All Obituaries

George Washington Patierne, born on Washingtons birthday 2/22/27, joined the rest of the angels after a brief illness at the age of 93.  Born to the late Michalina Bell Patierne and John Patierne.  He was a graduate of the former Nott Terrace High School, later serving in the US Navy.  He then worked for the City of Schenectady for 27 yrs.  He enjoyed being a food critic at many local restaurants and bars, it was either outstanding, or Epps, meaning putting an X on...

Sadie Brudzienski, age 96, died peacefully at Schenectady Center on October 19. Sadie was born in Amsterdam, NY on August 24, 1924. She was the daughter of the late Stanislaus and Louise (Olechowski) Mack. She was a resident of Amsterdam until she married in 1948 and moved to Schenectady.  Sadie was a communicant of the former St. Mary's Catholic Church in Schenectady.  She was employed by Mohawk Carpet Mills, General Electric, and Two Guys retail store before retiring in...

Constance (DiGiandomenico) Bruce, 87, passed away on Saturday, October 17, 2020 at the Daughters of Sarah Nursing Facility.  Born in Schenectady, NY she was the daughter of the late John and Carmella DiGiandomenico.  A graduate of Mont Pleasant High School, she worked at the General Electric Company for ten years, Diamante's Restaurant, Canali's Restaurant, SUNY at Albany Bakery, Price Chopper as a sample lady, and volunteered at Proctors.  Connie was a lifelong...

Jessie Malecki, 96, died peacefully in her sleep at dawn on Wednesday, October 14, 2020, at Ellis Hospital.  She was the eighth child, and second daughter, born to Ignacy and Zosia Myslinska Kotarski of Schenectady, New York.  From her birth on February 17, 1924, she lived her entire life, save for a brief stint on Irving Street, in the house in which she was born in Schenectady's Historic Stockade.  She acquired many fans of local history through her columns in the...

Ellen J. Harvey, 61 of Francis Ave., passed away on Friday, September 25, 2020.  Born in Brookneal, VA, she was the daughter of the late Winford and Dorothy Harvey.  She graduated from Job Corps with a building and maintenance certificate and worked for the Times Union Center for 15 years.     Ellen was sweet and known for having a heart of gold.  She loved her family and loved everyone who loved her.  She would always say "I'm a little piece of...

  WiesłAw Prelewicz, 78, of Schenectady, NY, passed away unexpectedly in a boating accident on Saratoga Lake doing what he loved most; fishing. He was born in Zuromin, Poland to the late Tadeusz and Franciszka Prelewicz. While in Poland, he attended a technical school and worked as an Electrician. He later joined the Navy where he served three years in the Baltic Sea and met his loving wife. In 1991, he and his wife moved to the United...

Naomi S. Dominick, 91, of Malta, NY passed away at Saratoga Hospital on Sunday, September 13, 2020.  Born in Schenectady, NY, she was the daughter of the late Frederick and Winifred Stay.  A graduate of Draper High School, she was the vice president, secretary, and treasurer of Woozie Enterprises, and president of Plaspro Corportation.  She also started a shipping company to service the business.  Later in life Naomi dedicated close to twenty years of service to the...

Eileen Faraone, of Schenectady, passed away on Sunday, September 13, 2020, Born on July 24, 1931, in Schenectady, NY to the late Anthony, and Antoinette (Nero) Dominick.  She graduated Nott Terrace High School in 1949 and Albany Business College.  Eileen married Arthur Faraone on July 11, 1953 who passed away in 2016.  She worked as a legal secretary for over thirty years, working for Wemple, Daley, Casey and the General Electric Company, in Schenectady, retiring in 1993....

Richard Retajczyk, 74, of Glenville passed away on September 3, 2020.  He was born on June 6th, 1946 to the late Stanley and Helen Retajczyk (Kwolik).  Richard graduated from Linton High School in 1964, and served in the United States Army from 1966-1968.  He then was employed by GE for over thirty-five years retiring in 2004.  Richard is survived by his loving wife of forty-five years, JoAnn, daughter, Christina Chest (Wes), grandson and best bud, Ethan, brother, Bob...

Josephine A. Kitler, 96, of Schenectady, and Palm Harbor, Florida, passed away on Sunday, August 30, 2020 at Ellis Hospital.  Born in Stillwater, NY, she was the daughter of the late Stephen and Amelia Comorski Coblish.  She was a graduate of Nott Terrace High School, and attended Union College.  She was a secretary at the General Electric Company, for forty-three years.  Josephine was a member of the Church of St. Adalbert and an officer, founder, and kitchen manager of...