Obituaries
John Michael Buell
Apr 9, 2025
SCHENECTADY - John M. Buell, 66, a friend to all, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, after spending a joyful evening in the company of family and close friends. Born in Niskayuna, John was the son of the late George and Alice (Clough) Buell. He graduated from Linton High School in 1976 and went on to study at...
Bruce W. Wade
Mar 30, 2025
Spring Hill, FL – Bruce W. Wade, 82, passed away peacefully after a long illness on March 30, 2025. Bruce was born in Schenectady, the son of the late William and Catharine (Boyce) Wade. He was a graduate of Linton High School and proudly served his country for 4 years in the US NAVY. After being discharged from the Navy,...
Helen M. Potts
Mar 25, 2025
SCHENECTADY – Helen M. Potts, 94, entered peacefully into the Arms of the Lord on Tuesday, March 25, 2025. Helen, a lifelong resident of Schenectady, was the beloved daughter of the late Russell and Carmela (Crispino) Potts. She was educated in Schenectady schools and dedicated many years of hard work to Coyne Laundry before later joining Capital District OTB. A...
Carmella Rose Ruscitto
Mar 23, 2025
SCHENECTADY - Carmella R. Ruscitto, 87, a beloved matriarch of Front Street, entered into the arms of the Lord on Sunday, March 23, 2025, after a fall at home. A lifelong resident of Schenectady, Carmella was born on November 30, 1937, the cherished daughter of the late Nicholas and Marceline Palumbo Ruscitto. Carmella's roots ran deep in the city she...
Viviana G. Bianchi
Mar 19, 2025
REXFORD - Viviana G Bianchi passed away peacefully on March 19 after a courageous, 10 year-long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Born in Sora Italy on June 8th, 1939, to Restituta and Giuseppe Capobianco, Viviana came to the United States in 1954 and married her beloved husband, Dante Bianchi, in 1961. Though she did not have the opportunity to finish her...
Genoveffa Mastroianni
Mar 16, 2025
It is with profound grief and enormous sadness that we announce the passing of Genoveffa Mastroianni of Schenectady. She passed away on Sunday, March 16, 2025; living her last 3 years residing in the Guadeloupe Memory Care Unit at Our Lady of Mercy Life Center, Guilderland, NY. She was 89. Genoveffa was born on April 12, 1935. She was the...
Phyllis A. Frederick
Mar 7, 2025
ROTTERDAM – Phyllis A. Frederick, 89, a loving caring woman of great faith, passed away peacefully on March 7, 2025. Phyllis was born in Schenectady, on June 25, 1935, to the late Frank and Mary (Varriale) Caringi. A proud graduate of Nott Terrace High School, Class of 1953, she spent many years working as a dedicated receptionist before embracing her...
Catherine Mary (Motto) Faraone
Feb 28, 2025
SCHENECTADY- Catherine Mary (Motto) Faraone, 95, passed peacefully into the arms of the Lord at home on Friday, February 28, 2025. Catherine was born in Albany, the daughter of the late Carmelo and Mary (Donato) Motta. She was employed as a switchboard operator for New York Telephone. Catherine was a devoted woman, whose love and dedication to her family knew...
Christopher Michael Napolitana
Feb 28, 2025
NISKAYUNA - With heavy hearts, we share the passing of Christopher Michael Napolitana, 32, on February 28, 2025.who left us far too soon. Born in Schenectady on May 14, 1992, the of of Patricia Schreiter Napolitana and the late Carl Napolitana. Chris was a proud graduate of Niskayuna High School and a beloved son, father, brother, and friend. Above all,...
Lurine J. Wright
Feb 25, 2025
Lurine J. Wright Sunrise August 28, 1936 Sunset February 25,2025 Lurine Wright was born on August 28, 1936 to parents Maggie Lee Davis and Hampton Calvin in Vicksburg, Mississippi. She attended St. Mary's Catholic School and Bowman High School in Vicksburg, MS, Lurine moved to New York City at the age of 16 where she furthered her education at The...
Michael A. Scarchilli
Feb 24, 2025
Michael passed away peacefully on February 24th, 2025 with his family by his side. He was born in Troy, NY to Anthony Scarchilli and Elizabeth Scarchilli (Doherty). Michael grew up in Waterford, spending summers with his family at their camp in Lake George, making treasured memories with his cousins. He graduated from Waterford High School, class of 1968, where he...
Timothy Jude Farry
Feb 19, 2025
GLENVILLE - Timothy Jude Farry, a lifelong area resident, passed away at home on February 19, 2025. Born on July 5, 1950, he was the third of five children and grew up surrounded by family, faith, and a love for sports. A graduate of Bishop Gibbons High School, Class of 1968, Tim was known for his talent on the basketball...
Bruce M. Allen
Feb 17, 2025
Bruce M. Allen, 76, of Deerfield Beach, FL passed away on Feb 17, 2025. The son of the late Charles C. Allen and Ethel F. Allen, Bruce was born in Worcester, MA on April 11, 1948, and raised in Niskayuna, NY. He graduated from New College of Florida in Sarasota, FL with a B.A. in Art and European History, after...
Florinda Basile
Feb 14, 2025
SCHENECTADY – Florinda Basile, 96, passed away peacefully on Friday February 14, 2025, at Eddy Village Green in Cohoes. Florinda, (Flo) was born in Schenectady. She went with her entire family to Torello Italy in the Providence of Salerno when she was four years old and grew up on the beautiful mountain side near Pompeii and the Amalfi Coast. When...
Alvin P. 'Al' Steele
Feb 5, 2025
SCHENECTADY – Alvin ‘Al’ Steele, passed away peacefully at AMCH, with his loving family at his side on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, after 82 blessed years on this earth. Al was born in Schenectady, the son of the late Alvin and Frances Palombo Steele. Al was a graduate of Mont Pleasant High School, where he excelled in baseball, earning recognition...
Maria Giovanna D'Elia
Jan 29, 2025
SCHENECTADY – Maria Giovanna D’Elia, 59, returned to God’s embrace, on January 29, 2025 40 days after being diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer, with her loving family at her side. Born on December 2, 1965, in San Rufo, Salerno, Italy, the daughter of Cono and Pasqualina Marmo D’Elia. Maria entered the world in the warmth of her family home, surrounded by...
Gloria M. Santilli
Jan 24, 2025
Gloria M. Santilli passed away quietly while surrounded by immediate family on January 24, 2025. Born to Fred and Lena Comenzo on August 9, 1927 and sister to Roselyn Ciani and Evelyn Prime, Gloria graduated from Nott Terrace High School before marrying Angelo Santilli and settling down in Scotia, NY to raise Thomas, Suzanne, Gloria, Frederick and Christopher. Prior to...
Frank D. Ragucci
Jan 22, 2025
Jupiter Florida- Frank D. Ragucci 76, embraced his Lord and Savior on January 22, 2025, surrounded by his loving family, listening to Gabriel’s soundtrack. Born March 9,1948 in Schenectady New York, Frank was the son of the late Frank J. Ragucci and Lillian (Cuomo) Ragucci. A lifelong Schenectady resident, he graduated from Mont Pleasant High School in 1966. He served...
Dolores Carroll
Jan 19, 2025
Dolores Carroll, age 90, passed away peacefully on January 19th at Ellis Hospital. Dolores's life was marked by her dedication to her family and her service to the community. She worked as a nurse in area hospitals early on, a role she cherished and excelled in until she retired due to poor health. After that, she taught catechism and sang...
Marlene E. Allen
Jan 14, 2025
SCHENECTADY – Marlene E. Allen, 89, a woman of devout faith, and matriarch, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at home surrounded by those who she so dearly loved. Marlene was born in Schenectady, the daughter of the late Antonio and Martella Esposito Tommasone. She was a 1954 graduate of Nott Terrace High School. Marlene married her...
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