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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Robert Wolken

Robert Wolken

Jan 19, 2006

Robert "Rob" Wolken, 41, of Depot Road, Duanesburg died suddenly Thursday January 19, 2006 at St. Clares Hospital. Rob was born in Rockaway, NY and was the son of the late Martin Wolken and Alice (Tully) Wolken of Duanesburg. He was employed as a Pool Builder for James Pacuk Construction Co. and as a Furniture refinisher for Maple Creek...

Marion Townsend

Marion Townsend

Jan 19, 2006

Marion Townsend 99 died Wednesday evening January 18, 2006 at her home in Ballston Lake. Born in Westbrook, ME she was the daughter of Leonard and Lillian Emery and a graduate of Westbrook High School., A homemaker, Marion was a member of Cobblestone Reformed Church and was active in many of the church groups. She was a contributor to...

Adeline F Allen

Adeline F Allen

Jan 17, 2006

Adeline F. Allen 79 of Schenectady died Tuesday morning January 17, 2006 at St. Clares Hospital after a short illness. Born and educated in Schenectady she was the daughter of Vincent and Bertha ( Brozyna) Sienka and a graduate of Mont Pleasant High School. A homemaker, she worked a the General Electric Company for a short time after high...

Charlotte Wnuk

Charlotte Wnuk

Jan 17, 2006

Charlotte Wnuk 87 of Rotterdam died Tuesday January 17, 2006 at her daughter's home after a short illness. Born in Schenectady, Charlotte was the daughter of the late Joseph and Roselia Urbanczyk and a graduate of Mont Pleasant High School. A homemaker, she was a member of St Margaret of Cortona Church in Rotterdam Junction and the wife for...

Albertina R Dytrych

Albertina R Dytrych

Jan 17, 2006

Albertina (Tina) Dytrych 84 of Rotterdam died Tuesday January 17, 2006 at Ellis Hospital after a long illness. Born in Paicines, CA, Tina was a homemaker and the daughter of the late Ernest and Rena Heinen and the wife of the late Walter F. Dytrych Sr. who died in 1982. Survivors include two sons; Walter F. Dytrych and his...

Alma Szymanski

Alma Szymanski

Jan 17, 2006

Alma Szymanski 87 died peacefully Tuesday evening January 17, 2006 at home surrounded by her family. Born in Schenectady she was the daughter of the late Leo and Laura (Winnie) Stahl. A homemaker, Alma had worked at the General Electric Company for several years. Alma was predeceased last year by her husband of 59 years Stanley F. Szymanski who...

Richard J Higgins

Richard J Higgins

Jan 8, 2006

Richard J. Higgins, 63, of Stage Road Charlton died Sunday January 8, 2006 at Sunnyview Hospital in Schenectady after a long illness. Richard was born in Boston, MA and was the son of the late James Higgins and Henrietta (Decareau) Higgins. He was a graduate of Averil Park High School. Richard served in the Navy from 1960-1962. He was...

Samuel R Friedman

Samuel R Friedman

Jan 1, 2006

Samuel R. Friedman, 61, of Turner Avenue Schenectady died Monday January 1, 2006 at Ellis Hospital. Samuel was born in Schenectady and was the son of the late Robert Friedman and Phyllis Tiscione Friedman. He was a1962 graduate of Mont Pleasant High School in Schenectady. Samuel served in the US Army. He was self employed as a Roofer in...

Robert W Bond

Robert W Bond

Jan 1, 2006

Robert W. Bond 77 of Rotterdam died Sunday morning January 1, 2006 at home. Born in Schenectady, Robert was the son of Romine R. and Clara V. (Gilligan) Bond and a graduate of Mont Pleasant High School where he starred in football and baseball. A funeral director for 45 years, Bob was the former owner of the family owned...

Mar Y T Zechner

Mar Y T Zechner

Dec 29, 2005

Mary Theresa Zechner 91 died Thursday afternoon December 29, 2005 at her home in Schenectady after a long illness. Born in the home she passed away in, Mary was the daughter of the late John and Margaret (Caruso) Califano and a graduate of Nott Terrace High School. Mary worked for over 40 years for the MAQUA Company in Schenectady...

Alice E Robens

Alice E Robens

Dec 19, 2005

Alice E. Robens, 101, formerly of Union Street Schenectady died Monday December 19, 2005 at Baptist Retirement Center in Scotia. Alice was born in Stillwater, NY and was the daughter of the Late Myron P. Robens and MaryAnn (Tanner) Robens. She was a graduate of Troy High School. Alice was employed in Payroll Accounting for the General Electric Company...

Beverly Van Den Burg

Beverly Van Den Burg

Dec 18, 2005

Beverly A. Van Den Burg, 80, of Rotterdam died suddenly at home on Sunday December 18, 2005. Beverly was born in Schenectady and is the daughter of the late Albert Katz and Margeruite (Madison) Katz. She is a graduate of Draper High School. Beverly was a homemaker for 60 years. She is predeceased by her husband Edward Van Den...

Renice L Schermerhorn

Renice L Schermerhorn

Dec 8, 2005

Renice (Betty) L. Schermerhorn 90 died Thursday afternoon December 8, 2005 at St. Clares Hospital. Born in Ashby, MA, she was the daughter of the late Roscoe and Leoda (Merritt) Ballou. A homemaker, Betty worked for 8 years for Barney's Department Store in the drapery department. She was a member of the 2nd Reformed Church of Rotterdam, a 50...

Raymond G Slezak

Raymond G Slezak

Dec 7, 2005

Raymond G. Slezak 85 formerly of Clyde Avenue died Wednesday morning December 7, 2005 at Kingsway Arms Nursing Home after a short illness. Born in Amsterdam, Raymond was the son of the late Lawrence and Josephine (Grybos) Slezak and a graduate of Wilber Lynch High School in Amsterdam. He attended Wentworth Institute and was a Navy veteran of WWII....

Beverly Brzozowski

Beverly Brzozowski

Dec 5, 2005

Beverly I. (Wayto ) Brzozowski Burnt Hills -Beverly I. Brzozowski, died peacefully at Ellis Hospital on December 5, 2005. She was born in Schenectady, NY and is predeceased by her parents, Joseph and Elizabeth Wayto. Beverly was a longtime member of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd. Beverly is survived by her husband, Edward J. Brzozowski; children,...

William E Faure

William E Faure

Dec 4, 2005

William E. Faure 73 of Fultonville died Sunday December 4, 2005 at St. Mary's Hospital after a long battle with cancer. Born in Schenectady, he was the son of the late Peter and Lillian Faure. A graduate of Draper High School and the Junior College of Albany. A Navy veteran of the Korean war, bill worked as a tax...

James B Murphy

James B Murphy

Dec 3, 2005

James B. Murphy 90 of Rotterdam died Saturday evening December 3, 2005 at Kingsway Arms Nursing Home. Born in Schenectady James was the son of the late John J. and Annie (Daley) Murphy. James was a graduate of Draper Schools and received his Bachelors and Masters degree in Teaching form Oneonta Normal School. During World War II James served...

Rolland Flicker

Rolland Flicker

Dec 1, 2005

Rolland K. Flicker 79 died Thursday December 1, 2005 at Tucson Medical Center. Born in Rotterdam, he was the son of the late Albert and Mabel (Kieft) Flicker and a World War II Navy veteran and member of Island X of Albany. Rolland was a graduate of Schenectady Community College and the College of St. Rose. He was the...

Ruth L Cozzolino

Ruth L Cozzolino

Nov 27, 2005

Ruth L. Cozzolino 64 died Sunday night November 27, 2005 at home after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Schenectady, Ruth was the daughter of the late William and Josephine (Mogridge) Sheldon. She is survived by her husband of 33 years Ralph M. Cozzolino, three children Alison A. Cozzolino and Christopher W. Lipinski both of Schenectady and Gerald...

Dorothy Mcgraw

Dorothy Mcgraw

Nov 24, 2005

Dorothy V. McGraw, 84, of Becker Street Schenectady died Thursday November 24, 2005 at Ellis Hospital. She was born in Albany, NY and was the daughter of the late Andrew McKay and Barbara ( Kaukonas) McKay. Dorothy worked for many years in Tax and Finance Department of NYS and as a Nurses Aide for the Glendale Home in Glenville....

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