All Obituaries

  Jean Dorsey, 90, passed away Monday, September 9, 2019 peacefully in the company of her sons. Jean was born in Liverpool, England, son of the late Walter and Emily Pursglove. She graduated High School in Liverpool and attended Siena College for coursework in Real Estate. Jean was employed with Picotte Real Estate as a licensed residential broker. She developed a strong business relationship and lasting friendship with the Picotte family. Upon Picotte discontinuing residential...

 Coreen R. Hall, passed away on September 1, 2019 at the age of 56 surrounded by the people she loved. Coreen leaves behind her 3 children who she loved, Crystal Hall, Colleen Bowers and Thomas Caswell Jr. She also leaves behind her grandchildren who she cherished , Darshan Williams, Savannah Bowers , Kara Zor-el Brown, Coraline Caswell, Brian Sipe, Coldan Sipe, and Austin Sipe. Coreen also leaves behind her life long friend and father to her children Thomas Caswell Sr.   She also...

Florence Bobowski Macejka, passed away on September 1, 2019 at Baptist Health in Scotia, surrounded by her loving family.  Florence was born on April 30, 1926 in Scotia, to the late Frank and Jennie Bobowski.  She attended Scotia Glenville schools and was a lifetime resident of Scotia and Mayfield, NY. On June 16, 1946, Florence married Michael Macejka, Sr.  She was predeceased by Mike in 2006, and her son Michael in 2013.   Florence is survived by her daughter...

Violette Joachim-Hann, loving devoted mother and wife, passed away on August 28, 2019 at the age of 57, from complications of endometrial cancer.  Violette was born on June 29, 1962 in Gostynin, Poland.  The first child of Richard Joachim, and Donna Parzych Joachim.  The family emigrated to the United States in 1965 and settled in Schenectady, NY.  Violette attended St. Adalbert's Parochial  School and graduated from Mont Pleasant High School.  She earned a...

On the afternoon of August 25, 2019, Daniel Hom, age 47, of Niskayuna, NY, died suddenly while doing what he loved - enjoying the beauties of nature in the company of his family, his wife Karen and their two sons, Aidan and Andrew. While his time with his boys was brief, the lifelong lessons and values that he instilled upon them will prepare them for a promising future. Daniel was born on January 30, 1971, to Pok Lun and Mei Yuen Hom in New York City. He attended Xavier High School and...

Rose Coppola Piatkowski, 87, of Lomasney Ave. passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 25, at her home with her loving family by her side.  Born in Schenectady, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Mary Coppola.  A graduate of  Burnt Hills High School.  After high school, she was employed by the General Electric Company as a secretary until the birth of her twin boys.  She was a devoted member with her husband of the former St. Mary's Church and a...

Virginia H. Walters, 95, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 14, 2019, at the Baptist Nursing Home, after a long illness.  A lifelong resident of Schenectady, she was born on February 25, 1924 to Chester and Helena (Platt) Pokrzywnicki.  Virginia attended schools in Schenectady, graduating from Mont Pleasant High School in 1941.  She then attended Albany Business College, graduating with a Secretarial Degree.  In her earlier years she worked for the Union...

David M Jackson Sr, 53 passed away suddenly at home on August 10, 2019.  Born in Boston, Massachusetts he was the son of Cecelia Jackson (late Irving Clark) and the late Walter Jackson.  David was the life of his own party.  He lived for his family especially his children and grandchildren.  David has left a stamp on the hearts of everyone he knew. David is survived by his Wife of 28 years Michelle Jackson, four children Cecelia (Tony) Grant, Michelle (Expedy)...

Ethel C. Comanzo -Struffolino, 83, of Rotterdam passed away peacefully on August 4, 2019, after a long illness.  Ethel was born in Schenectady, on September 24, 1935 to Louis and Nastasia Sue (Romano) Comanzo.  She was a graduate of St. Joseph’s Academy, St Catherine’s Infant Home and Spencer Business School. Ethel was married to Vincent R. Struffolino, together, they raised 3 children, until his passing in October of 1980. Ethel worked for General...

MariBeth passed away suddenly on July 30, 2019.  She was born in Schenectady, NY on September 23, 1965.  MariBeth worked for the State of NY for over thirty-six years and for the NYS Department of Taxation and Finance at the time of her passing.  She loved traveling and music, and most of all her children, Jeremy and Jessica.  MariBeth was funny, sweet, and her smile lit up the room.  Everyone who knew her, knew of her love for her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ....