Obituaries
Peter Colburn Williams
May 23, 2024
Peter Colburn Williams, 81, passed away on May 23rd in Schenectady, NY. Peter is survived by his loving partner of over 40 years, Karen Barron Donegan, his three daughters, Elizabeth Greenwood, Alexis Coatney, and Zanna Williams, and his grandchildren Aleah Coatney, Gavin Coatney, and Mack Grafft. Peter was born in Los Angeles to Helen Virginia (née Benjamin) and Jack Kermit...
Elizabeth A. "Betty" Desimone
May 22, 2024
NISKAYUNA - Elizabeth “Betty” DeSimone of Schenectady, NY, and Marco Island, Florida entered into eternal rest on May 22, 2024, to join her beloved family. Betty was born on November 1, 1934 in Schenectady, NY. She was a proud graduate of Nott Terrace High School, Schenectady, and The College of St. Rose in Albany, where she earned a Bachelor of...
John A. Paniccia
May 13, 2024
SCHENECTADY – John A. Paniccia, Sr., 69, lifelong Goose Hill resident, passed away at home on Monday, May 13, 2024 after an 18 month courageous battle with Glioblastoma, with loving family at his side. John was born in Schenectady, the son of the late Theodore and Betty Belile Paniccia, Sr. He was a 1973 graduate of Linton High School. He...
Dolores Mastroianni Williams
May 7, 2024
SCHENECTADY – Madeline Dolores Williams entered into Eternal Life on Tuesday, May 7, at the tender age of 90, with her loving family at her side. Dolores was born in Schenectady on June 1, 1933, the daughter of the late Michael A. and Mary (Catuccio) Mastroianni. She was a 1951 graduate of Nott Terrace High School. Dolores’s journey through various...
Cynthia Groncki Lievestro Ruff
May 4, 2024
SCHENECTADY - With profound sadness, Cindi passed away on May 4th at the age of 69. She lost her battle with Alzheimer’s. Cindi was a beautiful, caring, and gentle soul. She was the kindest, sweetest person you ever met. Cindi worked at KAPL and G.E. in payroll prior to starting a family. She was a devoted mother who always put...
Marguerite Ferrell
Apr 30, 2024
Marguerite was born in Albany on July 9. 1948, the daughter of Johnny Ferrell and Marguerite Coles. She was married to John Coffin, Sr. Marguerite was a loving mother to Yolanda Coffin-Dobbs, Tera Coffin, John Coffin, and his wife Antoinette, who was Marguerite's other daughter, and Phillip Coffin. She loved her children tremendously and adored her grandchildren, Quan, Marshawn, Raymar,...
Dana Lynn Blake
Apr 26, 2024
SCOTIA – Dana L. Blake, 59, passed away on Friday at St. Peter’s Hospital after a long and courageous battle with multiple health issues. She is now at peace, pain free and in the Arms of Jesus. (Psa 47:6-7 KJV) Sing praises to God, sing praises: sing praises unto our King, sing praises. {7} For God is the King of...
Joseph A. Barone
Apr 26, 2024
SCHENECTADY- Dr. Joseph A. Barone, 92, entered into eternal life on Friday, April 26, 2024, at the Kingsway Arms Nursing Center, surrounded by the love of his family. Joe was born in Buffalo, NY on August 16, 1931, the son of the late Anthony G. and Jennie L. Muscato Barone, and spent his formative years in Piermont, NY. After graduating...
Joyce D. Polsinello
Apr 20, 2024
LIBERTY, SC – Joyce D. Polsinello, 75, of Clydesdale Ct., died very suddenly on Saturday morning, April 20, 2024, at St. Francis Hospital, in Greenville, SC, with her husband Frank, and son, Derek, right by her side until the very end. Joyce was born in Albany, NY, on April 23, 1948, the daughter of the late Edward and Evelyn Allen...
Helen Aleria Jennie Raimondo Mcgrane
Apr 20, 2024
Helen (Aleria) Jennie (Raimondo) McGrane passed away peacefully Saturday, April 20, 2024. Born on Manhattan Street (Goose Hill neighborhood) in Schenectady, New York on January 8 th,1930 to the late Mary (Maria) DeMarco of Naples Italy, and Joseph (Giuseppe) Raimondo of Matera Italy. Predeceased by husband Charles Kevin McGrane (10/9/23- 2/28/11) of Romulus (Waterloo) NY, 5 brothers and sisters; Carmela...
Richard A. Palmer Sr.
Apr 17, 2024
SCHENECTADY – Richard A. Palmer, Sr., 89, entered into eternal peace on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at Ellis Hospital, surrounded by the love of his family. Richard was born in Schenectady, the son of the late Albert and Anna DeAngelo Palmer, on January 27, 1935. He attended local schools and was a 1953 graduate of Mont Pleasant High School. Richard...
Kathleen Louise Monti
Apr 17, 2024
SCHENECTADY – Kathleen Vegezzi-Monti, 78, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at Ellis Hospital after a long illness, with her loving children at her side. Kathleen was born and educated in Schenectady, the daughter of the late Joseph F. and Lola (Basile) Vegezzi. Kathleen relocated to Florida and worked at Disney World in the Animal Kingdom, a career...
Eric Wade
Apr 16, 2024
Eric Wade died the evening of April 16, 2024 in Spring Hill Florida. He passed away peacefully and quickly while listening to Brokedown Palace by the Grateful Dead. Eric was born August 14, 1971 in Glens Falls New York, graduated from Niskayuna High School and earned his Associates Degree from Hillsborough Community College in Florida. Eric was a man that...
Patricia A. Clark
Apr 13, 2024
Ballston Spa – Patricia A. Clark, 84, entered into eternal peace on Saturday, April 13, 2024. Pat was born in Scranton, PA, on October 23, 1939, the daughter of the late Thomas and Marie Mullen Clark. She graduated from St. Joseph’s Academy in 1957. Pat received her associate’s degree from SCCC and honorably served in the US Army from 1972...
Raymond G. Wheat Jr.
Mar 26, 2024
SCHENECTADY - Raymond Wheat Jr., passed away Tuesday, March 26 at Ellis Hospital after a brief illness. He is survived by his wife of 20 years Annette (Valentino) Wheat, daughters Stephanie (Cormac McEvoy) Wheat, Jacqueline (Donald) Paul, Caitlin Wheat; grandchildren Moira, Eamonn, and Aisling McEvoy, Bo, and Joceline Paul; sisters Gail Crawford and Charlene Cashara, Uncle Billy Dardanelli (the brother...
Christopher 'Big Chris' Kilventon
Mar 22, 2024
GLENVILLE - Christopher M. Kilventon, 37, known as Big Chris passed peacefully at home on March 22, 2024, surrounded by his family. Big Chris was born and raised in Schenectady, a son of Charles Kilventon, IV and the late Patricia Jeune. Chris was a proud owner of his tow truck and landscaping business, and also a proud employee of AC...
Elaine Frances Schmidt
Mar 22, 2024
Elaine, is a strong, kind, and independent woman. She lived her life as she wanted and loved her family dearly. She now rests peacefully along side her Lord.
Jeannette M. Scripa
Mar 3, 2024
OBITUARY- Jeannette M. Scripa, 77, passed away peacefully with family by her side on March 3, 2024, at St. Mary's Hospital. Jeannette was born in Schenectady, the daughter of the late David and Viola Ciccarelli Boggus. She was a 1964 graduate of Mt. Pleasant High School and worked for the Schenectady School District as a stenographer, retiring after many years...
Agnesa Dicocco Fraioli
Feb 23, 2024
Ocala Florida - Agnesa DiCocco Fraioli, 90, passed away peacefully Friday, February 23, 2024, while at home in the loving care of her son Bernardo, JoAnn and friends. Agnesa was born May 6, 1933, in Fontechiari, Italy, the daughter of the late Onorio and Ernestina DiCocco. She was born 6th of their 7 children. In her early 20's Agnesa followed...
Carol E. Natalie
Feb 19, 2024
GLENVILLE – Carol E. Natalie, 84, passed away peacefully with her family at her side on Monday, February 19, 2024, at Saratoga Hospital. Carol is the daughter of the late William and Eileen Campochiaro Varrone, Sr. Carol attended Franklin Elementary School, where she met the love of her life, Richard A. ‘Dick’ Natalie. They continued their courtship while attending Nott...


