24, 2025
ROTTERDAM JUNCTION – It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Gloria E. Leo, on Friday, October 24, 2025 at home with her loving family at her side.
Gloria was born July 7, 1927, to John and May (Larabee) Dawson. She grew up in West Glenville and Scotia, surrounded by farm animals, cats and dogs.
Gloria worked...
Subscribe
Get alerts when new obituaries are posted
