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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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Paul Ruller
Nov 5, 2004
Paul E Ruller of Schenectady died unexpectedly Friday morning November 5, 2004 at Ellis Hospital. Born in Gloversville, Paul was the son of Hope(Carr) Ruller of Gloversville and the late Jacob Ruller. An employee of the city of Schenectady, Paul was a long time President of the civil service union. He started in 1988 as a Schenectady Police dispatcher,...
Bruce Hopson
Nov 5, 2004
Bruce C. Hopson, 62, of Rosendale Road Niskayuna died Friday November 5, 2004 at home after a long illness. Bruce was born in Albany, NY and is the son of the late Adam Hopson and Doris (Duell) Hopson. He lived most of his life in the Latham area. Bruce was employed since 1962 as a Field Service Engineer for...
Rose Markus
Nov 2, 2004
Rose Jungle Markus Rotterdam, NY Rose Jungle Markus 92 of Rotterdam died Tuesday November 2, 2004 at Ellis Hospital. Born in Hastings on Hudson, NY, Rose was the wife of the late Joseph P. Markus who died in 1998 and is survived by a daughter Maryann Reinitz of Niskayuna ,2 grandsons and a great grandson. Services were held private...
Carmela Negosh
Oct 23, 2004
Carmela Albanese Negosh 94 of Rotterdam died Saturday October 23,2004 at Ellis Hospital. Born in Schenectady she was t he daughter of the late Angelo and Angela (Gentile) Catalano. A homemaker, Carme la was a member of Our Lady of the Assumption Church and the Rosary Society and was a charter member of the Rotterdam Senior Citizens. Carmela was...
David Guzewski
Oct 21, 2004
David E. Guzewski 58 of Schenectady passed away suddenly Thursday October 21, 2004 at his home. Born in Schenectady he is the son of Ada (Banner) Guzewski of Schenectady and the late Edward V. Guzewski. A graduate of Mont Pleasant High School, David worked for Local 2 of the Bricklayers, Mason and Plasterer Union in Albany for over 41...
Gerald Lee
Oct 19, 2004
Gerald Hawkins Lee 87 of Rotterdam died Tuesday October 19, 2004 at Ellis Hospital after a brief illness. Born in Ballston Spa he was the son of the late Arthur and Georgiana (Hawkins) Lee. A graduate of Saratoga High School, Albany Business College and Bentley College, Gerald served with the Army Air Corps in the Pacific Theater during WWII....
Esther Rohland
Oct 16, 2004
Esther Schermerhorn Rohland 98 formerly of Oaklawn Avenue died Saturday morning October 16, 2004 at the Heritage Home for Women after a long illness. Born in Rotterdam she was the daughter of the late John and Edna Swatling. A graduate of Oneonta Normal School ,she work as a teacher in the Draper School System from 1924 until her retirement...
Juanita Laska
Oct 15, 2004
Juanita Michaelson Laska 75of Caroline Ave died October 15, 2004 at kingsway Arms Nursing Home.Born in Missouri she was the daughter of the Late jessie and Hazel Michaelson and wife of the late Joseph Laska. Survived by he son michael Preddice and wife Lori of Scotia. Services on monday afternoon At 2:30pm at Bond Funeral Home.Calling hour from 1;30...
Stephen Machovic
Oct 14, 2004
Stephen J. Machovic 94 of Rotterdam died Thursday October 14, 2004 at home after a short illness. Born in Johnstown, he was the son of the late Frank and Margaret (Sefchick) Machovic. Stephen worked for the General Electric Company for over 24 years retiring in 1975 as a crane follower. He was also a member of Our Lady of...
James Mccrary
Oct 7, 2004
James S. McCrary 78 of Ballston Avenue died Thursday October 7, 2004 at Ellis Hospital after a short illness. Born in Barbour County, Alabama James was the son of the late Joseph and Audrey (Stedman) McCrary. James lived in Thomaston, Ga. and moved to the Scotia area in 1947.A WWII Marine Veteran, James worked for the General Electric Company...
Margaret Taber
Oct 2, 2004
Margaret L. Taber 84 of Schenectady died Saturday October 2 ,2004 at her daughters home after a long illness. Born in Otsego,NY she worked as a private duty nurse and was a former member of Mt. Pleasant Reformed Church. She was predeceased by her husband Arthur Taber and a son Arthur Taber Jr. Survivor's include two children Katherine Kahn...
Mary Caban
Sep 28, 2004
Mary Caban 82 of Hetcheltown Road formerly of Schenectady died Monday September 28, 2004 at Glendale Nursing home after a long illness. Born in Schenectady she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Catherine Caban. A homemaker, Mary had worked at the Spaulding Ball Factory and a glove factory in Schenectady at one time. Survivors include a sister;...
Winifred Dalcero
Sep 28, 2004
Winifred J. Dalcero 79 of Glenville died Tuesday September 28, 2004 at Baptist Health Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Scotia. Born in Fordham, N.Y., she was the daughter of the late Samuel and Anna Julia Wernli. A homemaker Winifred loved bingo and was a die hard Yankee fan. She was the wife of the late Edward Dalcero who she...
Robert Famolaro
Sep 25, 2004
Robert A. Famolaro, 53, of Lorraine Avenue Rotterdam died Saturday September 25, 2004 at Albany Medical Center after a short illness. Robert was the son of the late Anthony and Genevieve (DiPierro) Famolaro. He was born and raised in Utica, NY and moved to Rotterdam, NY in 1972.Robert was a self employed carpet installer with his brother Michael for...
William Kelone
Sep 22, 2004
William J. Kelone Schenectady, NY William J. Kelone, 75, of Union Street, Schenectady died Wednesday, September 22, 2004 at Ellis Hospital. Born in Brooklyn, NY, he was the son of the late Robert & Margaret Kelone. He was the owner and tile setter with the Precision Tile Co. for 30 years. Prior to that he was a NYC police...
Cynthia M Pelletier
Sep 15, 2004
Cynthia M. Pelletier, 44, of Sulfur Springs Road, Rotterdam died Wednesday September 15, 2004 at Albany Medical Center after a long illness. Born in Schenectady, she was the daughter of William and Lottie (Cislo) LaRoe. Cynthia was married on April 29, 1979 to Brian Pelletier. Cynthia was a secretary with the Town of Rotterdam Police Department - Detective Division...
Anthony Costa
Sep 13, 2004
Anthony J. Costa 89 of Schenectady died Monday September 13, 2004 at Ellis Hospital. Born in Albany, he was the son of the late Nicholas and Florence Costa. Tony was a mechanic for the Army Depot for over 20 years and later worked at SUNY Albany in building maintenance for 10 years before retiring. A WW II Army veteran...
Lilyan Wagschall Schneider
Sep 12, 2004
Lilyan Wagschall Schneider 90 of Southgate Drive died Sunday September 12, 2004 at The Avenue Nursing Center in Schenectady. Born in Schenectady she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Julia Kollath. A graduate of Mont Pleasant High School, she worked in sales for the JoAnn Company and Albert's for over 37 years and was a former teacher's...
Anthony Tucci
Sep 11, 2004
Anthony James Tucci 84 formerly of Lynn Street died Saturday September 11, 2004 at Ellis Hospital. Born in Cooperstown, NY he was the son of the late Domenick and Mary Jane (Shelly) Tucci. Anthony worked in the meat department at L & M Market in Schenectady for many years before his retirement. Anthony was also a self employed painter...
Richard T Agoney Ii
Sep 11, 2004
Richard T. Agoney II, 40 of Schenectady died Saturday September 11, 2004 in Knox, NY. Born in Plattsburgh, NY, he was the son of Richard T. and Carol Ann (VanBuren) Agoney of Hadley, NY. A 1982 graduate of Niskayuna High School, Richard had worked at Saratoga County Animal Shelter for many years. He was a member of the Eagles...
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