Obituaries
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...
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...
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