Obituaries

Amelia 'Mimi' Carboni

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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...

Paula Jean Matarazzo- Pemberton

Paula Jean Matarazzo- Pemberton

Mar 28, 2021

Paula Jean Matarazzo-Pemberton age 49, passed on peacefully surrounded by her loving family and friends on March 28th 2021. Paula was born on April 6th 1971, in Schenectady NY to Roland and Doris Matarazzo. She met her true love, the center of her universe, and partner for eternity Geoffrey Nicholas Pemberton in 1998, and they married on September 24th 2011....

Blanche I. Bucci

Blanche I. Bucci

Mar 27, 2021

SCOTIA- Blanche I. Bucci, 89, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Saturday, March 27, 2021 after a brief illness. Blanche was born in 1931 in Fitchburg, MA, daughter of the late Arthur and Delia Carbonneau. She was a graduate of Fitchburg High School. She was a member of the Italian Community Center Charitable Foundation in Troy and a devoted communicant...

Jennie Angela Iafolla

Jennie Angela Iafolla

Mar 24, 2021

GLENVILLE – On Wednesday, March 24, 2021, Jennie Angela Iafolla, 87, passed away at home from a chronic illness, surrounded by her loving family. Jennie was born in Yonkers, NY a daughter of the late Celestino and Louise Gemarelli Iafolla. She was an entrepreneur as a successful hair stylist. She loved to travel and visit her favorite places. Her family...

Frank A. Lamalfa

Frank A. Lamalfa

Mar 22, 2021

NISKAYUNA – Frank A. LaMalfa, 41, entered into eternal peace on Monday, March 22, 2021 at Ellis Hospital. Frank was born October 16, 1979 a son of Frank and Toni Ann (Visco) LaMalfa. He graduated from Niskayuna High School, class of 1998, excelling as a member of the golf and baseball teams. Frank continued his education at Bentley College, SUNY...

Maria Dolores Hong

Maria Dolores Hong

Mar 21, 2021

Maria Dolores Hong was a loving mother, grandmother, daughter, and friend. She left this world suddenly on the morning of Sunday, March 21st, 2021 at age 61. She was born to Zaida Perez and Lee Hong on August 25th, 1959 in New York City. Maria was a force to be reckoned with; overcoming so many obstacles and so much pain...

Gerda Korla

Gerda Korla

Mar 17, 2021

SCHENECTADY – Gerda Korla, 95, formerly of Green Street, entered into eternal rest on March 17, 2021, at Samaritan Hospital. Gerda was born in Muskau-Berg Germany a daughter of the late Emil and Berta Tomask Kepstein. With the help of her sister Frieda, Gerta escaped East Germany in 1945. She married her beloved, Paul Korla on August 31, 1949. Together...

Angela Jean Nelligan

Angela Jean Nelligan

Mar 15, 2021

SCHENECTADY – Guided by His angels, Angela Jean Nelligan, 77, was called home to the Lord on Monday, March 15, 2021. Angela was born in Schenectady a daughter of the late Angelo and Viola Meola DeVito. She received a BSN degree in nursing and worked as an RN for many years. Angela was a devoted mother, grandmother, and faithful servant...

Vriginia 'Ginnie' Depaula

Vriginia 'Ginnie' Depaula

Mar 15, 2021

NISKAYUNA – Virginia ‘Ginnie” DePaula, 90, entered peacefully into eternal life on Monday, March 15, 2021 at Ellis Hospital. Ginnie was born on August 23, 1930, a daughter of the late Wojiech ‘Adelbert’ and Kunegunda ‘Mary’ Maxwell Kozlowski. She graduated with honors from Mt. Pleasant High School, class of 1948. Ginnie worked in the insurance industry with Lillis Insurance and...

Jenny Daversa Gardino

Jenny Daversa Gardino

Mar 14, 2021

SCHENECTADY –Jenny Daversa Gardino, 94, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Sunday, March 14, 2021. Jenny was born in Schenectady a daughter of the late John and Olympia Nardacci Daversa. She honorably served in the US Navy during the Korean Conflict. Jenny worked as a keypunch operator for the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance. Jenny was predeceased...

Betty Jane Mccane

Betty Jane Mccane

Mar 11, 2021

SCHENECTADY – Betty Jane McCane, 76, passed away on Thursday, March 11, 2021, at Samaritan Hospital. Betty was born in Schenectady on March 6, 1945, a daughter of the late Alfred and Sadie Cary Metzger. She attended local schools and received an Associate of Applied Science Degree. She worked as an LPN at St. Clare’s Hospital from 1965 until 1984....