Obituaries

Teresa Perreca

Teresa Perreca

Aug 7, 2025

Teresa Perreca, 94, of Schenectady, New York passed away peacefully on August 7, 2025. She was born on December 7, 1930 in Schenectady, NY and was raised in Little Italy on N. Jay Street. The youngest of four children, she is predeceased by her father Salvatore Perreca, mother Carmela, brother Mario, sister Lilia (Dominick) Papa, and niece Kim Mastroianni. She...

Tyrell J Carr

Tyrell J Carr

Aug 4, 2025

Tyrell J. Carr Sun Rise: March 8. 1985 / Sun Set: August 4, 2025 With heavy hearts, we come together to share the deeply saddening news of Tyrell J. Carr’s passing. He departed from this world peacefully at Albany Medical Center on August 4, 2025, at the young age of 40. Born in the Bronx, New York, Tyrell was truly...

Patricia Diane Lezzi

Patricia Diane Lezzi

Jul 28, 2025

Schenectady - Patricia Diane Lezzi, a devoted sister, mother, and friend, passed away peacefully after a brief illness on July 28, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was 82 years old. Born on August 6, 1942, in Schenectady to Patrick and Lyda Lezzi, Patricia was a lifelong resident of the Capital Region. A graduate of Linton High School and...

David Ayres Stevens

David Ayres Stevens

Jul 20, 2025

TROY - David A. Stevens, Jr., entered peacefully into eternal rest on July 20, 2025, after a period of illness. Born on April 27, 1951, in the Town of Groveland, he was the beloved son of the late David A. Stevens, Sr. and Carolyn Roden Stevens. A graduate of Tamarac High School, David served his country in the United States...

Michael J. Glantzis Sr.

Michael J. Glantzis Sr.

Jul 19, 2025

Michael J Glantzis Sr., 57, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday July 19th. Born to MaryAnn Glantzis in October of 1967, Michael was a longtime resident of Schenectady. He attended Linton High school, and enjoyed a nearly forty year career as a butcher at price chopper. He was well known by his customers for his outgoing personality, and...

Rose M. Glibbery

Rose M. Glibbery

Jul 11, 2025

SCHENECTADY – Rose M. Glibbery, 92, passed away peacefully at Ellis Hospital, surrounded by the love and presence of her devoted family. Born in Jamaica, Queens, she was the daughter of the late Salvatore and Angelina Tocco Cangelosi. In 1951, Rose married the love of her life, James E. Glibbery. Together, they created a home full of warmth, faith, and...

Julia M. Reali

Julia M. Reali

Jul 6, 2025

SCHENECTADY – Julia M. Reali, 95, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by the love and presence of her devoted family. Born in Brooklyn, she was the daughter of the late John and Gertrude Walker Dignon. Julia received her RN from St. Mary’s School of Nursing in Amsterdam, NY, and devoted much of her career to caring for newborns in...

Melba Granlees

Melba Granlees

Jun 28, 2025

SCHENECTADY – Melba Granlees, 82, entered into the arms of her Lord on Saturday, June 28, 2025. Melba was born in Girardot, Colombia, and attended high school and business school in Bogotá. She immigrated to the United States at a young age and proudly became a naturalized citizen. Determined to embrace her new country, Melba worked hard to learn English...

Beverly "Bev" Ann Carling

Beverly "Bev" Ann Carling

Jun 26, 2025

Beverly “Bev” Ann Carling, passed away peacefully on June 26, 2025, at the age of 80. Born in Schenectady, New York on January 3, 1945, to the late Stephen J. and Mary E. Mennillo, Beverly was a woman of kindness, warmth and ambition. She pursued her education and career with dedication, earning an undergraduate degree before obtaining her Master's in...

Helen Russo Preston

Helen Russo Preston

Jun 26, 2025

Helen E. Russo/Preston, 100, of Glenville, joined the angels, in Eternal Peace on Thursday, June 26, 2025, peacefully in her home. Born on September 18, 1924, in Schenectady, she was the daughter of Vittorio Russo and Maria Antonia Borrelli/Russo. Helen married John A. Preston on November 28, 1946, and they shared 34 years of marriage. She attended Nott Terrace High...

Joseph C. Martin

Joseph C. Martin

Jun 21, 2025

ROTTERDAM – Joseph C. Martin, 73, entered into eternal peace on Saturday, June 21, 2025. He was the son of the late Robert P. Martin and Anna Pollak Martin. Born in Schenectady on November 22, 1951, Joe was a 1969 graduate of Scotia-Glenville High School. He spent more than 30 years serving his community as a rural postal carrier in...

Mary Ann 'Babe' Pasquarella

Mary Ann 'Babe' Pasquarella

Jun 20, 2025

ROTTERDAM – Mary Ann “Babe” Caruso Pasquarella, 93, passed away peacefully on June 20, 2025. Born in Schenectady, she was the daughter of the late Vincenzo and Carmella Ruggiero Caruso. A 1950 graduate of Nott Terrace High School, Babe began her career as a secretary at General Electric before joining the Schalmont Central School District in 1968. Over the next...

Spencer A. Turner

Spencer A. Turner

Jun 17, 2025

ROTTERDAM – Spencer A. Turner, 81, passed away on June 17, 2025, in the city where he was born and lived a full, spirited life. Born July 25, 1943, in Schenectady, Spencer was the son of the late Spencer and Katherine Dingo Turner. He was a 1961 graduate of Mont Pleasant High School. He ventured into self-employment, always driven by...

William A. Slover

William A. Slover

Jun 17, 2025

SCHENECTADY – William A. Slover, 66, of Schenectady, died suddenly on June 17, 2025. Bill worked as a Construction Team Leader for the Schenectady County Highway Department for 32 years, retiring in 2014. He was predeceased by his parents, Alfred R. and Laura Larue Slover; and a daughter, MaryJane Slover. He is survived by his wife, Mary Compronio Slover; children,...

Patricia Ann Olsen

Patricia Ann Olsen

Jun 15, 2025

With deep sorrow and much love, we mourn the passing of Patricia (Patty/Pat) Olsen of Scotia NY on June 15th at the age of 82 years. She was born in Niskayuna and attended Highschool there, graduating in 1962. With her lifelong devotion to her faith, she attended Scotia United Methodist Church. She leaves behind a loving sister Joyce Horton, many...

Gordon D Hamil

Gordon D Hamil

Jun 13, 2025

ROTTERDAM – Gordon D. Hamil entered into eternal peace on Friday, June 13, 2025, after battling Alzheimer's with grace and strength. He was born in Schenectady, on December 29, 1940, the son of the late Woodrow Hamil and Elsie Pangburn Clancy. He attended Mont Pleasant High School, graduating in 1958, and went on to Siena College, where he played on...

Dorothy "Dottie" Pratico

Dorothy "Dottie" Pratico

Jun 3, 2025

Dorothy “Dottie” Pratico, 69, of Glenville, passed away on Tuesday, June 3 at Ellis Hospital. Born in Niskayuna, Dottie was a life-long resident of the area. She graduated from Linton High School in 1974 and worked in several area businesses over the years, most recently as an administrative secretary for Ellis Hospital, before she retired in 2019. Dottie was an...

Michele A. Endries

Michele A. Endries

Jun 1, 2025

Michele A. Endries 1957-2025 was the daughter of the late George Endries and survived by her mother, Patricia Endries, sisters; Kimberley Tyner, Maureen Seel (Bill), brother Marc Endries (Carole); and niece and nephew Cheyenne & Cody Seel. Michele moved to San Diego to pursue her California dream and excelled as a Sr. Vice President of Sales at the Hotel Del...

Michele A. Trapp

Michele A. Trapp

May 29, 2025

JOHNSON CITY, TN – Michele A. Laurange Trapp, 61, passed away on Thursday, May 29, 2025, at Johnson City Medical Center after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Schenectady, NY, Michele was the daughter of Elva Basile Laurange and the late Robert J. Laurange. She was a 1982 graduate of Linton High School, where she met the love of...

Raymond A. Tannatta

Raymond A. Tannatta

May 28, 2025

NISKAYUNA – Raymond A. Tannatta, 80, passed away on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, in the peacefulness of his home, surrounded by the unwavering love of his family. Born in Schenectady, Ray was the son of the late Felix and Mary (Patriarco) Tannatta. A graduate of Linton High School, he dedicated his life to service, innovation, and family. Ray began his...