Obituaries
Ann M. Gross Birch
Jan 22, 2017
BURNT HILLS – Ann Birch, passed away on Sunday, January 22, 2017 surrounded by her loving family at Mountain Valley Hospice in Gloversville. Ann was born on August 11, 1943 to the late Walter and Mary Gross in Schenectady, she was one of 11 children. Ann courageously battled Scleroderma for 31 years and lung cancer for 3 years. Ann was...
Pasquale Mastroianni
Jan 16, 2017
SCHENECTADY – Pasquale Mastroianni, 86, passed away Monday, January 16, 2017, with his loving family at his side. Pasquale was born in Caiazzo, Province of Caserta, Italy on September 4, 1930 a son of the late Giovanni and Anna Maria (DeMatteo) Mastroianni. He immigrated to Schenectady in 1966 and worked as a laborer for Fazzone Construction. Pasquale was a man...
Gina Benacquista Gizzi
Dec 30, 2016
SCHENECTADY – Gina Benacquista Gizzi, 71, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, December 30, 2016. Gina was born in Fontechiari, Frosinone, Italy on November 23, 1945 a daughter of the late Attilio and Rosa Gizzi Benacquista. She married her husband Natalino on August 12, 1967 and together they immigrated to America in September 1973. Gina worked for Ursula...
Teresa Defrancesco Murphy
Dec 15, 2016
SCHENECTADY – Teresa C. Murphy, 95, of Holland Road, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Thursday morning. Teresa was born in Schenectady on February 9, 1921 a daughter of the late Carmello and Venera (Conte) DeFrancesco. She was a 1939 graduate of Nott Terrace High School. Teresa waitressed for many years at The Niskayuna Club in Niskayuna. Teresa kept her...
Edward A. Mastro
Dec 15, 2016
STATEN ISLAND – Edward A. Mastro, 60, passed away on Thursday, December 15, 2016 at Staten Island University Hospital after a brief illness, surrounded by his dear friends. Ed was born in Niskayuna a son of the late Rudolph and Gloria (Aragosa) Mastro. He graduated from Linton High School and has worked for MURPHCO Air Conditioning in NYC for many...
Sandy Montone Donovan
Dec 4, 2016
ROTTERDAM – Sandy Montone Donovan, 69, entered into eternal rest after a long illness on Sunday at Ellis Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Sandy was born in Schenectady on September 28, 1947 a daughter of the late Frank and Vera Montone. She graduated from Linton High School, class of 1965, beginning work as a medical transcriptionist at Ellis Hospital....
Arthur E. Nolin
Nov 27, 2016
SCHENECTADY – Arthur E. Nolin, 79, of Gerling Street, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Sunday, at home surrounded by his loving daughters. Art was born in Cohoes a son of the late Arthur A. and Georgianna Couture Nolin. He was a 1955 graduate of Catholic Central High School and began his 37 year career with NYS Department of Motor...
Jacklyn M. Dethorne
Nov 19, 2016
ROTTERDAM – Jacklyn M. DeThorne, 79, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, November 19, 2016 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Jackie was born and educated in Northampton, MA and resided in Florida and Michigan before moving to Albany in 1953. She worked at Grant's Department Store in Albany and for Universal Medical in Malta for 20 years...
Kenneth Lee Conrad
Nov 8, 2016
Kenneth (Kenny) Conrad passed peacefully, Tuesday, November 8th after a short illness following a broken hip. Kenny is survived by his daughter, Karen Conrad (Suzie), and his son's Mark (Velvet)and Kevin. Granddaughters Amanda (Chris), Danielle (John), Morgan, grandsons Mark (Brittany), Aaron and Jonathan. Great granddaughters Carmella and Chloe, great grandson Eric. Kenny was an alumnus of Alabama, where he played...
Colin J. Robinson
Nov 3, 2016
ROTTERDAM – Colin J. Robinson, 61, passed away on Thursday at Ellis Hospital. Colin now lives his life in eternal sunshine. Colin was born and educated in Sidney, New South Wales, Australia on October 7, 1955, a son of Walter and Margaret Robinson. He served in the Australian Army as a Corporal from 1977 until 1983. The Aussie as he...
Marguerite 'Peggy" Falvo
Nov 2, 2016
SCHENECTADY – Marguerite S. 'Peggy' Falvo, 70, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Wednesday, November 2, 2016 at Ellis Hospital, surrounded by the love and peace of her adoring family. Peggy was born on May 2, 1946 a daughter of the late Herman and Mary Penna Carach. She graduated from Linton High School, class of 1964 and Mildred Elley School...
Emily Ruscitto Underhill
Oct 2, 2016
GUILDERLAND – Emily Ruscitto Underhill, lost her battle with Multiple Myeloma on October 2, 2016. She had been battling Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia and breast cancer in addition. She now rests peacefully in the arms of her Lord. Emily was the youngest of seven children born to Emil and Nicholetta (Sarno) Ruscitto in Cleveland, Ohio in 1938. Upon the untimely death...
Nyola "Nikki" Flory
Sep 24, 2016
ROTTERDAM – Nyola 'Nikki' Flory, 91, of Wavell Road, passed away Saturday evening after a long illness. Born August 19, 1925, in Carthage, Jefferson County, NY, Nikki was the daughter of the late Howard E. and Aleta Bell Pierce Lashaw. After her birth her family returned to Schenectady, graduating from Mt Pleasant High School, class of January 1944. Nikki work...
Carol Winne Griffin
Sep 19, 2016
NISKAYUNA - Carol Winne Griffin, passed away after a long and courageous battle with Parkinson's. Born February 22, 1944, Carol was the daughter of the late Matthew and Ann (Kukan) Winne. A lifelong resident of Niskayuna, she spent her summers working at the family owned motel business in Hague, NY. After graduating from Niskayuna High School, class of 1962, Carol...
Patsy J. Meola
Sep 18, 2016
BOCA RATON - Patsy Meola, loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on September 18th, at the Hospice by the Sea in Boca Raton, Florida. Pat was born in Schenectady on January 1, 1913. He worked for General Electric for 47 years and retired as Manager of Equipment Manufacturing Services. Pat was predeceased by his wife,...
Karen S. Catroppa
Sep 14, 2016
ROTTERDAM – Karen S. Catroppa, 59, entered lovingly into the arms of her Lord on Wednesday, September 14, 2016. Karen was born in Schenectady on August 3, 1957. She graduated from Colonie Central High School and began her career with the Capital Region OTB; NYS Legislature; Cornell Cooperative Extension; and Northeastern Fine Jewelry. Karen was a woman of great stamina,...
Henry 'Snooky' Peck
Sep 13, 2016
SCHENECTADY –Henry J. Peck, 80, passed away on Tuesday, September 13, 2016 at Ellis Hospital, surrounded by the love and peace of his daughter and son-in-law, after a long illness. Hank was born in Schenectady on January 19, 1936 a son of the late Erving and Henrietta Collins Peck. Hank started his long career with the Pepsi-Cola Bottling Company, on...
Anna M. Fossella
Sep 7, 2016
SCHENECTADY – Anna M. Fossella, 85, lovingly entered into the arms of the Lord on Wednesday, September 7, 2016. Anna was born on April 18, 1931, a daughter of the late Nicola and Anna (Carnavale) Fossella. She graduated from Mt. Pleasant High School in 1949 and began her long tenure with the General Electric. Anna worked at the main plant...
Cindy Fenton Dethorne
Sep 1, 2016
GLENVILLE – Cindy E. DeThorne, 61, passed peacefully and acceptingly into the Arms of the Lord on Thursday, September 1, 2016. Cindy was born in Rochester on June 20, 1955, a daughter of the late Roger Fenton and Patricia (Bertram) Fenton. She was educated locally and was a 1974 graduate of Ballston Spa High School. She worked many years as...
Nancy Ann Nydam
Aug 4, 2016
PATTERSONVILLE – Nancy Ann Nydam, 58, passed away on August 4, 2016 at Saratoga Hospital after a short illness. Nancy was born on July 20, 1958 in Walton, NY, a daughter of the late Peter and Ruth (More) Nydam, and spent her younger years on the family farm in N. Franklin. As a young adult, Nancy lived in Sidney, NY...
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