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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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Charles E. Vandrei Jr.

Charles E. Vandrei Jr.

Jul 19, 2024

Charles Ernest Vandrei Jr., 69, died suddenly at his home on July 19, 2024. Son of Charles Ernest Snr and Elizabeth (nee D’Alfonso) Charles was born in Buffalo, NY, on 5 December 1954. He attended Cardinal O’Hara High School, Buffalo, before completing a BA at Buffalo State University (1977), and then an MA in Anthropology at the State University...

Marlene Schoustra

Marlene Schoustra

Jul 19, 2024

Marlene Fryer Schoustra, 89, of Niskayuna, passed away on Friday early morning July 19, 2024 at Eddy Village Green in Cohoes. Born in Freeport, PA, she was the daughter of the late Rev. Luther Lee and Stella Viola (Remmler) Lengel.

She was employed as a RN helping patients in hospitals and ending her working career at Olin...

Catherine M. Hesler

Catherine M. Hesler

Jul 18, 2024

Catherine M. Hesler (née Carse), aged 88, passed away peacefully at Daughters of Sarah nursing home on July 18, 2024, in Albany, NY.  She was born on November 5, 1935, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil where her father, Thomas Carse, worked for General Electric.  Cathy was a cherished member of the Schenectady community, having moved there from Albany in...

William B. Clark

William B. Clark

Jul 13, 2024

William B. Clark, 98 of Schenectady passed away on July 13, 2024 at Kingsway Arms Nursing Center. William was the son of the late Ellwood and Alice (Bailey) Clark and the husband of the late Shirley H. Clark. He was a member of the 1944 graduating class from Nott Terrace High School in Schenectady New York. He served with the...

Shirley Ann Menzer-Dorstek

Shirley Ann Menzer-Dorstek

Jul 10, 2024

No Obituary published.

Gwendolyn D. Wilson

Gwendolyn D. Wilson

Jul 9, 2024

Gwendolyn D. Wilson, of Schenectady, 59, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, after a brief illness at Ellis Hospital.  She was the daughter of John Terry, Sr. and Morris Lee Wilson.

She was a graduate of Mont Pleasant High School Class of 1982, where she thrived academically and socially.

Gwennie, as she was...

Anjanie Persuad

Anjanie Persuad

Jul 2, 2024

Anjanie Persaud   June 28, 1970 – July 2, 2024

Anjanie Persaud (Anjo), 54, of Schenectady, NY, passed away peacefully on July 2, 2024, at Ellis Medicine. Anjo was born in Guyana, she was the daughter of the late Sirimatee and Shakti Persaud. Anjo was the wife of the late Reuben Ledra, and mother of Barbara, Debra, and...

Barbara J. Town

Barbara J. Town

Jul 2, 2024

Barbara J Town of Glenville, NY, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on July 2, 2024. She was born in Schenectady, NY on September 28, 1930 to William F and Ethel Looman.

She graduated from Nott Terrace High in June 1948 and from Valparaiso University in Valparaiso, Indiana in 1953.

She was...

Carl H. Adabahr

Carl H. Adabahr

Jul 1, 2024

Carl H. Adabahr, 82, of Duanesburg passed away on July 1, 2024.  Born in Amsterdam, New York, Carl was the son of the late Carl and Ruby (McKeone) Adabahr.

He was a printer for New York State Print Shop.

Besides his parents, Carl is predeceased by one nephew, Roger Adabahr Jr.

Carl is...

Jamie L. Thompson

Jamie L. Thompson

Jun 23, 2024

Jamie L. Thompson, 71, of Schenectady passed away on Sunday June 23, 2024. He was the son of the late Ernest and Rose (Crosley) Thompson.

He was a graduate of Mont Pleasant High School. Jamie was employed for 30 years as a turbine builder and crane operator for the General Electric Company.

Jamie was member...

Gladys M. Miranda

Gladys M. Miranda

Jun 21, 2024

Gladys M. Miranda, 77, of Rotterdam passed away on Friday June 21, 2024 at the Glendale Home in Scotia. Born in Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late Ramon and Felicita (Martinez) Ruiz.

She was employed for many years as a factory worker for Campbell Plastics in Schenectady. She also worked at Hispanic Outreach in...

Robert J. Russell

Robert J. Russell

Jun 19, 2024

Robert J. Russell, 63, of Schenectady passed away on Wednesday June 19, 2024 at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady. He was born in Schenectady and was the son of the late Clifford and Rita (Chapadeau) Russell.

He was employed as a mason for Wise Masonry Construction.

Robert enjoyed cooking, cats, a good laugh and was the...

Thomas A. Zukoski

Thomas A. Zukoski

Jun 16, 2024

Obit Published shortly.

Marlo J. Squadere

Marlo J. Squadere

Jun 15, 2024

It is with great sadness that our beautiful beloved Ms. Marlo has crossed over unexpectedly with the heavenly angels above on June 15th, 2024, in Ellis hospital with her family by her side at the very young age of 55. Marlo had such a kindhearted soul, an infectious laugh, and would light up any room she'd walk in. She...

Mila Maura Hover

Mila Maura Hover

Jun 13, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of our beloved mother, Mila Hover, age 66, on June 13, 2024, at her home in Columbus, MT.

Mila was born 4th of 6 daughters to August and Muriel Maura on May 8, 1958.  She graduated from Draper High School in 1976.  She married her soul...

Thomas J. O'Toole

Thomas J. O'Toole

Jun 12, 2024

Thomas (Tommy) J. O’Toole, of Schenectady, passed away peacefully on June 12, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Tom was born in Astoria Queens, New York, to the late John and Helen (Collins) O’Toole.

After moving upstate, Tom began his family and established a career at NAPA Auto Parts and later on, the New York State Thruway...

Matthew Charles Stanley

Matthew Charles Stanley

Jun 10, 2024

PFC Matthew C. Stanley, 20, of Rotterdam, New York, passed away suddenly on June 10, 2024. Born on June 10, 2004, he was a graduate of Schalmont High School.

Matthew was a proud member of the 2nd Cavalry Regiment, Ghost Troop, 2nd Platoon, 4th Squad. He found a home in the Army through his admiration of his...

Constance E. Aldrich

Constance E. Aldrich

Jun 8, 2024

Connie (Constance) Aldrich (nee Smith) was born in England on 30 December 1925, and died on 8 June 2024 at 98 years old. Her childhood stories could fill a book; she lived through WWII as a teenager, her school was bombed when she was 14.  Many more stories follow and when she was 18, married an American soldier, John...

Tammy Jean Fetter

Tammy Jean Fetter

Jun 8, 2024

Obituary Published shortly.

Chandrapaul Ramdeen

Chandrapaul Ramdeen

Jun 2, 2024

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