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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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Amy Rudzinski

Amy Rudzinski

Mar 26, 2022

Amy L. Rudzinski, 49, passed away on Saturday morning March 26th at the Joan Nicole Prince Home in Scotia, NY. Born and educated in Schenectady, Amy had a long career with the Golub Corporation that started at the age of 15; she was a Senior Quality Assurance Analyst in IT for the company at the time of her passing....

Shayne L Crandall

Shayne L Crandall

Mar 26, 2022

Shayne L. Crandall, 53, of Gloversville passed away at Albany Medical Center on Saturday March 26, 2022. He was born in Niskayuna, NY. In life, he had many struggles, but Shayne lived his way doing things simply. Shayne was passionate about camping with family He loved campfires with his coffee and a cigarette. Shayne also greatly enjoyed going to...

Robert Burns

Robert Burns

Mar 18, 2022

Robert Burns, 86, of Schenectady passed away surrounded by his loving family on Friday March 18, 2022 at St. Johnsville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in St. Johnsville. Born in Schenectady, he was the son of the late Ernest and Rose (Nozny) Hamlin. He proudly served his country in the Marine Corp from 1952-1955. Robert was employed until retirement as...

Barry Chamberland

Barry Chamberland

Mar 18, 2022

Barry Chamberland, 60, of Coolidge, AZ formerly of Schenectady passed away at his home on March 18, 2022. He was born in Schenectady. He was a cabinet maker for Classy Closets. Barry was an avid classic car buff. He also enjoyed the companionship of his dog Buddy. Barry is predeceased by his father Howard Chamberland and his brother Mark...

Melody L Bonney (Moak)

Melody L Bonney (Moak)

Mar 15, 2022

Melody L. Bonney. 66, of Glenville passed away at home on Tuesday March 15, 2022. She was born in Schenectady. Melody was a home maker. Melody loved deeply her two grand daughters and her three cats. She treasured all her times with family and friends. Melody also enjoyed her trips to the casino and was a member of the...

David Bergen

David Bergen

Mar 10, 2022

David C. Bergen,65, passed away on Thursday evening March 10th at Ellis hospital in Schenectady, NY. Born and educated in Schenectady, David was the son of the late Raymond W. and Dorothy (Brooks) Benger Sr. A former ground maintenance worker at Conifer Park in Glenville for several years, David was a former member of Zion Lutheran Church. He is...

Elinor Squires

Elinor Squires

Mar 8, 2022

Elinor Squires,82 passed away on Tuesday morning March 8, 2022 at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady, NY. Born and educated in Jefferson, NY, Elinor was the daughter of the late Jesse and Fanny (Lewis) Roe and attended the Jefferson School District. A homemaker, Elinor was employed for over 22 years at the former Campbell Plastic in Schenectady and later worked...

Barbara Ann Henderson (Krajewski)

Barbara Ann Henderson (Krajewski)

Mar 7, 2022

It is with a sad and heavy heart to announce that Barbara Henderson passed away on March 7th peacefully in her home surrounded by her best friend and caregivers Kim and Ron Barb was born and raised in Schenectady by her parents Susan (Paquerella) and John Krajewski. Barb was predeceased by her husband Grafton Leo Henderson Jr. at an...

Ruth M Streifert (Osborne)

Ruth M Streifert (Osborne)

Mar 2, 2022

Ruth M. Streifert , 89, of Duanesburg, died peacefully March 2, 2022 at her home surrounded by her family. Born on March 24, 1932, she was the daughter of the late John and Mildred (Kottke) Osborne. Ruth was predeceased by her husband, Keith L. Streifert son, Karl Streifert ; brothers Jack Osborne, Robert Osborne, Richard Osborne, Thomas Osborne and...

Brian J Badger

Brian J Badger

Mar 1, 2022

Brian J. Badger, 48, of Princetown passed away at Ellis Hospital on Tuesday March 1, 2022. Born in Niskayuna, he was the son of Gilbert and Janet (Scheuer) Badger. He was a graduate of Schalmont High School. Brian was employed as a Truck Driver. Prior to that, he was employed as a mechanic for San Soucie Garage in Pattersonville....

Leulla M Fellos

Leulla M Fellos

Feb 22, 2022

Leulla M. Fellos 94, passed away on Tuesday February 22, 2022, at Schenectady Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing. Born and educated in Schenectady, Leulla worked for many years for American laundry prior to her retirement. Predeceased in 1998 by her husband Thomas J. Fellos, Leulla is survived by her son James T. Fellos of Schenectady. There will be no...

James Albanese

James Albanese

Feb 22, 2022

James R. Albanese, of Cobleskill, New York, passed away February 22, 2022, at age 70. He was raised in Massapequa, New York, where he had his first job working summers at Jones Beach. As an undergraduate at the State University of New York (SUNY) at Oneonta he discovered an interest in geology and went on to earn an M.S....

Tina J Mclaine

Tina J Mclaine

Feb 21, 2022

Tina J. McLaine 59, of Rotterdam passed away at Ellis Hospital on Monday February 21st after a long courageous battle with cancer. Born in Schenectady, Tina was the daughter of the late Dewey and Catherine (Roberts) Grant and attended Duanesburg High School. A homemaker, Tina was devoted to her family especially her cherished 5 grandchildren. She was a lifelong...

Charles R Fazzone

Charles R Fazzone

Feb 13, 2022

Charles Fazzone, 75, of Schenectady passed away on Sunday February 13, 2022, at Ellis Hospital. Born in Schenectady, he was the son of the late Anthony and Alma (Baldwin) Fazzone. He served his country in the Army during Vietnam. Charles was self-employed as a mechanic for many years. He was passionate about motorcycles. Charles was a loving husband, father,...

John M Bevington

John M Bevington

Feb 10, 2022

John M. Bevington, 96, of Schenectady passed away at home on Thursday February 10, 2022. Born in Johnstown, NY, he was the son of the late John and Katherine (Spengler) Bevington. He served his country proudly in the US Navy in World War 2 on the USS Missouri. Later John attended college and the GE apprentice program. He was...

Sandra A Delollo

Sandra A Delollo

Feb 8, 2022

Sandra A. DeLollo 79 passed away on Tuesday evening February 8, 2022 at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady. Born in Schenectady on May 13, 1942 Sandra was the daughter of the late Edward and Nancy (Sherwin) Flouton. A 1961 graduate of Mont Pleasant High School, Sandra was homemaker and a former teller for Pioneer Savings Bank in Rotterdam for over...

Jennifer L ( Smith) Hoch

Jennifer L ( Smith) Hoch

Feb 4, 2022

Jennifer L. Smith passed away suddenly at home in Schenectady on February 4, 2022 after a short illness. Even though she has been taken from this world, she left a beacon of light in her five surviving children. Jennifer was mother of triplets Steven, Emma (deceased) and Caiden Koczak, and Paige, Abigail, and Nicholas Hoch. Jennifer is also survived...

Linwood Gholson (Smitty)

Linwood Gholson (Smitty)

Feb 4, 2022

Linwood Gholson Smitty, 65, of Schenectady passed away peacefully at his daughter’s home on Friday February 4, 2022. Born in Petersburg, Virginia, he was the son of Benjamin Leg and Dorothy Mae (Green) Gholson. He was employed as a handyman for many years. Linwood is predeceased by his longtime companion Elaine Davis, a brother Rodema Gholson and a brother...

Betty Wallace

Betty Wallace

Jan 31, 2022

Betty Carol (Primett) Wallace passed into the arms of her savior peacefully at the home of her daughter. Betty was born September 17,1943 to Edgar and Marion Primett in Annapolis, MD. The young family then moved to Rotterdam and continued to grow on the farm on Schermerhorn Road. Betty was a graduate of Schalmont High School class of 1962....

Kenneth G Martin Jr

Kenneth G Martin Jr

Jan 28, 2022

Kenneth G. Martin Jr,91 died on Friday January 28, 2022. Kenneth was the husband of 68 years to Marilyn I. B. Martin who he married on December 20, 1953. Kenneth was born in Schenectady and was the son of Kenneth and Margaret Martin. He lived most of his life in the Schenectady area. After his retirement as an engineer...

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