Obituaries

Rodney 'Rod' J. Hubert

Rodney 'Rod' J. Hubert

Aug 13, 2026

SCHENECTADY - Rodney Hubert, lovingly known as Rod, passed away peacefully on August 13, 2026, at the age of 73. He was born on June 10, 1953, and was a graduate of Niskayuna High School and Schenectady Community College. Rod lived a life full of stories, laughter, friendship, and an unwavering love for animals. 

He worked many years at Lawless Manufacturing...

Jo-Ann Gizzi McNulty

Jo-Ann Gizzi McNulty

Aug 12, 2026



GLENVILLE – Jo-Ann Gizzi McNulty, 83, entered into eternal peace on Wednesday, August 12th at home surrounded by her beloved family.

Jo-Ann was born on Monroe Street in Schenectady, a daughter of the late Michael and Teresa Lupi Gizzi. She was educated locally, and lived on VanVranken Avenue where she met her future husband in 1958. Jo-Ann was proud of her...

Peter Panetta

Peter Panetta

Aug 5, 2026



Rotterdam – Pierino ‘Peter’ Panetta, 92, entered into eternal on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, rest with his beloved wife at his side.

Peter was born in Fontechiari, Province of Frosinone, Italy, a son of Pietro and Angela (Gizzi) Panetta. As a teenager, he immigrated to the United States with his family, embracing the opportunities of his new home while remaining proud...

Sr. Maria Rosa Querini

Sr. Maria Rosa Querini

Aug 3, 2026

Sister Maria Rosa Querini, M.P.V.

With profound gratitude for a life lived entirely in service to God and His people, the Venerini Sisters, the parish family of Saint Anthony's Church, and the countless lives she touched announce that Sister Maria Rosa Querini, M.P.V., entered peacefully into eternal life on August 3, 2026 at Ellis Hospital with nearly six decades of devoted...

Paul Angerami

Paul Angerami

Jul 28, 2026

Daniel Island, SC – Paul V. Angerami, 83, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, comforted in his final days with his former stepdaughter at his side.

Paul was born in Schenectady, New York, the son of the late Paul J. and Rose Zarriello Angerami. He earned his bachelor's degree from the University of Southern Mississippi and dedicated...

Allen J. Graves

Allen J. Graves

Jul 26, 2026

ROTTERDAM - Allen J. Graves, 40, passed away Sunday, July 26, 2026 at St. Mary’s Hospital, embraced by the love of those who meant the most to him.

Allen was born on January 15, 1986, at Bellevue Hospital in Niskayuna; Allen was the son of George Graves and Sherrie Seastrand. He attended Mohonasen High School.

Allen worked as a finish carpenter and...

Sora Viola Bianchi

Sora Viola Bianchi

Jul 15, 2026

STILLWATER - Antonio and Mackenzie (née: Kelly) Bianchi, lovingly welcomed the birth of their beautiful daughter, Sora Viola Bianchi. She was known, cherished, and deeply loved throughout every day of her life before birth. Though they were not granted the time they had dreamed of with her, the love she brought into their lives will remain forever, and her memory...

Roger A. DeRonda

Roger A. DeRonda

Jul 15, 2026

SCHENECTADY- Roger Allen DeRonda, 63, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Wednesday, July 15th, 2026, at St. Peters Hospice Inn, surrounded by his loving family, special friend Dawn and his faithful four-legged friend Roxy.

Born on June 25th, 1963, the son of late Allen and Barbara DeRonda. He was a 1981 graduate of Amsterdam High School. Following graduation, he proudly enlisted...

Martin A. Corridore

Martin A. Corridore

Jul 9, 2026

Schenectady - Martin A. Corridore, 77, passed away peacefully, at the Stratton VA Hospital, leaving behind a lifetime of service, hard work, dedication to his family and many interests.

Born on April 2, 1949, at Walter Reed Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland, Martin was the son of the late Amedeo and Clara Baues Corridore. As the son of a career military...

Richard Daniel Steele

Richard Daniel Steele

Jul 7, 2026

Richard Daniel Steele, 58, passed away on Tuesday, July 7, 2026 after a life well lived. Born on January 3, 1968, in Schenectady, he was the beloved son of Robert A. Steele and the late Cheryl Masterpole.

Richard was a proud 1988 graduate of Linton High School. He will be remembered as a loving and caring soul whose distinctive walk, unforgettable...

Eric Villani

Eric Villani

Jul 2, 2026

COBLESKILL – Eric N. Villani, 61, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Thursday, July 2, 2026, following cardiac arrest.

Born on December 23, 1964, at Bellevue Hospital in New York City, Eric was the son of Harriet Berbary Villani and the late Paul J. Villani.

Eric graduated as the valedictorian of the Duanesburg Jr./Sr. High School Class of 1982 before earning...

Robert A. Simoni

Robert A. Simoni

Jul 2, 2026



Robert A. Simoni, 90, passed away peacefully on July 2, 2026. He was born on January 24, 1936, in New Haven, Connecticut, to the late Arsilia Ferro Simoni and Salvatore “Sam” Simoni.

As a young boy, Robert's family moved to Schenectady, New York, where he graduated from Nott Terrace High School. He proudly served his country in the United States Army...

Dominick 'Tony' Di Matteo

Dominick 'Tony' Di Matteo

Jun 27, 2026

SCHENECTADY – Dominick A. ‘Tony’ DiMatteo, 88, of Cullen Avenue, entered into eternal peace on Saturday, June 27 at, Glens Falls Hospital with his family at his side.

Dominick was born on February 14, 1938, in Alvignano, Province of Caserta, Italy, to the late Giuseppe and Nicolina Rosa Peretta DiMatteo. After living in Switzerland for nine years, he came to the...

Maxine L.R. Jeune-Pepper

Maxine L.R. Jeune-Pepper

May 24, 2026



ROTTERDAM – Maxine Jeune-Pepper, 51, passed away suddenly on Sunday, May 24, 2026, at her home with her family.

Maxine was born at Bellevue Hospital in Niskayuna on May 14, 1975, to the late Wilson and Patricia Jeune. Maxine grew up in East Greenbush and was a graduate of Columbia High School.

In 2002, Maxine married her beloved husband, Joseph. Together they...

Karl H. Schilling, Jr.

Karl H. Schilling, Jr.

May 24, 2026

IN LOVING MEMORY OF KARL HEINZ SCHILLING JR.

It is with deep love and sadness that we announce the passing of Karl Heinz Schilling, Jr. He peacefully left this world on May 24th 2026, at the age of 67.

Karl was born on October 18th 1958, in Schenectady, NY to Karl Schilling and Ellen Cuomo. Throughout his life, he touched countless hearts...

Luciano Capoccia

Luciano Capoccia

May 24, 2026



SCHENECTADY – Luciano Capoccia, 90, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Sunday, May 24, 2026 at home, surrounded by his loving family.

Luciano was born in Alvito, in the province of Frosinone, Italy, on February 6, 1936, a son of the late Domenico and Giuseppa (De Carolis) Capoccia. A hardworking young man, Luciano spent 18 years living and working in Brazil...

David W. Tuttle

David W. Tuttle

May 14, 2026



SCHENECTADY – David Wayne Tuttle, 67, passed away peacefully on May 14, 2026 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, NY, with his loving mother at his side.

David was born in Waterville, Maine, a son of Jo an LaJoy Palmer and the late Wayne Wesley Tuttle and Richard Palmer. After high school he entered the US Army where he served as...

Joseph A. Spadafora

Joseph A. Spadafora

May 14, 2026

SCHENECTADY – Joseph A. Spadafora, 92, a lifelong resident of Goosehill, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, May 14, 2026, after a long and well-lived life.

Joe was born in Rogliano, in the Province of Cosenza in the Calabria region of Italy, a son of the late Dominick and Rosina (Ubriaco) Spadafora. In 1947, his family immigrated to America. He attended...

Lillian Mae Macejka

Lillian Mae Macejka

May 9, 2026

SCHENECTADY - Lillian Mae Macejka, 87, passed away peacefully on May 9, 2026 at home, with her loving family at her side.

Lillian was born in Schenectady a daughter of the late Joseph and Julia Ganley Lipinski. She worked in the housekeeping department at Sunnyview Rehabilitation Hospital for many years. She was a loving woman who taught her children love, respect...

Sandra G. Laudato Anderson

Sandra G. Laudato Anderson

May 7, 2026

Sandra L. "Sandy" AndersonFebruary 13, 1942 – May 7, 2026Sandra L. "Sandy" Anderson, a lifelong resident of Niskayuna, New York, passed away suddenly on May 7, 2026. Born on February 13, 1942, she was the cherished daughter of the late Esther and Sylvester William Laudato.Sandy dedicated decades of service to her community as a beloved bus driver, greeting every passenger...