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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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William P Paurowski

William P Paurowski

Jan 3, 2008

William P. Paurowski Sr., 94, of Schenectady died Thursday January 3, 2008 at the Avenue Nursing Home in Schenectady. Born in Schenectady, he was the son of the late Francis and Apollonia ( Zagharkiewigz) Paurowski. He was a graduate of Nott Terrace High School. William was the owner for 50 years of Bill's Market in Schenectady, retiring in 1995....

Thomas Dilella

Thomas Dilella

Dec 30, 2007

Thomas V. DiLella 58 of Scotia died Sunday December 30th at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady after being stricken at work. Born and educated in Schenectady, he was the son of the Late Peter and Amelia DiLella. Thomas was the owner of Associate Restoration and Architectural Sheet Metal in Schenectady. Tom is survived by his wife of 39 years, Dawn...

Donald W Corfield

Donald W Corfield

Dec 26, 2007

Donald W. Corfield 81 of Rotterdam died Tuesday afternoon December 26, 2006 at Ellis Hospital after a short illness. Born in Providence, R.I., Donald was the son of the late Charles and Florence (Winslow) Corfield. A Navy veteran, Donald served on the U.S. Yosemite during WW II. He worked for the General Electric Company for over 35 years, retiring...

Yvonne Semerad

Yvonne Semerad

Dec 25, 2007

Yvonne E. Semerad 84, formerly of Hamburg Street in Rotterdam died Monday December 25, 2006 at St. Clares Hospital. Born in Schenectady, Yvonne was the daughter of the late Karl and Ellen Anderson and a graduate of Mont Pleasant High School. Yvonne worked as a switchboard operator at Schenectady Chrysler Plymouth for several years and had also previously worked...

Lawrence J Wieczynski Sr

Lawrence J Wieczynski Sr

Dec 24, 2007

LAWRENCE J. W1ECZYNSKI. SR. CO-FOUNDER OF T. A. PREDEl & CO. Lawrence J. Wieczynski. Sr. (88 years young) went to his eternal rest on Dec. 24, 2006 Lawrence was a member of the 104th Regiment, 26th Infantry Division during Worid War II, serving from Normandy, to the Saar Valley, to the Battle of the Bulge, receiving 4 bronze Stars.He...

Patricia Meddaugh

Patricia Meddaugh

Dec 16, 2007

Patricia E. Meddaugh 43 died suddenly Saturday December 16, 2006 at her home in Schenectady, NY. Born in Albany, NY, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Margaret Mary Stott. A graduate of Colonie Central Schools and College of St Rose, Patricia worked as a computer operator at the General Electric Co. for several years. She was...

Josephine Higginbotham

Josephine Higginbotham

Dec 12, 2007

Josephine M. Higginbotham, 64 formerly of Schenectady died Wednesday evening December 12th at Kingston Hospital. Born and educated in Schenectady, she was the daughter of the late Harold and Josephine Van Buren and a graduate of Linton High School. A homemaker, Josephine worked for Hallmark Nursing Home in Schenectady for several years. She had a love of music and...

Virginia H Mickey

Virginia H Mickey

Dec 9, 2007

Virginia H. Mickey, 83, died on Sunday December 9, 2007 at Daughters of Sarah Nursing Center in Albany after a long and full life. Ellen Virginia Hill was born on April 2, 1924 in Gastonia, NC and was the daughter of Vigil Lusk Hill Sr. and Eva Ellen Dilling. She had two sisters, Dorothy and Margaret, and a brother...

June E Waldron

June E Waldron

Dec 4, 2007

June Waldron 92 formerly of Eleanor Street died Tuesday Morning December 4th at the Avenue Nursing Home in Schenectady. Born and educated in Amsterdam, June was the daughter of the late Herbert and Alice Eldert. A homemaker, June was the wife of the late James Waldron and the mother of the late Jacqueline Waldron. Survivors include her to nephews...

Susan B Jasinski

Susan B Jasinski

Dec 1, 2007

After a long and courageous battle with cancer, Susan (Sue) B. Jasinski passed away on Saturday December 1st, with her loving family by her side. Born on December 9, 1943 in Quincy Massachusetts, she was the daughter of the late Shirley and John Burns of Quincy. She moved to the Schenectady area 40 years ago and in 1969 married...

James P Heaney

James P Heaney

Dec 1, 2007

James P. Heaney 87 of Scotia died Saturday morning December 1st at Community Hospice Inn at St. Peters after a short illness. Born in Coalton, Oklahoma, he was the son of the late Thomas and Mary (McGuerty) Heaney. A Navy veteran of World War II, James worked for the General Electric Company for over 40 years before his retirement....

Sean S Gentile

Sean S Gentile

Nov 26, 2007

Sean Gentile 34 of Rotterdam, died on Monday morning November 26th at St. Mary Hospital in Amsterdam after a Short illness. Born in Niskayuna, Sean was the son of Joseph and Vivian (Hunt) Gentile of Rotterdam. Sean was a member of both Schenectady and Amsterdam A.R.C. and Liberty Enterprises. Sean was predeceased by his sister, Kathleen Gentile. Beside his...

Lucy Zeppetelli

Lucy Zeppetelli

Nov 25, 2007

Lucy A. Zeppetelli 89 of Scotia, died Sunday November 25th at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. Born and educated in Schenectady, Lucy was the daughter of the late Samuel and Josephine (DePalma)Lezzi. An Army veteran of WW II, Lucy worked as a hairdresser for 15 years and later worked for New York State in the tax department as a...

Mary L Taber

Mary L Taber

Nov 25, 2007

Mary L. Taber 88 of Rotterdam died at home on Sunday evening November 25, 2007 after a short illness. Born in Rotterdam, Mary was the daughter of the late Norris and Mabel (Swan) Kingsley. An aide for Visiting Nurse's for over 10 years, Mary was a Volunteer at Ellis Hospital in the Gift Shop, with Meals on Wheels and...

Ronald Mlodzianowski

Ronald Mlodzianowski

Nov 19, 2007

Ronald Mlodzianowski 51 of Mays Landing died Monday November 19th at home after a short illness. Born in Schenectady, he was the son of Joseph and Laura (Mastrean) Mlodzianowski and agraduate of Linton High School. Ronald had worked in Atlantic City at Bally's Casino as a former securiy guard for several years. he is survived by his brothers,Joseph Mlodzianowski...

Shirley M Vine

Shirley M Vine

Nov 16, 2007

Shirley M. Vine, 75, of Third Avenue Rotterdam passed away peacefully on Friday November 16, 2007. Born in Schenectady, she was the daughter of the late Howard and Elizabeth (Lloyd) Peek. Shirley was employed as a Cashier in the Cafeteria at Golub Headquarters in Rotterdam, retiring in 1987. She loved her home, her Shelties and will be sorely missed....

James A Battaglia

James A Battaglia

Nov 14, 2007

James A. Battaglia 75 of Rotterdam died Wednesday evening November 14th at Ellis Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Born and educated in Schenectady, James was the son of the late Ferdinand and Lucy (DiRubis) Battaglia. An Army veteran of WWII, he worked at the General Electric Company for over 44 years before retiring as a crane follower in...

Angelo Di Sorbo

Angelo Di Sorbo

Nov 8, 2007

Angelo Di Sorbo 86 formerly of 4th Street, Schenectady died Thursday November 8th at Community Hospice Inn at St. Peters Hospital in Albany after a short illness. Born in Italy, Angelo was the son of the late Nicholas Di Sorbo and Rose Falzerano Di Sorbo Calverese. A graduate of Mont Pleasant High School, he attended Union College and was...

Edmund F Mack Sr

Edmund F Mack Sr

Nov 5, 2007

Edmund F. Mack Sr., 84 of Albany and formerly of Schenectady died Monday evening November 5th at St Peter's Hospital in Albany. Born in Schenectady, he was the son of the late Theodore and Mary Mack and a graduate of Draper Schools. A Navy veteran of WWII, Edmund worked for the General Electric Company for over 40 years before...

Perry A Jacquay

Perry A Jacquay

Nov 3, 2007

Perry A. Jacquay, 64 of Ballston Spa died Saturday evening November 3rd at Mt. Loretto Nursing Home in Amsterdam, NY. Born and educated in Schenectady, he was the son of the late Perry C. and Christine (Campbell) Jacquay. Perry work for the General Electric Company in Schenectady for more than 25 years before retiring in the late 1990's. He...

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