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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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Stephen R Nejman

Stephen R Nejman

Feb 17, 2009

Stephen R. Nejman, 66, of Niskayuna died Tuesday February 17, 2009 at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady after a long illness. Born in Schenectady, he was the son of the late Edward Nejman and Rose (Ponzillo) Nejman of Niskayuna. He was a graduate of Linton High School. Stephen also graduated from Hudson Valley Community College and the College of St....

John Veglio

John Veglio

Feb 12, 2009

John Veglio, 78, of Schenectady, NY passed away peacefully on Thursday morning February 12 2009 at Ellis Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Born and educated in Italy, he was the son of the late Giuseppe and Maria (Agricola) Veglio. John worked for General Electric Company in Schenectady as a Turbine Operator for over 25 years until his retirement...

Paul F Hane

Paul F Hane

Feb 11, 2009

Paul F. Hane 64 of Schenectady died Wednesday February 12, 2008. Born in Niskayuna, he was the son of the late Frank and Irma Hane. An Air Force Veteran, Paul worked for New York State at Lock 9 in Niskayuna. Paul is survived by two brothers, Ronald Hane of Suisun, CA and Warren Hane of Sacramento, CA. A service...

Marshall Whitney Ferguson

Marshall Whitney Ferguson

Feb 9, 2009

Marshall W. Ferguson 88 of Princetown, NY died Monday February 9, 2009 at home after a short illness. Born in Princetown, he was the son of the late Walter and Bertha (Gifford) Ferguson. A navy veteran of WWII, he began work at the General Electric Co. in 1947 and retired as a foreman at the R& D Center in...

Joseph "Joey" Henderson

Joseph "Joey" Henderson

Feb 9, 2009

Joseph "Joey" Henderson 50, died suddenly Monday night February 9, 2009 at the Ellis Hospital McClellan Campus. Born and educated in Schenectady Joseph was the son of Barbara (Krajewski) Henderson and the late Leo Grafton Henderson Jr. As the operator of the Blythwood Tavern for thirty years, not a member of his extended family had to celebrate a birthday...

Robert R Pudvah

Robert R Pudvah

Feb 8, 2009

Robert R. Pudvah 89 of Schenectady and formerly of Pottstown and King of Prussia, PA., died Sunday February 8th at Kings Way Arms Nursing Home in Schenectady, NY. Born in Sheldon Springs, VT, he was a graduate of Mont Pleasant High School and the son of the late Lonnie and Lydia Pudvah. A World War II Army veteran, Robert...

Gwendolyn G Fowler

Gwendolyn G Fowler

Feb 7, 2009

Gwendolyn Fowler 73 of Rotterdam died Saturday February 7, 2009 at home surrounded by her family. Born in Schenectady, she was the wife of the late William Fowler. Survivors include her children; William and Richard Fowler both of Rotterdam, Sheryle Coyle of Edinburgh, NY and Kathie Decker (Steve) of Rotterdam, brothers, Dennis Scofield of Schenectady and Charles Scofield of...

Laura J Aldi

Laura J Aldi

Feb 3, 2009

Laura J. Aldi, 93, of Rotterdam Junction passed away peacefully at home Tuesday evening February 3, 2009. Born and educated in Schenectady she was the daughter of the late Louis and Leonora (Congenlira) Cuzzone. As well as being a homemaker, Laura worked for General Electric in Schenectady for over 10 years in the Accounting Department of the Tube Division....

Louise C Jewett

Louise C Jewett

Feb 1, 2009

Louise C. Jewett 97 of St Petersburg passed away February 1, 2209. Born in Hoosick Falls on Dec 28, 19911 she was the daughter of the late Laurits and Julia Andersen. She resided in Florida since 1971.A graduate of Scotia High School, she had a big family of 4 brothers; Larry, Charlie, Andy and Victor: 2 sisters Julia and...

Richard A Crockett

Richard A Crockett

Feb 1, 2009

Richard A. Crockett 50 died unexpectedly Sunday February 1, 2009 at Saratoga Hospital. Born in Manchester, NH, he was the son of the late George and Marion Crockett. Richard was the maintenance manager at the Incognito Apartments in Round Lake and was the former owner of a lawn care business. Richard is survived by his children, Renee L. Crockett...

Marion T Damberg

Marion T Damberg

Jan 30, 2009

Marion T. Damberg 88 of Schenectady died Friday morning January 30th at Ellis Hospital after a short illness. Born and educated in Schenectady, she was the daughter of the late Julian and Mary Rykowski .A graduate of Mont Pleasant High School she was a member of Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church in Schenectady. A homemaker, Marion was the...

Richard A Restina

Richard A Restina

Jan 28, 2009

Richard A. Restina 73 passed away after a short battle with cancer on Wednesday morning January 28, 2009 with his wife of 54 years Beverly by his side. Born in Schenectady on October 21, 1935, he was the son of the late Joseph and Mary (Dambrosio) Restina and brother of the late Jules Restina. Dick retired from UPS in...

Joseph R Lomio

Joseph R Lomio

Jan 28, 2009

Joseph R. Lomio 92 of Venice, Fl. and formerly of Schenectady, NY died Wednesday January 28, 2009 at home in Florida. Born and educated in Schenectady, he was an operating engineer for local 106 for many years before his retirement. Joseph was predeceased in 1994 by his wife Lucy (Reilly) Lomio. He is survived by his children, Victoria Reilly,...

Lorraine J Mahoney

Lorraine J Mahoney

Jan 27, 2009

Lorraine J. Mahoney 74 of Rotterdam died Tuesday afternoon January 27th at Julie Blair Nursing Home in Albany, NY. Born and educated in Schenectady, she was the daughter of the late John and Marion (Priddle) Oddy. A sales associate for over 30years with G & G Equipment, she enjoyed Bingo, gardening and fishing. Lorraine was predeceased in 1977 by...

Benjamin C Zeller

Benjamin C Zeller

Jan 27, 2009

Benjamin C. Zeller 64 of Rotterdam died Tuesday morning January 27, 2008 at Ellis Hospital after a short battle with Cancer. Born in Troy, NY, he was the son of the late Benjamin C and Matilda T. (Bubnoski) Zeller. A graduate of Watervliet High School and Hudson Valley Community College, Benjamin worked as a chemical technician for the SI...

Grace Garney

Grace Garney

Jan 25, 2009

Grace Garney, 81, passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side on Sunday morning, January 25, 2009 at Ellis Hospital. Born in Plattsburgh, she was the daughter of the late Morton and Myrtle Edgley Fifield. She married Francis (Sonny) Garney on June 14, 1947 and moved to Rotterdam to raise her family. She was a waitress at...

Michael R Lamp

Michael R Lamp

Jan 22, 2009

Michael R. Lamp 51 of Scotia died Thursday evening January 22nd at St Peter's Hospice Inn after a short illness. Born in Niskayuna, Michael was the son of the late John Lamp and Dorothy (Bush) Lamp of Scotia. A graduate of Schalmont High School, he attended Schenectady County Community College. A former member of the Air National Guard, he...

Joseph J Bonk

Joseph J Bonk

Jan 22, 2009

Joseph J. Bonk 94 of Cape Coral, FL died Thursday January 22, 2009 in Cape Coral after a long illness. Born in Rotterdam, NY, Joseph was the son of the late Joseph and Ida Bonk and a graduate of draper High school. An Army veteran of WWII, Joseph was a manager in audit and control for New York State...

Dixie Lou Wills

Dixie Lou Wills

Jan 22, 2009

Dixie Lou Wills 60 of Ballston Lake, NY, died Thursday morning January 22, 2009 at Wesley Health Care Center in Saratoga, NY. Born in Lake Placid, NY and was the daughter of the late Carman King and Louise (Gorrow) Green and was also predeceased by her brother Shawn Green in 1962. A homemaker, Dixie was a former member of...

Josephine Mary Witts Brudzinski

Josephine Mary Witts Brudzinski

Jan 17, 2009

Josephine Mary Witts Brudzinski, 89, of Schenectady went to see Jesus on January 17th 2009 surrounded by her family at Ellis Hospital. Born in Scranton, PA, she was the daughter of the late Stanley and Mary (Androkavitz) Witts. Josephine was a homemaker. She was a member of the Church of St. Adalbert in Schenectady and was on its Altar...

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