Obituaries
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...
Carmela "Carol" Isgro Dicerbo
Oct 3, 2018
Schenectady – Carmela (Carol) Isgro DiCerbo, 82 of Central Pkwy entered peacefully into the arms of the Lord on Wednesday at Ellis Hospital after a brief illness. Born May 22, 1936 at 1936 Van Vranken Avenue, delivered into the world by her grandmother Carmela LaMachi Puliafico. She was the daughter of the late Joseph Angelo and Rosalin (Puliafico) Isgro. Carol...
Catherine Sangermano
Oct 2, 2018
SCHENECTADY – Catherine Sangermano, 86, entered peacefully into eternal rest, surrounded by her loving family, on Tuesday. Catherine was born in the mountainous town of Pietragalla, in the Providence of Potenza, Italy on April 18, 1932 a daughter of the late Maria Teo Colangelo and Guiseppe Antonio Sangermano. Immigrating to America with her family at age 6, Catherine was educated...
Marietta Popolizio
Oct 1, 2018
NISKAYUNA – Marietta Popolizio, 96, passed peacefully at home on Monday, October 1, 2018, surrounded by the love of her family. Marietta was born on February 4, 1922 in Ruviano, CE, Italy a daughter of the late Rafaele and Rosina Popolizio. Marietta attended local schools and worked in the family bakery. She immigrated with her small children in 1955, to...
John M. Collins Sr.
Sep 30, 2018
Schenectady – John M. Collins Sr. passed away on Sunday, September 30th, 2018 at Albany Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. Born October 12th, 1929 in Watertown, NY, John was predeceased by his parents Hubert and Mildred Collins and sister Janet. He graduated from Watertown HS in 1947 and received his Associates Degree from Canton Agricultural & Technical College....
Angelo R. Catalano
Sep 29, 2018
ROTTERDAM – Angelo R. Catalano, 86, entered into eternal peace on Saturday, September 29, 2018 at Ellis Hospital, surrounded by his loving family, due to complications from Parkinson’s Disease. Angelo was born in Schenectady on December 30, 1931 a son of the late Anthony and Josephine Catalano. He was a graduate of Nott Terrace High School and honorably served in...


