Obituaries
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,...
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...


