Obituaries

William Rodriguez

William Rodriguez

Sep 5, 2025

William Rodriguez, 67, passed away on September 5, 2025. William was born in New York City the son of the late Carlos and Maria Rodriguez. He was employed by Bon-Appetit Management Company and worked at Schenectady County Community College. He was the youngest of five children. William leaves behind a loving daughter, Priscilla Jurado; loving nephews, George Cruz, Anthony Rodriguez,...

Carol Lenartz

Carol Lenartz

Aug 27, 2025

BALLSTON SPA - Carol Lenartz, a much loved mother, passed away peacefully at her home on August 27, 2025, after a long, brave, battle with cancer. Born in Schenectady, New York on August 5, 1945, Carol worked at St. Clare’s Hospital for 20 years, retiring in 2019. Her true passion was designing beautiful gardens for every season. Both her front...

Janet Belak Lake

Janet Belak Lake

Aug 24, 2025

Schenectady – Janet Belak Lake, 89, a lifelong Schenectady resident, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, August 24, 2025. Born in Schenectady, she was the daughter of the late Gaetano and Philomena (Cashera) Bacchi. Janet was a 1955 graduate of Nott Terrace High School. In 1970, she became one of the original employees hired by Capital District Off-Track Betting, where...

Shirley I. O'Connor

Shirley I. O'Connor

Aug 20, 2025

Niskayuna- Shirley I. O’Connor, 94, passed away peacefully on August 20, 2025. Born in Nashua, NH on October 10, 1930, to the late Maxwell and Celia Libbey. She graduated from Nashua High School and went on to become a bookkeeper. Married her husband Richard on January 12, 1957. Shirley and Richard lived in Long Beach, CA; Norfolk, VA; Wrentham, MA...

Terrence David Arndt

Terrence David Arndt

Aug 13, 2025

GUILDERLAND – Terrence D. Arndt, passed away peacefully on August 12, 2025, leaving a legacy of integrity, core values, and commitment to his family, and Country. Terrence was born April 9, 1943 in Cohoes, the son of the late John F. and Margaret M (McDonough) Arndt, Sr. He graduated from Lasalle Institute, and was a 1967 graduate of Siena College.He...

Teresa Perreca

Teresa Perreca

Aug 7, 2025

Teresa Perreca, 94, of Schenectady, New York passed away peacefully on August 7, 2025. She was born on December 7, 1930 in Schenectady, NY and was raised in Little Italy on N. Jay Street. The youngest of four children, she is predeceased by her father Salvatore Perreca, mother Carmela, brother Mario, sister Lilia (Dominick) Papa, and niece Kim Mastroianni. She...

Tyrell J Carr

Tyrell J Carr

Aug 4, 2025

Tyrell J. Carr Sun Rise: March 8. 1985 / Sun Set: August 4, 2025 With heavy hearts, we come together to share the deeply saddening news of Tyrell J. Carr’s passing. He departed from this world peacefully at Albany Medical Center on August 4, 2025, at the young age of 40. Born in the Bronx, New York, Tyrell was truly...

Patricia Diane Lezzi

Patricia Diane Lezzi

Jul 28, 2025

Schenectady - Patricia Diane Lezzi, a devoted sister, mother, and friend, passed away peacefully after a brief illness on July 28, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was 82 years old. Born on August 6, 1942, in Schenectady to Patrick and Lyda Lezzi, Patricia was a lifelong resident of the Capital Region. A graduate of Linton High School and...

David Ayres Stevens

David Ayres Stevens

Jul 20, 2025

TROY - David A. Stevens, Jr., entered peacefully into eternal rest on July 20, 2025, after a period of illness. Born on April 27, 1951, in the Town of Groveland, he was the beloved son of the late David A. Stevens, Sr. and Carolyn Roden Stevens. A graduate of Tamarac High School, David served his country in the United States...

Michael J. Glantzis Sr.

Michael J. Glantzis Sr.

Jul 19, 2025

Michael J Glantzis Sr., 57, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday July 19th. Born to MaryAnn Glantzis in October of 1967, Michael was a longtime resident of Schenectady. He attended Linton High school, and enjoyed a nearly forty year career as a butcher at price chopper. He was well known by his customers for his outgoing personality, and...

Rose M. Glibbery

Rose M. Glibbery

Jul 11, 2025

SCHENECTADY – Rose M. Glibbery, 92, passed away peacefully at Ellis Hospital, surrounded by the love and presence of her devoted family. Born in Jamaica, Queens, she was the daughter of the late Salvatore and Angelina Tocco Cangelosi. In 1951, Rose married the love of her life, James E. Glibbery. Together, they created a home full of warmth, faith, and...

Julia M. Reali

Julia M. Reali

Jul 6, 2025

SCHENECTADY – Julia M. Reali, 95, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by the love and presence of her devoted family. Born in Brooklyn, she was the daughter of the late John and Gertrude Walker Dignon. Julia received her RN from St. Mary’s School of Nursing in Amsterdam, NY, and devoted much of her career to caring for newborns in...

Melba Granlees

Melba Granlees

Jun 28, 2025

SCHENECTADY – Melba Granlees, 82, entered into the arms of her Lord on Saturday, June 28, 2025. Melba was born in Girardot, Colombia, and attended high school and business school in Bogotá. She immigrated to the United States at a young age and proudly became a naturalized citizen. Determined to embrace her new country, Melba worked hard to learn English...

Beverly "Bev" Ann Carling

Beverly "Bev" Ann Carling

Jun 26, 2025

Beverly “Bev” Ann Carling, passed away peacefully on June 26, 2025, at the age of 80. Born in Schenectady, New York on January 3, 1945, to the late Stephen J. and Mary E. Mennillo, Beverly was a woman of kindness, warmth and ambition. She pursued her education and career with dedication, earning an undergraduate degree before obtaining her Master's in...

Helen Russo Preston

Helen Russo Preston

Jun 26, 2025

Helen E. Russo/Preston, 100, of Glenville, joined the angels, in Eternal Peace on Thursday, June 26, 2025, peacefully in her home. Born on September 18, 1924, in Schenectady, she was the daughter of Vittorio Russo and Maria Antonia Borrelli/Russo. Helen married John A. Preston on November 28, 1946, and they shared 34 years of marriage. She attended Nott Terrace High...

Joseph C. Martin

Joseph C. Martin

Jun 21, 2025

ROTTERDAM – Joseph C. Martin, 73, entered into eternal peace on Saturday, June 21, 2025. He was the son of the late Robert P. Martin and Anna Pollak Martin. Born in Schenectady on November 22, 1951, Joe was a 1969 graduate of Scotia-Glenville High School. He spent more than 30 years serving his community as a rural postal carrier in...

Mary Ann 'Babe' Pasquarella

Mary Ann 'Babe' Pasquarella

Jun 20, 2025

ROTTERDAM – Mary Ann “Babe” Caruso Pasquarella, 93, passed away peacefully on June 20, 2025. Born in Schenectady, she was the daughter of the late Vincenzo and Carmella Ruggiero Caruso. A 1950 graduate of Nott Terrace High School, Babe began her career as a secretary at General Electric before joining the Schalmont Central School District in 1968. Over the next...

Spencer A. Turner

Spencer A. Turner

Jun 17, 2025

ROTTERDAM – Spencer A. Turner, 81, passed away on June 17, 2025, in the city where he was born and lived a full, spirited life. Born July 25, 1943, in Schenectady, Spencer was the son of the late Spencer and Katherine Dingo Turner. He was a 1961 graduate of Mont Pleasant High School. He ventured into self-employment, always driven by...

William A. Slover

William A. Slover

Jun 17, 2025

SCHENECTADY – William A. Slover, 66, of Schenectady, died suddenly on June 17, 2025. Bill worked as a Construction Team Leader for the Schenectady County Highway Department for 32 years, retiring in 2014. He was predeceased by his parents, Alfred R. and Laura Larue Slover; and a daughter, MaryJane Slover. He is survived by his wife, Mary Compronio Slover; children,...

Patricia Ann Olsen

Patricia Ann Olsen

Jun 15, 2025

With deep sorrow and much love, we mourn the passing of Patricia (Patty/Pat) Olsen of Scotia NY on June 15th at the age of 82 years. She was born in Niskayuna and attended Highschool there, graduating in 1962. With her lifelong devotion to her faith, she attended Scotia United Methodist Church. She leaves behind a loving sister Joyce Horton, many...