All Obituaries

Bertrail "Bertie" Lisa Tadjiogueu, 35, passed away on September 6, 2022.  Bertie was born in Albany, NY on February 6, 1987.  She attended the Guilderland Central Public School system.  After obtaining her GED, she worked as a nurses aide at nursing homes throughout the Capital Region.   Bertie is known for her generous spirit and desire to help others.  She had a big heart.  She loved cooking, going to church, and making her friends and family...

Bruce Andrew Baluch, 80 of Rotterdam, NY passed away on Monday, August 29, 2022 at Albany Medical Center after a long illness. Bruce was a graduate of Mont Pleasant High School Class of 1960 and Albany Business College. Bruce was a Senior Master Sargent for the United States Air National Guard working as a contract specialist at the 109th Airlift Wing at the Stratton Air Base in Scotia, NY.  After his retirement, Bruce also worked at the Stadium Golf Course and at...

Clementina (Clem) DiCarlo passed away on August 14 at Kingsway Arms Nursing Center.  Clem was born in Schenectady, and was the daughter of Augustine and Jennie DiCarlo.  She was predeceased by her siblings Olympia Rocco Borgia, Viola Dematteo, and Adeline Martino, and survived by many nieces and nephews.  All arrangements will be private per her request.  Contributions in her memory can be made to St Jude Children's Hospital.

Domenica G. DePasquale, 90, of Schenectady, passed away on Saturday, July 30, 2022 at Ellis Hospital.  She was born in Protonotaro, Sicily.  Mama, which everyone called her, was very loving and caring, who raised her siblings, children, and grandchildren.  She loved gardening, sewing and cooking and especially pasta, on Sunday for her family.  She will be missed by all. Beloved wife of the late Domenico DePasquale, sister-in-law of the lates Giuseppe (Catena)...

Nancy Bienduga, passed away suddenly on July 29, 2022.  Nancy was a lifelong resident of the Capital District and a graduate of Linton High School.  She was a cosmetologist by trade.   She is predeceased by her parents, Wanda (Michalski) and Edward Bienduga Sr. Nancy is survived by her brother, Edward Bienduga Jr., as well as several nephews and their families.   Services will be private.  

Elaine Miller Trifilo, 80, of Amsterdam Ave., Rotterdam,  passed away on Tuesday, July 26, 2022.  Born in Amsterdam, NY she was the daughter of the lates Earl and Jean Miller.  She was a graduate of Wilbur Lynch High School in Amsterdam, and Albany Business College.  She was a secretary for thirty-two years at the  General Electric Company, in Schenectady.  Elaine was a very loving wife, mother, and grandmother.  She will also miss her two friends Ann...

Harold J. Crowley, 87, of Clifton Park, NY, passed away on Tuesday July 26, 2022.  Harold was born on October 29th, 1934 to the late Harold E. and Helen V. (Kawiecka) Crowley.  He is predeceased by his wife Anna (Thornton) Crowley, daughter, Diane Galipeau, brother, William F. Crowley, brother, Joseph H. Crowley, sister, Patricia Booth and sister, Genevieve L. Wagoner; as well as his former wife and mother of his children, Shirley Ann Dittmer Crowley Bell.  He is survived by...

Alfreda Balga (nee Dwojakowski) passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on July 20, 2022 at the age of 95. Alfreda was born in Amsterdam N.Y. on August 9, 1926. She was the daughter of the late Wladyslaw and Antonina Dwojakowski.  She graduated Mt. Pleasant high school in 1945 and worked as a supervisor for Sealy Mattress Company for 31 years. She loved to crochet for her family and friends. Her favorite pass time was doing crossword puzzles and watching the...

Anthony J. Renzi, 90, of Rotterdam, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 10, 2022. Born in Schenectady, NY, he was the son of Gabriele and Philomena Renzi.  He graduated from Mont Pleasant High School and the General Electric Apprentice Program.  He worked for the General Electric Company for over 40 years. He was drafted into the US Army and was stationed in Colorado for two years during the Korean conflict. Anthony was a member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, where he was...

  Arthur A. Rozek, 69, of Scotia passed away on June 30, 2022.  Born in Schenectady, NY he was the son of the late Felix and Anna Rozek.  A graduate of Niskayuna, High School, he worked for the General Electric Company, as a foreman for over twenty-five years.     Predeceased by his brother, and sister-in-law, Anthony and Alice Rozek.   Arthur is survived by his wife, Lee (Barriere) Rozek, daughter, Rebecca Schiller, sons Adam (Kym) Rozek, and Brendan...