All Obituaries

Apolonia “Pearl” V. Luczak, our beloved mother passed away on January 20th. She was born in Scranton, PA. on Dec. 29, 1927 to the late Alexander and Maryann Kitlas (Gawelko). She attended Sacred Heart of Jesus and Mary in Scranton, PA., where she then later moved and settled with her husband and children in Schenectady, NY.  Pearl was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother who enjoyed cooking, baking and being with her family. Pearl was a member of the Church of St....

Virginia (Rescelo) Tariello 96, passed away peacefully at home Jan 12, 2020. She was born Dec 1, 1923 to her late loving parents Rocco and Antoinette Rescelo Sr. She worked at GE for many years only leaving there to work for St Clares hospital for almost 30 years, retiring at the age of 88. She was a member of St. Luke's Church, and enjoyed her prayer group and her weekly seniors day with her many wonderful friends. Virginia was a very caring, and hardworking mother, who loved...

  On the evening of Dec 17, 2019, Philip James Ralston, 43, passed away at his home in Guilderland, NY.  He was born in Schenectady, NY to Stephen (Teri) Ralston and the late Mary Ann Tariello Snickles. At the time of his passing, he was employed at Van Corlaer Elementary School in Schenectady, where he enjoyed his daily interactions with the students and the faculty.   Phil was a beloved father, son, and brother, who always had a big heart and hug for everyone. He was a...

Constance Remscheid, 88, of Scotia, passed away on December 12, 2019,  at Baptist Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.  Born in Schenectady, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Josephine Godell.  She was a graduate of Nott Terrace High School, and worked as a secretary at the General Electric Company for seventeen years before retiring. Connie volunteered at Baptist Nursing and Rehabilitation Center for thirteen years, and was a communicant of St. Joseph's Church....

Jack Anthony Bacchia, of Glenville was born 11/12/90 at Sisters Hospital, Buffalo NY. He was Educated in Niskayuna Schools and SUNY Albany. Jack passed away the night of 12/10/19. He fought a long and brutal personal battle with addiction. Jack's kind, simple, gentle soul could not keep battling the drug demon Heroin. God had the wisdom and mercy to bring Jack to heaven and stop his suffering. Jack is survived by his little sister Netters (Jeannette), parents Lori and Jack,...

Joseph Marotta passed away peacefully December 9, 2019 at the age of 97.  He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend.  He is now reunited with the love of his life Genevieve who passed away in 2009. He married Genevieve in 1943. They were married for sixty-six years.  Joseph was born on October 25, 1922 in Schenectady, New York. He was one of six children (Arthur, Alphonso, Michael, Dominic and Phillomina) of Michael and Constance Marotta. Along...

The dwindling number of World War II veterans grew even smaller on Nov. 23, 2019, with the passing of Matthew J. Rozycki of Schenectady, N.Y. The 96-year-old died from a long illness at his home with his wife, Theresa, at his side. Matthew, Matt to his friends, was born on June 13, 1923, in Schenectady to Polish immigrants Stephanie and Stanley Rozycki. He attended St. Adalbert’s School in the Mount Pleasant section of the city and later McKinley Junior High School. He studied at the...

Louise Mancini Salmon, 101, passed away on Thursday, November 7, 2019.  Born in Amsterdam, NY, she was the daughter of the late Pasquale and Marianne Mancini.  She was a member of Mount Carmel Church. Louise enjoyed cooking, baking and spending time with friends and especially family.  Her family was her life.  Louise was the wife of the late Thomas C. Salmon, mother of Joseph (Donna) Salmon, of Rotterdam, and the late Mary Ann and her surviving son-in-law Michael...

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...