Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Gordon D Hamil
Jun 13, 2025
ROTTERDAM – Gordon D. Hamil entered into eternal peace on Friday, June 13, 2025, after battling Alzheimer's with grace and strength. He was born in Schenectady, on December 29, 1940, the son of the late Woodrow Hamil and Elsie Pangburn Clancy. He attended Mont Pleasant High School, graduating in 1958, and went on to Siena College, where he played on...
Dorothy "Dottie" Pratico
Jun 3, 2025
Dorothy “Dottie” Pratico, 69, of Glenville, passed away on Tuesday, June 3 at Ellis Hospital. Born in Niskayuna, Dottie was a life-long resident of the area. She graduated from Linton High School in 1974 and worked in several area businesses over the years, most recently as an administrative secretary for Ellis Hospital, before she retired in 2019. Dottie was an...
Michele A. Endries
Jun 1, 2025
Michele A. Endries 1957-2025 was the daughter of the late George Endries and survived by her mother, Patricia Endries, sisters; Kimberley Tyner, Maureen Seel (Bill), brother Marc Endries (Carole); and niece and nephew Cheyenne & Cody Seel. Michele moved to San Diego to pursue her California dream and excelled as a Sr. Vice President of Sales at the Hotel Del...
Michele A. Trapp
May 29, 2025
JOHNSON CITY, TN – Michele A. Laurange Trapp, 61, passed away on Thursday, May 29, 2025, at Johnson City Medical Center after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Schenectady, NY, Michele was the daughter of Elva Basile Laurange and the late Robert J. Laurange. She was a 1982 graduate of Linton High School, where she met the love of...
Raymond A. Tannatta
May 28, 2025
NISKAYUNA – Raymond A. Tannatta, 80, passed away on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, in the peacefulness of his home, surrounded by the unwavering love of his family. Born in Schenectady, Ray was the son of the late Felix and Mary (Patriarco) Tannatta. A graduate of Linton High School, he dedicated his life to service, innovation, and family. Ray began his...
John R. Hunsicker
May 18, 2025
Town of Knox – John R. Hunsicker, 66, a hardworking man known for his strength, determination, and unwavering positivity, passed away peacefully on May 18, 2025, after a long illness. Born in Schenectady, John was the son of the late Helmut and Lieselotte Hunsicker. He was raised in Princetown on his parents’ dairy farm, where he developed his tireless work...
Joseph P. Dicocco
May 9, 2025
SCOTIA – Joseph P. DiCocco, 75, entered peacefully into eternal rest on May 9, 2025, at home, surrounded by his loving family. Joe was born in Schenectady, the son of the late Joseph and Yolanda DiCocco. A proud graduate of Mont Pleasant High School’s Class of 1968, he was a standout on the track team, known for his competitive spirit....
Ralph A. Nocera
May 9, 2025
GLENVILLE – Ralph A. Nocera, 91, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Friday, May 9, 2025, surrounded by his devoted family. Born and raised in Schenectady, Ralph was the son of the late Nicholas and Mary (Landolfo) Nocera. A proud graduate of Siena College, he went on to earn his Juris Doctor from St. John’s University School of Law. Ralph...
Armando Gordon Furlani
May 1, 2025
SCHENECTADY – Armando Gordon Furlani, 78, a man of integrity, compassion, and deep devotion to his family and community, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 1, 2025, after a brief illness. Born in Schenectady on September 9, 1946, he was the beloved son of the late Valentino and Marilyn (Hargraves) Furlani. Gordon was a proud 1964 graduate of Niskayuna High...
Mary Antoinetta Stater
Apr 27, 2025
GLENVILLE – Mary Antoinetta Stater, 95, entered into the arms of the Lord on Sunday April 27, 2025 surrounded by her loving family after a brief stay at Capstone Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing. Mary was born and educated in Schenectady NY, a 1948 graduate of Nott Terrace High School, she was the daughter of the late Bartholomew and Angela...
Wilfredo "Freddy" Vasquez
Apr 23, 2025
SCHENECTADY - With hearts broken by an unthinkable loss, we mourn the tragic and senseless passing of Wilfredo “Freddy” Vasquez, who was taken far too soon by gun violence on Wednesday, April 23, 2025. Freddy was born and educated in the Bronx, a son of the late Wilfredo and Sandra Cosme Vasquez, Sr. Freddy was a loving brother, father and...
Julie Lynn Pierce
Apr 23, 2025
SCHENECTADY – Julie L. Pierce, 66, entered into eternal peace on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at her home, surrounded by the love and care of her family after a long battle with ALS. Born June 2, 1958 in Albany, Julie was the daughter of the late Charles and Frances (Welsch) Tanner. She was raised in Altamont, attended Altamont Elementary School,...
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