Obituaries
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...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...


