William D Anderson
Jul 11, 2018
William D. Anderson, 68, of Rotterdam passed away at home on Wednesday July 11, 2018. Born in Schenectady, he was the son of the late George and Violet (Dana) Anderson. He served his country in the Army. William was employed as a machinist in the Turbine Division of the General Electric Company in Schenectady. William is predeceased by one...
Edward N Gifford
Jul 4, 2018
Edward N. Gifford, storyteller, gentleman, and friend to all, died on July 4, 2018 after a short struggle with failing heart and lungs. Edward was born in Schenectady on April 6, 1924 to Henry and Edna (North) Gifford. He was also predeceased by brothers Don, David and Guerdon. Edward graduated from Nott Terrace High School in January 1942 and...
John A "Jack" Moran
Jul 3, 2018
John A. "Jack" Moran, 88. of Saratoga Springs passed away on Tuesday evening, July 3rd at Albany Medical Center surrounded by his family and friends. Born and educated in Schenectady, Jack was the son of the late John and Eva VanTassel Moran and Step-son of the late Theresa Morrett Moran. A graduate of Draper High School and Cobleskill College....
Joyce Marilyn Vedder
Jun 29, 2018
Joyce Marilyn Vedder (née Barber), age 82, of Yuma, Arizona, died at her home on June 29, 2018. She was born January 12, 1936 in Albany, NY, to Loren and Harriet (Peterson) Barber. She graduated from Berne Knox High School and earned a B.A. from Hope College in Michigan. Joyce also received her M.A.Ed. at the University at Albany-Suny,...
Rosy Pitamber
Jun 29, 2018
Rosy Pitamber, passed away on Friday afternoon June 29th at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady. Born in Susannah's Rust Demerara River, Guyana, she was the daughter of the late Sudan and Rajwantie Ramdass. A homemaker, Rosy was predeceased in 1983 by her husband Hardeo Pitamber. She is survived by her children; Krishnwattie Deonarine, Omadatt Lall, Chattarpaul Lall, Savitrie Rajkumar, Lillowtie...
James G Wood
Jun 28, 2018
A wonderful man passed away on June 28, 2018. James Gerard Wood (Jim, Jimmy, Woody) had a unique talent for making people feel very special. He could talk to anyone anywhere and elicit smiles and laughter. He accomplished much in his life both personally and in his career but his greatest role was that of Dad and Grampy. Born...
Henry A Tommasone
Jun 21, 2018
Henry A. Tommasone, 84, of Rotterdam passed away on Thursday June 21st at his home surrounded by his children. Born in Rotterdam, Henry was the son of the late Antonio and Philomena (Tessitore) Tommasone. An auto body mechanic for over 30 years for Northway Toyota, Henry was a former pit crew member at Fonda Speedway and a member of...
Eugene M Kohler
Jun 14, 2018
Eugene M. Kohler, 67, of Rotterdam passed away on Thursday June 14, 2018 at Albany Medical Center. He was born in Albany, NY on February 21, 1951. He was employed as a counter associate for Bellevue Builders in Rotterdam. Eugene was passionate about fishing and camping. Also, one of the loves of his life was his dog Coco. Eugene...
Leela Jaipal
Jun 9, 2018
Leela Jaipal,63 of Schenectady passed a away on Saturday June 9th at Ellis Hospital. Formerly of the Bronx, Leela was born in Guyana and was the daughter of the late Beepatt and Rangama (Govenden) Algoo. A former daycare worker at Family Daycare in the Bronx, Leela was a devoted wife ,mother, grandmother and sister. She is survived by her...
Marguerite E Matarazzo (Ferguson)
Jun 5, 2018
It is with joy that Marguerite Matarazzo has joined her husband Salvatore in Heaven, into God's loving arms. The "Little Farmers" home has been at Ellis Residential Center for over 10 years. Born in Duanesburg, NY, Marguerite was the daughter of the late Walter and Bertha Mae (Gifford) Ferguson. A homemaker, she was also predeceased by her husband of...
Louis J Polsik
Jun 2, 2018
Louis J. Polsik,93, passed away on Saturday afternoon June 2, 2018 at his home in Rotterdam surrounded by his family. Born in Hastings on Hudson, NY, Louis was the son of the late Martin and Mary (Hanak) Polsik and a graduate of Saunders High School in Yonkers. A World War II Army Veteran, Louis worked as a Line-O-Typist for...
Jean E Furbeck
Jun 2, 2018
Jean E. Furbeck,92, passed away on Saturday June 2nd at Kingsway Arms Nursing Home in Schenectady. Born in Princetown, Jean was the daughter of the late Stanley and Elmeda (Vedder) Furbeck. A 1943 graduate of Draper High School, Jean worked for the Draper School System as an educational secretary to the superintendent for over 37 years before her retirement...
Paul G Blake
Jun 1, 2018
Paul G. Blake,56, of Schenectady passed away suddenly on Friday June 1, 2018 while in New Hampshire. Born in Niskayuna, NY, he was the son of the late Robert and Shirley (Smith) Blake. Paul was a tractor trailer driver for System Freight Company of New Jersey. He was passionate about driving trucks since he was 18 years of age....
Georgette C Snell
Jun 1, 2018
Georgette Cecile Duquette Snell, 93 of Schenectady passed away peacefully with her daughters by her side on 6/1/18. She was born in Fall River, MA on July 28, 1924 to Cecile (Arsenault) Duquette and Romeo Duquette. The family moved to Schenectady in 1929. Georgette was a 1943 graduate of Mont Pleasant High School. Following graduation, she was employed by...
Peter A Bazar
May 27, 2018
Peter Bazar, 70, of Niskayuna and Fort Myers Beach, FL, passed away peacefully on May 27, 2018 at home, surrounded by his devoted family after a long, brave battle with cancer. Peter "Boodie" Bazar was born January 24, 1948 in Troy, NY, the son of Peter and Helen (Sajesky) Bazar. He was a graduate of Troy High School and...
Alvin Bryant
May 25, 2018
Alvin Bryant, 65, of Schenectady passed away at home on May 25, 2018. Born in Brooklyn, NY he was the son of Nathaniel and Eva (Brown) Bryant. He served his country in the US Navy. Alvin was employed as a meat cutter for Shop Rite Supermarkets. He was a member of the Mt. Olivet Missionary Baptist Church in Schenectady. Alvin...
Rosemarie Schmidt
May 23, 2018
Rosemarie Schmidt, 91, of Rotterdam passed away on Wednesday May 23, 2018 at home surrounded by her loving family. Born in Niskayuna, she was the daughter of the late John and Elsa (Rappold) Vine. She was a graduate of Mildred Ellie Business School and became a legal secretary. Rosemarie later became a home maker. She was a member of...
