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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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Mark Shearer

Mark Shearer

Jan 25, 2007

Mark P. Shearer 50 of Schenectady died at Ellis hospital on Thursday January 25, 2005. Born in Schenectady he was the son of the late Donald and Doris (Martin) Shearer and a graduate of Burnt Hills High School. Mark worked as a cook for many years and had recently worked at Cat's Caf? in Schenectady. He is survived by...

Frieda L Rorick

Frieda L Rorick

Jan 22, 2007

Frieda L. Rorick, 93 of Rotterdam died Monday evening January 22, 2007 at Van Allen Nursing Home in Little Falls, NY. Born in Rotterdam, NY, Frieda was the daughter of the late Adolph and Theresa Kastul. A homemaker, she was a 50 year member of the Bellevue Reformed Church and the Naomi Circle of the church. She enjoyed fishing,...

Francis W Larmore

Francis W Larmore

Jan 19, 2007

Francis W. Larmore, 98, of Augustine Avenue Rotterdam died at home Friday January 19, 2007. Francis was born in Cohoes and was the son of the late Ovila and Anna (Rochefort) Larmore. He grew up in Wappinger Falls and has lived in the Schenectady area since 1934. He was the former owner for 40 years of the United Tree...

Madeline E Maynard

Madeline E Maynard

Jan 15, 2007

Madeline E. Maynard, 77, of Chrisler Avenue, Schenectady died Monday January 15, 2007 at home. Madeline was born in Scotia, NY and was the daughter of the late Stanley and Ida ( Quackenbush) Kedzierski. She was a homemaker. Survivors include her husband Paul Maynard whom she married August 25, 1985, one son Kim J. Vinehout of Schenectady, three daughters...

Rosalyn C Williams

Rosalyn C Williams

Jan 14, 2007

Rosalyn C. Williams, 58, of Southgate Drive Schenectady died Sunday January 14, 2007 at St. Clares Hospital in Schenectady after a short illness. Rosalyn was born in Harlem, NY and was the daughter of the late Pete and Margaret (Nowell) Williams. She was employed for Hometown Health in Schenectady as an Office Worker. Rosalyn was a member of the...

John Latkowski

John Latkowski

Jan 12, 2007

John J. Latkowski, 80, of St. Jude Drive, Rotterdam died Friday January 12, 2007 at St. Clares Hospital. John was born in Schenectady and was the son of the late John and Josephine (Forman) Latkowski. He was a graduate in Criminal Justice from Schenectady Community College and attended New York University.John served in the US Navy in WW2 and...

Mary Kimball

Mary Kimball

Jan 12, 2007

Mary E. Kimball, 90, of Fifth Street in Scotia died Friday January 12, 2007 at the Glendale Home in Scotia. Mary was born in Amsterdam, NY and was the son of the late John and Helena (Gritenas) McQuade. She was employed for many years as a Domestic Buyer for both the Barney Co. (18 years) and the Wallace Co....

John Crowley

John Crowley

Jan 12, 2007

John J. Crowley, 73, of S. Thompson Street, Rotterdam died Friday January 12, 2007 at Ellis Hospital. John was born in Schenectady and was the son of the late John and Anna (Campbell) Crowley. He served in the US Navy from 1953-1961. John was at one time a manager for the Robert Hall Clothing Store in Schenectady. He was...

Virginia D Dietz

Virginia D Dietz

Jan 10, 2007

Virginia D. Dietz, 81, of VanVranken Avenue and formerly of Palm Coast, Fl, started her new journey surrounded by her family on Wednesday January 10, 2007 at the Avenue Nursing Home in Schenectady. Virginia was born in Queens, NY and was the daughter of the late Edward and Edith (Johnson) Goss. She was a homemaker. Virginia was a member...

Betty Mae Rowbotham

Betty Mae Rowbotham

Jan 8, 2007

Betty Mae Rowbotham, 87, of Rosewood Avenue, Rotterdam went with the Lord on Monday January 8, 2007 at home surrounded by her family. Betty was born in Schenectady and was the daughter of the late Kenneth and Agnes (Himmelwright) Lasher. She was a graduate of Nott Terrace High School. Betty was employed for 28 years in Customer service for...

Rolland O Vanwormer

Rolland O Vanwormer

Jan 5, 2007

Rolland Otto VanWormer 87 of Rotterdam died Friday morning January 5, 2007 at St Clares Hospital. Born in Albany, Rolland was the son of Roland and Katherine (Seiling) and an honors graduate of Draper Schools. A life long Rotterdam resident, he served in the United States Navy aboard the Battleship Idaho during WWII. Rolland worked at the General Electric...

William H Pattison

William H Pattison

Jan 5, 2007

William H. Pattison 85 and formerly of Helderberg Avenue died Friday morning January 5, 2007 at Dutch Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation. Born in Wayne, MI, William was the son of the late Floyd and Gertrude (Marks) Pattison. A graduate of Scotia schools and the General Electric Apprenticeship program, William was an Army Air Corp Veteran of WWII. He was...

Eugene C Koontz

Eugene C Koontz

Jan 4, 2007

Eugene C. Koontz, 81, formerly of Duanesburg Churches Road Delanson died Thursday January 4, 2007 at The Avenue Nursing Center in Schenectady. Eugene was born in Schenectady and was the son of the late William and Lulu (Bond) Koontz. He served in the US Army. Eugene was employed for many years for the New York State Department of Transportation...

Dominic Smarro

Dominic Smarro

Jan 3, 2007

Dominic S. Smarro 75 died Wednesday morning January 3, 2007 at St Mary's Hospital in Troy after a long illness. Born in Albany, he was the son of the late Joseph and Antonetta Smarro. An Army veteran, Dominic worked as a machine operator at Star Textile in Albany and had also worked for Albany Gravel before retiring. Dominic is...

Michael Califano

Michael Califano

Jan 3, 2007

Michael Califano 87 of Schenectady died Wednesday afternoon January 3, 2007 at St Clares Hospital after a long illness. Born in Schenectady, Michael was the son of the late John and Antoinette Califano. An Army veteran of World War II he served in European theater. Michael was a machinist and tool maker at the General Electric and late Campbell...

William H Blanchard

William H Blanchard

Jan 2, 2007

William H. (Bill) Blanchard 89, of Rotterdam died peacefully January 2, 2006 at Kingsway Nursing Home.Born in Oneonta NY, on May 6, 1917 Bill was the son of the late Alice and Carl Blanchard. He moved to Schenectady at age 10 and graduated from Mont Pleasant High School in 1937. Bill married his loving wife Marie (Fitzpatrick) Blanchard in...

Irma A Wiles

Irma A Wiles

Jan 1, 2007

Irma A. Wiles 72 of Schenectady died Monday evening January 1, 2007 at St. Clares Hospital after a long illness. Born in Rotterdam, NY she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Verna (Norris) Howland. A homemaker, Irma was a former member of the Carman united Methodist Church. Survivors include her daughter, Candy K. Wiles of Schenectady, a...

Quentin A Brown

Quentin A Brown

Dec 31, 2006

Quentin Alva Brown 86 of Rotterdam died Sunday evening December 31, 2006 at Ellis hospital. Born in Hancock, NY, he was the son of the late Harry E. and Sophia L. (Stewart) Brown. He was a WWII Army veteran and a graduate of Modern Welding School in Schenectady. Quentin worked as a welder at the General Electric Company for...

Mary C Jacobs

Mary C Jacobs

Dec 30, 2006

Mary C. Jacobs 53 died Friday morning December 30, 2005 at home after a long illness. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late James and Gertrude (Scrafford) Hyatt, A graduate of Linton High School and Central City Business Institute in Syracuse, Mary work as a tax preparer for Jackson Hewitt in Schenectady. She was a talented...

Mary E Cooke

Mary E Cooke

Dec 30, 2006

Mary E. Cooke 58 died Thursday evening December 29, 2005 at home after a long illness. Born in Middleburg, NY, she was the daughter of the late Alfred and Dorothy (Osterhout) Cooke and a graduate of Middleburg High School. A former beautician, Mary also worked for the Galesi Group in Schenectady for many years. She was a member of...

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