Obituaries
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...
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...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Paula A. Colucci
May 7, 2026
SCHENECTADY - Paula A. Colucci, 74, entered into eternal rest peacefully on Thursday, May 7, 2026, at Saratoga Hospital, surrounded and supported by the love and comfort of her family. Strong-willed and independent, Paula handled her health struggles quietly and in her own way.
Born in Schenectady, Paula was the daughter of the late Clifford and Louise (Rosa) Wood. She was...
Rita "Lela" Bradt
May 6, 2026
Rita “Lela” Bradt, 89
January 16, 1937 – May 6, 2026
On May 6, 2026, beloved grandmother, Lela passed away peacefully in her sleep. As of her passing, Lela will be reunited in open arms with many of her loved ones.
Lela is predeceased by her late husband, Charles Bradt Sr, her parents Anthony and Antoinette (Corraro) Farina, her sisters, Rose “Dolly” Gentile,...
Louisa A. Aunchman
Apr 20, 2026
Schenectady – Louisa A. DeVincenzo Aunchman, 75, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Monday, April 20, 2026, at home surrounded by her loving family.
Louisa was born on April 3, 1951, a daughter of the late Frank DeVincenzo and Anna Ballone. She was a graduate of Mont Pleasant High School and then went on to fulfill a successful career at St....
Victor O. Nava
Apr 17, 2026
ALBANY – Victor O. Nava, 95, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Friday, April 17, 2026. Victor was born in Mexico City, Mexico, on December 23, 1930, the son of the late Luis and Carmen Echeverria Nava. He was raised and educated in Mexico City, where he also attended college. In the summer of 1954, Victor immigrated to the United...
Nancy Lecce
Apr 15, 2026
Obituary – Nancy Lecce
LECCE, NANCY, 98, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 15. Born in 1927, Nancy was the beloved daughter of Rosa and Guiseppe Pironi of Schenectady. Upon her parents’ deaths when she was 13 years old, Nancy and her siblings were cared for by Helen and Carmel Lauracella.
Nancy was the loving wife of Joseph Lecce (deceased), and sister...
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