Obituaries
Laura M. Della Villa
Jun 24, 2022
ROTTERDAM – Laura M. Della Villa, 96, of Niskayuna Street, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 24th at home. Laura was born in Rotterdam on April 10, 1926, a daughter of the late Pasquale (Patsy) and Mary Pisano Cuomo. She attended Jefferson Elementary School and graduated from Draper High School. At the age of 16, she went to work at...
Virginia Rose 'Ginny' Varrone
Jun 23, 2022
GLENVILLE- Virginia R. ‘Ginny’ Varrone, 92, passed away at home on Thursday, June 23, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. Ginny was born in Schenectady, a daughter of the late Louis and Mary Grace Scripa. She graduated Nott Terrace High School. Ginny worked as a computer operator at the General Electric, retiring after 25 years of service. She was a...
Daniel N. Reo
Jun 17, 2022
MECHANICVILLE – Daniel N. Reo, 70, passed away on Friday, June 17, 2022, at The Grand Rehabilitation and Nursing Home in Valatie, where he has resided since being transferred from Albany Medical, as a result of injuries and complications he sustained as a result of a bicycle accident on July 22, 2021; surrounded by his loved ones at his side....
Joshua Xavier Reploeg
Jun 15, 2022
CANAJOHARIE – Joshua Xavier Reploeg, 32, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, June 15, 2022. Joshua was born in Schenectady on August 27, 1989, the son of Jason Henderson and Stacy Lynn Reploeg. He attended Burnt Hill- Ballston Lake High School. Joshua’s true passion and purpose was being a loving and devoted father to his boys. Josh had an...
Rose Lillian (Altieri) Leo
Jun 14, 2022
NISKAYUNA – Rose Lillian (Altieri) Leo, 93, of Harris Drive, died peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on June 14, 2022. Born in Schenectady on May 28, 1929, she worked at Whelan’s Pharmacy as a fountain girl. It was her first job and that is where she met Arnold Leo, he knew right away, that she was the one he...
Filomena Ruggiero Petraccione
May 24, 2022
SCHENECTADY – Filomena Ruggiero Petraccione, 84, beloved Matriarch of her family, entered into eternal rest suddenly on Tuesday, May 24, 2022, at Albany Medical Center Hospital. Filomena was born in Moiano, Province of Benevento, Italy on December 26, 1937, a daughter of the late Vincent and Elisabetta Bernardo Ruggiero, and immigrated to the United States in 1956. She began working...
Maria Anna Dicocco Pallotolo
May 21, 2022
Pallotolo, Maria Anna (Mollina) Di Cocco, 92, passed into the arms of the Lord on Saturday, May 21 with her Granddaughter Ashley by her side. Born on July 22, 1929, in Fontechiari Province of Frosinone, Italy, to Palma and Lorenzo Di Cocco, she immigrated to America in May of 1948. She attended night school to learn English and began working...
Josephine Mango Pedone
May 17, 2022
SCHENECTADY– Josephine Mango Pedone, 89, entered gracefully into the arms of the Lord on Tuesday, May 17th at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Josephine was born in Schenectady, New York on October 3, 1932, the daughter of the late Joseph and Michelina (Palma) Mango. Josephine was a graduate of Nott Terrace High School, class of 1949. After graduating...
Alexander F. 'Al' Pirrera
May 17, 2022
SCHENECTADY – Alexander F. Pirrera, 74, passed away on Tuesday, May 17, at St. Mary’s Hospital, after a lengthy illness, with his loving wife at his side. Al, or ‘Big Al’ as he was lovingly known, was born in Brooklyn, a son of Alexander and Sara Bohleber Pirrera. He graduated from Mater Christi High School in 1965 and began working...
Lola C. Vegezzi
May 11, 2022
SCHENECTADY – Lola Basile Vegezzi, 101, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 11th at Our Lady of Mercy Center. Lola was born and educated in Schenectady. She was employed by General Electric and JM Fields before starting her 12-year career at Ellis Hospital, retiring in 1986. Lola was a lifelong communicant of St. Anthony’s Church and an annual Festa worker....
Ernest G. 'Ernie' Pierotti
May 10, 2022
SHALLOTTE, NC – Ernest G. Pierotti, 96, devoted family man and lifelong Schenectadian, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 10, 2022. Ernie was born in Schenectady, a son of the late Guido and Josephine Laporta Iacomini Pierotti. He attended local schools and had a long and successful career as a sales representative with Canteen Corporation. A self-taught musician, Ernie was...
Vincent A. 'Vinny' Seyboth
May 10, 2022
SCHENECTADY – Vincent “Vinny” A. Seyboth, 38, passed away at home on Tuesday, May 10, 2022. Vinny was born in Niskayuna on June 6, 1983, a son of Christine Polito Seyboth and the late Addison E. Seyboth. He worked as a tow truck driver for many years, and recently for Capital District Towing. Vinny was a strong-willed, determined man who...
Aldo Valentino
May 9, 2022
Guilderland – Aldo Valentino, 79, entered into the arms of the Lord, at home on Monday, May 9, 2022, after a short illness, surrounded by his loving family. Aldo was born in Alvignano, Province of Caserta, Italy a son of Nicola and Michelina Corniello Valentino. He lived in Switzerland for a period of time, before immigrating to the United States...
Steven M. Taylor-Roth
May 2, 2022
Schenectady- Steven M. Taylor-Roth passed away on Monday, May 2, 2022, at St. Peters Hospital Hospice Unit. Steven valiantly fought 4 different kinds of cancer over the past 2 years. He was born on October 1, 1948, in Brooklyn, the son of David and Diane Roth. He earned a bachelor's degree in anthropology, computer science, and theology. Before becoming an...
Brian K. Kimball Ii
Apr 30, 2022
SCHENECTADY – Brian K. Kimball, II, 38, passed away suddenly at Ellis Hospital on Saturday, April 30, 2022. Brian was born in Schenectady on March 22, 1984, a son of Brian K. Kimball, Sr., and Lynn Mazzucco Kimball. He attended local schools and worked at various jobs. He was a kind and generous soul. He loved his family and enjoyed...
Wilson H. Jeune Jr.
Apr 30, 2022
SCHENECTADY - Wilson Jeune Jr., 62, of Schenectady, passed away suddenly on April 30, 2022. He was born on June 16, 1959, to Wilson and Patricia Jeune. Wilson was a proud owner of Tinys Tacos & Pizzeria from 1991-2005 and was also a Taxi Driver in Schenectady for many years. Wilson was a member of the Eagles Club and the...
Barbara Raudenbush Bailey
Apr 28, 2022
Rexford – Barbara Raudenbush Bailey, 93, a resident of Coburg Village, passed away on Thursday, April 28, 2022. Barbara was born in Shillington, PA, a daughter of the late Stanley and Sarah Raudenbush. She was a 1946 graduate of Shillington High School, and received a BS in Percussion from the Juilliard School, in NYC. She was the Tympanist of the...
Shelly Brown Seely
Apr 23, 2022
Shelly Brown Seely, 65, of Schenectady, NY, was called home to rest on April 23, 2022. She was born in Grand Gedeh County, Liberia, on December 29, 1956. She was a beautiful, radiant soul that positively impacted everyone she encountered. She was predeceased by her late husband, James T. Seely, and her parents, Nancee and George Brown. She leaves behind...
Richard 'Rit' Marino
Apr 16, 2022
GLENVILLE – Richard L. Marino, 75, entered into the Arms of the Lord on Holy Saturday, April 16, 2022, at home surrounded by his loving family. Rit was born in Schenectady on May 30, 1946, a son of Louis and Rose Massaroni Marino. He graduated from Linton High School, class of 1964. He worked at KAPL, and General Electric, before...
Richard M. 'Rich' Welch
Apr 14, 2022
NISKAYUNA – Richard M. Welch, 82, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, April 14, 2022. Rich was born in Cohoes, a son of Merle and Blanche Theroux Welch. He honorably served his County in the US Air Force. He earned his degree in engineering at Hudson Valley Tech. Institute, and worked as a field engineer for NCR in Colonie for...


