Obituaries
Debra Dantz Collins
Jan 8, 2023
SCHENECTADY - Debra Dantz Collins, 65, passed away at St. Peter’s Hospital on January 8, 2023. Debra was predeceased by her husband, Ricky Collins, mother, Janice Dantz Chalfont; brothers, Dennis and Timmy Dantz. She is survived by her twin daughters, Kelly (David) Cabrera and Kaylene Collins; grandsons, Bishop McDaniel and Grayson Cabrera; siblings, Robert J. (Denelle) Dantz, Sharon Dantz, Janice...
Donald I. Closson Jr.
Jan 7, 2023
ALBANY – Donald I. Closson, Jr. 79, passed away at St. Peter’s Hospital on Saturday, January 7, 2023. Don was born in Saratoga Springs, the son of Donald and Stella Clark Closson. He graduated from Saratoga Springs High School and honorably served in the US Air Force. Don was employed at the General Electric Company as a machinist, retiring after...
Charles H. Tillman Jr.
Jan 7, 2023
SCHENECTADY – Charles H. Tillman, Jr., 66, passed away at Ellis Hospital on Saturday, January 7, 2023, after a brief illness. Chuck was born in Schenectady, the son of the late Charles H. and Joan Payne Tillman, Sr. He graduated from Mont Pleasant High School and began work as a machinist at General Electric. Chuck was a jack and master...
Debra J. 'Debbie' Coppola
Jan 6, 2023
SCHENECTADY – Debra J. ‘Debbie’ Coppola, 71, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Friday, January 6, 2023, at Pine Haven Nursing Facility. Debbie was born on March 1, 1951, a daughter of Janet Barton Waldorph and the late Perry Waldorph. A natural caregiver, Debbie pursued a career in nursing, graduating from Ellis School of Nursing. She was a dedicated and...
Joseph P. Fusella Jr.
Jan 6, 2023
The Villages, FL - Joseph P. Fusella, Jr., 88, passed away peacefully on January 6, 2023, with his beloved wife, Joan, and his family by his side. Joe was born in Amsterdam, NY, on April 13, 1934, to Joseph and Carmela (Boscaino) Fusella. He graduated from Wilbur H. Lynch High School in 1952 and Bryant College in Providence, RI, in...
Alfred J. Articolo
Dec 30, 2022
ROTTERDAM – Alfred J. Articolo Sr, 98, entered into eternal life on Friday, December 30, 2022 surrounded by his loving family. Al was born in Schenectady, the son of the late George and Maria LaTerra Articolo. He graduated from Mt. Pleasant High School and honorably served in the United States Army Air Force. Al worked as a guard at KAPL,...
Thomas S. Lanza
Dec 25, 2022
SCHENECTADY – Thomas S. Lanza, 66, entered into eternal life on Christmas Day, at Ellis Hospital. Tom was born in Albany, the son of the late John and Joan Lanza. He attended Albany High School and worked for the NYS Department of Taxation and Finance, retiring after 28 years as a proud civil servant. Tom was a free spirit, laid...
William John Galka Ii
Dec 21, 2022
SCHENECTADY - William John Galka, II, 72, of 13 th Street, passed away after a long fought battle with grace and dignity, on Wednesday, December 21, 2022, at his most favorite place on earth, his loving home, with his beloved wife, his devoted son, William, III and his loving sister-in-law, Barbara at his side. Bill was born in Schenectady, the...
Phyllis J. Cusano
Dec 19, 2022
SCHENECTADY – Phyllis J. Cusano, 88, entered peacefully into eternal rest at home on Monday, December 19, 2022. Phyllis was born on December 27, 1933 in Bangor, Maine, the daughter of the late Myrle and Harriet Cole Joslin. Phyllis graduated from Robert E. Lee High School in Jacksonville, FL and attended business college. Phyllis met her husband John, in Jacksonville...
Rena M. Nicodemi
Dec 18, 2022
COLUMBUS OH - Rena M. Nicodemi, 100, passed away peacefully on December 18, 2022. Rena was born in San Costanzo, Province of Pesaro e Urbino in the Marche region of Italy, on March 31, 1922. She immigrated at the age of seven with her mother to the United States in 1929 and entered the country in New York City, through...
Stacie B. Iovinelli
Dec 10, 2022
GLENVILLE – Stacie B. Iovinelli, 46, passed away at Ellis Hospital on Saturday, December 10, 2022, after a brief illness, she fought a valiant battle. Stacie was born in Niskayuna on September 25, 1976, the daughter of the late Edward and Linda Terns Iovinelli. She grew up on the family compound in Glenville and was a 1994 graduate of Niskayuna...
Olga L. Zyskowski
Dec 6, 2022
GLENVILLE – Olga L. Zyskowski, 91, went home to the Lord on Tuesday, December 6, 2022, at home, surrounded by her loving family. Olga was born in Schenectady the daughter of the late Ernesto and Louise Mauriello Sabatelli. She was a graduate of Mont Pleasant High School. Olga was employed as an executive secretary locally for the General Electric, SCCC...
Paul S. Cirincione Jr.
Dec 5, 2022
SCHENECTADY - Paul S. Cirincione, Jr., 78, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, December 5, 2022. Paul was born in Schenectady the son of the late Paul and Marie Matarazzo Cirincione, Sr. He was a graduate of Linton High School and honorably served in the US Army. Paul worked as a truck driver, transporting mobile homes, before opening his...
Carmina Zullo
Nov 30, 2022
SCHENECTADY - Carmina Zullo, beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and friend of many, peacefully passed away at home, in the company of her family on November 30, 2022. She was 87 years old. Carmina was born on June 4, 1935, in Alvignano, Province of Caserta, Italy the daughter of Salvatore and Angela Mastroianni. She was married to Pietro Zullo in...
Mary Elizabeth 'Betsy' Insogna
Nov 29, 2022
GLENVILLE – Mary Elizabeth ‘Betsy’ Insogna, 77, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, November 29th at Ellis Hospital. Betsy was born in Schenectady on November 17, 1945, the daughter of the late Thomas and Mary Eaglesham. Betsy attended high school in Chicago, and went on to Missouri State University, in Springfield, MO. She relocated back to Schenectady and worked locally...
Jacklyn M. 'Jackie' Lane
Nov 28, 2022
SCHENECTADY – Jacklyn M. Lane, 72, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, November 28, 2022. Jackie was born in Oneonta on January 29, 1950, a daughter of the late Virginia Brockway. She graduated from Cherry Valley High School. Relocating to the Schenectady area, Jackie worked in the manufacturing field, including Coleco, Beechnut, and Georgia Pacific. In more recent years...
Onorio (Arnold) Puzzuoli
Nov 20, 2022
GLENVILLE – Onorio (Arnold ) Puzzuoli, 78, passed away peacefully at home on November 20, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. Onorio was born in Casalvieri, province of Frosinone, Italy. He was the son of the late Domenico and Maria (Salvatore) Puzzuoli. He came to the United States at the age of ten and was schooled in Schenectady. He was...
Ronald Carl Brach
Nov 12, 2022
Ronald Carl Brach left this earth on November 12, 2022, and is now with Jesus in his Heavenly Home. He was born in Newburgh, NY on April 15, 1939, to Ralph and Muriel Brach. Ron spent his childhood in Pine Bush, NY, and,as a student at Pine Bush High School, was a talent both on the baseball diamond and the...
Nolan Denison
Nov 6, 2022
GLENVILLE – Nolan Denison, 58, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, November 6th, 2022, at home. Nolan was born in Starkville, MS, on June 19, 1964, the beloved only son of Glenda Denison and the late Oscar Joseph Denison, Jr. Nolan spent his youth in Gulfport, MS, and Texas. He was a 1982 graduate of Burnt Hills - Ballston Lake High School....
Florence T. Napolitana
Oct 27, 2022
SCHENECTADY - Florence T. Napolitana, 93, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Thursday, October 27, 2022. Florence was born in Schenectady, the daughter of the late Tomas and Maria Casas Turiel She graduated from the former Nott Terrace High School. She met and later married her husband Guy Napolitana on April 19, 1952. Like many women of her generation, she...
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