Obituaries

May 23, 2024

Jean Gordon, 98 of Schenectady passed away peacefully on May 23, 2024. She was the daughter of the late Hugh Gordon and Nellie Wood.

She was a teacher for the Schenectady City School District teaching mostly at Hamilton School retiring in 1981. Jean was the Bellevue Ward Leader for the City and County Democratic Party, Treasurer of...

May 23, 2024

KENNETH W. LAY, RETIRED GE RESEARCH LAB SCIENTIST

Kenneth W. Lay, 85, passed away at Ellis Hospital on Wednesday, May 23, 2024, following a brief illness.  The son of Wilbur and Madelyn (nee Keplinger) Lay, Kenneth was born at home in Middle Fork Township, Ringgold County, IA.  The eldest of five children, he attended a country school...

May 17, 2024

Richard Wayne Fowler, 70, of Mariaville Road, died peacefully at home on Friday, May 17th. Known by Rick or Ricky, he was born in Ballston Spa, NY, and was the son of the late Alice Fowler of Rotterdam, NY. Rick was an extremely loyal man, having worked and retired from the Town of Rotterdam, he served his town proudly...

May 17, 2024

Sara Ann April (Max LaMontagne), 55, passed away on Friday May 17, 2024 after a brief illness. Sara lived her entire life in Schenectady, NY and was friends with many. In recent years, she and her best friend, Rosie, were well known in the community, often seen walking, riding their scooter, having coffee at Stewarts, and shopping at garage...

May 10, 2024

George P. Ciampolillo passed away peacefully on 5/10/24. He was born to Philomena and Girolamo Ciampolillo in Troy NY on 12/12/26. He is predeceased by his siblings Nicolas, Natalie and Mary. George was married to the late Constance “Connie” Ciampolillo for 67yrs. He took care of her and loved her deeply until her last day April 30th 2021. They had...

May 9, 2024

Joan Clarke Crowley, 85, passed away on May 9, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer.  Joan was born in Brooklyn, NY on July 28, 1938, to the late Frederick and Helen Tuttle.

Joan grew up in Kentucky, Garden City NY and Marion MA.  Upon receiving a BA from the University of Kentucky, she worked many jobs...

May 4, 2024

Mary Ellen Boscia passed into Heaven peacefully to meet her Lord and Savior Face to Face on Saturday evening at home, 5/4/2024, after a 4 year debilitating condition at the age of 94 years old. Family and Friends were with her.

Mary Ellen was born in Schenectady on 4/6/1930. She was raised in a 2 Family house...

May 2, 2024

Alexander Stevenson Jr. 96, passed away peacefully at his home on May 2nd, 2024. He was predeceased by his beloved wife of 70 years, Mary Jane Stevenson.

Alex graduated from Mont Pleasant High School in 1947. He worked at the Gas Turbine Department for General Electric Company. Upon retirement, he drove a bus for Head Stan where...

May 2, 2024

James Reynolds passed away suddenly on Thursday May 2, 2024, at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady. Born in Schenectady, he was the son of the late Donald and Rose (Meehan) Reynolds.

He was employed for the Golub Corporation in Rotterdam.

James loved spending time with and making the greatest memories with his grandchildren. He was the...

Apr 26, 2024

Rotterdam - Beverly J. Martino, 89, of Rotterdam, NY, peacefully passed away on Friday, April 26th, 2024, coinciding with the birthday of her late beloved husband of 51 years, John J. Martino Jr., adding a poignant final touch to the canvas of her life.

Born in Schenectady, NY, and raised in Ballston Lake, Beverly was the daughter...

Apr 18, 2024

obituary will be posted shortly.

Apr 14, 2024

Rotterdam - Philip J. Martinelli, 91, entered into eternal rest, April 14, 2024. Born in Schenectady on July 1, 1932 to the late Joseph and Anna Martinelli.

Philip was passionate about horses, gardening and cooking. Philip went into the masonry, construction business with his father and brother.  He went on to own his own building construction company...

Apr 13, 2024

Seelogenie “Raj” Lalbahadur, 84, of Schenectady, NY, passed away on Saturday April 13, 2024 at Baptist Nursing and Rehab in Scotia, NY. Seelogenie was born in Triumph, Guyana, on August 11, 1939.

Seelogenie was a member of her local Hindu Society in Guyana, and in her spare time enjoyed sewing, cooking, and gardening.

Seelogenie is...

Apr 12, 2024

Satterlee, Lee — 63. Lee lost his valiant five-year battle against cancer on April,12 2024. Having been diagnosed with HPV+ squamous cell carcinoma, he underwent extensive surgery including a laryngectomy and glossectomy. It would be his wish for everyone to become informed, get vaccinated, and encourage their family members to get vaccinated.

Lee earned a B.M. and...

Apr 3, 2024

Robert (Bob) Strohmaier, 82, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 3rd, 2024 after a short illness.

Bob graduated from Mt. Pleasant High school in 1960. He then went on and received an Associate Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Hudson Valley Community College in 1964. He went to work for NY State Dept. of Transportation as a Civil...

Mar 30, 2024

Donna Lee Zobie, 78, of Rotterdam passed away peacefully at Ellis Hospital on Saturday March 30, 2024, with her son's Corey and Aaron and niece Deborah by her side.  Born in Niskayuna on September 30, 1945, she was the daughter of the late Donald and Ruth (Gillett) Sehl.

Donna was employed as an injection mold specialist for...

Mar 30, 2024

Dominick H. DiGirolamo, 77, of Rotterdam passed away on Saturday March 30, 2024 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Dominick was born in Ashville, North Carolina, on December 5, 1946, he was the son of the late Harold and Gwendolyn (Hensley) DiGirolamo.

He worked for the Freihofer Baking Company in Albany for many years.

Mar 22, 2024

No Obituary published.

Mar 18, 2024

Published shortly.

Mar 10, 2024

Karl J. Paige, 65, of Schenectady passed away on Sunday March 10, 2024 at home. Born In Schenectady, he was the son of the late Ronald and Camilla (Monteleone) Paige.

He is predeceased by his brother Wesley Paige.

Karl is survived by his daughter Tabitha Weldon, his siblings Jesse Paige, Jeff Paige, Rocco Monteleone, Shirley...