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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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Douglas N Hallenbeck
Aug 6, 2023
Douglas N. Hallenbeck, 73, of Rotterdam passed away on Sunday August 6, 2023 at the Schenectady Center. Born in Albany, he was the son of the late Hollis and Jean Hallenbeck. He was employed as a Master Control Engineer for Fox 23 in Albany. Douglas had many hobbies, including building model rockets, restoring tractors and was an avid amateur...
James "Jim" Hoteling
Aug 6, 2023
James “Jim” Hoteling Macedon – Jim went to meet his Lord and Savior on Sunday evening, August 6th. He passed peacefully at home after a long illness with his wife by his side. He was predeceased by his parents: Chauncey Henry and Elva (Wilbur) Hoteling, his favorite Aunt and Uncle, Barbara and Victor Hoteling, and cousin Janet Gangell. Jim...
Lauren Ashley Logerfo
Aug 5, 2023
Lauren Ashley Logerfo, age 33, of Rotterdam, unexpectedly passed away Saturday, August 5, 2023, at her home, after a longterm illness. Lauren was a loving daughter, sister, and proud aunt. Lauren was born on January 1, 1990 to her loving parents, Rich Logerfo and Dawn Ecker. After attending Ballston Spa High School, she went on to graduate from The...
Marlene Smith (Martin)
Jul 29, 2023
Marlene Smith, 87, of Rotterdam passed away on Saturday July 29, 2023 at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady. Born in Schenectady, she was the daughter of the late James and Mildred ( Porter) Martin. She was the former owner and operator of Jewett’s Motor Court in Schenectady. Besides her parents, Marlene is predeceased by her brother James Martin, her sister...
Anita Parente
Jul 29, 2023
Our mom, Anita, passed away peacefully in her home with her son, Kevin, and nurse, Stacey, by her side. Anita and John were married May 2, 1946 and they spent 72 years together. Mom was blessed with four children, Elena, Kathy, Johnny Michael, and Kevin as well as her beautiful grandchildren, Bryan, Danielle, Savarra, and great-grandchildren Christan, Jordyn, and...
Helen Urban
Jul 25, 2023
Urban, Helen C SCHENECTADY Helen passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, July 25th, 2023, surrounded by the love of her family and loyal dog, Koko. Helen was a lifelong member of Bellevue Reformed Church. She was comforted by the thought of being reunited with her loved ones in Heaven. Helen felt a strong spiritual connection to Jesus and...
Russell C Harrington
Jul 25, 2023
Russell C. Harrington, 83, of Duanesburg passed away on Tuesday July 25, 2023 at Albany Medical Center. He was the son of the late Myron and Elsie (Cleiss) Harrington. He was a graduate of Mont Pleasant High School and received a degree in Civil Engineering from Hudson Valley Community College. Russell was a member of the Rotterdam Eagles and...
James Bronson
Jul 22, 2023
James Edward Bronson, entered eternal rest on Saturday July 22, 2023 at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady, NY. Born on January 7th, 1965 as a fraternal twin boy to Ruth E. Tindle Bronson and Charles H. Bronson Sr, in Port Chester, NY. He is the 10th of 11 children. He attended the Yonkers Public School System and remained a resident...
Racquel Jean Harris
Jul 22, 2023
Racquel Harris beautiful soul returned to eternal life on July 22, 2023 at the precious age of forty-eight peacefully. Racquel loved her entire family and absolutely loved seeing family together. Family meant the world to her and she was loved by them.She was intentional with keeping in touch with family and friends because relationships were important to her.Most of...
Reid N Jewett
Jul 19, 2023
Reid Norman Jewett formerly of Schenectady, NY passed away on July 19, 2023, at the age of 80. Reid was born in Schenectady, NY on February 27, 1943, to Marshall and Geraldine Jewett. Reid was preceded in death by his beautiful wife of 47 years, Sandra Danzig Jewett also from Schenectady, NY. Reid graduated from Schalmont High School in...
Gladys Moore
Jul 18, 2023
Scotia, NY - Gladys A. Relyea-Moore (Nee: Elmendorf), 101, passed away on Tuesday, June 18, 2023 at Baptist Nursing and Rehab in Scotia, New York. She was born in Schenectady, New York on May 2, 1922 a daughter of Wendell H. and Helen (Lawson) Elmendorf. Gladys was a 1940 graduate of Mont Pleasant High School. Following high school, she...
John "Mac" Sinclair
Jul 16, 2023
John "Mac" Sinclair, 85, od Manhattan, NYC passed away peacefully on July 16, 2023 at Samaritan Hospital. John was born in Pottsville, Arkansas and was the son of Erskin Boyce Sinclair and Romaine (Glass) Sinclair. He graduated from Arkansas Tech and continued studies of music in Paris, France. He loved to travel, was an avid reader and enjoyed the...
Virginia Barbara Grant
Jul 15, 2023
On July 15th at the age of 98, Virginia Barbara Grant ascended to heaven. Born in Schenectady, Virginia was the daughter of the late Paolo and Rosina (Puorto) Coco and a 1944 Graduate of Nott Terrace High School. Growing up on Front Street in the Stockade, Virginia retired from NYS Department of Tax and Finance after many years of...
Rodney P "Scooter" Hayes
Jul 15, 2023
It is with our deepest sadness to announce the death of Rodney P. Hayes, 48, of Niskayuna, NY who passed away on July 15, 2023, at Albany Medical Center with family by his side. Rodney is survived by his beloved parents Bertis “Tom” Hayes and Deborah (Aldi) Hayes Lichtenwalner and her husband David, his loving aunts Sandy, Lu Emma...
Charles Goodwin Sr
Jul 10, 2023
Charles H. “Pocky” Goodwin Sr. 63, passed away on Monday afternoon July 10th at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady, NY. Born in Buffalo, NY, Charles was the son of the late Frederick and Shirley (Bull) Goodwin and a graduate of Watervliet High School in 1978. A Truck Driver for the past 7 years for Adirondack Beverage Company in Scotia, Charles...
Sharon Rose Layton
Jul 6, 2023
Sharon Layton, 60, passed away on Thursday July 6, 2023 at home in Guilderland. Born in Schenectady, she was the daughter of the late Ralph and Mary (Roth) Layton. She was a resident with the Center for Disabilities for many years. The Layton family wish to express their deepest gratitude to the Center and their staff for the wonderful...
Jeffrey Cooper
Jul 4, 2023
Jeffrey A. Cooper 65, passed away unexpectedly at Schenectady Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation on Tuesday July 4th. Born in Schenectady, Jeffrey was the son of Frances (DiLorenzo) Cooper of Rotterdam and the Late Earl Cooper. An independent Vendor for Mastroianni Brothers in Schenectady for over 34 years, Jeffrey enjoyed camping, fishing, trains and was a diehard fan and...
Lois Waters
Jul 2, 2023
Lois H. Waters 79, passed away on Sunday evening July 2nd at Baptist Health Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Scotia, NY. Born in Albany, NY, Lois was the daughter of the late Carl and Marion Foster and a graduate of SUNY Cobleskill. A homemaker, Lois was predeceased by her husband Robert Waters. Lois is survived by her children: Yvonne...
Joshua Yergeau
Jul 2, 2023
Joshua David Yergeau, 40. Burlington, Vermont/Schenectady, NY. Joshua lost his long struggle with addiction on Sunday, July 2nd, 2023 while at the home of his mother in Schenectady, NY. Joshua grew up in Swanton, Vermont and spent his adult life in Burlington, VT, Albany and Schenectady NY. He was an avid gamer, and a talented guitarist. He was very...
Derrick M Lucas
Jun 24, 2023
Derrick M. Lucas,46, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday June 24th in Lake George Village, NY. Born in Palm Beach Florida, Derrick was the son of Shirleen Lucas of Schenectady and the late Edward W. Stone. Derrick grew up in Schenectady NY, settling in the Village of Scotia NY. A Union Welder and Forklift Operator for Adirondack Beverage in Scotia...
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