Obituaries
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
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
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.
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Lorraine Iovinelli Maiorano
Nov 11, 2018
GLENVILLE – Lorraine C. Maiorano, 85, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Sunday, November 10, 2018. Lorraine was born on Front Street, February 18, 1933 a daughter of the late Salvatore and Columbia DiCierno Iovinelli. She attended Nott Terrace High School and worked for American Laundry. She retired from NYS Taxation and Finance, where she worked as a key punch...
Kenneth J. Tucker-Brownell
Nov 11, 2018
SCHENECTADY - Kenneth Jude Tucker Brownell passed away suddenly Sunday November 11, 2018 at Ellis Hospital. Born May 21, 1963 in Randolph MA, Son of the late Kenneth and Shirley Brownell Tucker. Ken graduated from Nashua High School in Nashua NH and did many things throughout his life from EMT to Sales but the Hospitality industry is where he found...
Jean Betty Stanton
Nov 9, 2018
SCHENECTADY – Jean B. Stanton, 94, entered into eternal rest on Friday, November 9, 2018 at Ellis Hospital after a brief illness. Jean was born in Schenectady on September 1, 1924 a daughter of the late Stephen and Mary (Flynn) St. John. She graduated from the former Nott Terrace High School. Jean was a homemaker who cherished caring for her...
Aniella "Nellie" Aragona
Nov 5, 2018
SCOTIA- On November 5, 2018, Nellie Aragona, 88, passed away at Ellis Hospital with her loving family by her side. Born Aniella Dandreano on July 30, 1930 in Amsterdam, NY, to the late Luigi and Orsolina (Tambasco) Dandreano she was always known as Nellie to her family and friends. Raised in Amsterdam, she was a 1948 graduate of the former...
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...


