Obituaries
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...
Pamela S. Pedinotti
Nov 4, 2023
BONITA SPRINGS, FL – Pamela Spaulding Pedinotti, entered into eternal peace, after a long and courageous battle with cancer on Saturday, November 4, 2023, with her loving husband at her side. Pam was born in Schenectady the daughter of the late Gordon and Katherine Miner Spaulding. She graduated from Mohonasen High School and received her Associate's degree from Fisher College....
Bettymae Belli
Oct 31, 2023
ROTTERDAM – BettyMae Belli, 75, passed away at Ellis Hospital on Tuesday, October 31, 2023, with her loving family at her bedside. BettyMae was born in Scotia on June 9, 1948, the daughter of the late Frank and EllaMae Pangburn Hildreth. She graduated from Scotia-Glenville High School, class of 1967. She was a Certified Nursing Aide for over 30 years,...
Antoinette Durante
Oct 30, 2023
SCHENECTADY - In the early morning hours of Monday, October 30, in the comfort of her own home, Antoinette Durante transitioned peacefully from this earthly life with her beloved daughters by her side. Antoinette was born in Schenectady NY in 1926 and was a faithful communicant of St. Anthony’s Church. She graduated from the former Nott Terrace High School and...
James J. Schwind Jr.
Oct 30, 2023
ROTTERDAM - James Schwind, Jr. of Schenectady passed away on October 30th, 2023. Jim was born on January 30, 1938, to his late parents, James Sr. and Mary Schwind. He graduated from Philip Schuyler HS and received an AAS degree in Accounting from SCCC. Jim enjoyed baseball, softball, and bowling and traveling to destinations like Las Vegas, Florida, Martha’s Vineyards,...
Kathie Ellen Ference
Oct 29, 2023
NISKAYUNA - Kathie E. Ference died at peace surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, October 29, 2023. Private funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family.
Jacqueline R Hart
Oct 19, 2023
SCHENECTADY – Jacqueline Renee Laviolette Hart, 66, passed away on Monday, October 19, 2023, at home after struggling with cancer. Jacqueline was born in Schenectady on July 12, 1957, the daughter of the late Lawrence Laviolette and Eunice Rafferty Laviolette. She was educated in the Schenectady schools and attended the former Linton High School, class of 1975. She was a...
Roger W. Griffin
Oct 10, 2023
Niskayuna – Roger W. Griffin passed away peacefully on October 10, 2023, after a valiant fight with a rare and debilitating neurological disorder known as PSP (Progressive Supranuclear Palsy). Born April 18, 1941, Roger was the son of the late Francis E. Griffin and Holly (Sauter) Griffin. A lifelong resident of Niskayuna, he spent summers at the family camp on...
Linda Jane Devivo
Oct 8, 2023
GLENVILLE - Linda Jane DeVivo, age 75, passed away in the early morning hours of October 8, 2023, at Ellis Hospital. Born December 26, 1947, in Plattsburgh NY; Linda was the first of Betty Prime and Gerard McGee’s two daughters. Linda grew up in AuSable Chasm, NY, and spent her younger years in the Adirondacks. As a child, Linda explored...


