Obituaries

Aileen Mary Smith-Caruso

Aileen Mary Smith-Caruso

Oct 25, 2022

SCOTIA - Aileen Smith-Caruso, a loving mother, grandmother, and well-loved member of the community, sadly passed away on October 25, 2022, at the age of 73. Aileen was a very accomplished woman. She received her Associate degree of applied science in nursing from Russell Sage Junior College and then continued on to receive her Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from...

Josephine Rosalina Cellupica

Josephine Rosalina Cellupica

Oct 22, 2022

Josephine Rosalina Cellupica, 87, passed away on Saturday, October 22nd, peacefully at home, surrounded by her loved ones. Josephine, affectionately known as "Roe" to her family and friends, was born on May 27th, 1935, the daughter of the late Angelo Ruzza and Maria Gabriele-Ruzza. She graduated from Nott Terrace High School in 1954 and went on to work in the...

Frank T. Jeffes

Frank T. Jeffes

Oct 19, 2022

SCHENECTADY – Frank Jeffes, 90, entered Eternal Life on Wednesday, October 19, 2022, with his family at his side. Frank was born in Schenectady on July 11, 1932, the son of Millard and Louise Rossi Jeffes, Sr. He attended local schools and enlisted in the US Air Force, honorably served his country during the Korean Conflict with the 824th Air...

James A. Wilson

James A. Wilson

Oct 13, 2022

SCHENECTADY – James A. ‘Jim’ Wilson, 94, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, October 13, 2022. James was born in Saratoga Springs on December 6, 1927. He was the seventh of eight children born to Lewis E. and Mary Agnes (Berrigan) Wilson. Due to lack of work in the area of Saratoga, the family moved to Schenectady in 1935....

Aldo Martone

Aldo Martone

Oct 13, 2022

SCHENECTADY- Aldo Martone, 77, passed away on Thursday, October 13, 2022, at Albany Medical Center, after a brief illness. Aldo was born in Fontanarosa, province of Avellino, Italy, the son of the late Salvatore and Angelina Renna Martone. He was a master mason, who, from an early age, honed his craft in Italy, and Switzerland before continuing his work in...

Cheryl Luana Masterpole

Cheryl Luana Masterpole

Oct 10, 2022

SCHENECTADY- Cheryl L. Masterpole, 74, entered into eternal rest on Monday, October 10, 2022, at home after a long illness. Cheryl was born in Schenectady, the daughter of the late Daniel and Evelyn Zemken Masterpole. She was a 1966 graduate of Schalmont High School. Cheryl worked at the Sheridan Plaza Price Chopper and later at Stewarts, on Nott Terrace, serving...

Nicandro V. Ottaviano

Nicandro V. Ottaviano

Oct 7, 2022

SCHENECTADY – Nicandro ‘Nick’ Ottaviano, 94, entered peacefully into eternal rest at home on Friday, October 7, 2022. Nick was born in Schenectady the son of Nicandro and Amelia Dente Ottaviano. He honorably served in the US Army during WWII. Nick worked as a bartender at Rody’s Bar and other local establishments throughout his lifetime. He will always be remembered...

Dorothy Ann Schultz Osvald

Dorothy Ann Schultz Osvald

Oct 3, 2022

Dorothy Ann Schultz Osvald passed away on October 3, 2022. She was a much-beloved wife, mother, and "Gramma". She will be missed more than anyone will ever know. Dorothy spent her working years as the school nurse at Linton High. Upon retirement, Dorothy enjoyed traveling with her husband of 57 years. She loved visiting and spending time with her two...

Tyler James Jeune

Tyler James Jeune

Sep 29, 2022

SCHENECTADY - Tyler went to heaven on Thursday, September 29th after a sudden illness. Tyler was a loving son, grandson, brother, nephew, and cousin and loved by everyone he came in contact with. After graduating high school Tyler worked at Taco bell and one thing he loved about it was that he'd get the first shot when the fries came...

Thom R. Rich

Thom R. Rich

Sep 25, 2022

Amsterdam – On Sunday, September 25, 2022, Thom R. Rich entered into eternal peace at Albany Medical Center surrounded by his adoring family. Thom came into this life on February 27, 1950, the youngest son of the late Joseph and Dorothy (Vebber) Rich. He left school at a young age to help his parents run the family’s grocery on the...

Paul J. Affinito

Paul J. Affinito

Sep 21, 2022

SCHENECTADY - Paul J. Affinito, 60, lifelong Schenectady resident, passed away on Wednesday, September 21, 2022, at Ellis Hospital after a long illness. Paul was born in Schenectady on March 23, 1962, the son of Dominick W. ‘Red’ and Sylvia L. Verteramo Affinito. He was a 1980 graduate of Linton High School. Paul began work for the Capitol District OTB...

M.Dewey Fleming

M.Dewey Fleming

Sep 16, 2022

SCHENECTADY – M. Dewey Fleming, 81, passed away very suddenly of natural causes on Friday, September 16, 2022. Dewey was born in Trenton, NJ, the son of Maurice and Lottie Kaminski Fleming. He graduated from Mont Pleasant High School, and attended HVCC, graduating with a degree in electrical engineering. Dewey honorably served his country in the US Air Force. He...

Lisa Ann Osterhout Keller

Lisa Ann Osterhout Keller

Sep 9, 2022

DUANESBURG- Lisa Ann Keller, 55, passed away of a natural death at home on Friday, September 9, 2022. Lisa was born in Albany on June 30, 1967, the daughter of Richard and Gayle Sponable Osterhout. She was a 1985 graduate of Guilderland High School and worked as the office manager for the family business, Keller Roofing and Sheet Metal. Lisa...

Joseph L. Dejesus

Joseph L. Dejesus

Aug 23, 2022

ROTTERDAM – Joseph L. DeJesus, 35, entered into eternal rest with his beloved wife at his side on Tuesday, August 23, 2022, after being stricken at home. Joe was born in Brooklyn on June 27, 1987, the son of Sandy Irizarry and Joseph DeJesus. He was educated upstate. He was a hardworking and industrial young man, working since the age...

Richard C. Depaula

Richard C. Depaula

Aug 23, 2022

NISKAYUNA – Richard C. ‘Dick’ DePaula, 95, entered peacefully into the arms of the Lord and was reunited with his beloved wife Virginia, on Tuesday, August 23, 2022, at Ellis Hospital. Richard was born in Schenectady, a son of the late John and Ruth Fisher DePaula. He enlisted in the US Navy in 1944, honorably serving his Country in World...

Alexander V. 'Alex' Chotkowski

Alexander V. 'Alex' Chotkowski

Aug 9, 2022

SCHENECTADY- Alexander V. Chotkowski, 86, passed into eternal rest on Tuesday, August 9, 2022, at home with his loving daughter by his side. Alex was born in Charlton, a son of Myron and Antoinette Boruch Chotkowski. He graduated from Nott Terrace High School and began his long career with Walter J. Socha Builders in Scotia, as a maintenance supervisor, first...

Maryann Guerrera

Maryann Guerrera

Aug 3, 2022

SCHENECTADY – MaryAnn Guerrera, 67, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, August 3, 2022, at home, surrounded by her loving family. MaryAnn was born in Niskayuna, a daughter of the late Anthony and Mary Rea Guerrera. She was a graduate of Mt. Pleasant High School and received her Associate's Degree from SCCC in computer science. MaryAnn worked as a home...

Jean Carolyn Venditti

Jean Carolyn Venditti

Jul 31, 2022

GLENVILLE – Jean Carolyn Venditti, 77, of Glenville, Marco Island and Bolton Landing, passed away at Ellis Hospital on Sunday, July 31, 2022 after a period of declining health. Jean Carolyn was born in Schenectady; on July 7, 1945 she was the daughter of the late Martin Francis and Teresa Rocca Francolino Gallery. She graduated from Linton High School, class...

Carmela 'Babe' Faraone Narkiewicz

Carmela 'Babe' Faraone Narkiewicz

Jul 14, 2022

LONGWOOD, FL – Carmela ‘Babe’ Faraone Narkiewicz, beloved wife, mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, and great grandmother, formerly of Schenectady, North Syracuse, Saratoga Springs, NY, and DeLand and Oviedo, FL, passed away with family by her side on July 14, 2022 at the age of 93. Carmela was born on May 23, 1929 to the late Louis and Carmela Marotta Faraone...

David J. Mcnulty Sr.

David J. Mcnulty Sr.

Jun 28, 2022

GLENVILLE – David J. McNulty, Sr., 83, entered into eternal peace on Tuesday, June 28th at home surrounded by his beloved family. David was born in Plymouth, NY, a son of James and Eva Sherman McNulty. He was educated locally and located to Schoharie as a young boy and to Schenectady as a teenager, where he met his future bride...