Norma Ollari
Mar 26, 2019
Norma Ollari 95, passed away peacefully at her home in Schenectady surrounded by family. Born in Manhattan,Norma was the daughter of the late John and Mae (Altini) Ollari. A homemaker and former antique dealer, Norma was devoted to her family and dogs. Predeceased by her daughters, Carol Fiero and Gilda Giordano, Norma is survived by her children, Wanda Giordano...
Salvatore A Fazzone
Mar 25, 2019
Salvatore A. Fazzone 59, passed away on Monday evening March 25th at the home of his sister Rose in Amsterdam. Born and educated in Schenectady, Salvatore was the son of Betty (Lindemann) Fazzone of Rotterdam and the late Anthony Fazzone. A was a graduate of Nott Terrace High School, Sal attended the Culinary Arts Program at Schenectady County Community...
Janet E Sangalli Hardwicke
Mar 20, 2019
Janet Sangalli Hardwicke, 78, of Atlantic City formerly of Schenectady passed away at home on Wednesday March 20, 2019 after a courageous battle against cancer. Born in Schenectady, she was the daughter of the late William and Dorothea (Feen) Snowden. She was a graduate of Scotia Glenville High School. Janet was employed for many years for Central Supermarkets later...
Vivian M Kukulich
Mar 20, 2019
Vivian M. Kukulich 91, passed away peacefully on Wednesday March 20th at Capstone Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing in Amsterdam. Born in Rotterdam, Vivian was a lifelong resident and the daughter of the late Patrick and Mary (Piarno) Pasquarella. For more than 22 years , Vivian worked for the Golub Corporation in Schenectady, retiring in 1985 as the assistant...
Shawn D Dominy Jr
Mar 19, 2019
Shawn D. Dominy Jr.28, passed away unexpectedly early Tuesday morning at his home in Rotterdam. Shawn is survived by his beloved wife Jamie L. (Wilkins) Dominy who he married on December 2nd of 2016, his daughter’s; Lylah A. Dominy and Paisley Grace Dominy of Rotterdam, his parents; Lisa (Waterson) Loehr (Robert) of Rotterdam and Shawn D. Dominy Sr (Sara)...
Rose Astemborski (Desantis)
Mar 18, 2019
Rose (DeSantis) Astemborski, 93, passed away early Monday morning March 18th surrounded by her family at home in Rotterdam. Born and educated in Schenectady, Rose was the daughter of the late Giuseppe and Cristina (DiCosmo) DeSantis and a graduate of Draper High School. A homemaker, Rose was a member of St. Paul the Apostle Church in Schenectady. She loved...
Martha Louise Kurowski (Payette)
Mar 18, 2019
Martha Louise Kurowski, 92, of Charlton passed away surrounded by her loving family on Monday March 18, 2019 at home. Born in Schenectady, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Olive (Fecteau) Payette. She was a home maker. Martha was a member of the Greater Grace Community Church and was very active in the church. Martha was...
Douglas M Becker
Mar 15, 2019
Douglas M. Becker, 83, of Schenectady passed away on Friday March 15, 2019 at Capstone Nursing and Rehabilitation in Amsterdam. Born in Schenectady, he was the son of the late Milton and Eileen (Houteling) Becker. Douglas was employed in asbestos testing and removal. He is predeceased by his son David Becker. Douglas is survived by his daughter Eileen Jurewicz,...
John Cassius Pierce Sr
Mar 13, 2019
John Cassius Pierce Sr.,86, passed away Wednesday evening March 13th at the Glendale Nursing Home in Glenville, NY Born and educated in Schenectady, John was the son of the late Cassius and Carolyn (Harris) Pierce and a 1950 graduate of the former Mont Pleasant High School. John was employed at GE from 1950-1959. In 1960 he began a 32-year...
Dawn R Schrom (Ellis)
Mar 8, 2019
Dawn R. Schrom 83, passed away on Friday morning March 8th at the Schenectady Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing. Born and educated in Buffalo, Dawn was the daughter of the late Kenneth and Agnes (Brooks) Ellis and a graduate of Cobleskill Community College with an Associates degree in Early Childhood Education. A housemother for the Children’s Home in both...
Catherine P Barrie (Brower)
Mar 8, 2019
Catherine P. Barrie,91 passed away Friday afternoon at Baptist Health Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Scotia, NY. Born and educated in Schenectady, Catherine was the daughter of the late William and Anna (Greenwood) Brower. A homemaker and avid N.Y. Yankee fan, Catherine was a former member of Christ Church Episcopal. She also enjoyed playing bingo and was an avid...
Maude E Wilson (Ellison)
Mar 6, 2019
Maude E. Wilson 100, passed away on Wednesday March 6th, 2019 at Miami Jewish Health Systems, in Miami FL. Born in Batchellerville, NY on June 22, 1918, Maude was the daughter of the late Floyd and Katherine (Edwards) Ellison. Maude was one of the first people from her town to attend college. She received her Bachelor’s degree in French...
Nicklas P Delella
Mar 5, 2019
Nicklas P. DeLella,100, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday evening March 5th with his family by his side. Born and educated in Schenectady, Nicklas was the son of the late Vincent and Mary (Ciaella) DeLella and a graduate of Mont Pleasant High School. A World War II Army veteran serving with the 89th Cavalry Reconnaissance Squadron, Nicklas was...
Edward Pavlic
Feb 28, 2019
Edward Pavlic of Sarasota Florida and Rotterdam New York passed away on Thursday February 28, 2019 in the early morning. Born in East Worcester, New York on February 5, 1923 he was the son of Martin and Ann Pavlic. The youngest of the family of four brothers and three sisters, he was the last of the family. Edward was...
Robert C Gannon
Feb 22, 2019
Robert C Gannon, passed on Friday, February 22, 2019 in Dunedin, FL. A lifelong resident of Schenectady Rob was born June 11, 1971 at Ellis Hospital. He graduated from Niskayuna High School. Rob was an avid Grateful Dead fan and followed concert trails all the way through tribute bands. His second passion was landscaping, which reflected in his work....
Charlie E Hebert Jr
Feb 20, 2019
Charlie E. Hebert Jr., 63, of Schenectady passed away at home on Wednesday February 20, 2019. Born in Schenectady, he was the son of the late Charlie and Claira (Urban) Hebert Sr. He was a graduate of Linton High School in Schenectady. For 35 years, he was employed in housekeeping for the Glendale Nursing Home. Charlie was passionate about...
Diane M Hovey (Strycharz)
Feb 16, 2019
Diane M. Hovey, 64, of Schenectady passed away on Saturday February 16, 2019 at home. Born in Albany, NY, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Anne (Davis) Strycharz. She was a graduate of Cardinal McCloskey High School in Albany. Diane attended Hudson Valley Community College and graduated with an Associate’s Degree in 2004. Diane had a...
Rita E Hesler (Padula)
Feb 10, 2019
Rita E. Hesler, 93, of Guilderland, passed away peacefully on Sunday morning February 10th at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady, NY, surrounded by her three sons. Born and educated in Albany, Rita was the daughter of the late Dominic and Elizabeth (Rosch) Padula and was a graduate of Albany High School. Starting out in banking in Downtown Albany, she finished...
Douglas Ross
Feb 9, 2019
Douglas Owen Ross (79) passed away early Saturday morning, February 9th, at Baptist Health Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Scotia, NY. Born December 9, 1939, in Detroit, MI, Doug was the son of the late General Owen and Marjorie (Corbin) Ross. Doug was raised by his mother and his grandmother, Frances (“Frankie”) Corbin. He graduated a Merit Scholar from...
Ralph C Calkins Jr
Feb 8, 2019
Ralph C. Calkins Jr. 43, of Schenectady passed away on suddenly Friday evening February 8, 2019 after a short illness. Born and raised in Coxsackie, Ralph was the son of Donna Tooker and the late Ralph C. Calkins Sr. A graduate from Coxsackie Athens High School, he attended Siena College and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Biology. He...
