Obituaries
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...
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...
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