All Obituaries

Vincenzo Sacco, passed away peacefully at his home in the early hours of November 3, 2019.  He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend.  He is now reunited with the love of his life for all eternity in the open arms of the Lord.  Vincenzo was born on March 23, 1928, in Limatola, Benevento, Italy.  He was one of six children.  Vincenzo's family were vegetable farmers, which he continued to do until he immigrated to the United States with his...

Mary J. Leone, 84, of Schenectady passed away peacefully with her family by her side, on October 19, 2019 after a brief illness.  She was born on October 23, 1934 to the late Biagio and Angela Maria DiNola. She was a graduate of Mont Pleasant High School and a lifetime resident of Schenectady, where she met and married her husband of 65 years Salvatore (Sam) Leone. She was a lifelong parishioner of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church. Mary retired from the General Electric Company after 25...

Robert “Bob” Joseph Malecki died peacefully the morning of Oct. 18, 2019, following a brief battle with cancer. He was 67. Bob entered this world in February 1952, the youngest of four boys born to the late Alexander “Al” and Jane (Lewandowski) Malecki. He was raised at the corner of Michigan Avenue and Woolsey Street in Schenectady, living just above the Star Market his father and mother ran. He attended St. Mary’s School on Eastern Avenue, graduated from...

Dorothy Zeglen Retajczyk, 100 passed away on Ocotober, 18, 2019.  Born in Schenectady, she was a graduate of Nott Terrace High School.  Dorothy liked to garden, and loved to cook for family and friends.  She was an avid reader of poetry and literature, she liked to do crossword puzzles and crochet, she enjoyed playing the piano and especially spending time with family. Dorothy was the wife of the late Theodore Retajczyk Sr., mother of, Dr. Theodore Jr. (Laurel) Retajczyk of...

Dorothy Ellen (Ellis) Foster, Mother, Grandmother and Storyteller, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on September 17, 2019. She was born in Amsterdam, NY on August 15, 1928. She resided in Schenectady most of her life, and served her family and community throughout her entire life. Dorothy attended Geneseo State College, the time she spent there laid the foundation for the many years she devoted to guiding and influencing the lives of countless students in the Mohonasen and...

  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...