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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Angela R. Van De Mark

Angela R. Van De Mark

Jan 1, 2024

Angela R. Van De Mark, 87, of Princetown, died Monday morning, January 1, 2024, peacefully at home surrounded by family.

Angela was born on March 22, 1936, in Schenectady to Philip DiMaggio and his wife Levia Farina. She graduated from Nott Terrace High School in 1954 and married her high school sweetheart, Charles Van De Mark in...

Dale E. Fuller

Dale E. Fuller

Dec 31, 2023

Dale E. Fuller, 75, passed away on Sunday morning, December 31, 2023 at home with her loving family by her side.

Born in Niskayuna, New York, on October 10, 1948, Dale was the daughter of the late Dominick and Doris DiLorenzo and a graduate of Scotia Glenville High School.

She experienced great joy at being...

Bertha May Crosby

Bertha May Crosby

Dec 30, 2023

Bertha (Bertie) May (Tenace) Crosby, June 28, 1930-December 30, 2023. Daughter of Anthony Joseph Tenace and Ina Myrtle (Place) Tenace.

Bertie was from that generation of classic, elegant Schenectady women who shopped at all the beautiful stores that used to thrive downtown. She was an extraordinarily strong woman who raised four kids and then went to college,...

Marion A. Legere

Marion A. Legere

Dec 30, 2023

Marion A. Legere, 103, of Duanesburg passed away at home on Saturday December 30, 2023

Marion was born and educated in Schenectady. She was the daughter of the late George and Virginia Slingerland. She was a graduate of the former Draper High School.

Marion, an accomplished seamstress, loved working out at the gym and spending...

Allison J. Schultz

Allison J. Schultz

Dec 28, 2023

Allison J. Schultz, 48, of Scotia passed away at home on Thursday December 28, 2023. Born in Niskayuna she is the daughter of Donald and Shawn (Tyburn) Schultz of Pattersonville.

She was self employed as a registered nurse providing home health care.

Allison was funny, outgoing, and liked to read. She was passionate about the...

Barbara J. Van Etten

Barbara J. Van Etten

Dec 27, 2023

Barbara Jeanette Van Etten (nee Montgomery) passed away peacefully Wednesday, December 27, 2023.

She is preceded in death by her husband Lawrence P. Van Etten and brother James E. Montgomery.

She is survived by her brother George L. Montomery, son Robin R. Van Etten (Sandy), daughter Elizabeth A. White (George), two grandchildren Christine A. DeMello...

Madeline Hyatt

Madeline Hyatt

Dec 27, 2023

Madeline D. Hyatt, formerly of Clifton Park passed away peacefully on December 27, 2023 at Capstone Nursing Home in Amsterdam at the age of 104.

Madeline was born on May 8, 1919 in Scotia, NY; daughter of Alphonso Monini and Mary Giardano.  She was predeceased by her husband of 46 years, Darwin Hyatt.  Also predeceased by her...

Donald R. Charboneau Jr.

Donald R. Charboneau Jr.

Dec 25, 2023

Donald Charboneau Jr 59 passed away suddenly on Christmas day. He was born and raised in Schenectady, NY. He served in the army in the early 1980's where he was honorably discharged. Donny loved all things electronics and enjoyed his time learning how to fix things and playing World Of Warcraft. He was also a lifelong fan of 80's...

Jeannine Butler

Jeannine Butler

Dec 22, 2023

Services are private.

Bernice Hampton

Bernice Hampton

Dec 22, 2023

Bernice Lou Hampton, 70, of Rotterdam, New York, passed away on December 22nd, 2023 with family at her side.  Bernice was born on May 31, 1953 to Francis E. Bronec and Ellen Ames Bronec in Fort Benton, Montana.

Bernice was survived by her children, Michelle L. Hart and James M. Hampton (Candi), former son-in-law Thomas Hart, her...

Jana A. Harris

Jana A. Harris

Dec 22, 2023

Jana A. Harris passed away peacefully December 22,2023 with her granddaughter Shelby by her side at St. Peters Hospital.

Born Joan Ann Bryniarski to parents Stanley and Natalie Bryniarski, survived by daughters Patricia (Kenneth) Dupont, Deborah Burrows, and brother Stanley (Stephanie) Bryniarski, grandchildren John and Shelby Burrows and Melissa Aldrich, great grandchildren Natalee and Alan Aldrich and...

Keith E. Olmer

Keith E. Olmer

Dec 20, 2023

Keith Olmer died peacefully on December 20, 2023, in Schenectady, NY after a sudden and severe illness at the age of 48.

Keith is survived by parents, Jeff and Evelyn of Wilton, NY; wife Jennifer (Fox), children Phoebe and Keira; and brother, Erik.

Keith was born November 10, 1975, in Mineola, NY to parents Jeff...

Joyce M. Hooker

Joyce M. Hooker

Dec 18, 2023

Joyce M. Hooker, 89, of Rotterdam passed away peacefully at home on Monday December 18, 2023. Born in Schenectady, she was the daughter of the late Gus and Mildred (Fajkowski) Kluth.

She was a graduate of the Mildred Elley School. Joyce was employed as a secretary for the Mohonasen School District. She was a member of Zion...

Ethel L. Agresta

Ethel L. Agresta

Dec 14, 2023

Ethel (DeLuke) Agresta, passed away peacefully while surrounded by her family on December 14, 2023. Ethel lived a full life of 94 years, 71 of those years married to her loving husband Ernest, who she is now reunited with in Heaven.

Born and raised in Duanesburg, she was the daughter of John and Theresa DeLuke. Ethel grew...

Joseph J. Hilko

Joseph J. Hilko

Dec 10, 2023

Joseph J. Hilko passed peacefully on December 10, 2023 at The Schenectady Center with family at his side.

He was born on December 12, 1943 and was the son of the late Joseph S. Hilko and Catherine Sarnecky.

Joe grew up in Schenectady, graduated from Mont Pleasant High School and went on to graduate from...

Martha Joseph

Martha Joseph

Dec 8, 2023

Martha Joseph, 63, of Schenectady passed away peacefully on Friday December 8, 2023 at Ellis Hospital. Born in Guyana, she was the daughter of Arnold and Eloise (James) Langevine.

She was employed for many years as a Patient Care Technician in New York City at Mary Immaculate and St. Joseph’s Hospitals.

Martha was a member...

Calvin James Gentile

Calvin James Gentile

Dec 5, 2023

Calvin James Gentile was born on Friday, December 1, 2023 at Albany Medical Center. He was welcomed by his loving parents, Bryan and Kim Gentile, and cared for by the absolute best team of doctors, nurses, respiratory therapists, and medical staff in the Albany Med NICU. Calvin spent time with his dear family and friends and felt a lifetime...

Edna Geppner

Edna Geppner

Dec 5, 2023

Services are private.

Marlene F. Budka

Marlene F. Budka

Dec 4, 2023

Marlene F. Budka, 88, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 4, 2023.

Marlene was born in Albany, N.Y. on August 17, 1935, to the late Bertrand and Laura (Rennie)Yetto.

She was a lifelong resident of Schenectady.

After graduating from Draper High School in 1954, she worked as a receptionist for Sealy Mattress Co....

Dolores R. Fonda

Dolores R. Fonda

Dec 1, 2023

Dolores R. Fonda, 91, of Rotterdam, passed away on December 1, 2023, at Kingsway Arms Nursing Home in Schenectady.  Born in Schenectady on March 14, 1932, Dolores is the daughter of the late Paul and Ruth (Johnson) Arbour.

Dolores sang beautifully and as a child was a weekly soloist on the radio show, The Children’s Hour.  A...

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