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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Clare M. Pezzi
Oct 16, 2026
Clare M. Pezzi, 75, of Rotterdam passed away on Friday October 16, 2026 at home with her family at her side.
Clare was a strong, proud, independent woman. Fierce in her beliefs and her love. She
would be the first to speak up in the face of injustice and go out of her way to help
anyone in need. Clare was 5 foot...
Mary Susan Dayton
Sep 20, 2026
Mary Susan Dayton, known to all as Sue, passed away after a brief illness. Sue’s beloved husband K. Dan Dayton predeceased her in 2025, and she is survived by her son John (Christine) Valachovic and their children Zane (Karina), Jake (Maggie Doolin), and Luke (Cheyenne), and her daughter Amy (Joseph) Mulyca and their sons Travis (Briana) and Jack (Jessica). Also,...
Joseph Famiano
Oct 18, 2026
Joseph Paul Famiano, 68 passed away surrounded by Love on October 18, 2026. He was predeceased by his former wife Jamie. He is survived by his two children, Joey and Alyssa, brothers Alexander, Alfred and James. Lifelong friends Kenny and his wife Kelly, who cared for him tirelessly until his last breath. His ashes will be spread over his favorite...
Larry P. Braun
Oct 11, 2026
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Larry Braun, born August 12th,1952, in Middleburgh, NY to Peter and Ella Braun. He passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday October 11th at the age of 74 in Ellis Hospital.
Larry retired as an inspector from General Electric after decades of service. Larry is survived by his wife...
Megan D. Leight
Oct 6, 2026
Megan Leight, a deeply cherished wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend, passed away unexpectedly after a brief illness on October 6, 2026, surrounded by the warmth and love of her family. Born on November 19, 1984, in Brooklyn, NY, to Joseph and Diane Stacey, she was the second of three children.
She grew up in Cairo, NY, attending Cairo-Durham schools before...
Mary H. Wilcox
Oct 2, 2026
Mary A. Wilcox (Hatala) 94, peacefully passed away Friday October 2, 2026, at Albany Medical Center after a long illness. Mary was a cherished mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend to all who knew her. Mary was born July 2, 1932, in Torrington, CT to the late John Hatala and Anna Kirila-Hatala before the family moved to Galway, NY. Mary worked...
Ellen Mae Stocklas
Sep 29, 2026
On September 29, 2026, Ellen M. Stocklas (Bennett) passed away peacefully at home in East Greenbush, NY, surrounded by her family after a long, brave battle with cancer.
Ellen was born in Beckley, WV but moved to New York with her family, and married her late husband Joseph Stocklas Sr. She worked for local businesses such as Bowling Green Lanes, Stewart’s...
Laura Simpkins
Sep 23, 2026
Laura Simpkins, 98. of Schenectady, passed away on September 23, 2026, at the Grand Nursing and Rehabilitation in Guilderland. Born in Pawlet, VT, she was the daughter of the late Ivan and Florence (Mackey) Warner.
She was employed as a police dispatcher for the Town of Guilderland.
Laura was passionate about bowling, fishing, travel and boating. But most importantly she loved spending...
Donald A. Hulett
Sep 22, 2026
Donald A. Hulett, 85, of Schenectady, New York, passed away on September 22, 2026. Donald lived a life marked by service to his family, his community, his faith, and the generations of people whose lives he touched along the way.
Donald had a deep appreciation for the history and heritage of Schenectady. He served as City Archivist for the City of...
Ingeborg Z. Stuart
Sep 21, 2026
Ingeborg was born in Schenectady, New York on July 20 th , 1931. She went to permanently take her place with God on September 21 st , 2026. She attended Draper High School and met the love of her life, Robert “Bob” Stuart at a church social. Ingeborg “Inge” was a lifelong, devoted member of Trinity Reformed church in Rotterdam...
Ruben D. Ramos
Sep 21, 2026
In Loving Memory of
Ruben Ramos
“Weakie” • “Winky” • “Ruby”January 1, 1955 – September 21, 2026
Ruben Ramos was born in New York City to Carmen Cancel and raised in Spanish Harlem, in the Wagner Houses near 123rd Street and Second Avenue. Although he later made his home in Schenectady, Ruben always carried his New York City roots and Puerto Rican pride...
Leticia Dolores Estevez
Sep 17, 2026
“Su vida fue un regalo,
su recuerdo un tesoro, y su amor seguirá
para siempre en nuestos
corazones”
EM MEMORIA DE
Leticia Dolores Estévez
17 de Septiembre de 2026
Hoy despedimos con profundo dolor, pero con un corazón lleno
de gratitud, a una mujer especial, que dejó una huella imborrable
en todos los que tuvimos el privilegio de conocerla.
Fue una buena madre, una hermana amorosa,
una abuela entrañable, una suegra...
Barbara A. Jacobson
Sep 17, 2026
Barbara Ann Creasy Jacobson, 77, passed away peacefully on September 17, 2026.
Born on March 21, 1949, in Schenectady, NY, Barbara was the daughter of Douglas and Kathryn. She lived a full and meaningful life, bringing warmth and joy to those around her for 77 years.
Barbara will be remembered most for being independent, a hard worker, and for her profound devotion...
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