Obituaries

Mar 6, 2016

Doris E. Palmer. 89. of Schenectady, formerly of Rotterdam passed away on Sunday March 6, 2016 at the Capital Living and Rehabilitation Center in Schenectady. Born in Gilboa, NY, she was the daughter of the late Clarence D. and Madeline (Hubbard) Ellis. She was employed in the draft design department for the General Electric Company in Schenectady. Doris was...

Mar 1, 2016

Vito T. Pasquariello, 96, passed away on Monday morning March 1st at Albany Medical Center. Born and educated in Schenectady, Vito was the son of the late Dominick and Marguerite (Christie) Pasquariello. A World War II Army Air Force Veteran, Vito served with the 426th Bombardment 305th Bombardment Group, he was a Purple Heart recipient and a former Prisoner...

Feb 27, 2016

Frederick Thomas Cullen was born in Schenectady 90 years ago. Fred Cullen passed away peacefully on February 28 at Ellis Hospital after a brief illness. His wife of 67 years Vera (Doris Vera Andrews) was by his side. He is also survived by his daughter Bonnie Nuendel (Don); son Andrew (Jan-Marie Spanard); four grandchildren, Thomas Nuendel (Amanda Ellis), Andrew...

Feb 24, 2016

Donald K. DuPont, 86 passed away Wednesday evening February 24th at his home surrounded by his family. Born in Albany, Donald was the son of the late George and Alice Jeannott DuPont. A graduate of Draper High School, Donald served with the United State Army during the Korean War. A police officer for the Town of Rotterdam for over...

Feb 23, 2016

John "Jack" Joslin Jr. 63, Passed away Tuesday morning February 23rd at his home in Rotterdam. Born and educated in Lansingburgh, Jack was the son of Ahlene (Morris) Smith of Tarentum, PA and the late John J. Joslin Sr. A Navy veteran, Jack honorably served from June 3, 1971 to February 18, 1975. A machinist by trade, he worked...

Feb 23, 2016

John R. Wright 61 passed away Wednesday February 24th at his home surrounded by his family. Born in Niskayuna, John was the son of the Late Eugene and Jane (Richardson) Wright and brother of the late William Wright. An Automotive Technician at Keeler Motor Car in Latham for the past 20 years, John was a graduate of Schalmont High...

Feb 20, 2016

Leona J. Hoffman, age 84, of Schenectady, passed away peacefully in Community Hospice at Ellis Hospital, Schenectady, NY on February 20, 2016. Born in Schenectady, she was the daughter of the late Jessie and Mary (Kaley) Taber. Leona was a homemaker and enjoyed cooking and baking for her family. She loved family gatherings and always made sure holidays were...

Feb 19, 2016

Barbara Jean Tourtellot Foti, died peacefully at Ellis Nursing Center on February 19, 2016. She was born February 23, 1937, on the farm which is now Clifton Commons, where five generations of her family lived from 1856-1963. Barbara was the daughter of Gertrude King Colton and Charles Tourtellot and step daughter to Harold Colton. Her grandparents were Henry and...

Feb 19, 2016

Joseph W. Bordeau, 90, of Rotterdam, passed away at home on February 19, 2016, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Schenectady, he was the son of the late Delphis and Dorothy (Tess) Bordeau. Joseph attended Draper School, served in the US Navy, and then retired from the D & H Railroad. Joseph enjoyed creating furniture for family members...

Feb 16, 2016

Irene Sarnowski 91 passed away Tuesday morning February 16th at Capital Living Nursing and Rehabilitation center in Schenectady. Born in Rotterdam, Irene was the daughter of the late Gabriel and Clara (Aniolek) Regula. A graduate of Draper High School, Irene worked as a secretary for the G.E. Research and Development Center in Niskayuna and later at St Clare's Hospital....

Feb 13, 2016

Lucy Liberatore of Schenectady, NY passed on to the Lord on February 13, 2016. Ms. Liberatore was born in Ansonia, Connecticut on October 17, 1928. The daughter of Josephine Cremonie and William Liberatore, she attended Schenectady schools and graduated from Royal Beauty School. Lucy worked as a child day care provider for many years in Schenectady and Virginia. She...

Feb 13, 2016

Peter Kukulich. Jr., 93 passed away Saturday evening February 13th at home in Rotterdam. Born in New York City, Peter was the son of the late Peter and Josephine (Manas) Kukulich Sr. A graduate of Nott terrace High School, he attended Hudson Valley Community College. A former wireman for the former ALCO, Peter retired from the Knolls Atomic Power...

Feb 10, 2016

Lois A. Craig, 90, of Wilton, NY., passed away on Wednesday February 10, 2016 at the Wesley Health Care Center in Saratoga Springs. Born in St. Albans, VT, she was the daughter of the late Frances and Mildred (Shea) Rashaw. Lois was a homemaker. She was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Galway Lions Club. Lois is...

Feb 9, 2016

Donald F. Schermerhorn, 82, formerly of Rotterdam passed away Tuesday February 9, 2016 at the Westwood Health Care and Rehabilitation Center in Fort Walton Beach, Fl. Born in Rotterdam, NY, he was the son of the late Simon J. and Renice (Ballou) Schermerhorn. Don graduated from Pasadena City College and North Carolina State College. During college, Don was a...

Feb 7, 2016

Jan 31, 2016

Nathan Micheal Higginbotham, 25, died tragically Sunday January 31st while serving with the United States Army at Ft Wainwright, Alaska. Born and educated in Schenectady, Nathan was the son of William and Kimberley (Higginbotham) Vandenburg. A graduate of Schenectady High School, Nathan was an Iraq war veteran. He was a Sergeant with Troop B 5th Squadron 1st Cavalry 1st...

Jan 30, 2016

Doris L. Welch, 86, passed away Saturday evening January 30th at Baptist Health Nursing and Rehabilitation Center surrounded by her family. Born in Clifton Park, Doris is the daughter of the late Vern and Emma (Hatlee) Lake and a graduate of Mechanicville High School. A homemaker and member of St Paul the Episcopal Church, Doris was a compassionate individual...

Jan 28, 2016

Myrtle E. Van Zandt, 97, died peacefully at her home on Thursday January 28. Born in Schenectady, Myrtle was the daughter of the late Arthur and Eva Mae (Ottman) Van Zandt. A homemaker, Myrtle had worked in the housekeeping department at Glendale Nursing Home for short time. Predeceased by her husband of 12 years, Arthur Canton, she was also...

Jan 28, 2016

On January 28, 2016, the World lost, and the Heavens gained, a truly kind and gentle soul. Eleitha "Lee" Rose Houghton (nee Fries) joined her loving husband of 45 years after a short but devastating illness. She was 91 years young; we will miss your graciousness and smile. Lee was born to Rose (Hayes) and Leland Fries in Schenectady....

Jan 23, 2016

Douglas R. Dussault, 63, of Sandisfield, MA formerly of Schenectady passed away on Saturday January 23, 2016 at the Berkshire Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Funeral Services for Douglas will be on Tuesday February 2, 2016 at 12:15PM at the Bond Funeral Home 1614 Guilderland Avenue Schenectady followed by a Mass at 1PM at St. Luke's Church 1241 State Street...