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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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Jean Crary

Jean Crary

Dec 24, 2006

Jean Crary 84 of Rotterdam died Saturday Afternoon December 24, 2005 at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady. Born in Todmorden, England, she was a 1939 graduate of Draper Schools and the daughter of the late John P. and Jane (Stott) Barker. Jean worked for the Mohonasen School district for over 20 years before retiring in 1982 as secretary for the...

Vanda Mazur

Vanda Mazur

Dec 24, 2006

Vanda Mary Mazur 95 died Saturday December 24, 2005 at Wilkinson Center in Amsterdam after a long illness. Born in Schenectady, she was the daughter of the late Bronislaw and Mary Czebatorowski and a graduate of Nott Terrace High School. A homemaker, Vanda worked at the general Electric during WW2 and part time at the Glenville Weekly. She loved...

Janet Marx

Janet Marx

Dec 23, 2006

Janet E. (Baker) Marx 79 died Friday morning December 23, 2005 at Albany Medical Center after a long illness. Born in York, PA, she was the daughter of the late Glenn and Edith (Bowmaker) Baker and a graduate of Nott Terrace High School. Janet was a former employee of the General Electric Company and had also work for the...

Dennis B Laviolette

Dennis B Laviolette

Dec 23, 2006

Dennis B. LaViolette, 52, of Broad Street Schenectady died Saturday December 23, 2006 at St. Peter's Hospice Inn in Albany after a short illness. Dennis was born in Schenectady. He was a graduate of Mont Pleasant High School. He was employed as a worker for the Able Body Employment Agency in Albany. Dennis was a member of the Immaculate...

Albert Kenfield

Albert Kenfield

Dec 22, 2006

Albert E. Kenfield 79 of Rotterdam died Thursday morning December 22, 2005 at his home surrounded by his family. Born in Rotterdam he was the son of the late Clifford and Katherine (Van Natten) Kenfield and the husband of Ethel (Clough) Kenfield who he married in 1948. Albert worked for the Knolls Atomic Power Laboratories in Niskayuna for over...

Vernon Francisco

Vernon Francisco

Dec 22, 2006

Vernon E. Francisco 58 went home to be with his lord on Thursday December 22, 2005 after losing a long battle with cancer. Born in Schenectady he was the son of George and Shirley (Klock) Francisco and attended Linton High School. Vernon moved to Scotia and worked for Englerts Auto Parts, Salisbury Chevrolet in Scotia and several other auto...

Raymond K Luce

Raymond K Luce

Dec 17, 2006

Raymond K. Luce, 75 formerly of Myrtle Avenue in Rotterdam died on Sunday afternoon December 17, 2006 at Glendale Nursing Home in Glenville. Born in Troy, NY he was the son of the late Raymond D. and Hazel (Bly) Luce. A Navy veteran, Ray was a ship cook for Mobil Oil Corparation for over 30 years. He was a...

Anthony W Mastriani

Anthony W Mastriani

Dec 17, 2006

Anthony W. Mastriani passed away on December 17, 2006 at St. Clares Hospital in the company of family. He was a life long resident of Schenectady and was a successful business man and a well respected professional pharmacist for almost 50 years. Anthony was born on May 25, 1915 and was one of five children and the oldest son...

Teresa Ann Mills

Teresa Ann Mills

Dec 12, 2006

Teresa Ann Mills 31 of Schenectady died suddenly Tuesday December 12, 2006 at home. Born in Jacksonville, Fl., Teresa lived in the Highland, NY area most of her life before moving to Schenectady She is survived by her mother, Mary (Wilson) Mills of Westerlo, NY, a daughter, Mary Alice Shmenco of Schenectady and her brother, James H. Mills of...

Irene L Palmeri

Irene L Palmeri

Dec 9, 2006

Irene A. Palmeri 64 of Schenectady died Saturday December 9, 2006 at home after a short illness. Born in Oneida, NY, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Annabelle Smith and the wife of the late Frank Palmeri who died in 1995. Survivor's include five sisters, Dorothy Walker, Darlene Smallarz and Cindy Santiago all of Schenectady, Martha...

Diane C Dunn

Diane C Dunn

Dec 9, 2006

Diane C. Dunn, 63, of Curry Road Rotterdam died suddenly Saturday December 9, 2006 at Ellis Hospital. Born in Niskayuna, she was the daughter of the late Chester and Madeline (DeForge) Attendorn. She was a graduate of Scotia Glenville High School. Diane was a homemaker. She enjoyed spending time with her Grandchildren. Diane wished to be an organ donor...

Timothy Dugan

Timothy Dugan

Dec 6, 2006

Timothy W. Dugan, 53, of Saratoga Avenue in Corinth, NY died Wednesday at Saratoga Hospital. Timothy was born on July 20, 1953 to Marion Bushman and Paul Dugan. He was educated in the Hartford Central School District. Timothy served in the US Army. He was employed as a roofer for various contractors in the area. Timothy enjoyed fishing, football...

Mildred M Crounse

Mildred M Crounse

Dec 3, 2006

Mildred M. Crounse, 92, of Fern Avenue Rotterdam died Sunday December 3, 2006 at home after a brief illness. Born in Guilderland, NY, Mildred was the daughter of the late William and Ida May (Seward) Van Aucken .She was a Homemaker. Mildred is predeceased by her son Matthew Crounse whom died September 28, 2006. Survivors include Earl Crounse of...

Beverly S Woodruff

Beverly S Woodruff

Dec 2, 2006

Beverly Burch Woodruff of Rotterdam died Saturday December 2, 2006 at St Clare's Hospital after a brief illness. Born in Schenectady, she was an honors graduate in 1942 of Mont Pleasant High School. Beverly was employed by the General Electric Company as a secretary for over 35 years before her retirement. She had an infectious laugh and enjoyed a...

Raymond P Legere

Raymond P Legere

Nov 30, 2006

Raymond P. LeGere 90 died in his home on November 30, 2006 surrounded by his loving family. Born on December 11, 1916, Raymond was the son of the late Charles and Margaret LeGere and a life long resident of the Rotterdam and Princetown community. He was a graduate of Draper High School and a 1941 graduate of Ithaca College...

Ruth E Ostrom

Ruth E Ostrom

Nov 26, 2006

Ruth E. Ostrom 81 of Schenectady died Sunday afternoon November 26, 2006 at St. Clares Hospital after a long illness Born in Schenectady, she was the daughter of the late Fabian and Esther (Pennistan) Hakansson and a graduate of Mont Pleasant High School. Ruth worked for the General Electric Company for over 20 years before retiring in the early...

Alice R Gehring

Alice R Gehring

Nov 25, 2006

Alice R. Gehring, 87, of 12th Street Schenectady died Saturday November 25, 2006 at St. Clares Hospital in Schenectady after a long illness. Alice was born in Oneonta, NY and was the daughter of the late William and Rose (Vysehrad) Jones. She was a graduate of Draper High School. Alice was employed for 26 years as a Supervisor at...

Ward G Berning

Ward G Berning

Nov 24, 2006

Ward Berning, 84, formerly of Vly Road Scotia died Friday November 24, 2006 at the Glendale Home.Ward was born in Glenville and was the son of the late Benjamin and Helen(Gould) Berning. He was employed for many years as a farmer on the Berning farm and other farms in the Scotia-Glenville Area. He was a member of the Scotia...

Guy Gallucci

Guy Gallucci

Nov 23, 2006

Guy Gallucci, 85, of Old Fort Avenue, Rotterdam died Thursday November 23, 2006 at home after a long illness. Guy was born in Schenectady and was the son of the late James and Anita (Constantino) Gallucci. He served in the US Navy in WW 2. Guy was employed for over 30 years as a Tile setter for Associated Tile...

Donald C Klose

Donald C Klose

Nov 15, 2006

Donald C. Klose Sr., 76, of Westmere died Wednesday November 15, 2006 at St Peter's Hospital surrounded by his family after a short illness. Donald was born in Albany and was the son of the late August and Mary (Haight) Klose. He was a graduate of St. Patrick's Parish School and Christian Brothers Academy in Albany. Donald served in...

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