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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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Louise A

Louise A

Aug 26, 2008

Louise A. Requardt 100 of Schenectady died Tuesday August 26, 2008 at home in Schenectady. Born and educated in Schenectady, She was the daughter of the late August and Louise Buhrmester. A graduate of Spencer Business School, Louise had worked in Mortgage Department at Schenectady Savings and Loan and later retired as a secretary at the General Electric Company....

Lillian M Kepner

Lillian M Kepner

Aug 24, 2008

Lillian M. Kepner 90 of Schenectady and formerly of Broadway, Rotterdam died Sunday August 24th at home after a short illness. Born in Haverhill, MA. She was the daughter of the late Roland and Elsie Pray. A former teachers aide at Draper School in Rotterdam, she was a member of the Trinity Reformed Church, the Trinity Mixed Bowling League...

Mrs Lillian Slack

Mrs Lillian Slack

Aug 20, 2008

Lillian C. Slack, 78, of Schenectady, died on Thursday, August 20 2008 at Ellis Hospital.Born in Englewood, NJ on November 26, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and May(Farrell) Schwarz. Lillian was a homemaker.She was predeceased by her husband Robert Slack, who died on September 26, 1991, and her brother George Schwarz.She was a long time...

Trenton Myers

Trenton Myers

Aug 17, 2008

Trenton Myers 44 of Seattle, WA died unexpectedly Sunday August 17th, 2008 in, New York City. Born in Bronx, NY, Trent was a college graduate and had been disabled for several years. Trent is survived by his parents Charles and Jeraline (Wade) Myers of Schenectady, a son, Lawrence Williams of Georgia, a sister, Ina Fischer (Robert) of Rotterdam, a...

Evalyn K Conklin

Evalyn K Conklin

Aug 7, 2008

Evalyn K. Conklin 86 of Rotterdam died on Thursday August 7th at Albany Medical Center. Born in Trivoli, Illinois, she was the daughter of the late Oren and Etta Keel.During WWII, Evalyn served as a Technician Fourth Grade with the Army. She worked for the Government for over 25 years, retiring in 1978 as an administrative clerk in US...

Theodore Mccall Evenden

Theodore Mccall Evenden

Aug 7, 2008

Theodore McCall Evenden 57 of Pattersonville died from injuries sustained in a car accident on Thursday August 7, 2008. He is survived by his three daughters, Clarissa Kate (17), Haley Lorah (15) and Elana Grace (10), his former wife, Renee Evenden of 23 years who he married on May 26, 1984 all of Delanson, his mother Mona Evenden of...

Eleanor G Zasada

Eleanor G Zasada

Aug 5, 2008

Eleanor G. Zasada, 79, passed away peacefully Tuesday evening August 5th at Ellis Hospital. Born in Albany, NY she was the daughter of the late Martin and Anna (Kochan) Govel. Eleanor worked for the Schenectady D.M.V. as a clerk until her retirement in 1992. She loved cooking and baking especially Christmas cookies, and also enjoyed gardening. Eleanor loved animals,...

Howard J Smith

Howard J Smith

Aug 5, 2008

Howard J. Smith, 63, of Schenectady died Tuesday August 5, 2008 at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady. Born in New York City, he was the son of the late Clarence and Laurena (Kirby) Smith. Howard was employed as a carpenter in New York City. Howard is survived by his wife Norma Acosta Smith whom he married June 22, 1995, three...

Alpha Bigsbee

Alpha Bigsbee

Aug 4, 2008

Alpha M. Bigsbee, 94, of Burnt Hills died Monday August 4, 2008 at the Glendale Home in Glenville. Born in Schenectady on April 23, 1914, she was the daughter of the late Francis Peyton and Myrtie Adah (Pratt) Mcatee. Alpha was a homemaker. She is predeceased by her husband James Bigsbee whom died on October 31, 2001. Alpha often...

Wilhelmina Delucia

Wilhelmina Delucia

Jul 30, 2008

Wilhelmina E. DeLucia 94 of Schenectady died Wednesday evening July 30th at Dutch Manor Nursing Home in Rotterdam. Born in Schenectady, she was the daughter of the late William and Caroline Desens. A homemaker, she was a graduate of Nott Terrace High School and a member of Zion Lutheran Church and Mont Pleasant Senior Citizens. Wilhelmina was predeceased in...

Israel Torres

Israel Torres

Jul 29, 2008

Israel Torres 81 of Schenectady died Tuesday afternoon July 29, 2008 at Ellis Hospital after a long illness. Born and educated in Puerto Rico he was the son of the late Francisco and Francisca Torres. Israel was a former taxi driver in New York City for several years before retiring. Survivor's include his children, Felix Torres, Carlos Torres, Arturo...

Anthony J Fazzone

Anthony J Fazzone

Jul 27, 2008

Anthony J. Fazzone 75 entered into eternal life of July 27th, at St Mary's Hospital, Troy, due to complications from Parkinson's disease. His wife and children were by his side. Born and educated in Schenectady, he was the son of the late Angelo and Maria (Lotano) Fazzone. Tony served honorably in the US Army in the 1st Cavalry Division...

Diane B Paige

Diane B Paige

Jul 26, 2008

Diane B. Paige, 62, of Port Orange, Florida formerly of Schenectady died Saturday July 26, 2008. Born in Schenectady, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Edna (Stewart) Paige. Diane was a graduate of Spencer Business Institute in Schenectady. She was employed for many years in the Produce Department at the Golub Corp. in Rotterdam. Diane lived...

Charles Cookingham

Charles Cookingham

Jul 25, 2008

Charles E. Cookingham 89, formerly of Rotterdam died Friday evening July 25, 2008 at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady. Charles was born April 7, 1919 in Schenectady, NY. He was the husband of the late Margaret K. (Melis) Cookngham for 54 years. She died in January 1997. He was the son of the late John and Loretta (Cody) Cookingham of...

Jean N Didonna

Jean N Didonna

Jul 17, 2008

Jean N. DiDonna 81 of Rotterdam died Thursday morning July 17th at Ellis Hospital after a long illness. Born in Schenectady, she was the daughter of the late Elliott and Jessie (Myers) Ostrander and a graduate of Mont Pleasant High School. Jean had worked for Mohawk National Bank in Schenectady for over 8 years. A true homemaker, Jean was...

Edward A Crevier

Edward A Crevier

Jul 14, 2008

Edward A. Crevier 84 passed away Monday July 14th after a long battle with emphysema. Edward was born in Keeseville, NY and later moved to Rotterdam. He was a choir boy at St Columbus for 11 years in Schenectady. Edward was a veteran of World War II, Chief of Section 844, his battles and campaigns include Ardennes, Central Europe...

Dominick F Tessitore

Dominick F Tessitore

Jul 9, 2008

Dominick F. Tessitore 86 of Schenectady died Wednesday July 9th at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady. Born and educated in Schenectady, he was the son of the late Ralph and Josephine Tessitore. Dominick worked as a bartender at the Barnsider Steak House in Colonie for over 24 years before his retirement and had also worked for several other restaurants in...

Adam Pytlovany

Adam Pytlovany

Jul 5, 2008

Adam Pytlovany, 25, of Scotia died Saturday July 5, 2008 at Ellis Hospital as a result of injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. Born in Niskayuna, he was the son of John and Katherine (Bates) Pytlovany of Scotia. Adam is a graduate of Scotia-Glenville High School and also received a Welding Degree and Auto Body Degree from Albany Vocational...

Veronica R Hodoroski

Veronica R Hodoroski

Jul 1, 2008

Veronica Hodoroski 92 of Rotterdam died Tuesday afternoon July 1, 2008 at Baptist Health Nursing and Rehabilitation Center with her family by her side. Born in Troy, she was the daughter of the late Patrick and Ruth (Breen) O'Connell. A homemaker, Veronica was a member of St Gabriel's Church in Rotterdam and enjoyed crocheting and making crafts. Veronica was...

R James Walts

R James Walts

Jun 30, 2008

R. James "Jimmy Who" Walts 60 of Rotterdam died Monday evening June 30th at Glendale Nursing Home. Born in Watertown, NY, Jimmy was a graduate of Mohawk Valley C.C. A parts manager for over 22 years at Syracuse Supply Company also worked for American Boat Line in Thousand Island as a Tour Boat Captain. Jimmy was a member and...

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