Obituaries
Lorraine F. Casey Zotta
Jun 17, 2024
SCHENECTADY – Lorraine F. Zotta, 92, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Monday, June 17, 2024, at Ellis Hospital after living a faith-filled full life. Lorraine was born and educated in Schenectady, the daughter of the late William and Audrey Scott Casey. She was a 1949 graduate of the former Mt. Pleasant High School. Lorraine spent her younger years, raising...
Louise M. Demasi Percenti
Jun 13, 2024
SCHENECTADY – Louise M. DeMasi Percenti, 99, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Thursday, June 13, 2024. Louise was born and educated in Schenectady, the daughter of the late Stephen and Pauline Wirth DeMasi. She was a 1943 graduate of the former Nott Terrace High School, where she enthusiastically participated as a cheerleader. Louise worked as an Account Clerk in...
Anthony J. Landolfo
Jun 4, 2024
ROTTERDAM - Anthony J. Landolfo, 57, passed away on Tuesday, June 4, 2024, at home, after being stricken. Tony was born in Schenectady, the son of the late Ralph F. Landolfo and Charlotte Perretta Landolfo. He was a graduate of Linton High School and worked for Clune Electric for many years. Tony was a dedicated member of the Pattersonville Volunteer...
Donna Kim Dicocco
Jun 2, 2024
SCHENECTADY – Donna Kim Allen DiCocco, 63, entered into eternal peace on Sunday, June 2, 2024, at home surrounded with the support, love, and warmth of her loved ones. Donna was born in Schenectady, on September 16, 1960, the daughter of Marlene Edna (Thomas) Allen and the late Richard Dick Allen. Donna was a truly generous and compassionate woman; she...
Joseph D. Long Jr.
Jun 2, 2024
GUILDERLAND – Joseph D. Long, Jr. 60, passed away on Sunday, June 2, 2024 at Ellis Hospital, after a courageous 2 year battle with cancer. Joe was born in Troy, the son of Patricia A. Arndt Long and the late Joseph D. Long, Sr. who he shared his birthday with. Joe was a graduate of Colonie Central High School –...
John W. "Johnny" Weidman Jr.
May 30, 2024
SCHENECTADY – John William Weidman, Jr., 54, passed away peacefully with his wife Cynthia at his side on Thursday, May 30, 2024, at Ellis Hospital. Johnny was born in Schenectady on September 19, 1969, the son of John W. Weidman, Sr. and the late Charlotte Frederico Weidman. He was a graduate of Draper High School and worked for Schenectady Steel,...
Priscilla L. Oakley
May 24, 2024
SCHENECTADY – Priscilla L. Oakley, 81, beloved, wife, mother, sister, and grandmother, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 24, 2024, with her loving husband at her side. Priscilla was born in Grand Gorge, NY, the daughter of the late Clinton and Madeline Helljas Stone. She was educated in Stanford, NY. Priscilla moved to Schenectady in 1968 and began a long...
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...
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