Obituaries
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,...
Josephine R. 'Jo" Musco
Dec 25, 2023
SCHENECTADY- Josephine ‘Jo’ Musco, 79, passed away on Monday, December 25, 2023, in the comfort of her home, surrounded by those she loved. Jo was born in Schenectady, the daughter of the late Lawrence and Theresa Pannone Cafferillo. She was a graduate of Linton High School, class of 1962, and received her associate degree from Albany Business College. Jo worked...
Franco 'Frank' Cellupica
Dec 22, 2023
SCHENECTADY – Franco ‘Frank’ Cellupica, 88, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 22, 2023, with his loving family at his side. Frank was born in Isola del Lira, province of Frosinone, Italy on February 18, 1935, a son of Giuseppe and Giovanna D’Arpino Cellupica. He was educated in Italy and immigrated to America in 1959, settling in Schenectady. Frank was...
Doreen M. (Barrett) Lancaster
Dec 20, 2023
Doreen passed away peacefully on December 20th, 2023. She was born in Syracuse, NY to William J. “Frag” Barrett and Jeanne (McArdle) Barrett. Doreen was a graduate of Bishop Ludden High School, class of 1971. She was a lifelong resident of Syracuse until her retirement in 2018. Doreen moved to Saratoga Springs, NY, to be close to the two things...
Dolores I. Carrara
Dec 11, 2023
NISKAYUNA – Dolores I. Carrara, 94, entered peacefully into the Arms of the Lord on Monday, December 11, 2023, at Ellis Hospital. Dolores was born in Schenectady the daughter of the late Frank and Phyllis Serapilio. She was a 1947 graduate of Mt Pleasant High School and received her Associate's Degree from the University of Miami. Dolores began work with...
James Daniel "Jimmy" Durante
Dec 1, 2023
REXFORD - James Daniel “Jimmy” Durante of Rexford, NY formerly of Lake George, NY passed away unexpectedly on December 1, 2023, with family by his side. James was born November 16, 1942, at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady, NY to Anthony M. Durante and Carmela Tassone Durante. Two years later his brother and best friend, Anthony completed their family. Jimmy was...
Rosemarie Bacchi
Nov 30, 2023
GLENVILLE – RoseMarie Bacchi, 86, passed away on Thursday, November 30, 2023, at Ellis Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. RoseMarie was born in Scranton, PA, and raised in Schenectady. She was the daughter of the late Anthony and Della Cimino Bianco, Sr. RoseMarie was a 1955 graduate of Nott Terrace High School and worked locally as a seamstress and...
Carol Ann Singh
Nov 27, 2023
ROTTERDAM – Carol A. Singh, 65, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Monday, November 27, 2023. Carol was born in Ballston Spa on January 12, 1958, the daughter of the late Alfred and Margaret Fischbach Hoyt. She graduated from Galway Central High School, class of 1976. Carol began her established and lengthy career with the Golub Corporation in 1982. She...
Derwood ("Don") F. Littlefield
Nov 25, 2023
Derwood Littlefield, Crozet, VA – Derwood (“Don”) F. Littlefield, 93, of Crozet, Virginia passed away peacefully on November 25, 2023, while in the company of his loving wife Lottiemae (“Lottie”) Littlefield of 68 years. Born on August 26, 1930, to the late Orace and Dorothy Littlefield in Brownfield, Maine, Don graduated from Westbrook High School in Westbrook, Maine. He went...
Stephen Paul Joseph Gauthier
Nov 19, 2023
Stephen Paul Joseph Gauthier (59), most recently of Schenectady, passed away on Sunday 11/19/23 peacefully in his sleep. He is predeceased by his parents, Francis Gauthier and Karen (Lascore) Gauthier, and step-father Joe, as well as his brother Jimmy and sister Debbie. He is survived by his children: Laura Lewis (Sean Sherman), Amber Gauthier (Gary Dymond), and Kyle Gauthier (Valerie...
Stephen J. Tannatta
Nov 19, 2023
GLENVILLE – Stephen J. Tannatta, 54, loving son, father, brother, uncle, and friend to many passed away on Sunday, November 19, 2023. Stephen was born in Niskayuna, the son of Raymond and Linda Santorelli Tannatta. He graduated from Niskayuna High School and received his Associate's Degree from Rockland Community College in Nyack, NY. Stephen was an EMT and paramedic before...
Ferdinando Mastroianni
Nov 19, 2023
NISKAYUNA – Ferdinando Mastroianni, 95, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, November 19, 2023, at home, surrounded by family. Ferdinando was born on December 2, 1927and educated in Caiazzo, Province of Caserta, Italy. He was the son of the late Giovanni and Anna Maria DeMatteo Mastroianni. On August 18, 1952, he married the love of his life, Margherita, immigrating to...
Carol J. Reiter
Nov 17, 2023
Carol J Reiter, 91, of Glenville NY passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Friday, November 17, 2023, at the Home of the Good Shepherd Assisted Living Facility in Saratoga Springs, NY. Carol was born in Illinois and grew up a Pastor’s Daughter living in various locations but considered Marinette, Wisconsin her home. She grew up living with her parents...


