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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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Pamela E. Noyes
Dec 9, 2025
Noyes, Pamela, East Greenbush.
Pam Noyes, 69, of East Greenbush passed away peacefully at Cobleskill Regional Hospital on December 9, 2025 after a courageous medical course.
Pam was born in Troy, the daughter of Kenneth and Delores Boom. She lived a happy childhood in Valley Falls, NY and went on to graduate from Hoosic Valley Central School in 1974. Pam married her...
Winthrop "Big Rick" A. Ford Sr.
Dec 7, 2025
Winthrop A Ford, Sr., affectionally known as Rickey or Big Rick, peacefully entered eternal rest on the same date as his father, December 7, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. He was united in marriage to his wife, Davilyn Ford in 2015, whom he shared a loving relationship with until his death.
Rickey was born on August 25, 1960 in Albany,...
Nicolina Battaglia
Dec 5, 2025
Nicolina "Nickie" Battaglia, 93, of Rotterdam passed away surrounded by her loving family on Friday December 5, 2025 at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady. Born in Schenectady, she was the daughter of the late James and Nancy (Niceforo) Saraco.
She was a homemaker. Nicolina was a member of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church; she also was a member of the Ladies...
Andrew Michael Reynolds
Dec 3, 2025
Andrew Reynolds, 30, of Schenectady, New York, passed away on December 3,2025 in his hometown, surrounded by those who loved him most. Born on October 27, 1995 in Schenectady, Andrew was the cherished son of Brian and Kellie Reynolds and the beloved brother of Luna Rose (Brian Reynolds Jr.)
Andrew graduated from Mohonasen High School in 2013, then went to Job...
Douglas N. Clark
Nov 30, 2025
Douglas N. Clark, 76, of Princetown passed away at home on Sunday November 30, 2025. Born in Schenectady, he was the son of the late Norman and Winifred (Keyser) Clark.
He was employed for the General Electric Company as a Rigger.
Doug is predeceased by his first wife Virginia Clark and a sister Patricia Demidio.
He is survived by his loving wife Margaret...
Florence R. DeNice
Nov 29, 2025
Florence R. DeNice, 100, of Schenectady passed away on Saturday November 29, 2025 at Baptist Health and Rehabilitation Center in Scotia. Born in Newcomb, NY, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Marjorie (Huestis) Tefoe.
She was employed for many years as a bank clerk for Sunmark Federal Credit Union.
Florence was passionate about bowling. She was a member of...
Evelyn G. Toffolo
Nov 27, 2025
Evelyn Rose Glaser Toffolo, 90, passed away peacefully after a long illness on November 27, 2025, with her family by her side
Evelyn was born in Schenectady, New York on May 25, 1935, the middle daughter of Frederick and Antoinette Obrecht Glaser. She was raised in Scotia and graduated from Scotia-Glenville High School. She married Alfio Toffolo on February 8, 1964....
Natasha McElroy
Nov 25, 2025
Natasha "Tasha" Nicole McElroy, 44, of Scotia, NY, passed away on November 25, 2025, after a short battle with cancer. Born on February 15, 1981, Tasha was a loving daughter, mother, sister, and friend whose kindness and beautiful spirit touched everyone she met.
Tasha had a smile that could brighten any day and a laugh that was unforgettable. More than anything,...
Stephen M. Roche
Nov 22, 2025
Stephen Roche, 68, of Schenectady, NY, took his final breath at Ellis Hospital. Born with a wild spirit and a love for anything with a good beat, Stephen lived a rock-and-roll lifestyle from day one. If there was a concert within driving distance, he would be there, and if there was a good time to be had—well, Stephen had it....
Virginia L. Amell
Nov 20, 2025
Virginia L. Amell, 65, of Schenectady passed away on Thursday November 20. 2025 at Albany Medical Center. Born in Chichester, New Hampshire, she was the daughter of John and Marjorie (Arnott) Sauerheber.
She was a home maker.
Besides her parents, she is predeceased by her son Jacob Amell.
Virginia is survived by her daughter Nicole George, her brother Wayne Sauerheber, her sisters Vivian...
Ralph J. Friello
Nov 7, 2025
Ralph J. Friello, 64, of Rotterdam Junction passed away at Albany Medical Center on Friday November 7, 2025. Born in Schenectady, he was the son of the late Ralph and Genevieve (D’Alessandris) Friello.
He was employed for 32 years in the NYS D.M.N.A, retiring in 2015.
Ralph was a passionate Corvette enthusiast, owning several corvettes thru the years. He was a member...
Brandi J. Clews
Nov 6, 2025
Brandi Clews (03/21/1988 – 11/06/2025)
Brandi Clews, 37, of Niskayuna, NY passed away at home on November 6 th 2025.
She was born at Cottage Hospital in Haverhill, NH in 1988 to Rebecca and Wesley Williams. Brandi grew up in Topsham, VT, graduated from Oxbow High School in 2006, and received her Associates degree in Business Management from the Community College of...
Sheila M. Mc Intosh
Oct 26, 2025
Sheila Marie McIntosh (1940–2025)
Sheila Marie McIntosh peacefully passed away on October 26, 2025, in Guilderland, New York, after a seven-year journey with Alzheimer’s disease. She was 84 years old and surrounded by her loving family.
Born on November 27, 1940, in Mohawk, NY, Sheila lived a life full of love, laughter, and dedication to family. She was a devoted wife, a...
Charles J. Lewandowski
Oct 25, 2025
Obituary for Charles J. Lewandowski, Jr,
Charles J. Lewandowski born March 8, 1937, passed away peacefully October 25, 2025.
Charles was born and raised in Middleburg, NY where he married his high school sweetheart, Dolly Cooke. Together they shared a lifetime of love and family. She predeceased him, surely waiting with open arms to welcome him home.
Charles owned and operated Charlew Builders...
Cheryl L Morgan
Oct 16, 2025
Cheryl L. Morgan 68. of Schenectady passed away at Ellis Hospital on Thursday October 16, 2025. Born in Niskayuna, she was the daughter of Jospeh and Joan (Hebert) Wasileski.
She was a graduate of Draper High School and Spencer Business Institute.
Cheryl was passionate about cats.
She is predeceased by her husband Jospeh Morgan and one brother Joseph Wasileski. Besides her parents, Cheryl...
George Edward Van Buren
Oct 14, 2025
George Edward Van Buren born June 2, 1935 passed away peacefully October 14th, 2025 at age of 90. Nathan Littauer Hospital in Gloversville is where George had contracted pneumonia and fought kidney failure.
Born to Mary Elizabeth Warner and Harold Phillip Van Buren. Also predeceased by his "Mom" who raised him, Josephine Agnes Galligan-Van Buren, after his mother Mary's death from...
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