Obituaries
Edith I. Pell
Nov 3, 2018
SCHENECTADY – Edith I. “Pell” Pellegrino, 86, entered peacefully into the arms of the Lord on Saturday, November 3, 2018 at Ellis Hospital. Edith was born in Schenectady on January 15, 1932, a daughter of the late Anthony and Margaret Bell Pellegrino. She graduated from Nott Terrace High School, class of 1950. She owned and operated the Press Box Restaurant...
Ernest Seamans
Nov 2, 2018
SCHENECTADY – Ernest Seamans, 60, passed away after a brief illness on Friday, November 2, 2018 at Ellis Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Ernie was born in Schenectady on June 2, 1958 a son of the late Robert and Charlotte Lane Seamans. He was a 1976 graduate of Linton High School and worked for Adirondack Beverage in Glenville. Ernie...
Carmelina Walkup
Oct 25, 2018
SCHENECTADY - Carmelina ‘Carm’ Walkup, 54, went to be with her Lord and Savior on the morning of Thursday, October 25th, 2018, at Ellis Hospital. Carm was born in Peckville, Pennsylvania on April 26th, 1964 to Annunziata and Dominick DiMatteo. She married John Walkup on October 14th, 1995, and a year later she set aside her professional career to begin...
Michael D Brittain Jr
Oct 20, 2018
SCHENECTADY – Michael D. Brittain, Jr., 50, passed away unexpectedly at Ellis Hospital on Saturday, with his loving wife at his side. Mike was born in Charleston, SC on February 26, 1968 a son of Cynthia Stevens Brittain and the late Michael D. Brittain. He attended High School in Ft Worth, Texas and moved to Saratoga in 1986. Mike honorably...
Vincenza Pennacchia Polsinelli
Oct 7, 2018
NISKAYUNA - Vincenza Pennacchia Polsinelli, 86, died suddenly on Sunday, October 7, 2018 at her home. Vincenza was an amazing woman whose warmth, generosity and selflessness were seen through a lifetime of being a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Her life revolved around her family and the love was obvious in everything she did. She was born the...
Carmela "Carol" Isgro Dicerbo
Oct 3, 2018
Schenectady – Carmela (Carol) Isgro DiCerbo, 82 of Central Pkwy entered peacefully into the arms of the Lord on Wednesday at Ellis Hospital after a brief illness. Born May 22, 1936 at 1936 Van Vranken Avenue, delivered into the world by her grandmother Carmela LaMachi Puliafico. She was the daughter of the late Joseph Angelo and Rosalin (Puliafico) Isgro. Carol...
Catherine Sangermano
Oct 2, 2018
SCHENECTADY – Catherine Sangermano, 86, entered peacefully into eternal rest, surrounded by her loving family, on Tuesday. Catherine was born in the mountainous town of Pietragalla, in the Providence of Potenza, Italy on April 18, 1932 a daughter of the late Maria Teo Colangelo and Guiseppe Antonio Sangermano. Immigrating to America with her family at age 6, Catherine was educated...
Marietta Popolizio
Oct 1, 2018
NISKAYUNA – Marietta Popolizio, 96, passed peacefully at home on Monday, October 1, 2018, surrounded by the love of her family. Marietta was born on February 4, 1922 in Ruviano, CE, Italy a daughter of the late Rafaele and Rosina Popolizio. Marietta attended local schools and worked in the family bakery. She immigrated with her small children in 1955, to...
John M. Collins Sr.
Sep 30, 2018
Schenectady – John M. Collins Sr. passed away on Sunday, September 30th, 2018 at Albany Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. Born October 12th, 1929 in Watertown, NY, John was predeceased by his parents Hubert and Mildred Collins and sister Janet. He graduated from Watertown HS in 1947 and received his Associates Degree from Canton Agricultural & Technical College....
Angelo R. Catalano
Sep 29, 2018
ROTTERDAM – Angelo R. Catalano, 86, entered into eternal peace on Saturday, September 29, 2018 at Ellis Hospital, surrounded by his loving family, due to complications from Parkinson’s Disease. Angelo was born in Schenectady on December 30, 1931 a son of the late Anthony and Josephine Catalano. He was a graduate of Nott Terrace High School and honorably served in...
Ralph J. Sorrentino
Sep 19, 2018
SCHENECTADY – Ralph J. Sorrentino, 57, entered into eternal rest, surrounded by his loving family, on Wednesday, September 19, 2018 at Ellis Hospital after a brief illness. Ralph was born in Schenectady on August 1, 1961 a son of Dorothy Carboni Sorrentino and the late Nicholas Sorrentino. He graduated from South Colonie High School, class of 1979 and continued his...
Theodore Soroka Jr.
Sep 15, 2018
It is with a heavy heart and many tears that we send our Beloved Teddy on his final Journey. Theodore (Ted) Soroka passed away on September 15, 2018 at his home after a long illness, surrounded by family and friends. Born October 24, 1926 in Chester, PA- he was the son of the late Theodore, Sr. and Mary Soroka and...
Frank J. Iovinelli
Sep 13, 2018
SCHENECTADY – Frank Iovinelli, 88, loving friend to all, entered peacefully and acceptingly into the Arms of the Lord on Thursday, September 13, 2018. Frank was born on Front Street, September 6, 1930, son of Salvatore and Columbia DeCierno Iovinella. He graduated from Washington Irving and honorably served in the US Army. Frank worked for McNearney Distributors on State Street...
Michael A. Pierotti
Sep 13, 2018
SCHENECTADY - Michael A. Pierotti, 62 of Harborside Dr, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, September 13, 2018 after a long and courageous battle with Neuroendocrine Tumor. Mike was born in Schenectady on August 16, 1956, son of Ernest and Sarah Borini Pierotti. He graduated from Linton High School class of 1974 and attended...
Ann B. Frese
Sep 7, 2018
GLENVILLE – Ann De Angelo Frese, 86, passed peacefully on Friday, September 7, 2018 at the Glendale Home, after a brief illness. Ann was born in Schenectady on November 28, 1931 a daughter of the late Frances and Anna Marotta DeAngelo. She was a graduate of Nott Terrace High School and worked in the Dietary Department at St. Clare’s Hospital...
Liana M. Lamountain-Mccarthy
Sep 6, 2018
DANVERS, MA – Liana M. LaMountain-McCarthy, 35, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, September 6, 2018, after being stricken on Sunday, at Ellis Hospital, where the first ever Honor Walk was held as Liana and her loved ones were escorted from the ICU to the Surgical Suite. Surgeons from around the country, nurses and staff were involved in Liana’s organ...
Nicholas J. Sheroka Sr.
Sep 3, 2018
SCHENECTADY – Nicholas J. Sheroka, Sr. 63, passed away at home on Monday, September 3, 2018 after being stricken. Nick was born in Schenectady on July 4, 1955 a son of the late John and Margaret Oswalt Sheroka. He was a 1974 graduate of Linton High School and enlisted in the US Army, serving 22 years, stationed at Ft. Dix,...
Dino J. Cimino
Jul 28, 2018
ROTTERDAM – Dino J. Cimino, 84, was called home to the Lord on Saturday, at Ellis Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Dino was born in Schenectady on January 31, 1934, a son of Frank and Angelina Casale Cimino. He graduated from Mt. Pleasant High School in 1952 and Siena College in 1956. He worked for NYS Department of Labor,...
Anna M. Sheridan
Jul 20, 2018
SCHENECTADY – Anna Pomato Sheridan, 68, of Clayton Street, died Friday morning after a brief illness. Anna was born in Schenectady on June 2, 1950, the daughter of John Pomato; Jean Belile and stepdaughter of Peter Wallard. She graduated from Mt Pleasant High School, class of 1968. She was a Secretary for New York State over thirty years. She was...
Alfred J. Natalie
Jul 17, 2018
Scotia – Alfred J. “Pops” Natalie, 73, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Tuesday at Ellis Hospital, with his loving wife at his side. Al, also affectingly know as “Babe” was born the youngest son of Alfred and Josephine DiGirolamo Natalie on February 17, 1945. He graduated from Scotia-Glenville High School and served in the US Army, stationed in Vietnam...


