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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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Thomas C Hackett
Nov 20, 2005
Dr. Thomas C. Hackett, 72, of Grooms Road Clifton Park died Sunday November 20, 2005 at Ellis Hospital. Thomas was born in Goshen, NY and was the son of the Late Leo Hackett and Pauline (Welsh) Hackett. He served in the US Navy from 1950-1954. Thomas was a Chiropractor and ran his Practice on Broadway in Schenectady for over...
Edna Mcdonald
Nov 20, 2005
Edna McDonald, 90, of Williams Street Schenectady died Sunday at St. Clares Hospital. Edna was born in Schenectady; she was the daughter of the late Joseph Manns and Elizabeth (Klobe) Manns. She was employed as a sales clerk for many years at the former Denby's and Wallace Department stores. Prior to that Edna was employed for GE in Schenectady...
Joseph A Bietka
Nov 16, 2005
Joseph A. Bietka 75 of Ballston Spa died Wednesday November 16, 2005 at Saratoga Hospital. Born in Schenectady, he was the son of the late Joseph and Janina (Spiewak) Bietka and a graduate of Christian Brothers Academy. Joseph attended Siena College and served in the naval reserve from 1951 to 1959. He worked for A & P Market for...
Earl Pittman
Nov 12, 2005
Earl Pittman, 51, of Wing Ave, Schenectady died suddenly on Saturday November 12, 2005. Earl was the son of the Late Odell Pittman Sr. and Mary (Watkins) Pittman. He was born in Schenectady. Earl was a graduate of Mont Pleasant High School in Schenectady. He was a 3 time Athletic Champion in Basketball, Track and Swimming at Mont Pleasant....
James W Whiting
Nov 12, 2005
James W. Whiting 66 of Rotterdam died Saturday afternoon November 12, 2005 at Ellis Hospital after a long illness. Born in Albany, James was the son of the late Raymond and Frances Whiting. A graduate of Bethlehem High School, he attended Siena College. James was a Junior Chamber of Commerce Road Race Winner, President of Concerned Friends of Hope...
Jane E Legere
Nov 11, 2005
Jane E Legere 82 of Benson Arizona died Tuesday June 14th at Benson Hospital after a long illness. Born and educated in Schenectady Mrs. Legere was a homemaker and the wife of over 63 years of Clifford Legere. She is also survived by four children Timothy Legere of Glendale Arizona, Clifford Legere of Libby Montana, Julie Taylor of Twins...
May O Weed
Nov 11, 2005
May O. (Osterhout) Weed 70 of Scotia died Monday evening June 27, 2005 at St. Peter's Hospital after a short illness. Born in Albany , she was the daughter of the late Edgar and Florence ( Smith ) Osterhout and a graduate of Mont Pleasant High School and Hudson Valley Community College with a degree in nursing. May was...
Wilma Schoneker
Nov 11, 2005
Wilma Helen Schoneker, 95, of Rotterdam, went to be with the Lord on Monday June 6, 2005 at Baptist health Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Scotia. She was born in Jersey City, N.J. on November 28, 1909 to Anna and Henry Siers. Wilma was predeceased in 1960 be her beloved husband, Martin Luther Schoneker who she married on February...
Floyd Christman
Nov 11, 2005
Floyd A. Christman Jr. 82 of Red Oak Drive formerly of Schenectady died Thursday June 16, 2005 at home after a short illness. Born in Cobleskill, NY, Floyd was the son of the late Floyd and Ethel Mae Christman. A World War II Navy veteran, Floyd moved from Schenectady to Texas in 1997. He was a contract work inspector...
Frances Bradley
Nov 11, 2005
Frances M. (Harris) Bradley 72 of Rotterdam died Tuesday Afternoon June 7, 2005 at Ellis Hospital after a long illness. Born at home in Rotterdam, Frances was the daughter of the late James and Ethel (Fowler) Harris and the sister of the late George Mumblow. A homemaker, she was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother and a...
Margarita Renzulli Lopez
Nov 11, 2005
Margarita Renzulli Lopez 57 died suddenly Thursday May 26, 2005 at Ellis Hospital. Born and educated in Norwalk, CT she was the daughter of Lenora Renzulli of Norwalk, CT. and the late Armand Renzulli. Margarita was the owner of a landscaping business in Norwalk, CT named Lopez and Lopez for several years. Beside her mother she is survived by...
Paul Hb Seaman
Nov 11, 2005
Paul H.B. Seaman 88 of Rotterdam died Thursday morning June 2, 2005 at Columbia memorial Hospital in Hudson after a short illness, Born and educated in Schenectady, he was the son of the late Harold and Thora Seaman. A WW II army veteran, Paul was a former POW. He worked for the U.S. Postal Service for over 30 years...
Richard Ahnert
Nov 11, 2005
Richard E. Ahnert Sr., 75, of Johnson Road Glenville died peacefully at home on Saturday. Richard is the son of the late Louis Ahnert and Harriet (Reynolds) Ahnert. He was born in Tribes Hill, NY. Richard was self employed for over 40 years as a contractor for Dick's Remodeling in Schenectady. He is predeceased by one son David Ahnert....
Lena M Lenta
Nov 11, 2005
Lena Motti Lenta 93 of Woolsey Street died Saturday morning July 9, 2005 at Kingsway Arms Nursing Home after a short illness. Born in Costionne, Italy she was the daughter of the late Constante and Esther (Mozzi) Motti. A homemaker, Lena was a long time member of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, a member of the Mont Pleasant...
Arlene Williams
Nov 11, 2005
Arlene (Damberg) Williams 88 of Sheldon Road in Berea, Ohio formerly of Schenectady died Sunday June 19, 2005 at the Berea Center. Born and educated in Schenectady, she was the daughter of the late Christian and Barbara (Tillman) Damberg. Arlene worked for the Woolworth department store in Schenectady for many years before her retirement. Arlene was the wife of...
Veronica Bradt
Nov 11, 2005
Veronica Nowicki Bradt 94 formerly of Rotterdam died Thursday morning June 9th at Baptist Health Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Scotia. Born in Schenectady, she was the daughter of the late Victor and Julia Maciejka Nowicki. Veronica worked as nurse aid for several years and retired from Draper schools as a matron after 10 years of service. She was...
Stanley Kwiatkowski
Nov 10, 2005
Stanley P. Kwiatkowski 97 of Hetcheltown Road and formerly of Schenectady died Thursday evening November 10, 2005 at Glendale Nursing Home after a long illness. Born in Poland, Stanley was a World War II Navy veteran and worked for the General Electric Company for over 25 years before his retirement in 1971. He was a member of the G.E....
Richard H Quay
Nov 10, 2005
Richard H. Quay 73 of Rotterdam Junction, NY died Thursday morning November 10, 2005 at Hospice Inn at St. Peters after a long illness. Richard was born in Schenectady and was the son of the late Clifford and Hilda Quay. A graduate of Draper High School, Richard was the president of Clifford H. Quay and Sons for over 30...
Edna Wasileski
Oct 27, 2005
Edna Wasileski 92 formerly of Denver Ave. died Thursday Morning October 27, 2005 at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady. Born in Waterbury CT. Edna was a homemaker and a member of Our Lady of the Assumption Church in Rotterdam. Edna was predeceased in 1977 by her husband Alex Wasileski and in 1989 by a grandson Joseph Wasileski. Survivors include two...
Richard B Osgood
Oct 26, 2005
Richard B. Osgood, 62, of Rotterdam passed away October 26 after a short illness. Richard was retired from Stratton Air National Guard and the General Electric Company. He was predeceased by his parents George Osgood and Agnes Guthrie Osgood and his sister Beth Nalewjka. Richard is survived by his children Michael Osgood (Theresa) of Rotterdam, Paula Willard (Nicholas) of...
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