Obituaries

Dec 10, 2021

Robert D. Cataldo Sr., 51, of Schenectady passed away on Friday December 10, 2021 at home. Born in Albany, he was the son of the late Rocco A. Cataldo and Carole Heeder Cataldo. He was employed for many years for OD Heck in Niskayuna. Robert was passionate about camping, the Harley Rendezvous, NASCAR and the Boston Red Sox. Robert...

Dec 7, 2021

Leslie Amanda Kenny, 68, passed away at her home on Tuesday December 7, 2021. Born in Niskayuna, NY. Leslie was the daughter of the late Charles and Jacqueline (Johnson) Kenny. A graduate of Linton High School, Leslie went on to receive both her Bachelors and Master degrees at the State University of New York at Albany. A former teacher...

Dec 7, 2021

Lawrence Pardi, 73, passed away on Tuesday December 7th after a long illness. Born in Schenectady, NY, Larry was the son of the late John and Mary (Viscusi) Pardi and was a graduate of the former Draper High School. An Army veteran, Larry served in Korea in 1970. For over 40 years Larry was self-employed as an upholster, running...

Dec 7, 2021

Jason M. Regels, 47, of Schenectady passed away at home on Tuesday December 7, 2021. Born in Schenectady, he was the son of the late Sonny Hildred and Linda Regels. Besides his parents, he is predeceased by his sister Angel Bishop. Jason is survived by his grandfather Herbert Regels Sr. one son Jason M.,Regels (Cassandra Parker), one Uncle Herbert...

Dec 7, 2021

Sandra A. Adair, 56, of Rotterdam Junction passed away at Ellis Hospital surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday December 7, 2021. She was born in Schenectady, to the late Richard and Irene (Countermine) Watson. She was a graduate of Schalmont High School. Sandra was employed as an overnight stock clerk for Walmart in Glenville. Sandra was the caregiver...

Dec 6, 2021

Darryl T. Jackson, 62, passed away on Monday morning December 6th at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady. Born and educated in Schenectady, Darryl was the son of the late Thomas and Mary (Vroman) Jackson and a graduate of Mont Pleasant High School. A youth Corrections Officer for more than 26 years for the Office of Children and Family Service for...

Dec 3, 2021

William F. “Bill” Thiel, 79, departed this life for the gates of Heaven on Friday, December 3rd surrounded by family. Born in Schenectady on November 20, 1942, Bill was the son of the late William Francis and Josephine (LaVallee) Thiel. A 1960 graduate of Schalmont High School, Bill started his career with the NYS Department of Transportation as an...

Dec 1, 2021

Marie Anne Williams May 16, 1957- December 1 2021 Lifelong Schenectady resident Marie Williams of 1080 Pleasant St. entered the kingdom of heaven after fiercely battling chronic illness. Marie is predeceased by her parents, Harold Jarvis and Helen (Ciampi) Jarvis, and a sister Ruth Jarvis all of Schenectady. Marie is survived by her daughter Maya, of Washington, DC, her...

Nov 27, 2021

Nov 25, 2021

Alvin Williams was born a twin on January 7, 1955 in the Bronx, New York. He was one of three sons to the late Sallie Parker and John Moore. Alvin and his brothers grew up in the Bronx on Washington Avenue and were raised by their aunt Carrie due to the early passing of their mother. Alvin and his...

Nov 23, 2021

Surrounded by the love and comfort of his family, Ronald H. Rohloff now rests in eternal peace after passing away at Ellis Hospital on Tuesday, November 23, 2021 at age 78. Ron was a kind-hearted, generous, straight-forward kind of guy who could always be counted on to share his honest opinion. He took great pride in seeing the values...

Nov 20, 2021

Gloria J. Leguire 79, passed away on Saturday afternoon November 20, 2021 at the Delmar Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing. Born and educated in Schenectady, Gloria was the daughter of the late Stephen and Wenona (Beach) Schottenham. A former cashier for the Golub Corporation in both Rotterdam and Schenectady on Eastern Avenue, Gloria enjoyed camping, boating, playing cards, bowling...

Nov 8, 2021

Dismas N. “Chip” Fioriti, 56, of Glenville passed away at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady on Monday November 8, 2021. Born in Schenectady, he was the son of the late Nicholas and Elanor (Gannon) Fioriti. He was a graduate of Linton High School. Dismas was passionate about wrestling and music. Chip will also be missed by his beloved pets, Gizmo,...

Nov 5, 2021

Barbara F. Wederman, 84, passed away peacefully into eternal rest to go home with the Lord Friday, November 5th surrounded by her loving family. Born and educated in Schenectady, Barbara was the daughter of the late Regina Adams. Barbara was a graduate of Nott Terrace High School. Barbara was a former employee of Walt Disney Cruise Lines and the...

Oct 31, 2021

Mary Liberatore Myers entered peacefully into eternal rest on Sunday, October 31, 2021 with family by her side, in the love of God’s peace and mercy. Mary was born in Schenectady on June 7, 1925, the daughter of the late Carmine and Carmella Liberatore. Mary graduated from Mt. Pleasant High School with honors. She also graduated from Schenectady County...

Oct 29, 2021

John H. Rock, 53, passed away Friday, October 29th, 2021 at his home in Schenectady, NY. John was born February 10th, 1968 in Tobyhanna, PA to John E. and Susan Rock. John graduated from Pocono Mountain High School in 1987. After graduation he was in the Marines for a short time. Later in life John studied at Broom County...

Oct 28, 2021

Marilyn J. Brandt 90, passed away on Thursday afternoon October 28, 2021 at Albany Medical Center. Born and educated in Schenectady, Marilyn was the daughter of the late Leo and Lydia (Knop) Babbitt and was a graduate of Mont Pleasant High School. Marilyn was a former employee in the admitting office at St. Clare’s Hospital. She had previously worked...

Oct 25, 2021

Mrs. Katherine Lorent (Reilly) of Schenectady, NY, born in 1922, passed away at age 99 on October 25, 2021. A lifelong Schenectady resident, she graduated from Mt. Pleasant High School and then worked at GE for 41 years in the small engine accounts payable division. She was a longtime and active parishioner of Immaculate Conception, which became Our Lady...

Oct 23, 2021

Clifford J. Stuart 81, passed away on Saturday evening October 23rd at Ellis Residential and Rehabilitation Center in Schenectady, NY. Born in Rotterdam, Clifford was the son of the late Peter and Margaret (Gannon) Stuart and was a graduate of Mont Pleasant High School. A former custodian at the former Draper High School, Clifford retired from the US Postal...

Oct 23, 2021

Robert A. “Bob” Payack, 60, of Schenectady, New York unexpectedly passed away on October 23rd, 2021. Born Robert Andrew Payack on October 31st, 1960, in Denville, NJ, and was the beloved son of the late Walter and Mary Payack. Bob will always be remembered as a kind man with a gentle spirit, a devoted husband, a loving and inspirational...