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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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Leon Bouck

Leon Bouck

Dec 15, 2008

Leon "Gus" Bouck 69 of Rotterdam died Saturday December 15th at St Clares Hospital. Born in Schenectady, he was the son of the late Willard and Mary (Norris) Bouck and a graduate of Draper High School. Gus worked for over 30 years for the Town of Rotterdam Highway Department and also worked in auto body repair for A.C. Body...

Dorothy Hansen

Dorothy Hansen

Dec 15, 2008

Dorothy M. Hansen 87 of Troy died Saturday morning December 15th at St. Mary's Hospital after a short illness. Born in New York City, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Loretta Loftus. Dorothy was entertainers fondly know as Spoonsie and had a background in Vaudeville. Dorothy was a lovable Irish woman that would not listen to...

Dolores Snell

Dolores Snell

Dec 14, 2008

Dolores Snell, 77, of Getz Avenue in Rotterdam died Friday December 14, 2007 at St. Clares Hospital in Schenectady after a long illness. She was born in Albany, NY and graduated from Nott Terrace High School in Schenectady. Dolores was employed as a Secretary for several years for GE in Schenectady and later for Siena College in Loudonville until...

Peter E Johnson

Peter E Johnson

Dec 7, 2008

Peter E. Johnson, 94, of Scotia died at Ellis Hospital Sunday December 7, 2008 after a Short Illness. Born in Brooklyn, NY he was the son of the late Elias and Bertha (Frisk) Johnson. Peter at age 16 was an Eagle Scout and was proud of his achievement. He served in the US Marines. Peter was employed as a...

Kenneth Rober Crosby

Kenneth Rober Crosby

Nov 25, 2008

Kenneth Robert Crosby January 9, 1931-November 25, 2008 After fighting a courageous battle with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Kenneth Robert Crosby of Schenectady, New York, died peacefully on November 25, 2008, surrounded by his children and grandchildren.Ken was born on January 9, 1931, in Ellis Hospital, Schenectady, New York, to Kenneth Nathan Crosby and Mary Frances (Fran) Crosby...

Richard Daniels

Richard Daniels

Nov 25, 2008

Richard E. Daniels 79 of Holly Hill , Fl. and formerly of Schenectady died November 25, 2008 at his home. Born in Amsterdam, he was the son of the late Edward and Ada Daniels and brother of the late Robert Daniels. Richard worked as a welder at the General Electric Co. for over 28 years . He was a...

Helen F Rustay

Helen F Rustay

Nov 24, 2008

.Helen F. Rustay, 82, of Rotterdam died Monday November 24, 2008 at home. Born in Buffalo, NY she was the daughter of the late Frank and Ellen (Muir) Youngs. Helen was a Homemaker. She was a member of the YWCA Swim Club. Helen is predeceased by her daughter Jennifer Rustay and one sister Irene Cowen. She is survived by...

Kelly Townsend

Kelly Townsend

Nov 23, 2008

Schenectady, NY -Kelly Townsend passed away peacefully on November 23, 2008 at the Hospice Inn at St. Peters Hospital. Her family, Joan and Robert Townsend, give their thanks to the staff of The Inn for the care they provided during her stay. Kelly kept a cheerful attitude during her two and a half year fight against cancer. Kelly graduated...

Paul Flanders

Paul Flanders

Nov 19, 2008

Paul Flanders, 39, of Schenectady died Wednesday November 19, 2008 at Albany Medical Center in Albany. Born in Schenectady, he was the son of the late George Flanders and Adeline (Bounds) Flanders of Schenectady. Paul was employed for Catholic Charities and Day Haven in Maintenance. He was a member of the Schenectady Eagles and the Moose Lodge in Schenectady....

Pearl Anderson

Pearl Anderson

Nov 16, 2008

Pearl Anderson, 94, of the Town of Amsterdam, formerly of Rotterdam died Sunday at St. Mary's Hospital in Amsterdam. Born in Newburgh, NY, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Meta (Krogman) Dana. She was employed as a Secretary for Annie Schaeffer Senior Citizens in Schenectady. Pearl was a member of the former Our Savior's Lutheran Church...

Madilene Barone

Madilene Barone

Nov 13, 2008

Madilene Barone 83 of Amsterdam and formerly of Schenectady died Thursday morning November 13th at Mt Loretto Nursing Home in Amsterdam. Born in Ruviano, Italy, she was the daughter of the late Ralph and Rose Esposito. A homemaker, Madilene had worked for the General Electric Co. in the research laboratory for 7 years. She was predeceased in 1978 by...

Walter F Leja

Walter F Leja

Nov 13, 2008

Walter F. Leja 82 of Rotterdam, died Thursday afternoon November 13th at home after a long illness. Born in Mineville, NY, he was the son of the late Andrew and Louise Leja. A World War II army veteran, he worked for the General Electric Company for over 41 years retiring in 1986 as an inspector. Walter was a member...

Robert D Wilson Sr

Robert D Wilson Sr

Nov 8, 2008

Robert David Wilson, 89, of Perry St. in Schenectady passed away peacefully in his sleep Saturday morning, November 8th at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady. He was born at Ellis Hospital on March 31, 1919. A lifelong resident of the Capital District area, he and his wife Kathryn had recently celebrated their twenty-fifth wedding anniversary. His early years included time...

Jaden A Weekes

Jaden A Weekes

Nov 2, 2008

Jaden A. Weekes, 8, of Schenectady died Sunday November 2, 2008 at Albany Medical Center in Albany. Born in Schenectady, he was the son of Patrick O. Weekes Sr. and Jessica J. LeFevre of Schenectady. Jaden was attending Paige Elementary School in Schenectady. He was a huge fan of Spiderman, loved Video Games, was a champ at Tic Tac...

Sharon L Apollo

Sharon L Apollo

Nov 1, 2008

Sharon L. Apollo 65 of Schenectady died Saturday evening November 1st at Ellis Hospital after a short illness. Born in Schenectady, she was the daughter of the late Ollie and Laura LaJuett and a graduate of Schalmont High School. Sharon worked for over 30 years in New York State Labor Department in data entry before her retirement. She was...

Phillip J Tiberio

Phillip J Tiberio

Oct 29, 2008

Phillip J. Tiberio passed away peacefully on October 29th at Ellis Hospital with his family at his side. Phil was born on May 19, 1930 in Schenectady, the son of the late Dominick and Antoinetta Tiberio.Phil was a graduate of Mt. Pleasant High School in 1949 and continued his education at Union College with a degree in engineering. His...

Dwight F Calkins

Dwight F Calkins

Oct 24, 2008

Dwight Fremont Calkins, 73 of Clifton Park, NY passed away at home on Friday October 24, 2008 in the presence of his loving family. He was born in Palmer, Massachusetts, the son of Mary & Walter Calkins; he was predeceased by his brother Douglas Calkins and sister Beverly Catkins. Dwight graduated from the University of Massachusetts with a BS...

Genevieve P Horodowich

Genevieve P Horodowich

Oct 18, 2008

Genevieve P Horodowich of Rotterdam died Saturday afternoon at Ellis Hospital after a short illness. Born and educated in Schenectady, she was a graduate of Mont Pleasant High School and Mildred Ellie Business School. Genevieve was a secretary at the General Electric Company for over 40 years before her retirement. She was a member of the Church of St...

Albert E Rowbotham

Albert E Rowbotham

Oct 15, 2008

Albert E. Rowbotham, 90, of Scotia passed away peacefully on Wednesday morning October 15th, 2008 at his home. Born and educated in Schenectady, Albert was the son of the late George and Winifred (Jackson) Rowbotham. Albert worked for The General Electric Company as a Machinist for over 40 years upon his retirement. He also served his country during WWII...

Helen D Killion

Helen D Killion

Oct 14, 2008

Helen D. Killion 87 of Gainesville, GA and formerly of Schenectady, NY died Tuesday morning October 14th at home on Gainesville. Born and educated in Schenectady, She was the daughter of the late Frederick and Maria Cicarelli. A former employee of the General Electric Company and member of Our Lady of the Assumption Church, Helen was a homemaker who...

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