Clara J. Hayden
Feb 2, 2022
Rotterdam-Clara Hayden, 94, passed away on February 2, 2022 at home. She was born in Schenectady, the daughter of the late Jasper and Cecila Wickham. Clara worked at the Schenectady County Library as a Clerk for 20 years, retiring at age 65 and returned part time working for another 15 years, retiring at age 80. She was predeceased by her...
Virginia N. Vertucci
Feb 2, 2022
Virginia N. Vertucci, 92, of Schenectady, passed away peacefully on February 2, 2022 at Kingsway Arms. She was born on October 10, 1929 to the late Luigi and Angelina Napolitano in Schenectady, NY. Virginia is most fondly remembered for her love of needle point and quilting. She enjoyed music, traveling, gardening and her Hummel collection. Virginia is survived by her...
Arthur E. Beals
Feb 1, 2022
Arthur E. Beals, a Schenectady, NY resident for more than 83 years, died on February 1, 2022 at the Pines in Utica, NY. He was 98.Arthur was born in North Adams, Massachusetts on October 23, 1923. Arthur proudly served his country in the U.S. Army from 1943 to 1946. At the height of the 2nd World War, Arthur Beals did...
Patricia J. House
Feb 1, 2022
Albany-Patricia Jane House (Breslin) born February 15, 1932 passed away peacefully on February 4, 2022, just shy of her 90th birthday, at Saint Peter's Nursing Home. She was born in Albany, NY to the late Margaret Alice (Ovies) and John J. Breslin. She attended the Academy of the Holy Names and graduated in 1949. Patricia started a career as a...
Ralph P. Mischitelli
Feb 1, 2022
Colonie- Ralph P. Mischitelli, 90, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on February 1, 2022. He was born in Albany on March 21, 1931 to Leonardo and Antoinetta (Canistro) Mischitelli. Ralph graduated from Philip Schuyler High School and continued on to Maritime College. He enlisted in the US Navy where he served as a Lieutenant Commander.He worked...
Paul Jossier Dean
Jan 31, 2022
Paul Jossier Dean, 84 of Albany died in Delmar Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing with family by his side after a long illness.He is survived by is wife Marcia Hanson, his son, Paul Dean, (Wendy), Grand Rapids, MI, granddaughters Erica Blair Egan (Michael), New Haven, Conn., and Vanessa Marie Dean Phoenix, AZ, grandson Brandon Gerrit Dean Denver, CO, great granddaughter...
Edward F. Calvagno
Jan 31, 2022
Edward F. Calvagno, 63, of Troy, NY passed away on January 31st, 2022, surrounded by his loved ones.Edward was born on August 8th, 1958, to the late Anthony and Eileen Calvagno. Edward is survived by his wife of over 35 years, Frances M. Calvagno, his daughters: Ashley Calvagno and Jessica Lopez, and grandchildren: Gabriel Cushing and Angelina Shopmyer.Edward was predeceased...
Edward J. Bryda
Jan 31, 2022
GUILDERLAND- Edward Bryda "Ed", 95, passed away peacefully on January 31, 2022. He was born on September 6, 1926 son of the late Joseph and Agnes (Surdyka) Bryda. Ed served in the US Army from 1944-1946 with the 84th infantry in Germany. On November 7, 1952 he married Vivian Drowne. He worked for 17 years at Teledyne Industries in Troy...
David James Barker
Jan 31, 2022
David James Barker, 61, passed away on Monday, January 31, 2022 at the Stratton VA Medical Center. David was the son of the late David Barker and Barbara (Murphy) Davis. David was the devoted husband to Kelly Barker. David proudly served with the United States Navy.David was an avid Giants and Mets fan and loved being at Saratoga watching and...
Sandra M. Soltys
Jan 31, 2022
Sandra M. Soltys passed away peacefully in her sleep at Ellis Rehabilitation and Residential Center in Schenectady New York on Monday, January 31st. She was 86 years of age. She was a devoted wife to Theodore J. Soltys, who she married in 1953 on Valentine's Day and spent 62 wonderful years together before his passing. She is also predeceased by...
Renda Kimble
Jan 31, 2022
Kimble, RendaALBANY – Renda passed away peacefully at home January 31, 2022, born in Anniston Alabama May 18, 1948, To Ray Kimble and Inez Sims. She moved to Albany with her family in 1958. Graduate of Philip Schuyler High School and received her Business Degree from The College of Saint Rose.Renda was the first African American Woman to host a...
Donald R. Harmon, Jr.
Jan 30, 2022
Donald R. "Donnie" Harmon, Jr. Harmon, Donnie of Albany passed away on Sunday, January 30, 2022. He was a longtime resident of the South End of Albany, a neighborhood that he loved very much. He served the United States Navy from 1974 through 1978 when he was honorably discharged as a wounded Veteran. Donnie was very proud of his service...
Mary Diclemente
Jan 30, 2022
Rotterdam- Mary A. DiClemente, 96, passed peacefully to the loving arms of our Lord, on Sunday, January 30, 2022. Born in Syracuse, Mary was the daughter of the late Marco and Dora Gabriele. Widowed by first husband Sabatino DeCesare, Mary was predeceased by her late husband Anthony DiClemente. Mary loved music from an very early age and cherished wonderfully warm...
Dorothy Jane Davis
Jan 30, 2022
Dorothy Jane Davis, age 89, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of January 30th, 2022. Dorothy was a lifelong resident of Schenectady, New York. She was the daughter of late Theodora and Joseph Przastek and the sister to the late Barbara Olshack. She is predeceased by her husband of 52 years, William Davis. Dorothy was employed as a...
Helen J. O'Donnell
Jan 30, 2022
Cropseyville- Helen J. O'Donnell, 77, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 30, 2022 with her loving family by her side. She was the daughter of the late David and Sarah Porter. Helen was the devoted wife to David J. O'Donnell. They were married 32 years. After graduating from high school, Helen became a truly compassionate and hard working registered nurse...
Eileen A. Littrell
Jan 29, 2022
Eileen A. Littrell, 81, of Rotterdam, passed away peacefully at home on January 29, 2022 with her family by her side.Born in LaCrosse, Wisconsin in August 1940, she was the daughter of the late Jackson and Dorothy Littrell. The family moved to Schenectady and Eileen graduated from St. Joseph's Academy in 1958. She then attended St. Peter's Hospital School of...
Richard C. Lucas Sr.
Jan 29, 2022
Saratoga- Richard C. Lucas Sr. "Red", 65, passed away at home surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer on Saturday, January 29, 2022. Born in Knox, he was the son of the late Winfield and Evelyn Lucas. Red is survived by his wife of 20 plus years, Nancy Lucas and her daughters Amanda Covey (Frank) and...
Dietrich A. Harbers
Jan 29, 2022
Dietrich (Dick) Alfred Harbers, 93, passed away January 29, 2022 at Cooperstown Center after a long battle with Alzheimer's. Born in Kiehl, Germany, as the firstborn of 10 children to the late Minna Maria (Wisser) Harbers and Diederikus Altman Martin. He was the husband of the late Gradselle (Grace Gallo) Harbers. Together Dick and Grace were devoted parents to two...
Denise A. Henry
Jan 28, 2022
Albany- Denise Henry, 70, passed away Friday, January 28, 2022, with her loving family by her side. Denise was the daughter of the late Braxton Dillett and Bertha Mae Enlow (Allen). Denise Henry, a retired certified substance abuse counselor and worked part time as a Gambling Addiction counselor. Denise was an avid basketball connoisseur, movie lover, and enjoyed fine dining....
Diana B Candelario
Jan 28, 2022
Watervliet - Diana B. Candelario, 81, passed away Friday, January 28, 2022 with her loving family by her side. Diana was the daughter of the late Victor and Anna Sosa. Diana was the devoted wife to Alfredo Candelario. They were married 53 years. Diana loved spending time with her family, cooking for her family and shoppingDiana is survived by her...
