Obituaries
Richard Paul Thompson
Nov 10, 2021
SCHENECTADY – Richard P. ‘Rick’ Thompson, 68, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Wednesday, November 10, 2021 at Ellis Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Rick was born in Schenectady on June 3, 1953, a son of the late Irving and Carmel Iovinella Thompson. He was a 1972 graduate of Linton High School and attended airline training programs. Rick worked...
Margaret Rosamino
Nov 8, 2021
ROTTERDAM – Margaret Rosamino, 59, passed away on Monday, November 8, 2021, at Ellis Hospital after a brief illness. Margaret was born in Schenectady, a daughter of the late Frank and Margaret Vorel Rosamino. She graduated from Schalmont High School and was employed for Golub Corporation and later as the manager at K-Mart in Rotterdam. She enjoyed her family and...
Kathleen M. Spaulding
Nov 4, 2021
ROTTERDAM – Kathleen M. Spaulding, 94, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Thursday, November 4, 2021. Kathleen was born in Windham, NY on March 22, 1927, a daughter of the late Kenneth and Grace Reynolds Miner, Sr. She graduated Valedictorian of her class at Windham-Ashland- Jewett High School in 1945 and attended Rider College in NJ. Kathleen was employed by...
Franklin Roosevelt Lupi
Nov 1, 2021
SCHENECTADY - Franklin Roosevelt Lupi also known as “Poppy” 88, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones on November 1, 2021. He was born May 28, 1933, in the Stockade of Schenectady, New York. He was the son of Bernardo and Amelia (Rotundi) Lupi. Frank was predeceased by his ex-wife Shirley Vrooman, all six of his siblings, Edward Lupi,...
Norman A. Clother
Nov 1, 2021
SCHENECTADY – Norman A. Clother, 66, passed away on Monday, November 1, 2021 at Brandywine Hospital in Coatesville, PA, after a lengthy illness. Norman was born in Schenectady on September 2, 1955, the son of the late Charles and Janet Lawya Clother. He graduated from High School and honorably served in the US Navy from 1972-1974. Norm was employed as...
Marjorie Joan Evans
Oct 31, 2021
SCHENECTADY – Marjorie Joan Evans, 80, entered peacefully into Heaven on Sunday, October 31, 2021. Marjorie was born in Schenectady on November 5, 1940, a daughter of the late John and Lulu Hudson Evans. She graduated from Nott Terrace High School and was a communicant of Christ Church Episcopal. Marjorie was a devoted homemaker, loving mom, and dear friend to...
Tonino "Nunzieo" Pasquale Rossi Jr.
Oct 30, 2021
SCHENECTADY – Tonino 'Nunzieo' Pasquale Rossi, Jr., 44, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, October 30, 2021, at Ellis Hospital. Tony 'Nunzieo' as he was known to his family and friends, was born on March 12, 1977, in Hudson, NY, the son of Rosalie Rossi, he loved to do so many things. Target practice with his large gun collection, day trips...
Carol L. Weintraub
Oct 27, 2021
SCHENECTADY – Carol L. Weintraub, 74, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 27, 2021, surrounded by her loving family. Carol was born in Elizabeth, NJ, the daughter of the late William and Leona Jablonski Wiezbicki. She was raised and educated in Linden, NJ; graduated from Claremont Secretarial School in New York City in 1965 and attended Union College in NJ....
Suzanne Elizabeth Dibartolomeo
Oct 25, 2021
GUILDERLAND – Suzanne E. DiBartolomeo, 76, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Monday, October 25, 2021, at Albany Medical Center, after a very brief illness. Suzanne was born in Schenevus, NY on April 14, 1945, the daughter of the late Harold Nelson and Beatrice Grace Derenthal. Suzanne graduated from Mt. Pleasant High School and received a nursing degree from Fulton...
Rickie Alan Vanburen
Oct 18, 2021
SCHENECTADY – Rickie A. VanBuren, 53, passed away on Monday, October 18, 2021at Ellis Hospital, after a short illness. Rickie was born in Schenectady, a son of the late Kathryn VanBuren. He attended Linton High School and worked at County Waste and Tri-City Rentals. For many years, Rickie has been employed in the maintenance department for Living Resources. Rickie enjoyed...
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...


