Obituaries

Nov 24, 2018

On Saturday, November 24, 2018, William H. (Bill) Hart Sr., 73 gave up his fight with brain cancer and passed into the arms of our Lord surrounded by loving family. Bill was born in Saranac Lake, NY to William C. and Doris E. (Comstock.) He was educated in Schenectady schools and graduated from SCCC. Bill joined the US Army...

Nov 22, 2018

Cynthia R. Chase, born April 26, 1952 passed away on November 22, 2018. She was known simply as "Chase" by those who knew and loved her. Chase was the very definition of the phrase "one of a kind." She lived her life her way, without apology. Chase attended K-12 at Draper School, in Rotterdam, NY, and graduated from Plattsburgh...

Nov 15, 2018

Laura M. Seib, 92, of Rotterdam passed away at home on Thursday November 15, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Schenectady, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Matilda (Johnston) Metcalf. Laura was a graduate of Draper High School. She was a nurse's aide for St. Clare's Hospital in Schenectady, retiring in 1984. Laura then...

Nov 14, 2018

Marguerette L. Howland,67, passed away on Wednesday November 14, 2018 at the Fulton Center in Gloversville, NY. Born in Gloversville, Marguerette was the daughter of the late Harry R. Howland Sr. and the late Shirley (Shubert) Adair and the sister of the late Michael Howland. A cook for over 30 years , Marguerette retired from the Farmer Boy Diner...

Nov 13, 2018

Mary J. (Aldershoff) Relyea, 98, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Tuesday November 13, 2018. Mary was born May 7, 1920 in Glenville, NY to immigrate parents Hendricks and Anna (Zderdicka) Aldershoff. When she was a young child the family moved to a farm in Rotterdam. After graduating from Draper High School, she moved to Minneapolis, MN...

Nov 3, 2018

On November 3rd, 2018, Joseph Michael Vellano passed away at home in Scotia, NY. Joe was born on August 23, 1948 to his parents Anthony and Antoinette Vellano. He was married to the love of his life, Susan Penny Bloom Vellano and the father of Adam, Emily (Lety), Michael (Lettie), and Ashley (Kristen) Vellano. He was a Grandfather to...

Oct 29, 2018

Kathleen Ann DeSalvatore, 71, of Rotterdam passed away on Monday October 29, 2018 at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady, Kathy lived all of her life in Schenectady and was a graduate of Draper High School and Russell Sage College. Most of her employment was with the federal government. Her most rewarding career was with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and...

Oct 28, 2018

Arthur N. Cocca 37 died Sunday October 28th at his home in Schenectady. Born in Troy, NY, Arthur is survived by his mother Carla Cocca of Schenectady and step-sister Natasha Popolizio. A service will be held on Thursday 15, 2018 at 3 pm at Bond Funeral Home, Broadway & Guilderland Ave., Schenectady, NY to which relatives and friends are...

Oct 26, 2018

Mary Ramos of Schenectady passed away early Friday morning October 26th at Kingsway Arms Nursing Home. Born in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico in 1927, Mary was the wife of the late Jenaro Ramos for almost 50 years. Mary lived and worked in Schenectady and was an active member of the Jehovah's Witnesses in Schenectady She was the mother to 5...

Oct 26, 2018

Pasquale S. DiDonato,95, passed away on Friday morning October 26th at his home in Glenville. Born in Schenectady, Pat was the son of the late Pietro and Nellie (DeLucia) DiDonato and a graduate of CBA. A WWII Army veteran, he was a 1949 graduate of Siena College with a Bacholers Degree in Social Studies. The former owner and insurance...

Oct 23, 2018

Welton (Doc) W. Blessing,88 of Rotterdam passed away early Tuesday morning October 23rd at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady, NY. Born and educated in Schenectady, Welton was the son of the late Wesley and Bertha (Suits) Blessing and a graduate of the former Draper High School in 1948 The former owner of Welton's TV Sales and Service in the late...

Oct 16, 2018

Steven D. Johnson,59, died Tuesday evening October 16th at home in Rotterdam, NY Born in Nashua, NH, Steve was the former owner of S&D Construction and a former tractor trailer driver. He survived by his son Joseph Johnson,sisters Sharon Durant and Debbie Silberman, brothers Eugene Johnson and Darren Pinto and longtime good friend John Morrett. At Steven's request no...

Oct 13, 2018

Robert Louis Girol,91, passed away at home on Saturday, October 13, 2018. Born in Schenectady, NY on July 3, 1927, he was the son of the late Arthur and Mary DiGirolamo. Robert was also predeceased in 2003 by his wife Lucy M. Girol (Tersigni) of Schenectady and daughter-in-law Constance H. Girol (Hadsell) of Middle Granville.. Robert is survived by...

Oct 12, 2018

Barbara J. Perkett,84. of Schenectady passed away on Friday October 12, 2018 at home surrounded by her loving family. Born in New York City, she was the daughter of the late Kenneth Vancour and Mary (Beran) Latrielle. She was a graduate of Herkimer High School. She was passionate about crafting and was self-employed at her trade. Barbara was a...

Oct 11, 2018

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Schenectady Salvation Army or to the Schenectady City Mission

Oct 9, 2018

Oct 9, 2018

Sharon H. Melius, 69, of Glenville formerly of Rotterdam passed away on Tuesday October 9, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Troy, NY, she was the daughter of the late Hubert and Frances Yanke. She served her country in the Army from 1968-1969.Sharon was employed as an operator for the New York State Department of Health in...

Oct 5, 2018

Ronald R. Pierone Sr., 70, of Schenectady passed away on Friday October 5, 2018 at Ellis Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Born in Niskayuna, he was the son of the late Joseph and Pauline (Zurlick) Pierone. He was employed for 25 years, as a store manager for P&C Markets in Schenectady. After that, Ron was employed in the...

Sep 30, 2018

Salvatore A. Madelone, 75, of Rotterdam passed away on Sunday September 30, 2018 surrounded by his loving family at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady. Born in Schenectady, he was the son of the late Angelo and Angela (Sanfilippo) Madelone. Sal graduated from Mont Pleasant High School in 1961. He was drafted in to the US Army on October 20, 1964....

Sep 29, 2018

Helen m. Leromain,76, passed away early Saturday morning September 29th at Hudson Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Albany, NY. Born in New York City, Helen was the daughter of the late John and Clara Kafer. A homemaker, Helen enjoyed sewing and knitting. She is survived by her children; Christopher LeRomain of Schenectady and Robert LeRomain of Orlando, Fl.,...