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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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Cynthia S Dahlin (Smith)

Cynthia S Dahlin (Smith)

Jan 24, 2022

Cynthia Smith Dahlin, 83, passed away Monday, January 24, 2022 with her loving children, Bob and Terry, and devoted granddaughter, Tara, at her side. Born in Schenectady, NY on November 2, 1938, Cynthia is the daughter of the late Helen (Maxwell) Smith and Theodore Smith. She was a graduate of Draper High School and dedicated employee to Bellevue Maternity...

Ruth M Kelly

Ruth M Kelly

Jan 24, 2022

Ruth M. Kelly 90, went to be with the good Lord on Monday January 24, 2022, at her daughters home surrounded by her family. Born in Bradysbend, PA. she was the daughter of the late Jacob and Edna (Robbins) Van Dyke. A former waitress for more than 20 years for Friendly Ice Cream Corporation, Ruth retired in 1997. She...

Pastor John P Richmond

Pastor John P Richmond

Jan 24, 2022

Pastor John P. Richmond Jr., of Morrisville, NY, was called home by our Lord a week short of his 89th birthday surrounded by his family on Monday, January 24, 2022. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, on February 2, 1933, John was the son of the late John P. and Olga (Tesch) Richmond Sr. John started his career working for Watkins...

Ernest M Lee Jr

Ernest M Lee Jr

Jan 24, 2022

Ernest M. Lee Jr. 72 passed away on Monday January 24th at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady, NY. Born and educated in Schenectady, Ernest was the son of the late Ernest M and Laura (Harris) Lee Sr. and was a 1969 graduate of Mohonasen High School. A former teacher at the Colonna and Orlo Beauty Schools, Ernest was the former...

Michael A Stafford Jr

Michael A Stafford Jr

Jan 21, 2022

Michael A. Stafford Jr.,42, of Mechanicville passed away at St. Peter’s Hospice Inn in Albany surrounded by loving family on January 21,2022. Born in Troy, NY, he was the son of Michael A. Stafford Sr. and the late Sheila Ann (Trombley) Stafford. He was self-employed for many years as an Auto Mechanic. Michael was passionate about cars and dirt...

Florence A Handy (Grassini)

Florence A Handy (Grassini)

Jan 20, 2022

Florence A. Handy. 94, of Rotterdam passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on Thursday January 20, 2022. Born in Queens, NY she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Rose (Pepe) Grassini. She was employed for New York State for 25 years as a Key Punch Operator. Florence is predeceased by her late husband John...

Mary M Brousseau

Mary M Brousseau

Jan 19, 2022

Mary M. Brousseau, age 87 of Schenectady, NY entered eternal life on January 19, 2022. Mary was born in Schenectady, NY. She was the daughter of Italian immigrants, the late Benjamin and Lucia Venditto. She was the wife of the late Albert Brousseau, Sr. Together Albert and Mary were devoted parents to four beautiful children. Mary was a loving...

Arlene Hodges

Arlene Hodges

Jan 19, 2022

Arlene Rose Newkirk Hodges, 96 October 8, 1925-January 19, 2022 Arlene Hodges went to be with her Lord and Savior, Wednesday, January 19, 2022 at the Ellis Nursing Home in Schenectady. She was born in Mineville, N.Y. and raised in Fort Hunter N.Y by her father Issac Newkirk, mother Georgiana Leroy Newkirk and stepmother Emma Burger Newkirk. She was...

Bertha Francisco

Bertha Francisco

Jan 15, 2022

Bertha Francisco 98 passed away Saturday January 15th at the Grand at Guilderland. Born and educated in Schenectady, Bertha was the daughter of the late Burton and Flora (Rockefeller) Bishop. A homemaker, Bertha was a former employee at Cheltingham Manufacturing in Schenectady for several years. A member of Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, Bertha was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother,...

Eleanor J Mclaine

Eleanor J Mclaine

Jan 11, 2022

Eleanor J. McLaine 96, passed away on Tuesday January 11th at her home surrounded by her loving family. Born and educated in Scranton, PA, Eleanor was the daughter of the late Stanley and Mary (Androkavitz) Witts. A graduate of Technical High School in Scranton, Eleanor went on and received a degree from Keystone Junior College and her RN nursing...

Nicholas J Grasso

Nicholas J Grasso

Jan 10, 2022

Nicholas John Grasso, 99, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, January 10, 2022. Born in Schenectady, Nicholas was the son of the late John Nicholas and Mary (Faraci) Grasso. He was a graduate of Mont Pleasant High School, Fordham University and Albany Law School, and a member of the NYS Bar for 76 years. Nick was everyone’s go-to...

Pietro Cammarota

Pietro Cammarota

Jan 8, 2022

Pietro Cammarota 67, passed away on Saturday Morning January 8th at his home surrounded by his beloved family. Born in Casagiove Caserta, Italy, Pietro was the son of the late Domenico and Pasqualina (Vitale) Cammarota. A former bus driver for the Guilderland Central School District for over 17 years, Pete was also the owner of CP Landscaping for more...

David Miller

David Miller

Jan 8, 2022

David, T. Miller, born in Mercersburg, PA, January 11, 1938, was the son of the late Esther and David Miller, Albany, NY. David served in the U.S. Air Force for six years, then became a member of the American Legion. As an avid outdoorsman, David had wonderful memories of fishing and hunting with his sons and shared a love...

Patricia Ann Gradwell

Patricia Ann Gradwell

Jan 5, 2022

Patricia Ann (Boehmer) Riccio Gradwell 78, passed away on January 5th at her home in Schenectady. Born and educated in Schenectady, Patricia was the daughter of the late Howard and Jane (Salmonsen) Boehmer and was a graduate of Mont Pleasant High School and Albany Business College. A former employee at Mohawk Nation Bank in Schenectady, Patricia was the owner...

Lillian Ann Cutter

Lillian Ann Cutter

Jan 2, 2022

Lillian A. Comstock, 74, passed away on January 2nd at Trinity Ridge in Hickory, NC. Born in Schenectady, Lillian was the daughter of the late Fred and Anna (Thompson) Comstock and attended Niskayuna Schools. Lillian worked in the telephone industry for over 27 years prior to her retirement from Verizon. A former member of the Rexford United Methodist Chruch,...

Lynn M Roney

Lynn M Roney

Jan 1, 2022

Lynn M. Roney, 71, of Schenectady passed away peacefully and went home to her husband Charles on Saturday January 1, 2022 at Albany Medical Center. Born in Schenectady, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Noreen Bonanzo . She was employed as the head of Human Resources for the Schenectady Police Department for over 20 years and...

Lakeasha S Wheeler

Lakeasha S Wheeler

Dec 30, 2021

Lakeasha S. Wheeler, 28, went home to the Lord to be one of God’s Angel’s on Thursday December 30, 2021. Born in Schenectady, she was the daughter of Larry Wheeler and Latricia Martin. She graduated from high school and had been taking college courses. Besides her parents Lakeasha is survived by her brother Trent Wheeler, her grandmother Eddilene Baker,...

Angela R Boyd (Marsell)

Angela R Boyd (Marsell)

Dec 29, 2021

Angela R. Boyd, 66, of Rotterdam passed away on Wednesday December 29, 2021 at Ellis Hospital. Born in Niskayuna, she was the daughter of the late Fred and Mary (Maffeo) Marsell. She was employed as a Supervisor for Schenectady County Social Services. Angela is survived by her daughter Lavern Allen, her son Terrence Marsell, three grandchildren Lataisha Knight, Thametrus...

Shirley J Vanosky (Greiner)

Shirley J Vanosky (Greiner)

Dec 28, 2021

Shirley J. Vanosky, 88, of Schenectady passed away at Albany Medical Center on Tuesday December 28, 2021. Born in Schenectady, she was the daughter of the late Harold and Mary (Sarbo) Greiner. She graduated from Draper High School and was employed in drafting for the General Electric Company in Schenectady until she was promoted to the matriarch of her...

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