Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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...
John R. Hunsicker
May 18, 2025
Town of Knox – John R. Hunsicker, 66, a hardworking man known for his strength, determination, and unwavering positivity, passed away peacefully on May 18, 2025, after a long illness. Born in Schenectady, John was the son of the late Helmut and Lieselotte Hunsicker. He was raised in Princetown on his parents’ dairy farm, where he developed his tireless work...
Joseph P. Dicocco
May 9, 2025
SCOTIA – Joseph P. DiCocco, 75, entered peacefully into eternal rest on May 9, 2025, at home, surrounded by his loving family. Joe was born in Schenectady, the son of the late Joseph and Yolanda DiCocco. A proud graduate of Mont Pleasant High School’s Class of 1968, he was a standout on the track team, known for his competitive spirit....
Ralph A. Nocera
May 9, 2025
GLENVILLE – Ralph A. Nocera, 91, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Friday, May 9, 2025, surrounded by his devoted family. Born and raised in Schenectady, Ralph was the son of the late Nicholas and Mary (Landolfo) Nocera. A proud graduate of Siena College, he went on to earn his Juris Doctor from St. John’s University School of Law. Ralph...
Armando Gordon Furlani
May 1, 2025
SCHENECTADY – Armando Gordon Furlani, 78, a man of integrity, compassion, and deep devotion to his family and community, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 1, 2025, after a brief illness. Born in Schenectady on September 9, 1946, he was the beloved son of the late Valentino and Marilyn (Hargraves) Furlani. Gordon was a proud 1964 graduate of Niskayuna High...
Mary Antoinetta Stater
Apr 27, 2025
GLENVILLE – Mary Antoinetta Stater, 95, entered into the arms of the Lord on Sunday April 27, 2025 surrounded by her loving family after a brief stay at Capstone Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing. Mary was born and educated in Schenectady NY, a 1948 graduate of Nott Terrace High School, she was the daughter of the late Bartholomew and Angela...
Wilfredo "Freddy" Vasquez
Apr 23, 2025
SCHENECTADY - With hearts broken by an unthinkable loss, we mourn the tragic and senseless passing of Wilfredo “Freddy” Vasquez, who was taken far too soon by gun violence on Wednesday, April 23, 2025. Freddy was born and educated in the Bronx, a son of the late Wilfredo and Sandra Cosme Vasquez, Sr. Freddy was a loving brother, father and...
Julie Lynn Pierce
Apr 23, 2025
SCHENECTADY – Julie L. Pierce, 66, entered into eternal peace on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at her home, surrounded by the love and care of her family after a long battle with ALS. Born June 2, 1958 in Albany, Julie was the daughter of the late Charles and Frances (Welsch) Tanner. She was raised in Altamont, attended Altamont Elementary School,...
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...
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