Obituaries

Rosemarie Bacchi

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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...

A'Mon Isaiah Willis

A'Mon Isaiah Willis

Oct 7, 2023

ALBANY – A’Mon, Isaiah Willis, 14, passed away as a result of a tragic automobile accident on Saturday, October 7, 2023. A’Mon was born on January 2, 2009, the younger brother of 30 minutes to his twin A’Mir in Albany, and the son of Alphonso and Jessica Rivera Willis. He is currently a 9th-grade student at Albany High School. A’Mon...

Annemarie Maré

Annemarie Maré

Sep 21, 2023

SCHENECTADY - AnneMarie Maré, 81, passed away peacefully after a brief illness at Ellis Hospital on Thursday, September 21, 2023. AnneMarie was born on December 29, 1941, in Schenectady, NY. She was the second of two children of Paul J. Sr. and Beatrice Lattanzio Landolfo. AnneMarie was a graduate of Linton High School, in Schenectady, NY, and was employed in...

Hildreth E. 'Gene' Simmons Jr.

Hildreth E. 'Gene' Simmons Jr.

Sep 12, 2023

MIDDLE GROVE – Hildreth E. ‘Gene’ Simmons, Jr., 85, passed away peacefully on September 12, 2023. Gene was a man of few words, but he was known for his generosity, compassion, and knowledge. His calm demeanor was appreciated by many, in times of need. He was born Hildreth Eugene Simmons Jr., to the late Eugene and Sylvia Simmons. He lived...

Robert R. Alesio

Robert R. Alesio

Sep 9, 2023

SCHENECTADY – Robert R. Alesio, 73, of Avenue A, passed away on September 9th, 2023 after a long illness. Bobby was born in Schenectady on August 26, 1950, the son of Samuel and Gilda Nigro Alesio. He graduated from Linton High School, class of 1969, then attended Schenectady County Community College and SUNY at Plattsburg, earning his Bachelor’ in Business...

Norman E. Martin

Norman E. Martin

Sep 9, 2023

ROTTERDAM - Norman E. Martin, 93, formerly of Delmar Avenue, passed away on September 9th, 2023 at Kingsway Arms Nursing Center after a short illness. Born in North Adams, MA to George Martin and Sarah Turner, Norman and his family moved to Schenectady in 1943. Norman held many jobs over the course of his life. He was a paper carrier...