Obituaries

John D. 'Tennessee' White

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Joseph Paul Smith

Joseph Paul Smith

Jan 30, 2020

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Clementina Popolizio Dicocco

Clementina Popolizio Dicocco

Jan 25, 2020

SCHENECTADY- Clementina M. DiCocco, 98, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Saturday, January 25, 2020 at home surrounded by her loving family. Clementina was born in Schenectady on October 23, 1921 a daughter of the late Stephen and Justine Stella (Alfonzo) Popolizio. She was raised on Barrett Street and educated at Oneida School. Clem worked at a glove factory in...

John Richard Haffner

John Richard Haffner

Jan 20, 2020

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Eleanor G. 'Ellie' Lamalfa

Eleanor G. 'Ellie' Lamalfa

Jan 6, 2020

ROTTERDAM – Eleanor G. ‘Ellie’ LaMalfa, 87, entered into eternal peace on Monday. Eleanor was born in South Schenectady a daughter of the late Peter and Grace Eats Delory. She worked many years in housekeeping at the Kingsway Arms. She and her husband enjoyed retirement in Northport, FL. Ellie was a loving, spunky and strong woman, with great faith. She...

Janet Maclachlan

Janet Maclachlan

Dec 27, 2019

SCHENECTADY – Janet MacLachlan, 78, entered into eternal peace on Thursday December 27, 2019. Janet was born in Schenectady on May 5, 1941 the daughter of the late Anthony and Antoinette Masucci Palleschi. She was a 1959 graduate of Linton High School and devoted 45 years of service to St. Clare’s Hospital, working in the Admitting Office. Her professionalism, loyalty...

Annette 'Cam' Soroka

Annette 'Cam' Soroka

Dec 26, 2019

NISKAYUNA - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Annette (Cam) Soroka who died peacefully on the evening of Thursday, December 26, 2019, surrounded by loving family and friends. Born January 16, 1934 in Schenectady, New York, she was the daughter of the late Dominick and Mary Cammarota who passed away in 2002. Her beloved husband,...

Elizabeth S. Suriano

Elizabeth S. Suriano

Dec 12, 2019

Elizabeth Salamone Suriano, 91, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Thursday, December 12, 2019 at Glendale Nursing Home. Liz was born in Schenectady on December 15, 1927 and was the daughter of the late Matteo and Maria Carmela (Luisi) Salamone. She was a 1947 graduate of Nott Terrace High School and worked for over 20 years at General Electric. Liz...

Sr. Norina L. Mastro, Mpv

Sr. Norina L. Mastro, Mpv

Dec 10, 2019

SCHENECTADY - Sr. Norina L. Mastro, MPV, 88, entered gracefully into eternal peace on Tuesday, December 10, 2019. Sr. Norina was born in Schenectady on April 9, 1931 the daughter of the late Giustino and Laura (DiCintio) Mastro. She was educated locally and entered Religious life on February 2, 1952 and First Professed as a Venerini Sister on September 4,...

Robert Charles Vanhatten

Robert Charles Vanhatten

Dec 8, 2019

Robert C. Van Hatten July 13, 1937 - December 8, 2019 Robert C. Van Hatten, 82, of Schenectady, NY passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 8, 2019 at home surrounded by his loving family. Robert was born in Rensselaer, NY to the late Lawrence and Evelyn (Guenther) Van Hatten. Robert was a graduate of Philip Schuyler High School and attended...

Katherine Mae (Watrous) Tucker (Kay)

Katherine Mae (Watrous) Tucker (Kay)

Nov 30, 2019

SCHENECTADY -Katherine Mae (Watrous) Tucker (Kay), 92 passed away on Saturday, November 30th peacefully at home. Kay was born on September 1, 1927 in the little town of Smith Basin, NY weighing only 2 lbs, the daughter of the late Clifton and Alice (Huntley) Watrous. Originally from Whitehall NY, Kay move to and settled in Schenectady in the early 1940’s....