Ralph A. Friello, 82, died peacefully Monday, February 20th, 2012 at home surrounded by his beloved family. Born in Schenectady, Ralph was the son of the late Ralph and Mary (Long) Friello. A staff Sergeant with the New York Guard, Ralph worked for New York State with the Division of Military and Naval Affairs for over 30 years until his retirement in 1984. A former Board President and chairman with the Rotterdam Boys Club, he was a member of...

Robert A. Kmetz, 87 years young, passed away on February 17, 2012 in his home in Scotia, NY. He was born and raised in Yonkers, New York. Graduate of Roosevelt High School, Robert was a decorated Navy veteran of World War II, serving in the South Pacific and the Philippines. He retired as a Sergeant from Westchester County Parkway Police then became a farmer in upstate NY and also worked in plant safety and security. His two daughters and three...

Gladys M. Toung 81 died Thursday evening February 16, 2012 at her home in Schenectady. Born in Henrietta, NY, Gladys was the daughter of the late Robert and Gladys (Smith) Hunter. A homemaker, Gladys was a former operator with New York Telephone, a member, elder and former deacon of the Union Presbyterian Church in Schenectady, an avid supporter of the Humane Society, the Diabetes Association and also was a gifted solver of her daily crossword...

Gloria McLea, 85, of Rotterdam passed away Monday February 13, 2012 at the Dutch Manor Nursing Home in Rotterdam and is now at home and at rest with her husband Edward. Born in Rotterdam, she was the daughter of the late Ridgeford and Bertha (Talbot) Zautner. Gloria was employed as a Nurses Aide for the Hallmark Nursing Center in Schenectady for 10 years. Gloria was predeceased by her husband Edward J. McLea. She is survived by her two sons Mark...

Beverly J Cavert 84 died Saturday evening February 11th at her daughter's home in Glenville. Born in Schenectady, Beverly was the daughter of the late John and Anna (Winfield) Biggerstaff and a graduate of Burnt Hills High School. A former member of the East Glenville Community Church, Beverly also attended 1st Presbyterian Church in Schenectady with her sister and brother-in-law. A gifted seamstress and flower arranger, she loved traveling with...

Merton C. Tuft 82 died Saturday afternoon February 11th surrounded by his loving family at Ellis Hospital. Born in Pattersonville, NY, Merton was the son of the late Robert and Ellen (Mulligan) Tuft. An army veteran of the Korean War, Merton worked in Rotterdam at Millivac Instruments Inc. where he retired as a machine engraver in 1985 after years of service. In 1998 he was predeceased by his dear wife Joyce (Dykeman) Tuft who he married June 3,...

Richard J. DeMott 50 died early Thursday morning February 9th at St Peter's Hospice Inn, Albany, NY. Born in Niskayuna, Richard is the son of Grace (Wagoner) DeMott of Pattersonville and the late Robert DeMott. A 1979 graduate of Schalmont High School, Richard worked for the New York State Thruway Authority for the past 31 years and was a traffic supervisor at the time of his passing. An avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, NASCAR and...

Gordon A. Pardus, 56, died Tuesday, February 7th 2012 at Ellis Hospital. Born in Schenectady, he was the son of Andrew J. Pardus of Schenectady and Helen (Moulton) Pardus of Clearwater, FL. An honors graduate of the University of Florida, Gordon was a former general contractor of construction in Florida before a disability. A former member of the Rotterdam Elks, he enjoyed fishing and the outdoors. Besides his mother and father, Gordon is...

Frederick E. Slurff Sr., 54, of Rotterdam died Saturday February 4, 2012 at home. Born in Schenectady, he was the son of the late Edward F. Slurff and Dorothy ( Kral) Slurff of Schenectady. He was a graduate of Hudson Valley Community College. Frederick served in the Marines. He was a manager for 29 years for Exon Mobil Company. Frederick loved NASCAR, Fonda Speedway, the NY Yankees and the NY Giants. He also loved his Cat-Goldie. Frederick will...

Antoinette Vendetti 85 died Friday morning February 3rd at Ellis Skilled Nursing in Schenectady. Born in Schenectady, Antoinette was the daughter of the late Benardino and Lucia (Ilario)Vendetti. She was a member of Our Lady Queen of Peace Church (former Our Lady of the Assumption) and had worked at Ellis hospital for over 25 years before her retirement. Beside her parents, Antoinette was predeceased by her brother Angelo Vendetti and sister...