Obituaries
Gordon H. Spaulding
Jul 17, 2021
ROTTERDAM – Gordon H. Spaulding, 94, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Saturday, July 17, 2021. Gordon was born in Arena, NY on July 20, 1926, a son of the late Henry and Jessie Holcomb Spaulding. He graduated from WAJ High School in Windham, NY and honorably served in the Army Air Force, stationed in Germany. Gordon worked at the...
Luigia 'Gina' Bianchi
Jul 9, 2021
SCHENECTADY – It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved mother Luigia ‘Gina’ (Panetta) Bianchi (87) who entered peacefully into heaven on July 9, 2021, surrounded by her family and friends. Born in Fontechiari, Province of Frosinone, Italy on June 21, 1934 to the late Andrea and Teresa Panetta. She was the third of seven...
Daniel A. Barone
Jul 5, 2021
FORT MYERS, FL – Daniel A. Barone, 73, a man of passion and integrity entered into eternal peace on Monday, July 5, 2021 in the loving company of his devoted wife and daughter. Danny was born September 18, 1947 in Schenectady, a son of the late Anthony “Tony” Barone and Viola ‘Babe’ Osborne Barone. He graduated from Linton High School,...
Janis Ann Hopkins
Jul 3, 2021
SCHENECTADY – Janis A. Hopkins, 79, entered into eternal rest suddenly at home on Saturday, July 3, 2021, after being stricken. Janis was born in Piercefield, NY on October 5, 1941, a daughter of the late Ulys and Kathryn Norman Nicklaw. She attended Henry Ellers School and was a 1959 graduate of Schalmont High School. Janis worked at Bradley’s from...
Paula J. Stevens Defrancesco
Jun 18, 2021
Town of Grafton – Paula J. DeFrancesco, 69, entered into the Arms of the Lord on Friday, June 18, 2021, at home, surrounded by her loving family. Paula was born in Troy, on October 18, 1951, a daughter of the late John and Betty DiBell Gregware. She graduated from Troy High, HVCC, Cortland, and received her Master’s Degree from Russell...
Robert 'Bob' Yeo
Jun 15, 2021
ROTTERDAM – Robert ‘Bob’ Yeo, 90, entered into eternal rest after a long illness at Baptist Health and Rehabilitation Center. Bob was born in Schenectady the son of Glen and Mable Shephard Yeo. He graduated from Draper High School and honorably served in the US Navy. He worked at General Electric and retired in 1988. Bob was a devoted husband...
Linda Jean Iovinelli
Jun 14, 2021
GLENVILLE- Linda J. Iovinelli, 76, passed away suddenly at home on Monday, June 14, 2021. Linda was born on June 30, 1944, in Cobleskill, a daughter of the late William and Mary Terns. She graduated from Cobleskill High School and Ellis School of Nursing. She worked as an RN at St. Clare’s Hospital, retiring in 2001. Linda was a kind,...
Bernice R. Alescio Cunningham
Jun 6, 2021
SCHENECTADY – Bernice Alescio Cunningham, 60, passed away at home on Sunday, June 6, 2021, surrounded by her loving family. Bernice was born in Ridgewood, NJ, the daughter of Carol and Vincent Alescio. She served in the US Army from 1980-1984 as a legal secretary, and for the last 30 years, she worked for a title search company, Frontier Abstract....
Leroy V. 'Roy' Mcclaine
Jun 5, 2021
SCHENECTADY - LeRoy ‘Roy’ McClaine, 91, entered Eternal Life on Saturday, June 5, 2021. Roy, the youngest child of Francis and Gertrude Young McClaine, was born in Butler, PA on May 22, 1930. He spent his childhood in East Brady, PA, and graduated from East Brady High School and enlisted in the U.S. Navy, serving on the USS Trumpetfish Submarine,...
John W. Betta Sr.
May 23, 2021
John William Betta, Sr., 53, passed away at Ellis Hospital on Sunday, May 23, 2021, after a valiant battle with cancer. John was born in Albany. He was raised by his mom, Ruth Robinson, and his adoptive parents, John Vincent and Mary Alice Betta. John had a lot of loving people in his life. He loved spending time with his...
Amelia 'Mimi' Carboni
May 22, 2021
NISKAYUNA – Amelia ‘Mimi’ Carboni, 95, entered peacefully into the arms of the Lord on Saturday, May 22, 2021. Mimi was born in Schenectady on January 21, 1926 a daughter of the late Angelo and Rosa Gabriel Carboni. Amelia attended Schenectady Vocational High School and graduated from Nott Terrace High School. She enjoyed gardening and bowling and spending time with...
Vincent Peter 'Pop'S Morelli
May 9, 2021
GLENVILLE - Vincent Peter ‘Pop’s’ Morelli, 78, passed away on Sunday, May 9, 2021 at Ellis Hospital, due to complications from COVID-19. Vince was born in Schenectady on October 8, 1942, the son of the late Peter and Christine Simone Morelli. He graduated from Linton High School and attended HVCC. Vince was employed as a machinist at the General Electric...
Pinuccia J. 'Penny' Pino Varrone
May 8, 2021
SCHENECTADY – “ Penny” Pinuccia J. Pino Varrone, 78, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Saturday, May 8, 2021 at home, surrounded by her loving family. Penny was born in Scordia, Province of Catania, Sicily, on January 8, 1943, a daughter of the late Rocco and Maria Manuel Guzzardi. She immigrated to the United States in September 1961, to join...
Beverly A. Lavalley Rorick Fink
Apr 27, 2021
SCHENECTADY – Beverly A. LaValley Rorick Fink, 61, passed away at home on Tuesday, after a long courageous battle with pancreatic cancer, surrounded by her loving family. Bev was born in Schenectady on December 17, 1959 a daughter of the late Robert and Beverly Putnam LaValley. She graduated from Mt. Pleasant High School, class of 1979 and began her career...
Louis Petraccione
Apr 26, 2021
SCHENECTADY – Louis Petraccione, 85, beloved patriarch to his family, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Monday, April 26, 2021, at home with his family at his side. Lou was born in Alife, Province of Caserta, Italy on February 11, 1936, a son of Pasquale and Anna Sannullo Petraccione. He immigrated to the United States in 1958, settling with relatives...
George L. Simpson
Apr 25, 2021
GLENVILLE - George L. Simpson, 79, passed peacefully into eternal rest on Sunday, April 25, 2021, at Ellis Hospital. George was born in Moriah, NY, a son of the late Raymond and Mary Ryan Simpson. He was educated locally and honorably served in the US Army. A successful businessman, George founded B&G Roofing, servicing the local communities for over 40...
Mary T. (Urban) Martin
Apr 16, 2021
Mary T. (Urban) Martin, 59 of Schenectady, NY passed away at home surrounded by loved ones on April 16, 2021, after fighting a long battle with cancer. Mary was born on July 23, 1961, to Eleanor and Paul Urban in Schenectady, NY. She is predeceased by her mother, father, and sister Barbara Caracciolo. She is survived by her high school...
Lewis A. Polsinelli Sr.
Apr 13, 2021
GLENVILLE – Lewis A. Polsinelli, Sr. 98, passed away on Tuesday, April 13, 2021, at Ellis Hospital after a brief illness. Lewis was born in the Goosehill Neighborhood on September 17, 1922, a son of the late Daniel and Pasqua Cerone Polsinelli. Lew attended Thomas Corners School in Glenville. He honorably served in the US Army during WWII. Lew learned...
Herman J. Dimeo
Apr 10, 2021
Herm DiMeo, 96, joined his beloved wife Rita in Heaven on Saturday, April 10, 2021. Herm, the youngest son of Giuseppe and Assunta (Massaro) DiMeo, was born in Schenectady, New York on March 9, 1925. He was a 1943 graduate of Nott Terrace High School and joined the U.S. Army as an infantryman that same year. In January of 1944,...
Gary Burnham
Mar 30, 2021
SCHENECTADY - Gary Burnham 69, a lifelong resident of Schenectady passed away on March 30 after a valiant battle with COPD. He worked at Mark’s Mobil in Colonie and was a local truck driver. Gary was preceded in death by his beloved parents, Mark and Thelma. Gary’s younger years were proudly lived in the fast lane. As he aged, he...
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