All Obituaries

Frank L. Leszczynski, 91, entered into eternal life on Saturday July 6th, 2019. Born on Eastern Avenue in Schenectady, NY to the late Frank L. Sr. and Sylvia Markiewicz Leszczynski. He graduated from Nott Terrace High School and Simmons School of Embalming and Mortuary Science in Syracuse, NY. He served in the United States Army during the Korean conflict from 1953-1955. He was a member of the former Saint Mary’s Church and the Holy Names Society, a member of the Church of St....

  Joseph W. Jamro, 97, died on June 18, 2019 at the Schenectady Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation.  He was the son of Leon and Barbara Jamro and graduated from Mont Pleasant High School.  He worked at General Electric before enlisting as a tail gunner in the US Army Air Corps during World War II.  After flying 44 missions he was shot down over the Ploesti oil fields in Romania and was captured as a POW.  For his bravery and courage he received the Purple Heart,...

Carol Jane Renzi, 77 passed away peacefully at Ellis Hospital on Saturday June 8, 2019 with her loving family by her side.  Born in Schenectady she was the daughter of the late, Doris Peterson Potts.  Carol worked many years at several local banks and the Time Union newspaper.  She retired in 2000 and moved to Florida.  She returned in 2012 when diagnosed with kidney disease and began PD home dialysis.  Carol loved her crafts including knitting, sewing, needlepoint...

Diane B. Carlson, 70, of Ballston Lake, NY, passed away on Thursday, May 30, 2019.  Born in Brooklyn, NY, she was the daughter of the late Conrad and Edith Carlson.  She graduated from Curtis High School in Staten Island, NY, and attended Schenectady Community College.  She worked for the NYS Department of Taxation and Finance as a Tax Compliance representative for twenty-four years, retiring in 2011. Diane was a very active member of Christ Episcopal Church as a lay reader,...

Helen I Zejewski, 84, formerly of Sunnyside Road, Scotia NY, passed away peacefully on Friday May 17 surrounded by her family. Born in Schenectady, NY she was the daughter of the late Veronica (Wiesczynski) Wilary, and John Wilary. She was a graduate of Nott Terrace High School, worked for the Schenectady County Public Library for 43 years, and was a member of the former St. Mary's Church, and then St. Anthony’s. She is predeceased by her husband of 57 years, Stanley Zejewski; her...

Vincent Padula, 87 passed away peacefully in his home on Friday, May 3, 2019 surrounded by family.  Born in Montemurro Italy, Vince was the son of Giuseppina Balona and Francesco Padula. Vince moved to the United States at the age of 19 with his mother to live with his father who already had established a residence here. A true renaissance man, Vince will be remembered by all for his wonderful vegetable garden, amazing fruit trees, his homemade wine and his delicious homemade...

  Rodney A. Paull, passed away at the age of 77 on May 2, 2019 in West Glenville, NY. He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Patricia L. Paull and their four children.   The memorial  service will be a private affair.  You can help continue his loyalty and compassion by making a donation to or volunteering at, Hospice who were indispensable in his time of need.

Josephine Grabkowski Loubris, 98, formerly of Eastern Ave., passed away on March 18, 2019.  Born in Schenectady, she was the daughter of the late Valentine and Helen (Kazmierczak) Grabkowski.   She was a graduate of Nott Terrace High School and Spencer Business College.  Josephine worked at Ellis Hospital in the Radiology Dept. as a transcriptionist for twenty-eight years.  She was a member of the former St. Mary's Church, and the GE Women's Club, GEAA, and...

Jorge Domena, 68 of Albany Street, entered eternal life on Thursday, March 14, 2019.  Funeral services to which relatives and friends are invited to attend will be held on Thursday, March 21, at 2:00 p.m at the Iglesias Christiana La Sinagoga Power & Glory 826 State Street, Schenectady, NY.  Calling hours will proceed the service beginning at 10:00 a.m.  Interment will be in the Historic Vale Cemetery. 

Charles Peterson, loving husband, father and grandfather passed away on March 14th after a long illness with Parkinson's Disease. “Chuck” was born in Schenectady on April 13th, 1930. He graduated from Mont Pleasant High School. He Attended Siena College and graduated from Tulane University Medical School. Chuck spent 2 years as a Captain in the Army stationed in Augsburg Germany. He then then returned to Schenectady were he practiced Internal Medicine for the...