Lena Caserta
May 11, 2016
Lena Caserta, 91, of Rotterdam passed away on Wednesday May 11, 2016 at the Ellis Residential and Rehabilitation Center in Schnectady. Born in New York City, she was the daughter of the late Antonino and Serfina (Cuffari) Orefice. Lena was employed as a seamstress for Vinnie-Lou Fashions. Lena is survived by her two children Basilio (Debbie) and Theresa (Late...
Bernice J Lamalfa (Lamp)
May 11, 2016
Bernice J. LaMalfa, 81, of Rotterdam passed away Wednesday May 11, 2016 at the Kingsway Arms Nursing Home in Schenectady. Born in Schenectady, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Mildred (Peterson) Lamp Sr. Bernice was a graduate of Draper High School. She was employed as Secretary for the Schenectady Insurance Agency. Bernice is predeceased by her...
Mary Irene Marra
May 10, 2016
Mary Irene Marra, 61, of Schenectady passed away at home on Tuesday May 10, 2016 surrounded by her loving family. Born in New Orleans, she was the daughter of the late Donald Eichmeyer and Marjory (Feeney) Eichmeyer of Schenectady. Irene was a graduate of Mont Pleasant High School and the Schenectady County Cooperative Program for Nursing. She was employed...
Elina Belle Allen (Cuff)
May 9, 2016
Elina Belle Allen, 83, of Altamont, passed away on Monday May 9, 2016 at Ellis Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Born in Bonavista, Newfoundland, Canada, she was the daughter of the late Harold and Katherine (Fisher) Cuff. Belle was employed for many years as a bartender at Devine's Pub in Schenectady and the Blue Jay Tavern in Rotterdam....
Virginia H Guyette (Cegelski)
May 8, 2016
Virginia Helen Cegelski Guyette 92 of Rotterdam passed away peacefully after a brief illness Sunday evening, May 8th at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady. Born in Schenectady, Virginia was the daughter of the late Walter and Anna (Tomac) Cegelski, Sr. and was a 1940 honor student and graduate of Draper High School. A former employee of the General Electric Company,...
Doris Insero (Kountouros)
May 4, 2016
Doris Insero passed away May 4th at her home in Schenectady, NY. She was the daughter of Tops Diner's original founder, Stellios Kountouros Doris was married to Bob Insero and worked in production at WMHT, Television. Doris was preceded in death by her husband as well as her parents, her son, Steven and cousin Peter. She is survived by...
Joseph J Loehr
May 2, 2016
Joseph J. Loehr, 60, of Rotterdam passed away on Monday May 2, 2016 at his son's home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Schenectady, he was the son of Robert and Elizabeth (Seifer) Loehr. Joseph was a graduate of Bishop Gibbons High School in Schenectady. He was employed as a security guard for LaFarge Security Company. Joseph was...
Daniel Christopher Whelan
Apr 30, 2016
On April 30th, 2016, Daniel Christopher Whelan passed away suddenly and unexpectedly in Miami, South Florida. He was born September 25th, 1975 and graduated from Duanesburg High School. He received his further degrees from SCCC, University at Albany and Florida International University - Professional MBA. He was pursuing his MSIRE degree at Florida International University. He was a Boy...
Jean Riha Hauptman
Apr 29, 2016
Jean Riha Hauptman 89, passed away peacefully on April 29, 2016 after a fifteen year illness with Alzheimer's at her son Brian's house. She was born on April 3, 1927 at 4th Avenue Schenectady in the Mont Pleasant section at her Grandfathers Rudy Riha's Hotel. She attended Schenectady Schools and graduated from Mt. Pleasant High School in January 1946....
John Kocak Jr
Apr 28, 2016
John Kocak Jr. passed away Thursday afternoon April 28th at home in Princetown. Born in Budapest, Hungary, John was the son of the late john And Anna Kocak Sr. A Marine Corps. Veteran, John worked for United Van Lines as a truck driver for many years before retiring from Schaap Moving Systems. Survived by his siblings, Frank Kocak of...
Michael R Zimolka
Apr 25, 2016
Michael R. Zimolka 68 passed away peacefully at home on Monday evening April 25th after a 5 year battle with Lewy Body Dementia. Born and educated in Schenectady, Michael was the son of the late Joseph and Emma "Peggy" (Lee) Zimolka and a graduate of Mont Pleasant High School. Following graduation in 1965, Michael enlisted in the United State...
Mary F "Biddy" Harley (Chelf)
Apr 23, 2016
Mary F. "Biddy" Harley, 91, of Rotterdam passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday April 23, 2016. Born on April 6, 1925 in Abilene, Texas, Biddy was the daughter of the late Etheridge and Ida Chelf. Biddy was the beloved mother of Sylvia "Mary" James (Chuck) of Niskayuna. She is also survived by her grandchildren Bryan Therriault and...
Sherwood Lee Dugan
Apr 20, 2016
Sherwood Lee Dugan 87 passed away Wednesday April 20th at his home in Schenectady. Born in Gloversville, Sherwood was the son of the late Paul and Luella (Reed) Dugan. A Korean War Navy veteran, Sherwood worked as an appliance repairman for Sears for many years prior to his retirement. He is survived by his wife of over 59 years,...
Victor E Jones
Apr 18, 2016
Victor E. Jones 58 passed away Monday April 18th at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady. Born in Albany, NY, Victor was the son of the late George and Eva (Hampton) Jones and a graduate of Mont Pleasant High School. A maintenance mechanic for over 30 years with Schenectady Municipal Housing Authority, Victor loved fishing and was also an avid golfer....
James Henry Steuart
Apr 18, 2016
James Henry Steuart, 96, of Schenectady, passed away peacefully Monday, April 18, 2016, at his home, surrounded by family. He left this life the same way he lived it, with courage, dignity, and grace. James was born November 12, 1919, in Schenectady, NY, the son of the late James H. and Amy D. (Scott) Steuart. He was a graduate...
David Edward Wright
Apr 15, 2016
David E. Wright formerly of Bellevue passed away Friday April 15th at his home in Rotterdam. Born in Northville, NY, David was the son of the late Franklyn and Lorena (Moore) Wright and a graduate of Mont Pleasant High School and Albany Business College. An accountant for many years, David retired in the mid 1980's. He was a member...
Leonard L Forman
Apr 13, 2016
Leonard Lawrence Forman, 82, of Niskayuna, NY, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 13, 2016 at Guilderland Center Nursing Home. Born on February 23, 1934 in New York, NY, He was the son of the late Charles and Gertrude Forman. Leonard is survived by his beloved wife Myra of 59 years, daughter Sheila, sons Daryl, Michael (Linda), and Joseph...
Carlie J Coolidge (O'Dea)
Apr 13, 2016
Carlie J. Coolidge (O'Dea) 57, passed away Wednesday April 13th at St Mary's Hospital in Amsterdam. Born in Schenectady, Carlie was the daughter of the late Dr. Robert and Elizabeth (Buckbee) Coolidge and a graduate of Duanesburg High School. The former co-owner of Quest-end Country Crafts for over 30 years with her mother Betty, Carlie had also worked at...
Ralph C Caruso
Apr 5, 2016
Ralph C. Caruso, 85, passed peacefully April 5, 2016 after a long illness. He will now be joined with his late wife and soul mate, Betty, forever. Ralph owned and managed his own flower shop in Rotterdam for many years. He lived in Fort Lauderdale, FL for many years as well. He also served in the Marine Corp during...
Maryjane Cashan (Cahill)
Apr 5, 2016
Maryjane Cashan, 89, of Niskayuna passed away on Tuesday April 5, 2016 at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady. Born in Syre, PA, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Bessie (Flood) Cahill. She was a homemaker. Maryjane was a member of Kateri Tekakwitha Parish in Niskayuna. She was a member of the Niskayuna Seniors Bridge Club and the...
