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 G. Strohmaier

Robert G. Strohmaier

Apr 3, 2024

Robert (Bob) Strohmaier, 82, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 3rd, 2024 after a short illness.

Bob graduated from Mt. Pleasant High school in 1960. He then went on and received an Associate Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Hudson Valley Community College in 1964. He went to work for NY State Dept. of Transportation as a Civil...

Donna Lee Zobie

Donna Lee Zobie

Mar 30, 2024

Donna Lee Zobie, 78, of Rotterdam passed away peacefully at Ellis Hospital on Saturday March 30, 2024, with her son's Corey and Aaron and niece Deborah by her side.  Born in Niskayuna on September 30, 1945, she was the daughter of the late Donald and Ruth (Gillett) Sehl.

Donna was employed as an injection mold specialist for...

Dominick H. Digirolamo

Dominick H. Digirolamo

Mar 30, 2024

Dominick H. DiGirolamo, 77, of Rotterdam passed away on Saturday March 30, 2024 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Dominick was born in Ashville, North Carolina, on December 5, 1946, he was the son of the late Harold and Gwendolyn (Hensley) DiGirolamo.

He worked for the Freihofer Baking Company in Albany for many years.

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Kathleen Spero

Kathleen Spero

Mar 22, 2024

No Obituary published.

Norma Gomes

Norma Gomes

Mar 18, 2024

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Karl J. Paige

Karl J. Paige

Mar 10, 2024

Karl J. Paige, 65, of Schenectady passed away on Sunday March 10, 2024 at home. Born In Schenectady, he was the son of the late Ronald and Camilla (Monteleone) Paige.

He is predeceased by his brother Wesley Paige.

Karl is survived by his daughter Tabitha Weldon, his siblings Jesse Paige, Jeff Paige, Rocco Monteleone, Shirley...

Thelma Irene Insero

Thelma Irene Insero

Mar 8, 2024

Thelma Irene Gauvreau-Insero. East Greenbush - In Loving memory of our Mother, Thelma Irene Gauvreau-Insero 95, passed away at St. Peter’s Hospital on March 8, 2024. Born in Albany, NY on November 22, 1928.  She was the daughter of the late Frank Gauvreau and Genevieve (Martin) Gauvreau.  She was also predeceased by her four sisters and one brother.

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James J. Legere

James J. Legere

Mar 7, 2024

James J. Legere, 92, of Scotia passed away on Thursday March 7, 2024 at the Glendale Home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Schenectady, the 12th of 13 children of the late Charles and Margaret (Ballmes) Legere.

He proudly served his country in the NY Air National Guard retiring after 20 years of service. Jim was...

Irene J. Liberatore

Irene J. Liberatore

Mar 5, 2024

Irene Jeanette Liberatore (O'Connell), 81, of Rotterdam, NY, passed away at her home on March 5, 2024.

Irene was born in Schenectady on November 26, 1942, to the late Harold and Jeanette O’Connell.  She was sister to the late George (late Marilyn) O’Connell.  Irene was a graduate of Mont Pleasant High School and Mildred Elley’s secretarial program....

Lucy J. Spoth

Lucy J. Spoth

Mar 5, 2024

Lucy J. Spoth,84 left this life on earth on March 5th.

She passed in her sleep to heaven where she reunites with her parents Matthew and Lucy Pillig.Lucy is survived by her sister Anne Rosecrans

And her brother Richard Pillig. She is survived by her children, Carey Rabideau, Lynette Rabideau, Laurie Ann Rabideau, Curtis Rabideau,...

Mary Moran-Raymond

Mary Moran-Raymond

Mar 5, 2024

Mary L. Moran-Raymond, 71, of Scotia passed away at Ellis Hospital on Tuesday, March 5,2024. Born in Kingston, New York, Mary was the daughter of the late Francis and Louise (Natale) Moran.

Mary was a graduate of Kingston High School and continued her education at Suny Albany where she graduated with a nursing degree. She later became...

Robert Jarvis

Robert Jarvis

Mar 4, 2024

Robert A. Jarvis, 73, of Scotia, passed away on March 4, 2024 at Ellis Hospital.

Born in Niskayuna, New York, Robert was the son of the late Harold and Helen (Ciampi) Jarvis.

Robert proudly served his country in the United States Air Force

For many years Robert worked for Schenectady County Community College...

Elizabeth Shuhart

Elizabeth Shuhart

Mar 4, 2024

Elizabeth Shuhart, 41, of Schenectady passed away on March 4, 2024 at her home.

Born in Ithaca, New York, Elizabeth was the daughter of Patricia Murtha.

She is survived by her daughters Jasmyn Grose, Jayda Grose, Jessica Grose and Aaliyah Bailey, her brother Robert Ellis and her sister Tanya Ellis. Elizabeth is also survived by...

Margaret R. Tenhoeve

Margaret R. Tenhoeve

Mar 4, 2024

Margaret Tenhoeve,52 of Rotterdam, passed away on March 4, 2024 at her home.

Born in Schenectady, New York, Margaret was the daughter of the late Richard Countermine and Lenora (LaFreniere) Countermine of Rotterdam.

Maragaret was a homemaker and adored cats.

In addition to her mother, Margaret is survived by her son Zackary Tenhoeve,...

Ann M. Reohr

Ann M. Reohr

Mar 3, 2024

Ann M. Reohr, 85, passed away at her home on Sunday March 3, 2024 of natural causes.

Born in Niskayuna, NY, Ann was the daughter of the late Reginald and Ruth (Davenport) Martin.

After Ann graduated from St. Joseph’s School, she went on to study nursing, where she received her LPN from The Ellis School...

Cecilia M. Heydrick

Cecilia M. Heydrick

Mar 3, 2024

Cecilia (Cindy) Heydrick, 62, of Schenectady passed away at home surrounded by family on Sunday, March 3, 2024 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Born in Schenectady, she was the daughter of John and Diane (Bruzdzinski) Rourke.

Cindy grew up in Schenectady with three younger brothers and many close aunts, uncles, and cousins. As a...

Jean E. Machin

Jean E. Machin

Mar 2, 2024

Jean E. Machin, 86, of Rotterdam passed away at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady on Saturday March 2, 2024. Born in Oneida, NY, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Grace (Boyer) Nazzitto.

The family moved to Norwich, NY where after graduation from Norwich High School, graduated from the Binghamton School of Nursing as Registered Nurse...

John J. Wolken

John J. Wolken

Mar 2, 2024

John J. Wolken, 57, of Niskayuna, NY passed away with his family by his side on March 2, 2024. He was born May 31, 1966, in Queens, NY to Alice (McGinn) and Martin Wolken.

John was born with cerebral palsy but being in a wheelchair never stopped him from enjoying life to the fullest. John spent much...

Joyce M. Bourdreau

Joyce M. Bourdreau

Mar 1, 2024

Joyce M. Bourdreau, 83, of Schenectady passed away at the Grand Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Guilderland on Friday March 1, 2024. Born in Canastota, NY, she was the daughter of the late Peter and Esther (Clark) Bourdreau..

She was employed for many years for New York State in maintenance and later grading state exams.

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William M. Shafer

William M. Shafer

Feb 20, 2024

William M. Shafer, Sr, 84, of the  town of Princetown, Schenectady, NY, passed away peacefully at his home on February 20, 2024, after a courageous, long-fought, battle with cancer. He was born March 27, 1940 in Carlisle, NY, to Alton Parker and Juliette (Van Buren) Shafer. Bill loved hunting with his bow and arrow, muzzleloader, and guns, and everyone...

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