Obituaries
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...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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...
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...


