Obituaries

Ralph J. Sorrentino

Ralph J. Sorrentino

Sep 19, 2018

SCHENECTADY – Ralph J. Sorrentino, 57, entered into eternal rest, surrounded by his loving family, on Wednesday, September 19, 2018 at Ellis Hospital after a brief illness. Ralph was born in Schenectady on August 1, 1961 a son of Dorothy Carboni Sorrentino and the late Nicholas Sorrentino. He graduated from South Colonie High School, class of 1979 and continued his...

Theodore Soroka Jr.

Theodore Soroka Jr.

Sep 15, 2018

It is with a heavy heart and many tears that we send our Beloved Teddy on his final Journey. Theodore (Ted) Soroka passed away on September 15, 2018 at his home after a long illness, surrounded by family and friends. Born October 24, 1926 in Chester, PA- he was the son of the late Theodore, Sr. and Mary Soroka and...

Frank J. Iovinelli

Frank J. Iovinelli

Sep 13, 2018

SCHENECTADY – Frank Iovinelli, 88, loving friend to all, entered peacefully and acceptingly into the Arms of the Lord on Thursday, September 13, 2018. Frank was born on Front Street, September 6, 1930, son of Salvatore and Columbia DeCierno Iovinella. He graduated from Washington Irving and honorably served in the US Army. Frank worked for McNearney Distributors on State Street...

Michael A. Pierotti

Michael A. Pierotti

Sep 13, 2018

SCHENECTADY - Michael A. Pierotti, 62 of Harborside Dr, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, September 13, 2018 after a long and courageous battle with Neuroendocrine Tumor. Mike was born in Schenectady on August 16, 1956, son of Ernest and Sarah Borini Pierotti. He graduated from Linton High School class of 1974 and attended...

Ann B. Frese

Ann B. Frese

Sep 7, 2018

GLENVILLE – Ann De Angelo Frese, 86, passed peacefully on Friday, September 7, 2018 at the Glendale Home, after a brief illness. Ann was born in Schenectady on November 28, 1931 a daughter of the late Frances and Anna Marotta DeAngelo. She was a graduate of Nott Terrace High School and worked in the Dietary Department at St. Clare’s Hospital...

Liana M. Lamountain-Mccarthy

Liana M. Lamountain-Mccarthy

Sep 6, 2018

DANVERS, MA – Liana M. LaMountain-McCarthy, 35, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, September 6, 2018, after being stricken on Sunday, at Ellis Hospital, where the first ever Honor Walk was held as Liana and her loved ones were escorted from the ICU to the Surgical Suite. Surgeons from around the country, nurses and staff were involved in Liana’s organ...

Nicholas J. Sheroka Sr.

Nicholas J. Sheroka Sr.

Sep 3, 2018

SCHENECTADY – Nicholas J. Sheroka, Sr. 63, passed away at home on Monday, September 3, 2018 after being stricken. Nick was born in Schenectady on July 4, 1955 a son of the late John and Margaret Oswalt Sheroka. He was a 1974 graduate of Linton High School and enlisted in the US Army, serving 22 years, stationed at Ft. Dix,...

Dino J. Cimino

Dino J. Cimino

Jul 28, 2018

ROTTERDAM – Dino J. Cimino, 84, was called home to the Lord on Saturday, at Ellis Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Dino was born in Schenectady on January 31, 1934, a son of Frank and Angelina Casale Cimino. He graduated from Mt. Pleasant High School in 1952 and Siena College in 1956. He worked for NYS Department of Labor,...

Anna M. Sheridan

Anna M. Sheridan

Jul 20, 2018

SCHENECTADY – Anna Pomato Sheridan, 68, of Clayton Street, died Friday morning after a brief illness. Anna was born in Schenectady on June 2, 1950, the daughter of John Pomato; Jean Belile and stepdaughter of Peter Wallard. She graduated from Mt Pleasant High School, class of 1968. She was a Secretary for New York State over thirty years. She was...

Alfred J. Natalie

Alfred J. Natalie

Jul 17, 2018

Scotia – Alfred J. “Pops” Natalie, 73, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Tuesday at Ellis Hospital, with his loving wife at his side. Al, also affectingly know as “Babe” was born the youngest son of Alfred and Josephine DiGirolamo Natalie on February 17, 1945. He graduated from Scotia-Glenville High School and served in the US Army, stationed in Vietnam...

Emily Berti Isgro

Emily Berti Isgro

Jul 14, 2018

SCHENECTADY – Emily Berti Isgro, 90, of Elton Avenue, died Saturday afternoon after a brief illness. Emily was born in Schenectady on November 4, 1927, the daughter of James and Maria Moschini Berti. Emily graduated from Nott Terrace High School, class of 1946. She had worked for ALCO Products for several years prior to her 38 year employment with Price...

Gioia Ottaviano

Gioia Ottaviano

Jul 7, 2018

SCHENECTADY- Gioia Ottaviano, 94, entered peacefully into the arms of the Lord on Saturday, July 7, 2018 at Ellis Hospital, surrounded by her loving and devoted family. Gioia was born in Schenectady on January 12, 1924, a daughter of Nicandro and Amelia Dente Ottaviano. She graduated from Nott Terrace High School, class of 1942; Buffalo State Teachers College in 1946...

Frank L. Blum Jr.

Frank L. Blum Jr.

Jun 30, 2018

Glenville - Frank L. Blum, Jr. passed away peacefully on June 30,2018. Born in Schenectady on July 10, 1928 to the late Frank and Bertha (Cambage) Blum, Frank was the President of Schenectady Paper Box Co., later re-named SPB Industries. He was a past president of the Society of Packaging and Handling Engineers. He retired at 55 and enjoyed the...

Joseph A. Mangino

Joseph A. Mangino

Jun 20, 2018

GLENVILLE – Joseph A. Mangino, 100, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 20, 2018. Joe was born in Schenectady on January 19, 1918 a son of Desiderio and Maria Antonia (Ferro) Mangino. He graduated from Nott Terrace High School and worked at the American Locomotive Company in Schenectady. He served in the US Navy during WWII, and upon his return...

Sally M. Collier

Sally M. Collier

Jun 10, 2018

GLENS FALLS – Sally Collier loving mother and grandmother passed away peacefully, Sunday, June 10, 2018 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born October 8, 1944 in Schenectady, the daughter of the late Edward J. Kerr, Sr. and Isabel Christine (Hadland) Kerr. Sally was a graduate of HVCC and worked as a dental hygienist until her...

Elizabeth F. Grandy

Elizabeth F. Grandy

Jun 8, 2018

SCHENECTADY – Elizabeth F. Grandy, 91, entered into eternal peace at home on Friday, June 8, 2018, surrounded by her loving family. Elizabeth was born on May 16, 1927 in Keeseville, NY a daughter of the late John and Bertha (Le Claire) Trombley. She was a 1945 graduate of Nott Terrace High School. Elizabeth was employed as an office manager...

Evelyn Zemken Masterpole

Evelyn Zemken Masterpole

Jun 4, 2018

Rotterdam- Evelyn Zemken Masterpole, 91, entered into eternal rest on Monday, June 4, 2018 at Ellis Hospital after a very brief illness. Evelyn was born in Canajoharie on February 17, 1927 a daughter of the late William and Mary Zemken. Her education started in a one room school house and later at Allerton Hospital in Boston where she received a...

Jesse Imbimbo

Jesse Imbimbo

Jun 1, 2018

Schenectady - Jesse Imbimbo, 38, (originally from NJ), passed away on Friday, June 1, 2018. He was predeceased by his parents, Susan (Riggio) & August Imbimbo. Love you. Miss you. R.I.P.

Sr. Dolores V. Puglis, Mpv

Sr. Dolores V. Puglis, Mpv

May 28, 2018

SCHENECTADY – Sister Dolores V. Puglis, MPV, was called to her heavenly home in her 63rd year of Religious Life, on Monday, May 28, 2018. Born in Gloversville, a daughter of the late Thomas and Ester Mauro Puglis, Dolores graduated from Gloversville High School, class of 1951. Sr. Dolores entered the Venerini Congregation on September 3, 1955 and pronounced her...

Bruno A. Ando

Bruno A. Ando

May 27, 2018

SCHENECTADY – Bruno A. Ando, 92, entered peacefully into eternal rest at his home, surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, May 27, 2018. Bruno was born on November 19, 1925 in Catania, Sicily, a son of the late Francesco and Caterina (Baratta) Andó. He was educated in Sicily and owned and operated a theater and movie houses. He faithfully...