Obituaries

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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Santa Marino

Santa Marino

Sep 23, 2007

Santa Marino, 86, of Fairlane Road, Rotterdam died Sunday September 23, 2007 at Ellis Hospital. Born in Brooklyn, NY, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Nancy (Literi) Seggio. Santa was a homemaker. She attended Our Lady of the Assumption Church in Rotterdam. Santa is survived by her husband Frank Marino whom she married July 29, 1945,...

Linda Sue Armstrong

Linda Sue Armstrong

Sep 18, 2007

Linda Sue Armstrong, 58, of Scotia died Tuesday September 18, 2007 after fighting a battle with Cancer for the Past year. Born in Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Irving and Leona (Briggs)Pace. Linda was employed for many years as a House Cleaner and for the past 5 years was employed as a Cashier at the Walmart...

Orville R Cavert

Orville R Cavert

Sep 18, 2007

Orville R. Cavert, 79, of Sandalwood Lane, Scotia died Tuesday at Ellis Hospital after a long illness. Born in Schenectady, he was the son of the late Ralph and Evelyn (Hewett) Cavert. Orville served in the US Marines from 1946-47. He was employed as an Instrument Fitter for Plumbers and Steamfitters Union # 7. Orville coached Little League for...

Elizabeth M Howenstein

Elizabeth M Howenstein

Sep 16, 2007

Elizabeth Miller Howenstein, 86, of Carman Road, Guilderland died Sunday September 16, 2007 after a brief illness. Born in Schenectady, she was the daughter of the late Frederick and Elizabeth (Conlon) Miller. She was a 1939 graduate of Mont Pleasant High School and Spencer Business School. Elizabeth was employed by the New York Telephone Company and the General Electric...

Jean M Dipofi

Jean M Dipofi

Sep 16, 2007

Jean Meier DiPofi, 68, of Robinwood Avenue Rotterdam died suddenly on Sunday September 16, 2007 at home. Born in Schenectady, she was the daughter of the Late Emil and Mildred (Nichols) Meier. Jean was a homemaker. Jean attended St. Gabriel's Church in Rotterdam. She is predeceased by her husband John August DiPofi Jr. Jean is survived by her two...

Martha May Ostrander

Martha May Ostrander

Sep 15, 2007

Martha May Ostrander, 94, died peacefully at home in New Smyrna Beach, Florida on September 15, 2007.surrounded by her loving family. Martha was born in Gloucester, England on July 30, 1913 to Harry and May (Nicholls) Broom and moved to Schenectady at age 3. She was employed as an Executive secretary for 34 years for GE in Schenectady. Following...

Stanley Bosy Ii

Stanley Bosy Ii

Sep 10, 2007

Stanley R. Bosy II 54 of Scotia died suddenly on Monday morning September 10th at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady. Born in Niskayuna, NY, Stan is the son of Marian (Erickson) Bosy of Scotia and the late Stanley R. Bosy. A graduate of Scotia Glenville High School, he served in the Air National Guard for six years. Stanley was a...

John W Liszewski

John W Liszewski

Sep 8, 2007

John W. Liszewski died Saturday night, Sept. 8, 2007 at Ellis Hospital surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with leukemia. Born in Amsterdam, John was the son of loving parents, the late Joseph and Vivian Liszewski. He was the kind of person who once you met him, you would never forget him and more importantly, he would...

Patricia Mango

Patricia Mango

Sep 8, 2007

Patricia Mango 65 of Schenectady died on Saturday September 8th, 2007 at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady. Born in Middleburgh, NY, she was the daughter of the late George and Marjorie (Rivenburgh) Diamond. A homemaker, Patricia enjoyed doing crafts and bingo. She is survived by her husband Robert A. Mango who she married on September 27, 1985, a daughter, Linda...

Lieselotte Hunsicker

Lieselotte Hunsicker

Sep 7, 2007

Lieselotte Hunsicker 82 of Malta died Friday morning September 7th at Saratoga Hospital. Born in Grettstadt, Germany, she was the daughter of the late John and Rosina (Herring) Knaup. A homemaker, Lieselotte and her husband Helmut worked together on the family farm in Schenectady for many years. She was a former member of St. Margaret of Cortona Church and...

Marguerite Broughton

Marguerite Broughton

Sep 4, 2007

Marguerite Broughton 92 of Wallace Avenue, Scotia and formerly of Schenectady died Tuesday afternoon September 4th at The Avenue Nursing Home in Schenectady. Born in Schenectady, Marguerite was the daughter of the late Elmer and Ruby Broughton. A former waitress in Schenectady at various restaurants, she was predeceased by her sister, Irma Broughton and brothers, Ralph, Robert and Glen...

Judith M Cochrane

Judith M Cochrane

Sep 2, 2007

Judith M. Cochrane, 66, of Hetcheltown Road Glenville died Sunday September 2, 2007 at Ellis Hospital. Born in Schenectady, she was the daughter of the late Menzo and Laura Cooper. Judith was employed at the General Electric Company, Various nursing homes in Schenectady and the Schenectady City School District. She is predeceased by her son William M. Cochrane, six...

Ruth F Adair

Ruth F Adair

Sep 1, 2007

Ruth F. Adair "Nanny Maude ", 81, of Mariaville Road, Pattersonville died Saturday September 1st , 2007 after a long illness surrounded by her loving family at Ellis Hospital. Born in Worcester, NY she was the daughter of Adelbert and Della (Wayman) Adair. Ruth was a Homemaker. She attended Duanesburg Florida Baptist Church. Ruth loved her Grandchildren and Great...

Grace E Fountain

Grace E Fountain

Aug 28, 2007

Grace Fountain 87 of Schenectady died Tuesday evening August 28th at the Avenue Nursing Home after a short illness. Born in Claverack, NY, Grace was the daughter of the late Vernon and C. Blanche (Hoffman) Bashford. A homemaker, Graces life centered on her family and was a member of Rotterdam United Methodist Church. She was the wife for 48...

Sophie Sammler Nash (Swol)

Sophie Sammler Nash (Swol)

Aug 27, 2007

Sophie (Swol) Sammler Nash 96 of Rotterdam died Monday evening August 27th at her granddaughter home in Ballston Spa surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Schenectady, NY and was the daughter of the late Walter and Mary (Kita) Swol. Sophie attended Schenectady Schools and worked at both the General Electric Company and later Key Bank from...

Clifford W Kiracofe

Clifford W Kiracofe

Aug 26, 2007

Clifford W. Kiracofe 102 of Parkland Garden Apartments died on Sunday afternoon August 26th at Ellis hospital after a short illness. Born in Glenmore, Ohio, Clifford was the son of the late Charles and Anna Kiracofe and a graduate of Ohio State University with a degree in Architectural Engineering. Clifford was the assistant manager at ship repair sales of...

Earl G Ostrom

Earl G Ostrom

Aug 23, 2007

Earl A. Ostrom 82 of Rotterdam died Thursday afternoon August 23rd at St Clares Hospital after a short illness. Born in Schenectady, he was the son of the late Leo and Myrtle (Rathbun) Ostrom and a graduate of Mont Pleasant High School and Hudson Valley Community College. An Army veteran of WWII, Earl worked for the General Electric Company...

Stanley Styczynski

Stanley Styczynski

Aug 22, 2007

Stanley Styczynski 73 of Rotterdam died Wednesday afternoon August 22nd at Ellis Hospital after a long illness. Born in Schenectady, Stanley was the son of the late Walter and Sadie Styczynski and a graduate of Mont Pleasant High School. An Air Force Veteran of the Korean War, Stanley worked for Sterling Winthrop as a Traffic Manager for over 25...

Mildred A Haag

Mildred A Haag

Aug 22, 2007

Mildred A." Mougie" Haag 83 of Rotterdam and Daytona Beach, Fl. entered into eternal rest on Monday August 20, 2007 after a brief illness. Mildred was born on March 21, 1924 in North Pownal, VT and was the daughter of the late Harry and Cora (Baker) Wilcox. She grew up in North Pownal, VT with her eleven siblings. Mildred...

Doris Mae Wolfe

Doris Mae Wolfe

Aug 17, 2007

Doris Mae Wolfe 86 of Guilderland and formerly of Schenectady died Friday evening August 17th at home after a long illness. Born in Schenectady, she was the daughter of the late Hugo and Lula (Vrooman) Wolfe and a graduate of Mont Pleasant High School. Doris was employed by the General Electric Company in the Finance department for over 41...

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