Anthony J Villano
Oct 15, 2022
Rotterdam- Anthony “Joe” Villano, 77, of Rotterdam, died peacefully at Albany Medical Center, on October 15, 2022, with his inseparable brother, Eugene, by his side. He was born in Albany, on May 29, 1945, son of Joseph James and Catherine (Sottosanti) Villano. Joe attended Draper High School, before enlisting in the Air National Guard in 1964, where he served...
June Manmohan Tucker
Oct 11, 2022
June Manmohan Tucker passed away on Tuesday evening October 11th at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady, NY at the age of 72. She was born in Trinidad and Tobago and was the daughter of the late Jacob and Eugenia (Bleasdell) Manmohan June was a home health aide who worked for Anytime Health Care. She loved caring for elderly people and...
Ronald Bostwick
Oct 9, 2022
Ronald B. Bostwick 85, passed away on Sunday October 9th at his home in Bethlehem, NY. Born in Cooperstown, NY, Ron was the son of the late Lee J. and Hazel (Mercer) Bostwick. An Army veteran during the Vietnam War, Ronald worked for over 33 years for Dagostino Building Block in Schenectady prior to his retirement as a foreman...
William T Wade
Oct 4, 2022
William Wade, 33, of Halfmoon passed away on Tuesday October 4, 2022 at home. Born in Schenectady, he was the son of the late Thomas M. Wade and Eileen Brown of Clifton Park. He was employed as a carrier for Fed Ex in Menands, NY. William also was a volunteer fireman for the Carman Fire Company in Rotterdam Besides...
Nancy (Arcoraci) Walsh
Oct 3, 2022
Nancy Arcoraci Walsh passed away on October 3rd at Rose Castle of Citrus. Born in Dunkirk, NY, Nancy was the daughter of the late Joseph and Grace (Lusurdo) Arcoraci and a graduate of Oswego High School. Nancy received her bachelor’s degrees in Teaching and her masters degree from Oswego Teachers College. For more than 40 years Nancy was a...
Jack Osterlitz
Oct 2, 2022
John “Jack” “Jacksun” Osterlitz left for another adventure on October 2, 2022. He left from home wishing his family and friends God speed in all their hopes, dreams and desires. Jack was born in 1936 to the late John and Velda Osterlitz (Perry) and grew up in Schenectady graduating from Nott Terrace High School in 1954. Jacks love of...
Dorothy C Sawler
Sep 26, 2022
Dorothy Corless Sawler, 94, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of September 26,2022, with her daughter, granddaughter, and great granddaughter by her side. Dorothy lived a long, full and boisterous life that began on August 31, 1928, in Brooklyn, NY. The daughter of Elsie Acker and John Corless, Dorothy was the third of eight siblings, and leaves...
Alexander Loika
Sep 25, 2022
Alexander Loika 77, passed away on Sunday evening at his son’s home in Rotterdam, NY. Born in Schenectady, Alexander was the son of the late Anthony Loika and the Late Sarah (Potter) Briggs. A carpenter for more than 20 years, Alexander was a member of the Carpenters Union and was Landlord of several properties in the Schenectady area. Beside...
Melissa Ann Bressette
Sep 25, 2022
Melissa Ann Bressette 46, passed away on Sunday September 25,2022 surrounded by family after a lengthy courageous battle. Born in Troy, NY, in 1976, Melissa was the daughter of Sharon A. (Cocco) Bressette and the Late Frederick Bressette. A graduate of Heatly High School, Melissa received her associates degree as a Veterinary Technician from SUNY Delhi. She started her...
Marlene A Cintula (Mum)
Sep 19, 2022
Marlene A. Cintula 88 went to be with her beloved husband Steven on September 19, 2022 at Glendale Nursing Home. Born and educated in Schenectady, Marlene was the daughter of Stephen and Anna Pollack and was a graduate of Draper High School. A homemaker, Marlene was a former employee of the Carl Company and was co-owner with her husband...
Norma E Orton (Mattice-Audi)
Sep 14, 2022
Our beautiful mother, our hero, Norma E. Orton sadly passed away on September 14th at the age of 94 at the Gateway House of Peace in Ballston Spa with her family and God’s Angels by her side. Mom was born to Ford and Mary Mattice on March 1, 1928. She graduated from Draper High School in Rotterdam, NY. After...
Marlies Mulyca (Dau)
Sep 13, 2022
Marlies Mulyca, 84, of Rotterdam passed away on Tuesday September 13, 2022 at River Ridge Living Center in Amsterdam. Born in Hamburg, Germany she was the daughter of the late Adalbert Gerhard Hermann Carl and Auguste Geborene Linderman Dau. She was a home maker. Marlies had great times enjoying square dancing with her late husband David. Marlies is predeceased...
John Chequer
Sep 12, 2022
John Hamilton Chequer, recently of Schenectady and Lake Pleasant, died in the early hours of Monday, September 12, 2022, at Ellis Hospital. He was 87. Born in Piseco, NY, he was the son of Hamilton and Frances (Dunham) Chequer and the younger brother of Joanne. After his parents purchased Melody Lodge in Lake Pleasant in 1937, John spent his...
Philomena Rapp (Sarrutto)
Sep 12, 2022
Philomena Rapp, 94, of Schenectady passed away on Monday September 12, 2022 at Ellis Residential and Rehabilitation Center. Born in Schenectady, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Angelina (Pellegrino) Sarrutto. She was employed as a meat packer for Pleasant Valley Meat Packing in Schenectady. Later, she became a home maker. Philomena is predeceased by her husband...
Janet Hawkes
Sep 1, 2022
Janet Hawkes died on September 1, 2022 at the Loudonville Assisted Living Residence, where she had resided for the past 18 months. Prior to that she was a life-long resident of Schenectady County. She had recently celebrated her 100th birthday by taking a cruise on the Mohawk River. She was born Janet Lydia Smith on August 28, 1922, in...
Gary A Cromme
Aug 26, 2022
Gary A. Cromme 74, passed away on Fridmay morning August 26th with his family by his side. Born and educated in Schenectady, Gary was the son of the late James K. and Cora (Van Dusen) Cromme Jr. and was a 1966 graduate of Linton high School. For more than 40 years Gary worked as a pressman, retiring in 2014...
Ralph M Cook
Aug 24, 2022
Ralph M. Cook Jr. 92 passed away on Wednesday evening August 24th at Albany Medical Center with his wife and family beside him. Born and Educated in Davenport, NY, Ralph was the son of the late Ralph and Eloise (Riddell) Cook Sr. and a 1947 graduate of Charlotte Valley Central. An Army veteran of the Korean War serving in...
Carol E Shepard
Aug 18, 2022
Carol E. Shepard 82 died on Thursday August 18th at John Dempsey Hospital in Farmington, CT. Born in Schenectady, NY Carol was the daughter of the late Robert and Evelyn (Pickard)Barrett and a graduate of Mont Pleasant High School, the University of Rochester and Pace University where she received her RN and MSN in Nursing. Carol and Charles moved...
Athanasios Tsamis
Aug 17, 2022
Athanasios Tsamis 76 passed away early Wednesday morning August 17th at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady. Born in Athens, Greece Athanasios was the son of the late Fotis and Katherine (Brisimni) Tsamis. A former cook for many years, He retired from Vivians Diner in Rensselaer, NY. Beside his parents Athanasios was predeceased by a brother in Greece. He is survived...
Clifford Mango
Aug 15, 2022
Clifford Mango of Charlton, NY was taken to heaven on August 15th. He was the son of Clifford and Veronica Mango and the brother of Dolores Hogan all predeceased. A United State Navy Veteran, Clifford served on the U.S.S. Midway during the Korean War,He worked for the General Electric Company as a Turbine Machinist . A member of the...
