All Obituaries

Our beloved Lee passed suddenly and went to heaven on April 6, 2020. Lee is survived by her husband, partner in crime and best friend, Pieter R. Westervelt. Her daughter, Natalie (Westervelt) Longo, son-in-law, Thomas Longo, and several nephews, nieces and cousins. Her much loved cats, Casey and Tigger. She is predeceased by her parents, Harry and Marie Santone, her sister, Norene Helm and her step-son, James G. Westervelt, and aunt, Dorothy Matthews. Also predeceased by beloved friends,...

Rev. Carl A. Urban was called to eternal life on Saturday, March 14, 2020 at the Teresian House with his family by his side.  Due to the safety and concern for this who wish to pay their last respects to Fr. Urban, the family will hold services at a later date with the Obituary to follow.  

Susan J. Borkowski, 75, of Rotterdam, passed away March 13th at Schenectady Center surrounded by loved ones and her best friend Beverly.  Born in Schenectady, she was the daughter of the late Theodore and Dorothy Retajczyk.  Susan was a graduate of Guilderland High School.  She was the loving mother of Melissa (Phil) Korducavich of Binghamton, NY and John (Carolyn) Borkowski, of Albany, NY.  She is the sister of Dr. Theodore (Laurel) Retajczyk,...

Johnny Paul Laniewski 55, passed away on March 13, 2020 with his angels by his side after a courageous battle with cancer.  Johnny is predeceased by his father Theodore Laniewski and his brother Jeffrey Michael Laniewski.  He is survived by his mother Carolyn Friello, his loving wife, Jamie, his four children, Johnny Paul Laniewski, Justin Laniewski, Christopher Laniewski, and step son James Randazzo, his beloved twin brother, Mark Anthony Laniewski (Debra Dickershaid), his sister...

John J. Smith  57, passed away suddenly in his home on March 10th. He was a graduate of Guilderland High School, and worked for A-1 Transmission and AMCO Transmission.  He was predeceased by his mother Rosemary (Maki) Mesick.   He is survived by, his father John J. Smith II, of Jefferson, daughters Jennifer Smith and Leila Mosher, sisters,  Sandy (Eric) Smith, and Yvette, brothers, Johnny, Shawn, Edward, and Thomas Smith, grandchildren James, Johanna, Xavior, and Xandor...

Thaddeus (Ted) J. Moskal, 96, passed away on Saturday, March 7, 2020.  Ted was born in Schenectady, NY on July 31, 1923, the son of the late, Agnes and Ludwik Moskal.  Ted was a 1942 graduate of Mount Pleasant High School.  Ted was honorably discharged from the 36th Infantry Division of the United States Army with several medals including the American Service Medal, European African Middle Eastern Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal, and World War II Victory Medal. ...

Leona A. Butrym, 99, formerly of Albany St., passed away on March 6, 2020.  Born in Schenectady, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Josephine Leonka Butrym.   She was a graduate of Nott Terrace High School, and worked at the Watervliet Arsenel and then was a senior clerk at the Department of Motor Vehicle in Albany.  Leona was a lifetime member of the former St. Mary's Church.  She was predeceased by her late brothers and sister, Sophia Zebrowski, Joseph...

Joseph “Peter” Marx, 75 passed away suddenly in his home on March 4, 2020.  He was the beloved husband to Priscilla (previously deceased) for 48 years, a fun loving father to J.P. (Lindsey) and Amanda (Daniel), and the best grandfather one could ask for to Vanessa (Wesley), Joseph, and Allison.  He will be sorely missed.               Pete was born July 12, 1944 and was raised in Schenectady, NY by his mother and father...

Carol DeHart, 76 of Rotterdam, N.Y. passed away on February 25, 2020 at Ellis Hospital, Schenectady NY, after a brief illness, surrounded by her children.  Born on December 25, 1943 in Cortland, NY to the late Frederick and Bernice (McMillen) Klein, graduating from Cortland High School. After moving to Schenectady in 1964 she worked in the Clerical field at Transworld Trucking and Sunnyview Hospital, later retiring from the Advertising Department of Golub Corporation.  Carol was...

Salvatore (Sammy) Longo entered into the Gates of Heaven on February 15, 2020 surrounded by his loving family.  He was 92 years old and lived a full life. Salvatore, lovingly known as Grandpa Sam, was born on August, 21, 1927 in Bridgeport Connecticut.  He was the son of the late Joseph and Laura Alena Longo.  When he was a young child, the family moved to Schenectady, where he later met the love of his life, Claire Comfort.  They shared 43 years of marriage until...