Mary Jane Stevenson (Bigley)
May 9, 2020
Mary Jane Stevenson, 90, of Rotterdam, passed away at home on Saturday May 9, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Rochester, NY, she was the daughter of the late William and Mary (Sherwood) Bigley. She was a graduate of Mont Pleasant High School in Schenectady. Mary Jane retired as a key punch operator for the General Electric...
Joanne Perry (Jess)
May 8, 2020
We mourn the passing of Joanne Jess Perry, lost too soon on Friday May 8, 2020. Her 20 month battle with peritoneal cancer will be remembered for its optimism, tenacity, and grace. Joanne was born in Rotterdam, NY on March 29, 1958 to Edward and Mayzoe Jess. Joanne is pre-deceased by her parents and her brother, Thomas. She is...
John Markley
May 6, 2020
John H. Markley,74, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday May 6, 2020. Born and educated in Schenectady, John was the son of the late Eugene and Marion (Helms) Markley and a graduate of Schalmont High School. John was the recipient of an Associate’s degree from SUNY Cobleskill and attended the University of Miami for 3 years. John...
Frederick Kokosa Sr
May 5, 2020
Frederick J. Kokosa Sr.,76, passed away peacefully on Tuesday evening May 5th at St. Peter’s Hospice Inn in Albany, NY. Born in Schenectady and a graduate of Guilderland High School, Fred was the son of the late Frank A. and Hildegarde (Meidtner) Kokosa. A former member of the Army National Guard, Fred owned a body shop prior to working...
James M Sweet Jr
May 3, 2020
James M. Sweet Jr., 72, of Esperance passed away on Sunday May 3, 2020 at Bassett Health Center in Cobleskill. Born in Schenectady, he was the son of the late James and Dorothy (Marra) Sweet. He served his country in the US Navy from 1967-1970. James was employed as a Boiler Tech for the General Electric Company in Schenectady....
Robert Rice Sr
May 3, 2020
Robert E. Rice Sr., 83, passed away on Sunday May 3, 2020 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Amsterdam. He was the son of the late Walter and Althea (Larrabee) Rice. He was a longtime resident of Rotterdam, NY and moved to his family farm in Glenville in 2002. Robert was employed as a carpenter for Brace Mueller and Huntley...
Lynn I Gorman (Erickson)
Apr 29, 2020
Lynn I. Gorman, 66, of Berne passed away at home on Wednesday April 29, 2020. Born in Niskayuna, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Clara (Newell) Erickson. She was employed for the Golub Corporation in accounting Lynn was a member of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Schenectady. Lynn enjoyed knitting and playing the organ. She was...
John J Hulett
Apr 27, 2020
John J Hulett Jr born 4/7/1982 left us suddenly on April 27,2020. John was a graduate of Scotia Glenville High school and Modern welding school. He was employed by Pepsi for the last 8 years where he was a building maintenance mechanic. John leaves behind his wife Kristin and 2 children, his son John Robert (5)and daughter Alexa Grace(3)...
George Albert Hillenbrand
Apr 26, 2020
On Sunday, April 26 , 2020, George A. Hillenbrand, Jr., loving husband and father, passed away peacefully at the age of 87. George was born on August 26,1932 in Yonkers, NY to George and Helen Hillenbrand. George married Christiane Borle on May 4, 1957. They raised two children, Suzanne Hillenbrand Senning and George A. Hillenbrand, III . George was...
Catherine Jean Drebitko (Schoeffler)
Apr 26, 2020
Catherine Jean Drebitko,91, passed a way on Sunday April 26, at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady, NY. She was a long time Rotterdam resident. Born and educated in Schenectady, Catherine was the daughter of the late Jacob (Fred) and Catherine (McGrath) Schoeffler and a graduate of the Mt. Pleasant High School. A homemaker, Catherine was a member of Our Lady...
Diane C Glock (Glock)
Apr 23, 2020
Diane C. Glock,75, passed away on Thursday April 23rd at St Peters hospice Inn. Born in Schenectady, Diane was the daughter of the late Arthur Glock and the late Muriel (Jones) DeSorbo. A graduate of Burnt Hills High School and SUNY Albany, Diane received her Master’s in Library Science. Diane worked for over 30 years as a Librarian, prior...
Joan Townsend
Apr 22, 2020
Joan D. Townsend,86, passed away on Wednesday April 22, 2020 at Kingsway Arms Nursing Home in Schenectady. Born and educated in Schenectady, Joan was the daughter of the late Bertram and Sada Lulu (Kelly) Cooper. A graduate of Mont Pleasant High School in 1951, Joan received a degree from Mildred Elly Secretarial School and later attended both Schenectady County...
Victoria Gennett
Apr 22, 2020
Victoria M. (Gargiulo) Gennett, 80, Passed away Wednesday morning April 22, 2020. Born in Amsterdam, NY, Victoria is the daughter of the late John and Emilia Gargiulo. Predeceased by her husband of 44 years, Robert A. Gennett, Victoria is survived by her Sons, Jeffrey Gennett (Jennifer) of Colorado Springs, CO and Matthew Gennett (Michelle) of Avon, CO. and her...
Robert A Reisinger
Apr 21, 2020
Robert A. Reisinger,92, passed away early Tuesday morning April 21st at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady, NY. Born and educated in Schenectady, Bob was the son of the late Anthony and Hazel (White) Reisinger. A graduate of Draper High School, Bob was also a graduate of the General Electric Apprenticeship Program. A World War II Air Force veteran, Bob worked...
Lois E Fennicks
Apr 21, 2020
Lois E. Fennicks,80, passed away on Tuesday April 21st at her home in Schenectady. Born and educated in Schenectady, Lois was the daughter of the late William and Jeannette (Lewis) Fennicks. A graduate of Nott Terrace High School, Lois entered into the military after school joining the United States Marines. She served with the Armed Forces for over 25...
Denise Robinson (Russell Foote)
Apr 19, 2020
Denise Robinson,55, passed away on Sunday April 19th at Next Step Lee Health Care after a long illness. Born in Hartford, CT, Denise was the daughter of Robert Russell and the late Judith (Marra)Foote and James Foote. A graduate of the former Mont Pleasant High School, Denise worked as a former Hairstylist and Cosmetologist for Montgomery Ward and for...
James Vendetti
Apr 18, 2020
James L. “Jim” Vendetti, 77, passed away on Saturday, April 18th after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer's disease. Jim was born in Schenectady and graduated from the former Linton High School in 1961. He graduated Royal Barber School and went to work with his uncle at Frank’s Barber Shop in Niskayuna. He was a supremely talented barber...
Ruth Cole
Apr 16, 2020
Ruth Cole, 49, of Schenectady passed away at Fulton Center for Rehabilitation on Thursday April 16, 2020. Born in Schenectady she was the daughter of Joseph and Shirley (Soditi) Canton. She was a home maker. Ruth enjoyed her quiet time and was always peaceful and happy. She was also very passionate about fishing. Ruth is survived by her husband...
