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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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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...

Alice D Winig

Alice D Winig

Aug 16, 2007

Alice D. Winig 79 of Schenectady passed away at Ellis Hospital Long Term Care after a long illness. Born in North Adams, MA, she was the daughter of the late Blake and Lura (Jones) Vogel. Alice was the former owner and operator of various Restaurants in the area including the Chateau Inn Restaurant and night club in Stanford, NY...

J Alden Benson

J Alden Benson

Aug 12, 2007

J. Alden "Red" Benson 90 of Rotterdam died Sunday Evening August 12th at home after a long illness. Born in Ticonderoga, NY he was the son of the late Herbert and Alma (Russell) Benson. A World War II Army veteran who served in the Pacific Theater, Red was a graduate of Hudson Valley Community College with a degree in...

Linda A Volk

Linda A Volk

Aug 8, 2007

Linda A. Volk 64 of Schenectady died Wednesday afternoon August 8, 2007 at Ellis Hospital after a short illness. Born in Albany, NY, Linda was the daughter of the late Earl and Dorothy Cookingham. She worked at Ellis Hospital for over 20 years and was a Clerical Coordinator at the time of her death. . Linda loved her job...

Charles Van Wormer

Charles Van Wormer

Aug 7, 2007

Charles S. Van Wormer, 91, of Rhinebeck, NY, died Monday, August 6, 2007 at the Baptist Nursing Home in Rhinebeck, NY. Charles was born in Schenectady, NY on July 29, 1916 and was the son of the late Stephen and Louise Van Wormer. He was a direct descendant of Laurens Jannsen (Van Wormer) who came from Wormer, Netherlands in...

Dorothy Mae Dukes

Dorothy Mae Dukes

Aug 2, 2007

Dorothy Mae Dukes 78 of Schenectady died on Thursday evening August 2, 2007 at St Clares Hospital after a long illness, Born in Pineville S.C., Dorothy was the daughter of the late John and Rosalee (Britton) Ravenell. A homemaker, Dorothy had worked as a nurse's aid at the former Cottage Nursing Home in Schenectady for over 10 years. A...

Brian G Brady

Brian G Brady

Aug 1, 2007

Brian G. Brady 65 of Saratoga died Wednesday afternoon August 1st at Saratoga Hospital after a short illness. Born in Schenectady, Brian was the son of the late Milton and Beulah Schermerhorn Brady and a graduate of Linton High School. An army veteran, Brian worked for Niagara Mohawk for over 37 years before his retirement as a Right-of-way agent...

Irene D Myers

Irene D Myers

Jul 28, 2007

Irene "Dale" Myers 81 of Broadway in Schenectady died on Saturday morning July 28th at Ellis Hospital. Born in Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Richard and Elizabeth Heinze and worked as a home health aid for many years. She was a member of the Archer C.B. Club and a member of the ladies auxiliary of Post...

Gordon W Smith

Gordon W Smith

Jul 27, 2007

Rev. Gordon W. Smith 85 of Rotterdam died on Friday morning July 27th at Baptist Health Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Scotia after a long illness. Born in Sherburne, NY, He was the son of the late Gordon and Edna (Aylesworth) Smith. Rev. Smith prepared for his vocation by studying at Hartwick College in Oneonta, then at New York...

Jeanne M Hopkins

Jeanne M Hopkins

Jul 17, 2007

Jeanne M. Hopkins, 82, of Lawn Avenue Rotterdam died at home on Tuesday July 17, 2007. Born in Mechanicville, she was the daughter of the late Howard and Elinor (Lake) Button. She was a graduate of Mechanicville High School. Jeanne was employed as an Office Clerk in the Accounting Department of Schenectady Plymouth until retirement. She was a member...

Lillian H Case

Lillian H Case

Jul 15, 2007

Lillian H. Case, 85, of Hamburg Street Rotterdam died Sunday July 15, 2007 at home. Born in Schenectady, she was the daughter of the late Owen and Jessie (Monroe) Slingerland. Lillian was employed in the Research Lab at the GE Knolls Atomic Power Lab and later in Housekeeping for the former Silver Haven Nursing Home in Rotterdam. She was...

Joseph J Delorenzo

Joseph J Delorenzo

Jul 11, 2007

Joseph J. DeLorenzo Sr., 96, of Hamburg Street Rotterdam died Tuesday July 10, 2007 at the Dutch Manor Nursing Home in Rotterdam after a long illness. Born in Italy, he was the son of the late James and Antoinette (Viscusi) DeLorenzo. Joseph was the owner of DeLorenzo's Steak House in Schenectady, retiring in 1977. He is predeceased by one...

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