Obituaries

Sabrina E. Berko

Sabrina E. Berko

Sep 29, 2019

SCHENECTADY – Sabrina E. Berko, 34, passed away suddenly at home on September 29, 2019. Sabrina was born and educated in Schenectady. She was a devoted homemaker and mom. She is survived by her husband, Stephen Berko, children, Dylon White, Eric White, Stephen (Kofi) Berko and Ashanti Berko; mother and step-father Arleen Matay and Joseph Bleau; father, Michael and JoAnn...

Lillian M. Parson

Lillian M. Parson

Sep 25, 2019

SCHENECTADY – Lillian M. Parson, 76, passed away peacefully at Ellis Hospital on September 25, 2019. Lillian was born on April 29, 1943 in Plattsburgh, NY, the daughter of Henry and Elizabeth (Collins) Roberts. She worked as a Home Health Aid and took pride in those she cared so lovingly for. Lillian was a very giving and generous woman who...

William R. "Bill" Evers

William R. "Bill" Evers

Sep 25, 2019

SCHENECTADY – William “Bill” Evers, 74, passed away at Ellis Hospital on Wednesday, September 25, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. Born in Odell, NE, Bill was raised and educated in Algona, IA the son of the late Elmer and Ellen Johnson Evers. Bill began his service to his Country, enlisting in the US Navy in 1965, specializing in nuclear...

Jessica Lee Greenwood

Jessica Lee Greenwood

Sep 14, 2019

SCHENECTADY – Jessica Lee Greenwood, 38, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday at home. Jessica was born in Syracuse, a daughter of Joan Maier and David Serson. She was educated in Syracuse and located to Schenectady in 1999. With her kindness and helpful ways, and love of people, Jessica worked in retail. She was employed for Hanaford Markets and most recently...

Angelo Joseph Miano

Angelo Joseph Miano

Sep 8, 2019

SCHENECTADY - Angelo J. Miano, 86, passed away on September 8, 2019, surrounded by his loving children. Angelo was born on January 9, 1933 to the late Frank and Grace Miano. Angelo graduated from Nott Terrace High School in 1951 and then entered into the Army, serving in the Korean War as a Corporal. Angelo later worked for 33 years...

B. Elizabeth "Libby" Carmine

B. Elizabeth "Libby" Carmine

Sep 1, 2019

BATON ROUGE, LA - Birdie Elizabeth Carmine (Libby), 91, who resided at Southside Gardens, Baton Rouge Louisiana, was carried by angels to her eternal reward, on September 1, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond M. Carmine, in 1986 and by her daughter, Mona Raye Jones, in 2012. She is survived by her two daughters and one...

Gloria Jean Fusco

Gloria Jean Fusco

Sep 1, 2019

SCHENENCTADY – Gloria Jean Fusco, 84, entered into eternal peace on Sunday, September 1, 2019 at Ellis Hospital. Gloria was born on October 13, 1934 in Weirton, WV a daughter of the late Erenesto and Lena Ceroy. Gloria received her Bachelor’s Degree from Liberty State University and her Master’s Degree from the University of West Virginia. Gloria taught 1st grade...

Seth Lodge

Seth Lodge

Aug 24, 2019

SCHENECTADY – Seth T. Lodge, 40, died on Saturday, August 24, 2019. Seth was born in Schenectady on December 11, 1978 a son of Lennard and Shawne (Filkins) Lodge. He graduated from Gilboa –Conesville Central High School. He enjoyed cooking and was employed as a cook at Broadway Joe’s. Seth was a minimalist camper bringing the bare essentials and then...

Angela Dicarlo Capoccia

Angela Dicarlo Capoccia

Aug 15, 2019

Schenectady- Angela Capoccia, 88, died surrounded by her family on August 15, 2019. She was born in a family of 8 children on July 17, 1931 in the village of Fontechiari, Italy to AnnaMaria and Giovanni DiCarlo. She immigrated to America in 1948 to begin a new life. She moved to Schenectady New York where family had established. She quickly...

Roland J.F. Witmer

Roland J.F. Witmer

Aug 10, 2019

NISKAYUNA – Roland J.F. Witmer, 78, entered peacefully into the arms of the Lord on Saturday, August 10, 2019 at Ellis Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Roland was born September 22, 1940 in Schenectady, a son of the late Roland J and Catherine Weast Witmer. He graduated from South Colonie High School in 1958, where he set the longstanding...

Carmine Pallotolo

Carmine Pallotolo

Jul 30, 2019

SCHENECTADY - Carmine Pallotolo, 88, woke up in the arms of the Lord on Tuesday, July 30, 2019. Carmine a son of the late Carmine and Angelina Ruggiero Pallotolo was born in Schenectady and graduated from Nott Terrace High School. He honorably served in the US Army during the Korean War. With a strong work ethic, Carmine began his career...

Michael D. Bacchi

Michael D. Bacchi

Jul 27, 2019

GLENVILLE – Michael D. Bacchi, 82, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Saturday at Ellis Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Mike was born on April 7, 1937 a son of the late Gaetano and Philomena Altieri Bacchi, He was a 1955 graduate of Nott Terrace High School. He served in the NYS National Guards as a Sgt. 1st Class....

Anthony "Tony" "Skinny" Aragona

Anthony "Tony" "Skinny" Aragona

Jun 17, 2019

SCOTIA – Anthony “Tony” “Skinny” Aragona, 91, passed away peacefully with his family at his side on Monday, June 17, 2019 at the Schenectady Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing where he had been a patient for the past 3 weeks. Born Antonio John Aragona on July 21, 1927 at his family home on VanVranken Avenue, to the late Joseph and...

Jennie M. Toolan

Jennie M. Toolan

Jun 11, 2019

ROTTERDAM – Jennie Toolan, 96, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Tuesday, June 11, 2019 at Ellis Hospital. Jennie was born in South Schenectady on March 10, 1923, the daughter of the late Frank and Mary DeLorenzo Marotta. She graduated from Draper High School and Mildred Elley Business School. Jennie worked at the General Electric Company and retired after many...

Robert Edward Gallup

Robert Edward Gallup

Jun 4, 2019

BALLSTON LAKE – On Tuesday, June 4, 2019, Robert Edward Gallup, beloved husband, father and grandfather went to be with his Lord after a courageous battle with cancer. Robert was born on October 5, 1965 in Schenectady a son of Edward and Constance Sokolowski Gallup. Robert graduated from Schalmont High School in 1983. On June 9, 1990 he married the...

Linda "Lena" Wujciak

Linda "Lena" Wujciak

May 28, 2019

SCHENECTADY – Linda “Lena” Wujciak, 67, fell asleep in our Lord on Tuesday, May 28, 2019 at Ellis Hospital. Lena was born in Schenectady, a daughter of the late Edward and Doris Duma Wujciak, Sr. She was a 1969 graduate of Linton High School. Lena worked for the Department of the Navy in Scotia, Schenectady Chrysler Plymouth and managed several...

Gloria Altieri Capogna

Gloria Altieri Capogna

May 12, 2019

GREECE, NY – Gloria Altieri Capogna, 91, entered peacefully into eternal life on May 12, 2019 at her residence. Gloria, a daughter of the late Anthony and Mary Caschera Altieri was born and educated in Schenectady. She resided in Scotia for more than 60 years before locating to the Rochester area. Gloria worked in catalog sales for many years at...

Dennis Dudley Dantz

Dennis Dudley Dantz

May 2, 2019

GLENVILLE – Dennis Dantz, 57, died suddenly Thursday at his home. Dennis was born on April 21, 1962 a son of Janice Dantz and the late Lionel Dantz. He was predeceased by her father, Lionel and a brother, Timmy Dantz. He is survived by his children, Dennis J. (Christine) Dantz and Amanda (Logan) Voorheis; grandchildren, JT and Miles Dantz; his...

Marion R. Marro

Marion R. Marro

Apr 27, 2019

SCHENECTADY – Marion R. Marro, 96, entered into eternal peace on Saturday, April 27, 2019 at the Schenectady Center. Marion was born on September 11, 1922 a daughter of the late Joseph and Elizabeth Bozzi Marro. She was a 1940 graduate of Nott Terrace High School and Cosmetology School. She became a licensed cosmetologist and worked at Barney’s and with...

Joseph Christopher Silverio

Joseph Christopher Silverio

Apr 22, 2019

NISKAYUNA – Joseph Christopher Silverio, 34, of Hillcrest Road, died Monday at Ellis Hospital after being stricken during dialysis. Joe was born in Schenectady on March 11, 1985, the son of Joseph and Karen Picard Riccardi Silverio. He was a 2002 graduate of Schenectady High School and worked for several years at the Rubin Dialysis Center in Saratoga. Joe dappled...