Obituaries

Concetta Patricia Palmo

Concetta Patricia Palmo

Mar 10, 2019

TROY - Concetta Patricia Palmo, who would have been 94 this coming Saturday, died Sunday March 10, 2019,with her family at her side, at the Van Rensselaer Manor in Troy. Connie, a lifelong resident of Schenectady, was born on March 17, 1925. She was the daughter of Salvatore Franco and Elvira DeCerbo. She worked for over twenty years for the...

Marylou Petta

Marylou Petta

Mar 10, 2019

SCHENECTADY – Marylou Petta, 82, entered into eternal rest on Sunday at Ellis Hospital. Marylou was born in Schenectady, daughter of the late Joseph and Dolores D’Agnilli. She graduated from St. Joseph’s Academy in 1954 and began her 56 year career as a principal stenographer for NYS Office of General Services, retiring in 2010. During her long tenure as a...

Connie J. Saburro

Connie J. Saburro

Mar 7, 2019

SCHENECTADY – Connie J. Saburro, 69, passed away on Thursday, March 7, 2019, surrounded by her loving family. Connie was born in Newark, NY, daughter of the late Roscoe and Clara Clark. She graduated from Palmyra-Macedon School and received her Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Physical Therapy from the University of Buffalo. A kind, caring and giving woman, Connie assisted...

Mary Elane Kielty

Mary Elane Kielty

Feb 20, 2019

MESHOPPEN, PA – Mary Elane Kielty, 52, passed away unexpectedly at her residence on February 20, 2019. Mary was born in Augsburg, Germany a daughter of James Kielty and the late Henery Nadene Gillespie Kielty. Mary was a kind and loving woman. She cherished spending time with her family and her puppy; and will be remembered for always putting others...

Mary Elane Kielty

Mary Elane Kielty

Feb 20, 2019

MESHOPPEN, PA – Mary Elane Kielty, 52, passed away unexpectedly at her residence on February 20, 2019. Mary was born in Augsburg, Germany a daughter of James Kielty and the late Henery Nadene Gillespie Kielty. Mary was a kind and loving woman. She cherished spending time with her family and her puppy; and will be remembered for always putting others...

Melissa Ann Lagone

Melissa Ann Lagone

Feb 19, 2019

My Big Sister. My dear sister, Melissa Lagone, was called home suddenly by her Lord and Savior on Tuesday February 19th, 2019 at the age of 56. Her memory will be lovingly cherished by her parents Donna and Jim Lagone and her brother James Lagone. Melissa will also be forever remembered by her Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, extended family and dear...

Michael Pasquale Dicerbo

Michael Pasquale Dicerbo

Feb 14, 2019

Schenectady - Michael Pasquale DiCerbo, 86, of Central Parkway, entered peacefully into the arms of the Lord Thursday, February 14, 2019. Born in Schenectady on July 13, 1932 to the late Pasquale and Sadie DiCerbo. Graduate of Mt Pleasant High School, Michael was a member of the New York National Guards and New York State Reserves. He was a commissioned...

Laura F. Roe

Laura F. Roe

Jan 28, 2019

SCHENECTADY – Laura F. Roe, 98, passed away on Monday. She is survived by her loving children, Duane (Carol Weizenhofer) Condon and Kathleen Knight; 3 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren and 37 great-great grandchildren. Services will be held on Thursday at 12 noon at the Rossi & Ditoro Funeral Home, 501 Union Street. Interment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park, Colonie. Relatives...

Ersilia Benacquista Dicarlo

Ersilia Benacquista Dicarlo

Jan 23, 2019

NISKAYUNA – Ersilia DiCarlo, 93, entered peacefully into the Arms of the Lord on Wednesday, January 23, 2019. Ersilia was born on May 28, 1925 in Fontechiari, Province of Frosinone, Italy, the daughter of the late Filomena DiCocco, Francesco Benacquista and the step-daughter of Filomena DiCocco. She immigrated to America in 1963 and was employed for 35 years in the...

Kathleen Mae Kingsland

Kathleen Mae Kingsland

Jan 22, 2019

Palm Harbor, FL – Kathy Kingsland, 71, passed away on January 22, 2019 at home surrounded by her loving family. Born in Schenectady, NY on December 27, 1947, daughter of the late Merrill and Theresa (Bourdeau) Kingsland. Kathy worked at NY State, GE as a computer analyst and Key Bank. Kathy loved life and living it. “meet your goals and...

Anne Maiorano Demeo

Anne Maiorano Demeo

Jan 13, 2019

SCHENECTADY – Anne Maiorano DeMeo, 101, entered into the Arms of the Lord on Sunday, January 13, 2019. Anne was born in Schenectady a daughter of the late John and Theresa Danucci Maiorano. She attended local schools and was a graduate of Nott Terrace High School, class of 1936. She was employed as a Matron for the Schenectady City School...

Lucy J. Miranda

Lucy J. Miranda

Jan 9, 2019

ROTTERDAM – Lucy J. Miranda, 83, entered peacefully into the arms of the Lord on Wednesday, January 9, 2019 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Lucy was born in Amsterdam, a daughter of the late George and Speranza Santore Constantino. Lucy’s family located to Miami, FL, where she lived until her Senior year and graduated from Nott Terrace...

Vincent Iovinella Jr.

Vincent Iovinella Jr.

Jan 5, 2019

WEST CHARLTON – Vincent Iovinella, Jr., 87, passed away on January 5, 2019. Vincent was born in Schenectady on January 23, 1931, a son of the late Vincent Iovinella, Sr. and Sarah Fernandez. He graduated from Mt. Pleasant High School, class of 1949; Spencer Business Institute; Royale Academy of Beauty and Barber School; The School of Medical Transcription. Vince served...

George D. Derenzo

George D. Derenzo

Dec 29, 2018

SCHENECTADY – George D. DeRenzo, 75, passed away on December 29, 2018. George was born in Yonkers, NY on September 29, 1943 a son of the late Dominick George Di Renzi and Kirsten Barrett Di Renzi. George is survived by his children; Ruth DeRenzo, Barbara DeRenzo, Jean DeRenzo, Jill DeRenzo, Shane DeRenzo and Michelle DeRenzo; grandchildren, Iyana, Tyana , Ivan...

Robert H. Travis Sr.

Robert H. Travis Sr.

Dec 21, 2018

TOWN OF EDINBURG – Robert H. Travis, Sr., 78, of Edinburg and Ft. Meyers, FL, entered into eternal peace at home on Friday, December 21, 2018. Bob was born in New York City, on June 5, 1940 a son of the late Howard and Ruth Hart Travis. The family located to Rotterdam where Bob attended local schools and graduated in...

Antoinette Friello Corson

Antoinette Friello Corson

Dec 11, 2018

SCHENECTADY - Antoinette Corson, 68, passed away on December 11, 2018 after courageously battling a long illness. Born in Alvignano, Italy, Antoinette immigrated to Schenectady as a young child. She was the daughter of the late Mariannina and Amelio Friello, and predeceased by her late husband, George Corson. Antoinette loved baking, crafting, sewing and movies. She will be fondly remembered...

Patrick J. Derenzo

Patrick J. Derenzo

Dec 7, 2018

SCHENECTADY – Patrick J. Derenzo, Jr., 68, passed away on Friday, December 7, 2018 at Ellis Hospital, after a brief illness. Patrick was born in Troy on July 5, 1950 the son of the late Patrick and Catherine Pieniazek Derenzo. He attended local schools and was a 1968 graduate of Linton High School. Pat began his career with the NY...

Joseph E. Belli

Joseph E. Belli

Nov 20, 2018

ROTTERDAM – Joseph Eleuterio Belli, 72, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, November 20, 2018 in the peace of his home, with his loving family at his side, after a long illness. Joe was born in Schenectady on June 30, 1946 a son of the late Eleuterio and Frances (Ferro) Belli. He attended Linton High and worked as a large...

Dorothy Lee Dubanowich

Dorothy Lee Dubanowich

Nov 17, 2018

GREER, SC – Dorothy L. Dubanowich, 96, entered into the Arms of the Lord on Saturday, November 17, 2018. Dorothy was born on Christmas Day 1921, in Peru, IN, a daughter of the late Carl and Dot (Zink) Ehlers. She was educated in Perue and attended International Business College, in Ft. Wayne, IN and began her working career with the...

Michael Sutter

Michael Sutter

Nov 12, 2018

Michael Sutter, 50, passed away on Monday, November 12, 2018. Michael was born in Schenectady on February 5, 1968 a son of the late Robert and MaryJane (Morrison) Sutter. Mike graduated from Linton High and worked as a general contractor. Michael is survived by his children, Ashley Jackson, of FL, Joseph Sutter, of Schenectady and Emily Jane McGarry, of Lake...