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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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Dorothy C Heaney
Nov 1, 2006
Dorothy C. Heaney 94 of Kings Road and formerly of Paul Avenue in Rotterdam joined all the saints in heaven and all saints day November 1, 2006 at Kingsway Arms Nursing Home. Born in Schenectady, she was the daughter of Charles and Margaret LeGere. The oldest of thirteen children she is predeceased by her sister, Juanita McDonald and five...
John E Redmond
Nov 1, 2006
John E. Redmond Sr. 65 of Rotterdam died suddenly Wednesday morning November 1, 2006 at Ellis Hospital after a short illness. Born in Schenectady, John was the son of the late George and Phoebe (Van Patten) Redmond. A 1959 graduate of Linton High School, he served with the Army National Guard for many years. John worked as an operating...
Dorothy M Girardot
Oct 29, 2006
Dorothy M. Girardot 81 of Rotterdam died Sunday October 29, 2006 at Baptist Health Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Scotia after a short illness. Born in Schenectady, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and A. Martha (Voss) Everetts Sr. Dorothy was a former member of Trinity Reformed Church and had worked for the Town of Rotterdam as...
Mary L Rockwell
Oct 28, 2006
Mary L. Rockwell, 70, of Bernice Street Rotterdam died Saturday October 28, 2006 at Ellis Hospital after a Courageous Battle with Cancer and Acute Respiratory failure. Mary was born in Schenectady and was the daughter of the late Stanley and Leitha (Armstrong) Aldhous. She was once employed as a Realtor for the former Legacy Realty Co. in Rotterdam. Mary...
Marie Senecal
Oct 26, 2006
Marie P. Senecal 98 of N. Ballston Avenue and formerly of Rotterdam died on Thursday evening October 26, 2006 at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady. Born and educated in Schenectady, she was the daughter of the late Gaetano and Carmella (Cioffi) Picozzi. Marie worked for New York State in the Department of General Services for over 10 years and was...
George J Kozak
Oct 25, 2006
George J. Kozak, 75, of Ontario Street Schenectady died Wednesday October 25, 2006 at Ellis Hospital after a long illness. George was born in Schenectady and was the son of the late Joseph and Frances (Anioleck) Kozak. He served in the US Marines and was one of the first four drafted for the Korean Conflict. George was stationed at...
Jadvyga Drobavicius
Oct 24, 2006
Jadvyga Drobavicius, 93. died on Tuesday, October 24, 2006 at the Baptist Nursing Home, She was born on November 21,1912 in Lithuania and came to the US in 1949. She was predeceased by her husband; Jonas Drobavicius, sister Jane Statkevicius and brother Marijonas Stankevicius. She received her nursing degree in Lithuania and was a highly respected and loved nurse...
Ruth A Fuller
Oct 20, 2006
Ruth A. Fuller, 85 of Schenectady and formerly of Florida died Friday October 20, 2006 at Baptist Health Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Scotia. Ruth was born in Saranac Lake, NY and was the daughter of the late George and Anna (Gumaer) Stear. A homemaker she was a member of the St Vincent DePaul Society and a former member...
Nizaih Dones
Oct 19, 2006
Nizaih Dones newborn son of Carlos and Jodie (Romines) Dones of Rotterdam died on Thursday October 19, 2006 at St Clare's Hospital in Schenectady. Beside his parents he is survived by his brothers Jason Regels and Carlos Dones and sister Shantea Dones all of Rotterdam, his grandparents, Mona and Clarence Sutton of Schenectady, Brenda and David Olechowski of Schenectady...
Fredericka Malison
Oct 19, 2006
Fredericka Doris (Nee Gable) Malison, "Freddie" 81 of Rotterdam died peacefully on Thursday October 19, 2006 at Brightview Assisted Living in Bel Air Maryland where she has resided since March. Born in Scranton, PA on July 24, 1925, the daughter of Hiram and Nessie (Nee Ross) Gable, Freddie was raised in Glenburn and attended Clarks Summit High School. Freddie...
Marion C Schiavo
Oct 18, 2006
Marion C. Schiavo, 73 died Wednesday October 18, 2006 at her home after a short illness. Born in Taylor, PA., she was the daughter of the late William and Marion Smallacombe. Marion worked as a Real Estate agent for over 28 years and was presently employed at Coldwell Banker. Marion was a member of the National Association of Realtor's,...
Ruth E Woodbeck
Oct 13, 2006
Ruth E. Woodbeck, 65, of Ford Avenue Rotterdam died Friday October 13, 2006 at home after a short illness. Ruth was born in Cobleskill, NY on Friday June 13, 1941 and was the daughter of the late Elmer and Ethel (Blanchard) Woodbeck Sr. She was self employed for many years as a Day Care Provider, working from her home...
George R Endries
Oct 9, 2006
George R. Endries 74 of Rotterdam died Monday evening October 9, 2006 at home after a short illness. Born in Schenectady, NY, George was the son of the late George and Barbara (Baan) Endries and a 1950 graduate of Draper High School and the General Electric Apprentice Course. George was a 27 year member of the Stratton Air National...
Myrna Vinson
Oct 7, 2006
Myrna E. Vinson, 89, died Saturday October 7, 2006 at The Avenue Nursing Center in Schenectady. Myrna is survived by one brother and one sister as well as several nieces and nephews. Services will be Private at the convenience of the Family. Burial will be in Most Holy Redeemer Cemetery in Niskayuna. Arrangements are by the Bond Funeral Home...
Estella Thomas
Oct 4, 2006
Estella Thomas, 93, formerly of Emmett Street Schenectady died Wednesday October 4, 2006 at Daughters of Sarah Nursing Home in Albany. Estella was born in Rutledge, GA and was the daughter of the late Albert and Anna Smith. A homemaker, Estella worked for New York State Office of General Services for over 10 years before retiring in 1976. She...
Joan Marie Syron
Oct 2, 2006
Joan Marie Syron was called unto eternal life October 2, 2006 with her loving family by her side. Born in Schenectady she was the daughter of the Late Willard and Mary Bouck. Joan was also predeceased by her sister Libby Kamer and brothers, Willard Jr., Gardner and Clinton Bouck. Joan was a former Surgical Technician at St Clare's Hospital...
Raymond Fredenburg
Oct 2, 2006
Raymond Fredenburg, 98, of Rotterdam died Monday evening October 2, 2006 at his home in Rotterdam. Born and educated in Canajoharie, he was the son of the late Irving and Pearle (Brown) Fredenburg. Raymond worked at the General Electric Company in Schenectady for over 29 years before retiring in the early 1970's. Ray loved gardening and had a green...
Earl W Smith
Oct 2, 2006
In fond and loving memory of Earl (Smitty) Smith Sr., 85 years old who passed away peacefully at Ellis Hospital on Monday afternoon October 2, 2006. Smitty worked for Sherry Tire Company in Schenectady for over 20 years and retired in 1980. Earl lived most of his adult life in Mariaville, and Rotterdam Junction, NY working in his gardens...
Thomas F Fell
Sep 29, 2006
Thomas F. Fell, 88 of Delanson died Friday morning September 29, 2006 at St Clare's Hospital after a short illness. Born in Lowell, MA, he was the son of the late John and Anna (Simpson) Fell. A former member of the Army National Guard, Thomas worked for the Grand Union Company for over 31 years before retiring as a...
Matthew D Crounse
Sep 28, 2006
Matthew D. Crounse, 64, of Duanesburg Road Rotterdam died Thursday morning at Ellis Hospital after a short illness. Matthew was born in Niskayuna, NY. He was employed for many years as a farmer with his family at their Duanesburg Road Farm. Matthew is the beloved son of Earl and Mildred Crounse of Rotterdam, dear friend of Richard Besenval of...
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