Obituaries
Nancy A. Czub Lapointe
Apr 24, 2020
GLENVILLE – Nancy A. Czub LaPointe, 83, entered into eternal rest on April 24, 2020 at Ellis Hospital. Nancy was born in Schenectady the daughter of the late Joseph Czub and Helen Burlinski Czub Miller. She was a 1956 graduate of Nott Terrace High School. She was a vibrant spirited woman who cherished her family and took enormous pride in...
Nicholas S. Iovinella
Apr 23, 2020
SCHENECTADY – Nicholas S. Iovinella, 85, passed peacefully at home on April 23, 2020. Nick was born in Schenectady, a son of the late Vincent and Sarah Scott Iovinella. He graduated from Mount Pleasant High School, class of 1953 and honorably served in the US Army during the Korean War. Nick founded and operated Superior Rug Cleaning; before working for...
Richard R. 'Dick' Marx
Apr 23, 2020
SCHENECTADY – Richard R. ‘Dick’ Marx, 87, passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2020 at home. Dick was born at Ellis Hospital on December 1, 1932. He was the son of the late Raymond and Anna (Loudis) Marx. Dick was a graduate of Draper High (1951), a General Electric Drafting course (1952), and received his college degree from Siena College...
Elena 'Helen' Scripa Collins
Apr 20, 2020
SCHENECTADY – Elena ‘Helen’ Scripa Collins, 92, died on Monday from complications of congestive heart failure. Due to the current restrictions, Elena’s services will be announced at a later date.
Elena (Helen) Collins
Apr 20, 2020
Elena (Helen) Collins Schenectady – Elena (Helen) Collins passed away on Monday, April 20th, 2020 at home with her devoted children by her side. A lifetime resident of Schenectady, Elena was born on September 20, 1929.She is predeceased by her loving husband John M. Collins Sr., parents Louis Sr. and Mary Scripa, sisters Angelina Scripa and Eleanor Coons, and brothers...
Steven J. Scarchilli
Apr 18, 2020
ALBANY- Steven J. Scarchilli, 67, peacefully entered into eternal life from Covid-19 on April 18,2020 at St. Peter’s Hospital. Steve was born in Troy, NY, on July 29, 1952, the son of the late Anthony J. and Elizabeth A. Scarchilli. He graduated from Keveny Memorial High School, Cohoes, NY before starting a career with Bausch and Lomb. He was hardworking...
Sharon L. Faraone
Apr 13, 2020
ROTTERDAM – Sharon L. Faraone, 74, was united for eternity with her Lord and her beloved husband Mike on Monday, April 13, 2020. Sharon was born in Schenectady on August 3, 1945. She was a 1963 graduate of Linton High School and was employed by the NYS Department of Health. She was a genuine woman who truly sparkled and shined....
Gertrude A. Silaika Moraski
Apr 3, 2020
ROTTERDAM - Gertrude A. Silaika Moraski, passed away peacefully on April 3, 2020. Gertrude was born on March 25, 1932 in Schenectady to Anthony and Gertrude Flouton Silaika. A graduate of Nott Terrace High School, she was employed for many years at the Navy Depot. “ Whoosie” her family nickname was married to William Moraski, now deceased for over 30...
Thomas C. Bublak
Apr 2, 2020
SCHENECTADY – Thomas C. Bublak, 68, passed away on April 2, 2020 at Ellis Hospital. Tom was born in Ballston Spa, and graduated from Linton High School. He honorably served as an MP in the US Army during the Vietnam War. Tom was a skilled carpenter/craftsman and worked for Amedore Builders. He loved his family and enjoyed Nascar. He was...
Elena Gabriele Domanico
Mar 29, 2020
ROTTERDAM – Elena Gabriele Domanico, 92, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, March 29, 2020 at Ellis Hospital. Elena was born on October 12, 1927 the daughter of the late Theodore and Francesca Gabriele. She grew up in the Bellevue neighborhood, attended Van Corlaer School and Mount Pleasant High School. Elena met her future husband John while working as a...
John D. 'Tennessee' White
Mar 26, 2020
ROTTERDAM – John D. ‘ Tennessee’ White, 78, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 26, 2020 at home surrounded by his loving family. John was born in Dickson, TN, the son of the late Joseph and Lula-Mae Knepper White. He located to Schenectady as a teenager. John worked for the Schenectady Municipal Housing Authority as a maintenance superintendent at Steinmetz...
Chris Boyer
Mar 13, 2020
SCHENECTADY - Christopher J. Boyer, 19, passed away suddenly at Ellis Hospital on Friday, March 13, 2020, surrounded by many family and friends. Chris was born in Schenectady a son of Joseph and April Gabree Boyer. He was a graduate of Schenectady High School and anticipated attending SCCC. Chris formerly worked at Wireless Hope and Burger King. Chris was a...
Kathleen M. Jone
Mar 7, 2020
Delhi, NY - Kathleen Stewart Jone, 83, passed away at Kings Way Arms, Nursing Home, Schenectady, NY, on March 7th of complications from a series of strokes. Kathleen was born August 12, 1936 in Delhi, NY, a few minutes ahead of her twin sister, Kathryn. She was the daughter of the late J. Edward and Berniece DeSilva Stewart. Kathleen was...
Angelo E. Gardino
Feb 28, 2020
SCHENECTADY – Angelo E. Gardino, 95, entered into eternal peace on Friday after a brief illness. Angelo was born in Schenectady on February 9, 1925 the youngest child of the late Joseph and Maria Messina Gardino. He was employed at the General Electric Company for many years. Angelo was predeceased by his siblings, Carmela Pisano, Salvatore Gardino, Teresa Gallione, Fred...
Susan Aquasanta Warner
Feb 21, 2020
SCHENECTADY - Susan Aquasanta Warner, 48, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Friday, February 21st at Ellis Hospital. Susan was born in Niskayuna on August 28, 1971 the daughter of the late Ralph and Helen Easley Aquasanta. She was a lifelong Schenectady resident and was known and loved by many. Susan made her house feel like a home, she loved...
Jean Miano Schwind
Feb 19, 2020
NISKAYUNA – Jean Miano Schwind, 83, passed away on Wednesday, February 19th at Ellis Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Jean was born in Schenectady on April 20, 1936 the daughter of the late Frank and Grace Munafo Miano. She graduated from Nott Terrace High School, class of 1955. She was a devoted homemaker who cared for the needs of...
Theresa A. Ruzzo
Feb 13, 2020
SCHENECTADY – Theresa A. Ruzzo, 84, passed away unexpectedly at Ellis Hospital on February 13, 2020 (the anniversary of her sister Dolores’s death and also the birthday of her brother-in-law Michael Anthony DiCocco, Sr.) surrounded by her loving family. Theresa was born in Schenectady on February 28, 1936 the daughter of the late Gennaro and Julia LaPorta Ruzzo. She was...
Fred J. Ciccarelli
Feb 11, 2020
SCHENECTADY – Fred J. Ciccarelli, 84, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, February 11, 2020, surrounded by one of his many dear caretakers from Homecare Network of NY and Eddy Senior Care. Fred was born in Schenectady on October 7, 1935, a son of the late Ralph and Anna DeMatteo Ciccarelli. He graduated from Mt. Pleasant High School and...
Peter Bojarczuk
Feb 10, 2020
SCHENECTADY - Peter Bojarczuk entered the Gates of Heaven on February 10, 2020 surrounded by his loving wife and family. He was 96 years old and lived a full life. Peter was born on July 13, 1923 in Uvyn, Ukraine a small farming village in Western Ukraine. He was the son of the late Wasliy and Maria (Trytko) Bojarczuk. Peter...
Robert 'Robby' Siatkowski
Feb 6, 2020
SCHENECTADY – Robert ‘Robby’ Siatkowski, 65, entered peacefully into eternal rest at Ellis Hospital on Thursday, February 6, 2020 surrounded by his loving family. Robby was born in Niskayuna on October 8, 1954 the son of the late Robert and Mary ‘Nina’ Badalucco Siatkowski. He grew up in Glenville and graduated from Scotia-Glenville High School, class of 1973. Robby was...


