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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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Vivian Pfaffenbach

Vivian Pfaffenbach

Jan 3, 2005

Vivian Pfaffenbach, 91, died Monday evening January 3, 2005 at Kingsway Arms Nursing Center after a short illness. Born in Schenectady, she was the daughter of the late Peter and Lillian Wesley and the wife for over 30 years of the late Irving B. Pfaffenbach who died in 1966. Vivian worked for over 35 years as a matron in...

Thelma Legere

Thelma Legere

Dec 31, 2004

Thelma M. Le Gere, 86, died Friday December 31, 2004 at home after a long illness. Born in Scotia she was the daughter of the late Burt and Edna Van Voast and the wife of the late George Le Gere whom she married on April 22, 1944. A homemaker, Thelma was a member of the Schenectady Home Bureau and...

Margaret Mc Nicholas

Margaret Mc Nicholas

Dec 30, 2004

Margaret Dixon Mc Nicholas, 43, died Thursday December 30, 2004 after a short illness. Born in North Syracuse she was the daughter of the late John and Dorothy Dixon. Survivors include 3 children: Desirae Dixon and Talas Rogers both of Watervliet and Jonathan Dixon Diviesti of Latham, 2 brothers; John Dixon and Kenneth Dixon and 2 half sisters; Joanne...

Evelyn Lyons

Evelyn Lyons

Dec 26, 2004

Evelyn L. Lyons, 83, of Schenectady died Monday morning December 26, 2004 at Ellis Hospital after a short illness. Born in Schoharie County, she was the daughter of the late Jacob and Mary Ellen Lamont. Evelyn was a graduate of Philadelphia Women's Hospital School of Nursing and was a register nurse for 50 years working private duty and at...

George Keszey

George Keszey

Dec 23, 2004

George "Barney" Keszey, 85 of Schenectady died Thursday December 23, 2004 at Ellis hospital after a brief illness. Born in Rotterdam, NY in 1919, Barney was the son of the late Antol and Mary (Toth) Keszey and graduated from Draper High School. During WWII, he served his country honorably for four years with the U.S. Army in North Africa,...

Robert Mcnamara

Robert Mcnamara

Dec 14, 2004

Robert J. McNamara 47 of Scotia died unexpectedly at home on Tuesday December 14, 2004. Born in Philadelphia, Pa., Bob was the son of Theresa (MacDonald) McNamara of St. Petersburg, Fl. and the late John M. McNamara. A 1975 graduate of Scotia Glenville high School, Bob worked in retail sales for most of his life and was the Manager...

Ruth Ostrander

Ruth Ostrander

Dec 14, 2004

Ruth H. Ostrander, of Hamburg Street Rotterdam died Tuesday December 14, 2004 at her daughter's home. Ruth was born in Schenectady and is the daughter of the late John H. Woodruff and Mabel (Primmer) Woodruff. She is a Graduate of Nott Terrace High School in Schenectady. Ruth was employed as a Teller for the Former Foundry and Pattern Makers...

Mildred Canton

Mildred Canton

Dec 10, 2004

Mildred Canton 71 formerly of Hattie Street died Friday December 10, 2004 at Ellis Hospital. She was the wife of the late Hollis Canton and mother of Hollis Canton and Patricia Calder. Funeral service will be Wednesday afternoon 1 pm at Bond Funeral Home, Broadway & Guilderland Ave., Schenectady, NY .Internment in Vale Cemetery

Marilynn J Deleva

Marilynn J Deleva

Dec 9, 2004

Marilynn J. DeLeva 78 of Scotia died Thursday December 9, 2004 at St. Clares Hospital after a long Illness. Born in Schenectady, NY, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Blanche (Orlop) Furness. A housewife, Marilynn was a graduate of Mont Pleasant High School and a member of the Ladies of the Rotterdam Elks, Rotterdam Senior Citizens...

Sally Hahn

Sally Hahn

Dec 9, 2004

Sally Hahn 68 of Scotia died Thursday December 9, 2004 at Ellis Hospital. A homemaker, Sally has no known survivor's. A graveside funeral service will be held on Tuesday afternoon at 1 pm at Vale Cemetery. Arrangements are by Bond Funeral Home, Broadway & Guilderland Ave, Schenectady, NY.

Bernadette Crowningshield

Bernadette Crowningshield

Dec 7, 2004

Bernadette R. (Lynch) Crowningshield 70 of Schenectady died Tuesday afternoon December 7, 2004 at home after a long illness. Born in Schenectady she was the daughter of the late Hugh and Margaret (Kennedy) Lynch. Bernadette was a graduate of Woestina High School and had work as a library aid and lunch aid at Fulton and Van Curler Schools in...

Arthur Clay

Arthur Clay

Dec 3, 2004

Arthur C. Clay 82 of Rotterdam died Friday December 3, 2004 at Lakeland Regional Medical Center in Lakeland, Fl. after a short illness. Born in Topeka, Kansas, he was the son of the late Arthur and Lavida (Snyder) Clay. A Navy veteran of World War II, he worked for the General Electric Company for over 30 years retiring as...

Debra Lynch

Debra Lynch

Nov 25, 2004

Debra A. (Maczynski) Lynch 46 of Scotia died on Thursday November 25, 2004 at home after a long illness. Born in Niskayuna, Debra is the daughter of Clare E. (Kolewicz) Maczynski of Schenectady and the late John L. Maczynski. Debra was a devoted teacher at Wilbur H. Lynch Middle School in Amsterdam for the last 24 years and was...

Carl Andy Anderson

Carl Andy Anderson

Nov 24, 2004

Carl Andy Anderson, 75, of Rotterdam died Wednesday at Ellis Hospital after a Long illness. Carl is the son of the late Carl Anderson and Stella (Malinowski) Anderson. He was born in Hempstead, NY. He served in the US Marine Corp and received a Purple Heart, the UN Service Medal, the Korean Service Medal and the National Defense Service...

Delores Simone

Delores Simone

Nov 23, 2004

Delores L. Simone, 74, of Trinity Avenue Rotterdam died Tuesday November 23, 2004 at home after a long illness. Delores is the daughter of the late Patrick Pasquarella and Theresa (Coppolla) Pasquarella. She was born in Schenectady. Delores was a homemaker. She was a member of Our Lady of the Assumption Church in Rotterdam. Delores had a great love...

Louise Ellers

Louise Ellers

Nov 17, 2004

Louise M. Ellers 76 of Guilderland died Wednesday morning November 17, 2004 at home after a long illness.Born in Staten Island, NY, Louise was the daughter of the late Edwin and Margaret Garvey and a graduate of Troy High School. Louise worked for New York Telephone Co. as a telephone operator for over 20 years retiring in 1971. She...

Charlotte Schaperjahn

Charlotte Schaperjahn

Nov 16, 2004

Charlotte M. Schaperjahn 69 of Oakdale Avenue died Tuesday November 16, 2004 at the Avenue Nursing and Rehabilitation Center after a short illness. Born in Schenectady she is the daughter of Mildred (Roehr) Mathias of Schenectady and the late William Mathias. A graduate of Mont Pleasant High School, Charlotte worked at the Schenectady County Library while in school, and...

Fwarren Grindrod

Fwarren Grindrod

Nov 15, 2004

F. Warren Grindrod 94 of Ashley River Road, formerly of Queensbury died Monday November 15, 2004 at home after a short illness. Born and educated at Classical High School in Lynn, MA he was the son of the late John and Mary (Condon) Grindrod. A graduate of the General Electric apprentice course, Warren worked for the GE in Lynn,...

Jacob Walz

Jacob Walz

Nov 12, 2004

Jacob E. Walz 101 formerly of Pauline Avenue died Friday November 12, 2004 at Kingsway Arms Nursing Home. Born in Ottenbronn, Germany Jacob moved to the area in 1923 from Germany. He worked for the General Electric Company for over 42 years retiring in 1966.He was a member of the GE ? century club, the Schenectady Turnverein, a former...

Stella Fowler

Stella Fowler

Nov 11, 2004

Stella J. Fowler 74 formerly of Campbell Avenue died Friday evening November 11, 2004 at home surrounded by her family. Born in Lake Placid, NY, she was the wife for 47 years of Roy J. Fowler Jr. whom died in 1995. A homemaker, Stella enjoyed bowling and loved the outdoors especially camping and was a member of Eddy Senior...

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