Obituaries
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...
Winnifred "Winnie" Cain
Jul 19, 2016
Winnifred "Winnie" Cain, 95, of Vineland, N.J., entered into eternal peace on July 19, 2016 at home with family . She died quietly in her sleep after a week of feeling increasingly tired. She leaves behind to treasure her memory 6 children: Morrison G. Cain (Hae Chun) of Bethesda, Md., Joseph Cain (Christine) of Old Chatham, N.Y., Martha Viel (Charles)...
Louis A. Mell
Jul 18, 2016
SCHENECTADY – Louis A. Mell, 93, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 18, 2016 after a long illness Louis was born in South Schenectady on September 14, 1922, a son of the late Andrew and Mary (Fiorentino) Mell. He was a graduate of Draper High School and enlisted in the US Navy. He was an extremely proud veteran serving in...
Josephine 'Jobie' Lamalfa
Jul 7, 2016
TOWN OF MOHAWK – Josephine 'Jobie' LaMalfa, 68, entered peacefully, into eternal rest on Thursday, July 7th at Ellis Hospital, surrounded by the love and peace of her family. Jobie was born on December 2, 1947 in Yonkers, NY a daughter of the late Lewis and Kathleen (VanWart) Morrell. She was raised in Amsterdam and graduated from St. Mary's Institute....
Jeffrey A. Peek
Jun 29, 2016
SCHENECTADY – Jeffrey A. Peek, 49, entered peacefully into eternal rest at his home on Wednesday, June 29, 2016. Jeff was born in Schenectady on March 1, 1967 a son of George and Linda (VanBuren) Peek. He graduated from Linton High School, class of 1986. Jeff with his love for people, made his career in retail. He worked for Famous...
Virginia 'Jeanie' Bianco Shafer
Jun 27, 2016
SCHENECTADY – Virginia (Jeanie) Bianco Shafer, 78, passed away on Monday, June 27, 2016, at home, surrounded by her adoring family. Jeanie was born on May 7, 1938, in Scranton, PA, a daughter of the late Anthony and Della Bianco. She located to Schenectady as a young girl and was educated locally. She worked at Kingsway Arms Nursing Center, retiring...
Frank L. Alvarez
Jun 12, 2016
SCHENECTADY - Frank L. Alvarez, 88, passed away suddenly at home on June 12, 2016. He was born in Schenectady, on September 13, 1927, son of the late Baldamero and Jennie DeCelli Alvarez. He was a proud Second Class Seaman in the United States Navy during WWII where he helped to build aircraft carriers in New York City, until he...
Patricia Rodgers Collins
Jun 6, 2016
SCHENECTADY -- Patricia Rodgers Collins, 73, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, June 6, 2016. Pat was born in Patterson, NJ, a daughter of the late Truman Rodgers and Vivian (Walder) Rodgers Younger. She graduated from Lakewood High School in NJ, class of 1961 and Green Mountain College in Poultney, VT with an associate's degree in bookkeeping. Pat worked...
Gloria M. Stinzianni
May 28, 2016
PINELLAS PARK, FL- Gloria M. (Marconi) Stinzianni, 94, formerly of Schenectady, passed away on Saturday, May 28, 2016, surrounded by her loving family. Gloria was born in Manhattan New York, the daughter of the late Edmond and Orelia (Josephine DiCannazzaro) Marconi. Residing in Schenectady most of her life, she attended St. John the Baptist School and furthered her education attending...
Joe Cacciolfi
May 18, 2016
SCHENECTADY – Joe Cacciolfi, 64, a lifelong resident of the Stockade, passed peacefully into eternal rest on Wednesday, May 18, 2016 at his residence. Joe was born an on March 10, 1952 the son of the late Paul Joseph and Gemma (Gizzi) Cacciolfi. He was a graduate of Bishop Gibbons High School, class of 1970. Joe worked for Schatz Stationery...
Constance Lontrato
May 13, 2016
ROTTERDAM - Constance Rossi Lontrato, 92, passed away on Friday, May 13, 2016, at Albany Medical Center after a short illness. Constance was born in Port Chester, NY a daughter of the late Nicola and Caroline Bucci Rossi. She was predeceased by her husband, Dominick Lontrato; son-in-law, Charles Richards; siblings, Marion Randall, Joseph Ross, Nicholas Rossi, Philip Rossi and Nora...
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