Obituaries
Joan F. Hewitt
Oct 15, 2021
ROTTERDAM – Joan F. Hewitt, 61, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Friday, October 15, 2021. Joan was born in Albany a daughter of the late Robert and Virginia Oliver Cramer. She was a graduate of Shaker High School. For over 40 years, Joan made an impact on the community as a selfless caretaker, first...
David Bianchi Sr.
Oct 12, 2021
SCHENECTADY - David Bianchi Sr., 57, passed away on October 12, 2021. David was born on December 13, 1963, to the late Roman and Cecelia Bianchi. During his lifetime David worked as an electrician, plumber and landlord. He was a big animal lover. Through time he had Dobermans and Great Danes named Leggs and Jake. He rescued a Dachshund who...
William J. 'Bill' Mazzucco
Sep 28, 2021
SCOTIA- William J. ‘Bill’ Mazzucco, 70, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, September 28, 2021. Bill was born and raised on Weaver Street, a son of the late Orlando and Antoinette (Rossi) Mazzucco. He was a 1969 graduate of Mt. Pleasant High School and received an AAS in Hotel Technology in 1972 from SCCC. Bill honorably served in the US Navy...
Olga Carboni
Sep 27, 2021
NISKAYUNA – Olga Carboni, 92, entered into eternal rest on Monday, September 27, 2021 at Albany Medical Center after a brief illness. Olga was born in Schenectady on June 18, 1929, a daughter of the late Angelo and Rosa Gabriel Carboni. She graduated from Nott Terrace High School and Mildred Elley. Upon completion of her education, Olga began her career...
Marisol Gonzalez
Sep 23, 2021
Marisol Gonzalez was born on November 20, 1967, was born in Brooklyn, NY. She was born to parents Rosa Vega and Basilio Vega from Puerto Rico. Marisol is survived by her five children, Jose, Crystal, Angel, Plinio, and Juan. She was an exceptional mother, wife, and friend. She prided herself in family values. Marisol was also vibrant, strong, and free-spirited....
John W. Mayer Jr.
Sep 19, 2021
Indian Land, SC – John W. Mayer, Jr., 82, formerly of Schenectady, passed away on Sunday, September 19, 2021, holding hands with his loving daughter. John was born in Schenectady, a son of the late Col. John W. and Katherine (Krug) Mayer, Sr. He was a 1956 graduate of Draper High School, honorably served in the US Army, and was...
Bruce E. Andres
Sep 18, 2021
GUILDERLAND - Bruce E. Andres, 77, of Velina Drive, passed away on September 18, 2021 after a long illness. Bruce was born in Albany NY on December 6, 1943 son of the late Edward and Evelyn Allen Andres. He graduated from Guilderland HS, served in the NYS National Guard and retired from New York Telephone in 1993. Avid Golfer, and...
James Leslie Hughes
Sep 13, 2021
James Leslie Hughes, 75, of Colonie, NY, passed away on September 13, 2021 at St. Peter’s Hospital in Albany, NY. Jim was born on February 7, 1946 in Sewickley, PA and grew up in Aliquippa, PA. He was the only child of LeRoy Hughes and Marie Emogene Kunzmann. Growing up, Jim enjoyed school and athletics, particularly Little League baseball and...
Joseph F. Costello
Sep 9, 2021
SCHENECTADY - Joseph F. Costello, 87, passed away on Thursday, September 9, 2021 at Saratoga Hospital. Joe was born in South Schenectady the son of the late James and Antoinette Costello. He honorably served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict. Joe worked at the Army Depot and later at the General Electric Company, retiring in 1994. He was...
Janice O. Dantz (Chalfont)
Sep 6, 2021
Heaven received an angel on Monday afternoon, September 6, 2021, Janice O. Dantz (Chalfont), 81, after a long illness, received her wings with her loving family at her side. Janice was born in Rome, GA, the daughter of the late Thomas and Willie Lucille (Parker) McEntire. She was educated in Charleston, SC, before locating to Schenectady. She worked at the...
Elizabeth M. 'Betty' Zotta
Sep 6, 2021
SCHENECTADY – Elizabeth M. ‘Betty’ Zotta, 85, was called home to her Lord on Monday, September 6, 2021. Betty was born in the Panama Canal Zone, a daughter of the late Sgt. John W. and Katherine (Krug) Mayer, Sr. She was a 1954 graduate of Draper High School and was employed for several years at the General Electric Company, before...
Eric J. Malecki
Sep 1, 2021
Memphis, TN - Eric Malecki, 62, formerly of Schenectady passed away on September 1, 2021. Eric was born in Schenectady on November 16, 1958, a son of Casimir R. Malecki and Dorothy E Logsdon Malecki. He honorably served in the US Army from 1978-1982 stationed in Germany. Eric worked many years as an IT Tech for Verizon and most recently...
Larry Max Ainsworth
Aug 30, 2021
ROTTERDAM – Larry M. Ainsworth, 70, passed away at home on Monday, August 30, 2021, after a long illness. Larry, a son of Shirley Neidham Ainsworth and the late Max Ainsworth was born on September 2, 1950, in Galway, NY. He worked for Golub Corp for 37 years in the Grocery Warehouse. He lived in St. Cloud, FL for 10...
Jean E. Altieri
Aug 26, 2021
SCHENECTADY – Jean E. Altieri, 83, passed away on Thursday, August 26, 2021, while celebrating her 58th wedding anniversary with her children in Atlantic City. Jean was born in Schenectady a daughter of the late Spencer and Hazel (Fisher) Sherman. She was a graduate of Nott Terrace High School and worked for several years for NYS Department of Taxation and...
Neil V. Mcneil
Aug 21, 2021
SCHENECTADY –Neil V. McNeil, 66, passed away at Ellis Hospital on Saturday, August 21, 2021. Neil, a son of the late Leo and Theresa Macejka McNeil was born in Schenectady and graduated from Mt. Pleasant High School. He was a kind and generous soul, a true gentleman. Neil was an outdoorsman who liked hunting and deep-sea fishing. He was an...
Paul Joseph "Pj" Steele
Aug 15, 2021
CLARKS, TN - Paul J. “PJ” Steele, 78, a Schenectady native, passed away on August 15, 2021. Paul was born in Schenectady on August 2, 1943 a son of Ray and Winifred Steele. He honorably served in the US Navy; and was an active coach and paramedic throughout his life for youth sports. He is survived by his wife, Fran,...
Alex Velasco Qualey
Aug 14, 2021
ALBANY – Alex Velasco Qualey, 34, passed away as a result of a brain aneurysm on Saturday, August 14, 2021 at Albany Medical Center. Alex was born in Yakima, WA. He graduated high school, attended college and honorably served in the US Marine Corp with several humanitarian deployments. Alex was a talented chef and staying true to his heritage, loved...
Elizabeth Ciro
Jul 25, 2021
Schenectady – Elizabeth Ciro, 78, entered peacefully into the Arms of the Lord on Sunday, July 25, 2021 at Ellis Hospital. Elizabeth was born in Pereira, Colombia, on August 8, 1942, a daughter of the late Adan Ortega and Consolacion Vinasco. She came to the United States in 1967 by herself, married, and bore one son, Frankling Marin and one...
Donald P. Russo
Jul 23, 2021
Mariaville Lake – Donald P. Russo, 75, entered peacefully into eternal rest at home on Friday, July 23, 2021, surrounded by his loving family and the peace and tranquility of the lake. Don was born in Newburgh on August 22, 1945, the son of the late Dominick and Ann Amodeo Russo. He was a 1963 graduate of Linton High School...
Mary 'Connie' Keenan Daversa
Jul 18, 2021
ROTTERDAM – Mary ‘Connie’ Daversa, 88, peacefully entered into eternal rest at home on Sunday, July 18, 2021, surrounded by the love of her family. Mary was born in Brooklyn, a daughter of the late Francis and Margaret Bovaird Keenan. While working in New York City, as chance would have it, Mary met a tall, strapping, and handsome young man...
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