Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Schenectady, NY

Browse recent obituaries and death notices for the Schenectady, NY area. Each tribute honors a life lived and reflects the diverse traditions, cultures, and stories that shape our community.

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Zofia Mikus Sobocinski

Zofia Mikus Sobocinski

Sep 6, 2026

Obituary published shortly.

Susan H. Houpt

Susan H. Houpt

Sep 5, 2026

Obituary will be published shortly and a celebration of life will be announced.

Bertha Kriegler

Bertha Kriegler

Jul 22, 2026

Bertha Kriegler was born in Bronx NY on 5/18/1929 and passed away on 7/22/26 due to complications caused by pneumonia. She was preceeded in death by her husband of 42 years, Joseph Kriegler her mother, Libby Steinman, father Joseph Zarember, her sisters, Hannah Sidofsky and Pearl Tissavary and more recently by her beloved brother, Harold Zarember. She is survived by...

Heidi E. Sinclair

Heidi E. Sinclair

Aug 12, 2026

Heidi E. Sinclair

April 24, 1966 – August 12, 2026

Schenectady, NY

It is with deep sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Heidi E. Sinclair of Schenectady, NY. Heidi passed away on August 12, 2026.

Heidi was born in Queens, NY to the late John and E. Beth (Hall) Sinclair. She is survived by her brother, Jeremy and his wife Hope Sinclair...

Lewis W. Callahan

Lewis W. Callahan

Aug 11, 2026

Lewis W. Callahan, 83, passed away peacefully on August 11, 2026. Born on February 12, 1943, Lewis was a graduate of Draper High School and Schenectady Community College. He dedicated his career to metallurgy, working for both General Electric and Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory (KAPL).

A lifelong member of the Iroquois Rod and Gun Club, he could often be found enjoying...

Audrey W. Wade

Audrey W. Wade

Aug 7, 2026

Audrey W. Wade passed away peacefully with her husband by her side, on August 7, 2026.

Audrey W. Wade lived a long beautiful, and love-filled life alongside her husband Robert E. Wade, with whom she shared 75 years of marriage.

Together Audrey and Robert built a life and a family that became their greatest legacy. They raised 4 children, Crystal DeLorenzo (Gregory),...

Louise E. Chaplin

Louise E. Chaplin

Aug 5, 2026

REXFORD -- Louise Estelle Chaplin, age 88, of Rexford, NY, passed away on August

5, 2026.

She was born on October 7, 1937 in Sacramento, CA to William and Selma Makiney.

She graduated from McClatchy H.S. and worked as a model and beautician for Luzern

Cosmetics.

On May 7, 1959 , she married Major Richard Clinton Chaplin. Together, they built a life

together in the Air...

Amanda DeLuccie

Amanda DeLuccie

Aug 2, 2026

Amanda Marie DeLuccie was born on August 28, 1979, in Utica, New York, to Frederick Leo DeLuccie and Margaret Ann DeAngelis. She had two older brothers.

 Amanda's father was a military man, which meant relocating the family often. Two notable locations were Alaska and the state of Maryland, where Amanda met her best friend, Tiko Brown. 

Upon returning to New York State,...

Lynn M. Chilton

Lynn M. Chilton

Jul 30, 2026

Lynn M. Chilton of Rotterdam, New York, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by the love of her immediate family, on July 30, 2026. She was born on September 5, 1967, in Port Jervis, New York. Lynn grew up primarily in Duanesburg, New York, where she attended Duanesburg High School and met the love of her life, Dean Chilton. Shortly...

James R. Wagoner

James R. Wagoner

Jul 29, 2026

It is with heavy hearts, but plenty of smiles, that we share the passing of James "Jim" R. Wagoner, 77, of Rotterdam, who peacefully passed away at home on Wednesday, July 29, 2026.

A graduate of SUNY Delhi, Jim dedicated 30 years to the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets as a Senior Supervisor. Outside of work, he was...

Janice V. Fuller

Janice V. Fuller

Jul 25, 2026

Janice V. Fuller, 69, of Dolgeville formerly of Schenectady passed away at Albany Medical Center on Saturday July 25, 2026. She was born in Schenectady.

She was a consumer in the Lexington ARC program. Janice was also a member of the Princetown Ridge day program.

Funeral Services for Janice will be Tuesday August 4, 2026 at 11AM at the Bond Funeral Home...

Chlorenda A. Brennan

Chlorenda A. Brennan

Jul 22, 2026

Corine Brennan, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on July 22, 2026, in Belmont, MA. She was 84 years old.

Born in Troy, NY, on June 10, 1942, Corine grew up in New York and graduated from Mount Pleasant High School. She was the cherished daughter of Frank Latrell and Virginia Brooks Latrell.

Corine shared over 25 years...

Mark P. Mateunas

Mark P. Mateunas

Jul 16, 2026

Mark P. Mateunas, 74, of Schenectady  passed away at home on Thursday July 16, 2026. Born in Amsterdam, he was the son of the late Edward and Stella (Uncher) Mateunas.

He was a graduate of Clarkson University. Mark was employed as an engineer for the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, retiring in 2007.

Mark was passionate about bowling and loved...

Clarence Debnam

Clarence Debnam

Jul 11, 2026

Obit published shortly.

Richard E. Warren Jr.

Richard E. Warren Jr.

Jul 11, 2026

Richard E. Warren Jr., of Schenectady New York, passed away on Saturday, July 11th, 2026. Born in Chatham, New Jersey, Richard was the son of Richard E, Warren Sr, and Katherine (Lehlbach) Warren.

Richard proudly served his country as a flight crew chief with the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam conflict. His dedication and technical expertise defined his career, where...

Christine A. Battaglino

Christine A. Battaglino

Jul 11, 2026

Christine A. Battaglino, 81, wife of the late Joseph W. Battaglino of Schenectady, was called home Saturday, July 11, 2026, at Ellis Hospital.

Christine was born on December 27, 1944, in Niskayuna, NY. She was 1 of 3 children of the late Irving and Maylen (St. Pierre) Osterhout. Christine was a homemaker throughout her adult life.

Christine loved being around family for...

Walter Eugene Proper

Walter Eugene Proper

Jul 9, 2026

Walter Eugene Proper 98 passed away on July 9th 2026. Walter better known as Gene by friends and family was born on July 28th 1927 at his grandmother's house in Catskill New York. His family spent the first year of his life in Catskill where the amazing bond started developing between him and his grandmother. Gene told us that he...

Jan Keith Pittman

Jan Keith Pittman

Jul 6, 2026

Jan Keith Pittman, 68, of Schenectady passed away on July 6, 2026 at Baptist Health Center in Scotia. Born in Schenectady, he was the son of the late Odell and Mary (Watkins) Pittman.

He served his country in the Army. Jan was employed as a carpenter.

Jan is survived by three children Lakeisha Rucker, Jan Pittman and Carlin Pittman and seven siblings...

James Kenneth Cromme IV

James Kenneth Cromme IV

Jul 5, 2026

James K. "Jim" Cromme IV, 56, passed away unexpectedly on July 5, 2026.

Born on August 14, 1969, in Schenectady, New York, Jim was a kind-hearted, caring man whose generosity, love for family, and appreciation for the outdoors touched the lives of many. Those who knew him often described him as someone who would give the shirt off his back to...

Susan Carol Deyoe

Susan Carol Deyoe

Jul 5, 2026

Susan C. (Williams) Deyoe, 78, of Schenectady, NY passed away peacefully at The Pines at Glens Falls on July 5th, 2026. Susan was born August 25, 1947 in Schenectady, NY to the late Robert and Marjorie (Heigel) Williams. She was raised in Schenectady, NY. She graduated from Mont Pleasant High School, Class of 1965. Susan was a Dental Assistant for...

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