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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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Robert T Niedbalski
Feb 29, 2008
Robert T. Niedbalski 56 died suddenly Friday February 29th at his home in Rotterdam, NY. Born in Niskayuna, he was the son of the late Peter P. and Stella (Makewski) Niedbalski. Bob was a construction Finnish carpenter for over 30 years and was working as a truck driver for Bay State Pools in Clifton Park for the last 6...
Melva Speckin
Feb 27, 2008
Melva Speckin 88 formerly of Duanesburg died Wednesday morning February 27th in Clarence, NY. Born in Duanesburg, she was the beloved wife of the late Roy Speckin and the late Albert Gabree. She was the dear mother of Gloria Andruchowskyj (Steve) and Viola Jean Scofield (Late Leo) and grandmother of six grandchildren and several great grandchildren. Melva is also...
Anna Stipano
Feb 22, 2008
Anna Stipano 87 of Rotterdam died Friday evening February 22nd at St Clares Hospital after a short illness. Born and educated in Schenectady, NY, Anna was the daughter of the late Louis and Theresa De Novio. A homemaker, Anna was a member of St. Gabriel Church in Rotterdam. Anna was predeceased in 1982 by her husband of 42 years...
Evelyn A Vrooman
Feb 22, 2008
Evelyn A. Vrooman 89 of Schoharie and formerly of Schenectady died Friday afternoon February 22nd at Cobleskill Regional Hospital after a short illness. Born in Schenectady, NY, she was the daughter of the late John and Sarah Knapp. A homemaker, Evelyn had also worked at the Country Squire Motel and Electric City Press. Evelyn was a member of the...
Kenneth G Thomson Jr
Feb 21, 2008
Kenneth G. Thomson Jr. 83 of Ruskin, Fl. And Round Lake died February 21, 2008 at South Bay Hospital in Sun City Center, Fl. Born in Schenectady, Ken worked for United Baking Company and was the husband of Dorothy Thomson (Pendt) of Ruskin ,Fl. and Round Lake. Funeral services will be held on Thursday Morning April 24, 2008 at...
William E Scofield
Feb 14, 2008
William E. Scofield, 77, of 5th Street Rotterdam died Thursday February 14, 2008 at St. Clares Hospital in Schenectady. Born in Schenectady, he was the son of the late William and Georgia (Barber) Scofield. William was a 1949 Graduate of the Schenectady Vocational School. He served in the US Army during the Korean War. William was employed in Schenectady...
Richard Graham
Feb 9, 2008
Richard K. Graham 54 of Rotterdam and formerly of Wisconsin died Saturday February 9th at Samuel S. Stratton VA Medical Center after a long illness. Born in Cobleskill, NY, he is the son of Elina (Cuff) (Graham) Allen of Rotterdam and the late Kenneth J. Graham. An army veteran of the Vietnam War, Richard was a self employed Tattoo...
Elizabeth F Touchette
Feb 5, 2008
Elizabeth F. Touchette 78 of Rotterdam died Tuesday afternoon February 5th, 2008 at her daughter's home after a short illness. Born in Fairfield, Vt., she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Leone (Lamonda) Machia. A homemaker, Elizabeth was the wife of 22 years of George F. Touchette who died in 1969. She is survived by her children;...
Freda R Klonowski
Feb 1, 2008
Freda R. Klonowski 94 of Rotterdam died Friday evening February 1,2008 at home surrounded by her family. Born in Schenectady, Freda attended Draper Schools and had worked at Mohonasen High School in the cafeteria for over 25 years before her retirement in the late 1990's. Freda was also a former Union waitress, a waitress at Union College and had...
Lyle R Lloyd
Jan 25, 2008
Lyle R. Lloyd 76 of Hadley died Friday evening January 25, 2008 at Ellis Hospital after a short illness, Born in Schenectady, he was the son of the late Earl and Mary Evans Lloyd. A graduate of Union College, Lyle was and Electrical Engineer for M. Gold and Son, Harold Stilsing and Son and Wollberg Electric for Many years...
Catherine E Coffey
Jan 24, 2008
On January 24th, surrounded by her loving family, God and all of his angels and those who have gone before her called Catherine E. Harrison Coffey 92, of Schenectady, home. Catherine was born in Schenectady, NY on December 21, 1915 to Francis and Mary Clowes Harrison. The twinkle in Kate's eye was an inspiration to her family and friends....
William C Hoehn
Jan 22, 2008
William C. Hoehn 71 of Schenectady died on Tuesday morning January 22nd at Ellis Hospital after a short illness. Born in Schenectady, Bill was a graduate of Michigan State and the son of the late Gustav and Mildred (Wilkie) Hoehn. Bill had worked for the General Electric Company and later worked as an engineer for New York State before...
James Burris
Jan 22, 2008
James Burris 65 of Schenectady died Tuesday morning January 22, 2008 at St Clares Hospital After a short illness. Born in Darlington, SC, James was the son of the late David Burrough and Cora Lee (Slater) Burrough of New York City. A mechanic, James was the owner of Jimmy and Sons Auto Repair in Schenectady for several years. He...
Evelyn Wieczynski
Jan 19, 2008
Evelyn A Wieczynski 89 of Clifton Park died Saturday morning January 19th at the Hospice Inn at St. Peter's after a short illness. Born and educated in Schenectady, she was the daughter of the late Howard and Florence (Jordon) Lewis. During WWII, Evelyn worked for the General Electric Company and later worked as a receptionist and secretary at Interstate...
Armond X Mastroianni
Jan 18, 2008
Armond X. Mastroianni, 46, of Karenwald Lane Schenectady entered into eternal rest on Friday January 18, 2008 after a long courageous battle with Cancer at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady. Born on April 11, 1961 in Schenectady, Armond was the son of the late Pasquale Mastroianni and Mary (Lazzari) Mastroianni of Schenectady. He was a graduate of Bishop Gibbons High...
Charles C Morck
Jan 18, 2008
Charles C. Morck 70 of Perth died Friday morning January 18th at Ellis Hospital surrounded by his family. Born and raised in Amsterdam, Chick was the son of the late Charles and Virginia (Coleman) Morck. An Air Force veteran, Chick was a graduate of St Mary's Institute in Amsterdam and a life long resident. Chick was a mechanical and...
Nora Sheldon
Jan 17, 2008
Nora K. Sheldon, 44, of Schenectady died peacefully Thursday afternoon at home surrounded by her loving family. Born in Norwich, NY, she is the daughter of Roger Shedd of Smyrna, NY and the late Minnie E. (Rickard) Shedd. Nora was employed as a Service Rep. for Taco Bell in Rotterdam. Prior to that, she was employed for 8 years...
Catherine Hebert
Jan 17, 2008
Catherine Hebert, 88, of Ford Avenue Rotterdam died Thursday January 17, 2008 at the Glendale Home. Born in Champlain, NY, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Tilly (Cushing) LaPan. Catherine was Self Employed as a Health Care worker till her retirement. She was a member of Our Lady of the Assumption Church in Rotterdam. Catherine is...
Ian Scott Brown
Jan 11, 2008
Ian Scott Brown newborn infant son of Ashley L. Reno and Joseph S. Brown died Friday at St Clares Hospital due to complications at birth. Beside his parents ,Ian is survived by is Grandparents Joseph and Kimberly Reno of Cobleskill and Robert and Gloria DeNice of Rotterdam, his Great Grandparents Raymond and MeMe Feeler of Rotterdam, an uncle Corey...
Patricia Tarr
Jan 8, 2008
Patricia L. Tarr 77 of Highpoint Circle East in Naples, Fl. and formerly of Schenectady died Tuesday morning January 8th, 2008 at the Joan Nicole Prince Home in Scotia after a long illness. Born in Buffalo, NY, she was the daughter of the late George and Laura Laucht. A graduate of Ithaca High School, Patricia received her Bachelors degree...
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