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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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David C. Milliman

David C. Milliman

Sep 15, 2026

David C. Milliman Sr., 73, of Schenectady, NY, passed away at home on September 15, 2026.



Dave lived a full and colorful life. Over the years he worked in roofing and siding, drove for Capital District Dairy, worked for Coca-Cola, and eventually retired as a truck driver for Stericycle.



He was a tell-it-like-it-is kind of guy who loved to bust chops, make...

Floyd "Skip" Slater

Floyd "Skip" Slater

Sep 13, 2026

Floyd “Skip” E. Slater entered into eternal rest on September 13, 2026, with his two boys by his side. His family was the greatest joy of his life, and he made sure they knew it, saying “I love you” as often as he could, right until the very end.

Born September 1, 1936, in the Town of Wright to Alfred and...

William D. Battaglino

William D. Battaglino

Sep 8, 2026

William D. Battaglino, affectionately known as “Bill” and “Batman,” 77, of Schenectady, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at Ellis Hospital.

Born on August 13, 1949, in Schenectady, NY, Bill was the son of the late Edward and Agnes Battaglino and one of their two children. He grew up with a love for fishing and...

Eileen T. Zocco

Eileen T. Zocco

Sep 6, 2026

Eileen Theresa Zocco, 74, of Rotterdam, New York, passed away on September 6, 2026, at St. Peter’s Hospital in Albany. She leaves behind a legacy of compassion, laughter, and love that will remain in the hearts of all who knew her.

Eileen was funny, generous, strong‑willed, outspoken, and entirely her own person. She could make you laugh, tell you exactly what...

Zofia Helena Mazur

Zofia Helena Mazur

Sep 6, 2026



Schenectady – It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Zofia Helena Mazur. Zofia passed away on September 6, 2026, at the age of 88, following a long and exhausting illness.She was born on May 15, 1938, the daughter of Józef Mikus and Julianna Mikus (née Rzepka). Her family survived the...

Susan H. Houpt

Susan H. Houpt

Sep 5, 2026

Susan Haigh Houpt (born Susan Phyllis Haigh) passed away on September 5, 2026, after a decade‑long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease.

Susan was born on September 7, 1945, in San Diego, CA, but proudly grew up in Dorchester, Massachusetts, alongside her younger siblings, Nancy and Robert. A star pupil and avid reader, she graduated from the prestigious Girls’ Latin School in Boston....

Christine O. Griffith

Christine O. Griffith

Aug 24, 2026

Obituary Published shortly.

Heidi E. Sinclair

Heidi E. Sinclair

Aug 12, 2026

Heidi E. Sinclair

April 24, 1966 – August 12, 2026

Schenectady, NY

It is with deep sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Heidi E. Sinclair of Schenectady, NY. Heidi passed away on August 12, 2026.

Heidi was born in Queens, NY to the late John and E. Beth (Hall) Sinclair. She is survived by her brother, Jeremy and his wife Hope Sinclair...

Lewis W. Callahan

Lewis W. Callahan

Aug 11, 2026

Lewis W. Callahan, 83, passed away peacefully on August 11, 2026. Born on February 12, 1943, Lewis was a graduate of Draper High School and Schenectady Community College. He dedicated his career to metallurgy, working for both General Electric and Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory (KAPL).

A lifelong member of the Iroquois Rod and Gun Club, he could often be found enjoying...

Audrey W. Wade

Audrey W. Wade

Aug 7, 2026

Audrey W. Wade passed away peacefully with her husband by her side, on August 7, 2026.

Audrey W. Wade lived a long beautiful, and love-filled life alongside her husband Robert E. Wade, with whom she shared 75 years of marriage.

Together Audrey and Robert built a life and a family that became their greatest legacy. They raised 4 children, Crystal DeLorenzo (Gregory),...

Louise E. Chaplin

Louise E. Chaplin

Aug 5, 2026

REXFORD -- Louise Estelle Chaplin, age 88, of Rexford, NY, passed away on August

5, 2026.

She was born on October 7, 1937 in Sacramento, CA to William and Selma Makiney.

She graduated from McClatchy H.S. and worked as a model and beautician for Luzern

Cosmetics.

On May 7, 1959 , she married Major Richard Clinton Chaplin. Together, they built a life

together in the Air...

Amanda DeLuccie

Amanda DeLuccie

Aug 2, 2026

Amanda Marie DeLuccie was born on August 28, 1979, in Utica, New York, to Frederick Leo DeLuccie and Margaret Ann DeAngelis. She had two older brothers.

 Amanda's father was a military man, which meant relocating the family often. Two notable locations were Alaska and the state of Maryland, where Amanda met her best friend, Tiko Brown. 

Upon returning to New York State,...

Lynn M. Chilton

Lynn M. Chilton

Jul 30, 2026

Lynn M. Chilton of Rotterdam, New York, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by the love of her immediate family, on July 30, 2026. She was born on September 5, 1967, in Port Jervis, New York. Lynn grew up primarily in Duanesburg, New York, where she attended Duanesburg High School and met the love of her life, Dean Chilton. Shortly...

James R. Wagoner

James R. Wagoner

Jul 29, 2026

It is with heavy hearts, but plenty of smiles, that we share the passing of James "Jim" R. Wagoner, 77, of Rotterdam, who peacefully passed away at home on Wednesday, July 29, 2026.

A graduate of SUNY Delhi, Jim dedicated 30 years to the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets as a Senior Supervisor. Outside of work, he was...

Janice V. Fuller

Janice V. Fuller

Jul 25, 2026

Janice V. Fuller, 69, of Dolgeville formerly of Schenectady passed away at Albany Medical Center on Saturday July 25, 2026. She was born in Schenectady.

She was a consumer in the Lexington ARC program. Janice was also a member of the Princetown Ridge day program.

Funeral Services for Janice will be Tuesday August 4, 2026 at 11AM at the Bond Funeral Home...

Chlorenda A. Brennan

Chlorenda A. Brennan

Jul 22, 2026

Corine Brennan, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on July 22, 2026, in Belmont, MA. She was 84 years old.

Born in Troy, NY, on June 10, 1942, Corine grew up in New York and graduated from Mount Pleasant High School. She was the cherished daughter of Frank Latrell and Virginia Brooks Latrell.

Corine shared over 25 years...

Bertha Kriegler

Bertha Kriegler

Jul 22, 2026

Bertha Kriegler was born in Bronx NY on 5/18/1929 and passed away on 7/22/26 due to complications caused by pneumonia. She was preceeded in death by her husband of 42 years, Joseph Kriegler her mother, Libby Steinman, father Joseph Zarember, her sisters, Hannah Sidofsky and Pearl Tissavary and more recently by her beloved brother, Harold Zarember. She is survived by...

Mark P. Mateunas

Mark P. Mateunas

Jul 16, 2026

Mark P. Mateunas, 74, of Schenectady  passed away at home on Thursday July 16, 2026. Born in Amsterdam, he was the son of the late Edward and Stella (Uncher) Mateunas.

He was a graduate of Clarkson University. Mark was employed as an engineer for the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, retiring in 2007.

Mark was passionate about bowling and loved...

Clarence Debnam

Clarence Debnam

Jul 11, 2026

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