Obituaries
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...
Frederick James Colucci
Feb 10, 2024
Schenectady- Frederick James Colucci, 54, friend to all, passed away on Saturday, February 10, 2024, during surgery, on the operating table at Albany Medical Center. Fred was born in Schenectady on April 22, 1969, the son of Paula Wood Colucci and the late Frederick R. Colucci. He had a tenderness and love for all animals; he treasured his family and...
Shannon M. Dehart
Feb 9, 2024
Niskayuna – Shannon M. DeHart, 53, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Friday, February 9, 2024, after a lengthy illness at home, with her loved ones at her side. Shannon was born in Albany, on August 16, 1970, the daughter of the late Eugene Arthur and Mary Ellen (Bulmer) Sherman. She attended Saratoga High School and pursued a career in...
Felice Dicocco
Jan 28, 2024
SCHENECTADY – Felice DiCocco, 91, entered into Eternal Rest on Sunday, January 28, 2024, at Ellis Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Felice was born in Fontechiari, province of Frosinone, Italy on May 20, 1932, a son of the late Raffaele & Filomena DiCocco. He was educated in Italy and honorably served in the Italian Army. Felice was a devoted...
Antonietta Valentino Paniccia
Jan 17, 2024
SCHENECTADY - Antonietta Paniccia, 92, a loving, devoted, and faithful woman, entered peacefully into the arms of the Lord on Wednesday, January 17, 2024, at home surrounded by her loving family. Antonietta was born in Alvignano, province of Caserta, Italy the daughter of Nicola and Michelina Corniello Valentino. She immigrated to the United States, with her husband settling in Schenectady....
Margaret Debiase
Jan 15, 2024
SCHENECTADY - Margaret Tiberio DeBiase, 91, entered into the Arms of her Lord on Monday, January 15, 2024, surrounded by the love of her children. Margaret was born in Schenectady, the daughter of the late Candido ‘Andy’ and Angelina Commanzo Tiberio. She was a 1949 graduate of the former Nott Terrace High School and was employed at the General Electric...
Joseph S. Lamalfa
Jan 2, 2024
SCHENECTADY – Joseph S. LaMalfa, 80, passed away at home on Tuesday, January 2, 2024. Joe was born in Schenectady, the son of the late Salvatore and Rafaella Nappi LaMalfa, and grew up in the Goose Hill Neighborhood. He attended Spencer Business Institute and worked as a Technical Clerk at Lockheed Martin in Niskayuna retiring after 38 years of service....
Carole Edie Smith
Dec 31, 2023
COLONIE - Carole Edie Smith of Colonie, NY, wife mother, Nanny, sister, and artist, passed peacefully in her sleep on December 31, 2023. Born April 12, 1939, in Brooklyn NY to Lottie Locke and John Edie and later moved to the Capital Region. Her parents opened Edie’s Diner which became a fixture on Central Avenue for years. Carole served in...
Peter Allen Dicocco
Dec 26, 2023
SCHENECTADY - Peter Allen DiCocco was born on June 4, 1954, on a beautiful spring day to Paul and Mary Ellen DiCocco in Schenectady, N.Y. Peter’s light would shine whenever he entered a room or met someone new who could never forget that handsome smile and those beautiful blue eyes. Sadly, Peter passed away, although peacefully, on December 26, 2023,...


